Dani St James is a laugh. She’s done some incredible things for the community. And she’s got not one but two cute dogs. What more could you want from a co-host? Watch the video tomorrow on YouTube for full dog cameo, so make sure you're subscribed to @homosapienspod on YouTube now! Links to everything discussed in today's episode: ZOAH: https://zoah.shop/ TRANS PLUS: https://www.wearetransplus.co.uk/ GOOGLE DOC: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1b5SSnb7LBUlWSjasN2ld7qPGmEchgDG8voUY-SkfAlw/...
Oct 16, 2025•37 min
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Oct 15, 2025•2 min
Hello there, Just call me Tom Daley as I dive in to the Homo Sapiens inbox for your reactions to last week’s episode with Tom Allen on why it’s hard to make friends in the queer community. Plus I've been to the Attitude Awards and ran in to some of our esteemed future co-hosts, and you’ve been writing in about the potential trans ban at Hampstead Ponds. So we need to all rally together on this and sign/donate at the links below. And finally I’ll be teasing Thursdays next co-host episode… can you...
Oct 14, 2025•20 min
Hello everyone, please welcome our first All Star cost-host, Mr. Tom Allen! Tom is a wonderful friend and so when you all asked us to do an episode about why it’s hard to make friends in the gay community I knew who to call: My only mate who has a top hat on his house insurance. Who knew? Lovely episode this, and a real sign of whats to come. Oh, and remember we're now on YouTube! You'll be able to WATCH my conversation with Tom tomorrow, so make sure you're subscribed to @homosapienspod on YouT...
Oct 09, 2025•35 min
Hello Homo Sapiens listeners! Welcome to the launch of Homo Sapiens All Stars. In today’s solo episode, I’m joining you from my garden for a little catch-up and sneak peek at what’s coming up in this brand new All Stars chapter of the podcast. I’ve had some truly brilliant chats with my amazing co-hosts, and I can’t wait for you to hear them. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss our first guest co-host, landing this Thursday! WHO could it be? Catch you then, Chris x Oh, and remember! We...
Oct 06, 2025•18 min
Finally - all is revealed! Click to listen for the intel on the ALL NEW Homo Sapiens. First episode lands tomorrow - Tues 7th October. Can’t wait to be back with you all. Chris x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 06, 2025•47 sec
A very quick message to let you know a few details about our return in September 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 10, 2025•2 min
This week, we are joined by the hilariously funny actor and comedian, Hannah Gadsby. Hannah's new Netflix special Gender Agenda was released earlier this month. Gender Agenda showcases some of the best gender queer comedy from around the world and features topics such as top surgery, misgendering and the effects of testosterone. Hannah sat down to tell us all about how they curated the line up and why stage time isn't always safe time for gender queer comedians. Plus, they tell us why they cause...
Mar 28, 2024•17 min•Season 6Ep. 278
This week, we are joined by the hilariously funny actor and comedian, Hannah Gadsby. Hannah's new Netflix special Gender Agenda was released earlier this month. Gender Agenda showcases some of the best gender queer comedy from around the world and features comedians discussing topics such as top surgery, misgendering and the effects of testosterone. Hannah sat down to tell us all about how they curated the line up and why stage time isn't always safe time for gender queer comedians. Plus, they t...
Mar 28, 2024•24 min•Season 6Ep. 278
*TRIGGER WARNING*: This episode contains discussions around suicide and rape. This week, we are joined by the incredible Charlie Craggs. Charlie is an author, actress and the brains behind campaigns such as Nail Transphobia and Charlie's Self Defence Angels. More recently, she was in the press after being denied hormones by her new GP after moving out of London after a transphobic attack. We sat down to discuss all of this and more. Charlie is a true trailblazer for the trans community, so make ...
Mar 21, 2024•21 min•Season 6Ep. 277
*Trigger warning*: This episode contains discussions around suicide and rape.* This week, we are joined by the incredible Charlie Craggs. Charlie is an author, actress and the brains behind campaigns such as Nail Transphobia and Charlie's Self Defence Angels. More recently, she was in the press after being denied hormones by her new GP after moving out of London after a transphobic attack. We sat down to discuss all of this and more. Charlie is a true trailblazer for the trans community, so make...
Mar 21, 2024•19 min•Season 6Ep. 277
This year marks the 38th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival and to celebrate we are coming from you live from the red carpet! We were lucky enough to chat to some of the amazing queer talent being showcased at this year's festival. We spoke to writer and director of opening night film Layla, Amrou Al-Kadhi, as well as cast Bilal Hasna and Louis Greatorex. We also caught up with Elliot Page, star and producer of Close To You, his co-star Hilary Baach and director Dominic Savage. 38th BFI FL...
