Homo Sapiens

118: Alok Vaid-Menon | Part 1

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is it like to go home to Texas during a pandemic when you’re a gender non-conforming writer & performer who looks incredible in a dress wit...

117: Should Sport Be Gender Neutral?

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FASHION WARNING! Chris has some new “high fashion’ additions to his wardrobe including a “fly net face mask” ohhh la la! We grab an extra big ...

116: Tom Allen | Part 2

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who else could take you from talking about straight people being obsessed with omelettes to a fascinating discussion on why it’s a privilege to fail...

116: Tom Allen | Part 1

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who else could take you from talking about straight people being obsessed with omelettes to a fascinating discussion on why it’s a privilege to fail...

115: LGBTQ+ Sex Scenes On Screen

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bow chicka wow wow…. That’s right dearest listeners, this week we are headed between the sheets, or on top of them, no judgement here. We are look...

114: Liz Carr | Part 2

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you like glitter? Feathers? A wicked sense of humour? Well, we’ve got just the guest for you. This week we are joined by the utterly hysterical L...

114: Liz Carr | Part 1

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you like glitter? Feathers? A wicked sense of humour? Well, we’ve got just the guest for you. This week we are joined by the utterly hysterical L...

BONUS 2: Talk Art Podcast x Homo Sapiens Podcast - Part 2

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dear Listeners, something different for you. Alan and I have done a really fun collaboration with the brilliant Art podcast ‘Talk Art’ hosted by R...

113: Do Queer People Have To Have Kids?

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fire alarms! An emergency evacuation! Chris climbing over a wall to escape! All via some v handsome firemen... it’s a drama filled episode of Homo S...

112: Adam Kay | Part 2

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet the man who outsold Michelle Obama. Adam Kay shot to fame when he published ‘This Is Going To Hurt’ his secrets diaries of being a junior doc...

112: Adam Kay | Part 1

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet the man who outsold Michelle Obama. Adam Kay shot to fame when he published ‘This Is Going To Hurt’ his secrets diaries of being a junior doc...

111: Does Love At First Sight Exist?

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know there are two words for LOVE in Hungarian? This week we are asking: Does Love At First Sight Exist? Your response has been massive and Ch...

110. MJ Rodriguez | Part 2

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

KNOW YOUR WORTH! POSE sensation MJ Rodriguez joins us this week and let me tell you... it was the giggle we all needed. We hear about how she started ...

110. MJ Rodriguez | Part 1

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

KNOW YOUR WORTH! POSE sensation MJ Rodriguez joins us this week and let me tell you... it was the giggle we all needed. We hear about how she started ...

BONUS: It’s a Sin | Russell T Davies - Part 2

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

BONUS TREAT! 'It’s A Sin' is the b-rilliant new Channel 4 show that has been making many headlines this week, and so of course the creator Russell T...

BONUS: It’s a Sin | Russell T Davies - Part 1

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

BONUS TREAT! 'It’s A Sin' is the b-rilliant new Channel 4 show that has been making many headlines this week, and so of course the creator Russell T...

109: Body Image

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Body Image. WOW, this one really got everyone going. Body confidence, the unrealistic porn aesthetic, body hair and... why was Chris the only person i...

Introducing Broccoli Book Club

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hello Listeners, I want to tell you about a wonderful new podcast Broccoli Book Club. It’s great for any book enthusiasts' or anyone looking to expa...

108. Jameela Jamil | Part 2

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Actor, activist, advocate and that’s just the ‘A’s to describe the delightful Jameela Jamil who parked herself on the Homo Sapiens sofa via zoom...

108. Jameela Jamil | Part 1

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Actor, activist, advocate and that’s just the ‘A’s to describe the delightful Jameela Jamil who parked herself on the Homo Sapiens sofa via zoom...

107: Gay Divorce

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

D I V O R C E How does the LGBTQ+ community feel about it? Shame, a human right, a growth catalyst? We speak to you, our lovely listeners, and ca...

106: Courtney Act | Part 2

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I LOVE Courtney Act aka Shane Jenek. A modern day drag icon, Shane is wickedly funny, warm, clever and always surprises me with his radical honesty th...

106: Courtney Act | Part 1

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I LOVE Courtney Act aka Shane Jenek. A modern day drag icon, Shane is wickedly funny, warm, clever and always surprises me with his radical honesty th...

105. Joe Lycett 🎄 Christmas Special | Part 2

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

🎄 Ho Ho Homo Sapiens! 🎄 Comedian Joe Lycett brings the warmth and sparkle we all need so very badly this year. We hear of victories from hi...

