Homo Sapiens

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 week, we’re joined by internet meme royalty & new dad Raven Smith to unpack comparison culture,t he specifics for LGBTQ+ people, the surprising truth about the world’s biggest influencers, and some practical ways to stop social media messing with your...

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 years dive in to the inbox will provide all the answers ✨ ✉️ Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲 @homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community Hosted on Acas...

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 hopes and dreams for the year ahead. I’m also sharing your messages about women in sport, and your reactions to my Attitude magazine article .  Get in touch  hello@homosapienspodcast.com  @homosapiens on instagram  Watch on YouTube @ho...

Happy betwixtmus! You’ve been writing in with more Chrimstas traditions and disasters, Listener Anthony thanks us for a Shon Faye therapy session, and I of course manage to nearly set light to my study while recording… Chris x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Today's co-host is a man who changed the way many of us think about vegetables, flavour, and generosity at the table, Yotam Ottolenghi. And yes, he  might  just be able to save your Christmas Dinner.  Born in Jerusalem and based in Lond...

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 of news about Heated Rivalry, and a beautifully heartfelt message from an early Homo Sapiens Listener, plus how to talk to straight boys. A classic Homo Sapiens week that just fills your heart with joy. Chris x Shout out to  https://www.instagram.co...

Ever got revenge after someone did you dirty?  This week, we’re joined by the Queen of Comeuppance herself, viral revenge-story icon Charlie Craggs, as she officially enters the  Homo Sapiens  family. Together, we dive headfirst into your wildest confessions — moments you saw red and snapped. Honestly? After reading these… I’m never crossing any of you. We also g...

Hello. Lots to talk about this week - the first ever Homo Sapiens Dog Walk is officially announced, ‘Doppelbanger’ listeners have been making themselves known, and the chaos / order theory takes a twist via Miss Piggy. Click play now and all will become clear. Chris x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 hook up stories. Think midnight escapes, cling film, catfishing, and yes — custard. And somewhere along the way we uncover how Ryan’s own hookups turned this soap in to a viral sensation ….  https://www.instagram.com/saipua/ Click play now  Ho...

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/Order theory is gaining momentum... Click play now!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 love to you? Thank you for all writing in with your thoughts and stories. Great episode this. And welcome Shon Faye to the family!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 to…. Click play. Chris x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 request - Code Switching. We dive in to your stories, share many of our own, and find out : what is Boyfriend Voice? Why every couple has one person who is chaos and one who is order, and we ask the biggest question of all… does anyone actually like...

Your Biphobia stories and feedback, John Waite’s steroid addiction confession, and my embarrassing explore page on instagram. All while I’m out foraging for berries. What more could a gay ask for? Click Play now. Chris x https://www.samaritans.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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' in LGBT. Plus we’re asking all the important questions: How do you make having a thruple work with kids? which national flag would you shag? And a listener has a great suggestion for Joe’s next big prank…  Attitude - Bi dad article  https...

You have been bravely sharing your stories about Prostate health, with great tips on how all LGTQ+ people can advocate for ourselves with medical professionals. Plus Chris’s bulb extravaganza has elicited a fellow shopaholic’s confessions and who’s been watching Boots on Netflix? Click Play now. Chris x  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 — and honestly one of the wisest, kindest humans I know. We  planned  to talk about your questions on queer parenting … but instead we got completely swept into a powerful and deeply personal story James chose to share. Along the way: chaotic com...

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 into your thoughts on Ozempic, Solo Gay Travel tips, and put out a call to all Bisexuals — we need you!  Plus find out how to WIN your very own bit of Jessie Ware’s sourdough starter ‘Helen’. Etsy Link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

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 great we couldn’t fit it all into the main podcast, so here’s the part you didn’t hear. Megan was one of the original trailblazers of the Body Positivity movement—calling out diet culture long before it became a trend. In this bonus clip, we talk about how...

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 positivity movement? And do we actually know what the long-term risks are? Joining us is body positivity icon Megan Crabbe now officially part of the HS family as my new co-host. And where better to start with than an episode you all requested about Oze...

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 'side' quest. Dolly - Instagram What the Terms "Side: Means to Gay Men Manchester Pride Statement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 do differently? And you shared your regrets, your embarrassing adventures, and a whole ton of wisdom.  Plus the new gay hike club making waves and how we can support gay nightlife  Click play 👆 And don’t forget to subscribe to the YouTube c...

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 thoughts on Jessie Ware’s delightful co-host slot and the Manchester Pride drama. And listener Jamie gifts us with a delightful turn of phrase ✨ A few listener resources: Surrogacy Survey run by Prof Kirsty Horsey at Loughborough university for people with li...

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 gays love a Diva? What’s Kevin Costner got to do with one of the biggest Diva moments of all time. Where does Iggy Izalea’s slow cooker fit in to all of this? Click play to find out.  Remember watch the video tomorrow over at @homosapienspod on Y...

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 bar recommend? Chris x Oh, and remember! We’re VIDEO now too so subscribe at homosapienspod on YouTube to see this episode in full glory ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.