Homo Sapiens

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 Boy is never coming back.Chris & Roxy x✉️Get in touch [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, and whether the current climate has changed how we show up in our everyday lives…Chris & Charlie x✉️Get in touch [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 whether queer parents actually do things differently…Chris & James x✉️Get in touch [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I’m diving into the inbox for a catch-up with you all. I share your messages on identity, ageing, and self-acceptance, plus a few recommendations and bits from my week!Click play now! Chris x✉️Get in touch [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Attitude editor and all-round delight Cliff Joannou joins me as co-host to unpack what you told us about queer ageing — from loneliness to suddenly feeling invisible, plus we find out what a Golden Girls plan really is.Click play now! Chris x✉️Get in touch [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A paddle through the inbox of dreams to read your reactions to our episode with Dr Gareth Patterson about PrEP & Doxy-PEP, exciting Homo Sapiens Dog Walk News, and more open relationship theories...Click play now! Chris xhttps://www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org✉️Get in touch [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What should LGBTQ+ people know about their health right now? In this episode Gareth Patterson joins me to co-host and to answer your questions. From PrEP and DoxyPEP to gut health, hormones, and sexual wellbeing, we break down the latest advice, clear up common misconceptions, and talk about the realities of navigating healthcare as a queer person!✉️Get in touch [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A dive in to the inbox of your reactions to our episode on open relationships & a tour of my bird boxes, plus a Harry Styles story from when we worked together ✨❤️✉️Get in touch [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Co-hosting this week is Gay Times Chair Tag Warner as we explore a big question: are open relationships becoming the future of queer love? Using our audience surveys, personal stories and your honest emails, we're unpacking monogamy, jealousy, communication and what commitment looks like today!✉️Get in touch [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring is officially here people and to celebrate I’m dipping to the inbox for your reactions to our episode with the delightful Layton Williams about Straight people in Queer spaces, a curious Jim Carey rumour, and the book that keeps me happy thorughout the year.  Click play nowChris x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week actor and performer Layton Williams joins me to co-host and we are tackling a spicy question: should straight people be allowed in queer spaces? From hen parties and bottomless brunches to “straight-passing” partners and the politics of nightlife, we unpack who queer spaces are for and what happens when the vibe shifts.✉️Get in touch [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh off the BAFTA’s we’re diving in to the inbox to read your emails and messages with questions for Dr Gareth Patterson and Lesbian Hook Up culture reactions!Chris x✉️Get in touch [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The glorious Roxy Boudillon joins me this week to discuss the meaning of 'U-Haul lesbians' and break down the stereotypes and cliches within queer dating.From hook-up culture and emotional intimacy to listener polls and dating dilemmas, we take a deep dive into what the data really says about how we date!Chris & Roxy x✉️Get in touch [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sun came out for 18 minutes so I simply had to record our weekly catch up, you’ve been writing in with thoughts about my Mandelson / Epstein theory and a pootle through your lovely feedback about our first episode with co-host Harriet Rose!Chris x✉️Get in touch [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The divine Harriet Rose is co-hosting this week, and we’re covering everything: your homophobia at work stories, the Hollywood names she went viral with, and why she'll never stop telling people she's a lesbian!Make sure to follow Harriet's BRAND NEW podcast @bythewaypodcastishere!Chris & Harriet x✉️Get in touch [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A stroll round the garden and a weekly dive in to the inbox brings forth many many insights and opinions on last weeks Heated Rivalry, thanks to everyone who wrote in - keep sending your messages.Chris x✉️Get in touch [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Dr. Ranj joins me for a dive into Heated Rivalry: the glossy hockey romance that’s sparked obsession, debate, tears and even whispers of a deleted scene too explicit to air...This episode breaks down the fantasy, the feelings, and the cultural impact behind the show everyone can’t stop watching.Click play now!Chris x✉️Get in touch [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well hello, listeners. I’m diving into the inbox to find out what listener Ed has (or hasn’t) been up to in Berlin, sharing all the gossip from the Homo Sapiens dog walk – with added Traitors alumnus – and we finally discovered where the phrase ‘cottaging’ comes from…Click play now Chris x✉️Get in touch [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