105. Joe Lycett 🎄 Christmas Special | Part 1

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

🎄 Ho Ho Homo Sapiens! 🎄 Comedian Joe Lycett brings the warmth and sparkle we all need so very badly this year. We hear of victories from hi...

104. Is It Harder To Stay On Top Of Your Finances If You Are LGBTQ+?

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen up everyone, it’s about time we broke the stigma and dismantled the taboo...let’s talk about money! We hear from you fabulous listeners abo...

103: Melanie C | Part 2

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes a chat is just a proper laugh and this is one of them. This week, none other than Melanie C (!!) zoomed in with us to talk about how Drag Qu...

103: Melanie C | Part 1

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes a chat is just a proper laugh and this is one of them. This week, none other than Melanie C (!!) zoomed in with us to talk about how Drag Qu...

102: Is Monogamy Overrated?

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Testing, testing, one two three. Is this thing on? This week we’re hearing your opinions on monogamy, and all I can say is - the people are divided,...

101: Amrou Al-Kadhi | Part 2

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a beautiful chat with a trailblazer who sprinkles laughter, honesty and a whole ton of glitter wherever they go. The glorious Amrou Al-Kadhi i...

101: Amrou Al-Kadhi | Part 1

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a beautiful chat with a trailblazer who sprinkles laughter, honesty and a whole ton of glitter wherever they go. The glorious Amrou Al-Kadhi i...

100. What Are The Hidden Costs Of Lockdown On The LGBTQ+ Community?

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hello. It’s Transgender Awareness week, I’m on the phone to Owen Jones talking about the wild statistics around LGBTQ+ voters in the US election, ...

99. Yves Mathieu

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is joy the greatest form of protest? This week we take you to the heart of the Black Lives Matter movement and speak to an incredible man who fills yo...

98. Should We Define Gender And Sexuality On The Census?

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ring Ring! In the week that America decides a new President and the UK goes into a brand new Lockdown let us bring you some cheer! Chris is on the pho...

97. Debbie Harry

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is such a great chat with a genius, a trailblazer, and an icon : Debbie Harry. She charmed us all with her beautiful take on the world: why peopl...

96. Should Straight Actors Play Queer Roles?

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Extra Extra! We’ve got a live one! The debate rages on about straight actors playing queer roles, we’re shuffling through a mountain of your susta...

95. Tan France

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone. Well this is very exciting. We are starting a NEW season of Homo Sapiens, and our theme is: Trailblazers! Over the coming weeks, we’...

94. Sue Perkins - we read your emails and feedback

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We wrap up what has been a de-lightful Season 4 of Homo Sapiens with our final episode where we discuss LGBTQ+ people going back in the closet in olde...

93. Sue Perkins | Season 4

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan has a confession, Chris tells us about working with Harry Styles and Sue Perkins shares what led to her cradling a hedgehog at 5AM. Plus navigati...

92. Queer Brown Vegan | Season 4 | Bonus

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mother Earth is queer and we all know it. So how are LGBTQ+ issues linked with Climate Change? What did Gwyneth Paltrow teach Alan? What is Chris givi...

91. Murray Hill- we read your emails and feedback

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Alan are BOTH quarantining this week, and you know what that means..more room for wormholes, stories and agony uncles. Why does the UK love ...

90. Murray Hill | Season 4

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mayoral Candidate, Drag King and compère for Dita Von Teese…. We are dee-lighted to be joined by comedian Murray Hill. We talk about fighting for t...

89. Jake Shears - we read your emails and feedback

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're getting a bit extra this week! We hear an anecdote about Joanna Lumley, ask why Chris is buying used sports pants off the internet and deliver o...

88. Jake Shears | Season 4

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is it like working with Elton John? What hilarious thing did Jake Shears’s mum say when he came out? Will the Scissor Sisters release more musi...

87. Armistead Maupin - we read your emails and feedback

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Guys... Alan’s got a confession to make. All we can say is - please forgive him. Plus a listener is stranded in the Italian Alps, we’re discussing...

86. Armistead Maupin | Season 4

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when Sir Ian McKellen comes to you for life advice? What was it like spending time with Rock Hudson? Why was Chris’s date climbing up...

85. Laurie Anderson - we read your emails and feedback

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Uh oh! This week on Homo Sapiens Linda the Lawyer is not happy with Alan, something's up with Chris and we take a deep dive into the hidden transgende...

84. Laurie Anderson | Season 4

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus was Gay? Can meditation make you high? What thing has Alan always secretly wanted? We catch up with avant-garde artist, composer, dire...

83. Patti Smith - we read your emails and feedback

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How did the Spice Girls get Alan in trouble? What did Julia Roberts do that made everyone crazy? What totally inappropriate clothing did Ala...

