Did you have a favorite item of clothing during your childhood? Clothes, what we wear and why we wear them provide a lens into so many aspects of queerness. Our guest today, editorial director of Soho House, Teo van den Broeke, has written a beautiful memoir called ‘Closet’ about exactly this. There are brilliant stories of the realities of being in the Closet in the nineties, from MSN accounts entitled ‘ILoveWomen87’ to errors with concealing your internet search history on the family computer-...
Dec 28, 2023•20 min•Season 6Ep. 263
Should Christmas be changed to 1st December? What is your Christmas tree decoration etiquette? Today I am talking about being queer at Christmas with the one and only Joe Lycett. You can listen to the full episode here . Buy tickets to the Homo Sapiens X Like Minded Friends live show here . 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍 Subscribe here for ad free listening 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast....
Dec 22, 2023•7 min
Xmas Entertainment Recommendations! What are your queer cultural and entertainment highlights of 2023? Is it Red, White & Royal Blue, I Kissed A Boy, the birth of PADAM? In today’s episode we will be discussing and sharing all of your recommendations and joining us is The Guardian entertainment critic Scott Bryan. Scott will also be guiding us through all of the exciting things to come in 2024. We hope you have a lovely festive period xxx Buy tickets to the Homo Sapiens X Like Minded Friends...
Dec 21, 2023•20 min•Season 6Ep. 262
Xmas Entertainment Recommendations! What are your queer cultural and entertainment highlights of 2023? Is it Red, White & Royal Blue, I Kissed A Boy, the birth of PADAM? In today’s episode we will be discussing and sharing all of your recommendations and joining us is The Guardian entertainment critic Scott Bryan. Scott will also be guiding us through all of the exciting things to come in 2024. We hope you have a lovely festive period xxx Buy tickets to the Homo Sapiens X Like Minded Friends...
Dec 21, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 262
What are your worst dating app stories? Is dating as a young queer man a dumpster fire or a delight? Today we are answering these questions and are thrilled to be joined by Leo Reich, one of the most exciting young comedians to occupy stage and screen. Leo is fresh from supporting Simon Amstell on tour alongside wildly successful runs at Edinburgh and Broadway with his hit comedy show “Literally Who Cares”. He is laugh-out-loud funny and will fill your ears with queer joy. Plus, should we rename...
Dec 14, 2023•17 min•Season 6Ep. 261
What are your worst dating app stories? Is dating as a young queer man a dumpster fire or a delight? Today we are answering these questions and are thrilled to be joined by Leo Reich, one of the most exciting young comedians to occupy stage and screen. Leo is fresh from supporting Simon Amstell on tour alongside wildly successful runs at Edinburgh and Broadway with his hit comedy show “Literally Who Cares”. He is laugh-out-loud funny and will fill your ears with queer joy. Plus, should we rename...
Dec 14, 2023•24 min•Season 6Ep. 261
What happened when comedian and national treasure Stephen K Amos met the Pope and asked him about being LGBTQ+? The answer will suprise you! Stephen joins us on today’s episode and we discuss LGBTQ+ identity in the black community following his hit documentary ‘Batty Man’ and whether comedy is having its Me Too moment following the accusations against Russel Brand. Plus, recollections of nights out in the West End as a queer youth and clubbing in your 40's! Buy tickets to the Homo Sapiens X Like...
Dec 07, 2023•18 min•Season 6Ep. 260
What happened when comedian and national treasure Stephen K Amos met the Pope and asked him about being LGBTQ+? The answer will suprise you! Stephen joins us on today’s episode and we discuss LGBTQ+ identity in the black community following his hit documentary ‘Batty Man’ and whether comedy is having its Me Too moment following the accusations against Russel Brand. Plus, recollections of nights out in the West End as a queer youth and clubbing in your 40's! Buy tickets to the Homo Sapiens X Like...
Dec 07, 2023•22 min•Season 6Ep. 260
Where are we at with the creation of a preventative HIV vaccination and what is the groundbreaking science involved? How have previous depictions of AIDS and HIV shaped our misconceptions when it comes to the virus? Today we answer these questions with Professor Marta Boffito, the clinical research lead of a new vaccination trial, and Dan Harry, a trial participant who rose to fame through his participation in this year’s I Kissed A Boy. 📍Sign up for an HIV vaccination trial here 📍 ...
Dec 01, 2023•18 min•Season 6Ep. 260
Today on Homo Sapiens we remember the men who were shamed and neglected during their final days living with AIDS. We also hear the personal stories of how groundbreaking medical advances in the 90's transformed the lives of people living with AIDS. Today, to mark World Aids Day, we hear 3 sets of memories of those who lived through the AIDS crisis. We hear from: Ruth Coker Burks, the inspirational activist who tended to AIDS victims and suffers when nobody else would; It’s A Sin creator Rus...
