Homo Sapiens

Christopher Sweeney

Homo Sapiens is the smash-hit podcast where queer people talk about life. Each week our hosts Alan Cumming & Chris Sweeney bring you intelligent, informative and fun conversations that represent the interests of LGBTQ+ people around the world. New...

  • 1 hour 56 seconds
    Is Queer Culture Too Focused on Youth? With Cliff Joannou Editor of Attitude Magazine

    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.


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    19 March 2026, 5:00 am
  • 15 minutes 33 seconds
    Your Emails & PrEP Episode Feedback!

    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...


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    17 March 2026, 5:00 am
  • 40 minutes 43 seconds
    Your LGBTQ+ Health Questions Answered by Dr. Gareth Patterson

    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!


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    12 March 2026, 5:00 am
  • 14 minutes 12 seconds
    Your Emails & My Harry Styles Story

    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 ✨❤️


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    10 March 2026, 5:00 am
  • 58 minutes 27 seconds
    Why Are So Many Gay Couples Open? with Tag Warner

    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!


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    5 March 2026, 5:00 am
  • 17 minutes 52 seconds
    Your Emails & Moustache Grabbers

    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.  


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    Chris x

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    3 March 2026, 5:00 am
  • 51 minutes 55 seconds
    Layton Williams & Straight People in Queer Spaces

    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.


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    26 February 2026, 5:00 am
  • 14 minutes 32 seconds
    Your Emails & TWO Homo Sapiens Appearances at the BAFTA's

    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


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    📲@homosapiens on instagram

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    24 February 2026, 5:00 am
  • 49 minutes 58 seconds
    Roxy Bourdillon & U-Haul Lesbians

    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

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    19 February 2026, 5:00 am
  • 15 minutes 45 seconds
    Your Emails & Epstein/Mandelson Thoughts

    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


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    📲@homosapiens on instagram

    🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod

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    17 February 2026, 5:00 am
  • 53 minutes 3 seconds
    Harriet Rose & Homophobia in the Workplace

    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 ✨

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    12 February 2026, 5:00 am
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