Homo Sapiens

164: The Pink Pound | Part 1

Scandal! Disguise! Scented Candles! It’s LGBT History month, listeners so we are talking about the fascinating history of The Pink Pound with Director of Goldsmiths’ Centre for Queer History, Dr Justin Bengry. What are Fire Island Slippers? What was the salacious meaning of wearing a red tie back in the day? And what’s this all got to do with Tree Surgeons? Click play now to find out. Chris x In other exciting news, we have an actual LIVE event. We will be on stage with the incredible Deborah Frances-White for a live recording of The Guilty Homo Sapien, a Homo Sapiens and<a href="https://guiltyfeminist.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Guily Feminist</a> podcast crossover event! It’s on Valentine’s Day and The ticket link is below, snap them up now so you don't miss out! Chris x <a href="https://shop.kingsplace.co.uk/27478/27479" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shop.kingsplace.co.uk/27478/27479</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 Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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 <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.