Homo Sapiens

218: Mark Gatiss & Ian Hallard | Part 1

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...

Culture Club Special: Where are all the Queer Monuments?

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are continuing our celebration of LGBTQ+ history month with a brilliant chat with Joseph Galliano, co- founder of Queer Britain, the UK’...

217: Have you ever had a crush on a straight friend? with ¡Hola Papi! | Part 2

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's an Agony Uncle Special! Have you ever had a crush on a straight friend? How can you tell the difference between love and lust? Today we are takin...

217: Have you ever had a crush on a straight friend? with ¡Hola Papi! | Part 1

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's an Agony Uncle Special! Have you ever had a crush on a straight friend? How can you tell the difference between love and lust? Today we are takin...

216: Homo Sapiens Revisits: Sue Perkins | Part 2

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are revisiting a brilliant chat with icon Sue Perkins. We’re talking Harry Styles, leaving bake off, navigating identity politics around th...

216: Homo Sapiens Revisits: Sue Perkins | Part 1

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are revisiting a brilliant chat with icon Sue Perkins. We’re talking Harry Styles, leaving bake off, navigating identity politics around th...

215: LGBT History Month Special with Eric Cervini | Part 2

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Was tinky winky from the Teletubbies gay? Who is the forgotten grandfather of queer history? This week the messiah of queer history Eric Cervini joins...

215: LGBT History Month Special with Eric Cervini | Part 1

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Was tinky winky from the Teletubbies gay? Who is the forgotten grandfather of queer history? This week the messiah of queer history Eric Cervini joins...

214: Hey, Baby | Part 2

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why is leaving drag race the modern-day equivalent of leaving the spice girls? This week I am joined by non-binary artist and Drag Race royalty Hey, B...

214: Hey, Baby | Part 1

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why is leaving drag race the modern-day equivalent of leaving the spice girls? This week I am joined by non-binary artist and Drag Race royalty Hey, B...

Culture Club Special: The Culture, History and Science Behind Bisexuality

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why are villains on screen often portrayed as bisexual? Is Brokeback Mountain a bisexual love story? Today I am speaking to Julia Shaw about her brill...

213: Juno Dawson | Part 2

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by the wonderful Juno Dawson and we are talking all things reality TV, garden renovations, and the queer north-south divide. Homo Sa...

213: Juno Dawson | Part 1

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by the wonderful Juno Dawson and we are talking all things reality TV, garden renovations, and the queer north-south divide. Homo Sa...

212: Your Sex and Relationship Questions answered with Bobby Box | Part 2

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have trouble expressing what you like in sex? Is scheduling sex a good idea? This week we are joined by Toronto-based sex and relationship writ...

212: Your Sex and Relationship Questions answered with Bobby Box | Part 1

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have trouble expressing what you like in sex? Is scheduling sex a good idea? This week we are joined by Toronto-based sex and relationship writ...

211: Life as a gay vet with James Greenwood | Part 2

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week TV vet Dr James Greenwood joins us to shower us with animal facts! We speak about life as an out gay vet, how cats can cure pain and whether...

211: Life as a gay vet with James Greenwood | Part 1

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week TV vet Dr James Greenwood joins us to shower us with animal facts! We speak about life as an out gay vet, how cats can cure pain and whether...

210: Coming out more than once with Shivani Dave | Part 2

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you had to come out more than once to friends and family? The brilliant podcast host, journalist, and football lover Shivani Dave joins me today ...

210: Coming out more than once with Shivani Dave | Part 1

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you had to come out more than once to friends and family? The brilliant podcast host, journalist, and football lover Shivani Dave joins me today ...

209: Christmas Special with Hunsnet! | Part 2

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What’s more camp than a spice girl? Why does the LGBTQ+ community worship Ruth Langsford and Lisa Scott Lee? It’s the Homo Sapiens Christmas ...

209: Christmas Special with Hunsnet! | Part 1

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What’s more camp than a spice girl? Why does the LGBTQ+ community worship Ruth Langsford and Lisa Scott Lee?  It’s the Homo Sapiens Christmas...

208: Adam Kay | Part 2

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week the one and only Adam Kay returned to HS Towers to chat to us about his new book ‘Undoctored’. We packed everything in, from A&E sto...

208: Adam Kay | Part 1

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week the one and only Adam Kay returned to HS Towers to chat to us about his new book ‘Undoctored’. We packed everything in, from A&E sto...

Bonus Episode: Have you come out at work?

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Well hows about a little bonus episode for you all? We are talking all about Coming Out as LGBTQ+ in The Workplace. Should you have to come out at wor...

