The wonderful Kadiff Kirwan is in the co-hosting hot seat this week, what a treat! We discuss the rise of far-right politics and the aftermath of the local elections, disappearing queer venues and why LGBTQ+ spaces matter more than ever.

Fresh from starring in The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui in Stratford-upon-Avon, Kadiff talks about performing an anti-fascist play at a time when politics in Britain feels increasingly tense and why history feels closer than we’d like to admit.

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It's been a manic few weeks, a lot of travelling and some illness along the way. A short update I'm afraid but fear not... order will be restored soon.

We've had so many wonderful messages over the last weeks. A proper sit down with the inbox is overdue.

Keep you emails coming and DO NOT forget about the Homo Sapiens Dog Walk on Saturday 30th May. We are meeting at Regents Bar and Kitchen at 1pm - you DO NOT need to bring a dog!

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This week on Homo Sapiens, Jax Feeley joins me to co-host.

Jax opens up about unexpectedly becoming a father after just three dates, navigating parenthood as a trans man, and the life changes that pulled him away from social media and back into frontline care work. We discuss masculinity, trauma, identity, toxic online influences, and what it really means to make vulnerable young people feel safe.

Buy Jax's book 'Fear Proof' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/FEAR-PROOF-Courage-Begin-Scared/dp/1917623194

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James Barr is co-hosting this week to talk about his powerful live show 'Sorry I Hurt Your Son' and the reality of domestic abuse in queer relationships. From not recognising the signs to questioning whether it “counts” as abuse, James shares how he made sense of his experience and turned it into something life-changing.

We dive into why abuse is still so hidden in the LGBTQ+ community, the impact of shame and silence, and why more people need to speak out. Plus, James opens up about the moment he finally left, and how comedy helped him process it all - enjoy listeners!

Chris & James x

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Here are some resources for any listeners who may need them:

Lead Specialist Service

Galop – National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline

• 0800 999 5428 | help@galop.org.uk
• Mon–Tue 9:15am–8pm, Wed–Fri 9:15am–4:30pm (closed 1–2pm), closed weekends
• Trans-specific service: Tuesday 1pm–5pm (per Camden NHS listings); Galop also runs a dedicated Trans Advocacy Service offering confidential advice by phone, email or face-to-face for people who’ve experienced violence, abuse or transphobia
• Live chat: Mondays and Thursdays; 24/7 chatbot on galop.org.uk
• Also covers sexual violence, hate crime, conversion practices, honour-based abuse, forced marriage. Has a dedicated under-25s young person’s team

London LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Partnership (DAP) – one referral, four agencies

• 020 7704 2040 / referrals@galop.org.uk
• Galop (lead), Stonewall Housing, London Friend, Switchboard – covers helpline, housing, counselling, advocacy

Housing Support

Stonewall Housing – LGBTQ+ housing & refuge advice

• 0800 6 404 404; national, including refuge access for those fleeing abuse

Counselling

London Friend – Specialist DV Counselling

• ⚠️ Specialist DV counselling funding ends March 2026 — no longer accepting new referrals; general LGBTQ+ counselling continues

Listening & Signposting

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline – listening/info, signposting

• 0800 0119 100 | switchboard.lgbt

Additional Services

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard (separate org) – has Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs)

• IDVAs help with housing, refuge access, finances/benefits, criminal justice and mental health needs; also support FM, HBV and FGM cases

LGBT Foundation (Manchester-based, national reach)

• 0345 3 30 30 30 | lgbt.foundation

Mindline Trans+ – emotional support for trans/non-binary people

• 0300 330 5468 (mindinsomerset.org.uk)

Out-of-hours / emergencies

• 999 if in immediate danger (silent call: press 55 when prompted)
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge, 24/7, not LGBT-specific but inclusive): 0808 2000 247
• Samaritans: 116 123

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We had some fantastic responses to our latest episode with James Greenwood. We had a chat about all things parenting, nurseries and outdated curriculums and you guys wrote in!

The Homo Sapiens Dog Walk is also fast approaching...

🗓️The date is 30.05.26!

🌳We shall meet at Regents Bar & Kitchen at 1pm.

🎟️This event is FREE but it is helpful to sign up if you wish to come so we have a rough idea of numbers. Use the link in the ‘Dog Walk’ instagram highlights!

🐾You DO NOT NEED to bring a dog if you wish to come!

Hope to see you lovely lot there!

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This week returning co-host James Greenwood joins me to get deep on queer parenting, surrogacy and donor conception and how much we might be overthinking it as parents.

We talk about internalised shame, the fear of being judged, and the pressure to get everything “right.” At times it feels like therapy because parenting has a way of bringing everything to the surface...

Chris and James x

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Another dive into the inbox this week and we've had a lot of responses about the pride debate and whether we're leaning more on the side of protest or celebration! Great to hear from you as always!

Chris x

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Dani St. James is back in the co-host chair to unpack whether Pride 2026 will be a protest or a celebration. Dani shares her insight from inside Not a Phase to discuss the reality behind the corporate pullback and what this means for LGBTQ+ communities across the UK.

We dive into the cost of Pride, why regional events are shutting down, and whether celebration and protest can truly coexist. Dani also gives us ALL the Transmission gossip and reveals what went down backstage - enjoy listeners!

Chris & Dani x

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