Homo Sapiens

Guys... Alan’s got a confession to make. All we can say is - please forgive him. Plus a listener is stranded in the Italian Alps, we’re discussing how to ask a friend at work if they’re gay and why is a hetero kiss on tv portrayed as love, but a gay kiss is portrayed as sexual. It’s all go people!Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍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.

What do you do when Sir Ian McKellen comes to you for life advice? What was it like spending time with Rock Hudson? Why was Chris’s date climbing up a building? This week we are joined by dear friend and icon Armistead Maupin. Armistead is the creator of San Francisco chronicle Tales of The City that changed the face of Queer Literature. He sat down with Chris to talk about the latest adaptation of Tales on Netflix starring Ellen Page and a whole lot more - the boy has lived!!Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍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.

Uh oh! This week on Homo Sapiens Linda the Lawyer is not happy with Alan, something's up with Chris and we take a deep dive into the hidden transgender themes in The Matrix. Enjoy! XBe sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍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.

Jesus was Gay? Can meditation make you high? What thing has Alan always secretly wanted? We catch up with avant-garde artist, composer, director and Pop Icon Laurie Anderson for a wonderful episode full of Laurie’s wisdom, warmth and zen wit. Enjoy.Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍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.

How did the Spice Girls get Alan in trouble? What did Julia Roberts do that made everyone crazy? What totally inappropriate clothing did Alan wear to a Film premiere? Plus Alexa interrupts, we reflect on Patti Smith and read your messages and feedback. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍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.

Icon, Legend, Artist, Author, Poet and Musician. These titles can only describe the divine PATTI SMITH! How did Patti pay the rent at the Chelsea Hotel? What performance left her in tears? Plus Patti reflects on her relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe and we question if Alan is back to his old tricks?Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍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.

SO much to catch up on this week! Who did Kylie Minogue take to court? Why is Chris waiting for an explosion? And the juice mystery is finally solved. Plus a wonderful and heartwarming letter from Texas.Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍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.

A few years back Munroe Bergdorf was a model for L’Oreal who chose to speak out about systemic racism. She was promptly removed from the campaign. Cut to Black Lives Matter protests a few years later and it seems the world may be starting to catch up with her. She’s here to tell us her amazing story that has an incredible twist and to talk to us about what brands can do to properly help LGBTQ+ people, particularly beyond pride month when the rainbows disappear. She’s an inspiring force for good. Who could ask for a better guest? Big thanks to Facebook for sponsoring this special episode. x 💙 Facebook For Business : https://www.facebook.com/business🧜‍♀️ Mermaids Charity: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk🖤 Black Lives Matter:  https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.coBe sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍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.

Fist fights! Saving gay bars! Leading the Pride Parade! We are de-lighted to be joined by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. He sat down with us before lockdown and laid out his vision for an inclusive and diverse LGBTQ+ London, explained the important distinction between assimilation and integration, and shares some merry tales of being hit on by gay men along the way. Well, they’re only human. Listen and Enjoy x Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍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.

Happy Pride Month! This week we react to a scathing review, find out if Alan has joined the Freemasons, debate vegan Birkenstocks and discover how Alan made Barack Obama chuckle.Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍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.