Homo Sapiens
Episodes
261: Leo Reich | Part 1
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...
260: Stephen K. Amos | Part 2
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happened when comedian and national treasure Stephen K Amos met the Pope and asked him about being LGBTQ+? The answer will suprise you! Stephen j...
260: Stephen K. Amos | Part 1
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happened when comedian and national treasure Stephen K Amos met the Pope and asked him about being LGBTQ+? The answer will suprise you! Stephen j...
World Aids Day Special: The HIV Vaccination Trial
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where are we at with the creation of a preventative HIV vaccination and what is the groundbreaking science involved? How have previous depictions of A...
World Aids Day Special: Remembering the AIDS crisis with Russel T Davies and Ruth Coker Burks
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Homo Sapiens we remember the men who were shamed and neglected during their final days living with AIDS. We also hear the personal stories of...
259: Nick Grimshaw | Part 2
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Homo Sapiens we met with the one and only Nick Grimshaw- DJ, podcaster, author and interior design guru! Grimmy is one of the greatest st...
259: Nick Grimshaw | Part 1
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Homo Sapiens we met with the one and only Nick Grimshaw- DJ, podcaster, author and interior design guru! Grimmy is one of the greatest st...
258: William Hanson, The Etiquette Expert | Part 2
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Wi...
258: William Hanson, The Etiquette Expert | Part 1
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Wi...
257: Trans Awareness Week: Schuyler Bailar/ pinkmantaray | Part 2
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 spo...
257: Trans Awareness Week: Schuyler Bailar/ pinkmantaray | Part 1
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 spo...
256: Jonathan Van Ness | Part 2
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are THRILLED to welcome iconic hairstylist, podcaster, Netflix star and fierce defender of LGBTQ+ rights Jonathan Van Ness. Jonathan speaks r...
256: Jonathan Van Ness | Part 1
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are THRILLED to welcome iconic hairstylist, podcaster, Netflix star and fierce defender of LGBTQ+ rights Jonathan Van Ness. Jonathan speaks r...
Trans Parent Day: How to be a supportive parent for your trans child | Part 2
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Trans Parent Day: How to be a supportive parent for your trans child | Part 1
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
254: Matt Rogers: Las Culturistas | Part 2
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
254: Matt Rogers: Las Culturistas | Part 1
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Stephen Fry: How a Psychiatrist saved my life
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Fry is a figurehead for mental health reform and progress and this week he has highlighted the need for more physiatrists - stating ‘psychia...
253: Cat Burns | Part 2
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a people pleaser? This episode will speak to you! We were honoured to welcome international superstar Cat Burns to HS Towers this week! She is...
253: Cat Burns | Part 1
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a people pleaser? This episode will speak to you! We were honoured to welcome international superstar Cat Burns to HS Towers this week! She is...
252: Arlene Phillips | Part 2
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What did Whitney Houston hate about her feet? What was it like to experience a Freddie Mercury party? Arlene Phillips has choreographed some of the mo...
252: Arlene Phillips | Part 1
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What did Whitney Houston hate about her feet? What was it like to experience a Freddie Mercury party? Arlene Phillips has choreographed some of the mo...
251: Coming Out Day: How to support people who are coming out | Part 2
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who supported you when you came out? Is there anything you wish people had said or done to support? Or is there anything you wish people hadn’t said...
251: Coming Out Day: How to support people who are coming out | Part 1
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who supported you when you came out? Is there anything you wish people had said or done to support? Or is there anything you wish people hadn’t said...
World Mental Health Day: How to Overcome Shame as an LGBTQ+ person ft. Munroe Bergdorf, Arthur Parkinson and Torrey Peters
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a difficult week for our LGBTQ+ community but we will continue to fight on your behalf until you have the rights and respect you deserve. ...
250: Stranger in My Family: The DNA test that changed my life | Part 2
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about doing a DNA test to learn more about your heritage? Today's guest is the brilliant filmmaker Luke Davies, creator and subj...
250: Stranger in My Family: The DNA test that changed my life | Part 1
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about doing a DNA test to learn more about your heritage? Today's guest is the brilliant filmmaker Luke Davies, creator and subj...
Culture Club: Bellies with Nicola Dinan
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bellies is the queer love story that has been named the new Normal People and we are all here for it! It’s a queer coming-of-age romance which follo...
