Homo Sapiens

What do you do if someone defecates on the floor at your wedding? You launch an investigation to find out who did it! It’s the wildly successful podcast that everyone’s been talking about where brides Helen Mclaughlin and Karen Whitehouse interrogate their wedding guests, bridesmaids, family and even ex’s in an attempt to crack this case. It’s equal parts hilarious and fascinating and they join us to delve even deeper into how this story, beginning with a queer wedding, became a cultural phenomenon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do if someone defecates on the floor at your wedding? You launch an investigation to find out who did it! It’s the wildly successful podcast that everyone’s been talking about where brides Helen Mclaughlin and Karen Whitehouse interrogate their wedding guests, bridesmaids, family and even ex’s in an attempt to crack this case. It’s equal parts hilarious and fascinating and they join us to delve even deeper into how this story, beginning with a queer wedding, became a cultural phenomenon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Heartstopper week people! Season 2 is finally upon us and today we are bringing you a snippet of our amazing chat with Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman. We unpack the relationships between some of your favourite Heartstopper characters as well as getting plenty of fascinating insights into what goes on behind the scenes of creating the hit show. If you loved this, you can listen to the full episode with Alice here. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/homo-sapiens/id1257514825?i=1000560008082 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Icks! Open Relationships! Anal Sex! Today’s guest Morgan Rees has been taking the comedy circuit by storm with his incredible shows about life as a bisexual man and we’re all obsessed! Having written for Mock The Week and supported the likes of Jayde Adams and Nigel Ng, Morgan is now one of the most exciting LGBTQ+ comedians in the UK and across the pond. This was a brilliant chat about growing up as queer in rural Wales and his experiences of dating and bi-erasure as a bisexual man. Plus, should we all be using a thesaurus to help articulate our feelings?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Icks! Open Relationships! Anal Sex! Today’s guest Morgan Rees has been taking the comedy circuit by storm with his incredible shows about life as a bisexual man and we’re all obsessed! Having written for Mock The Week and supported the likes of Jayde Adams and Nigel Ng, Morgan is now one of the most exciting LGBTQ+ comedians in the UK and across the pond. This was a brilliant chat about growing up as queer in rural Wales and his experiences of dating and bi-erasure as a bisexual man. Plus, should we all be using a thesaurus to help articulate our feelings?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Disability Pride Month so this week we are throwing it back to an incredible chat with disability activist and life coach Carson Tueller. Carson suffered paralysis after a spinal cord injury the same year he came out as gay to his Mormon family. This is an incredible piece of advice about how to confront barriers that arise in your life and how to reframe your internal narrative. You can listen to the full episode here- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/homo-sapiens/id1257514825?i=1000528191865 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, fresh from two unbelievable performances at Glastonbury and Mighty Hoopla, we are joined by the icon that is Jake Shears. Jake tells us his key ingredients for throwing the best and most notorious house parties, what life-changing piece of advice he was given by Sharon Stone, and what goes on at a dinner party thrown by Elton John himself. Pop on your dancing shoes and go listen to Jake’s brilliant new album Last Man Standing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, fresh from two unbelievable performances at Glastonbury and Mighty Hoopla, we are joined by the icon that is Jake Shears. Jake tells us his key ingredients for throwing the best and most notorious house parties, what life-changing piece of advice he was given by Sharon Stone, and what goes on at a dinner party thrown by Elton John himself. Pop on your dancing shoes and go listen to Jake’s brilliant new album Last Man Standing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve got an exciting and inspiring episode for you this week - we’re reporting to you from London Trans+ Pride! To quote Munroe Bergdorf, it was a day of “LOVE” and “RAGE”, with 25,000 trans people and allies present to demand equal rights for Trans people! The fabulous Travis Albanza is this week's host - they’re a writer, performer and trailblazer, and one of the most exciting and inspiring voices in the trans community. Travis speaks to NHS doctors, teachers, the trans community and their supporters about their hopes for a harmonious trans future. It’s poignant and joyful in equal measure and you don’t want to miss!Thank you to our episode host Travis Alabanza and brilliant audio editor Steve Folland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beautiful, iconic and trailblazing…three words we’d use to describe Logan Brown on the front cover of Glamour magazine. Today Logan joins us to discuss what it’s like to become an overnight celebrity, what went on behind the scenes of this iconic magazine shoot and his experience of navigating the NHS as a pregnant trans man -shoutout to his brilliant midwife Cath! Plus, tune in for cameos from baby Nova and THE Bailey Mills! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beautiful, iconic and trailblazing…three words we’d use to describe Logan Brown on the front cover of Glamour magazine. Today Logan joins us to discuss what it’s like to become an overnight celebrity, what went on behind the scenes of this iconic magazine shoot and his experience of navigating the NHS as a pregnant trans man -shoutout to his brilliant midwife Cath! Plus, tune in for cameos from baby Nova and THE Bailey Mills! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to know what an MP eats on a hangover? This week we chat with Labour MP Wes Streeting, who was kind enough to be interviewed on a Sunday morning, even after a night out on the tiles for a friend’s wedding. Wes is the current shadow health secretary and alongside Keir Starmer, has been instrumental in transforming the Labour Party into election-winning hopefuls for 2024. What is the best gay wedding entrance of all time, and would Jesus go on a Pride March? Tune in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to know what an MP eats on a hangover? This week we chat with Labour MP and political superstar in the making - Wes Streeting, who was kind enough to be interviewed on a Sunday morning, even after a night out on the tiles for a friend’s wedding. Wes is the current shadow health secretary and alongside Keir Starmer, has been instrumental in transforming the Labour Party into election-winning hopefuls for 2024. It's a refreshingly frank and honest chat from a politician and Wes leaves no questions unanswered. Plus, what is the best gay wedding entrance of all time, and would Jesus go on a Pride March? Tune in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has it seriously taken this long for an A to Z on queer parenting?! Today we are joined by Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley, the fabulous team behind the Some Families and From Gay to Ze podcasts, and the new book The Queer Parent: Everything You Need to Know From Gay to Ze. We discuss the underrepresentation of parenting for queer women, distasteful analogies of infertile eggs, and how to use WhatsApp to dismantle the patriarchy! Plus, will Stu’s son marry Prince George?📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

