What do you do if someone defecates on the floor at your wedding? You launch an investigation to find out who did it! It’s the wildly successful podcast that everyone’s been talking about where brides Helen Mclaughlin and Karen Whitehouse interrogate their wedding guests, bridesmaids, family and even ex’s in an attempt to crack this case. It’s equal parts hilarious and fascinating and they join us to delve even deeper into how this story, beginning with a queer wedding, became a cultural phenome...
Aug 03, 2023•23 min•Season 6Ep. 241
It’s Heartstopper week people! Season 2 is finally upon us and today we are bringing you a snippet of our amazing chat with Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman. We unpack the relationships between some of your favourite Heartstopper characters as well as getting plenty of fascinating insights into what goes on behind the scenes of creating the hit show. If you loved this, you can listen to the full episode with Alice here . https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/homo-sapiens/id1257514825?i=10005600...
Aug 02, 2023•8 min
Icks! Open Relationships! Anal Sex! Today’s guest Morgan Rees has been taking the comedy circuit by storm with his incredible shows about life as a bisexual man and we’re all obsessed! Having written for Mock The Week and supported the likes of Jayde Adams and Nigel Ng, Morgan is now one of the most exciting LGBTQ+ comedians in the UK and across the pond. This was a brilliant chat about growing up as queer in rural Wales and his experiences of dating and bi-erasure as a bisexual man. Plus, shoul...
Jul 27, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 240
Icks! Open Relationships! Anal Sex! Today’s guest Morgan Rees has been taking the comedy circuit by storm with his incredible shows about life as a bisexual man and we’re all obsessed! Having written for Mock The Week and supported the likes of Jayde Adams and Nigel Ng, Morgan is now one of the most exciting LGBTQ+ comedians in the UK and across the pond. This was a brilliant chat about growing up as queer in rural Wales and his experiences of dating and bi-erasure as a bisexual man. Plus, shoul...
Jul 27, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 240
It’s Disability Pride Month so this week we are throwing it back to an incredible chat with disability activist and life coach Carson Tueller. Carson suffered paralysis after a spinal cord injury the same year he came out as gay to his Mormon family. This is an incredible piece of advice about how to confront barriers that arise in your life and how to reframe your internal narrative. You can listen to the full episode here- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/homo-sapiens/id1257514825?i=10005...
Jul 24, 2023•7 min
This week, fresh from two unbelievable performances at Glastonbury and Mighty Hoopla, we are joined by the icon that is Jake Shears. Jake tells us his key ingredients for throwing the best and most notorious house parties, what life-changing piece of advice he was given by Sharon Stone, and what goes on at a dinner party thrown by Elton John himself. Pop on your dancing shoes and go listen to Jake’s brilliant new album Last Man Standing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Jul 20, 2023•22 min•Season 6Ep. 239
This week, fresh from two unbelievable performances at Glastonbury and Mighty Hoopla, we are joined by the icon that is Jake Shears. Jake tells us his key ingredients for throwing the best and most notorious house parties, what life-changing piece of advice he was given by Sharon Stone, and what goes on at a dinner party thrown by Elton John himself. Pop on your dancing shoes and go listen to Jake’s brilliant new album Last Man Standing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Jul 20, 2023•26 min•Season 6Ep. 239
We’ve got an exciting and inspiring episode for you this week - we’re reporting to you from London Trans+ Pride! To quote Munroe Bergdorf, it was a day of “LOVE” and “RAGE”, with 25,000 trans people and allies present to demand equal rights for Trans people! The fabulous Travis Albanza is this week's host - they’re a writer, performer and trailblazer, and one of the most exciting and inspiring voices in the trans community. Travis speaks to NHS doctors, teachers, the trans community and their su...
