Best Christopher Sweeney Podcasts (2025)

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284: Your emails / my Big Apple 20:41

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Live & direct from New York — I’m diving into the big gay play making royal waves across the pond. Plus, the inbox is popping with your thoughts on Jessie Ware’s delightful co-host slot and the Manchester Pride drama. And listener Jamie gifts us with a delightful turn of phrase ✨ A few listener resources: Surrogacy Survey run by Prof Kirsty Horsey …

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283: Jessie Ware 39:13

4d ago39:13

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You asked us to talk about Divas. So who better to join me for a deep div-a than Mother of Pearl herself: Jessie Ware. What makes a Diva? Why do the gays love a Diva? What’s Kevin Costner got to do with one of the biggest Diva moments of all time. Where does Iggy Izalea’s slow cooker fit in to all of this? Click play to find out. Remember watch the…

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282: Friendship & Party Goss 21:48

7d ago21:48

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I'm on a ramble! And I'm reading your emails about friendship, dishing the goss from the new series launch party, plus anyone got a good leather bar recommend? Chris x Oh, and remember! We’re VIDEO now too so subscribe at homosapienspod on YouTube to see this episode in full glory ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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282: Dani St. James - Trans Healthcare, Reintroducing Alcohol after sobriety, and what is Prohibition Era Transexualism? 36:56

12d ago36:56

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Dani St James is a laugh. She’s done some incredible things for the community. And she’s got not one but two cute dogs. What more could you want from a co-host? Watch the video tomorrow on YouTube for full dog cameo, so make sure you're subscribed to @homosapienspod on YouTube now! Links to everything discussed in today's episode: ZOAH: https://zoa…

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Homo Sapiens Meet Up 2:22

13d ago2:22

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Do we want to make this IRL? [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Was B.P. Kelso Engineered to Write? 1:07:46

14d ago1:07:46

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Episode 160 features B P Kelso. Who is among many things, an engineer by trade, a scriptwriter, an author, and a dad. We discuss storytelling, adaptation, reading, always learning and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode BPKelso.com PlayingwithPlays.com AgentPalmer.com Other Links Rock doc shows that, just maybe, Simple Pla…

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281: Your Emails / My Hangover 19:50

13d ago19:50

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Hello there, Just call me Tom Daley as I dive in to the Homo Sapiens inbox for your reactions to last week’s episode with Tom Allen on why it’s hard to make friends in the queer community. Plus I've been to the Attitude Awards and ran in to some of our esteemed future co-hosts, and you’ve been writing in about the potential trans ban at Hampstead P…

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280: Tom Allen - Gay Clocks, Secret Solo Bar Visits and What On Earth is Somber Yellow? 35:01

19d ago35:01

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Hello everyone, please welcome our first All Star cost-host, Mr. Tom Allen! Tom is a wonderful friend and so when you all asked us to do an episode about why it’s hard to make friends in the gay community I knew who to call: My only mate who has a top hat on his house insurance. Who knew? Lovely episode this, and a real sign of whats to come. Oh, a…

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279: We’ve Got A LOT To Catch Up On… 17:39

21d ago17:39

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BIG NEWS! 0:47

22d ago0:47

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Finally - all is revealed! Click to listen for the intel on the ALL NEW Homo Sapiens. First episode lands tomorrow - Tues 7th October. Can’t wait to be back with you all. Chris x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Proust Questionnaire Vol III: Christopher J. Hughes 1:16:29

28d ago1:16:29

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Episode 159 features the return of one of my best friends Christopher J. Hughes. He's back to tackle some of Proust's Questionnaire. And aside from explaining what to do when things are 25 pixels to the left we discuss art, color, the creative process and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode What is the Proust Questionnaire…

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By the power vested in Laura 1:04:47

1M ago1:04:47

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Episode 158 features Laura Eppler who I've known for quite a while and who's become a very good friend. She's here on the show to discuss her second career as an officiant. In fact, just over one year ago from the release of this episode she married Stef and I in our backyard. We discuss that second career, plus boredom, writing, and divert into a …

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Kevin, Newton, Lynx, and Brass 1:07:22

2M ago1:07:22

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Episode 157 features Kevin Freitas who, as you'll find out, could be who he says he is or he could be 17 hobbies in a trenchcoat. We discuss his online handheld computer museum, music, programming, photography, 3d modeling, and even go back as far as Geocities, perhaps even further… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode kevinfreitas.net han…

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Chickens and Goats and Sheep, Oh Homesteading! 1:02:33

2M ago1:02:33

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Episode 156 features Lucy who started homesteading for one very specific reason and now, well, entrepreneur farmer could very well be her descriptor in the future. We discuss her journey through homesteading, the trials and unexpected expansions along the way, plus gardening, chickens, goats, pigs, geese, sheep, turkeys and much much more… Mentione…

