Homo Sapiens
Episodes
Is Queer Parenting Making Us Too Hard on Ourselves with James Greenwood
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week returning co-host James Greenwood joins me to get deep on queer parenting, surrogacy and donor conception and how much we might be overthink...
Your Responses to the Pride Debate
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Another dive into the inbox this week and we've had a lot of responses about the pride debate and whether we're leaning more on the side of protest or...
Is Pride 2026 a Protest or a Celebration with Dani St. James
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dani St. James is back in the co-host chair to unpack whether Pride 2026 will be a protest or a celebration. Dani shares her insight from inside Not a...
Your Manosphere Emails & Dog Walk Reminder
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A little late reporting to you this week listeners as I am diving into the inbox from an unfamiliar garden in a rather cloudy Morocco! Thank you for y...
Has the Manosphere Infiltrated the Queer Community with Megan Crabbe
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The brilliant Megan Crabbe is back to unpack the rise of the manosphere, how it’s shaping ideas around masculinity, and whether it’s beginning to ...
Your Emails and Olympic Debate Responses
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's another dive into the inbox this week as we continue to discuss the ongoing olympic debate and read two powerful emails that have really stuck wi...
What Happened to 'I Kissed a Boy' with Roxy Bourdillon
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The brilliant Roxy Boudillon is back to unpack the cancellation of I Kissed a Boy/Girl, the power of queer reality TV, and whether these shows are jud...
Happy Easter & Spring Garden Updates!
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Easter listeners - I hope you are all enjoying the long weekend!Only a short one from me today: a whizz round the garden which is SPRINGing into...
When Your Existence Becomes a Debate with Charlie Craggs
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The brilliant Charlie Craggs joins me this week to talk about what happens when your existence becomes a debate and how that seeps into everything fro...
Your Emails & Trans Olympics Controversy
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a hell of a week people! In this episode we are diving into the inbox to hear your feedback on our latest episode on queer parenting with th...
No One Teaches You This: Queer Parenting with Dr. James Greenwood
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The brilliant Dr James Greenwood joins me this week to talk all things queer parenting — from surrogacy journeys and IVF realities to the unexpected...
Your Emails and SNL UK Review
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m diving into the inbox for a catch-up with you all. I share your messages on identity, ageing, and self-acceptance, plus a few recomme...
Is Queer Culture Too Focused on Youth? With Cliff Joannou Editor of Attitude Magazine
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Attitude editor and all-round delight Cliff Joannou joins me as co-host to unpack what you told us about queer ageing — from loneliness t...
Your Emails & PrEP Episode Feedback!
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A paddle through the inbox of dreams to read your reactions to our episode with Dr Gareth Patterson about PrEP & Doxy-PEP, exciting Homo Sapiens D...
Your LGBTQ+ Health Questions Answered by Dr. Gareth Patterson
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What should LGBTQ+ people know about their health right now? In this episode Gareth Patterson joins me to co-host and to answer your questions. From P...
Your Emails & My Harry Styles Story
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A dive in to the inbox of your reactions to our episode on open relationships & a tour of my bird boxes, plus a Harry Styles story from when we wo...
Why Are So Many Gay Couples Open? with Tag Warner
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosting this week is Gay Times Chair Tag Warner as we explore a big question: are open relationships becoming the future of queer love? Using our a...
Your Emails & Moustache Grabbers
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is officially here people and to celebrate I’m dipping to the inbox for your reactions to our episode with the delightful Layton Williams abo...
Layton Williams & Straight People in Queer Spaces
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 spa...
Your Emails & TWO Homo Sapiens Appearances at the BAFTA's
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 cul...
Roxy Bourdillon & U-Haul Lesbians
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 dat...
Your Emails & Epstein/Mandelson Thoughts
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 the...
Harriet Rose & Homophobia in the Workplace
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Your Emails About Heated Rivalry & First Signs of Spring!
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 every...
Heated Rivalry Special with Dr. Ranj
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week Dr. Ranj joins me for a dive into Heated Rivalry: the glossy hockey romance that’s sparked obsession, debate, tears and even whispers of a...
Your Emails & Homo Sapiens Dog Walk Gossip
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Jodie Harsh & 2016 Nostalgia
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
✨ 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 ...
Your Emails & My Moustache
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Morgan Rees & The Moustache
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do gay men love a moustache?Comedian and fresh-faced-turned-furry Morgan Rees joins me to talk all things moustache, with your messages and hot ta...
Your emails & a sourdough winner!
