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
Updated July 20
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February 12 · 53 min
Harriet Rose & Homophobia in the Workplace
The divine Harriet Rose is co-hosting this week, and we’re covering everything: your homophobia at work stories, the Hollywood names she went viral with, and why she'll never stop telling people she's a lesbian! Make sure to follow Harriet's BRAND NEW podcast @bythewaypodcastishere! Chris & Harriet x ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 10 · 16 min
Your Emails About Heated Rivalry & First Signs of Spring!
A stroll round the garden and a weekly dive in to the inbox brings forth many many insights and opinions on last weeks Heated Rivalry, thanks to everyone who wrote in - keep sending your messages. Chris x ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 5 · 55 min
Heated Rivalry Special with Dr. Ranj
This week Dr. Ranj joins me for a dive into Heated Rivalry: the glossy hockey romance that’s sparked obsession, debate, tears and even whispers of a deleted scene too explicit to air... This episode breaks down the fantasy, the feelings, and the cultural impact behind the show everyone can’t stop watching. Click play now! Chris x ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 3 · 16 min
Your Emails & Homo Sapiens Dog Walk Gossip
Well hello, listeners. I’m diving into the inbox to find out what listener Ed has (or hasn’t) been up to in Berlin, sharing all the gossip from the Homo Sapiens dog walk – with added Traitors alumnus – and we finally discovered where the phrase ‘cottaging’ comes from… Click play now Chris x ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 29 · 58 min
Jodie Harsh & 2016 Nostalgia
✨ Nostalgia ✨ What were you doing in 2016? This week Jodie Harsh joins me on a journey of nostalgia into your 2016 flashbacks — the moments you loved, the ones you’d redo, and everything in between. Plus we get the skinny on what its like to be mates with Gaga, and the suprising person who used to take Charlie XCX to Jodie’s club night! Click play now x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 27 · 12 min
Your Emails & My Moustache
A gentle paddle through the inbox with your moustache stories, Traitors finale chat, and the shocking result of our homophobia in the work place poll. Plus! Don’t forget The Homo Sapiens Dog Walk is this Saturday 31st Jan. All details here: Sat 31st January @ 1pm Meet outside Regents bar & kitchen in Regents Park, London Nearest tube station: Regents Park (Bakerloo line) EVENT IS FREE ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 23 · 47 min
Morgan Rees & The Moustache
Why do gay men love a moustache? Comedian and fresh-faced-turned-furry Morgan Rees joins me to talk all things moustache, with your messages and hot takes thrown into the mix. Plus: what happens when your mum thinks you’ve been leaving porn lying around—and the curious connection between queerness and autism. Click play now ✨ Chris & Morgan x https://queeremporium.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 20 · 16 min
Your emails & a sourdough winner!
A rummage through the post bag finds we have a sourdough winner, a comedy night for all to enjoy and which Homo Sapiens Host just landed themself a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Plus, the Homo Sapiens Dog is nearly here - click play now! Home Sapiens Dog Walk info: Sat 31st January @ 1pm Meet outside Regents bar & kitchen in Regents Park, London Nearest tube station: Regents Park (Bakerloo line) EVENT IS FREE ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 15 · 47 min
Jessie Ware & Trusting Your Gut
What’s the link between queerness and trusting your gut? This week, I’m sharing a theory on this topic—and I’d love to know what you think. And who better to chew it over with than my sister from another mister, Jessie Ware. Plus we’re diving in to the life rules you all live by, Jessie shares the unusual tricks she’s been up to with her new album, and obvs, a brilliant Chaka Khan story. Hope you enjoy ✨ Chris & Jessie x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 13 · 30 min
Traitors’ Matty on Banning Conversion Therapy
Way back in 2022 Matty and Harry came to talk to us about their incredible Ban Conversion Therapy campaign. Have a listen to get to know the man who is taking the Traitors by storm! ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 13 · 14 min
Your Emails & Homo Sapiens Dog Walk is GO 🐕
Inbox ahoy! I’m back from holiday to plough through your Traitors tips, Raven Smith episode reactions, plus TV & book recommends. Click play now✨ Home Sapiens Dog Walk info: Sat 31st January @ 1pm Meet outside Regents bar & kitchen in Regents Park, London Nearest tube station: Regents Park (Bakerloo line) EVENT IS FREE ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 8 · 52 min
Raven Smith & Comparison Culture