82. Patti Smith | Season 4

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Icon, Legend, Artist, Author, Poet and Musician. These titles can only describe the divine PATTI SMITH! How did Patti pay the rent at the Chelsea Hote...

81. Sadiq Khan - we read your emails and feedback

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

SO much to catch up on this week! Who did Kylie Minogue take to court? Why is Chris waiting for an explosion? And the juice mystery is finally solved....

80. Munroe Bergdorf | Season 4 | Bonus

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A few years back Munroe Bergdorf was a model for L’Oreal who chose to speak out about systemic racism. She was promptly removed from the campaign. C...

79. Sadiq Khan | Season 4

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fist fights! Saving gay bars! Leading the Pride Parade! We are de-lighted to be joined by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. He sat down with us before ...

78. Justin Vivian Bond - we read your emails and feedback

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Pride Month! This week we react to a scathing review, find out if Alan has joined the Freemasons, debate vegan Birkenstocks and discover ho...

77. Justin Vivian Bond | Season 4

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Icon that is Justin Vivian Bond is our guest this week. 🌈 Viv is a true icon - inventor of the gender-neutral ‘Mx’ title that is now offici...

76. Jeremy O.Harris - we read your emails and feedback

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we hear about a digital clear out gone wrong, give away a t-shirt and Alan makes a solemn promise. Plus we applaud Daniel Radcliffe, go down...

75. Jeremy O.Harris | Season 4

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Superstar Playwright Jeremy O.Harris, creator of Slave Play comes by to talk about his incredible work that has rocked American theatre, the objectifi...

74. Hannah Gadsby - we read your emails and feedback

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's a sombre week this week at HS Towers. We reflect on the weeks events, share some important educational content and talk about how we can do bette...

73. Hannah Gadsby | Season 4

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week comedian, actor and ICON Hannah Gadsby joins us to chat about her new incredible show “Douglas”, while also opening up about Autism, Hom...

72. Cynthia Nixon - we read your emails and feedback

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we hear a heartwarming story from a mother of a trans kid, get trapped in a wormhole with Princess Margaret, and why is Jennifer Lopez makin...

71. Cynthia Nixon | Season 4

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Politician, Actor, Activist, personal hero and ICON CYNTHIA NIXON joins us for this week's show. We hear the reality behind enacting political change,...

70. Stephen Fry - we read your emails and feedback

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dearest Listeners, following on from our Stephen Fry interview, we have our first Lockdown Edition of ‘Homo Sapiens Extra’ where we find out how e...

69. Stephen Fry | Season 4

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dearest Listener, We have an ICONIC treat for you. We launch Season FOUR with the legend that needs no introduction, Mr Stephen Fry! We chat about sli...

Season 4 Trailer | Chris Sweeney & Alan Cumming

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME Darling Listeners to Season FOUR!We welcome NEW co-host Alan Cumming, who will join Chris Sweeney for a season on the theme of icons. Starting...

We need your life problems...

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In a new section of Homo Sapiens (season 4 coming soon!) Chris and Alan will answer your problems of life and love. So we need your questions - send t...

68. John Amaechi

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

From taxi drivers to NBA basketball players, this last episode of the series has it all. Along the way Chris & Will find the time to ponder the Br...

67. Lady Phyll - we read your emails and feedback

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Amid the complaints about eating, tea trolleys and burrito blankets, the boys plan the first Homo Sapiens wedding and discuss Chris' forthcoming TV sh...

66. Lady Phyll

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The cofounder of UK Black Pride joins Will & Chris to tell the story of how they came to be, racism on Grindr and how over 200 black lesbians ende...

65. Freckle - we read your emails and feedback

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ahoy! In this water-themed bonus episode, Will & Chris receive an email from a sailor, share a drink with the co-founder of The Gay Happiness Proj...

64. Freckle

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Freckle the gender-fluid American actress and instagram star Freckle chats to Will & Chris about shocking the American Idol judges, how ...

63. The Trevor Project - we read your emails and feedback

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Will & Chris recall their highlights from the past seven days, including a strong defence from LA-based Mel, how the podcast is an enabler for goo...

62. The Trevor Project

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Warning: references to suicide  The tables are turned as Chris and Will answer YOUR questions, revealing much of the inner workings of their...

61. Margaret Cho - we read your emails and feedback

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's our theatre special, with a review of the new Cher musical AND a chat with listener Libby about identity on the London fringe circuit.Plus: Will ...

60. Margaret Cho

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Korean-American comedian/singer-songwriter/fashionista Margaret Cho speaks to Will & Chris about having Joan Rivers as a mentor, hanging out w...

