Homo Sapiens

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 hello@homosapienspodcast.com📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨

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

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 hello@homosapienspodcast.com📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨

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 hello@homosapienspodcast.com📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨

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

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 hello@homosapienspodcast.com📲 @homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community

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 hello@homosapienspodcast.com @homosapiens on instagram Watch on YouTube @homosapienspodSubscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community 

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

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