Has it seriously taken this long for an A to Z on queer parenting?! Today we are joined by Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley, the fabulous team behind the Some Families and From Gay to Ze podcasts, and the new book The Queer Parent: Everything You Need to Know From Gay to Ze. We discuss the underrepresentation of parenting for queer women, distasteful analogies of infertile eggs, and how to use WhatsApp to dismantle the patriarchy! Plus, will Stu’s son marry Prince George?📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

They are the couple that’s broken the internet- this week, fresh from the I Kissed A Boy reunion, we are joined by Ollie and Dan! This chat did not disappoint- they answer all of your questions about what went on behind the scenes in the masseria and they put the rumours to rest about their relationship before the show.📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

They are the couple that’s broken the internet- this week, fresh from the I Kissed A Boy reunion, we are joined by Ollie and Dan! This chat did not disappoint- they answer all of your questions about what went on behind the scenes in the masseria and they put the rumours to rest about their relationship before the show.📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

Where are we at with Trans-male representation in the media? In this week’s Culture Club we are chatting to YouTube sensation Alex Bertie. Alex’s new novel More Me With You is the trans romcom we have ALL been hoping for. Tune in as we discuss the trans male experience on hookup apps as well as how iconic shows such as Shameless, Orange Is The New Black and Heartstopper have shaped LGBTQ+ representation on screen. Plus, who else used video games to explore their gender identity when they were younger?Listen now at  https://www.audible.co.uk/moremewithyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gay Awakenings! Brian May’s shampoo etiquette! What’s Kylie’s favourite biscuit? What better way to celebrate pride on Homo Sapiens than with a crossover extravaganza with one of our all-time favourite podcasts Like Minded Friends- hosted by comedians and friends of the show Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell. I was delighted to join them for a brilliant natter about Neighbours, lesbian love island, Tom’s new water decanter and The Titanic violinist of all things!The episode is split between our two feeds. So catch up on part 1 on Like Minded feed, and part 2 here on the Homo Sapiens Feed.Enjoy! xLINK TO LIKE MINDED FRIENDS - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/like-minded-friends-with-tom-allen-suzi-ruffell/id1049741444  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are joined by the Williams Family! Kelly and Rich are parents to 3 wonderful children, Quin 20, Lola 18, Dylan 16 who all identify as LGBTQ+. We visit the Williams household to discuss how the kids have been supported by their parents and what Kelly and Rich have learnt most from parenting 3 brilliant LGBTQ+ children. Plus, what is an ‘emergency dog walk’ and why every family could benefit!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

