Homo Sapiens

Homo Sapiens

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  • 231: LGBTQ+ in schools: How should we teach it? | Part 2

    How can we create an LGBTQ+ inclusive education? Today we chat to the brilliant Olly Pike, who is transforming the way in which LGBTQ+ is taught in schools through Pop'n'Olly literature. We talk about his new book What Does LGBTQ+ mean, what it was like growing up as LGBTQ+ in a church community and why educating people about queerness needs to happen all year round!


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    21 min
  • 231: LGBTQ+ in schools: How should we teach it? | Part 1

    How can we create an LGBTQ+ inclusive education? Today we chat to the brilliant Olly Pike, who is transforming the way in which LGBTQ+ is taught in schools through Pop'n'Olly literature. We talk about his new book What Does LGBTQ+ mean, what it was like growing up as LGBTQ+ in a church community and why educating people about queerness needs to happen all year round!


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    25 min
  • 230: Dannii Minogue | Part 2

    Do you want dating advice from an LGBTQ+ icon? Look no further! Today we are chatting with THE Dannii Minogue, all about her new show ‘I Kissed A Boy’. Plus, we find out Dannii’s dream date, her dating app stories and she helps us with a few of your dating woe’s. Let us know how you’re finding I Kissed A Boy so far!


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    20 min
  • 230: Dannii Minogue | Part 1

    Do you want dating advice from an LGBTQ+ icon? Look no further! Today we are chatting with THE Dannii Minogue, all about her new show ‘I Kissed A Boy’. Plus, we find out Dannii’s dream date, her dating app stories and she helps us with a few of your dating woe’s. Let us know how you’re finding I Kissed A Boy so far!


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    31 min
  • Eurovision Special: LIVE FROM LIVERPOOL!
    What are your Eurovision party essentials?! Is there such thing as too much glitter? Today is the day! It’s the Eurovision final and team Homo Sapiens has been in Liverpool speaking to fans from across the globe about why Eurovision is so special. 

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    35 min
  • 229: How To Be Your Own Therapist with Owen O'Kane | Part 2

    What do LGBTQ+ people find difficult to talk about? This week we are checking in on our mental health ahead of Mental Health Awareness week with brilliant psychotherapist and ted-talker Owen O’Kane. Owen has written a book called Be Your Own Therapist and we discuss how to move from shame to freedom, how to open up about sex and loneliness and navigating family as an LGBTQ+ person. Plus, what’s all of this got to do with cottaging?!


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    27 min
  • 229: How To Be Your Own Therapist with Owen O'Kane | Part 1

    What do LGBTQ+ people find difficult to talk about? This week we are checking in on our mental health ahead of Mental Health Awareness week with brilliant psychotherapist and ted-talker Owen O’Kane. Owen has written a book called Be Your Own Therapist and we discuss how to move from shame to freedom, how to open up about sex and loneliness and navigating family as an LGBTQ+ person. Plus, what’s all of this got to do with cottaging?!


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    📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T

    📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday

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    📍Email us: [email protected]

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    36 min
  • 228: Eurovision Special: The Euroball | Part 2

    Is Liverpool the campest city in the UK? It’s time! In this special episode in partnership with The National Lottery we are talking about EUROVISION! We are kicking off our coverage by chatting about the brilliant Euro Ball- a party hosted in Liverpool that will celebrate Eurovision in all its glory through Vogueing. We are chatting to Darren Suarez, the founder of the Vogue Ball and writer and actor Rikki Beadle Blair who will be taking on the role as master of ceremonies. And you can get involved in the fun and watch The National Lottery’s Big Eurovision Welcome on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from Monday May 8 as part of a special programme, ‘Eurovision Welcomes The World’. Thank you so much to the National Lottery for making this episode possible.


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    📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T

    📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday

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    21 min
  • 228: Eurovision Special: The Euroball | Part 1

    Is Liverpool the campest city in the UK? It’s time! In this special episode in partnership with The National Lottery we are talking about EUROVISION! We are kicking off our coverage by chatting about the brilliant Euro Ball- a party hosted in Liverpool that will celebrate Eurovision in all its glory through Vogueing. We are chatting to Darren Suarez, the founder of the Vogue Ball and writer and actor Rikki Beadle Blair who will be taking on the role as master of ceremonies. And you can get involved in the fun and watch The National Lottery’s Big Eurovision Welcome on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from Monday May 8 as part of a special programme, ‘Eurovision Welcomes The World’. Thank you so much to the National Lottery for making this episode possible.


    📍 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

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

    29 min
  • Bonus Episode: Liv Little

    It’s a culture club kind of day! On today’s bonus episode we are joined by Liv Little. Liv is 

    the founder of the groundbreaking Galdem magazine and has just released her debut novel Rosewater. Rosewater is the ultimate queer love story- I gobbled it up! Plus we chat all about intergenerational friendships and moving to the seaside!


    📍 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

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

    31 min

About Homo Sapiens

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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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