Homo Sapiens

By Spirit Studios & Christopher SweeneySociety & Culture Health & Fitness Arts Relationships Sexuality

Homo Sapiens episodes

April 28 Your Responses to the Pride Debate
Another dive into the inbox this week and we've had a lot of responses about the pride debate and whether we're leaning more on the side of protest or celebration! Great to hear from you as always!

Chris x

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14 min
April 23 Is Pride 2026 a Protest or a Celebration with Dani St. James
Dani St. James is back in the co-host chair to unpack whether Pride 2026 will be a protest or a celebration. Dani shares her insight from inside Not a Phase to discuss the reality behind the corporate pullback and what this means for LGBTQ+ communities across the UK.

We dive into the cost of Pride, why regional events are shutting down, and whether celebration and protest can truly coexist. Dani also gives us ALL the Transmission gossip and reveals what went down backstage - enjoy listeners!

Chris & Dani x

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49 min
April 21 Your Manosphere Emails & Dog Walk Reminder
A little late reporting to you this week listeners as I am diving into the inbox from an unfamiliar garden in a rather cloudy Morocco! Thank you for your messages this week! There were some really interesting manosphere takes, stay in touch let's keep the conversation going!

Some important information... the Homo Sapiens dog walk:

🗓️The date is 30.05.26!
🌳We shall meet at Regents Bar & Kitchen at 1pm.
🎟️This event is FREE but it is helpful to sign up if you wish to come so we have a rough idea of numbers. Use the link in the ‘Dog Walk’ instagram highlights!
🐾You DO NOT NEED to bring a dog if you wish to come!

Sign up and register your interest on the Eventbrite page on the Homo Sapiens Instagram. Until next time listeners!

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15 min
April 16 Has the Manosphere Infiltrated the Queer Community with Megan Crabbe
The brilliant Megan Crabbe is back to unpack the rise of the manosphere, how it’s shaping ideas around masculinity, and whether it’s beginning to infiltrate queer spaces.

We dive into the real-world impact of online extremism, from shifting gender norms to rising homophobia, and ask whether queer communities are feeling less safe as a result. Megan shares her perspective as both a queer woman and an influencer navigating an increasingly hostile online space.

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55 min
April 14 Your Emails and Olympic Debate Responses
It's another dive into the inbox this week as we continue to discuss the ongoing olympic debate and read two powerful emails that have really stuck with me.

Please do continue to write in, we want to hear your views, experiences and responses to the topics we cover and tackle in the show!

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17 min
April 09 What Happened to 'I Kissed a Boy' with Roxy Bourdillon
The brilliant Roxy Boudillon is back to unpack the cancellation of I Kissed a Boy/Girl, the power of queer reality TV, and whether these shows are judged more harshly than their straight counterparts.

We dive into the importance of seeing ourselves reflected onscreen and whether queer TV shows are set up to fail. After working closely alongside the launch of I Kissed a Boy, Roxy gives her industry insight into why I Kissed a Boy is never coming back.

Chris & Roxy x

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48 min
April 07 Happy Easter & Spring Garden Updates!
Happy Easter listeners - I hope you are all enjoying the long weekend!

Only a short one from me today: a whizz round the garden which is SPRINGing into life and a teaser for next week's episode all about the 'I Kissed a...' series being cancelled by the BBC.

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7 min
April 02 When Your Existence Becomes a Debate with Charlie Craggs
The brilliant Charlie Craggs joins me this week to talk about what happens when your existence becomes a debate and how that seeps into everything from dating and work to how honest we feel we can be online.

From dating app chaos to social media pressure and the reality of speaking your mind as a public figure, we get honest about what it really looks like behind the scenes.

Plus, we answer your questions on honesty, identity, and whether the current climate has changed how we show up in our everyday lives…

Chris & Charlie x

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43 min
March 31 Your Emails & Trans Olympics Controversy
It's been a hell of a week people! In this episode we are diving into the inbox to hear your feedback on our latest episode on queer parenting with the wonderful James Greenwood, which features a touching listener story.

We also have a chat about politics, trans-rights in sport and this weekend's anti far-right marches. We are living in unprecedented times, sending love to you all❤️

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16 min
March 26 No One Teaches You This: Queer Parenting with Dr. James Greenwood
The brilliant Dr James Greenwood joins me this week to talk all things queer parenting — from surrogacy journeys and IVF realities to the unexpected truths of raising kids as gay dads.

From sleep deprivation and “mum guilt” to breaking down gender roles and navigating a heteronormative parenting world, we get honest about what it really looks like behind the scenes.

Plus, we answer your questions on adoption, money, and whether queer parents actually do things differently…

Chris & James x

✉️Get in touch [email protected]
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1 hr 8 min

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