Today we are joined by the Williams Family! Kelly and Rich are parents to 3 wonderful children, Quin 20, Lola 18, Dylan 16 who all identify as LGBTQ+. We visit the Williams household to discuss how the kids have been supported by their parents and what Kelly and Rich have learnt most from parenting 3 brilliant LGBTQ+ children. Plus, what is an ‘emergency dog walk’ and why every family could benefit!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

Today we are speaking with the brilliant broadcaster and author Riyadh Khalaf about his diagnosis with ADHD (Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and how it changed his life for the better. Plus, we are talking about why queer people love planes and…. is there such a thing as a left phalange??📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

Today we are speaking with the brilliant broadcaster and author Riyadh Khalaf about his diagnosis with ADHD (Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and how it changed his life for the better. Plus, we are talking about why queer people love planes and…. is there such a thing as a left phalange??📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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 Pride Month people! We’re kicking things off a day early and replaying an incredible piece of audio to get you all in the mood. Hill Crest Primary School have created a podcast about Pride and what it means to the pupils and teachers at their school. Prepare to be uplifted and blown away! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can we create an LGBTQ+ inclusive education? Today we chat to the brilliant Olly Pike, who is transforming the way in which LGBTQ+ is taught in schools through Pop'n'Olly literature. We talk about his new book What Does LGBTQ+ mean, what it was like growing up as LGBTQ+ in a church community and why educating people about queerness needs to happen all year round!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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 can we create an LGBTQ+ inclusive education? Today we chat to the brilliant Olly Pike, who is transforming the way in which LGBTQ+ is taught in schools through Pop'n'Olly literature. We talk about his new book What Does LGBTQ+ mean, what it was like growing up as LGBTQ+ in a church community and why educating people about queerness needs to happen all year round!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

Do you want dating advice from an LGBTQ+ icon? Look no further! Today we are chatting with THE Dannii Minogue, all about her new show ‘I Kissed A Boy’. Plus, we find out Dannii’s dream date, her dating app stories and she helps us with a few of your dating woe’s. Let us know how you’re finding I Kissed A Boy so far!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

Do you want dating advice from an LGBTQ+ icon? Look no further! Today we are chatting with THE Dannii Minogue, all about her new show ‘I Kissed A Boy’. Plus, we find out Dannii’s dream date, her dating app stories and she helps us with a few of your dating woe’s. Let us know how you’re finding I Kissed A Boy so far!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

What are your Eurovision party essentials?! Is there such thing as too much glitter? Today is the day! It’s the Eurovision final and team Homo Sapiens has been in Liverpool speaking to fans from across the globe about why Eurovision is so special.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do LGBTQ+ people find difficult to talk about? This week we are checking in on our mental health ahead of Mental Health Awareness week with brilliant psychotherapist and ted-talker Owen O’Kane. Owen has written a book called Be Your Own Therapist and we discuss how to move from shame to freedom, how to open up about sex and loneliness and navigating family as an LGBTQ+ person. Plus, what’s all of this got to do with cottaging?!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

What do LGBTQ+ people find difficult to talk about? This week we are checking in on our mental health ahead of Mental Health Awareness week with brilliant psychotherapist and ted-talker Owen O’Kane. Owen has written a book called Be Your Own Therapist and we discuss how to move from shame to freedom, how to open up about sex and loneliness and navigating family as an LGBTQ+ person. Plus, what’s all of this got to do with cottaging?!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

Is Liverpool the campest city in the UK? It’s time! In this special episode in partnership with The National Lottery we are talking about EUROVISION! We are kicking off our coverage by chatting about the brilliant Euro Ball- a party hosted in Liverpool that will celebrate Eurovision in all its glory through Vogueing. We are chatting to Darren Suarez, the founder of the Vogue Ball and writer and actor Rikki Beadle Blair who will be taking on the role as master of ceremonies. And you can get involved in the fun and watch The National Lottery’s Big Eurovision Welcome on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from Monday May 8 as part of a special programme, ‘Eurovision Welcomes The World’. Thank you so much to the National Lottery for making this episode possible.📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

