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  • 270: Henry Holland | Part 2

    How does Henry Holland get his iconic quiff?! And how does he stay relentlessly positive? These are just some of the questions we ask the legendary designer on today's episode of the pod.


    We chat to Henry all about his incredible career, from creating House of Holland aged just 22, to his decision to sell his business and venture into a new domain: pottery. Plus, what's the weirdest collab he's been asked to do and which boy band did he lose out to?


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    20 min
  • 270: Henry Holland | Part 1

    How does Henry Holland get his iconic quiff?! And how does he stay relentlessly positive? These are just some of the questions we ask the legendary designer on today's episode of the pod.


    We chat to Henry all about his incredible career, from creating House of Holland aged just 22, to his decision to sell his business and venture into a new domain: pottery. Plus, what's the weirdest collab he's been asked to do and which boy band did he lose out to?


    Buy tickets to the Homo Sapiens X Like Minded Friends live show here.

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    24 min
  • 269: Harris Reed | Part 2

    What do Sam Smith, Adele, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé all have in common? They’ve all been dressed by the creative genius that is Harris Reed.


    Harris has designed for all of the biggest LGBTQ+ icons in the world and is an ultimate trailblazer for gender fluidity. The day his tutors told him he would never be a successful designer was the day he was given the call-up to dress the one and only Harry Styles.


    In this episode we discuss Harris’s journey with gender identity, including moving 27 times as a child in order to find a safe haven. Harris is truly inspirational, so this is not one to miss.


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    25 min
  • 269: Harris Reed | Part 1

    What do Sam Smith, Adele, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé all have in common? They’ve all been dressed by the creative genius that is Harris Reed.


    Harris has designed for all of the biggest LGBTQ+ icons in the world and is an ultimate trailblazer for gender fluidity. The day his tutors told him he would never be a successful designer was the day he was given the call-up to dress the one and only Harry Styles.


    In this episode we discuss Harris’s journey with gender identity, including moving 27 times as a child in order to find a safe haven. Harris is truly inspirational, so this is not one to miss.


    Buy tickets to the Homo Sapiens X Like Minded Friends live show here.

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    32 min
  • 268: Culture Club: LGBTQ+ Poetry with Otamere Guobadia

    Listeners- why not add some queer poetry to your reading lists this January? Today we are thrilled to be joined by writer, journalist and model Otamere Guobadia. He is a regular contributor for the likes of Vogue and The Guardian, with his writing striking at the heart of issues that we battle with in every day life and within the LGBTQ+ community. Most excitingly, he’s published his debut poetry collection - Unutterable Visions, Perishable Breath'- it’s a beautiful exploration of queer love and desire - and in Otamere’s words, helping us to understand and process ‘the things we can’t define’. 


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    26 min
  • 267: Jack Rooke, creator of Big Boys | Part 2

    Today we are channelling The Traitors as comedian and writer Jack Rooke joins us at the Homo Sapiens round-table. Jack is the creator of the award-winning Channel 4 sitcom Big Boys. Series 2 has just launched with 5-star reviews across the board. He joined us to talk about his anxieties around the much anticipated follow-up, that Glory Hole Scene and how he translated grief from his own life on screen. Plus, is Jack the gay princess Diana?


    Buy tickets to the Homo Sapiens X Like Minded Friends live show here.

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    32 min
  • 267: Jack Rooke, creator of Big Boys | Part 1

    Today we are channelling The Traitors as comedian and writer Jack Rooke joins us at the Homo Sapiens round-table. Jack is the creator of the award-winning Channel 4 sitcom Big Boys. Series 2 has just launched with 5-star reviews across the board. He joined us to talk about his anxieties around the much anticipated follow-up, that Glory Hole Scene and how he translated grief from his own life on screen. Plus, is Jack the gay princess Diana?


    Buy tickets to the Homo Sapiens X Like Minded Friends live show here.

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    📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday

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    28 min
  • 266: All of Us Strangers Special: Andrew Scott & Andrew Haigh

    Today we are joined by not one but TWO Hollywood superstars!! Fresh from ‘a dirty gay sweep’ at awards season, we are thrilled to be joined by Andrew Scott and Andrew Haigh, the masterminds behind the film All of Us Strangers. It is a beautiful film about family, love and loneliness for LGBTQ+ people, and today we discuss their coming out stories, and their ever-expanding queer friendship circles. Plus, tune in for Andrew Scott’s gay bay recommendations! 


    All of Us Strangers is out in the cinema 26th January.


    Buy tickets to the Homo Sapiens X Like Minded Friends live show here.

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    27 min
  • 265: Health, fitness and body confidence for GBTQ+ people | Part 2

    12% of all gym sign-ups happen in January, but what is unique about health and fitness for the queer community? Body confidence, body image, and the gym itself can be a thorny topic for LGBTQ+ people. Today we are joined by Matt Boyles, who specialises in helping gay, bisexual and trans men to improve their relationship with exercise! It’s a brilliant episode about broadening your fitness goals beyond physical changes and understanding how gay shame can present itself in a fitness environment. Prepare to be inspired and see y’all in the gym!


    LGBTQ+ trainers and fitness recommendations

    https://www.transcansport.co.uk/

    https://www.instagram.com/transcansport

    - An organisation in Brighton offering a wide range of sports, activities and support, especially for trans and non-binary people


    https://www.sambarneslifestyle.co.uk/

    https://www.instagram.com/sambarneslifestyle

    - Sam Barnes is an online coach specialising in working with trans people


    https://www.instagram.com/yourcoachgrace/

    -Grace Smith is LGBTQ+ and an online and in-person trainer.


    Buy tickets to the Homo Sapiens X Like Minded Friends live show here.

    📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist

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    📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday

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    18 min
  • 265: Health, fitness and body confidence for GBTQ+ people | Part 1

    12% of all gym sign-ups happen in January, but what is unique about health and fitness for the queer community? Body confidence, body image, and the gym itself can be a thorny topic for LGBTQ+ people. Today we are joined by Matt Boyles, who specialises in helping gay, bisexual and trans men to improve their relationship with exercise! It’s a brilliant episode about broadening your fitness goals beyond physical changes and understanding how gay shame can present itself in a fitness environment. Prepare to be inspired and see y’all in the gym!


    LGBTQ+ trainers and fitness recommendations

    https://www.transcansport.co.uk/

    https://www.instagram.com/transcansport

    - An organisation in Brighton offering a wide range of sports, activities and support, especially for trans and non-binary people


    https://www.sambarneslifestyle.co.uk/

    https://www.instagram.com/sambarneslifestyle

    - Sam Barnes is an online coach specialising in working with trans people


    https://www.instagram.com/yourcoachgrace/

    -Grace Smith is LGBTQ+ and an online and in-person trainer.


    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: [email protected]

    📍Podcast Host: Acast

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

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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…

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