Homo Sapiens

By Spirit Studios & Christopher Sweeney

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 e... more

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How many episodes does Homo Sapiens have?

The podcast currently has 505 episodes available.

Homo Sapiens episodes:

September 15, 2017 15. Russell T Davies - we read your emails and feedback
Which famous politician is Will unhappy with? Which of our dream guests has made contact? And who has won this week's T-shirt?
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18min
September 12, 2017 14. Russell T Davies
Legendary screenwriter Russell T Davies joins us to talk Queer As Folk, Dr Who and his new drama about AIDS in the 1980s - and he's hilarious and lovely! Will and Chris discuss love at first sight, getting drunk with Eamonn Holmes and your most inspirational people.
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56min
September 08, 2017 13. Matthew Todd - we read your emails and feedback
Can Will and Chris get through all your messages before Will's food order arrives? And who has won the coveted Homo Sapiens T shirt?
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15min
September 05, 2017 12. Matthew Todd
This week it's all about mental wellbeing. Will and Chris talk to the former editor of Attitude magazine, Matthew Todd, about shame and his book, Straight Jacket: How To Be Gay And Happy. Plus - Will's mortifying trouser incident! What did Chris once do into a plastic bag? And which much loved TV host did Will almost kill?
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59min
September 01, 2017 11. LGBTQ+ Sex Workers - we read your emails and feedback
Will and Chris discover what you've been saying about this week's podcast - good and bad! They discuss awards, Harry Styles, role playing and why Will's house is now full of Will Young baseball caps and calendars.
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15min
August 29, 2017 10. LGBTQ+ Sex Workers
Chris sits down with Alex Bryce (from National Ugly Mugs, whose mission is to end violence against sex workers), Josh (a male escort) and Carmen (a trans woman and former "part time lover") to discuss the stigma and realities of sex work in 2017. Will and Chris appear on Radio 4 and invade the Woman's Hour office. Plus - your guilty crushes and how Will frightened Kirsty Allsopp in the street.
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38min
August 25, 2017 9. Peter Tatchell - we read your emails and feedback
The boys are back in Will's car to find out your views on this week's podcast. They discuss body shame at the gym, finding love in the countryside, and they announce the first Homo Sapiens baby!
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12min
August 22, 2017 8. Peter Tatchell
Will and Chris meet Peter Tatchell, a true LGBT+ hero.

In an intimate conversation at his flat he tells Will and Chris his powerful life story, how his work has affected him personally, and what drives him to keep fighting for human rights around the world.

Plus Will and Chris discuss body image, 'lesbian bed death’, and getting dumped via Whatspp.
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59min
August 18, 2017 7. Bisi Alimi - we read your emails and feedback
Will and Chris discuss your reviews, talk rugby and darkrooms, and announce the winner of this week's Homo Sapiens T shirt. This week's episode is recorded in Will's car, as they wait for Chris's mum who has got lost shopping. But can they find her?
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11min
August 15, 2017 6: Bisi Alimi
Bisi Alimi is a truly inspirational Nigerian activist who had to leave his country after coming out on television. He tells his moving and uplifting story to Chris. Will and Chris discuss men wearing dresses and Will’s role as the ‘vicar’ at Chris’s wedding.
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52min

FAQs about Homo Sapiens:

How many episodes does Homo Sapiens have?

The podcast currently has 505 episodes available.

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