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A rummage through the post bag finds we have a sourdough winner, a comedy night for all to enjoy and which Homo Sapiens Host just landed themself a st...
Jessie Ware & Trusting Your Gut
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the link between queerness and trusting your gut?This week, I’m sharing a theory on this topic—and I’d love to know what you think. And...
Traitors’ Matty on Banning Conversion Therapy
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Way back in 2022 Matty and Harry came to talk to us about their incredible Ban Conversion Therapy campaign. Have a listen to get to know the man who i...
Your Emails & Homo Sapiens Dog Walk is GO 🐕
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Inbox ahoy! I’m back from holiday to plough through your Traitors tips, Raven Smith episode reactions, plus TV & book recommends. Click pla...
Raven Smith & Comparison Culture
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You asked for it — and the results are fascinating.83% of you say social media makes you feel behind… yet we’re all still scrolling. Why?This we...
Your Emails and Traitors Intel
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Which previous Homo Sapiens guest is on the new Traitors series? Who feels invisible with ageing? And do we overly romanticise lesbian love? A new yea...
Your 2025 Round Up & New Year’s hopes and dreams ✨
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Today’s a bit different — no co-host, just me, sitting by a beautiful river on my holidays, reading your 2025 round-ups and your h...
Yotam Ottolenghi - your emails and messages
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy betwixtmus! You’ve been writing in with more Chrimstas traditions and disasters, Listener Anthony thanks us for a Shon Faye therapy session, a...
🎄Christmas Special: Yotam Ottolenghi 🎄
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Christmas Day — Merry Christmas, everyone! Is the turkey in the oven yet? Or are you already wondering where it all went wrong?Fear not....
Charlie Craggs - Your emails & messages
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m on a Christmas walk, diving in to your messages. You’ve all been delighting in Charlie Craggs and last week revenge stories, a shocking piece ...
Charlie Craggs: Your Wild Revenge Confessions
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever got revenge after someone did you dirty? This week, we’re joined by the Queen of Comeuppance herself, viral revenge-story icon C...
Your emails and messages
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello. Lots to talk about this week - the first ever Homo Sapiens Dog Walk is officially announced, ‘Doppelbanger’ listeners have been making them...
Ryan O’Connell - Your Wild Hook Up Stories
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Queer Hollywood Powerhouse and creator/star of Special on Netflix - Ryan O’Connell jumps in to to co-host seat today and we plunge in to your wild h...
Shon Faye - Your emails & and messages
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s frosty, the tree is up, the inbox is popping. A very exciting IRL meet ups announcement, the Hot Queer Novel of the moment, and the Chaos/...
Shon Faye - Is Queer love different?
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is love? Baby don’t hurt me… This week we’re taking about all things Love. Is queer love different? What are the challenges? What is l...
Your Emails and Feedback
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A very interesting conundrum from a listener today that I think we can all relate to. And I’m about to get busted doing something I'm not supposed t...
Code Switching with Kadiff Kirwan
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Slow Horses fans get ready! This week mega star and all round gentleman Kadiff Kirwan joins me for co-hosting duties talking about your latest episode...
Joe Lycett - Your emails & feedback
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your Biphobia stories and feedback, John Waite’s steroid addiction confession, and my embarrassing explore page on instagram. All while&nb...
Joe Lycett: Why does everyone hate bisexuals?
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Joe Lycett jumps in to the co-host seat for the first time and we dive in to your emails and stories about the challenges facing the ‘B' i...
Your emails & feedback on Prostate health
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You have been bravely sharing your stories about Prostate health, with great tips on how all LGTQ+ people can advocate for ourselves with medical prof...
Dr James Greenwood: Why Aren’t We Talking About LGBTQ+ Prostate Health?
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr James Greenwood joins us today!You might know him as BBC Morning Live’s ridiculously handsome vet, but to me he’s a dear friend — a...
Your Emails & Feedback on the Ozempic debate
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris breaks a major Homo Sapiens rule, the dog is attacking someone, and the inbox is overflowing as the sourdough debate takes a sweary turn. We dig...
Get to Know Co-Host Megan Crabbe
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A little treat for you on this blustery Friday—an extra snippet from our first episode with the brilliant Megan Crabbe. Our conversation was so grea...
Megan Crabbe: The Ozempic Conversation We Need to Have
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Love it or hate it, weight-loss drug Ozempic has become a part of queer culture. But what’s driving it? Are we witnessing the collapse of the body p...
