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Homo Sapiens

Spirit Studios & Christopher Sweeneywww.homosapienspodcast.com
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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Episodes

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....

Jan 23, 202648 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 🎥Wat...

Jan 20, 202616 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....

Jan 15, 202647 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....

Jan 13, 202630 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+ c...

Jan 13, 202614 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 &am...

Jan 08, 202653 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....

Jan 06, 202614 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...

Jan 01, 202623 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 30, 202518 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...

Dec 25, 202547 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 23, 202524 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 d...

Dec 18, 202552 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 16, 202514 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....

Dec 11, 202558 min

Shon Faye - Your emails & and messages

It’s frosty, the tree is up, the inbox is popping. A very exciting IRL meet ups announcement, the Hot Queer Novel of the moment, and the Chaos/Order theory is gaining momentum... Click play now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 09, 202516 min

Shon Faye - Is Queer love different?

What is love? Baby don’t hurt me… This week we’re taking about all things Love. Is queer love different? What are the challenges? What is love to you? Thank you for all writing in with your thoughts and stories. Great episode this. And welcome Shon Faye to the family! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 04, 202549 min

Your Emails and Feedback

A very interesting conundrum from a listener today that I think we can all relate to. And I’m about to get busted doing something I'm not supposed to…. Click play. Chris x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 02, 202518 min

Code Switching with Kadiff Kirwan

Slow Horses fans get ready! This week mega star and all round gentleman Kadiff Kirwan joins me for co-hosting duties talking about your latest episode request - Code Switching. We dive in to your stories, share many of our own, and find out : what is Boyfriend Voice? Why every couple has one person who is chaos and one who is order, and we ask the biggest question of all… does anyone actually like olives? Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Nov 27, 202551 min

Joe Lycett - Your emails & feedback

Your Biphobia stories and feedback, John Waite’s steroid addiction confession, and my embarrassing explore page on instagram. All while I’m out foraging for berries. What more could a gay ask for? Click Play now. Chris x https://www.samaritans.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 202526 min

Joe Lycett: Why does everyone hate bisexuals?

This week Joe Lycett jumps in to the co-host seat for the first time and we dive in to your emails and stories about the challenges facing the ‘B' in LGBT. Plus we’re asking all the important questions: How do you make having a thruple work with kids? which national flag would you shag? And a listener has a great suggestion for Joe’s next big prank… Attitude - Bi dad article https://www.attitude.co.uk/comment/as-a-bisexual-dad-of-three-its-vital-that-im-out-and-visible-to-my-kids-414265/ Hosted ...

Nov 20, 202542 min

Your emails & feedback on Prostate health

You have been bravely sharing your stories about Prostate health, with great tips on how all LGTQ+ people can advocate for ourselves with medical professionals. Plus Chris’s bulb extravaganza has elicited a fellow shopaholic’s confessions and who’s been watching Boots on Netflix? Click Play now. Chris x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 202523 min

Dr James Greenwood: Why Aren’t We Talking About LGBTQ+ Prostate Health?

Dr James Greenwood joins us today! You might know him as BBC Morning Live’s ridiculously handsome vet, but to me he’s a dear friend — and honestly one of the wisest, kindest humans I know. We planned to talk about your questions on queer parenting … but instead we got completely swept into a powerful and deeply personal story James chose to share. Along the way: chaotic coming-out stories (in front of a whole audience, naturally), My top tip for marriage that nobody asked for and the rarest disc...

Nov 13, 202536 min

Your Emails & Feedback on the Ozempic debate

Chris breaks a major Homo Sapiens rule, the dog is attacking someone, and the inbox is overflowing as the sourdough debate takes a sweary turn. We dig into your thoughts on Ozempic, Solo Gay Travel tips, and put out a call to all Bisexuals — we need you! Plus find out how to WIN your very own bit of Jessie Ware’s sourdough starter ‘Helen’. Etsy Link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 11, 202518 min

Get to Know Co-Host Megan Crabbe

A little treat for you on this blustery Friday—an extra snippet from our first episode with the brilliant Megan Crabbe. Our conversation was so great we couldn’t fit it all into the main podcast, so here’s the part you didn’t hear. Megan was one of the original trailblazers of the Body Positivity movement—calling out diet culture long before it became a trend. In this bonus clip, we talk about how she found herself at the forefront of that shift, and she shares more about her personal journey wi...

Nov 07, 202511 min

Megan Crabbe: The Ozempic Conversation We Need to Have

Love it or hate it, weight-loss drug Ozempic has become a part of queer culture. But what’s driving it? Are we witnessing the collapse of the body positivity movement? And do we actually know what the long-term risks are? Joining us is body positivity icon Megan Crabbe now officially part of the HS family as my new co-host. And where better to start with than an episode you all requested about Ozempic. Some of you love it. Some of you hate it. All of you have opinions. Click play to listen now. ...

Nov 06, 202547 min

Layton Williams - The One Thing I Regret

Co-Host reveal! Layton Williams joins the firm and things got deep this week. We asked you : If you could have your time again… what would you do differently? And you shared your regrets, your embarrassing adventures, and a whole ton of wisdom. Plus the new gay hike club making waves and how we can support gay nightlife Click play 👆 And don’t forget to subscribe to the YouTube channel for the video tomorrow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 30, 202557 minEp. 285

284: Your emails / my Big Apple

Live & direct from New York — I’m diving into the big gay play making royal waves across the pond. Plus, the inbox is popping with your thoughts on Jessie Ware’s delightful co-host slot and the Manchester Pride drama. And listener Jamie gifts us with a delightful turn of phrase ✨ A few listener resources: Surrogacy Survey run by Prof Kirsty Horsey at Loughborough university for people with lived experience, in conjunction with SurrogacyUK https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/lboro/perspect...

Oct 28, 202521 min

Jessie Ware: The Power of a Diva

You asked us to talk about Divas. So who better to join me for a deep div-a than Mother of Pearl herself: Jessie Ware. What makes a Diva? Why do the gays love a Diva? What’s Kevin Costner got to do with one of the biggest Diva moments of all time. Where does Iggy Izalea’s slow cooker fit in to all of this? Click play to find out. Remember watch the video tomorrow over at @homosapienspod on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 23, 202539 min

282: Friendship & Party Goss

I'm on a ramble! And I'm reading your emails about friendship, dishing the goss from the new series launch party, plus anyone got a good leather bar recommend? Chris x Oh, and remember! We’re VIDEO now too so subscribe at homosapienspod on YouTube to see this episode in full glory ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 202522 minEp. 283
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