

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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Feb 26, 2026 • 52min
Layton Williams & Straight People in Queer Spaces
This week actor and performer Layton Williams joins me to co-host and we are tackling a spicy question: should straight people be allowed in queer spaces? From hen parties and bottomless brunches to “straight-passing” partners and the politics of nightlife, we unpack who queer spaces are for and what happens when the vibe shifts.✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 2026 • 15min
Your Emails & TWO Homo Sapiens Appearances at the BAFTA's
Fresh off the BAFTA’s we’re diving in to the inbox to read your emails and messages with questions for Dr Gareth Patterson and Lesbian Hook Up culture reactions!Chris x✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 2026 • 50min
Roxy Bourdillon & U-Haul Lesbians
The glorious Roxy Boudillon joins me this week to discuss the meaning of 'U-Haul lesbians' and break down the stereotypes and cliches within queer dating.From hook-up culture and emotional intimacy to listener polls and dating dilemmas, we take a deep dive into what the data really says about how we date!Chris & Roxy x✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 2026 • 16min
Your Emails & Epstein/Mandelson Thoughts
The sun came out for 18 minutes so I simply had to record our weekly catch up, you’ve been writing in with thoughts about my Mandelson / Epstein theory and a pootle through your lovely feedback about our first episode with co-host Harriet Rose!Chris x✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 2026 • 53min
Harriet Rose & Homophobia in the Workplace
The divine Harriet Rose is co-hosting this week, and we’re covering everything: your homophobia at work stories, the Hollywood names she went viral with, and why she'll never stop telling people she's a lesbian!Make sure to follow Harriet's BRAND NEW podcast @bythewaypodcastishere!Chris & Harriet x✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 2026 • 16min
Your Emails About Heated Rivalry & First Signs of Spring!
A stroll round the garden and a weekly dive in to the inbox brings forth many many insights and opinions on last weeks Heated Rivalry, thanks to everyone who wrote in - keep sending your messages.Chris x✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 2026 • 55min
Heated Rivalry Special with Dr. Ranj
Dr. Ranj, paediatrician and broadcaster, reflects on the cultural whirlwind around Heated Rivalry. They unpack the rivals-to-lovers pull, why straight viewers connect to male vulnerability, and how shame and taboo shape desire. There are discussions of aesthetic lust, coming-out moments, privacy pressures on actors, and the show’s potential to boost queer visibility in sport.

Feb 3, 2026 • 17min
Your Emails & Homo Sapiens Dog Walk Gossip
Well hello, listeners. I’m diving into the inbox to find out what listener Ed has (or hasn’t) been up to in Berlin, sharing all the gossip from the Homo Sapiens dog walk – with added Traitors alumnus – and we finally discovered where the phrase ‘cottaging’ comes from…Click play now Chris x✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 2026 • 59min
Jodie Harsh & 2016 Nostalgia
✨ Nostalgia ✨ What were you doing in 2016? This week Jodie Harsh joins me on a journey of nostalgia into your 2016 flashbacks — the moments you loved, the ones you’d redo, and everything in between. Plus we get the skinny on what its like to be mates with Gaga, and the suprising person who used to take Charlie XCX to Jodie’s club night!Click play now x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 2026 • 13min
Your Emails & My Moustache
A gentle paddle through the inbox with your moustache stories, Traitors finale chat, and the shocking result of our homophobia in the work place poll.Plus! Don’t forget The Homo Sapiens Dog Walk is this Saturday 31st Jan. All details here:Sat 31st January @ 1pmMeet outside Regents bar & kitchen in Regents Park, LondonNearest tube station: Regents Park (Bakerloo line)EVENT IS FREE✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


