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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The podcast currently has 477 episodes available.

Homo Sapiens episodes:

November 02, 2023 254: Matt Rogers: Las Culturistas | Part 1
Is Nicole Scherzinger a British national Treasure? What’s the best pop song of all-time? This week we are thrilled to welcome cultural royalty to HS Towers. The brilliant Matt Rogers, comedian, actor and co-host of the enormously successful Las Culturistas podcast joins us to discuss all things LGBTQ+ culture. From Jessie J, to insta gays to run in’s with Mariah Carey aka the queen of christmas- it was a hoot!

You can buy tickets to Matt's show 'Have You Heard of Christmas?' at the Soho Theatre this November here.
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20min
October 30, 2023 Stephen Fry: How a Psychiatrist saved my life
Stephen Fry is a figurehead for mental health reform and progress and this week he has highlighted the need for more physiatrists - stating ‘psychiatry saved my life at its lowest moment. I don’t believe I would be here today if it were not for the psychiatrist who rescued me.’ Today we speak with him about how his younger years were filled with stealing, lying and eventually prison, before he was finally given his diagnosis of bi-polar disorder. He discusses the wide-ranging effects of living with bi-polar with his characteristic wit and candour and it's a fascinating chat.

You can listen to the full episode with Stephen Fry here.
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11min
October 26, 2023 253: Cat Burns | Part 2
Are you a people pleaser? This episode will speak to you! We were honoured to welcome international superstar Cat Burns to HS Towers this week! She is one of THE most exciting queer singer-songwriters to date. She’s had quite the year, from supporting Ed Sheeran on tour, to collaborating and touring with Sam Smith. Plus, she counts Elton John as one of the fans. We speak about how to manage being a people pleaser, why being on Tik Tok helped her come out and grappling with compulsory heterosexuality. Plus, your Madonna reviews are IN.
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21min
October 26, 2023 253: Cat Burns | Part 1
Are you a people pleaser? This episode will speak to you! We were honoured to welcome international superstar Cat Burns to HS Towers this week! She is one of THE most exciting queer singer-songwriters to date. She’s had quite the year, from supporting Ed Sheeran on tour, to collaborating and touring with Sam Smith. Plus, she counts Elton John as one of the fans. We speak about how to manage being a people pleaser, why being on Tik Tok helped her come out and grappling with compulsory heterosexuality. Plus, your Madonna reviews are IN.
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25min
October 19, 2023 252: Arlene Phillips | Part 2
What did Whitney Houston hate about her feet? What was it like to experience a Freddie Mercury party? Arlene Phillips has choreographed some of the most iconic music videos of all time, from Whitney’s I Wanna Dance with Somebody, to Elton’s I’m Still Standing- and in her own words has worked with all of the biggest divas in history. Her formation of the dance group Hot Gossip revolutionised the dance landscape into what it is today- a celebration of diversity, inclusivity, and authentic expression. Arlene is a true trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community and it was a pleasure to sit down with her and discuss everything from how the aids crisis impacted the dance community in the late 1970’s, to the genesis of the first-ever Strictly Come Dancing pilot.
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25min
October 19, 2023 252: Arlene Phillips | Part 1
What did Whitney Houston hate about her feet? What was it like to experience a Freddie Mercury party? Arlene Phillips has choreographed some of the most iconic music videos of all time, from Whitney’s I Wanna Dance with Somebody to Elton’s I’m Still Standing- and in her own words has worked with all of the biggest divas in history. Her formation of the dance group Hot Gossip revolutionised the dance landscape into what it is today- a celebration of diversity, inclusivity, and authentic expression. Arlene is a true trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community and it was a pleasure to sit down with her and discuss everything from how the aids crisis impacted the dance community in the late 1970’s, to the genesis of the first-ever Strictly Come Dancing pilot.
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39min
October 12, 2023 251: Coming Out Day: How to support people who are coming out | Part 2
Who supported you when you came out? Is there anything you wish people had said or done to support? Or is there anything you wish people hadn’t said? To celebrate National Coming Out Day, we have created a guide for the friends and family of LGBTQ+ people, who wish to help their loved ones on their coming out journey but don’t know how. This audio guide has been created using the stories and advice of our brilliant LGBTQ+ listeners based on their own journeys. So LGBTQ+ allies- listen up! Plus Chris has enlisted the help of pro footballer and LGBTQ+ advocate Zander Murray to guide you through x
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27min
October 12, 2023 251: Coming Out Day: How to support people who are coming out | Part 1
Who supported you when you came out? Is there anything you wish people had said or done to support? Or is there anything you wish people hadn’t said? To celebrate National Coming Out Day, we have created a guide for the friends and family of LGBTQ+ people, who wish to help their loved ones on their coming out journey but don’t know how. This audio guide has been created using the stories and advice of our brilliant LGBTQ+ listeners based on their own journeys. So LGBTQ+ allies- listen up! Plus Chris has enlisted the help of pro footballer and LGBTQ+ advocate Zander Murray to guide you through x
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19min
October 10, 2023World Mental Health Day: How to Overcome Shame as an LGBTQ+ person ft. Munroe Bergdorf, Arthur Parkinson and Torrey Peters
It’s been a difficult week for our LGBTQ+ community but we will continue to fight on your behalf until you have the rights and respect you deserve. Today on world mental health day we’ve delved into our archives to bring you the most fruitful conversations we’ve had surrounding LGBTQ+ mental health, shame and how to overcome it. Tune in for some pearls of wisdom from the likes of Munroe Bergdorf, Arthur Parkinson and Torrey Peters. If you are looking for tools, these conversations are an incredible place to start.

Links to the full episodes here -
The Gay Therapist aka Nick Fager
Torrey Peters
Arthur Parkinson
Munroe Bergdorf
Scottee

If you, or anyone you know has been affected by any of the issues raised in these conversations, take a look at these resources:

Mind Out- an online LGBTQ+ mental health online support service- see here

Samaritans operate a 24-hour service helpline available every day of the year.
Phone: 116123
Email: [email protected].

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25min
October 04, 2023 250: Stranger in My Family: The DNA test that changed my life | Part 2
Have you ever thought about doing a DNA test to learn more about your heritage? Today's guest is the brilliant filmmaker Luke Davies, creator and subject of BBC Documentary ‘Stranger In My Family’. Luke felt different from his family when growing up but always attributed this to the fact he was LGBTQ+. Luke then did a DNA test that brought a family secret to light and changed their lives forever. Tune in to hear this unique story about belonging, chosen family, and heritage.

Stranger In My Family is available to watch now.

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18min

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