You asked for it — and the results are fascinating. 83% of you say social media makes you feel behind… yet we’re all still scrolling. Why? This week, we’re joined by internet meme royalty & new dad Raven Smith to unpack comparison culture,t he specifics for LGBTQ+ people, the surprising truth about the world’s biggest influencers, and some practical ways to stop social media messing with your head. Plus Raven shares how he and his husband became ever so proud dads. Click play now ✨ Chris & Raven x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 6 · 13 min
Your Emails and Traitors Intel
Which previous Homo Sapiens guest is on the new Traitors series? Who feels invisible with ageing? And do we overly romanticise lesbian love? A new years dive in to the inbox will provide all the answers ✨ ✉️ Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲 @homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 1 · 22 min
Your 2025 Round Up & New Year’s hopes and dreams ✨
Happy New Year! Today’s a bit different — no co-host, just me, sitting by a beautiful river on my holidays, reading your 2025 round-ups and your hopes and dreams for the year ahead. I’m also sharing your messages about women in sport, and your reactions to my Attitude magazine article. Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com @homosapiens on instagram Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 30, 2025 · 17 min
Yotam Ottolenghi - your emails and messages
Happy betwixtmus! You’ve been writing in with more Chrimstas traditions and disasters, Listener Anthony thanks us for a Shon Faye therapy session, and I of course manage to nearly set light to my study while recording… Chris x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 25, 2025 · 47 min
🎄Christmas Special: Yotam Ottolenghi 🎄
It’s Christmas Day — Merry Christmas, everyone! Is the turkey in the oven yet? Or are you already wondering where it all went wrong? Fear not. Today's co-host is a man who changed the way many of us think about vegetables, flavour, and generosity at the table, Yotam Ottolenghi. And yes, he might just be able to save your Christmas Dinner. Born in Jerusalem and based in London, Ottolenghi didn’t just popularise Middle Eastern cooking in the West — he reframed it. His food is bold, comforting, and always delicious. We dive in to the inbox to hear all about how you spend the day, your frankly hilarious triumphs and disasters and a few calm, practical tips from Yotam to help everything run more smoothly — whether that’s finally getting the potatoes right, surviving family dynamics, or knowing when it’s time to gently (or not so gently) call out your homophobic aunty. Pour yourself an eggnog, take a breath, and click play now Chris & Yotam x Shout outs in this episode to Tom Crewe @jonathancapebooks Gareth Russell @_garethrussell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 23, 2025 · 23 min
Charlie Craggs - Your emails & messages
I’m on a Christmas walk, diving in to your messages. You’ve all been delighting in Charlie Craggs and last week revenge stories, a shocking piece of news about Heated Rivalry, and a beautifully heartfelt message from an early Homo Sapiens Listener, plus how to talk to straight boys. A classic Homo Sapiens week that just fills your heart with joy. Chris x Shout out to https://www.instagram.com/musebespokeupholstery/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 18, 2025 · 52 min
Charlie Craggs: Your Wild Revenge Confessions
Ever got revenge after someone did you dirty? This week, we’re joined by the Queen of Comeuppance herself, viral revenge-story icon Charlie Craggs, as she officially enters the Homo Sapiens family. Together, we dive headfirst into your wildest confessions — moments you saw red and snapped. Honestly? After reading these… I’m never crossing any of you. We also get into the big questions: Is revenge ever justified when it comes to LGBT hate? Charlie shares her very unique method of dealing with a dodgy tradie who tried to rip her off, and we ask when forgiveness is actually the better option — if ever. Petty, powerful, and painfully relatable. Click Play Now Shout outs in this episode to INSTAGRAM @the.female.advantage @biggayout @SpannerswithManners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 16, 2025 · 14 min
Your emails and messages
Hello. Lots to talk about this week - the first ever Homo Sapiens Dog Walk is officially announced, ‘Doppelbanger’ listeners have been making themselves known, and the chaos / order theory takes a twist via Miss Piggy. Click play now and all will become clear. Chris x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 11, 2025 · 57 min
Ryan O’Connell - Your Wild Hook Up Stories
Queer Hollywood Powerhouse and creator/star of Special on Netflix - Ryan O’Connell jumps in to to co-host seat today and we plunge in to your wild hook up stories. Think midnight escapes, cling film, catfishing, and yes — custard. And somewhere along the way we uncover how Ryan’s own hookups turned this soap in to a viral sensation …. https://www.instagram.com/saipua/ Click play now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.