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The Log Books
Hosted by Tash Walker and Adam Zmith · EN
We’re Tash Walker and Adam Zmith, and EVERY WEEK we get together to talk about history, politics, art and LGBTQ+ life.
From us ageing millennials nattering on, to interviews with exciting people doing amazing things, The Log Books contain… the stories of our lives.
WINNER of several awards including Best New Podcast (Gold) at the British Podcast Awards 2020.
An Aunt Nell Production.
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The 90s mayhem of Stuart Linden Rhodes - 016
2w ago00:38:40Tap to summarizeYou’ve not seen queer nightlife until you’ve seen it through the lens of the photographer Linden. Adam met Stuart, the man behind the lens, to talk about what it was like to take so many iconic photos, and why it’s important to capture queer nightlife.Check out Linden’s photos on Instagram and the book, Out and About with Linden.Listen to ad-free episodes by supporting the show on Patreon.Aunt Nell: Newsletter | Instagram | YouTube | websiteThe Log Books is hosted and produced by Tash Walker and Adam ZmithThe assistant producer is Mia CampbellMusic from SoundstripeOriginal artwork by Natalie DotoThanks to the dreamboats at AcastFor the story of the helpline Switchboard and untold stories from Britain's LGBTQ+ history: listen to Seasons 1-3, co-produced with Shivani Dave.For interviews from the research for our book, published by Faber & Faber: listen to Season 4.KI7FHCTLCUOCNJZ9Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Sound of Trans Freedom - 015
3w ago00:52:39Tap to summarizeA stack of letters written by trans people asking for help in the 90s is an essential piece of queer history. The letters are rightly kept confidentially, but a year ago we were given special access to make a sound art piece using them. Today we’re marking the anniversary of that work, which was produced by Tash and Arlie Adlington, with contributions from Jesse Lawson, Kamari Romeo, naafi, and Imogen Sayers.The Sound of Trans Freedom audio piece in full: Soundcloud | YouTubeShort films mentioned in this episode: Sweetheart (dir Luke Wintour, 2025)Dandelion (dir Fiona Obertinca, 2026)The Sound of Trans Freedom was supported by an Engagement Grant from The National ArchivesThanks to all the contributors who gave their voices, thoughts and feelings to the piecesThe Press for Change archive letters read throughout the piece were by Serena James, recorded by David PyeThe featured artists were:naafi, Kamari Romeo, Tom Sayers, Jesse LawsonArchival audio courtesy of:Gender Talk, a radio show speaking the language of gender created by Nancy Nangeroni, originally broadcast on WMBR Cambridge and Boston, USA. Find them at gendertalk.com.Out-FM, a multi-racial, progressive LGBTQ+ public affairs and culture show on WBAI New York, USA. Listen to their extensive archive at outfm.org.The Sound of Trans Freedom was...Compiled and mixed by Arlie AdlingtonProduced by Tash WalkerAnd the Executive Producers for Aunt Nell were Tash Walker and Adam ZmithThanks to:Stephen WhittlePress for ChangeThe National ArchivesandThe Hall-Carpenter Archives at LSEListen to ad-free episodes by supporting the show on Patreon.Aunt Nell: Newsletter | Instagram | YouTube | websiteThe Log Books is hosted and produced by Tash Walker and Adam ZmithThe assistant producer is Mia CampbellMusic from SoundstripeOriginal artwork by Natalie DotoThanks to the dreamboats at AcastFor the story of the helpline Switchboard and untold stories from Britain's LGBTQ+ history: listen to Seasons 1-3, co-produced with Shivani Dave.For interviews from the research for our book, published by Faber & Faber: listen to Season 4.KI7FHCTLCUOCNJZ9Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Hastings queer history - 014
4w ago00:55:15Tap to summarizeTash went along to Hastings for a tour of Lemons, Laws and Secret Doors — an exhibition made by a local queer collective all about their history. There was so much to discover!Tash and Adam are running a writing workshop at Joelle Taylor’s Maryville salon this weekend - tickets here!Listen to ad-free episodes by supporting the show on Patreon.Aunt Nell: Newsletter | Instagram | YouTube | websiteThe Log Books is hosted and produced by Tash Walker and Adam ZmithThe assistant producer is Mia CampbellMusic from SoundstripeOriginal artwork by Natalie DotoThanks to the dreamboats at AcastFor the story of the helpline Switchboard and untold stories from Britain's LGBTQ+ history: listen to Seasons 1-3, co-produced with Shivani Dave.For interviews from the research for our book, published by Faber & Faber: listen to Season 4.KI7FHCTLCUOCNJZ9Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →FKA twigs, and why Adam is an alien - 013
Jul 800:41:25Tap to summarizeAdam takes Tash on a deep dive of the artist FKA twigs: her style, her drive, her weirdness, and of course her delicious music. We covered the full range of her career and why she’s an icon for queers, women and weirdos. We love you, twigs!Discussed in this episode:Poni’s flip of Fallen Alien by FKA twigsListen to ad-free episodes by supporting the show on Patreon.Aunt Nell: Newsletter | Instagram | YouTube | websiteThe Log Books is hosted and produced by Tash Walker and Adam ZmithThe assistant producer is Mia CampbellMusic from SoundstripeOriginal artwork by Natalie DotoThanks to the dreamboats at AcastFor the story of the helpline Switchboard and untold stories from Britain's LGBTQ+ history: listen to Seasons 1-3, co-produced with Shivani Dave.For interviews from the research for our book, published by Faber & Faber: listen to Season 4.KI7FHCTLCUOCNJZ9Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Bradford’s queer history - 012