Jul 13, 2023•32 min•Season 6Ep. 238
Beautiful, iconic and trailblazing…three words we’d use to describe Logan Brown on the front cover of Glamour magazine. Today Logan joins us to discuss what it’s like to become an overnight celebrity, what went on behind the scenes of this iconic magazine shoot and his experience of navigating the NHS as a pregnant trans man -shoutout to his brilliant midwife Cath! Plus, tune in for cameos from baby Nova and THE Bailey Mills! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 06, 2023•20 min•Season 6Ep. 237
Beautiful, iconic and trailblazing…three words we’d use to describe Logan Brown on the front cover of Glamour magazine. Today Logan joins us to discuss what it’s like to become an overnight celebrity, what went on behind the scenes of this iconic magazine shoot and his experience of navigating the NHS as a pregnant trans man -shoutout to his brilliant midwife Cath! Plus, tune in for cameos from baby Nova and THE Bailey Mills! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 06, 2023•21 min•Season 6Ep. 237
Want to know what an MP eats on a hangover? This week we chat with Labour MP Wes Streeting, who was kind enough to be interviewed on a Sunday morning, even after a night out on the tiles for a friend’s wedding. Wes is the current shadow health secretary and alongside Keir Starmer, has been instrumental in transforming the Labour Party into election-winning hopefuls for 2024. What is the best gay wedding entrance of all time, and would Jesus go on a Pride March? Tune in to find out! Hosted on Aca...
Jun 29, 2023•30 min•Season 6Ep. 236
Want to know what an MP eats on a hangover? This week we chat with Labour MP and political superstar in the making - Wes Streeting, who was kind enough to be interviewed on a Sunday morning, even after a night out on the tiles for a friend’s wedding. Wes is the current shadow health secretary and alongside Keir Starmer, has been instrumental in transforming the Labour Party into election-winning hopefuls for 2024. It's a refreshingly frank and honest chat from a politician and Wes leaves no ques...
Jun 29, 2023•40 min•Season 6Ep. 236
Has it seriously taken this long for an A to Z on queer parenting?! Today we are joined by Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley, the fabulous team behind the Some Families and From Gay to Ze podcasts, and the new book The Queer Parent: Everything You Need to Know From Gay to Ze. We discuss the underrepresentation of parenting for queer women, distasteful analogies of infertile eggs, and how to use WhatsApp to dismantle the patriarchy! Plus, will Stu’s son marry Prince George? 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playl...
Jun 26, 2023•32 min
Has it seriously taken this long for an A to Z on queer parenting?! Today we are joined by Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley, the fabulous team behind the Some Families and From Gay to Ze podcasts, and the new book The Queer Parent: Everything You Need to Know From Gay to Ze. We discuss the underrepresentation of parenting for queer women, distasteful analogies of infertile eggs, and how to use WhatsApp to dismantle the patriarchy! Plus, will Stu’s son marry Prince George? 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playl...
Jun 26, 2023•30 min
They are the couple that’s broken the internet- this week, fresh from the I Kissed A Boy reunion, we are joined by Ollie and Dan! This chat did not disappoint- they answer all of your questions about what went on behind the scenes in the masseria and they put the rumours to rest about their relationship before the show. 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email u...
Jun 22, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 235
They are the couple that’s broken the internet- this week, fresh from the I Kissed A Boy reunion, we are joined by Ollie and Dan! This chat did not disappoint- they answer all of your questions about what went on behind the scenes in the masseria and they put the rumours to rest about their relationship before the show. 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email u...
Jun 22, 2023•29 min•Season 6Ep. 235
Where are we at with Trans-male representation in the media? In this week’s Culture Club we are chatting to YouTube sensation Alex Bertie. Alex’s new novel More Me With You is the trans romcom we have ALL been hoping for. Tune in as we discuss the trans male experience on hookup apps as well as how iconic shows such as Shameless, Orange Is The New Black and Heartstopper have shaped LGBTQ+ representation on screen. Plus, who else used video games to explore their gender identity when they were yo...
Jun 19, 2023•40 min
Gay Awakenings! Brian May’s shampoo etiquette! What’s Kylie’s favourite biscuit? What better way to celebrate pride on Homo Sapiens than with a crossover extravaganza with one of our all-time favourite podcasts Like Minded Friends- hosted by comedians and friends of the show Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell. I was delighted to join them for a brilliant natter about Neighbours, lesbian love island, Tom’s new water decanter and The Titanic violinist of all things! The episode is split between our two fe...
Jun 14, 2023•28 min•Season 6Ep. 234
Today we are joined by the Williams Family! Kelly and Rich are parents to 3 wonderful children, Quin 20, Lola 18, Dylan 16 who all identify as LGBTQ+. We visit the Williams household to discuss how the kids have been supported by their parents and what Kelly and Rich have learnt most from parenting 3 brilliant LGBTQ+ children. Plus, what is an ‘emergency dog walk’ and why every family could benefit! 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursd...
