Homo Sapiens

Spirit Studios & Christopher Sweeney

The world from a Queer perspective: Conversations, stories and a good old laugh with LGBTQ+ icons, allies and of course, our lovely listeners. Come and join the Homo Sapiens family with new episodes every Thursday - the more the merrier!

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551 episodes
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Feb 15, 2023 · 21 min
217: Have you ever had a crush on a straight friend? with ¡Hola Papi! | Part 2
It's an Agony Uncle Special! Have you ever had a crush on a straight friend? How can you tell the difference between love and lust? Today we are taking all your love dilemmas to the world famous Agony Uncle John Paul Brammer, whose advice column ¡Hola Papi! has helped tens of thousands of queer people to navigate life, love, and all that good stuff inbetween. This episode of Homo Sapiens was recorded before the tragic death of Brianna Ghey. If you are able to, please donate to Brianna’s funeral fund here. If you need support following this shocking news, or are concerned for your own safety please contact: AKT live chat Mermaids Helpline: 0808 801 0400 You can register here to watch our interview marathon with the likes of Jessie Ware, Joe Lycett and Daniel Foxx for FREE! 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 15, 2023 · 31 min
217: Have you ever had a crush on a straight friend? with ¡Hola Papi! | Part 1
It's an Agony Uncle Special! Have you ever had a crush on a straight friend? How can you tell the difference between love and lust? Today we are taking all your love dilemmas to the world famous Agony Uncle John Paul Brammer, whose advice column ¡Hola Papi! has helped tens of thousands of queer people to navigate life, love, and all that good stuff inbetween. This episode of Homo Sapiens was recorded before the tragic death of Brianna Ghey. If you are able to, please donate to Brianna’s funeral fund here. If you need support following this shocking news, or are concerned for your own safety please contact: AKT live chat Mermaids Helpline: 0808 801 0400 You can register here to watch our interview marathon with the likes of Jessie Ware, Joe Lycett and Daniel Foxx for FREE! 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 8, 2023 · 26 min
216: Homo Sapiens Revisits: Sue Perkins | Part 2
Today we are revisiting a brilliant chat with icon Sue Perkins. We’re talking Harry Styles, leaving bake off, navigating identity politics around the dinner table and drunkenly sliding into Nicola Sturgeon’s DM’s. Plus, why was Sue Perkins cradling a hedgehog on Hampstead Heath at 5am? You can register here to watch our interview marathon with the likes of Jessie Ware, Joe Lycett and Daniel Foxx for FREE! 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 8, 2023 · 25 min
216: Homo Sapiens Revisits: Sue Perkins | Part 1
Today we are revisiting a brilliant chat with icon Sue Perkins. We’re talking Harry Styles, leaving bake off, navigating identity politics around the dinner table and drunkenly sliding into Nicola Sturgeon’s DM’s. Plus, why was Sue Perkins cradling a hedgehog on Hampstead Heath at 5am? You can register here to watch our interview marathon with the likes of Jessie Ware, Joe Lycett and Daniel Foxx for FREE! 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 2, 2023 · 21 min
215: LGBT History Month Special with Eric Cervini | Part 2
Was tinky winky from the Teletubbies gay? Who is the forgotten grandfather of queer history? This week the messiah of queer history Eric Cervini joins us to celebrate the beginning of LGBTQ+ history month in the UK. Click play for a fascinating deep dive into queer history, a beautiful chat about Eric’s experience growing up as a queer kid in Texas, and his incredible campaign to help the queer youth of today through books! 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 2, 2023 · 24 min
215: LGBT History Month Special with Eric Cervini | Part 1
Was tinky winky from the Teletubbies gay? Who is the forgotten grandfather of queer history? This week the messiah of queer history Eric Cervini joins us to celebrate the beginning of LGBTQ+ history month in the UK. Click play for a fascinating deep dive into queer history, a beautiful chat about Eric’s experience growing up as a queer kid in Texas, and his incredible campaign to help the queer youth of today through books! 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2023 · 22 min
214: Hey, Baby | Part 2
Why is leaving drag race the modern-day equivalent of leaving the spice girls? This week I am joined by non-binary artist and Drag Race royalty Hey, Baby to reveal all. We speak about the incredible music they have been making since departing from the werkroom, plus taking centre stage in Sam Smith & Kim Petras’ iconic Unholy video. You can listen to Hey, Baby’s new music here-https://hyperfollow.com/heybaby How to write to your MP to oppose the block on the gender recognition reform bill-: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/contact-an-mp-or-lord/contact-your-mp/ 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2023 · 24 min
214: Hey, Baby | Part 1
Why is leaving drag race the modern-day equivalent of leaving the spice girls? This week I am joined by non-binary artist and Drag Race royalty Hey, Baby to reveal all. We speak about the incredible music they have been making since departing from the werkroom, plus taking centre stage in Sam Smith & Kim Petras’ iconic Unholy video. You can listen to Hey, Baby’s new music here-https://hyperfollow.com/heybaby How to write to your MP to oppose the block on the gender recognition reform bill-: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/contact-an-mp-or-lord/contact-your-mp/ 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 24, 2023 · 47 min
Culture Club Special: The Culture, History and Science Behind Bisexuality
Why are villains on screen often portrayed as bisexual? Is Brokeback Mountain a bisexual love story? Today I am speaking to Julia Shaw about her brilliant best-selling book exploring the culture, history and science behind bisexuality- our new bi bible! 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, 2023 · 27 min
213: Juno Dawson | Part 2
