We'd love to introduce you to this new podcast we've been working Queer Roots and Routes!Queer Roots and Routes is made by a collective. We are queer. We are migrants or descended from migrants. And we want to tell our stories. Stories of where we’ve come from and how we move in the world today.We don’t have a boss or a Beyoncé. So each episode of this six-part first series of Queer Roots and Routes has a different host and a different set of voices from our group. Our promise to you is that our podcast is GORGEOUS, FIERCE, SUPERGAY and... REVOLUTIONARY! We all met through the MAUREEN project by The Love Tank, a not-for-profit community interest company that promotes health and wellbeing of under-served communities through education, capacity building and research.An Aunt Nell ProductionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We'd love to introduce you to this new podcast we've been working Queer Roots and Routes!Queer Roots and Routes is made by a collective. We are queer. We are migrants or descended from migrants. And we want to tell our stories. Stories of where we’ve come from and how we move in the world today.We don’t have a boss or a Beyoncé. So each episode of this six-part first series of Queer Roots and Routes has a different host and a different set of voices from our group. Our promise to you is that our podcast is GORGEOUS, FIERCE, SUPERGAY and... REVOLUTIONARY! We all met through the MAUREEN project by The Love Tank, a not-for-profit community interest company that promotes health and wellbeing of under-served communities through education, capacity building and research.An Aunt Nell ProductionSupport this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Introducing: Queer Roots and Routes

We'd love to introduce you to this new podcast Black and Gay, Back in the Day which brings to life a photo archive of Black LGBTQIA+ life in Britain, from the 1970s through to the early 2000s. Each episode is an intergenerational journey focusing on a key photograph from the archive - joining stories of the past, with those of today. Marc Thompson is the gentle, inquisitive and warm guide to the archive, helping a rotation of younger Black LGBTQIA+ co-hosts navigate these often untold stories. Each episode covers a different theme drawn out of a single photograph from the collection, submerging you into Black LGBTQIA+ history.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We'd love to introduce you to this new podcast Black and Gay, Back in the Day which brings to life a photo archive of Black LGBTQIA+ life in Britain, from the 1970s through to the early 2000s. Each episode is an intergenerational journey focusing on a key photograph from the archive - joining stories of the past, with those of today. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/jun/11/marc-thompson-how-an-hiv-diagnosis-at-17-helped-him-change-britain" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Marc Thompson</a> is the gentle, inquisitive and warm guide to the archive, helping a rotation of younger Black LGBTQIA+ co-hosts navigate these often untold stories. Each episode covers a different theme drawn out of a single photograph from the collection, submerging you into Black LGBTQIA+ history. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

INTRODUCING: New podcast Black and Gay, Back in the Day

In this bonus episode made for Nothing Concrete, the podcast of London's Barbican, Tash and Adam riffle through many more items from LGBTQ+ history. The Bishopsgate Institute doesn't just look after the amazing Switchboard log books — they also hold gay badges, protest placards, intimate photo albums and historical trackie tops. Forty of these items are being displayed in the free exhibition Out and About! at the Barbican in London from February 28th to March 21st. To mark the occasion, Adam and Tash made this special episode for Nothing Concrete, featuring archivist Stef Dickers and recorded on location at the Barbican and in the bowels of Bishopsgate.Transcript here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode made for Nothing Concrete, the podcast of London's Barbican, Tash and Adam riffle through many more items from LGBTQ+ history. The Bishopsgate Institute doesn't just look after the amazing Switchboard log books — they also hold gay badges, protest placards, intimate photo albums and historical trackie tops. Forty of these items are being displayed in the free exhibition Out and About! at the Barbican in London from February 28th to March 21st. To mark the occasion, Adam and Tash made this special episode for Nothing Concrete, featuring archivist Stef Dickers and recorded on location at the Barbican and in the bowels of Bishopsgate.<a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/transcript/s3-bonus-episode-tash-and-adam-tour-the-out-about-lgbtq-exhibition-at-the-barbican-transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript here.</a>Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