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Proust Questionnaire Vol II: Bill Sweeney 1:11:00

3M ago1:11:00

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Episode 155 features the return of the original Palmer Files guest Bill Sweeney. He's back to tackle some of Proust's Questionnaire. And aside from explaining what this isn't, we'll discuss Skype, basements and attics, poetry, the flow state, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode What is the Proust Questionnaire? WickedT…

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Finding the Groove with Drummer and Lawyer Bryan Tuk 1:11:52

3M ago1:11:52

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Episode 154 features Bryan Tuk who's here to bolster the rhythm section with his drums, his law degree, and his musical educator self. During this episode we discuss Bryan's path from when he first picked up the sticks to graduating law school, with enough tangents and conversation to cover just about everything in between and beyond those two poin…

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Water, Weather, and What We Want with Cousin Sarah 1:10:51

4M ago1:10:51

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Episode 153 features my Cousin Sarah who's here to talk about science, water, engineering, weather, the non-profit space, plus running, saying no, and much much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Sarah Diringer Consulting AgentPalmer.com Other Links NASCAR needs new gas in the tank beyond Dale Jr Earl Weaver and the evolution of ba…

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Proust Questionnaire Vol I: Chris Maier 1:09:16

4M ago1:09:16

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Episode 152 features the return of one of my favorite Canadians, and just one of my best friends, Chris Maier. He's here to tackle some of Proust's Questionnaire. And aside from catching up, we'll discuss relationship communication, accountability, Canada, misfortune, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode What is the Pro…

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We're coming back! 2:27

5M ago2:27

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A very quick message to let you know a few details about our return in September 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Adventures as New Parents 54:55

5M ago54:55

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Episode 151 features my wife Stefanie, who is back to talk about our adventures as new parents. From coming home with a baby to adapting to a new normal that is constantly changing, we're surviving, but how? Listen to find out. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode AgentPalmer.com Other Links Coupland's Tomb Raider guidebook is an artifact …

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You and Me makes Three 56:52

5M ago56:52

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Episode 150 features my wife Stefanie, who has returned to join me in telling the tale of our adventures in pregnancy through to the delivery of our healthy baby. Who, if you listen closely, will make their debut appearance on this podcast at some point in the background. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Expecting Better by Emily Oster…

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When Art and Entrepreneurship Meet, Brian Found Paradise 1:02:13

6M ago1:02:13

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Episode 149 features my friend Brian Wcislo, who's here to tell his tales of growing up, starting businesses, life altering experiences, boundary pushing, and finding his place in the world. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Brian Wcislo on LinkedIn AgentPalmer.com Other Links GoldenEra is as precise as a watch laser in GoldenEye 007 do…

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Optimist Dan Evans Talks with Pessimist Agent Palmer 1:14:07

6M ago1:14:07

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Episode 148 with a great friend to me and this show, long time listener, first time guest, Dan Evans. We talk about our shared experience looking for work, being prepared, the cost of creative things, and much much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Follow Dan on Threads: @redbeard73 BlueSky: redbeard73.bsky.social AgentPalmer.com …

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We are Tangent Bound with Mark Bogner 1:05:19

7M ago1:05:19

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Episode 147 with Mark Bogner of Tangent Bound, the podcast, the podcast network, and now media network. We discuss the origin of all three, as well as our similar paths to podcast listening. Plus, collaboration, momentum, DVD extras, mistakes, laughter and plenty of, you guessed it, tangents. All aboard! Let's get tangent bound! Mentioned and Helpf…

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The Return of Hal Nathan 1:20:36

7M ago1:20:36

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Episode 146 with the return or more accurately the continuation of my conversation with Hal Nathan. During this episode you'll hear us discuss editing and process, movie length and consuming film and media, structure and creation, plus I may or may not rant about the film industry… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode HalNathan.com The Pas…

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Talking Star Trek: Deep Space Nine with Edward O'Hare 1:07:45

7M ago1:07:45

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Episode 145 features the return of my friend and Master to my Padawan in all things Star Trek, Edward O'Hare. He has been my guide through my Star Trek journey and in this episode we're going to reflect on my adventures on Deep Space Nine, before I embark upon the next Voyage... Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode WickedTheory.com AgentPa…

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Alyssa Chooses Her Own Path 1:09:46

8M ago1:09:46

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Episode 144 features Alyssa LaBotz, entrepreneur, freelancer, video editor, traveler, and a fellow coffee drinker. We discuss starting in economics and ending in editing, finding time for ourselves, burnout, balance, structure, age, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode labotzmedia.com Roaming with Alyssa RetroDaze Agent…

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Meet Hal Nathan a Visual Storyteller 1:11:42

