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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Jul 28, 2022 · 27 min
188: Jessie Ware | Part 2
It’s a special episode today. Jessie Ware is one of my oldest friends and to celebrate her new single, Free Yourself, we sat down for a good old gas about why her podcasting icon mother, Lennie, could be behind a v gay rebrand of Whispering Angel, what this new album has got to do with Sarah Ferguson’s toes and we find out…Why is Jessie downing a pint of milk during all of this? 📍 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.
Jul 28, 2022 · 30 min
188: Jessie Ware | Part 1
It’s a special episode today. Jessie Ware is one of my oldest friends and to celebrate her new single, Free Yourself, we sat down for a good old gas about why her podcasting icon mother, Lennie, could be behind a v gay rebrand of Whispering Angel, what this new album has got to do with Sarah Ferguson’s toes and we find out…Why is Jessie downing a pint of milk during all of this? 📍 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.
Jul 21, 2022 · 32 min
187: Hercules & Love Affair | Part 2
Hercules and Love Affair’s incredible music was such a huge part of my twenties and thirties it was brilliant to get the chance to talk to the man behind it all for today’s epsiode - Andy Butler. We met up in person and talked the hind legs off the disco donkey, with me finding out why his first job at age 15 was dj-ing in a leather bar, what it’s like to work with Anohni, and some beautiful honesty about how he learned to truly connect in relationships. Plus - what’s all this got to do with wrestling? Press play to find out. Chris x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 21, 2022 · 30 min
187: Hercules & Love Affair | Part 1
Hercules and Love Affair’s incredible music was such a huge part of my twenties and thirties it was brilliant to get the chance to talk to the man behind it all for today’s epsiode - Andy Butler. We met up in person and talked the hind legs off the disco donkey, with me finding out why his first job at age 15 was dj-ing in a leather bar, what it’s like to work with Anohni, and some beautiful honesty about how he learned to truly connect in relationships. Plus - what’s all this got to do with wrestling? Press play to find out. Chris x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 14, 2022 · 39 min
186: A Diary of London Trans+ Pride
This week I’m coming to you again from my garden because I am grabbing what British Summer I can while it lasts. Who knows there may even be a crow update? Very exciting episode this week as a freelance journalist whose work I adore, Vic Parsons, has done us an incredible Audio Diary of their day at London’s Trans+ Pride march last Saturday. The march was a huge success, with plenty of laughs, lots of activism, and an overwhelming sense of unity dominating as 20,000 people peacefully marched from Wellington Arch in London and finished in Soho. It was a joy to see so many people from all across the trans and non-binary spectrum (and allies) creating a historic day that provided the trans community with a voice and visibility. In the words of Vic: “Now there are hundreds, if not thousands of people here. So many are wearing pink, white and blue trans pride flags and the inclusive LGBTQ+ flag. People are sitting on the grass, meeting friends, hugging, smiling and talking”. It’s a remarkable document of a beautiful day, so a huge thank you to Vic for letting us experience Trans+ Pride with you, it’s a properly special episode - Chris x Roe v Wade Resources National Network of Abortion Funds The BPAS (British Pregancy Advice Service) Oslo Resources Skeiv Verden Vest PKI Norge 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍Listen to Homo Sapiens ad-free by subscribing to Homo Sapiens+ on Apple 📍Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍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.
Jul 7, 2022 · 22 min
185: Fighting 'Don't Say Gay' | Part 2
The “Don’t say Gay” bill came into effect in Florida last Friday, meaning that teachers and schools who discuss LGBTQ+ people, history or events can now be at risk of prosecution by parents. It’s a law that rolls back the rights of queer people in the same way Thatcher’s Section 28 bill did in the UK over 30 years ago in 1988. Yes, 1988! Ever since we got wind of it, we wanted to cover the story on Homo Sapiens, and we found just the right people to talk to in Zander Moricz and Brandon Trice. Zander is the youngest public plaintiff in the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ lawsuit. He is his school’s first openly gay Class President who went viral when, despite being censored by his school, he chose an ingenious way to speak about his sexuality in his Graduation speech. Brandon Trice is an equally brilliant young lawyer working on the case. Together they are ‘seeking to stop the law in its tracks completely’ and after listening to this episode I think you’ll be fully behind them, just like I am - Chris x Roe v Wade Resources National Network of Abortion Funds The BPAS (British Pregancy Advice Service) Oslo Resources Skeiv Verden Vest PKI Norge 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍Listen to Homo Sapiens ad-free by subscribing to Homo Sapiens+ on Apple 📍Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍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.
