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 545 episodes available.

Homo Sapiens episodes:

June 18, 2026 Homo Sapiens Revisits: Celebrating Pride in Schools
Producer Rudi is away this week so we are re-running a wonderful episode to celebrate Pride month.

This recording features Hill Crest Primary School who in 2022 created a podcast about Pride and what it means to the pupils and teachers at their school.

It's a wonderful listen, we'll be back next week with a brand new episode!

Chris x

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45min
June 11, 2026 Confronting a Secret Addiction with DJ Fat Tony
Wondrous friend of the pod DJ Fat Tony joins me this week to discuss his brilliant new book 'Recover Me’.

Tony has taught me loads about working through shame, addiction, and this fantastic important book only continues to deepen my understanding of issues that affect so many of the LGBTQ+ community. All done with, as ever, a great big dollop of fabulous gossip and hilarious stories about Boy George, George Michael, Kylie, the list goes on!

'Recover Me' is available for pre-order and will be released on the 25th June!

✉️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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51min
June 09, 2026 Your Responses to Russell's Tip Toe Special!
This week the inbox is full of thoughts on our episode with Russell T Davies. We hear your early Tip Toe thoughts and reviews and tease some upcoming topics we'll be discussing!

Thank you to everyone who wrote in, keep your Tip Toe thoughts coming in!

✉️Get in touch [email protected]
📲@homosapiens on instagram
🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod
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22min
June 04, 2026 Russell T Davies on His Brand New Series 'Tip Toe' & What the 'T' in His Name REALLY Means!
This week, a joyous chat with a wonderful man about some very serious things. Russell T Davies, the final Homo Sapiens All-Star in our line-up, joins us to talk Tip Toe, the show everyone’s talking about, starring your friend and mine Alan Cumming. We get into visibility, community, the hope to be found in the next generation, and, most importantly, what the ‘T’ in Russell’s name really means. Hit play.

Chris & Russell x

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🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod
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45min
June 02, 2026 Dog Walk Debrief, Harriet's Hoopla Thoughts & Tip Toe Reviews!
Lots to catch up about this week; our lovely dog walk, another super Hoopla and the return of Russell T. Davies with his new series Tip Toe.

We've got an exciting episode with Russell this week so keep your eyes peeled!

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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19min
May 28, 2026 Jake Graf on the EHRC Ruling and Nurturing Gender Expression
Filmmaker, author and trans advocate Jake Graf joins me in the co-hosting hot seat at Homo Sapiens this week. We talk all things parenting, gender expression, growing up feeling different, and Jake’s new children’s book The Silly Frilly Dress.

We discuss raising kids without rigid gender expectations, why children often understand self-expression better than adults do, and the changing, hostile climate around LGBTQ+ rights in the UK and beyond.

FINAL reminder too for the Homo Sapiens Dog Walk this Saturday! Sign up using the link in our Instagram bio!

✉️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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41min
May 26, 2026 An Overdue Inbox Dive
We're back with an inbox episode and a recap on recent episodes discussing Pride, trans rights and LGBTQ+ children in care. We're hear to start these conversations but we want to hear from you.

Keep writing in, tell us your experiences!

✉️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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14min
May 21, 2026 The Rise of Reform and Playing Fascism on Stage with Kadiff Kirwan
The wonderful Kadiff Kirwan is in the co-hosting hot seat this week, what a treat! We discuss the rise of far-right politics and the aftermath of the local elections, disappearing queer venues and why LGBTQ+ spaces matter more than ever.

Fresh from starring in The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui in Stratford-upon-Avon, Kadiff talks about performing an anti-fascist play at a time when politics in Britain feels increasingly tense and why history feels closer than we’d like to admit.

✉️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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47min
May 19, 2026 Chelsea Flower Show Debrief, David Beckham Roses and a Quick Update From Me
It's been a manic few weeks, a lot of travelling and some illness along the way. A short update I'm afraid but fear not... order will be restored soon.

We've had so many wonderful messages over the last weeks. A proper sit down with the inbox is overdue.

Keep you emails coming and DO NOT forget about the Homo Sapiens Dog Walk on Saturday 30th May. We are meeting at Regents Bar and Kitchen at 1pm - you DO NOT need to bring a dog!

✉️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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4min
May 14, 2026 Fatherhood, Navigating Fear & the UK Care System with Jax Feeley
This week on Homo Sapiens, Jax Feeley joins me to co-host.

Jax opens up about unexpectedly becoming a father after just three dates, navigating parenthood as a trans man, and the life changes that pulled him away from social media and back into frontline care work. We discuss masculinity, trauma, identity, toxic online influences, and what it really means to make vulnerable young people feel safe.

Buy Jax's book 'Fear Proof' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/FEAR-PROOF-Courage-Begin-Scared/dp/1917623194

✉️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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45min

FAQs about Homo Sapiens:

How many episodes does Homo Sapiens have?

The podcast currently has 545 episodes available.

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