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‘Sferics’: the spooky sound of connection - 011
Jun 24, 2026
Unknown duration
Our exclusive tour of Queer Britain - 010
Jun 17, 2026
Unknown duration
Staying afloat - 009
Jun 10, 2026
22m 37s
Hunky Jesus - 008
Jun 3, 2026
36m 31s
Second adolescence - 007
May 27, 2026
39m 31s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/24/26 | ‘Sferics’: the spooky sound of connection - 011 | Tash 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. | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | Our exclusive tour of Queer Britain - 010 | Tash 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. | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | Staying afloat - 009✨ | mental healthqueer culture+3 | — | AcastFaber & Faber+2 | — | mental healthqueer future+3 | — | 22m 37s | |
| 6/3/26 | Hunky Jesus - 008✨ | Easterqueer culture+4 | Sister RomaJennifer Kroot | Sisters of Perpetual IndulgenceEff-able+6 | — | Hunky JesusSisters of Perpetual Indulgence+4 | — | 36m 31s | |
| 5/27/26 | Second adolescence - 007✨ | LGBTQ+ experiencessecond adolescence+4 | — | Psychology TodayAcast+4 | — | LGBTQ+adolescence+5 | — | 39m 31s | |
| 5/20/26 | Ghosts of your former self - 006✨ | immigrationaddiction+3 | Tino Orsini | Ted LassoGhosts of West Hollywood | HollywoodLondon+1 | Tino OrsiniGhosts of West Hollywood+5 | — | 35m 42s | |
| 5/13/26 | Lab rats - 005✨ | psychologylab rats+4 | — | AcastFaber & Faber+1 | — | lab ratspsychology+5 | — | 27m 29s | |
| 5/6/26 | Inherent Vice - 004✨ | queer historyheritage+3 | Shoun Obana | BBC Radio 4Falling Tree+5 | — | queer historyheritage professionals+3 | — | 25m 30s | |
| 4/29/26 | An Army of Lovers Cannot Fail - 003✨ | friendshipqueer solidarity+3 | — | The Photographers’ GalleryNational Portrait Gallery+1 | — | queer literaturefriendship+3 | — | 27m 35s | |
| 4/22/26 | Margate Queer Library and Archive - 002✨ | queer historylibrary+4 | Sé Malaïka NomyoJen Scott | Margate Queer Library and ArchiveAunt Nell+3 | MargateThanet | Margatequeer library+5 | — | 34m 22s | |
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| 4/15/26 | The Stories of Our Lives - 001✨ | historypolitics+4 | — | AcastFaber & Faber+2 | — | LGBTQ+history+4 | — | 30m 44s | |
| 4/8/26 | Queer roots | Episode 15✨ | queer identityintergenerational connections+4 | Abi McIntosh | Bishopsgate InstituteFaber Books+4 | — | queer rootsMySpace+5 | — | 33m 00s | |
| 4/1/26 | Being both | Episode 14✨ | queer identityBritish Pakistani+3 | Faizan | ImaanBishopsgate Institute+3 | — | queer MuslimsImaan+4 | — | 29m 52s | |
| 3/26/26 | Girl power | Episode 13✨ | transgender experiences90s culture+3 | Steph Fuller | Bishopsgate InstituteFaber Books+4 | — | trans women90s nightlife+3 | — | 34m 10s | |
| 3/19/26 | Active listening | Episode 12✨ | LGBTQ+ supporthelplines+3 | Monty Moncrieff | SwitchboardLondon Friend+4 | — | LGBTQ+helpline+3 | — | 28m 59s | |
| 3/12/26 | No going back | Episode 11✨ | lesbian historycommunity activism+5 | Clare Truscott | Bishopsgate InstituteFaber Books+3 | — | lesbianactivism+7 | — | 33m 50s | |
| 3/5/26 | Never pretending | Episode 10✨ | LGBTQ+ historypersonal stories+3 | Catherine Lee | Bishopsgate InstituteFaber Books+2 | — | lesbianteacher+6 | — | 33m 00s | |
| 2/26/26 | Leather and love | Episode 9 | Tash and Adam hear from Richard Desmond, aka Switchboard’s once resident leather queen.Richard reflects on a life in the LGBTQ+ community, as a leatherman, a volunteer, a friend and lover. We love you, Richard.Buy our book or see our events listings: The Log Books: Voices of Queer Britain and the Helpline that Listened.Hosted and produced by Tash Walker and Adam ZmithThe voice of the log books: Serena JamesAssistant producer: Marnie Woodmeade Engineer: David PyeMusic: Tom Fosket-BarnesOriginal artwork: Natalie DotoThanks to the Bishopsgate Institute; our publisher, Faber Books; the dreamboats at Acast; the staff and volunteers at Switchboard, and all the contributors who shared their stories.Episode transcripts available here.Call Switchboard on 0800 0119 100, email hello@switchboard.lgbt or instant message via www.switchboard.lgbt.