207: Florence Given | Part 2

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Homo Sapiens we are joined by Sunday Times best-selling author and podcaster Florence Given. At 25, she has become a powerful spokesperso...

207: Florence Given | Part 1

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Homo Sapiens we are joined by Sunday Times best-selling author and podcaster Florence Given. At 25, she has become a powerful spokesperso...

206: Char Ellesse | Part 2

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Homo sapiens we are speaking to influencer model and podcaster Char Ellesse all about HAIR! Char is the founder of Girls Will Be Boys’,...

206: Char Ellesse | Part 1

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Homo sapiens we are speaking to influencer model and podcaster Char Ellesse all about HAIR! Char is the founder of Girls Will Be Boys’,...

205: Qatar & Coming out in football with Zander Murray | Part 2

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode was recorded before the devastating events in Colorado at the weekend. Homo Sapiens thoughts and prayers are with the family membe...

205: Qatar & Coming out in football with Zander Murray | Part 1

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode was recorded before the devastating events in Colorado at the weekend. Homo Sapiens thoughts and prayers are with the family membe...

204: Dr Ronx | Part 2

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Trans Awareness Week! Today we are chatting to the brilliant Dr Ronx about working as an out, trans non-binary doctor on the NHS frontline. It’...

204: Dr Ronx | Part 1

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Trans Awareness Week! Today we are chatting to the brilliant Dr Ronx about working as an out, trans non-binary doctor on the NHS frontline. It’...

203: Tom Allen | Part 2

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are reporting to you live from a reading nook in Tom Allen’s publisher's office as he chats to us about his brilliant new book ‘Too M...

203: Tom Allen | Part 1

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are reporting to you live from a reading nook in Tom Allen’s publisher's office as he chats to us about his brilliant new book ‘Too M...

202: Bros Special: Billy Eichner & Luke Macfarlane

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bros the movie is currently making Hollywood history as the first-ever LGBTQ+ romcom produced by a major studio. This week I am speaking to the stars ...

201: Tove Lo | Part 2

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a delight of an episode with singer-songwriter and hit-making machine Tove Lo. Today we chat to Tove about what it’s like working ...

201: Tove Lo | Part 1

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a delight of an episode with singer-songwriter and hit-making machine Tove Lo. Today we chat to Tove about what it’s like working ...

200: For The Gworls: Black Trans-Led Activism in NYC with Asanni Armon

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Asanni Armon is at the helm of a queer nightlife revolution in New York that is only just beginning. Not only this but they have raised nearly a milli...

Bonus Episode: Interviewing queer icons at the Attitude Awards!

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Homo Sapiens had a night out at the Attitude Awards and it did not disappoint! In today's bonus episode we are bringing you ALL of the behind-the-scen...

199: William Hanson | Part 2

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This may be the politest podcast we’ve ever had as this week we are joined by an etiquette expert no less! William Hanson is here to share his etiqu...

199: William Hanson | Part 1

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This may be the politest podcast we’ve ever had as this week we are joined by an etiquette expert no less! William Hanson is here to share his etiqu...

198: Black and Gay, Back In The Day with Marc Thompson | Part 2

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are chatting to certified national treasure of the queer community, Marc Thompson. Marc has set up @blackandgaybackintheday, a digital archiv...

198: Black and Gay, Back In The Day with Marc Thompson | Part 1

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are chatting to certified national treasure of the queer community, Marc Thompson. Marc has set up @blackandgaybackintheday, a digital archiv...

197: Lily Cole | Part 2

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me this week is activist, actress and supermodel Lily Cole. She was one of the earliest advocates for sustainability in the fashion indus...

197: Lily Cole | Part 1

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me this week is activist, actress and supermodel Lily Cole. She was one of the earliest advocates for sustainability in the fashion indus...

196: Edward Enninful | Part 2

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Vogue Magazine’s @edward_enninful is the man changing fashion from the top. He’s the first black editor, and the first gay male editor of @british...

196: Edward Enninful | Part 1

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Vogue Magazine’s @edward_enninful is the man changing fashion from the top. He’s the first black editor, and the first gay male editor of @british...

195: Life as a Gay British Farmer with Ben Andrews | Part 2

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, armed with his tractor and JCB, we speak to Ben Andrews about life as a gay farmer. Ben is one of the founding members of Agrespect, set up...

195: Life as a Gay British Farmer with Ben Andrews | Part 1

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, armed with his tractor and JCB, we speak to Ben Andrews about life as a gay farmer. Ben is one of the founding members of Agrespect, set up...

