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 521 episodes available.

Homo Sapiens episodes:

March 19, 2026 Is Queer Culture Too Focused on Youth? With Cliff Joannou Editor of Attitude Magazine
This week, Attitude editor and all-round delight Cliff Joannou joins me as co-host to unpack what you told us about queer ageing — from loneliness to suddenly feeling invisible, plus we find out what a Golden Girls plan really is.

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1h 1min
March 17, 2026 Your Emails & PrEP Episode Feedback!
A paddle through the inbox of dreams to read your reactions to our episode with Dr Gareth Patterson about PrEP & Doxy-PEP, exciting Homo Sapiens Dog Walk News, and more open relationship theories...

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🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod
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16min
March 12, 2026 Your LGBTQ+ Health Questions Answered by Dr. Gareth Patterson
What should LGBTQ+ people know about their health right now? In this episode Gareth Patterson joins me to co-host and to answer your questions.

From PrEP and DoxyPEP to gut health, hormones, and sexual wellbeing, we break down the latest advice, clear up common misconceptions, and talk about the realities of navigating healthcare as a queer person!

✉️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
March 10, 2026 Your Emails & My Harry Styles Story
A dive in to the inbox of your reactions to our episode on open relationships & a tour of my bird boxes, plus a Harry Styles story from when we worked together ✨❤️

✉️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
March 05, 2026 Why Are So Many Gay Couples Open? with Tag Warner
Co-hosting this week is Gay Times Chair Tag Warner as we explore a big question: are open relationships becoming the future of queer love?

Using our audience surveys, personal stories and your honest emails, we're unpacking monogamy, jealousy, communication and what commitment looks like today!

✉️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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59min
March 03, 2026 Your Emails & Moustache Grabbers
Spring is officially here people and to celebrate I’m dipping to the inbox for your reactions to our episode with the delightful Layton Williams about Straight people in Queer spaces, a curious Jim Carey rumour, and the book that keeps me happy thorughout the year.

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Chris x
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18min
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 ✨
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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16min

FAQs about Homo Sapiens:

How many episodes does Homo Sapiens have?

The podcast currently has 521 episodes available.

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