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/19/26 | Dream homes | Episode 8 | Tash and Adam listen to Graham McKerrow, who was editor of the newspaper Capital Gay in the 80s.Graham reflects on his gay adolescence in the 70s, and how he and his partner transformed a South London house into a communal queer home.Buy our book or see our events listings: The Log Books: Voices of Queer Britain and the Helpline that Listened.Hosted and produced by Tash Walker and Adam ZmithThe voice of the log books: Serena JamesAssistant producer: Marnie Woodmeade Engineer: David PyeMusic: Tom Fosket-BarnesOriginal artwork: Natalie DotoThanks to the Bishopsgate Institute; our publisher, Faber Books; the dreamboats at Acast; the staff and volunteers at Switchboard, and all the contributors who shared their stories.Episode transcripts available here.Call Switchboard on 0800 0119 100, email hello@switchboard.lgbt or instant message via www.switchboard.lgbt.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | Standing up, standing out | Episode 7 | Adam and Tash hear from Andy Piccos, whose memories of Switchboard stretch back to 1977. Andy remembers the queer family he met through volunteering and living the gay life, and what it was like to come out to his biological, Greek Cypriot family.Buy our book or see our events listings: The Log Books: Voices of Queer Britain and the Helpline that Listened.Hosted and produced by Tash Walker and Adam ZmithThe voice of the log books: Serena JamesAssistant producer: Marnie Woodmeade Engineer: David PyeMusic: Tom Fosket-BarnesOriginal artwork: Natalie DotoThanks to the Bishopsgate Institute; our publisher, Faber Books; the dreamboats at Acast; the staff and volunteers at Switchboard, and all the contributors who shared their stories.Episode transcripts available here.Call Switchboard on 0800 0119 100, email hello@switchboard.lgbt or instant message via www.switchboard.lgbt.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | Life lessons | Episode 6 | Tash and Adam catch-up with Femi Otitoju, one of the original contributors of The Log Books podcast, and one of Switchboard’s most valuable volunteers.Femi reflects on what it meant to have her memories recorded, and how she and others made sure that Switchboard served Black people and women.You can also listen to Femi speaking on the podcast Black And Gay, Back In The Day on Apple and Spotify.Buy our book or see our events listings: The Log Books: Voices of Queer Britain and the Helpline that Listened.Hosted and produced by Tash Walker and Adam ZmithThe voice of the log books: Serena JamesAssistant producer: Marnie Woodmeade Engineer: David PyeMusic: Tom Fosket-BarnesOriginal artwork: Natalie DotoThanks to the Bishopsgate Institute; our publisher, Faber Books; the dreamboats at Acast; the staff and volunteers at Switchboard, and all the contributors who shared their stories.Episode transcripts available here.Call Switchboard on 0800 0119 100, email hello@switchboard.lgbt or instant message via www.switchboard.lgbt.