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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Apr 30, 2020 · 54 min
69. Stephen Fry | Season 4
Dearest Listener, We have an ICONIC treat for you. We launch Season FOUR with the legend that needs no introduction, Mr Stephen Fry! We chat about slinking around the London Gay Clubs in the 90’s, examining ones mind and LOVE. It’s a hoot!Be sure to...
Apr 23, 2020 · 3 min
Season 4 Trailer | Chris Sweeney & Alan Cumming
WELCOME Darling Listeners to Season FOUR!We welcome NEW co-host Alan Cumming, who will join Chris Sweeney for a season on the theme of icons. Starting with mega icon Stephen Fry!You can hear Episode 1 on Thursday, April 30th.Be sure to subscribe...
Feb 17, 2020 · 1 min
We need your life problems...
In a new section of Homo Sapiens (season 4 coming soon!) Chris and Alan will answer your problems of life and love. So we need your questions - send them to now!
Apr 11, 2019 · 59 min
68. John Amaechi
From taxi drivers to NBA basketball players, this last episode of the series has it all. Along the way Chris & Will find the time to ponder the Brunei boycott, discover your break-up (and make-up) songs and just how great sex is.
Apr 9, 2019 · 13 min
67. Lady Phyll - we read your emails and feedback
Amid the complaints about eating, tea trolleys and burrito blankets, the boys plan the first Homo Sapiens wedding and discuss Chris' forthcoming TV show.
Apr 4, 2019 · 58 min
66. Lady Phyll
The cofounder of UK Black Pride joins Will & Chris to tell the story of how they came to be, racism on Grindr and how over 200 black lesbians ended up in Southend-On-Sea. Plus: an update from our man on the frontline of No Outsiders, and we...
Apr 2, 2019 · 20 min
65. Freckle - we read your emails and feedback
Ahoy! In this water-themed bonus episode, Will & Chris receive an email from a sailor, share a drink with the co-founder of The Gay Happiness Project and plan a narrowboat holiday.
Mar 28, 2019 · 48 min
64. Freckle
Freckle the gender-fluid American actress and instagram star Freckle chats to Will & Chris about shocking the American Idol judges, how life is changing for gender-fluid people in America and she also takes the time to ask Chris and Will...
Mar 26, 2019 · 15 min
63. The Trevor Project - we read your emails and feedback
Will & Chris recall their highlights from the past seven days, including a strong defence from LA-based Mel, how the podcast is an enabler for good hygiene habits, and a good olde history lesson in Wormhole Of The Week.
Mar 21, 2019 · 45 min
62. The Trevor Project
Warning: references to suicide The tables are turned as Chris and Will answer YOUR questions, revealing much of the inner workings of their relationship... including why they never argue, tips for a good marriage, and a life-changing...
Mar 19, 2019 · 23 min
61. Margaret Cho - we read your emails and feedback
It's our theatre special, with a review of the new Cher musical AND a chat with listener Libby about identity on the London fringe circuit. Plus: Will & Chris take a trip down the wormhole to revisit Eva Cassidy and Jenifer Lopez's finest...
Mar 14, 2019 · 46 min
60. Margaret Cho
The Korean-American comedian/singer-songwriter/fashionista Margaret Cho speaks to Will & Chris about having Joan Rivers as a mentor, hanging out with David Walliams... and how she tries to make peace with Trump supporters. Plus, Will reveals...
Mar 12, 2019 · 14 min
59. David Sedaris - we read your emails and feedback
Will & Chris recall their highlights from the past seven days, including Will's choice for woman of the moment (either Wendy Mitchell or Naomi Campbell) an apology from Chris, and some top parenting tips in Wormhole Of The Week.
Mar 7, 2019 · 52 min
58. David Sedaris
Will & Chris meet humourist and raconteur David Sedaris - and find out why having kids is a generational thing, when offensiveness is ok and why picking up trash is so important. Plus: there's a bonus chat with Sedaris-soundalike Michael and...
Mar 6, 2019 · 20 min
57. Skin - we read your emails and feedback
Will and Chris share a drink with listener Michael, a teacher in South London, to learn what schools should be doing to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues in class - and how it's transformed his own life. Plus, there's talk of the return of Ru...
Feb 28, 2019 · 55 min
56. John Grant (Replay)
The US roadshow takes a pause this week to bring you one of our favourite episodes, from the archives, when Will had lunch with singer and songwriter John Grant. They talk beauty, love addiction, PTSD and RuPaul's Drag Race. Plus, Will & Chris...
Feb 21, 2019 · 49 min
55. Skin
Chris & Will meet Skunk Anansie lead singer Skin to chat about her experiences of being a bisexual woman in rock music and the most impressive pop music anecdote we've heard in a loooong time. Plus, the gents reveal their favourite places in t...
Feb 19, 2019 · 16 min
54. A Trip To The Gay Rodeo - we read your emails and feedback
Will & Chris once again dive headfirst into your emails, tweets and 'grams to discover what you thought of the Gay Rodeo, reviews your reviews, plus Chris talks HOUSES Will talks CRYSTALS. Blimey.
Feb 14, 2019 · 52 min
53. A Trip To The Gay Rodeo
Chris & Will continue their US tour with a trip to The Gay Rodeo in Palm Springs to meet Ms Palm Springs Hot Rodeo 2018, Ciana Carmella Costa and Gay Cowboy Sammy. Also on the show, the boys reveal their questionable dating decisions and find out...
Feb 13, 2019 · 15 min
52. Clare Balding & Alice Arnold - we read your emails and feedback
It's the return of Meet The Listener*, in which Chris & Will meet Dr Rory and hear why our LGB Elders are missing out on vital healthcare services. PLUS there's your emails and reviews, a there's a T-shirt to be won. *sponsored by Sm...