249: Paddy O'Connell | Part 2
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are thrilled to welcome an absolute legend of British broadcasting and journalism- Paddy O’Connell. He has fronted huge BBC shows such as E...
249: Paddy O'Connell | Part 1
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are thrilled to welcome an absolute legend of British broadcasting and journalism- Paddy O’Connell. He has fronted huge BBC shows such as E...
Why do we skip over bisexuality?
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why are villains on screen often portrayed as bisexual? Is Brokeback Mountain a bisexual love story? Its bisexual awareness week and today we deep div...
248: Nadia Whittome MP | Part 2
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are there really more statues of horses than women in Parliament? Today we welcome one of our most requested guests- Labour MP Nadia Whittome. How has...
248: Nadia Whittome MP | Part 1
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are there really more statues of horses than women in Parliament? Today we welcome one of our most requested guests- Labour MP Nadia Whittome. How has...
247: Erdem | Part 2
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
London Fashion Week is upon us, and we are absolutely thrilled to be joined by THE Erdem to take us behind the scenes of London Fashion Week- the chao...
247: Erdem | Part 1
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
London Fashion Week is upon us, and we are absolutely thrilled to be joined by THE Erdem to take us behind the scenes of London Fashion Week- the chao...
246: Creating Attitude Magazine | Part 2
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember buying your first-ever edition of Attitude Magazine? This week we are deepdiving into LGBTQ+ culture with Darren Styles and Cliff Joan...
246: Creating Attitude Magazine | Part 1
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember buying your first ever edition of Attitude Magazine? This week we are deepdiving into LGBTQ+ culture with Darren Styles and Cliff Joan...
245: Bimini | Part 2
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
‘Have a smile, stop being moody, raise a glass and shake your booty’. Listeners, this is your daily reminder sent from this week’s brilliant gue...
245: Bimini | Part 1
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
‘Have a smile, stop being moody, raise a glass and shake your booty’. Listeners, this is your daily reminder sent from this week’s brilliant gue...
LGBTQ+ at University with Woody Cook
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome back the one and only Woody Cook and we are talking all about going to uni as an LGBTQ+ person. Woody is here to share his words of w...
244: John Whaite | Part 2
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you make the perfect cup of tea? This week’s guest has some strong and controversial opinions on the matter! We are of course talking about t...
244: John Whaite | Part 1
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you make the perfect cup of tea? This week’s guest has some strong and controversial opinions on the matter! We are of course talking about t...
243: Culture Club: For The Love Of Animals with James Greenwood
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can pet ownership help your mental health? This week the Homo Sapiens resident vet James Greenwood is here to talk to us all about his new book For Th...
World Cup Special: Making Football LGBTQ+ inclusive
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trans men are reclaiming football, and Harry Nicholas & Arthur Webber are here to talk all about it! Today we speak to two of the leading forces b...
242: Gabriels' Jacob Lusk | Part 2
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gabriels are the musical trio who are taking the world by storm, with Elton John describing their first single as one of the best things he’s heard ...
242: Gabriels' Jacob Lusk | Part 1
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gabriels are the musical trio who are taking the world by storm, with Elton John describing their first single as one of the best things he’s heard ...
Hay Pride: A trip to rural pride in Wales
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rural pride celebrations are transforming what it means to be LGBTQ+ in rural areas. Team Homo Sapiens travelled to the tiny market town of Hay on Wye...
241: Who Shat on the Floor at my Wedding? | Part 2
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do if someone defecates on the floor at your wedding? You launch an investigation to find out who did it! It’s the wildly successful pod...
241: Who Shat on the Floor at my Wedding? | Part 1
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do if someone defecates on the floor at your wedding? You launch an investigation to find out who did it! It’s the wildly successful pod...
The making of Heartstopper with Alice Oseman
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Heartstopper week people! Season 2 is finally upon us and today we are bringing you a snippet of our amazing chat with Heartstopper creator Ali...
240: Morgan Rees | Part 2
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Icks! Open Relationships! Anal Sex! Today’s guest Morgan Rees has been taking the comedy circuit by storm with his incredible shows about life as a ...
