

Homo Sapiens
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 every Thursday - the more the merrier! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 18, 2023 • 31min
230: Dannii Minogue | Part 1
Do you want dating advice from an LGBTQ+ icon? Look no further! Today we are chatting with THE Dannii Minogue, all about her new show ‘I Kissed A Boy’. Plus, we find out Dannii’s dream date, her dating app stories and she helps us with a few of your dating woe’s. Let us know how you’re finding I Kissed A Boy so far!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 2023 • 35min
Eurovision Special: LIVE FROM LIVERPOOL!
What are your Eurovision party essentials?! Is there such thing as too much glitter? Today is the day! It’s the Eurovision final and team Homo Sapiens has been in Liverpool speaking to fans from across the globe about why Eurovision is so special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 2023 • 27min
229: How To Be Your Own Therapist with Owen O'Kane | Part 2
What do LGBTQ+ people find difficult to talk about? This week we are checking in on our mental health ahead of Mental Health Awareness week with brilliant psychotherapist and ted-talker Owen O’Kane. Owen has written a book called Be Your Own Therapist and we discuss how to move from shame to freedom, how to open up about sex and loneliness and navigating family as an LGBTQ+ person. Plus, what’s all of this got to do with cottaging?!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 2023 • 35min
229: How To Be Your Own Therapist with Owen O'Kane | Part 1
What do LGBTQ+ people find difficult to talk about? This week we are checking in on our mental health ahead of Mental Health Awareness week with brilliant psychotherapist and ted-talker Owen O’Kane. Owen has written a book called Be Your Own Therapist and we discuss how to move from shame to freedom, how to open up about sex and loneliness and navigating family as an LGBTQ+ person. Plus, what’s all of this got to do with cottaging?!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 2023 • 20min
228: Eurovision Special: The Euroball | Part 2
Is Liverpool the campest city in the UK? It’s time! In this special episode in partnership with The National Lottery we are talking about EUROVISION! We are kicking off our coverage by chatting about the brilliant Euro Ball- a party hosted in Liverpool that will celebrate Eurovision in all its glory through Vogueing. We are chatting to Darren Suarez, the founder of the Vogue Ball and writer and actor Rikki Beadle Blair who will be taking on the role as master of ceremonies. And you can get involved in the fun and watch The National Lottery’s Big Eurovision Welcome on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from Monday May 8 as part of a special programme, ‘Eurovision Welcomes The World’. Thank you so much to the National Lottery for making this episode possible.📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 2023 • 28min
228: Eurovision Special: The Euroball | Part 1
Is Liverpool the campest city in the UK? It’s time! In this special episode in partnership with The National Lottery we are talking about EUROVISION! We are kicking off our coverage by chatting about the brilliant Euro Ball- a party hosted in Liverpool that will celebrate Eurovision in all its glory through Vogueing. We are chatting to Darren Suarez, the founder of the Vogue Ball and writer and actor Rikki Beadle Blair who will be taking on the role as master of ceremonies. And you can get involved in the fun and watch The National Lottery’s Big Eurovision Welcome on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from Monday May 8 as part of a special programme, ‘Eurovision Welcomes The World’. Thank you so much to the National Lottery for making this episode possible.📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 2023 • 30min
Bonus Episode: Liv Little
It’s a culture club kind of day! On today’s bonus episode we are joined by Liv Little. Liv is the founder of the groundbreaking Galdem magazine and has just released her debut novel Rosewater. Rosewater is the ultimate queer love story- I gobbled it up! Plus we chat all about intergenerational friendships and moving to the seaside!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 2023 • 26min
227: Joesef | Part 2
Is going back to your ex for ‘closure’ ever a good idea? Is Kylie’s ‘Love At First Sight’ the best song ever? Today we are super excited to be joined by the insanely talented Joesef. He’s a singer songwriter responsible for some of the best soulful bangers you will ever listen to. Today he’s turning his talents to relationship Agony Uncling as well as telling us his story of growing up in Glasgow, Scotland. Plus, click play to find out more about Chris’s recent brush with Harry Styles!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 2023 • 28min
227: Joesef | Part 1
Is going back to your ex for ‘closure’ ever a good idea? Is Kylie’s ‘Love At First Sight’ the best song ever? Today we are super excited to be joined by the insanely talented Joesef. He’s a singer songwriter responsible for some of the best soulful bangers you will ever listen to. Today he’s turning his talents to relationship Agony Uncling as well as telling us his story of growing up in Glasgow, Scotland. Plus, click play to find out more about Chris’s recent brush with Harry Styles!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 2023 • 29min
226: Have you been ghosted by a friend? with Elizabeth Day | Part 2
Have you ever fallen out of love with a friend? Is it acceptable to end a friendship by text? Today we are joined by Elizabeth Day, host of the brilliant How To Fail podcast for the ultimate podcast extravaganza. We talk all about queerness and failure, as well as Elizabeth's new book Friendaholic. Friendaholic is a much needed handbook on friendships- how to navigate them as a conflict avoidant, how to set expectations and how to survive a friendship ghosting!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.