59. David Sedaris - we read your emails and feedback

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Will & Chris recall their highlights from the past seven days, including Will's choice for woman of the moment (either Wendy Mitchell or Naomi Cam...

58. David Sedaris

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Will & Chris meet humourist and raconteur David Sedaris - and find out why having kids is a generational thing, when offensiveness is ok and why p...

57. Skin - we read your emails and feedback

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Will and Chris share a drink with listener Michael, a teacher in South London, to learn what schools should be doing to raise awareness of L...

56. John Grant (Replay)

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The US roadshow takes a pause this week to bring you one of our favourite episodes, from the archives, when Will had lunch with singer and songwriter ...

55. Skin

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Chris & Will meet Skunk Anansie lead singer Skin to chat about her experiences of being a bisexual woman in rock music and the most impressive pop...

54. A Trip To The Gay Rodeo - we read your emails and feedback

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Will & Chris once again dive headfirst into your emails, tweets and 'grams to discover what you thought of the Gay Rodeo, reviews your reviews, pl...

53. A Trip To The Gay Rodeo

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Chris & Will continue their US tour with a trip to The Gay Rodeo in Palm Springs to meet Ms Palm Springs Hot Rodeo 2018, Ciana Carmella Costa and ...

52. Clare Balding & Alice Arnold - we read your emails and feedback

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's the return of Meet The Listener*, in which Chris & Will meet Dr Rory and hear why our LGB Elders are missing out on vital healthcare services...

51. Clare Balding & Alice Arnold

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The US tour takes a pause to have our first Homesick Edition, as Chris and Will drop by National Treasures™ Clare Balding (BBC Sport) and Alice Arno...

50. Sam Smith - we read your emails and feedback

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Black Beauty, t-shirts, fireplaces and hemorrhoids are just some of the topics covered in your emails, reviews from Apple Podcasts and our legend...

49. Sam Smith

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Well looky here: Chris and Will continue their tour of the US with a trip backstage on Sam Smith's latest tour, in which he tells us how his show goes...

48. Troye Sivan - we read your emails and feedback

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Will and Chris go through your messages, your reviews from Apple Podcasts and discuss all the bad things Naomi Campbell has ever done. Hosted on Acast...

47. Troye Sivan

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Warning: discussion of suicide It's the start of our US tour! To kick things off, Will and Chris meet singer-songwriter, artist and actor Troye S...

46. Special - Julian Clary

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Will and Chris are back for a Christmas catch up! Picking up where they left off in Series 2, the Homo Sapiens festival special takes listeners on a w...

45. Francis Lee

10 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Will and Chris travel to Yorkshire to meet the director of God’s Own Country, Francis Lee. The film was hailed as a ‘Yorkshire Brokeback Mountain’...

44. Johann Hari - we read your emails and feedback

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Will and Chris have a drink with Homo Sapiens listener Alex and talk about playing sport with LGBTQ+ teams. We also find out what you thought of the c...

43. Johann Hari

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Johann Hari is a journalist and writer whose latest book Lost Connections claims to uncover the “nine real causes of depression and anxiety.” Joha...

42. Hebden Bridge - we read your emails and feedback

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Will's going on a date! But in the meantime he and Chris sift through your feedback on this week's episode. Plus - we venture down their Wormholes of ...

41. Hebden Bridge - the lesbian capital of the UK

26 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Will and Chris visit Hebden Bridge, a small town in Yorkshire, to find out what makes it such an LGBTQ+-friendly place. They meet the locals and disco...

40. Tim Walker - we read your emails and feedback

24 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Your feedback is flooding in, Will's tempted to take a vow of silence and someone wins the Homo Sapiens T-Shirt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

39. Tim Walker

19 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Walker is one of the world’s leading fashion photographers. His work has been appearing in Vogue for over 10 years and he’s been a keen propon...

38. Kate & Helen Richardson-Walsh - we read your emails and feedback

17 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Will and Chris have a drink with Homo Sapiens listener Molly and chat about anxiety, embroidery and why lesbian films are so depressing! PLUS - your f...

37. Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh

12 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh are Team GB Olympic gold-winning hockey players who got married in 2013. They talk to Will and Chris about coming out,...

36. All about the HIV prevention pill PrEP.

10 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Many listeners have asked for more information about PrEP, the medication that can protect you from HIV. But how do you get it? Is it any good? And wh...

35. Chemsex

05 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Chemsex is the use of drugs to enhance sex and is becoming a growing problem all over the UK. Will and Chris visit the LGBT Foundation in Manchester f...

34. Asifa Lahore - we read your emails and feedback

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Will and Chris go through your feedback on the Asifa Lahore interview, we hear about their Wormholes of the Week, someone wins a Homo Sapiens T-shirt ...