Dec 01, 2023•42 min•Season 6Ep. 260
On today’s Homo Sapiens we met with the one and only Nick Grimshaw- DJ, podcaster, author and interior design guru! Grimmy is one of the greatest storytellers there is and we chatted about food, life, partying, gay guilt, marriage and kids and it was pure joy! 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍 Subscribe here for ad free listening 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📍Podcast Host: Acast Hoste...
Nov 30, 2023•29 min•Season 6Ep. 259
On today’s Homo Sapiens we met with the one and only Nick Grimshaw- DJ, podcaster, author and interior design guru! Grimmy is one of the greatest storytellers there is and we chatted about food, life, partying, gay guilt, marriage and kids and it was pure joy! 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍 Subscribe here for ad free listening 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday 📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens 📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📍Podcast Host: Acast Hoste...
Nov 30, 2023•33 min•Season 6Ep. 259
Are you crumbling over Christmas card etiquette? How do you ask your guests to leave politely at the end of an evening? Today the King of etiquette William Hanson returned to HS Towers to answer all of your questions- from asking someone to remind you of their name after a one-night stand, how to disagree with someone politely and what is the etiquette about posting your political views online. 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍 Subscribe here for ad free listening 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday ...
Nov 23, 2023•21 min•Season 6Ep. 258
Are you crumbling over Christmas card etiquette? How do you ask your guests to leave politely at the end of an evening? Today the King of etiquette William Hanson returned to HS Towers to answer all of your questions- from asking someone to remind you of their name after a one-night stand, how to disagree with someone politely and what is the etiquette about posting your political views online. 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist 📍 Subscribe here for ad free listening 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday ...
Nov 23, 2023•32 min•Season 6Ep. 258
Back in 2015, today’s guest Schuyler Bailar made headlines for being the first openly transgender athlete to compete in a US Division 1 National sports team. Since then, Schuyler has been named as one the most influential Trans activists and his Instagram (pinkmantaray) documenting his transition has helped educate trans and cis people all over the world. This is a beautiful chat about the intersectionality of being half Korean, trans and living in America, the importance of trans inclusion in s...
Nov 16, 2023•20 min•Season 6Ep. 257
Back in 2015, today’s guest Schuyler Bailar made headlines for being the first openly transgender athlete to compete in a US Division 1 National sports team. Since then, Schuyler has been named as one the most influential Trans activists and his Instagram (pinkmantaray) documenting his transition has helped educate trans and cis people all over the world. This is a beautiful chat about the intersectionality of being half Korean, trans and living in America, the importance of trans inclusion in s...
Nov 16, 2023•22 min•Season 6Ep. 257
Today we are THRILLED to welcome iconic hairstylist, podcaster, Netflix star and fierce defender of LGBTQ+ rights Jonathan Van Ness. Jonathan speaks refreshingly about how his gender expression is still a journey, from growing up as queer in rural Illinois to becoming a hugely visible gender-non-confirming public figure. Plus, we find out Jonathan’s favourite things about being in London Town and how styling Barbies as a child led him to launch one of the world’s biggest hair brands. Hosted on A...
Nov 09, 2023•19 min•Season 6Ep. 255
Today we are THRILLED to welcome iconic hairstylist, podcaster, Netflix star and fierce defender of LGBTQ+ rights Jonathan Van Ness. Jonathan speaks refreshingly about how his gender expression is still a journey, from growing up as queer in rural Illinois to becoming a hugely visible gender-non-confirming public figure. Plus, we find out Jonathan’s favourite things about being in London Town and how styling Barbies as a child led him to launch one of the world’s biggest hair brands. Hosted on A...
Nov 09, 2023•19 min•Season 6Ep. 255
How should you support your child’s transition? This weekend was Trans Parent Day- a day to honour trans parents and the parents of trans children. To celebrate, we spoke to activist and former serviceman Jaxon Feeley and his brilliant mum Sharon. Jaxon grew up in Wigan and served in both the military and prison services. Jaxon chose to transition at the age of 27 with the full support of his parents and two siblings. This episode is full of suggestions and guidance on how to be a supportive par...
Nov 06, 2023•24 min•Season 6Ep. 255
How should you support your child’s transition? This weekend was Trans Parent Day- a day to honour trans parents and the parents of trans children. To celebrate, we spoke to activist and former serviceman Jaxon Feeley and his brilliant mum Sharon. Jaxon grew up in Wigan and served in both the military and prison services. Jaxon chose to transition at the age of 27 with the full support of his parents and two siblings. This episode is full of suggestions and guidance on how to be a supportive par...