8M ago1:11:42

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Episode 143 features Hal Nathan, recent film school graduate and someone who's just newly out of the structure of formal education and wondering what comes next. We discuss that and how he got into film, writing, editing, what film school does and doesn't prepare you for, accepting not bad, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This …

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Keeping it Comfortable and Classy with Ken Sweeney 1:11:51

9M ago1:11:51

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Episode 142 features Ken Sweeney, host of The Comfortable Spot podcast. We discuss being curious, podcasting, creating and momentum, starting in music, success and replication, the voice as an instrument, Star Trek, old television, keeping it classy, Dick Cavett and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode thecomfortablespotpod…

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Creating with Words, Yarn, and More with Alex T. Dragonson 1:01:58

9M ago1:01:58

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Episode 141 features Alex T. Dragonson. Who happens to share more than just a few fandoms with me. We met on Mastodon and outside of a few threads there, this is our first real conversation. We discuss music, knitting, anxiety and anxiety remediation, work life balance, early internet experiences, hermitcraft, FOMO and much more! Mentioned and Help…

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One Final Question: Vol. V 1:02:24

10M ago1:02:24

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Episode 140 features Bill, Kristen, NJ, Essa, Stef, Jess, and Danno discussing voices, not working, dinner, communication, decisions, and perhaps even some sociology (or perhaps it's psychology) and more from the One Final Questions after-credits of this very podcast! Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode WickedTheory.com HoneyBears & Sydne…

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Meet the Stershics Part II: I Do 51:11

10M ago51:11

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Episode 139 features my wife, Stefanie Stershic. During this episode we continue our conversation, starting from her cross country journey to move in with me, continuing with our years living together, and culminating in our nuptials. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Listen to 50 Questions with Stefanie (Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podca…

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Meet the Stershics Part I: Podcast Fun 1:02:40

11M ago1:02:40

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Episode 138 features my wife, Stefanie Stershic. During this episode we discuss how we met, our long distance digital courtship, and much much more... Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Listen to 50 Questions with Stefanie (Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcast) From Brain to Keyboard on Twitch AgentPalmer.com Mastadon @FromBrainToKeyboard @…

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To Sing or Not to Sing and more with Dave Hulegaard 55:49

11M ago55:49

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Episode 137 the return of Dave Hulegaard the musician behind Twelve Days in June. We discuss front man caliber vocals and singing horror stories, revisiting old favorite albums, finding your comfort zone, making up for lost time, playing live again, and much much more... Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Listen to Twelve Days in June's …

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That Nerd Conversation with Morgan from That Nerd Thing 1:05:24

12M ago1:05:24

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Episode 136 features Morgan, from That Nerd Thing podcast. We discuss the origins of her show, compare her day job to her podcast, ponder the interchangeability of nerd and geek as terms, and much much more... Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode linktr.ee/Thatnerdthingpod AgentPalmer.com Threads @thatnerdthingpod @AgentPalmer Other Links …

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Tony Rapino II: The Wrath of Friendship 1:11:12

12M ago1:11:12

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Episode 135 features the return of Tony Rapino, a man of many hats and talents, who is here because since his last appearance on episode 92 we've become friends! Which means I can ask him leading questions about his writing process and blocks, his baking habits, how he stays motivated, is he a recluse, and just how strong is his need to create and …

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No Stranger to Fiction with Kristen Hamilton 1:07:26

1y ago1:07:26

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Episode 134 features Kristen Hamilton, a fiction book editor, living her best life doing what she loves from the comfort of her home. She's here to discuss how she started her business, learning on the job, multitasking, and working from home, plus we dive into the paralyzing nature of an abundance of choice, discuss comfort foods, and much much mo…

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Finding the Creative Beat After Work and On Radio with Jonathan Roth 1:02:32

1y ago1:02:32

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Episode 133 features Jonathan Roth, he's a drummer, writer, and a professional with more hats than titles, and his job description is basically a to do list, but he's here to talk about being creatively fulfilled, writing, balance, playing music, listening to music, public radio and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode jona…

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Behind the Music with Twelve Days in June 1:02:04

1y ago1:02:04

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Episode 132 features Dave Hulegaard the person behind Twelve Days in June. We discuss his almost two decades hiatus from music, and how he's not only back, he hit the ground running. All that plus learning guitar, hitting publish, returning to things you once loved, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Twelve Days in Ju…

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Talking Star Trek The Next Generation with Edward O'Hare 1:06:13

1y ago1:06:13

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Episode 131 features the return of my friend and Master to my Padawan in all things Star Trek, Edward O'Hare. He's back again to discuss my continuing journey this time through all things Star Trek: The Next Generation… Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Star Trek: The Next Generation Star Trek: Generations Star Trek: First Contact Star Trek:…