Mar 20, 2024•12 min
Will we be seeing the return of Layton Williams to the stage soon? This week, we are absolutely thrilled to be joined by the wonderful star of hit West End shows like Everbody's Talking About Jamie. Layton joined us for a lovely chat about his stellar career and why people shouldn't just see him in one light: as a stage star. We find out how he deals with headlines, where he likes to hang out in Soho and the most embarrassing thing to ever happen to him on stage. Plus, the real reason he HARD la...
Mar 14, 2024•19 min•Season 6Ep. 276
Will we be seeing the return of Layton Williams to the stage soon? This week, we are absolutely thrilled to be joined by the wonderful star of hit West End shows like Everbody's Talking About Jamie. Layton joined us for a lovely chat about his stellar career and why people shouldn't just see him in one light: as a stage star. We find out how he deals with headlines, where he likes to hang out in Soho and the most embarrassing thing to ever happen to him on stage. Plus, the real reason he HARD la...
Mar 14, 2024•24 min•Season 6Ep. 276
What is an AGM (Annual Gay Meeting)? And what exactly is queer culture?! These are all important questions that we discussed with Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell at our Like Minded Homos live show last week. Now we wanted to share it with our lovely listeners who couldn't make it down so you didn't miss out on any of the fun. Part 1 of the Like Minded Homos live show can be found here, so if you want to listen to the full thing, you'll have to hurry on over to the Like Minded Friends feed, and join u...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 275
Have you heard any good gossip lately? Our guest for today's Culure Club episode certainly has! We are joined by writer Jason Okundaye, who has written for publications such as Dazed, GQ and The Guardian. Speaking in LGBT History Month, he tells us all about his debut book Revolutionary Acts: Love and Brotherhood in Black Gay Britain. His book shines a light on a part of history that is glossed over massively, a compilation of memories of the men that he spoke to. Make sure you grab yourselves a...
Mar 05, 2024•20 min
*WARNING* This episode contains spoilers for Heartstopper Volume 5. Did Alice set out for Heartstopper to be a happy love story? Will Volume 6 really be the last instalment in the series? These are all burning questions we couldn't wait to ask Alice Oseman, the brains behind graphic novel series Heartstopper. The books are a worldwide phenomenon as well as a smash-hit Netflix series, and the latest instalment is no different. Alice tells us all about Volume 5 and the importance of themes within ...
Feb 29, 2024•26 min•Season 6Ep. 273
You may know Crystal from the very first series of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK. However, the Canadian drag queen has been in the news recently for another reason: making LGBT history by taking on Laurence Fox for defamation, and winning. Crystal takes us through the complexities of the past 3 and a half years, from Laurence Fox calling them a pedophile on Twitter to winning their libel case on all counts. Plus, Crystal tells us about that iconic Elle Woods look. This is a truly empowering story about...
Feb 24, 2024•31 min
What was it like being LGBT+ in Britain under Section 28? This week, in honour of LGBT+ History month, we are joined by a true trailblazer, the matriarch of LGBT+ activism, Lisa Power MBE. Lisa is a pillar of our queer history and was a force for change during this time. We have an incredibly insightful chat about her phenomenal career, from volunteering at Switchboard to co-founding The Pink Paper and Stonewall. We discuss some of your memories of Section 28 and Lisa tells us at which ICONIC ac...
Feb 22, 2024•17 min•Season 6Ep. 272
What was it like being LGBT+ in Britain under Section 28? This week, in honour of LGBT+ History month, we are joined by a true trailblazer, the matriarch of LGBT+ activism, Lisa Power MBE. Lisa is a pillar of our queer history and was a force for change during this time. We have an incredibly insightful chat about her phenomenal career, from volunteering at Switchboard to co-founding The Pink Paper and Stonewall. We discuss some of your memories of Section 28 and Lisa tells us at which ICONIC ac...
Feb 22, 2024•21 min•Season 6Ep. 272
Exactly how long does it take the reigning Queen of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK to get into drag?! Today we are honoured to be joined by royalty at HS towers! Welcome self-proclaimed silly sausage, Ginger Johnson. From growing up in rural County Durham with no real queer influences to winning the biggest drag competition on earth, Ginger chats to us about what she has been up to post-drag race and reminisces on her career before her big win. We chat all about fame and mental health plus Ginger reveal...
