Homo Sapiens

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Homo Sapiens episodes

January 13 Traitors’ Matty on Banning Conversion Therapy
Way back in 2022 Matty and Harry came to talk to us about their incredible Ban Conversion Therapy campaign. Have a listen to get to know the man who is taking the Traitors by storm!

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31 min
January 13 Your Emails & Homo Sapiens Dog Walk is GO 🐕
Inbox ahoy! I’m back from holiday to plough through your Traitors tips, Raven Smith episode reactions, plus TV & book recommends. Click play now✨

Home Sapiens Dog Walk info:

Sat 31st January @ 1pm
Meet outside Regents bar & kitchen in Regents Park, London
Nearest tube station: Regents Park (Bakerloo line)
EVENT IS FREE

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15 min
January 08 Raven Smith & Comparison Culture
You asked for it — and the results are fascinating.

83% of you say social media makes you feel behind… yet we’re all still scrolling. Why?

This week, we’re joined by internet meme royalty & new dad Raven Smith to unpack comparison culture,t he specifics for LGBTQ+ people, the surprising truth about the world’s biggest influencers, and some practical ways to stop social media messing with your head. Plus Raven shares how he and his husband became ever so proud dads.

Click play now ✨

Chris & Raven x
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53 min
January 06 Your Emails and Traitors Intel
Which previous Homo Sapiens guest is on the new Traitors series? Who feels invisible with ageing? And do we overly romanticise lesbian love? A new years dive in to the inbox will provide all the answers ✨

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14 min
January 01 Your 2025 Round Up & New Year’s hopes and dreams ✨
Happy New Year! Today’s a bit different — no co-host, just me, sitting by a beautiful river on my holidays, reading your 2025 round-ups and your hopes and dreams for the year ahead. I’m also sharing your messages about women in sport, and your reactions to my Attitude magazine article.

Get in touch [email protected]
@homosapiens on instagram
Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod
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23 min
December 30, 2025 Yotam Ottolenghi - your emails and messages
Happy betwixtmus! You’ve been writing in with more Chrimstas traditions and disasters, Listener Anthony thanks us for a Shon Faye therapy session, and I of course manage to nearly set light to my study while recording… Chris x

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18 min
December 25, 2025 🎄Christmas Special: Yotam Ottolenghi 🎄
It’s Christmas Day — Merry Christmas, everyone!
Is the turkey in the oven yet? Or are you already wondering where it all went wrong?
Fear not. Today's co-host is a man who changed the way many of us think about vegetables, flavour, and generosity at the table, Yotam Ottolenghi. And yes, he might just be able to save your Christmas Dinner.
Born in Jerusalem and based in London, Ottolenghi didn’t just popularise Middle Eastern cooking in the West — he reframed it. His food is bold, comforting, and always delicious.
We dive in to the inbox to hear all about how you spend the day, your frankly hilarious triumphs and disasters and a few calm, practical tips from Yotam to help everything run more smoothly — whether that’s finally getting the potatoes right, surviving family dynamics, or knowing when it’s time to gently (or not so gently) call out your homophobic aunty.
Pour yourself an eggnog, take a breath, and click play now
Chris & Yotam x
Shout outs in this episode to
Tom Crewe @jonathancapebooks
Gareth Russell @_garethrussell
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48 min
December 23, 2025 Charlie Craggs - Your emails & messages
I’m on a Christmas walk, diving in to your messages. You’ve all been delighting in Charlie Craggs and last week revenge stories, a shocking piece of news about Heated Rivalry, and a beautifully heartfelt message from an early Homo Sapiens Listener, plus how to talk to straight boys. A classic Homo Sapiens week that just fills your heart with joy. Chris x

Shout out to
https://www.instagram.com/musebespokeupholstery/

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24 min
December 18, 2025 Charlie Craggs: Your Wild Revenge Confessions
Ever got revenge after someone did you dirty?
This week, we’re joined by the Queen of Comeuppance herself, viral revenge-story icon Charlie Craggs, as she officially enters the Homo Sapiens family.
Together, we dive headfirst into your wildest confessions — moments you saw red and snapped. Honestly? After reading these… I’m never crossing any of you.
We also get into the big questions:
Is revenge ever justified when it comes to LGBT hate? Charlie shares her very unique method of dealing with a dodgy tradie who tried to rip her off, and we ask when forgiveness is actually the better option — if ever.
Petty, powerful, and painfully relatable. Click Play Now
Shout outs in this episode to
INSTAGRAM
@the.female.advantage
@biggayout
@SpannerswithManners
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53 min
December 16, 2025 Your emails and messages
Hello. Lots to talk about this week - the first ever Homo Sapiens Dog Walk is officially announced, ‘Doppelbanger’ listeners have been making themselves known, and the chaos / order theory takes a twist via Miss Piggy. Click play now and all will become clear. Chris x
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15 min

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