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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Sep 10, 2020 · 48 min
89. Jake Shears - we read your emails and feedback
We're getting a bit extra this week! We hear an anecdote about Joanna Lumley, ask why Chris is buying used sports pants off the internet and deliver our agony uncle-ing with full force. You know how we feel about deadnaming! Be sure to...
Sep 3, 2020 · 49 min
88. Jake Shears | Season 4
What is it like working with Elton John? What hilarious thing did Jake Shears’s mum say when he came out? Will the Scissor Sisters release more music? We are joined by the utterly fabulous Jake Shears aka Jason Sellards who answers all of our burning q...
Aug 27, 2020 · 35 min
87. Armistead Maupin - we read your emails and feedback
Guys... Alan’s got a confession to make. All we can say is - please forgive him. Plus a listener is stranded in the Italian Alps, we’re discussing how to ask a friend at work if they’re gay and why is a hetero kiss on tv portrayed as love, but a gay ki...
Aug 20, 2020 · 52 min
86. Armistead Maupin | Season 4
What do you do when Sir Ian McKellen comes to you for life advice? What was it like spending time with Rock Hudson? Why was Chris’s date climbing up a building? This week we are joined by dear friend and icon Armistead Maupin. Armistead is the creator ...
Aug 13, 2020 · 43 min
85. Laurie Anderson - we read your emails and feedback
Uh oh! This week on Homo Sapiens Linda the Lawyer is not happy with Alan, something's up with Chris and we take a deep dive into the hidden transgender themes in The Matrix. Enjoy! XBe sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O...
Aug 6, 2020 · 58 min
84. Laurie Anderson | Season 4
Jesus was Gay? Can meditation make you high? What thing has Alan always secretly wanted? We catch up with avant-garde artist, composer, director and Pop Icon Laurie Anderson for a wonderful episode full of Laurie’s wisdom, warmth and ...
Jul 30, 2020 · 45 min
83. Patti Smith - we read your emails and feedback
How did the Spice Girls get Alan in trouble? What did Julia Roberts do that made everyone crazy? What totally inappropriate clothing did Alan wear to a Film premiere? Plus Alexa interrupts, we reflect on Patti Smith and read your mess...
Jul 23, 2020 · 56 min
82. Patti Smith | Season 4
Icon, Legend, Artist, Author, Poet and Musician. These titles can only describe the divine PATTI SMITH! How did Patti pay the rent at the Chelsea Hotel? What performance left her in tears? Plus Patti reflects on her relationship with Robert Mapplethorp...
Jul 16, 2020 · 46 min
81. Sadiq Khan - we read your emails and feedback
SO much to catch up on this week! Who did Kylie Minogue take to court? Why is Chris waiting for an explosion? And the juice mystery is finally solved. Plus a wonderful and heartwarming letter from Texas.Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an epis...
Jul 12, 2020 · 53 min
80. Munroe Bergdorf | Season 4 | Bonus
A few years back Munroe Bergdorf was a model for L’Oreal who chose to speak out about systemic racism. She was promptly removed from the campaign. Cut to Black Lives Matter protests a few years later and it seems the world may be starting to catch up w...
Jul 9, 2020 · 52 min
79. Sadiq Khan | Season 4
Fist fights! Saving gay bars! Leading the Pride Parade! We are de-lighted to be joined by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. He sat down with us before lockdown and laid out his vision for an inclusive and diverse LGBTQ+ London, explained the important d...
Jul 2, 2020 · 50 min
78. Justin Vivian Bond - we read your emails and feedback
Happy Pride Month! This week we react to a scathing review, find out if Alan has joined the Freemasons, debate vegan Birkenstocks and discover how Alan made Barack Obama chuckle.Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O...
Jun 25, 2020 · 1 hr 8 min
77. Justin Vivian Bond | Season 4
The Icon that is Justin Vivian Bond is our guest this week. 🌈 Viv is a true icon - inventor of the gender-neutral ‘Mx’ title that is now officially accepted in the UK, one half of incredible cabaret duo Kiki And Herb, and a wise head on some very glam...
Jun 18, 2020 · 41 min
76. Jeremy O.Harris - we read your emails and feedback
This week we hear about a digital clear out gone wrong, give away a t-shirt and Alan makes a solemn promise. Plus we applaud Daniel Radcliffe, go down a Robin Williams wormhole and offer some advice. Did we miss anything?@14poems on instagramClub C...
Jun 11, 2020 · 1 hr 6 min
75. Jeremy O.Harris | Season 4
Superstar Playwright Jeremy O.Harris, creator of Slave Play comes by to talk about his incredible work that has rocked American theatre, the objectification of queer black bodies, and what makes him tick. This episode was recorded before lockdown, but ...
Jun 4, 2020 · 45 min
74. Hannah Gadsby - we read your emails and feedback
It's a sombre week this week at HS Towers. We reflect on the weeks events, share some important educational content and talk about how we can do better not just now but in the long term. We also celebrate Pride Month, read your emails, and dive do...
May 28, 2020 · 46 min
73. Hannah Gadsby | Season 4
This week comedian, actor and ICON Hannah Gadsby joins us to chat about her new incredible show “Douglas”, while also opening up about Autism, Homelessness and turning down Warner Brothers. Plus, Why does Hannah have a charred dog in her freezer?!? Lis...
May 21, 2020 · 48 min
72. Cynthia Nixon - we read your emails and feedback
This week we hear a heartwarming story from a mother of a trans kid, get trapped in a wormhole with Princess Margaret, and why is Jennifer Lopez making a beeline for Alan?📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Swe...
May 14, 2020 · 43 min
71. Cynthia Nixon | Season 4
Politician, Actor, Activist, personal hero and ICON CYNTHIA NIXON joins us for this week's show. We hear the reality behind enacting political change, dashing between broadway performances and some advice for parents of trans kids. Get ready to fe...
May 7, 2020 · 44 min
70. Stephen Fry - we read your emails and feedback
Dearest Listeners, following on from our Stephen Fry interview, we have our first Lockdown Edition of ‘Homo Sapiens Extra’ where we find out how everyone is getting on in lockdown, plus we read your emails and messages, and give away a t-shirt to our f...