Is Liverpool the campest city in the UK? It’s time! In this special episode in partnership with The National Lottery we are talking about EUROVISION! We are kicking off our coverage by chatting about the brilliant Euro Ball- a party hosted in Liverpool that will celebrate Eurovision in all its glory through Vogueing. We are chatting to Darren Suarez, the founder of the Vogue Ball and writer and actor Rikki Beadle Blair who will be taking on the role as master of ceremonies. And you can get involved in the fun and watch The National Lottery’s Big Eurovision Welcome on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from Monday May 8 as part of a special programme, ‘Eurovision Welcomes The World’. Thank you so much to the National Lottery for making this episode possible.📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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 culture club kind of day! On today’s bonus episode we are joined by Liv Little. Liv is the founder of the groundbreaking Galdem magazine and has just released her debut novel Rosewater. Rosewater is the ultimate queer love story- I gobbled it up! Plus we chat all about intergenerational friendships and moving to the seaside!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

Is going back to your ex for ‘closure’ ever a good idea? Is Kylie’s ‘Love At First Sight’ the best song ever? Today we are super excited to be joined by the insanely talented Joesef. He’s a singer songwriter responsible for some of the best soulful bangers you will ever listen to. Today he’s turning his talents to relationship Agony Uncling as well as telling us his story of growing up in Glasgow, Scotland. Plus, click play to find out more about Chris’s recent brush with Harry Styles!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

Is going back to your ex for ‘closure’ ever a good idea? Is Kylie’s ‘Love At First Sight’ the best song ever? Today we are super excited to be joined by the insanely talented Joesef. He’s a singer songwriter responsible for some of the best soulful bangers you will ever listen to. Today he’s turning his talents to relationship Agony Uncling as well as telling us his story of growing up in Glasgow, Scotland. Plus, click play to find out more about Chris’s recent brush with Harry Styles!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

Have you ever fallen out of love with a friend? Is it acceptable to end a friendship by text? Today we are joined by Elizabeth Day, host of the brilliant How To Fail podcast for the ultimate podcast extravaganza. We talk all about queerness and failure, as well as Elizabeth's new book Friendaholic. Friendaholic is a much needed handbook on friendships- how to navigate them as a conflict avoidant, how to set expectations and how to survive a friendship ghosting!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

Have you ever fallen out of love with a friend? Is it acceptable to end a friendship by text? Today we are joined by Elizabeth Day, host of the brilliant How To Fail podcast for the ultimate podcast extravaganza. We talk all about queerness and failure, as well as Elizabeth's new book Friendaholic. Friendaholic is a much needed handbook on friendships- how to navigate them as a conflict avoidant, how to set expectations and how to survive a friendship ghosting!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

Reporting to us live from his bed in Bristol and armed with a bacon sandwich, it’s DJ, reality star, and bisexual icon Woody Cook. You may know him from starring alongside his mum Zoe Ball on Celebrity Gogglebox, or for his incredible ballgown which stole the show at the Attitude Awards. We speak about how bisexual representation has transformed, how boys' fashion needs to evolve, and how his dad Norman Cook aka Fat Boy Slim introduced him to the Labour Party. Resources for LGBTQ+ mental health support: The Trevor Project- provides crisis support services to young LGBTQ+ people. Visit TrevorSpace for advice, resources and support.Mind- they have a page specifically dedicated to LGBTQ+ mental health with useful resources on how to manage your mental health, supporting others with their mental health as well further information on helplines and face to face support. Visit here.Gender Intelligence- Gendered Intelligence is a trans-led organisation- its aim is to improve the lives of trans people. It has a whole network of therapists and counsellors to tap into, see here. it offers youth and community support services, group services, mentoring, residential trips and a support line. Please check out their website. HelplinesSwitchboard - (0300 330 0630) , open 10am–10pm every day. Email support: [email protected]/. Online chat is also available through their homepage.MindLine Trans+ (0300 330 5468), is a confidential emotional, mental health support helpline for people who identify as transgender, agender, gender fluid and non-binary.Mindout - MindOut Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Queer Mental Health Service – call 01273234839 or email [email protected] or contact directly through their Online Support service. Dates and times on the website.📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

