Homo Sapiens

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  • 227: Joesef | Part 2

    Is going back to your ex for ‘closure’ ever a good idea? Is Kylie’s ‘Love At First Sight’ the best song ever? Today we are super excited to be joined by the insanely talented Joesef. He’s a singer songwriter responsible for some of the best soulful bangers you will ever listen to. Today he’s turning his talents to relationship Agony Uncling as well as telling us his story of growing up in Glasgow, Scotland. Plus, click play to find out more about Chris’s recent brush with Harry Styles!


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    27 min
  • 227: Joesef | Part 1

    Is going back to your ex for ‘closure’ ever a good idea? Is Kylie’s ‘Love At First Sight’ the best song ever? Today we are super excited to be joined by the insanely talented Joesef. He’s a singer songwriter responsible for some of the best soulful bangers you will ever listen to. Today he’s turning his talents to relationship Agony Uncling as well as telling us his story of growing up in Glasgow, Scotland. Plus, click play to find out more about Chris’s recent brush with Harry Styles!


    📍 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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    28 min
  • 226: Have you been ghosted by a friend? with Elizabeth Day | Part 2

    Have you ever fallen out of love with a friend? Is it acceptable to end a friendship by text? Today we are joined by Elizabeth Day, host of the brilliant How To Fail podcast for the ultimate podcast extravaganza. We talk all about queerness and failure, as well as Elizabeth's new book Friendaholic. Friendaholic is a much needed handbook on friendships- how to navigate them as a conflict avoidant, how to set expectations and how to survive a friendship ghosting!


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    📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday

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    30 min
  • 226: Have you been ghosted by a friend? with Elizabeth Day | Part 1

    Have you ever fallen out of love with a friend? Is it acceptable to end a friendship by text? Today we are joined by Elizabeth Day, host of the brilliant How To Fail podcast for the ultimate podcast extravaganza. We talk all about queerness and failure, as well as Elizabeth's new book Friendaholic. Friendaholic is a much needed handbook on friendships- how to navigate them as a conflict avoidant, how to set expectations and how to survive a friendship ghosting!


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    30 min
  • 225: Woody Cook | Part 2

    Reporting to us live from his bed in Bristol and armed with a bacon sandwich, it’s DJ, reality star, and bisexual icon Woody Cook. You may know him from starring alongside his mum Zoe Ball on Celebrity Gogglebox, or for his incredible ballgown which stole the show at the Attitude Awards. We speak about how bisexual representation has transformed, how boys' fashion needs to evolve, and how his dad Norman Cook aka Fat Boy Slim introduced him to the Labour Party. 


    Resources for LGBTQ+ mental health support:

    • The Trevor Project- provides crisis support services to young LGBTQ+ people. Visit TrevorSpace for advice, resources and support.
    • Mind- they have a page specifically dedicated to LGBTQ+ mental health with useful resources on how to manage your mental health, supporting others with their mental health as well further information on helplines and face to face support. Visit here.
    • Gender Intelligence- Gendered Intelligence is a trans-led organisation- its aim is to improve the lives of trans people. It has a whole network of therapists and counsellors to tap into, see here. it offers youth and community support services, group services, mentoring, residential trips and a support line. Please check out their website. 


    Helplines

    Switchboard - (0300 330 0630) , open 10am–10pm every day. Email support: [email protected]/. Online chat is also available through their homepage.

    MindLine Trans+ (0300 330 5468), is a confidential emotional, mental health support helpline for people who identify as transgender, agender, gender fluid and non-binary.

    Mindout - MindOut Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Queer Mental Health Service – call 01273234839 or email [email protected] or contact directly through their Online Support service. Dates and times on the website.


    📍 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.

    24 min
  • 225: Woody Cook | Part 1

    Reporting to us live from his bed in Bristol and armed with a bacon sandwich, it’s DJ, reality star, and bisexual icon Woody Cook. You may know him from starring alongside his mum Zoe Ball on Celebrity Gogglebox, or for his incredible ballgown which stole the show at the Attitude Awards. We speak about how bisexual representation has transformed, how boys' fashion needs to evolve, and how his dad Norman Cook aka Fat Boy Slim introduced him to the Labour Party. 


    Resources for LGBTQ+ mental health support:

    • The Trevor Project- provides crisis support services to young LGBTQ+ people. Visit TrevorSpace for advice, resources and support.
    • Mind- they have a page specifically dedicated to LGBTQ+ mental health with useful resources on how to manage your mental health, supporting others with their mental health as well further information on helplines and face to face support. Visit here.
    • Gender Intelligence- Gendered Intelligence is a trans-led organisation- its aim is to improve the lives of trans people. It has a whole network of therapists and counsellors to tap into, see here. it offers youth and community support services, group services, mentoring, residential trips and a support line. Please check out their website. 


    Helplines

    Switchboard - (0300 330 0630) , open 10am–10pm every day. Email support: [email protected]/. Online chat is also available through their homepage.

    MindLine Trans+ (0300 330 5468), is a confidential emotional, mental health support helpline for people who identify as transgender, agender, gender fluid and non-binary.

    Mindout - MindOut Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Queer Mental Health Service – call 01273234839 or email [email protected] or contact directly through their Online Support service. Dates and times on the website.


    📍 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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    25 min
  • 224: Homo Sapiens Revisits: Hannah Gadsby | Part 2

    This week we celebrated World Autism Awareness Day and we’re throwing it back to our brilliant chat with comedian, actor and ICON Hannah Gadsby. We talk about the gender bias when it comes to autism diagnosis and how their autism informs their incredible stand up! Plus, why did Hannah turn down Warner Brothers??


    📍 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.

    22 min
  • 224: Homo Sapiens Revisits: Hannah Gadsby | Part 1

    This week we celebrated World Autism Awareness Day and we’re throwing it back to our brilliant chat with comedian, actor and ICON Hannah Gadsby. We talk about the gender bias when it comes to autism diagnosis and how their autism informs their incredible stand up! Plus, why did Hannah turn down Warner Brothers??


    📍 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.

    22 min
  • 223: Is Formula 1 an LGBTQ+ inclusive sport? | Part 2

    Does sport alienate the queer community? Or are you LGBTQ+ and a sports fanatic? This week sports broadcaster Christian Hewgill is in the driving seat, steering us through the twists and turns of Formula 1- from whether boycotting sports events is the best form of protest to Lewis Hamilton’s role in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights from the grid.


    📍 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.

    20 min
  • 223: Is Formula 1 an LGBTQ+ inclusive sport? | Part 1

    Does sport alienate the queer community? Or are you LGBTQ+ and a sports fanatic?  This week sports broadcaster Christian Hewgill is in the driving seat,  steering us through the twists and turns of Formula 1- from whether boycotting sports events is the best form of protest to Lewis Hamilton’s role in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights from the grid.


    📍 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.

    23 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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