Culture Club Special: Bang! Masturbation for People of All Genders and Abilities

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners! It’s been quite the week with the sad passing of the Queen. So many of you are sharing your feelings and memories which we will be gettin...

194: Daniel Howell | Part 2

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Homo Sapiens I am joined by comedian and content creator Daniel Howell, whose coming-out video ‘Basically I’m Gay’ has received 12 ...

194: Daniel Howell | Part 1

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Homo Sapiens I am joined by comedian and content creator Daniel Howell, whose coming-out video ‘Basically I’m Gay’ has received 12 ...

193: Billy Porter | Part 2

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners, roll out the red carpet, and dust off the good silverware. Today on Homo Sapiens we are joined by the Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning trailbl...

193: Billy Porter | Part 1

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners, roll out the red carpet, and dust off the good silverware. Today on Homo Sapiens we are joined by the Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning trailbl...

192: Rina Sawayama | Part 2

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am joined by queer pop sensation Rina Sawayama. Her debut album was pure genius and she has spent the summer touring with none other than ...

192: Rina Sawayama | Part 1

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am joined by queer pop sensation Rina Sawayama. Her debut album was pure genius and she has spent the summer touring with none other than ...

191: A Diary of UK Black Pride in London

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On Sunday UK Black Pride smashed records with 25,000 people attending in London. If you missed it, we are bringing the UK Black Pride celebration...

190: Glyn Fussell | Part 2

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am joined by none other than Glyn Fussell and boy did we hit it off. Glyn is the founder of two absolute bedrocks of queer culture: the cl...

190: Glyn Fussell | Part 1

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am joined by none other than Glyn Fussell and boy did we hit it off. Glyn is the founder of two absolute bedrocks of queer culture: the cl...

Culture Club Special: Travis Alabanza, None Of The Above

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 Now then, Homo Sapiens is not a dating show. BUT that doesn’t stop you lot, because it turns out that when award winning writer and playwright...

189: Ryan O'Connell | Part 2

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When Ryan O’Connell came on the podcast last time we had a blast, and I knew we had so much more to talk about. So here he is. Not satisfied with cr...

189: Ryan O'Connell | Part 1

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When Ryan O’Connell came on the podcast last time we had a blast, and I knew we had so much more to talk about. So here he is. Not satisfied with cr...

188: Jessie Ware | Part 2

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a special episode today. Jessie Ware is one of my oldest friends and to celebrate her new single, Free Yourself, we sat down for a good old gas...

188: Jessie Ware | Part 1

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a special episode today. Jessie Ware is one of my oldest friends and to celebrate her new single, Free Yourself, we sat down for a good old gas...

187: Hercules & Love Affair | Part 2

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hercules and Love Affair’s incredible music was such a huge part of my twenties and thirties it was brilliant to get the chance to talk to the man b...

187: Hercules & Love Affair | Part 1

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hercules and Love Affair’s incredible music was such a huge part of my twenties and thirties it was brilliant to get the chance to talk to the man b...

186: A Diary of London Trans+ Pride

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m coming to you again from my garden because I am grabbing what British Summer I can while it lasts. Who knows there may even be a crow ...

185: Fighting 'Don't Say Gay' | Part 2

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The “Don’t say Gay” bill came into effect in Florida last Friday, meaning that teachers and schools who discuss LGBTQ+ people, history or events...

185: Fighting 'Don't Say Gay' | Part 1

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The “Don’t say Gay” bill came into effect in Florida last Friday, meaning that teachers and schools who discuss LGBTQ+ people, history or events...

🏳️‍🌈Acast's Audio Pride Parade🏳️‍⚧️

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are thrilled to be joining fellow podcasters all over the world taking part in Acast's Audio Pride Parade.To hear me witter away&nb...

Bonus Episode: Gays Against Guns

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Ti Cersley from Gays Against Guns, in a bonus episode that seems more prevalent than ever following the terrorist shooting of LGB...

184: Two Twos | Part 2

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a devastating week with the reversal of Roe v Wade and the shooting in Oslo. Homo Sapiens’s thoughts and prayers are with all those affe...

184: Two Twos | Part 1

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a devastating week with the reversal of Roe v Wade and the shooting in Oslo. Homo Sapiens’s thoughts and prayers are with all those affe...

183: Jodie Harsh | Part 2

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What more is there to say about this week’s guest Jodie Harsh that she hasn’t already said for herself? She is a true icon of queer culture, she w...

183: Jodie Harsh | Part 1

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What more is there to say about this week’s guest Jodie Harsh that she hasn’t already said for herself? She is a true icon of queer culture, she w...

