Homo Sapiens

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Homo Sapiens episodes

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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59 min
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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15 min
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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38 min
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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12 min
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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59 min
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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11 min
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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52 min
August 11, 2017 5: Rebecca Root - we read your emails and feedback
Will and Chris go through your messages, your reviews from Grindr and discuss why you should never be a football referee. Plus - have you won a Homo Sapiens T shirt?
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14 min
August 08, 2017 4: Rebecca Root
Rebecca Root got her big break playing transgender character, Judy, in BBC2’s Boy Meets Girl. She tells us about being misgendered, voice coaching trans women and working with Jake Gyllenhaal. Will recalls an incident in David Beckham’s garden and you tell us your sexual awakening stories.
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52 min
August 04, 2017 3: John Grant - we read your emails and feedback
Will and Chris find out your views on the podcast, the John Grant interview and Will's Banksy theory. Plus they announce the first winner of Review of the Week.
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8 min

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