240: Morgan Rees | Part 1
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Icks! Open Relationships! Anal Sex! Today’s guest Morgan Rees has been taking the comedy circuit by storm with his incredible shows about life as a ...
Confronting the barriers in your life with Carson Tueller
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Disability Pride Month so this week we are throwing it back to an incredible chat with disability activist and life coach Carson Tueller. Carso...
239: Jake Shears | Part 2
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, fresh from two unbelievable performances at Glastonbury and Mighty Hoopla, we are joined by the icon that is Jake Shears. Ja...
239: Jake Shears | Part 1
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, fresh from two unbelievable performances at Glastonbury and Mighty Hoopla, we are joined by the icon that is Jake Shears. Ja...
238: A Diary of London Trans+ Pride with Travis Alabanza
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got an exciting and inspiring episode for you this week - we’re reporting to you from London Trans+ Pride! To quote Munroe Bergdorf, it was ...
237: Logan Brown | Part 2
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 di...
237: Logan Brown | Part 1
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 di...
236: Wes Streeting MP | Part 2
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
236: Wes Streeting MP | Part 1
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 enoug...
Gay to Ze: A Guide to LGBTQ+ Parenting | Part 2
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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&nb...
Gay to Ze: A Guide to LGBTQ+ Parenting | Part 1
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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&nb...
235: I Kissed a Boy Special: Ollie & Dan | Part 2
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
235: I Kissed a Boy Special: Ollie & Dan | Part 1
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Culture Club Special: Writing a Trans Rom Com with Alex Bertie
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
234: Pride Special: Homo Sapiens x Like Minded Friends Crossover | Part 2
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gay Awakenings! Brian May’s shampoo etiquette! What’s Kylie’s favourite biscuit? What better way to celebrate pride on Homo Sapiens than wi...
233: Were your parents supportive when you came out? | Part 2
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by the Williams Family! Kelly and Rich are parents to 3 wonderful children, Quin 20, Lola 18, Dylan 16 who all identify as LGBTQ+....
233: Were your parents supportive when you came out? | Part 1
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by the Williams Family! Kelly and Rich are parents to 3 wonderful children, Quin 20, Lola 18, Dylan 16 who all identify as LGBTQ+....
232: Can an ADHD diagnosis change your life? with Riyadh Khalaf | Part 2
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are speaking with the brilliant broadcaster and author Riyadh Khalaf about his diagnosis with ADHD (Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)...
232: Can an ADHD diagnosis change your life? with Riyadh Khalaf | Part 1
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are speaking with the brilliant broadcaster and author Riyadh Khalaf about his diagnosis with ADHD (Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)...
Homo Sapiens Revisits: Celebrating Pride In Schools
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Pride Month people! We’re kicking things off a day early and replaying an incredible piece of audio to get you all in the mood. Hill Crest Pr...
231: LGBTQ+ in schools: How should we teach it? | Part 2
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can we create an LGBTQ+ inclusive education? Today we chat to the brilliant Olly Pike, who is transforming the way in which LGBTQ+ is taught in sc...
231: LGBTQ+ in schools: How should we teach it? | Part 1
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can we create an LGBTQ+ inclusive education? Today we chat to the brilliant Olly Pike, who is transforming the way in which LGBTQ+ is taught in sc...
230: Dannii Minogue | Part 2
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want dating advice from an LGBTQ+ icon? Look no further! Today we are chatting with THE Dannii Minogue, all about her new show ‘I Kissed A Bo...
230: Dannii Minogue | Part 1
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want dating advice from an LGBTQ+ icon? Look no further! Today we are chatting with THE Dannii Minogue, all about her new show ‘I Kissed A Bo...
Eurovision Special: LIVE FROM LIVERPOOL!
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are your Eurovision party essentials?! Is there such thing as too much glitter? Today is the day! It’s the Eurovision final and team Homo Sapie...
229: How To Be Your Own Therapist with Owen O'Kane | Part 2
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do LGBTQ+ people find difficult to talk about? This week we are checking in on our mental health ahead of Mental Health Awareness week with brill...
229: How To Be Your Own Therapist with Owen O'Kane | Part 1
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do LGBTQ+ people find difficult to talk about? This week we are checking in on our mental health ahead of Mental Health Awareness week with brill...
