

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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Jul 6, 2023 • 20min
237: Logan Brown | Part 2
Beautiful, iconic and trailblazing…three words we’d use to describe Logan Brown on the front cover of Glamour magazine. Today Logan joins us to discuss what it’s like to become an overnight celebrity, what went on behind the scenes of this iconic magazine shoot and his experience of navigating the NHS as a pregnant trans man -shoutout to his brilliant midwife Cath! Plus, tune in for cameos from baby Nova and THE Bailey Mills! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 2023 • 21min
237: Logan Brown | Part 1
Beautiful, iconic and trailblazing…three words we’d use to describe Logan Brown on the front cover of Glamour magazine. Today Logan joins us to discuss what it’s like to become an overnight celebrity, what went on behind the scenes of this iconic magazine shoot and his experience of navigating the NHS as a pregnant trans man -shoutout to his brilliant midwife Cath! Plus, tune in for cameos from baby Nova and THE Bailey Mills! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 2023 • 30min
236: Wes Streeting MP | Part 2
Want to know what an MP eats on a hangover? This week we chat with Labour MP Wes Streeting, who was kind enough to be interviewed on a Sunday morning, even after a night out on the tiles for a friend’s wedding. Wes is the current shadow health secretary and alongside Keir Starmer, has been instrumental in transforming the Labour Party into election-winning hopefuls for 2024. What is the best gay wedding entrance of all time, and would Jesus go on a Pride March? Tune in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 2023 • 40min
236: Wes Streeting MP | Part 1
Want to know what an MP eats on a hangover? This week we chat with Labour MP and political superstar in the making - Wes Streeting, who was kind enough to be interviewed on a Sunday morning, even after a night out on the tiles for a friend’s wedding. Wes is the current shadow health secretary and alongside Keir Starmer, has been instrumental in transforming the Labour Party into election-winning hopefuls for 2024. It's a refreshingly frank and honest chat from a politician and Wes leaves no questions unanswered. Plus, what is the best gay wedding entrance of all time, and would Jesus go on a Pride March? Tune in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 2023 • 32min
Gay to Ze: A Guide to LGBTQ+ Parenting | Part 2
Has it seriously taken this long for an A to Z on queer parenting?! Today we are joined by Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley, the fabulous team behind the Some Families and From Gay to Ze podcasts, and the new book The Queer Parent: Everything You Need to Know From Gay to Ze. We discuss the underrepresentation of parenting for queer women, distasteful analogies of infertile eggs, and how to use WhatsApp to dismantle the patriarchy! Plus, will Stu’s son marry Prince George?📍 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.

Jun 26, 2023 • 30min
Gay to Ze: A Guide to LGBTQ+ Parenting | Part 1
Has it seriously taken this long for an A to Z on queer parenting?! Today we are joined by Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley, the fabulous team behind the Some Families and From Gay to Ze podcasts, and the new book The Queer Parent: Everything You Need to Know From Gay to Ze. We discuss the underrepresentation of parenting for queer women, distasteful analogies of infertile eggs, and how to use WhatsApp to dismantle the patriarchy! Plus, will Stu’s son marry Prince George?📍 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.

Jun 22, 2023 • 27min
235: I Kissed a Boy Special: Ollie & Dan | Part 2
They are the couple that’s broken the internet- this week, fresh from the I Kissed A Boy reunion, we are joined by Ollie and Dan! This chat did not disappoint- they answer all of your questions about what went on behind the scenes in the masseria and they put the rumours to rest about their relationship before the show.📍 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.

Jun 22, 2023 • 29min
235: I Kissed a Boy Special: Ollie & Dan | Part 1
They are the couple that’s broken the internet- this week, fresh from the I Kissed A Boy reunion, we are joined by Ollie and Dan! This chat did not disappoint- they answer all of your questions about what went on behind the scenes in the masseria and they put the rumours to rest about their relationship before the show.📍 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.

Jun 19, 2023 • 40min
Culture Club Special: Writing a Trans Rom Com with Alex Bertie
Where are we at with Trans-male representation in the media? In this week’s Culture Club we are chatting to YouTube sensation Alex Bertie. Alex’s new novel More Me With You is the trans romcom we have ALL been hoping for. Tune in as we discuss the trans male experience on hookup apps as well as how iconic shows such as Shameless, Orange Is The New Black and Heartstopper have shaped LGBTQ+ representation on screen. Plus, who else used video games to explore their gender identity when they were younger?Listen now at https://www.audible.co.uk/moremewithyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 2023 • 28min
234: Pride Special: Homo Sapiens x Like Minded Friends Crossover | Part 2
Gay Awakenings! Brian May’s shampoo etiquette! What’s Kylie’s favourite biscuit? What better way to celebrate pride on Homo Sapiens than with a crossover extravaganza with one of our all-time favourite podcasts Like Minded Friends- hosted by comedians and friends of the show Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell. I was delighted to join them for a brilliant natter about Neighbours, lesbian love island, Tom’s new water decanter and The Titanic violinist of all things!The episode is split between our two feeds. So catch up on part 1 on Like Minded feed, and part 2 here on the Homo Sapiens Feed.Enjoy! xLINK TO LIKE MINDED FRIENDS - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/like-minded-friends-with-tom-allen-suzi-ruffell/id1049741444 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