286: Your emails, Sourdough shade, queer venues changing lives, and… what is a ‘side’?
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back in front of the fire with a Beecham's Cold and Flu. This week we chat queer venues, the sourdough debate rumbles on and we start our own little '...
Layton Williams - The One Thing I Regret
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-Host reveal! Layton Williams joins the firm and things got deep this week. We asked you : If you could have your time again… what would you ...
284: Your emails / my Big Apple
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live & direct from New York — I’m diving into the big gay play making royal waves across the pond. Plus, the inbox is popping with your though...
Jessie Ware: The Power of a Diva
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You asked us to talk about Divas. So who better to join me for a deep div-a than Mother of Pearl herself: Jessie Ware. What makes a Diva? Why do the g...
282: Friendship & Party Goss
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm on a ramble! And I'm reading your emails about friendship, dishing the goss from the new series launch party, plus anyone got a good leather ...
282: Dani St. James - Trans Healthcare, Reintroducing Alcohol after sobriety, and what is Prohibition Era Transexualism?
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dani St James is a laugh. She’s done some incredible things for the community. And she’s got not one but two cute dogs. What more could you want f...
Homo Sapiens Meet Up
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do we want to make this IRL? [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
281: Your Emails / My Hangover
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello there, Just call me Tom Daley as I dive in to the Homo Sapiens inbox for your reactions to last week’s episode with Tom Allen on why it’...
280: Tom Allen - Gay Clocks, Secret Solo Bar Visits and What On Earth is Somber Yellow?
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone, please welcome our first All Star cost-host, Mr. Tom Allen! Tom is a wonderful friend and so when you all asked us to do an episo...
279: We’ve Got A LOT To Catch Up On…
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Homo Sapiens listeners! Welcome to the launch of Homo Sapiens All Stars. In today’s solo episode, I’m joining you from my garden f...
BIG NEWS!
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finally - all is revealed! Click to listen for the intel on the ALL NEW Homo Sapiens. First episode lands tomorrow - Tues 7th October. Can’t wait to...
We're coming back!
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A very quick message to let you know a few details about our return in September 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
278: Hannah Gadsby's Gender Agenda | Part 2
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are joined by the hilariously funny actor and comedian, Hannah Gadsby.Hannah's new Netflix special Gender Agenda was released earlier th...
278: Hannah Gadsby's Gender Agenda | Part 1
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are joined by the hilariously funny actor and comedian, Hannah Gadsby.Hannah's new Netflix special Gender Agenda was released earlier th...
277: The T is for Try Me, B*tch! With Charlie Craggs | Part 1
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*TRIGGER WARNING*: This episode contains discussions around suicide and rape. This week, we are joined by the incredible Charlie Craggs. Charlie is an...
277: The T is for Try Me, B*tch! With Charlie Craggs | Part 2
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning*: This episode contains discussions around suicide and rape.*This week, we are joined by the incredible Charlie Craggs. Charlie is an...
Culture Club: BFI Flare LGBTQIA+ Film Festival feat. Elliot Page + more!
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This year marks the 38th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival and to celebrate we are coming from you live from the red carpet! We were lucky enou...
276: Layton Williams | Part 2
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will we be seeing the return of Layton Williams to the stage soon? This week, we are absolutely thrilled to be joined by the wonderful star of hit Wes...
276: Layton Williams | Part 1
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will we be seeing the return of Layton Williams to the stage soon? This week, we are absolutely thrilled to be joined by the wonderful star of hit Wes...
275: Like Minded Homos Live Show | Part 2
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is an AGM (Annual Gay Meeting)? And what exactly is queer culture?! These are all important questions that we discussed with Tom Allen and Suzi R...
274: Culture Club: Revolutionary Acts - Love & Brotherhood in Black Gay Britain with Jason Okundaye
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard any good gossip lately? Our guest for today's Culure Club episode certainly has! We are joined by writer Jason Okundaye, who has writte...
273: Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*WARNING* This episode contains spoilers for Heartstopper Volume 5.Did Alice set out for Heartstopper to be a happy love story? Will Volume 6 really b...
Weekend Special: Crystal's libel case victory against Laurence Fox
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You may know Crystal from the very first series of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK. However, the Canadian drag queen has been in the news recently for another ...
272: LGBT+ History Month Special with Lisa Power, co-founder of Stonewall | Part 2
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What was it like being LGBT+ in Britain under Section 28? This week, in honour of LGBT+ History month, we are joined by a true trailblazer, the matria...
