Homo Sapiens, hosted by Christopher Sweeney, is a weekly Acast podcast on queer life, featuring conversations with LGBTQ+ public figures, allies and listeners. It has 551 episodes, releases roughly every five days, and runs about 40 to 55 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, implying a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Weekly queer conversations with an engaged, loyal UK listener base
- 174 Apple ratings with a 4.6 average show sustained listener engagement over nine years.
- Roughly weekly episodes of 35 to 55 minutes give repeated host-read reads across a long catalogue.
- Listeners ask about dating, rights and identity, a context suited to inclusive, values-led brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, listener Q&A, co-hosted banter
- Tone
- warm, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description and website show no funding links or ad mentions.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed flagged explicit=1; episode titles cover domestic abuse, addiction and sexuality topics, such as 'Domestic Abuse in LGBTQ+ Relationships with James Barr' and 'Confronting a Secret Addiction with DJ Fat Tony'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.homosapienspodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1257514825 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/806a1fbf-805e-4883-… |
Benchmark score: 3 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| All Stars End of Season Announcement & Dog Walk Date Set! | 2026-07-20 | 14 min |
| Partying with JLO, Shaping Men's Fashion and Facing Cancer with Jeremy | 2026-07-10 | 55 min |
| Your Emails & Attitude Pride Awards Debrief | 2026-07-07 | 14 min |
| Your Stories of Queer Joy with Morgan Rees | 2026-07-02 | 57 min |
| The Wildest Dating Hack You've Ever Heard with Charlie Craggs | 2026-06-25 | 58 min |
| What Does Keir Starmer's Resignation Mean For LGBTQ+ People? | 2026-06-23 | 12 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 91 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
The world from a Queer perspective: Conversations, stories and a good old laugh with LGBTQ+ icons, allies and of course, our lovely listeners. Come and join the Homo Sapiens family with new episodes every Thursday - the more the merrier! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About Homo Sapiens
Homo Sapiens is a queer-focused podcast from the UK, hosted by Christopher Sweeney and distributed on Acast. The show features conversations with LGBTQ+ icons, allies and listeners, covering culture, relationships, health and current affairs, according to the feed and the show's website at homosapienspodcast.com.
The show has 551 episodes since July 2017 and currently releases new episodes roughly every five days, typically running between 35 and 55 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 174 ratings with a 4.6 average, and the feed describes the audience as LGBTQ+ listeners and allies. Download figures are not published; Starbooked's estimate is 5,000 to 25,000 per episode.
No sponsors were visible in the feed or website. At an estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $90 to $625 per episode, suited to inclusive, lifestyle and values-driven brands seeking a UK queer audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Homo Sapiens can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Homo Sapiens
How much does Homo Sapiens charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Exact rates are set by the show and are not published in the feed.
What is Homo Sapiens about?
Homo Sapiens is a UK podcast hosted by Christopher Sweeney about queer life, with conversations with LGBTQ+ public figures, allies and listeners on culture, relationships and current affairs.
How do I contact Homo Sapiens about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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