Jun 08, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 233
Today we are joined by the Williams Family! Kelly and Rich are parents to 3 wonderful children, Quin 20, Lola 18, Dylan 16 who all identify as LGBTQ+. We visit the Williams household to discuss how the kids have been supported by their parents and what Kelly and Rich have learnt most from parenting 3 brilliant LGBTQ+ children. Plus, what is an ‘emergency dog walk’ and why every family could benefit! 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursd...
Jun 08, 2023•34 min•Season 6Ep. 233
Today we are speaking with the brilliant broadcaster and author Riyadh Khalaf about his diagnosis with ADHD (Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and how it changed his life for the better. Plus, we are talking about why queer people love planes and…. is there such a thing as a left phalange?? 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspo...
Jun 01, 2023•22 min•Season 6Ep. 232
Today we are speaking with the brilliant broadcaster and author Riyadh Khalaf about his diagnosis with ADHD (Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and how it changed his life for the better. Plus, we are talking about why queer people love planes and…. is there such a thing as a left phalange?? 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspo...
Jun 01, 2023•35 min•Season 6Ep. 232
It’s Pride Month people! We’re kicking things off a day early and replaying an incredible piece of audio to get you all in the mood. Hill Crest Primary School have created a podcast about Pride and what it means to the pupils and teachers at their school. Prepare to be uplifted and blown away! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 31, 2023•45 min•Season 6Ep. 231
How can we create an LGBTQ+ inclusive education? Today we chat to the brilliant Olly Pike, who is transforming the way in which LGBTQ+ is taught in schools through Pop'n'Olly literature. We talk about his new book What Does LGBTQ+ mean, what it was like growing up as LGBTQ+ in a church community and why educating people about queerness needs to happen all year round! 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials...
May 25, 2023•20 min•Season 6Ep. 231
How can we create an LGBTQ+ inclusive education? Today we chat to the brilliant Olly Pike, who is transforming the way in which LGBTQ+ is taught in schools through Pop'n'Olly literature. We talk about his new book What Does LGBTQ+ mean, what it was like growing up as LGBTQ+ in a church community and why educating people about queerness needs to happen all year round! 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials...
May 25, 2023•24 min•Season 6Ep. 231
Do you want dating advice from an LGBTQ+ icon? Look no further! Today we are chatting with THE Dannii Minogue, all about her new show ‘I Kissed A Boy’. Plus, we find out Dannii’s dream date, her dating app stories and she helps us with a few of your dating woe’s. Let us know how you’re finding I Kissed A Boy so far! 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: H...
May 18, 2023•19 min•Season 6Ep. 230
Do you want dating advice from an LGBTQ+ icon? Look no further! Today we are chatting with THE Dannii Minogue, all about her new show ‘I Kissed A Boy’. Plus, we find out Dannii’s dream date, her dating app stories and she helps us with a few of your dating woe’s. Let us know how you’re finding I Kissed A Boy so far! 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: H...
May 18, 2023•31 min•Season 6Ep. 230
What are your Eurovision party essentials?! Is there such thing as too much glitter? Today is the day! It’s the Eurovision final and team Homo Sapiens has been in Liverpool speaking to fans from across the globe about why Eurovision is so special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13, 2023•35 min•Season 6Ep. 229
What do LGBTQ+ people find difficult to talk about? This week we are checking in on our mental health ahead of Mental Health Awareness week with brilliant psychotherapist and ted-talker Owen O’Kane. Owen has written a book called Be Your Own Therapist and we discuss how to move from shame to freedom, how to open up about sex and loneliness and navigating family as an LGBTQ+ person. Plus, what’s all of this got to do with cottaging?! 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D ...
May 11, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 229
What do LGBTQ+ people find difficult to talk about? This week we are checking in on our mental health ahead of Mental Health Awareness week with brilliant psychotherapist and ted-talker Owen O’Kane. Owen has written a book called Be Your Own Therapist and we discuss how to move from shame to freedom, how to open up about sex and loneliness and navigating family as an LGBTQ+ person. Plus, what’s all of this got to do with cottaging?! 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D ...
May 11, 2023•35 min•Season 6Ep. 229