Feb 15, 2024•22 min•Season 6Ep. 271
Exactly how long does it take the reigning Queen of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK to get into drag?! Today we are honoured to be joined by royalty at HS towers! Welcome self-proclaimed silly sausage, Ginger Johnson. From growing up in rural County Durham with no real queer influences to winning the biggest drag competition on earth, Ginger chats to us about what she has been up to post-drag race and reminisces on her career before her big win. We chat all about fame and mental health plus Ginger reveal...
Feb 15, 2024•22 min•Season 6Ep. 271
Exactly what is The Pink Pound and how does it give us an insight into queer history? Well listeners, to celebrate LGBT history month, we have a lovely little clip from when Director of Goldsmiths’ Centre for Queer History Dr Justin Bengry joined us. In this snippet, Justin explains the fascinating history behind the Pink Pound, where the term originated and why it's not just about scented candles. 📍Go back and listen to the full episode with Justin here. 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍 Sub...
Feb 12, 2024•12 min
How does Henry Holland get his iconic quiff?! And how does he stay relentlessly positive? These are just some of the questions we ask the legendary designer on today's episode of the pod. We chat to Henry all about his incredible career, from creating House of Holland aged just 22, to his decision to sell his business and venture into a new domain: pottery. Plus, what's the weirdest collab he's been asked to do and which boy band did he lose out to? Buy tickets to the Homo Sapiens X Like Minded ...
Feb 08, 2024•20 min•Season 6Ep. 270
How does Henry Holland get his iconic quiff?! And how does he stay relentlessly positive? These are just some of the questions we ask the legendary designer on today's episode of the pod. We chat to Henry all about his incredible career, from creating House of Holland aged just 22, to his decision to sell his business and venture into a new domain: pottery. Plus, what's the weirdest collab he's been asked to do and which boy band did he lose out to? Buy tickets to the Homo Sapiens X Like Minded ...
Feb 08, 2024•24 min•Season 6Ep. 270
What do Sam Smith, Adele, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé all have in common? They’ve all been dressed by the creative genius that is Harris Reed. Harris has designed for all of the biggest LGBTQ+ icons in the world and is an ultimate trailblazer for gender fluidity. The day his tutors told him he would never be a successful designer was the day he was given the call-up to dress the one and only Harry Styles. In this episode we discuss Harris’s journey with gender identity, including moving 27 times as...
Feb 01, 2024•24 min•Season 6Ep. 269
What do Sam Smith, Adele, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé all have in common? They’ve all been dressed by the creative genius that is Harris Reed. Harris has designed for all of the biggest LGBTQ+ icons in the world and is an ultimate trailblazer for gender fluidity. The day his tutors told him he would never be a successful designer was the day he was given the call-up to dress the one and only Harry Styles. In this episode we discuss Harris’s journey with gender identity, including moving 27 times as...
Feb 01, 2024•31 min•Season 6Ep. 269
Listeners- why not add some queer poetry to your reading lists this January? Today we are thrilled to be joined by writer, journalist and model Otamere Guobadia. He is a regular contributor for the likes of Vogue and The Guardian, with his writing striking at the heart of issues that we battle with in every day life and within the LGBTQ+ community. Most excitingly, he’s published his debut poetry collection - Unutterable Visions, Perishable Breath'- it’s a beautiful exploration of queer love and...
Jan 30, 2024•26 min•Season 6Ep. 268
Today we are channelling The Traitors as comedian and writer Jack Rooke joins us at the Homo Sapiens round-table. Jack is the creator of the award-winning Channel 4 sitcom Big Boys. Series 2 has just launched with 5-star reviews across the board. He joined us to talk about his anxieties around the much anticipated follow-up, that Glory Hole Scene and how he translated grief from his own life on screen. Plus, is Jack the gay princess Diana? Buy tickets to the Homo Sapiens X Like Minded Friends li...
Jan 25, 2024•32 min•Season 6Ep. 267
Today we are channelling The Traitors as comedian and writer Jack Rooke joins us at the Homo Sapiens round-table. Jack is the creator of the award-winning Channel 4 sitcom Big Boys. Series 2 has just launched with 5-star reviews across the board. He joined us to talk about his anxieties around the much anticipated follow-up, that Glory Hole Scene and how he translated grief from his own life on screen. Plus, is Jack the gay princess Diana? Buy tickets to the Homo Sapiens X Like Minded Friends li...
Jan 25, 2024•28 min•Season 6Ep. 267
