Homo Sapiens

By 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 e... more

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How many episodes does Homo Sapiens have?

The podcast currently has 515 episodes available.

Homo Sapiens episodes:

February 26, 2026 Layton Williams & Straight People in Queer Spaces
This week actor and performer Layton Williams joins me to co-host and we are tackling a spicy question: should straight people be allowed in queer spaces?

From hen parties and bottomless brunches to “straight-passing” partners and the politics of nightlife, we unpack who queer spaces are for and what happens when the vibe shifts.

✉️Get in touch [email protected]
📲@homosapiens on instagram
🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod
👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨
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52min
February 24, 2026 Your Emails & TWO Homo Sapiens Appearances at the BAFTA's
Fresh off the BAFTA’s we’re diving in to the inbox to read your emails and messages with questions for Dr Gareth Patterson and Lesbian Hook Up culture reactions!

Chris x

✉️Get in touch [email protected]
📲@homosapiens on instagram
🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod
👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨
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15min
February 19, 2026 Roxy Bourdillon & U-Haul Lesbians
The glorious Roxy Boudillon joins me this week to discuss the meaning of 'U-Haul lesbians' and break down the stereotypes and cliches within queer dating.

From hook-up culture and emotional intimacy to listener polls and dating dilemmas, we take a deep dive into what the data really says about how we date!

Chris & Roxy x

✉️Get in touch [email protected]
📲@homosapiens on instagram
🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod
👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨
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50min
February 17, 2026 Your Emails & Epstein/Mandelson Thoughts
The sun came out for 18 minutes so I simply had to record our weekly catch up, you’ve been writing in with thoughts about my Mandelson / Epstein theory and a pootle through your lovely feedback about our first episode with co-host Harriet Rose!

Chris x

✉️Get in touch [email protected]
📲@homosapiens on instagram
🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod
👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨
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16min
February 12, 2026 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 [email protected]
📲@homosapiens on instagram
🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod
👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨
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54min
February 10, 2026 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 [email protected]
📲@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.
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17min
February 05, 2026 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 [email protected]
📲@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.
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56min
February 03, 2026 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…

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Chris x

✉️Get in touch [email protected]
📲@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.
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17min
January 29, 2026 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
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59min
January 27, 2026 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 [email protected]
📲@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.
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13min

FAQs about Homo Sapiens:

How many episodes does Homo Sapiens have?

The podcast currently has 515 episodes available.

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