Jul 7, 2022 · 26 min
185: Fighting 'Don't Say Gay' | Part 1
The “Don’t say Gay” bill came into effect in Florida last Friday, meaning that teachers and schools who discuss LGBTQ+ people, history or events can now be at risk of prosecution by parents. It’s a law that rolls back the rights of queer people in the same way Thatcher’s Section 28 bill did in the UK over 30 years ago in 1988. Yes, 1988! Ever since we got wind of it, we wanted to cover the story on Homo Sapiens, and we found just the right people to talk to in Zander Moricz and Brandon Trice. Zander is the youngest public plaintiff in the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ lawsuit. He is his school’s first openly gay Class President who went viral when, despite being censored by his school, he chose an ingenious way to speak about his sexuality in his Graduation speech. Brandon Trice is an equally brilliant young lawyer working on the case. Together they are ‘seeking to stop the law in its tracks completely’ and after listening to this episode I think you’ll be fully behind them, just like I am - Chris x Roe v Wade Resources National Network of Abortion Funds The BPAS (British Pregancy Advice Service) Oslo Resources Skeiv Verden Vest PKI Norge 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍Listen to Homo Sapiens ad-free by subscribing to Homo Sapiens+ on Apple 📍Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍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.
Jul 5, 2022 · 8 min
🏳️‍🌈Acast's Audio Pride Parade🏳️‍⚧️
Today we are thrilled to be joining fellow podcasters all over the world taking part in Acast's Audio Pride Parade. To hear me witter away about growing up gay in London in the 90’s, the little bits of gay shame I just can’t seem to drop, and why I got a hug from someone on the til in a shop last week, then simply click play my dearest listening pals. For the next stop on Acast's Audio Pride Parade we’ll be handing over to the Yvonne & Berner podcast in Berlin, Germany! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 1, 2022 · 29 min
Bonus Episode: Gays Against Guns
Today I am joined by Ti Cersley from Gays Against Guns, in a bonus episode that seems more prevalent than ever following the terrorist shooting of LGBTQ+ people in Oslo last weekend. Gays Against Guns are an American organisation which basically does what it says on the tin - it’s gays and allies in the US trying to break the chain of death caused by outdated constitutional gun laws. Since 2016 they’ve been putting pressure on corrupt politicians, making companies cut ties with the NRA, and even protesting at gun shows. Ti told me how the gun industry in the US is all about marketing, control and addiction and how living in the UK allowed him to see what a country where guns are illegal can look like. This is more relevant than ever, because it’s not just happening in America. Listen and donate if you can @gaysagainstgunsny - Chris x Roe v Wade Resources National Network of Abortion Funds The BPAS (British Pregancy Advice Service) Oslo Resources Oslo Pride 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍Listen to Homo Sapiens ad-free by subscribing to Homo Sapiens+ on Apple 📍Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍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.
Jun 30, 2022 · 20 min
184: Two Twos | Part 2
It’s been a devastating week with the reversal of Roe v Wade and the shooting in Oslo. Homo Sapiens’s thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the tragic events in Oslo, and to our friends in America - we are behind you and we will help you fight this miscarriage of justice. We have some incredible guests on the show this week, which was recorded before this past week’s events. They are none other than podcasting sensations Rose Frimpong and Nana Duncan. Their podcast, ‘Two Two’s’, has taken the podcasting world by storm because of their funny, honest and open conversations around queerness, friendship, race, pronoun fatigue and a whole load of other tangents that will always make you chuckle. We discuss the temptation to snoop through your partners phone, who out of the two knows how to throw a BIG surprise… and what the hell all of this has to do with IDRIS ELBA no less. Chris x Roe v Wade Resources National Network of Abortion Funds The BPAS (British Pregancy Advice Service) Oslo Resources Oslo Pride 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍Listen to Homo Sapiens ad-free by subscribing to Homo Sapiens+ on Apple 📍Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍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.
Jun 30, 2022 · 29 min
184: Two Twos | Part 1
It’s been a devastating week with the reversal of Roe v Wade and the shooting in Oslo. Homo Sapiens’s thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the tragic events in Oslo, and to our friends in America - we are behind you and we will help you fight this miscarriage of justice. We have some incredible guests on the show this week, which was recorded before this past week’s events. They are none other than podcasting sensations Rose Frimpong and Nana Duncan. Their podcast, ‘Two Two’s’, has taken the podcasting world by storm because of their funny, honest and open conversations around queerness, friendship, race, pronoun fatigue and a whole load of other tangents that will always make you chuckle. We discuss the temptation to snoop through your partners phone, who out of the two knows how to throw a BIG surprise… and what the hell all of this has to do with IDRIS ELBA no less. Chris x Roe v Wade Resources National Network of Abortion Funds The BPAS (British Pregancy Advice Service) Oslo Resources Oslo Pride 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍Listen to Homo Sapiens ad-free by subscribing to Homo Sapiens+ on Apple 📍Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍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.
Jun 23, 2022 · 26 min
183: Jodie Harsh | Part 2
What more is there to say about this week’s guest Jodie Harsh that she hasn’t already said for herself? She is a true icon of queer culture, she was DJing in extra drag before Ru Paul’s drag race and she isn’t shy of expressing herself in oh so many joyous ways. Jodie also holds a special place in my heart because I met my husband at her night, Room Service! She tells me why her main motivation is making great music and shows, why she doesn’t like selfies and ‘riding Jodie Harsh until the fucking wheels fall off’. If a night out was an interview, it’d be this so put your headphones on, turn it up and enjoy - Chris x 📍 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.