Today I am joined by the wonderful Juno Dawson and we are talking all things reality TV, garden renovations, and the queer north-south divide. Homo Sapiens is standing with our trans community this week following the UK government's decision to block the Gender Recognition Reform Bill. Visit Stonewall on Instagram for more information on writing to your MP and other ways in which you can support. Show notes: An inclusive Porn recommendation from listener Baptiste- https://www.himeros.tv/tour/ Blue Monday resources- The Mix - The Mix’s mental health resources come from both experts and other young people and have information on a variety of mental illnesses, treatments, and seeking support. Hub of Hope- Use this simple tool, from charity Chasing the Stigma, to find relevant mental health support on a range of concerns, using filters including LGBTQ+ support. On My Mind - On My Mind contains information, advice and resources to help you support your own mental health. 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, 2023 · 32 min
213: Juno Dawson | Part 1
Today I am joined by the wonderful Juno Dawson and we are talking all things reality TV, garden renovations, and the queer north-south divide. Homo Sapiens is standing with our trans community this week following the UK government's decision to block the Gender Recognition Reform Bill. Visit Stonewall on Instagram for more information on writing to your MP and other ways in which you can support. Show notes: An inclusive Porn recommendation from listener Baptiste- https://www.himeros.tv/tour/ Blue Monday resources- The Mix - The Mix’s mental health resources come from both experts and other young people and have information on a variety of mental illnesses, treatments, and seeking support. Hub of Hope- Use this simple tool, from charity Chasing the Stigma, to find relevant mental health support on a range of concerns, using filters including LGBTQ+ support. On My Mind - On My Mind contains information, advice and resources to help you support your own mental health. 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 11, 2023 · 34 min
212: Your Sex and Relationship Questions answered with Bobby Box | Part 2
Do you have trouble expressing what you like in sex? Is scheduling sex a good idea? This week we are joined by Toronto-based sex and relationship writer Bobby Box (@bybobbybox on Instagram) for a fascinating chat about spicing up your sex life and lifting the lid on the shame that can surround sex. Click play as Bobby helps us to answer all of your sex and relationship woes! 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 11, 2023 · 27 min
212: Your Sex and Relationship Questions answered with Bobby Box | Part 1
Do you have trouble expressing what you like in sex? Is scheduling sex a good idea? This week we are joined by Toronto-based sex and relationship writer Bobby Box (@bybobbybox on Instagram) for a fascinating chat about spicing up your sex life and lifting the lid on the shame that can surround sex. Click play as Bobby helps us to answer all of your sex and relationship woes! 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 4, 2023 · 29 min
211: Life as a gay vet with James Greenwood | Part 2
This week TV vet Dr James Greenwood joins us to shower us with animal facts! We speak about life as an out gay vet, how cats can cure pain and whether the British really are mad about their pets. Plus, the listeners have their say on dogs vs cats! 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 4, 2023 · 24 min
211: Life as a gay vet with James Greenwood | Part 1
This week TV vet Dr James Greenwood joins us to shower us with animal facts! We speak about life as an out gay vet, how cats can cure pain and whether the British really are mad about their pets. Plus, the listeners have their say on dogs vs cats! 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 29, 2022 · 20 min
210: Coming out more than once with Shivani Dave | Part 2
Have you had to come out more than once to friends and family? The brilliant podcast host, journalist, and football lover Shivani Dave joins me today as we discuss exactly this and a whole lot more including Bend it like Beckham's queer legacy and gender norms in babygrows! Plus we settle the all important question: Who is gay Father Christmas? 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 29, 2022 · 37 min
210: Coming out more than once with Shivani Dave | Part 1
Have you had to come out more than once to friends and family? The brilliant podcast host, journalist, and football lover Shivani Dave joins me today as we discuss exactly this and a whole lot more including Bend it like Beckham's queer legacy and gender norms in babygrows! Plus we settle the all important question: Who is gay Father Christmas? 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 22, 2022 · 28 min
209: Christmas Special with Hunsnet! | Part 2
What’s more camp than a spice girl? Why does the LGBTQ+ community worship Ruth Langsford and Lisa Scott Lee? It’s the Homo Sapiens Christmas special and we are talking all about our favorite icons of queer culture with Gareth Howells, founder of queer internet phenomenon Hunsnet. We discuss hun culture, what constitutes a hun christmas and which celebs have reached official hun status. Plus, Gareth helps me answer some of your Christmas agony Uncles. 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 22, 2022 · 32 min
209: Christmas Special with Hunsnet! | Part 1
What’s more camp than a spice girl? Why does the LGBTQ+ community worship Ruth Langsford and Lisa Scott Lee? It’s the Homo Sapiens Christmas special and we are talking all about our favorite icons of queer culture with Gareth Howells, founder of queer internet phenomenon Hunsnet. We discuss hun culture, what constitutes a hun christmas and which celebs have reached official hun status. Plus, Gareth helps me answer some of your Christmas agony Uncles. 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2022 · 20 min
208: Adam Kay | Part 2
This week the one and only Adam Kay returned to HS Towers to chat to us about his new book ‘Undoctored’. We packed everything in, from A&E stories involving incarcerated engagement rings to the importance of confronting shame around sex for the LGBTQ+ community. In true Adam Kay style, he made me laugh and cry all at the same time and I can’t wait for you to listen. If you have been affected by the issues discussed in this episode please visit the following resources: Call Samaritans on 116 123 or the 24-hour freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247 Visit: Galop, Rape Crisis, Victim Support, The Survivors Trust. 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.