Homo Sapiens

Jesus was Gay? Can meditation make you high? What thing has Alan always secretly wanted? We catch up with avant-garde artist, composer, director and Pop Icon Laurie Anderson for a wonderful episode full of Laurie’s wisdom, warmth and zen wit. Enjoy.Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: [email protected]📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did the Spice Girls get Alan in trouble? What did Julia Roberts do that made everyone crazy? What totally inappropriate clothing did Alan wear to a Film premiere? Plus Alexa interrupts, we reflect on Patti Smith and read your messages and feedback. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: [email protected]📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hotel? What performance left her in tears? Plus Patti reflects on her relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe and we question if Alan is back to his old tricks?Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: [email protected]📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Plus a wonderful and heartwarming letter from Texas.Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: [email protected]📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Cut to Black Lives Matter protests a few years later and it seems the world may be starting to catch up with her. She’s here to tell us her amazing story that has an incredible twist and to talk to us about what brands can do to properly help LGBTQ+ people, particularly beyond pride month when the rainbows disappear. She’s an inspiring force for good. Who could ask for a better guest? Big thanks to Facebook for sponsoring this special episode. x 💙 Facebook For Business : https://www.facebook.com/business🧜‍♀️ Mermaids Charity: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk🖤 Black Lives Matter:  https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.coBe sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: [email protected]📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 lockdown and laid out his vision for an inclusive and diverse LGBTQ+ London, explained the important distinction between assimilation and integration, and shares some merry tales of being hit on by gay men along the way. Well, they’re only human. Listen and Enjoy x Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: [email protected]📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Pride Month! This week we react to a scathing review, find out if Alan has joined the Freemasons, debate vegan Birkenstocks and discover how Alan made Barack Obama chuckle.Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: [email protected]📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 officially accepted in the UK, one half of incredible cabaret duo Kiki And Herb, and a wise head on some very glamorous shoulders. You’re gonna love our chat. Plus Chris and Alan give some advice to a shy drag queen.Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: [email protected]📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 a Robin Williams wormhole and offer some advice. Did we miss anything?@14poems on instagramClub Cummings Community Chesthttps://blacklivesmatters.carrd.coHomo Sapiens T-ShirtsBe sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: [email protected]📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Superstar Playwright Jeremy O.Harris, creator of Slave Play comes by to talk about his incredible work that has rocked American theatre, the objectification of queer black bodies, and what makes him tick. This episode was recorded before lockdown, but it feels particularly poignant today, compounded by #PrideMonth. https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.coBe sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: [email protected]📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 better not just now but in the long term. We also celebrate Pride Month, read your emails, and dive down a wormhole https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.coBe sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: [email protected]📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week comedian, actor and ICON Hannah Gadsby joins us to chat about her new incredible show “Douglas”, while also opening up about Autism, Homelessness and turning down Warner Brothers. Plus, Why does Hannah have a charred dog in her freezer?!? Listen to find out.Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: [email protected]📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 making a beeline for Alan?📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: [email protected]📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Politician, Actor, Activist, personal hero and ICON CYNTHIA NIXON joins us for this week's show. We hear the reality behind enacting political change, dashing between broadway performances and some advice for parents of trans kids. Get ready to feel empowered for change.Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: [email protected]📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dearest Listeners, following on from our Stephen Fry interview, we have our first Lockdown Edition of ‘Homo Sapiens Extra’ where we find out how everyone is getting on in lockdown, plus we read your emails and messages, and give away a t-shirt to our favourite review on Apple Podcasts.Also, be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: [email protected]📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 slinking around the London Gay Clubs in the 90’s, examining ones mind and LOVE. It’s a hoot!Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: [email protected]📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 with mega icon Stephen Fry!You can hear Episode 1 on Thursday, April 30th.Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T is Hosted By: Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney 📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: [email protected]📍Podcast Host: Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 them to [email protected] now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Brunei boycott, discover your break-up (and make-up) songs and just how great sex is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amid the complaints about eating, tea trolleys and burrito blankets, the boys plan the first Homo Sapiens wedding and discuss Chris' forthcoming TV show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 ended up in Southend-On-Sea. Plus: an update from our man on the frontline of No Outsiders, and we discover more of Will's most questionable fashion choices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Project and plan a narrowboat holiday.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Freckle the gender-fluid American actress and instagram star Freckle chats to Will & Chris about shocking the American Idol judges, how life is changing for gender-fluid people in America and she also takes the time to ask Chris and Will if they shower together...?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 good hygiene habits, and a good olde history lesson in Wormhole Of The Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning: references to suicide  The tables are turned as Chris and Will answer YOUR questions, revealing much of the inner workings of their relationship... including why they never argue, tips for a good marriage, and a life-changing moment when Chris was saved from a wave machine gone rogue. Plus, the boys head to the Trevor Project, LGBTQ+ America's answer to The Samaritans, as part of their US tour. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123 or email [email protected]. In the US, Trevor Project is on 1-866-488-7386. and trevorproject.org. