Homo Sapiens
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
This week, a joyous chat with a wonderful man about some very serious things. Russell T Davies, the final Homo Sapiens All-Star in our line-up, joins us to talk Tip Toe, the show everyone’s talking about, starring your friend and mine Alan Cumming. We get into visibility, community, the hope to be found in the next generation, and, most importantly, what the ‘T’ in Russell’s name really means. Hit play.
Chris & Russell x
Lots to catch up about this week; our lovely dog walk, another super Hoopla and the return of Russell T. Davies with his new series Tip Toe.
We've got an exciting episode with Russell this week so keep your eyes peeled!
Chris x
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Filmmaker, author and trans advocate Jake Graf joins me in the co-hosting hot seat at Homo Sapiens this week. We talk all things parenting, gender expression, growing up feeling different, and Jake’s new children’s book The Silly Frilly Dress.
We discuss raising kids without rigid gender expectations, why children often understand self-expression better than adults do, and the changing, hostile climate around LGBTQ+ rights in th...
We're back with an inbox episode and a recap on recent episodes discussing Pride, trans rights and LGBTQ+ children in care. We're hear to start these conversations but we want to hear from you.
Keep writing in, tell us your experiences!
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The wonderful Kadiff Kirwan is in the co-hosting hot seat this week, what a treat! We discuss the rise of far-right politics and the aftermath of the local elections, disappearing queer venues and why LGBTQ+ spaces matter more than ever.
Fresh from starring in The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui in Stratford-upon-Avon, Kadiff talks about performing an anti-fascist play at a time when politics in Britain feels increasingly tense an...
It's been a manic few weeks, a lot of travelling and some illness along the way. A short update I'm afraid but fear not... order will be restored soon.
We've had so many wonderful messages over the last weeks. A proper sit down with the inbox is overdue.
Keep you emails coming and DO NOT forget about the Homo Sapiens Dog Walk on Saturday 30th May. We are meeting at Regents Bar and Kitchen at 1pm - you DO NOT need to bring a d...
This week on Homo Sapiens, Jax Feeley joins me to co-host.
Jax opens up about unexpectedly becoming a father after just three dates, navigating parenthood as a trans man, and the life changes that pulled him away from social media and back into frontline care work. We discuss masculinity, trauma, identity, toxic online influences, and what it really means to make vulnerable young people feel safe.
Buy Jax's book 'Fear Proof' ...
James Barr is co-hosting this week to talk about his powerful live show 'Sorry I Hurt Your Son' and the reality of domestic abuse in queer relationships. From not recognising the signs to questioning whether it “counts” as abuse, James shares how he made sense of his experience and turned it into something life-changing.
We dive into why abuse is still so hidden in the LGBTQ+ community, the impact of shame and silence, and why m...
We had some fantastic responses to our latest episode with James Greenwood. We had a chat about all things parenting, nurseries and outdated curriculums and you guys wrote in!
The Homo Sapiens Dog Walk is also fast approaching...
🗓️The date is 30.05.26!
🌳We shall meet at Regents Bar & Kitchen at 1pm.
🎟️This event is FREE but it is helpful to sign up if you wish to come so we have a rough idea of numbers. Use the link i...
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 overthinking it as parents.
We talk about internalised shame, the fear of being judged, and the pressure to get everything “right.” At times it feels like therapy because parenting has a way of bringing everything to the surface...
Chris and James x
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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 celebration! Great to hear from you as always!
Chris x
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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 Phase to discuss the reality behind the corporate pullback and what this means for LGBTQ+ communities across the UK.
We dive into the cost of Pride, why regional events are shutting down, and whether celebration and protest can truly coexist. Dani also gives us ALL the Transmiss...
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 your messages this week! There were some really interesting manosphere takes, stay in touch let's keep the conversation going!
Some important information... the Homo Sapiens dog walk:
🗓️The date is 30.05.26!
🌳We shall meet at Regents Bar & Kitchen at 1pm.
🎟️This event is FRE...
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 infiltrate queer spaces.
We dive into the real-world impact of online extremism, from shifting gender norms to rising homophobia, and ask whether queer communities are feeling less safe as a result. Megan shares her perspective as both a queer woman and an influencer navigating an incr...
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 with me.
Please do continue to write in, we want to hear your views, experiences and responses to the topics we cover and tackle in the show!
✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com
📲@homosapiens on instagram
🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod
👆🏼Subscribe for more conversatio...
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 judged more harshly than their straight counterparts.
We dive into the importance of seeing ourselves reflected onscreen and whether queer TV shows are set up to fail. After working closely alongside the launch of I Kissed a Boy, Roxy gives her industry insight into why I Kissed a Bo...
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 life and a teaser for next week's episode all about the 'I Kissed a...' series being cancelled by the BBC.
✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com
📲@homosapiens on instagram
🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod
👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ co...
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 from dating and work to how honest we feel we can be online.
From dating app chaos to social media pressure and the reality of speaking your mind as a public figure, we get honest about what it really looks like behind the scenes.
Plus, we answer your questions on honesty, identity...
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 the wonderful James Greenwood, which features a touching listener story.
We also have a chat about politics, trans-rights in sport and this weekend's anti far-right marches. We are living in unprecedented times, sending love to you all❤️
✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.co...
The brilliant Dr James Greenwood joins me this week to talk all things queer parenting — from surrogacy journeys and IVF realities to the unexpected truths of raising kids as gay dads.
From sleep deprivation and “mum guilt” to breaking down gender roles and navigating a heteronormative parenting world, we get honest about what it really looks like behind the scenes.
Plus, we answer your questions on adoption, money, and wheth...
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