Jun 23, 2022 · 30 min
183: Jodie Harsh | Part 1
What more is there to say about this week’s guest Jodie Harsh that she hasn’t already said for herself? She is a true icon of queer culture, she was DJing in extra drag before Ru Paul’s drag race and she isn’t shy of expressing herself in oh so many joyous ways. Jodie also holds a special place in my heart because I met my husband at her night, Room Service! She tells me why her main motivation is making great music and shows, why she doesn’t like selfies and ‘riding Jodie Harsh until the fucking wheels fall off’. If a night out was an interview, it’d be this so put your headphones on, turn it up and enjoy - Chris x 📍 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.
Jun 16, 2022 · 27 min
182: Munroe Bergdorf | Part 2
Superstar Model and Activist Munroe Bergdorf is today’s guest, bringing a healthy dose of activism and iconic glamour to our Pride Month line up. We talk about the exclusion of Trans people from the Ban on Conversion Therapy, what simple fact she wishes knew poeple knew about trans rights, and we find out which rising star has taken to calling her mummy…❤️❤️❤️? Chris x 📍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.
Jun 16, 2022 · 35 min
182: Munroe Bergdorf | Part 1
Superstar Model and Activist Munroe Bergdorf is today’s guest, bringing a healthy dose of activism and iconic glamour to our Pride Month line up. We talk about the exclusion of Trans people from the Ban on Conversion Therapy, what simple fact she wishes knew poeple knew about trans rights, and we find out which rising star has taken to calling her mummy…❤️❤️❤️? Chris x 📍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.
Jun 9, 2022 · 27 min
181: Reverend Richard Coles | Part 2
I’m honoured to have the witty and wise Reverend Richard Coles as our guest this week on Homo Sapiens. He’s as honest and funny as you’d expect, he will have you all howling with laughter with his stories that span from why he thinks he and my husband would get on like a house on fire, some of the most common questions people ask him in their hour of need, to a beautiful and open depiction of queer grief when he lost his wonderful husband David just before we all went in to Lockdown. Press play and enjoy! Chris x 📍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.
Jun 9, 2022 · 38 min
181: Reverend Richard Coles | Part 1
I’m honoured to have the witty and wise Reverend Richard Coles as our guest this week on Homo Sapiens. He’s as honest and funny as you’d expect, he will have you all howling with laughter with his stories that span from why he thinks he and my husband would get on like a house on fire, some of the most common questions people ask him in their hour of need, to a beautiful and open depiction of queer grief when he lost his wonderful husband David just before we all went in to Lockdown. Press play and enjoy! Chris x 📍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.
Jun 2, 2022 · 45 min
180: How Should We Celebrate Pride in Schools? | Part 2
This week’s episode is a very special one that we’ve been wanting to do for ages, so I’m so excited it’s finally here as we discuss Pride in schools. Part one is my chat with Geography teacher and founder of his schools LGBTQ+ space, Mr Mattley, and we are also joined by ex-pupil Leah Atkinson who wrote to us about how incredible and life changing the group had been. They told me all about understanding each other and how they’ve helped and educated one another through their journeys which is genuinely beautiful and moving. In part two we hand over the Homo Sapiens baton to Hill Crest Primary School who have created their own podcast about Pride and what it means to the pupils and teachers at their school. Press play, share with friends and prepare to be blown away - Chris x 📍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.
Jun 2, 2022 · 38 min
180: How Should We Celebrate Pride in Schools? | Part 1
This week’s episode is a very special one that we’ve been wanting to do for ages, so I’m so excited it’s finally here as we discuss Pride in schools. Part one is my chat with Geography teacher and founder of his schools LGBTQ+ space, Mr Mattley, and we are also joined by ex-pupil Leah Atkinson who wrote to us about how incredible and life changing the group had been. They told me all about understanding each other and how they’ve helped and educated one another through their journeys which is genuinely beautiful and moving. In part two we hand over the Homo Sapiens baton to Hill Crest Primary School who have created their own podcast about Pride and what it means to the pupils and teachers at their school. Press play, share with friends and prepare to be blown away - Chris x 📍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.
May 26, 2022 · 26 min
179: Springtime Special: Arthur Parkinson | Part 2
As it’s the #ChelseaFlowerShow this week, we have a very special guest who’s more qualified than anyone to talk about gardening, it’s the wonderful Arthur Parkinson. He’s the author of The Flower Yard, he’s brilliant on Instagram (even though he wishes we weren’t so dependent on it) AND he’s even doing some modelling, which to us, is no surprise. Arthur gave me some great flower recommendations for Valentine’s day, how chickens help combat his depression and why he identifies with Anne Robinson and Joanne Lumley. It’s a good one, plant a seed by pressing play and letting it grow in your ears - Chris x 📍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.