

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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Nov 23, 2023 • 21min
258: William Hanson, The Etiquette Expert | Part 2
Are you crumbling over Christmas card etiquette? How do you ask your guests to leave politely at the end of an evening? Today the King of etiquette William Hanson returned to HS Towers to answer all of your questions- from asking someone to remind you of their name after a one-night stand, how to disagree with someone politely and what is the etiquette about posting your political views online.📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍Subscribe here for ad free listening📍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.

Nov 23, 2023 • 32min
258: William Hanson, The Etiquette Expert | Part 1
Are you crumbling over Christmas card etiquette? How do you ask your guests to leave politely at the end of an evening? Today the King of etiquette William Hanson returned to HS Towers to answer all of your questions- from asking someone to remind you of their name after a one-night stand, how to disagree with someone politely and what is the etiquette about posting your political views online.📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍Subscribe here for ad free listening📍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.

Nov 16, 2023 • 20min
257: Trans Awareness Week: Schuyler Bailar/ pinkmantaray | Part 2
Back in 2015, today’s guest Schuyler Bailar made headlines for being the first openly transgender athlete to compete in a US Division 1 National sports team. Since then, Schuyler has been named as one the most influential Trans activists and his Instagram (pinkmantaray) documenting his transition has helped educate trans and cis people all over the world. This is a beautiful chat about the intersectionality of being half Korean, trans and living in America, the importance of trans inclusion in sports and how engaging properly with trans people will change mindsets. Plus, hear the heartwarming story of when Schuyler told his Korean grandmother he was trans.You can buy Schuyler's book 'He/ She / They' here.📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍Subscribe here for ad free listening📍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.

Nov 16, 2023 • 22min
257: Trans Awareness Week: Schuyler Bailar/ pinkmantaray | Part 1
Back in 2015, today’s guest Schuyler Bailar made headlines for being the first openly transgender athlete to compete in a US Division 1 National sports team. Since then, Schuyler has been named as one the most influential Trans activists and his Instagram (pinkmantaray) documenting his transition has helped educate trans and cis people all over the world. This is a beautiful chat about the intersectionality of being half Korean, trans and living in America, the importance of trans inclusion in sports and how engaging properly with trans people will change mindsets. Plus, hear the heartwarming story of when Schuyler told his Korean grandmother he was trans.You can buy Schuyler's book 'He/ She / They' here. 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍Subscribe here for ad free listening📍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.

Nov 9, 2023 • 19min
256: Jonathan Van Ness | Part 2
Today we are THRILLED to welcome iconic hairstylist, podcaster, Netflix star and fierce defender of LGBTQ+ rights Jonathan Van Ness. Jonathan speaks refreshingly about how his gender expression is still a journey, from growing up as queer in rural Illinois to becoming a hugely visible gender-non-confirming public figure. Plus, we find out Jonathan’s favourite things about being in London Town and how styling Barbies as a child led him to launch one of the world’s biggest hair brands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 9, 2023 • 19min
256: Jonathan Van Ness | Part 1
Today we are THRILLED to welcome iconic hairstylist, podcaster, Netflix star and fierce defender of LGBTQ+ rights Jonathan Van Ness. Jonathan speaks refreshingly about how his gender expression is still a journey, from growing up as queer in rural Illinois to becoming a hugely visible gender-non-confirming public figure. Plus, we find out Jonathan’s favourite things about being in London Town and how styling Barbies as a child led him to launch one of the world’s biggest hair brands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6, 2023 • 24min
Trans Parent Day: How to be a supportive parent for your trans child | Part 2
How should you support your child’s transition? This weekend was Trans Parent Day- a day to honour trans parents and the parents of trans children. To celebrate, we spoke to activist and former serviceman Jaxon Feeley and his brilliant mum Sharon. Jaxon grew up in Wigan and served in both the military and prison services. Jaxon chose to transition at the age of 27 with the full support of his parents and two siblings. This episode is full of suggestions and guidance on how to be a supportive parent to your trans child- from how to tell extended family and friends, how to meet mistakes such as misgendering with love and the importance of trusting your child when it comes to their own gender identity. It’s a truly heartwarming episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6, 2023 • 30min
Trans Parent Day: How to be a supportive parent for your trans child | Part 1
How should you support your child’s transition? This weekend was Trans Parent Day- a day to honour trans parents and the parents of trans children. To celebrate, we spoke to activist and former serviceman Jaxon Feeley and his brilliant mum Sharon. Jaxon grew up in Wigan and served in both the military and prison services. Jaxon chose to transition at the age of 27 with the full support of his parents and two siblings. This episode is full of suggestions and guidance on how to be a supportive parent to your trans child- from how to tell extended family and friends, how to meet mistakes such as misgendering with love and the importance of trusting your child when it comes to their own gender identity. It’s a truly heartwarming episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 2023 • 24min
254: Matt Rogers: Las Culturistas | Part 2
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 2023 • 19min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