✨ Nostalgia ✨ What were you doing in 2016? This week Jodie Harsh joins me on a journey of nostalgia into your 2016 flashbacks — the moments you loved, the ones you’d redo, and everything in between. Plus we get the skinny on what its like to be mates with Gaga, and the suprising person who used to take Charlie XCX to Jodie’s club night!Click play now x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A gentle paddle through the inbox with your moustache stories, Traitors finale chat, and the shocking result of our homophobia in the work place poll.Plus! Don’t forget The Homo Sapiens Dog Walk is this Saturday 31st Jan. All details here:Sat 31st January @ 1pmMeet outside Regents bar & kitchen in Regents Park, LondonNearest tube station: Regents Park (Bakerloo line)EVENT IS FREE✉️Get in touch [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do gay men love a moustache?Comedian and fresh-faced-turned-furry Morgan Rees joins me to talk all things moustache, with your messages and hot takes thrown into the mix. Plus: what happens when your mum thinks you’ve been leaving porn lying around—and the curious connection between queerness and autism.Click play now ✨Chris & Morgan xhttps://queeremporium.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A rummage through the post bag finds we have a sourdough winner, a comedy night for all to enjoy and which Homo Sapiens Host just landed themself a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Plus, the Homo Sapiens Dog is nearly here - click play now!Home Sapiens Dog Walk info:Sat 31st January @ 1pmMeet outside Regents bar & kitchen in Regents Park, LondonNearest tube station: Regents Park (Bakerloo line)EVENT IS FREE✉️Get in touch [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s the link between queerness and trusting your gut?This week, I’m sharing a theory on this topic—and I’d love to know what you think. And who better to chew it over with than my sister from another mister, Jessie Ware. Plus we’re diving in to the life rules you all live by, Jessie shares the unusual tricks she’s been up to with her new album, and obvs, a brilliant Chaka Khan story.Hope you enjoy ✨Chris & Jessie x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Way back in 2022 Matty and Harry came to talk to us about their incredible Ban Conversion Therapy campaign. Have a listen to get to know the man who is taking the Traitors by storm!✉️Get in touch [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inbox ahoy! I’m back from holiday to plough through your Traitors tips, Raven Smith episode reactions, plus TV & book recommends. Click play now✨Home Sapiens Dog Walk info:Sat 31st January @ 1pmMeet outside Regents bar & kitchen in Regents Park, LondonNearest tube station: Regents Park (Bakerloo line)EVENT IS FREE✉️Get in touch [email protected]📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 head. Plus Raven shares how he and his husband became ever so proud dads.Click play now ✨Chris & Raven x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 [email protected]📲 @homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 [email protected] @homosapiens on instagram Watch on YouTube @homosapienspodSubscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 London, Ottolenghi didn’t just popularise Middle Eastern cooking in the West — he reframed it. His food is bold, comforting, and always delicious.We dive in to the inbox to hear all about how you spend the day, your frankly hilarious triumphs and disasters and a few calm, practical tips from Yotam to help everything run more smoothly — whether that’s finally getting the potatoes right, surviving family dynamics, or knowing when it’s time to gently (or not so gently) call out your homophobic aunty. Pour yourself an eggnog, take a breath, and click play now Chris & Yotam x Shout outs in this episode to Tom Crewe @jonathancapebooksGareth Russell @_garethrussell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 xShout out to https://www.instagram.com/musebespokeupholstery/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 get into the big questions:Is revenge ever justified when it comes to LGBT hate? Charlie shares her very unique method of dealing with a dodgy tradie who tried to rip her off, and we ask when forgiveness is actually the better option — if ever.Petty, powerful, and painfully relatable. Click Play NowShout outs in this episode to [email protected]@biggayout @SpannerswithManners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 olives?Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 xhttps://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://www.attitude.co.uk/comment/as-a-bisexual-dad-of-three-its-vital-that-im-out-and-visible-to-my-kids-414265/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.