272: LGBT+ History Month Special with Lisa Power, co-founder of Stonewall | Part 1
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What was it like being LGBT+ in Britain under Section 28? This week, in honour of LGBT+ History month, we are joined by a true trailblazer, the matria...
271: Ginger Johnson | Part 2
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Exactly how long does it take the reigning Queen of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK to get into drag?! Today we are honoured to be joined by royalty at HS towe...
271: Ginger Johnson | Part 1
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Exactly how long does it take the reigning Queen of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK to get into drag?! Today we are honoured to be joined by royalty at HS towe...
LGBT+ History Month: The Pink Pound
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Exactly what is The Pink Pound and how does it give us an insight into queer history?Well listeners, to celebrate LGBT history month, we have a lovely...
270: Henry Holland | Part 2
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does Henry Holland get his iconic quiff?! And how does he stay relentlessly positive? These are just some of the questions we ask the legendary de...
270: Henry Holland | Part 1
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does Henry Holland get his iconic quiff?! And how does he stay relentlessly positive? These are just some of the questions we ask the legendary de...
269: Harris Reed | Part 2
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do Sam Smith, Adele, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé all have in common? They’ve all been dressed by the creative genius that is Harris Reed.Harris h...
269: Harris Reed | Part 1
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do Sam Smith, Adele, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé all have in common? They’ve all been dressed by the creative genius that is Harris Reed.Harris h...
268: Culture Club: LGBTQ+ Poetry with Otamere Guobadia
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listeners- why not add some queer poetry to your reading lists this January? Today we are thrilled to be joined by writer, journalist and model Otamer...
267: Jack Rooke, creator of Big Boys | Part 2
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are channelling The Traitors as comedian and writer Jack Rooke joins us at the Homo Sapiens round-table. Jack is the creator of the award-win...
267: Jack Rooke, creator of Big Boys | Part 1
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are channelling The Traitors as comedian and writer Jack Rooke joins us at the Homo Sapiens round-table. Jack is the creator of the award-win...
266: All of Us Strangers Special: Andrew Scott & Andrew Haigh
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by not one but TWO Hollywood superstars!! Fresh from ‘a dirty gay sweep’ at awards season, we are thrilled to be joined by And...
265: Health, fitness and body confidence for GBTQ+ people | Part 2
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
12% of all gym sign-ups happen in January, but what is unique about health and fitness for the queer community? Body confidence, body image, and the g...
265: Health, fitness and body confidence for GBTQ+ people | Part 1
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
12% of all gym sign-ups happen in January, but what is unique about health and fitness for the queer community? Body confidence, body image, and the g...
Dry January: What are the benefits for LGBTQ+ people?
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dry January: Who's doing it, who's lasting the distance, who's ditched it, what are the benefits and what does it mean for LGBTQ+ people? Here is a sn...
264: Your Sex and Relationship Dilemmas answered with Cody Rigsby | Part 2
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is sex BEFORE a date the best policy? Should we ban uploading old photos on Grindr profiles? And why is tactful pettiness important? Today we are brin...
264: Your Sex and Relationship Dilemmas answered with Cody Rigsby | Part 1
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is sex BEFORE a date the best policy? Should we ban uploading old photos on Grindr profiles? And why is tactful pettiness important? Today we are brin...
Culture Club: The Closet: how clothes provide a lens into queerness | Part 2
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you have a favorite item of clothing during your childhood? Clothes, what we wear and why we wear them provide a lens into so many aspects of quee...
Culture Club: The Closet: how clothes provide a lens into queerness | Part 1
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you have a favorite item of clothing during your childhood? Clothes, what we wear and why we wear them provide a lens into so many aspects of quee...
🎄 Joe Lycett's Christmas Advice! 🎄
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should Christmas be changed to 1st December? What is your Christmas tree decoration etiquette? Today I am talking about being queer at Christmas with ...
262: Christmas Special: A Queer Cultural roundup of 2023 and what not to miss in 2024 | Part 2
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Xmas Entertainment Recommendations! What are your queer cultural and entertainment highlights of 2023? Is it Red, White & Royal Blue, I Kissed A B...
262: Christmas Special: A Queer Cultural roundup of 2023 and what not to miss in 2024 | Part 1
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Xmas Entertainment Recommendations! What are your queer cultural and entertainment highlights of 2023? Is it Red, White & Royal Blue, I Kissed A B...
261: Leo Reich | Part 2
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are your worst dating app stories? Is dating as a young queer man a dumpster fire or a delight? Today we are answering these questions and are th...