Nov 06, 2023•30 min•Season 6Ep. 255
Is Nicole Scherzinger a British national Treasure? What’s the best pop song of all-time? This week we are thrilled to welcome cultural royalty to HS Towers. The brilliant Matt Rogers, comedian, actor and co-host of the enormously successful Las Culturistas podcast joins us to discuss all things LGBTQ+ culture. From Jessie J, to insta gays to run in’s with Mariah Carey aka the queen of christmas- it was a hoot! You can buy tickets to Matt's show 'Have You Heard of Christmas?' at the Soho Theatre ...
Nov 02, 2023•24 min•Season 6Ep. 254
Is Nicole Scherzinger a British national Treasure? What’s the best pop song of all-time? This week we are thrilled to welcome cultural royalty to HS Towers. The brilliant Matt Rogers, comedian, actor and co-host of the enormously successful Las Culturistas podcast joins us to discuss all things LGBTQ+ culture. From Jessie J, to insta gays to run in’s with Mariah Carey aka the queen of christmas- it was a hoot! You can buy tickets to Matt's show 'Have You Heard of Christmas?' at the Soho Theatre ...
Nov 02, 2023•19 min•Season 6Ep. 254
Stephen Fry is a figurehead for mental health reform and progress and this week he has highlighted the need for more physiatrists - stating ‘psychiatry saved my life at its lowest moment. I don’t believe I would be here today if it were not for the psychiatrist who rescued me.’ Today we speak with him about how his younger years were filled with stealing, lying and eventually prison, before he was finally given his diagnosis of bi-polar disorder. He discusses the wide-ranging effects of living w...
Oct 30, 2023•11 min•Season 6Ep. 253
Are you a people pleaser? This episode will speak to you! We were honoured to welcome international superstar Cat Burns to HS Towers this week! She is one of THE most exciting queer singer-songwriters to date. She’s had quite the year, from supporting Ed Sheeran on tour, to collaborating and touring with Sam Smith. Plus, she counts Elton John as one of the fans. We speak about how to manage being a people pleaser, why being on Tik Tok helped her come out and grappling with compulsory heterosexua...
Oct 26, 2023•21 min•Season 6Ep. 253
Are you a people pleaser? This episode will speak to you! We were honoured to welcome international superstar Cat Burns to HS Towers this week! She is one of THE most exciting queer singer-songwriters to date. She’s had quite the year, from supporting Ed Sheeran on tour, to collaborating and touring with Sam Smith. Plus, she counts Elton John as one of the fans. We speak about how to manage being a people pleaser, why being on Tik Tok helped her come out and grappling with compulsory heterosexua...
Oct 26, 2023•24 min•Season 6Ep. 253
What did Whitney Houston hate about her feet? What was it like to experience a Freddie Mercury party? Arlene Phillips has choreographed some of the most iconic music videos of all time, from Whitney’s I Wanna Dance with Somebody, to Elton’s I’m Still Standing- and in her own words has worked with all of the biggest divas in history. Her formation of the dance group Hot Gossip revolutionised the dance landscape into what it is today- a celebration of diversity, inclusivity, and authentic expressi...
Oct 19, 2023•25 min•Season 6Ep. 252
What did Whitney Houston hate about her feet? What was it like to experience a Freddie Mercury party? Arlene Phillips has choreographed some of the most iconic music videos of all time, from Whitney’s I Wanna Dance with Somebody to Elton’s I’m Still Standing- and in her own words has worked with all of the biggest divas in history. Her formation of the dance group Hot Gossip revolutionised the dance landscape into what it is today- a celebration of diversity, inclusivity, and authentic expressio...
Oct 19, 2023•39 min•Season 6Ep. 252
Who supported you when you came out? Is there anything you wish people had said or done to support? Or is there anything you wish people hadn’t said? To celebrate National Coming Out Day, we have created a guide for the friends and family of LGBTQ+ people, who wish to help their loved ones on their coming out journey but don’t know how. This audio guide has been created using the stories and advice of our brilliant LGBTQ+ listeners based on their own journeys. So LGBTQ+ allies- listen up! Plus C...
Oct 12, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 251
Who supported you when you came out? Is there anything you wish people had said or done to support? Or is there anything you wish people hadn’t said? To celebrate National Coming Out Day, we have created a guide for the friends and family of LGBTQ+ people, who wish to help their loved ones on their coming out journey but don’t know how. This audio guide has been created using the stories and advice of our brilliant LGBTQ+ listeners based on their own journeys. So LGBTQ+ allies- listen up! Plus C...
Oct 12, 2023•18 min•Season 6Ep. 251
It’s been a difficult week for our LGBTQ+ community but we will continue to fight on your behalf until you have the rights and respect you deserve. Today on world mental health day we’ve delved into our archives to bring you the most fruitful conversations we’ve had surrounding LGBTQ+ mental health, shame and how to overcome it. Tune in for some pearls of wisdom from the likes of Munroe Bergdorf, Arthur Parkinson and Torrey Peters. If you are looking for tools, these conversations are an in...
Oct 10, 2023•24 min•Season 6Ep. 251
