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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Jan 20, 2022 · 32 min
161: Hayley Kiyoko | Part 2
Let’s beat those January blues, people! This week we’re hearing about all your suggestions for feel good films, music, recipes and uplifting stories of when a mate cheered you up. Plus we’ve got US pop icon Hayley Kiyoko here for a chat about why being open about your mental health is the path to happiness, the challenges of podcasting with your dad, and we’re asking what the hell is an HSP? This is a feel good listen, sit back, press play and enjoy. In other exciting news, we have an actual LIVE event. We will be on stage with the incredible Deborah Frances-White for a live recording of The Guilty Homo Sapien! The ticket link is below, snap them up now so you don't miss out! Chris x https://shop.kingsplace.co.uk/27478/27479 📍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 20, 2022 · 35 min
161: Hayley Kiyoko | Part 1
Let’s beat those January blues, people! This week we’re hearing about all your suggestions for feel good films, music, recipes and uplifting stories of when a mate cheered you up. Plus we’ve got US pop icon Hayley Kiyoko here for a chat about why being open about your mental health is the path to happiness, the challenges of podcasting with your dad, and we’re asking what the hell is an HSP? This is a feel good listen, sit back, press play and enjoy. In other exciting news, we have an actual LIVE event. We will be on stage with the incredible Deborah Frances-White for a live recording of The Guilty Homo Sapien! The ticket link is below, snap them up now so you don't miss out! Chris x https://shop.kingsplace.co.uk/27478/27479 📍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, 2022 · 2 min
⚡ Homo Sapiens Live Event ⚡
We’ve got news, listeners! It’s the first ever Homo Sapiens live event on Monday 14th of February at King’s Place in London’s Kings Cross.
Jan 13, 2022 · 18 min
160: Dry January with Toni Hogg | Part 2
This week we're talking all about Dry January: Who's doing it, who's lasting the distance, who's ditched it, what are the benefits and what does it mean for LGBTQ+ people?
Jan 13, 2022 · 24 min
160: Dry January with Toni Hogg | Part 1
This week we're talking all about Dry January: Who's doing it, who's lasting the distance, who's ditched it, what are the benefits and what does it mean for LGBTQ+ people?
Jan 6, 2022 · 27 min
159: Torrey Peters | Part 2
Happy New Years you lovely people <3 Torrey Peters's book Detransition, Baby topped every Book of The Year chart, was longlisted for the Women's Prize for fiction, and caused a ton of controversy along the way.
Jan 6, 2022 · 27 min
159: Torrey Peters | Part 1
Happy New Years you lovely people <3 Torrey Peters's book Detransition, Baby topped every Book of The Year chart, was longlisted for the Women's Prize for fiction, and caused a ton of controversy along the way!
Dec 30, 2021 · 26 min
158: Mohsin Zaidi | Part 2
Hello everyone. For those of you celebrating Christmas, how's it going? Need a break from the family? Well have a listen to my chat with Mohsin Zaidi the author of A Dutiful Boy.
Dec 30, 2021 · 35 min
158: Mohsin Zaidi | Part 1
Hello everyone. For those of you celebrating Christmas, how's it going? Need a break from the family? Well have a listen to my chat with Mohsin Zaidi the author of A Dutiful Boy.
Dec 23, 2021 · 22 min
157: Andrew Garfield | Part 2
Musicals! Slapping your Dad at Christmas! Shoplifting! It can only be the Homo Sapiens Christmas Special. Hollywood superstar Andrew Garflield joins me to talk about playing the creator of the iconic musical, 'Rent'.
Dec 23, 2021 · 34 min
157: Andrew Garfield | Part 1
Musicals! Slapping your Dad at Christmas! Shoplifting! It can only be the Homo Sapiens Christmas Special. Hollywood superstar Andrew Garflield joins me to talk about playing the creator of the iconic musical, 'Rent'.
Dec 20, 2021 · 37 min
Bonus Episode: Queer Bible with Jack Guinness
A big old Culture Club treat for you all, Jack Guinness, is the man behind the book everyone should be giving this Christmas - The Queer Bible.
Dec 16, 2021
156: Shon Faye | Part 2
The delightful Shon Faye is currently toast of the British Literary scene with her Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller ‘The Transgender Issue - An Argument for Justice’.
Dec 16, 2021 · 37 min
156: Shon Faye | Part 1
The delightful Shon Faye is currently toast of the British Literary scene with her Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller ‘The Transgender Issue - An Argument for Justice’. It’s been making waves all over the world and it’s an incredible read. So she was kind...
Dec 9, 2021 · 32 min
155: Nik Dodani | Part 2
Have you lot got all of your Christmas presents yet? Don’t worry, neither have I, but I do have a little present for you - a magical chat with trailblazing comedian, actor & writer Nik Dodani. Nik went viral with his standup about being gay and Ind...
Dec 9, 2021 · 27 min
155: Nik Dodani | Part 1
Have you lot got all of your Christmas presents yet? Don’t worry, neither have I, but I do have a little present for you - a magical chat with trailblazing comedian, actor & writer Nik Dodani. Nik went viral with his standup about being gay and Ind...
Dec 2, 2021 · 32 min
154: Ruth Coker Burks | Part 2
Merry Christmas! Yesterday, December 1st, marks the start of Christmas but also World Aids Day, so how do we merge such an important day with all the joy of Christmas? With a chat with Ruth Coker Burks, that’s how. Ruth nursed men dying of AID...
Dec 2, 2021 · 43 min
154: Ruth Coker Burks | Part 1
Merry Christmas! Yesterday, December 1st,  marks the start of Christmas but also World Aids Day, so how do we merge such an important day with all the joy of Christmas? With a chat with Ruth Coker Burks, that’s how. Ruth nursed men dying of AI...
Nov 25, 2021 · 34 min
153: Róisín Murphy | Part 2
The Wonderful Róisín Murphy is our guest this week. Anyone else had her recent EP on repeat? It's so good. This is a great chat where Róisín tells me all about being schooled on the queer history of dance music by hanging out on the Manchester gay...
Nov 25, 2021 · 39 min
153: Róisín Murphy | Part 1
The Wonderful Róisín Murphy is our guest this week. Anyone else had her recent EP on repeat? It's so good. This is a great chat where Róisín tells me all about being schooled on the queer history of dance music by hanging out on the Manchester gay...