The Log Books
Tash Walker and Adam ZmithWe’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.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 88 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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- Needs a rebrand
Was so good before needs a new name now, the log books was such a good history podcast now it has some good bits but Tash can be painful to listen too in the amount of naval gazing they do. Not what it was about.
Apple Podcasts2Scaryfairy
United Kingdom2 months ago - A special podcast
Such a special podcast! These stories need to be heard, and should never be forgotten. Adam & Tash are such good interviewers. Thanks Stephen
Apple Podcasts5Hart TalksUnited Kingdom7 months ago - Fascinating podcast!
One of my favourite podcasts. Adam and Tash have such a thoughtful, sensitive and considerate approach as podcast hosts as they delve into The Logbooks - such an interesting area of queer history. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5Logan20137United Kingdom7 months ago - Ads have ruined it
I used to log the log books, and frequently recommended it to others! However, the ads in the current season have ruined it and you miss so much now when skipping them. I wish it was possible to support them without the ads.
Apple Podcasts3Peter1292United Kingdom8 months ago - A must listen podcast
This is a very interesting dive into the lbgq+ world. Enlightening and informative podcast that the hosts present in a caring way.
Apple Podcasts5MagickmystyUnited Kingdom3 years ago
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Two hosts explore LGBTQ+ history, art, and community through intimate conversations, archival deep dives, and interviews with researchers, artists, and activists. Episodes center on personal histories, forgotten archives, and grassroots organizing, with a strong emphasis on intergenerational perspectives, care within communities, and the ongoing work of preserving queer histories. A recurring strength is turning archival material into human stories—often blending scholarship with creative reinterpretation—making it feel both rigorously researched and warmly personal. The show frequently highlights collaboration with archival collectives, museums, and activist networks, offering listeners tangible ways to engage with history, culture, and so... more
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Recent guests on The Log Books include:
1. Simon Olmetti
2. Andrew Copson
3. Jaye Hudson
4. Sean McKenzie
5. Jenny Moore
6. Bianca Stephens
7. Lynne Gerber
8. Alice Hattrick
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