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international suicide helplines can be found at www.befrienders.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 & Chris take a trip down the wormhole to revisit Eva Cassidy and Jenifer Lopez's finest work.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Korean-American comedian/singer-songwriter/fashionista Margaret Cho speaks to Will & Chris about having Joan Rivers as a mentor, hanging out with David Walliams... and how she tries to make peace with Trump supporters. Plus, Will reveals IMPORTANT INFORMATION about his new music video and Chris spends $5 on a go-go dancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will & Chris recall their highlights from the past seven days, including Will's choice for woman of the moment (either Wendy Mitchell or Naomi Campbell) an apology from Chris, and some top parenting tips in Wormhole Of The Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will & Chris meet humourist and raconteur David Sedaris - and find out why having kids is a generational thing, when offensiveness is ok and why picking up trash is so important. Plus: there's a bonus chat with Sedaris-soundalike Michael and Will breaks his Moroccan door fast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 LGBTQ+ issues in class - and how it's transformed his own life. Plus, there's talk of the return of Ru Paul's Drag Race and Will & Chris become another listener's surrogate uncles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 John Grant.They talk beauty, love addiction, PTSD and RuPaul's Drag Race. Plus, Will & Chris discuss the week's events (from waaaay back in Aug 2017) and Will's embarrassing moments being recognised (or not!) in public. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 music anecdote we've heard in a loooong time. Plus, the gents reveal their favourite places in the UK, what Will's autobiography should be called, and discuss Joe Root's display of LGBTQ+ solidarity on the cricket pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will & Chris once again dive headfirst into your emails, tweets and 'grams to discover what you thought of the Gay Rodeo, reviews your reviews, plus Chris talks HOUSES Will talks CRYSTALS. Blimey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Gay Cowboy Sammy. Also on the show, the boys reveal their questionable dating decisions and find out what you, dear listener, have been messaging your friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.PLUS there's your emails and reviews, a there's a T-shirt to be won.*sponsored by Smirnoff. Drink responsibly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Arnold (Shipping Forecast) to set the world to rights.Plus, Chris shares his top tips for roasting a chicken, a children's book is written before your very ears... and Will sings the Dogtanian theme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black Beauty, t-shirts, fireplaces and hemorrhoids are just some of the topics covered in your emails, reviews from Apple Podcasts and our legendary wormhole chatter. Enjoy... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 down in Trump's AmericaAlso on the show, we review the unpleasantness on this week's episode of The Grand Tour, we launch our very own (limited edition) t-shirt store, Will does Jackanory and you, our listeners, reveal the apps you can't live without. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Sivan to chat being an Australian in America, infiltrating the Margot Robbie fanclub and embracing your feminine side. Also on the podcast we share a ride - and a heart-breaking, honest conversation - with LA Uber driver Natalie. PLUS - Will celebrates a birthday milestone, you tell us the day you'd most like to relive, and there's far too much chat about vans for some reason. Homo Sapiens is supported by Smirnoff, who have partnered with the LGBT Foundation to bring you the 'Soho Angels', trained volunteers to spot those most vulnerable in this nighttime safety initiative for the LGBTQ+ community.If you're in the UK and in need of someone to talk to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123.For those outside the UK, you can call:Argentina: 02234930430Australia: 131114Austria: 017133374Belgium: 106Bosnia & Herzegovina: 080 05 03 05Botswana: 3911270Brazil: 212339191Canada: 5147234000 (Montreal); 18662773553 (outside Montreal)Croatia: 014833888Denmark: +4570201201Egypt: 7621602Finland: 010 195 202France: 0145394000Germany: 08001810771Holland: 09000767Hong Kong: +852 2382 0000Hungary: 116123India: 8888817666Ireland: +4408457909090Italy: 800860022Japan: +810352869090Mexico: 5255102550New Zealand: 045861048Norway: +4781533300Philippines: 028969191Poland: 5270000Russia: 0078202577577Spain: 914590050South Africa: 0514445691Sweden: 46317112400Switzerland: 143USA: 18002738255 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 whistle stop tour of the latter half of their 2018 - EuroPride, life drawing classes, a brief stint as enthusiastic auctioneers, a trip to America and much more. Join Will and Chris as they sit down with the iconic Julian Carey to discuss his trailblazing career, the cabaret circuit, his eureka moment as a comedian, his attitudes towards social disruption and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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’ but they discuss why it is much more than that, talk about its impact and why Francis lives in a small cabin in the middle of nowhere. PLUS - Chris is “live from Los Angeles” for this final episode of Season 2 and they discuss surrogacy, the Royal Wedding and why Will was once booed off stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 conversation with Johann Hari and someone wins a Homo Sapiens T-shirt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johann Hari is a journalist and writer whose latest book Lost Connections claims to uncover the “nine real causes of depression and anxiety.” Johann tells Will and Chris that our problems are caused more by the way we live today than a chemical imbalance in our brains. PLUS - Will’s having a drainage nightmare and we find out about your best and worst dates.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the Week and someone wins the Homo Sapiens T-shirt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 discover that the idea of big cities being more progressive than country towns is a myth. They find out the inspiring story behind Happy Valley Pride, the strangest things Rowan and Jeff in the leather shop have been asked to make, and they get invited to unveil a plaque! PLUS - Will has been hanging out with Baz Luhrmann and the boys recall their terrifying experiences with sharks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/privacy for more information.

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 proponent of diversity and inclusion, showcasing many interesting and different faces in his photographs. Tim talks to Will and Chris about how he creates such distinctive pictures, his favourite shoots, how his recent break-up has affected his work and what he would do if he photographed the Queen. PLUS - Will reveals his worst calendar photoshoots and we’ve been nominated for an award!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 feedback on the Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh episode and have you won a Homo Sapiens T-shirt? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, being a married couple in a sports team, attitudes to homosexuality in sport and their incredible experience in at the Rio Olympics. PLUS - Will wants to sell his Brit Awards and has a ghostly experience in a monastery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.