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Homo Sapiens

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Sep 7, 2023 • 26min

246: Creating Attitude Magazine | Part 2

Do you remember buying your first-ever edition of Attitude Magazine? This week we are deepdiving into LGBTQ+ culture with Darren Styles and Cliff Joannou, publisher and editor-in-chief of Attitude Magazine. From George Michael, to Prince William to the Heartstopper cast, Attitude has landed some of the most famous faces in the world as their cover stars. Today we discuss how difficult it once was to persuade LGBTQ+ people to be on their cover, how they have had to fight to remove Attitude from the top-shelves of newsagents and how their position as the biggest spokesperson for LGBTQ+ people continues to evolve! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 7, 2023 • 29min

246: Creating Attitude Magazine | Part 1

Do you remember buying your first ever edition of Attitude Magazine? This week we are deepdiving into LGBTQ+ culture with Darren Styles and Cliff Joannou, publisher and editor-in-chief of Attitude Magazine. From George Michael, to Prince William to the Heartstopper cast, Attitude has landed some of the most famous faces in the world as their cover stars. Today we discuss how difficult it once was to persuade LGBTQ+ people to be on their cover, how they have had to fight to remove Attitude from the top-shelves of newsagents and how their position as the biggest spokesperson for LGBTQ+ people continues to evolve! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 31, 2023 • 30min

245: Bimini | Part 2

‘Have a smile, stop being moody, raise a glass and shake your booty’. Listeners, this is your daily reminder sent from this week’s brilliant guest - artist, social media icon and drag race legend Bimini. It was a pleasure to welcome Bimini to HS Towers. Tune in as we discuss why Buffy the Vampire is a queer icon and why finding humour in their activism has been their key to success. Plus, what are Bimini’s skincare secrets? Tune in to find out x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 31, 2023 • 27min

245: Bimini | Part 1

‘Have a smile, stop being moody, raise a glass and shake your booty’. Listeners, this is your daily reminder sent from this week’s brilliant guest - artist, social media icon and drag race legend Bimini. It was a pleasure to welcome Bimini to HS Towers. We discuss why Buffy the Vampire is a queer icon and why finding humour in their activism has been their key to success. Plus, what are Bimini’s skincare secrets? Tune in to find out x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 29, 2023 • 29min

LGBTQ+ at University with Woody Cook

Today we welcome back the one and only Woody Cook and we are talking all about going to uni as an LGBTQ+ person. Woody is here to share his words of wisdom for freshers week- from welcoming your new roommates with a tray of cocktails, to what songs to play on the aux to get everyone on the dance floor. Plus, what’s it like having Fatboy Slim drop you off at Freshers?!Thank you to John Lewis & Partners and Intel for sponsoring the episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 24, 2023 • 28min

244: John Whaite | Part 2

How do you make the perfect cup of tea? This week’s guest has some strong and controversial opinions on the matter! We are of course talking about the one and only John Whaite, baker, broadcaster and one half of Strictly Come Dancing’s first-ever male same-sex partnership. This is a brilliant chat about his experience of being a gay man on two of the biggest shows on TV, dealing with shame and perfectionism and how writing his memoir allowed him to discover he has ADHD. Enjoy, John is a true trailblazer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 24, 2023 • 34min

244: John Whaite | Part 1

How do you make the perfect cup of tea? This week’s guest has some strong and controversial opinions on the matter! We are of course talking about the one and only John Whaite, baker, broadcaster and one half of Strictly Come Dancing’s first-ever male same-sex partnership. This is a brilliant chat about his experience of being a gay man on two of the biggest shows on TV, dealing with shame and perfectionism and how writing his memoir allowed him to discover he has ADHD. Enjoy, John is a true trailblazer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 17, 2023 • 33min

243: Culture Club: For The Love Of Animals with James Greenwood

James Greenwood, resident veterinarian and author of the memoir 'For The Love of Animals', joins the podcast to discuss the power of pet ownership for LGBTQ+ people. They cover topics such as the impact of dogs on couples and relationships, the link between veterinary drugs and suicide, bringing dogs on TV, defying societal norms, and well wishes from the hosts.
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Aug 15, 2023 • 38min

World Cup Special: Making Football LGBTQ+ inclusive

Trans men are reclaiming football, and Harry Nicholas & Arthur Webber are here to talk all about it! Today we speak to two of the leading forces behind TRUK (the first all trans-men football club) - We chat about navigating life as a trans gay man, the quest for gender inclusive sports kits, wanting Ken dolls over Barbies, and giving great head in football! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 10, 2023 • 25min

242: Gabriels' Jacob Lusk | Part 2

Gabriels are the musical trio who are taking the world by storm, with Elton John describing their first single as one of the best things he’s heard in 10 years. Today we are delighted to be joined by lead singer Jacob Lusk, whom you will have seen on stage with Elton himself during his headline set at Glastonbury. Jacob was born for stardom and it was a pleasure to chat with him about everything from growing up in Compton, his relationship with the church, why he chooses not to label his sexuality, and his brush with jail in order to secure his place on US TV show American Idol. Prepare to be blown away by this incredible chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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