Jul 100:38:38Tap to summarizeTash got a tour of Bradford’s queer history with Alice Parsons, who runs the city’s Castles in the Sky project. We learnt all about the local Switchboard, the gay arts festival, the lesbian support line, and how these all stem from Bradford’s radical politics.Discussed in this episode:Amnesty International report on gender-critical movements and media Castles in the Sky in BradfordListen to ad-free episodes by supporting the show on Patreon.Aunt Nell: Newsletter | Instagram | YouTube | websiteThe Log Books is hosted and produced by Tash Walker and Adam ZmithThe assistant producer is Mia CampbellMusic from SoundstripeOriginal artwork by Natalie DotoThanks to the dreamboats at AcastFor the story of the helpline Switchboard and untold stories from Britain's LGBTQ+ history: listen to Seasons 1-3, co-produced with Shivani Dave.For interviews from the research for our book, published by Faber & Faber: listen to Season 4.KI7FHCTLCUOCNJZ9Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →‘Sferics’: the spooky sound of connection - 011
Jun 2400:31:32Tap to summarizeTash has tuned into the secret sounds of electricity pylons (no, really) and discovered something unique about human connection and queer experience. We learnt about ‘sferics’ and about static electricity in the air, and how it affects us all.Discussed in this episode:Petition to call for a public inquiry into the impact of Section 28Listen to ad-free episodes by supporting the show on Patreon.Aunt Nell: Newsletter | Instagram | YouTube | websiteThe Log Books is hosted and produced by Tash Walker and Adam ZmithThe assistant producer is Mia CampbellMusic from SoundstripeOriginal artwork by Natalie DotoThanks to the dreamboats at AcastFor the story of the helpline Switchboard and untold stories from Britain's LGBTQ+ history: listen to Seasons 1-3, co-produced with Shivani Dave.For interviews from the research for our book, published by Faber & Faber: listen to Season 4.KI7FHCTLCUOCNJZ9Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Our exclusive tour of Queer Britain - 010
Jun 1700:38:16Tap to summarizeTash went down to Kings Cross in London to visit the newly re-opened Queer Britain museum. From nightclubs like Club Kali to footballers like Justin Fashanu, from the painter Carrington to dyke-themed folk songs, the museum captures every part of queer life. Thanks to Jennifer Shearman (curator) and Beau Brannick (assistant curator) and everyone at Queer Britain.-Adam + TashQueer Britain’s websiteThe Quilt - podcast series made by Aunt Nell in partnership with Queer BritainListen to ad-free episodes by supporting the show on Patreon.Aunt Nell: Newsletter | Instagram | YouTube | websiteThe Log Books is hosted and produced by Tash Walker and Adam ZmithThe assistant producer is Mia CampbellMusic from SoundstripeOriginal artwork by Natalie DotoThanks to the dreamboats at AcastFor the story of the helpline Switchboard and untold stories from Britain's LGBTQ+ history: listen to Seasons 1-3, co-produced with Shivani Dave.For interviews from the research for our book, published by Faber & Faber: listen to Season 4.KI7FHCTLCUOCNJZ9Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Staying afloat - 009
Jun 1000:22:37Tap to summarizeIt feels like life is pulling many of us down at the moment — so we asked each other: what do you do to stay afloat? We discuss swimming, solo cinema trips, birds and well-stocked food cupboards. The queer future starts here?-Adam + TashListen to ad-free episodes by supporting the show on Patreon.Aunt Nell: Newsletter | Instagram | YouTube | websiteThe Log Books is hosted and produced by Tash Walker and Adam ZmithThe assistant producer is Mia CampbellMusic from SoundstripeOriginal artwork by Natalie DotoThanks to the dreamboats at AcastFor the story of the helpline Switchboard and untold stories from Britain's LGBTQ+ history: listen to Seasons 1-3, co-produced with Shivani Dave.For interviews from the research for our book, published by Faber & Faber: listen to Season 4.KI7FHCTLCUOCNJZ9Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Hunky Jesus - 008
Jun 300:36:31Tap to summarizeEvery Easter in San Francisco, there’s a competition to find the best hunky Jesus. We didn’t go to it, BUT we spoke to Sister Roma, one of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the order of queer nuns that organises it. AND to filmmaker Jennifer Kroot who’s just made a film about the sisters and their search for hunky Jesus. -Adam + TashFilms: Hunky JesusLa GraziaTeenage Sex And Death At Camp MiasmaI Saw the TV GlowQueer disabled arts project:Eff-ableTV:The Repair Shop (BBC) - featuring the first Switchboard log book!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Second adolescence - 007
May 2700:39:31Tap to summarizeWhy have one adolescence when you can have two? That’s the reality for many LGBTQ+ people. So let’s talk about what happens when you come out (or let people in), and unleash a whole new era on yourself. Sex, friendships, romance, lifestyle — all these things are up for grabs again a second time around for many queer people. Why is that? And what does psychology research say about it?-Adam + TashDiscussed in this episode:The Second Adolescence of LGBTQ+ Adulthood, Psychology Today (2023)The importance of sexual and romantic development in understanding the developmental neuroscience of adolescenceSexual Development Through the LifespanSex, Clubs, Dissent: Visualising Queer Nightlife by Amelia Abraham (ed)Heartstopper (Netflix)We Are Who We Are (HBO/BBC)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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