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.
Episodes
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Aug 25, 2017 • 11min
9. Peter Tatchell - we read your emails and feedback
The boys are back in Will's car to find out your views on this week's podcast. They discuss body shame at the gym, finding love in the countryside, and they announce the first Homo Sapiens baby! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 22, 2017 • 58min
8. Peter Tatchell
Will and Chris meet Peter Tatchell, a true LGBT+ hero. In an intimate conversation at his flat he tells Will and Chris his powerful life story, how his work has affected him personally, and what drives him to keep fighting for human rights around the world. Plus Will and Chris discuss body image, 'lesbian bed death’, and getting dumped via Whatspp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 18, 2017 • 10min
7. Bisi Alimi - we read your emails and feedback
Will and Chris discuss your reviews, talk rugby and darkrooms, and announce the winner of this week's Homo Sapiens T shirt. This week's episode is recorded in Will's car, as they wait for Chris's mum who has got lost shopping. But can they find her? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 15, 2017 • 51min
6: Bisi Alimi
Bisi Alimi is a truly inspirational Nigerian activist who had to leave his country after coming out on television. He tells his moving and uplifting story to Chris. Will and Chris discuss men wearing dresses and Will’s role as the ‘vicar’ at Chris’s wedding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 11, 2017 • 13min
5: Rebecca Root - we read your emails and feedback
Will and Chris go through your messages, your reviews from Grindr and discuss why you should never be a football referee. Plus - have you won a Homo Sapiens T shirt? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 8, 2017 • 52min
4: Rebecca Root
Rebecca Root got her big break playing transgender character, Judy, in BBC2’s Boy Meets Girl. She tells us about being misgendered, voice coaching trans women and working with Jake Gyllenhaal. Will recalls an incident in David Beckham’s garden and you tell us your sexual awakening stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 4, 2017 • 8min
3: John Grant - we read your emails and feedback
Will and Chris find out your views on the podcast, the John Grant interview and Will's Banksy theory. Plus they announce the first winner of Review of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 1, 2017 • 54min
2: John Grant
Will has lunch with singer and songwriter John Grant. They talk beauty, love addiction, PTSD and RuPaul's Drag Race. Will and Chris discuss the week's events and Will's embarrassing moments being recognised (or not!) in public. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 25, 2017 • 51min
1: Owen Jones
Writer and campaigner Owen Jones talks to Will and Chris about coming out, changing attitudes and falling in love with a fundamentalist Christian. Will and Chris discuss being a gay pop star and a potentially humiliating incident at Sir Elton John's party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
