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Homo Sapiens episodes

October 19, 2023 252: Arlene Phillips | Part 1
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 expression. Arlene is a true trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community and it was a pleasure to sit down with her and discuss everything from how the aids crisis impacted the dance community in the late 1970’s, to the genesis of the first-ever Strictly Come Dancing pilot.
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39 min
October 12, 2023 251: Coming Out Day: How to support people who are coming out | Part 2
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 Chris has enlisted the help of pro footballer and LGBTQ+ advocate Zander Murray to guide you through x
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27 min
October 12, 2023 251: Coming Out Day: How to support people who are coming out | Part 1
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 Chris has enlisted the help of pro footballer and LGBTQ+ advocate Zander Murray to guide you through x
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19 min
October 10, 2023World Mental Health Day: How to Overcome Shame as an LGBTQ+ person ft. Munroe Bergdorf, Arthur Parkinson and Torrey Peters
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 incredible place to start.

Links to the full episodes here -
The Gay Therapist aka Nick Fager
Torrey Peters
Arthur Parkinson
Munroe Bergdorf
Scottee

If you, or anyone you know has been affected by any of the issues raised in these conversations, take a look at these resources:

Mind Out- an online LGBTQ+ mental health online support service- see here

Samaritans operate a 24-hour service helpline available every day of the year.
Phone: 116123
Email: [email protected].

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25 min
October 04, 2023 250: Stranger in My Family: The DNA test that changed my life | Part 2
Have you ever thought about doing a DNA test to learn more about your heritage? Today's guest is the brilliant filmmaker Luke Davies, creator and subject of BBC Documentary ‘Stranger In My Family’. Luke felt different from his family when growing up but always attributed this to the fact he was LGBTQ+. Luke then did a DNA test that brought a family secret to light and changed their lives forever. Tune in to hear this unique story about belonging, chosen family, and heritage.

Stranger In My Family is available to watch now.

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18 min
October 04, 2023 250: Stranger in My Family: The DNA test that changed my life | Part 1
Have you ever thought about doing a DNA test to learn more about your heritage? Today's guest is the brilliant filmmaker Luke Davies, creator and subject of BBC Documentary ‘Stranger In My Family’. Luke felt different from his family when growing up but always attributed this to the fact he was LGBTQ+. Luke then did a DNA test that brought a family secret to light and changed their lives forever. Tune in to hear this unique story about belonging, chosen family, and heritage.

Stranger In My Family is available to watch now.

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29 min
October 02, 2023 Culture Club: Bellies with Nicola Dinan
Bellies is the queer love story that has been named the new Normal People and we are all here for it! It’s a queer coming-of-age romance which follows the relationship between Ming and Tom as they navigate life in their mid 20’s in London, including how the couple navigate Ming’s decision to transition. It’s a beautiful book about navigating and dealing with change in relationships which will tug on all of your heartstrings. Today we chat with the author Nicola Dinan about all things LGBTQ+ romance!
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29 min
September 28, 2023 249: Paddy O'Connell | Part 2
Today we are thrilled to welcome an absolute legend of British broadcasting and journalism- Paddy O’Connell. He has fronted huge BBC shows such as Eurovision, Liquid News and Newscast and has brought the news to us live from some of the biggest events of our lifetime including 9/11. We talk about queerness and arrested development, grief after the death of his father and Paddy imparts some all-important wisdom on how to get your dinner party guests to leave and gay wedding etiquette! It’s a beautiful chat!

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28 min
September 28, 2023 249: Paddy O'Connell | Part 1
Today we are thrilled to welcome an absolute legend of British broadcasting and journalism- Paddy O’Connell. He has fronted huge BBC shows such as Eurovision, Liquid News and Newscast and has brought the news to us live from some of the biggest events of our lifetime including 9/11. We talk about queerness and arrested development, grief after the death of his father and Paddy imparts some all-important wisdom on how to get your dinner party guests to leave and gay wedding etiquette! It’s a beautiful chat!

📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist
📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T
📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday
📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens
📍Email us: [email protected]
📍Podcast Host: Acast

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21 min
September 22, 2023 Why do we skip over bisexuality?
Why are villains on screen often portrayed as bisexual? Is Brokeback Mountain a bisexual love story? Its bisexual awareness week and today we deep dive into how bisexuality is represented in culture with the brilliant Julia Shaw. When Julia came out as bisexual, literature and resources for bisexual people were in short supply, so she created her very own bisexual bible and it’s brilliant!
You can listen to the full episode with Julia here.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/homo-sapiens/id1257514825?i=1000596359750
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9 min

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