228: Eurovision Special: The Euroball | Part 2
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is Liverpool the campest city in the UK? It’s time! In this special episode in partnership with The National Lottery we are talking about EUROVISION...
228: Eurovision Special: The Euroball | Part 1
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is Liverpool the campest city in the UK? It’s time! In this special episode in partnership with The National Lottery we are talking about EUROVISION...
Bonus Episode: Liv Little
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a culture club kind of day! On today’s bonus episode we are joined by Liv Little. Liv is the founder of the groundbreaking Galdem magazi...
227: Joesef | Part 2
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is going back to your ex for ‘closure’ ever a good idea? Is Kylie’s ‘Love At First Sight’ the best song ever? Today we are super excited to ...
227: Joesef | Part 1
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is going back to your ex for ‘closure’ ever a good idea? Is Kylie’s ‘Love At First Sight’ the best song ever? Today we are super excited to ...
226: Have you been ghosted by a friend? with Elizabeth Day | Part 2
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever fallen out of love with a friend? Is it acceptable to end a friendship by text? Today we are joined by Elizabeth Day, host of the brilli...
226: Have you been ghosted by a friend? with Elizabeth Day | Part 1
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever fallen out of love with a friend? Is it acceptable to end a friendship by text? Today we are joined by Elizabeth Day, host of the brilli...
225: Woody Cook | Part 2
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reporting to us live from his bed in Bristol and armed with a bacon sandwich, it’s DJ, reality star, and bisexual icon Woody Cook. You may know him ...
225: Woody Cook | Part 1
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reporting to us live from his bed in Bristol and armed with a bacon sandwich, it’s DJ, reality star, and bisexual icon Woody Cook. You may know him ...
224: Homo Sapiens Revisits: Hannah Gadsby | Part 2
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we celebrated World Autism Awareness Day and we’re throwing it back to our brilliant chat with comedian, actor and ICON Hannah Gadsby. We ...
224: Homo Sapiens Revisits: Hannah Gadsby | Part 1
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we celebrated World Autism Awareness Day and we’re throwing it back to our brilliant chat with comedian, actor and ICON Hannah Gadsby. We ...
223: Is Formula 1 an LGBTQ+ inclusive sport? | Part 2
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does sport alienate the queer community? Or are you LGBTQ+ and a sports fanatic? This week sports broadcaster Christian Hewgill is in the driving...
223: Is Formula 1 an LGBTQ+ inclusive sport? | Part 1
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does sport alienate the queer community? Or are you LGBTQ+ and a sports fanatic? This week sports broadcaster Christian Hewgill is in the drivin...
222: Joe Lycett | Part 2
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can Joe Lycett paint with his toes? Find out this week on Homo Sapiens! Joe joined us for our Stonewall fundraiser where we spoke about Liz Truss, his...
222: Joe Lycett | Part 1
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can Joe Lycett paint with his toes? Find out this week on Homo Sapiens! Joe joined us for our Stonewall fundraiser where we spoke about Liz Truss, his...
221: Courtney Barnett
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by smash-hit singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett! We talk about her new album Thing Take Time, Take Time, and her process for wri...
220: Tag Warner, CEO of Gay Times | Part 2
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by international man of queer mystery and CEO of Gay Times, Tag Warner. Gay Times has become a vital mouthpiece for LGBTQ+ life ...
220: Tag Warner, CEO of Gay Times | Part 1
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by international man of queer mystery and CEO of Gay Times, Tag Warner. Gay Times has become a vital mouthpiece for LGBTQ+ life ...
Culture Club Special: Jessie Ware
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Calling Jessie Ware superfans! Today in this extra special bonus episode we chat to her all about her incredible new single ‘Pearls’ and we deep d...
219: Queer Friendships with Scottee | Part 2
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How much admin is involved in a polyamorous relationship? Where are the hidden gems of queer nightlife in Manchester? Today I am joined by Scottee, ar...
219: Queer Friendships with Scottee | Part 1
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How much admin is involved in a polyamorous relationship? Where are the hidden gems of queer nightlife in Manchester? Today I am joined by Scottee, ar...
218: Mark Gatiss & Ian Hallard | Part 2
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to be entertained by the world’s first ABBA tribute in drag? Abba fans listen up because this week we are joined by international power coup...