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | Exclusive book extract! | Episode 5 | Our book is published TODAY! In this special episode, Tash and Adam read an exclusive excerpt from The Log Books: Voices of Queer Britain and the Helpline that Listened, published by Faber & Faber.This is a huge milestone for The Log Books project, which started when Tash found the log books over ten years ago. If you listened to our first three seasons, we thank you for sticking with us. If you’re a newcomer: welcome to your queer history!Buy our book or see our events listings: The Log Books: Voices of Queer Britain and the Helpline that Listened.Hosted and produced by Tash Walker and Adam ZmithThe voice of the log books: Serena JamesAssistant producer: Marnie Woodmeade Engineer: David PyeMusic: Tom Fosket-BarnesOriginal artwork: Natalie DotoThanks to the Bishopsgate Institute; our publisher, Faber Books; the dreamboats at Acast; the staff and volunteers at Switchboard, and all the contributors who shared their stories.Episode transcripts available here.Call Switchboard on 0800 0119 100, email hello@switchboard.lgbt or instant message via www.switchboard.lgbt.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | The new life (and again) | Episode 4 | Tash and Adam hear from Anson Mackay, who left a tiny, remote town in Scotland to embrace a gay identity, and then later another queer identity altogether.Anson reflects with trusting candour on their experiences through the 80s and 90s, and how people feel compelled to explore their gender even before the right words have arrived.Buy our book or see our events listings: The Log Books: Voices of Queer Britain and the Helpline that Listened.Hosted and produced by Tash Walker and Adam ZmithThe voice of the log books: Serena JamesAssistant producer: Marnie Woodmeade Engineer: David PyeMusic: Tom Fosket-BarnesOriginal artwork: Natalie DotoThanks to the Bishopsgate Institute; our publisher, Faber Books; the dreamboats at Acast; the staff and volunteers at Switchboard, and all the contributors who shared their stories.Episode transcripts available here.Call Switchboard on 0800 0119 100, email hello@switchboard.lgbt or instant message via www.switchboard.lgbt.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | Queer family solidarity | Episode 3 | Adam and Tash are joined in this episode by Diana James, who discovered herself as a dyke in the 80s and joined Switchboard as its first trans volunteer. Diana discusses what she learnt as she handled phone calls from distressed queer people, and how the older and younger generations need to support each other.Buy our book or see our events listings: The Log Books: Voices of Queer Britain and the Helpline that Listened.Hosted and produced by Tash Walker and Adam ZmithThe voice of the log books: Serena JamesAssistant producer: Marnie Woodmeade Engineer: David PyeMusic: Tom Fosket-BarnesOriginal artwork: Natalie DotoThanks to the Bishopsgate Institute; our publisher, Faber Books; the dreamboats at Acast; the staff and volunteers at Switchboard, and all the contributors who shared their stories.Episode transcripts available here.Call Switchboard on 0800 0119 100, email hello@switchboard.lgbt or instant message via www.switchboard.lgbt.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | A teacher’s reckoning | Episode 2 | Tash and Adam hear from Ruth Turner, who qualified as a teacher in the 1980s at the height of a destructive public debate over gay and lesbian rights. Ruth recalls the chilling effect of Section 28, the law that forbade her from supporting queer students, and helps Tash to reckon with their own experience in school.Buy our book or see our events listings: The Log Books: Voices of Queer Britain and the Helpline that Listened.Hosted and produced by Tash Walker and Adam ZmithThe voice of the log books: Serena JamesAssistant producer: Marnie Woodmeade Engineer: David PyeMusic: Tom Fosket-BarnesOriginal artwork: Natalie DotoThanks to the Bishopsgate Institute; our publisher, Faber Books; the dreamboats at Acast; the staff and volunteers at Switchboard, and all the contributors who shared their stories.Episode transcripts available here.Call Switchboard on 0800 0119 100, email hello@switchboard.lgbt or instant message via www.switchboard.lgbt.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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