Reporting to us live from his bed in Bristol and armed with a bacon sandwich, it’s DJ, reality star, and bisexual icon Woody Cook. You may know him from starring alongside his mum Zoe Ball on Celebrity Gogglebox, or for his incredible ballgown which stole the show at the Attitude Awards. We speak about how bisexual representation has transformed, how boys' fashion needs to evolve, and how his dad Norman Cook aka Fat Boy Slim introduced him to the Labour Party. Resources for LGBTQ+ mental health support: The Trevor Project- provides crisis support services to young LGBTQ+ people. Visit TrevorSpace for advice, resources and support. Mind- they have a page specifically dedicated to LGBTQ+ mental health with useful resources on how to manage your mental health, supporting others with their mental health as well further information on helplines and face to face support. Visit here. Gender Intelligence- Gendered Intelligence is a trans-led organisation- its aim is to improve the lives of trans people. It has a whole network of therapists and counsellors to tap into, see here. it offers youth and community support services, group services, mentoring, residential trips and a support line. Please check out their website. HelplinesSwitchboard - (0300 330 0630) , open 10am–10pm every day. Email support: [email protected]/. Online chat is also available through their homepage.MindLine Trans+ (0300 330 5468), is a confidential emotional, mental health support helpline for people who identify as transgender, agender, gender fluid and non-binary.Mindout - MindOut Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Queer Mental Health Service – call 01273234839 or email [email protected] or contact directly through their Online Support service. Dates and times on the website.📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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 celebrated World Autism Awareness Day and we’re throwing it back to our brilliant chat with comedian, actor and ICON Hannah Gadsby. We talk about the gender bias when it comes to autism diagnosis and how their autism informs their incredible stand up! Plus, why did Hannah turn down Warner Brothers??📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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 celebrated World Autism Awareness Day and we’re throwing it back to our brilliant chat with comedian, actor and ICON Hannah Gadsby. We talk about the gender bias when it comes to autism diagnosis and how their autism informs their incredible stand up! Plus, why did Hannah turn down Warner Brothers??📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

Does sport alienate the queer community? Or are you LGBTQ+ and a sports fanatic? This week sports broadcaster Christian Hewgill is in the driving seat, steering us through the twists and turns of Formula 1- from whether boycotting sports events is the best form of protest to Lewis Hamilton’s role in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights from the grid.📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

Does sport alienate the queer community? Or are you LGBTQ+ and a sports fanatic?  This week sports broadcaster Christian Hewgill is in the driving seat,  steering us through the twists and turns of Formula 1- from whether boycotting sports events is the best form of protest to Lewis Hamilton’s role in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights from the grid. 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

Can Joe Lycett paint with his toes? Find out this week on Homo Sapiens! Joe joined us for our Stonewall fundraiser where we spoke about Liz Truss, his new TV show Late Night Lycett and what future stunts he has up his sleeve. All of this whilst he painted a portrait of the brilliant Alison Hammond in aid of Stonewall!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

Can Joe Lycett paint with his toes? Find out this week on Homo Sapiens! Joe joined us for our Stonewall fundraiser where we spoke about Liz Truss, his new TV show Late Night Lycett and what future stunts he has up his sleeve. All of this whilst he painted a portrait of the brilliant Alison Hammond in aid of Stonewall!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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 I am joined by smash-hit singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett! We talk about her new album Thing Take Time, Take Time, and her process for writing such god damn amazing lyrics. Plus, we chat supporting the Rolling Stones on tour and what the gay bar scene is like in Hobart Australia!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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 I am joined by international man of queer mystery and CEO of Gay Times, Tag Warner. Gay Times has become a vital mouthpiece for LGBTQ+ life and culture since Tag took over. We talk about his role as the new LGBTQ+ Miranda Priestley, Tag’s previous career at the British Airways check-in desk and why LGBTQ+ people love aviation so much. Plus, is Tag running for office?? Press play to find out x📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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 I am joined by international man of queer mystery and CEO of Gay Times, Tag Warner. Gay Times has become a vital mouthpiece for LGBTQ+ life and culture since Tag took over. We talk about his role as the new LGBTQ+ Miranda Priestley, Tag’s previous career at the British Airways check-in desk and why LGBTQ+ people love aviation so much. Plus, is Tag running for office?? Press play to find out x📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.

Calling Jessie Ware superfans! Today in this extra special bonus episode we chat to her all about her incredible new single ‘Pearls’ and we deep dive into Jessie’s former career as a security guard! Plus, she reveals all the secrets of touring with THE Harry Styles. 📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍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.