This week, we are joined by the hilariously funny actor and comedian, Hannah Gadsby. Hannah's new Netflix special Gender Agenda was released earlier this month. Gender Agenda showcases some of the best gender queer comedy from around the world and features topics such as top surgery, misgendering and the effects of testosterone. Hannah sat down to tell us all about how they curated the line up and why stage time isn't always safe time for gender queer comedians. Plus, they tell us why they caused a stir on Instagram. 📍Homo Sapiens is going on a break from now until the autumn, but please keep in touch!📍<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BdBfTC9sKZTTH7xdHFCdZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist</a>📍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 &amp; Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com📍Podcast Host: Acast

278: Hannah Gadsby's Gender Agenda | Part 2 

This week, we are joined by the hilariously funny actor and comedian, Hannah Gadsby. Hannah's new Netflix special Gender Agenda was released earlier this month. Gender Agenda showcases some of the best gender queer comedy from around the world and features comedians discussing topics such as top surgery, misgendering and the effects of testosterone. Hannah sat down to tell us all about how they curated the line up and why stage time isn't always safe time for gender queer comedians. Plus, they tell us why they caused a stir on Instagram. 📍Homo Sapiens is going on a break from now until the autumn, but please keep in touch!📍<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BdBfTC9sKZTTH7xdHFCdZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist</a>📍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 &amp; Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com📍Podcast Host: Acast

278: Hannah Gadsby's Gender Agenda | Part 1 

*TRIGGER WARNING*: This episode contains discussions around suicide and rape. This week, we are joined by the incredible Charlie Craggs. Charlie is an author, actress and the brains behind campaigns such as Nail Transphobia and <a href="https://charliesselfdefenceangels.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Charlie's Self Defence Angels.</a> More recently, she was in the press after being denied hormones by her new GP after moving out of London after a transphobic attack. We sat down to discuss all of this and more. Charlie is a true trailblazer for the trans community, so make sure you don't miss this one! If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, both <a href="https://www.samaritans.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Samaritans</a> and <a href="https://www.sarsas.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SARSAS</a> have resources on their websites. 📍<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BdBfTC9sKZTTH7xdHFCdZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist</a>📍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 &amp; Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com📍Podcast Host: Acast

277: The T is for Try Me, B*tch! With Charlie Craggs | Part 1

*Trigger warning*: This episode contains discussions around suicide and rape.* This week, we are joined by the incredible Charlie Craggs. Charlie is an author, actress and the brains behind campaigns such as Nail Transphobia and <a href="https://charliesselfdefenceangels.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Charlie's Self Defence Angels.</a> More recently, she was in the press after being denied hormones by her new GP after moving out of London after a transphobic attack. We sat down to discuss all of this and more. Charlie is a true trailblazer for the trans community, so make sure you don't miss this one! If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, both <a href="https://www.samaritans.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Samaritans</a> and <a href="https://www.sarsas.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SARSAS</a> have resources on their websites. 📍<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BdBfTC9sKZTTH7xdHFCdZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist</a>📍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 &amp; Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com📍Podcast Host: Acast

277: The T is for Try Me, B*tch! With Charlie Craggs | Part 2

This year marks the 38th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival and to celebrate we are coming from you live from the red carpet! We were lucky enough to chat to some of the amazing queer talent being showcased at this year's festival. We spoke to writer and director of opening night film Layla, Amrou Al-Kadhi, as well as cast Bilal Hasna and Louis Greatorex. We also caught up with Elliot Page, star and producer of Close To You, his co-star Hilary Baach and director Dominic Savage. 38th&nbsp;BFI FLARE: LONDON LGBTQIA+ FILM FESTIVAL 2024 is running now until 24 March at BFI Southbank and on BFI Player. 📍<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BdBfTC9sKZTTH7xdHFCdZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist</a>📍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 &amp; Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com📍Podcast Host: Acast

Culture Club: BFI Flare LGBTQIA+ Film Festival feat. Elliot Page + more!

Will we be seeing the return of Layton Williams to the stage soon? This week, we are absolutely thrilled to be joined by the wonderful star of hit West End shows like Everbody's Talking About Jamie. Layton joined us for a lovely chat about his stellar career and why people shouldn't just see him in one light: as a stage star. We find out how he deals with headlines, where he likes to hang out in Soho and the most embarrassing thing to ever happen to him on stage. Plus, the real reason he HARD launched his relationship. 📍<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BdBfTC9sKZTTH7xdHFCdZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist</a>📍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 &amp; Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com📍Podcast Host: Acast

276: Layton Williams | Part 2 

276: Layton Williams | Part 1 

What is an AGM (Annual Gay Meeting)? And what exactly is queer culture?! These are all important questions that we discussed with Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell at our Like Minded Homos live show last week. Now we wanted to share it with our lovely listeners who couldn't make it down so you didn't miss out on any of the fun. Part 1 of the Like Minded Homos live show can be found <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/like-minded-homos-live-show-part-1/id1049741444?i=1000648149581" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here, </a>so if you want to listen to the full thing, you'll have to hurry on over to the Like Minded Friends feed, and join us back over here for Part 2! 📍<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BdBfTC9sKZTTH7xdHFCdZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist</a>📍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 &amp; Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com📍Podcast Host: Acast

275: Like Minded Homos Live Show | Part 2 

Have you heard any good gossip lately? Our guest for today's Culure Club episode certainly has! We are joined by writer Jason Okundaye, who has written for publications such as Dazed, GQ and The Guardian. Speaking in LGBT History Month, he tells us all about his debut book Revolutionary Acts: Love and Brotherhood in Black Gay Britain. His book shines a light on a part of history that is glossed over massively, a compilation of memories of the men that he spoke to. Make sure you grab yourselves a copy! 📍<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BdBfTC9sKZTTH7xdHFCdZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist</a>📍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 &amp; Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: Hello@homosapienspodcast.com📍Podcast Host: Acast

274: Culture Club: Revolutionary Acts - Love & Brotherhood in Black Gay Britain with Jason Okundaye

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