182: Munroe Bergdorf | Part 2

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Superstar Model and Activist Munroe Bergdorf is today’s guest, bringing a healthy dose of activism and iconic glamour to our Pride Month line up. We...

182: Munroe Bergdorf | Part 1

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Superstar Model and Activist Munroe Bergdorf is today’s guest, bringing a healthy dose of activism and iconic glamour to our Pride Month line up. We...

181: Reverend Richard Coles | Part 2

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’m honoured to have the witty and wise Reverend Richard Coles as our guest this week on Homo Sapiens. He’s as honest and funny as you’d expect,...

181: Reverend Richard Coles | Part 1

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’m honoured to have the witty and wise Reverend Richard Coles as our guest this week on Homo Sapiens. He’s as honest and funny as you’d expect,...

180: How Should We Celebrate Pride in Schools? | Part 2

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is a very special one that we’ve been wanting to do for ages, so I’m so excited it’s finally here as we discuss Pride in s...

180: How Should We Celebrate Pride in Schools? | Part 1

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is a very special one that we’ve been wanting to do for ages, so I’m so excited it’s finally here as we discuss Pride in s...

179: Springtime Special: Arthur Parkinson | Part 2

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As it’s the #ChelseaFlowerShow this week, we have a very special guest who’s more qualified than anyone to talk about gardening, it’s the wonder...

179: Springtime Special: Arthur Parkinson | Part 1

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As it’s the #ChelseaFlowerShow this week, we have a very special guest who’s more qualified than anyone to talk about gardening, it’s the wonder...

178: Fat Tony | Part 2

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s knotch the volume up on this episode, but please, no requests because this legendary DJ and pop culture marvel, Fat Tony aka Tony Marnoch, isn...

178: Fat Tony | Part 1

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s knotch the volume up on this episode, but please, no requests because this legendary DJ and pop culture marvel, Fat Tony aka Tony Marnoch, isn...

177: Raven Smith | Part 2

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Raven Smith is the Vogue columnist, author and internet funny man who keeps us all chuckling away on Instagram. He’s here to tell us about his new b...

177: Raven Smith | Part 1

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Raven Smith is the Vogue columnist, author and internet funny man who keeps us all chuckling away on Instagram. He’s here to tell us about his new b...

Heartstopper Special with Alice Oseman

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

‘Heartstopper’ is the new Netflix show that’s got you ALL talking, so we just had to chat to the creator Alice Oseman about how she brought her ...

176: Douglas Stuart | Part 2

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re honoured to welcome Booker Prize winning author Douglas Stuart. We chat about ‘Young Mungo’ his hotly anticipated sequel to one ...

176: Douglas Stuart | Part 1

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re honoured to welcome Booker Prize winning author Douglas Stuart. We chat about ‘Young Mungo’ his hotly anticipated sequel to one ...

175: Nicola Adams and Ella Baig | Part 2

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re polishing the silverware at HS Towers this Lesbian Visibility Week cos we’ve got a National Treasure in the house. Boxing’s Olympic Gold M...

175: Nicola Adams and Ella Baig | Part 1

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re polishing the silverware at HS Towers this Lesbian Visibility Week cos we’ve got a National Treasure in the house. Boxing’s Olympic Gold M...

Ban Conversion Therapy Special

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ban Conversion Therapy has been all over the news recently and this week we chat to the wonderful founders of the campaign - Harry Hitchens and Matt H...

174: Pattie Gonia | Part 2

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who better to chat to this Earth Day than Pattie Gonia - the international Drag sensation who makes it her business to get us all living a more sustai...

174: Pattie Gonia | Part 1

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who better to chat to this Earth Day than Pattie Gonia - the international Drag sensation who makes it her business to get us all living a more sustai...

173: Does God Love LGBTQ+ People? Easter Special | Part 2

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach Easter weekend, we’re asking Does God Love LGBTQ+ people? And who better to provide some insight than the self-proclaimed Happy,...

173: Does God Love LGBTQ+ People? Easter Special | Part 1

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach Easter weekend, we’re asking Does God Love LGBTQ+ people?  And who better to provide some insight than the self-proclaimed Happy...

172: Josef Salvat: Part 2

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Josef Salvat is one of my favourite pop stars so I am thrilled that this week he’s come by HS Towers for a chat about his amazing new album ‘Islan...

172: Josef Salvat: Part 1

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Josef Salvat is one of my favourite pop stars so I am thrilled that this week he’s come by HS Towers for a chat about his amazing new album ‘Islan...

171: Self Esteem | Part 2

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Self Esteem is the queer pop star we’ve all been waiting for and luckily enough she popped by for what turned out to be a really deep chat this week...