BONUS: Tash and Adam tour the Out And About LGBTQ+ exhibition at the Barbican

This is it! After three seasons covering 1974 to 2003, Tash and Adam reach the final page in the log books in Switchboard’s archive. In this closing episode of The Log Books, Adam and Tash reflect on all the stories they’ve heard across the three years making this podcast. They also bring to light one type of log book entry that has not yet been covered in the podcast, and listen to young people who are living our queer futures.Thank YOU, our amazing listeners, for joining us on this moving, empowering and joyous journey!Content warning: biphobia, suicide and archaic language about transgender identitiesTranscript here.The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBTQI+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Tash Walker and Adam Zmith, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline. With thanks to the Bishopsgate Institute. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.Music by Tom Foskett-BarnesArtwork by Natalie Dotohttps://www.thelogbooks.orgSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is it! After three seasons covering 1974 to 2003, Tash and Adam reach the final page in the log books in Switchboard’s archive. In this closing episode of The Log Books, Adam and Tash reflect on all the stories they’ve heard across the three years making this podcast. They also bring to light one type of log book entry that has not yet been covered in the podcast, and listen to young people who are living our queer futures.Thank YOU, our amazing listeners, for joining us on this moving, empowering and joyous journey!Content warning: biphobia, suicide and archaic language about transgender identities<a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/transcript/s3-e10-thank-you-for-being-here-transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript here.</a>The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBTQI+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Tash Walker and Adam Zmith, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline. With thanks to the Bishopsgate Institute. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.Music by<a href="http://www.tomfoskettbarnes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Foskett-Barnes</a>Artwork by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nataliedoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Natalie Doto</a><a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thelogbooks.org</a>Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

“Thank you for being here” | Episode 10

Rubber? Feet? Piss? Flogging? Role play? What’s your kink? In this episode Tash and Adam listen to dozens of dirty stories from the LGBTQI+ community in the 90s. From the publicly funded multi-gender kink night at the London Lesbian and Gay Centre to people wearing nappies and S&amp;M dykes — this episode is raw, sexy, hilarious... and you’ll never be the same again. We also speak to Alex (the DJ Kiwi) from Crossbreed and Matt Skully about running kinky events and club nights today.Content warning: extreme sex practices and state homophobiaTranscript here.The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBTQI+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Tash Walker and Adam Zmith, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline. With thanks to the Bishopsgate Institute. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.Music by Tom Foskett-BarnesArtwork by Natalie Dotohttps://www.thelogbooks.orgSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rubber? Feet? Piss? Flogging? Role play? What’s your kink? In this episode Tash and Adam listen to dozens of dirty stories from the LGBTQI+ community in the 90s. From the publicly funded multi-gender kink night at the London Lesbian and Gay Centre to people wearing nappies and S&amp;M dykes — this episode is raw, sexy, hilarious... and you’ll never be the same again. We also speak to Alex (the DJ Kiwi) from Crossbreed and Matt Skully about running kinky events and club nights today.Content warning: extreme sex practices and state homophobia<a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/transcript/s3-e9-not-suitably-dressed-transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript here.</a>The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBTQI+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Tash Walker and Adam Zmith, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline. With thanks to the Bishopsgate Institute. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.Music by<a href="http://www.tomfoskettbarnes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Foskett-Barnes</a>Artwork by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nataliedoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Natalie Doto</a><a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thelogbooks.org</a>Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

“Not suitably dressed” | Episode 9

In the 90s more and more lesbians called Switchboard to ask where they could get hold of sperm. All sorts of LGBTQI+ people in the period sought to make families outside of conventional methods and constraints. In this episode, Tash and Adam hear stories from the people who pioneered queer family-making. We also catch-up with some folks who have their own experiences and opinions on what queer family means to them today.Content warning: homophobiaTranscript here.The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBTQI+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Tash Walker and Adam Zmith, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline. With thanks to the Bishopsgate Institute. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.For more information about the themes in this episode, take a look at:NHS info: having a baby if you’re LGBT+ Stonewall: parenting rightsCOTS: Childlessness Overcome Through SurrogacyPACT: Parents and Children TogetherMusic by Tom Foskett-BarnesArtwork by Natalie Dotohttps://www.thelogbooks.orgSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 90s more and more lesbians called Switchboard to ask where they could get hold of sperm. All sorts of LGBTQI+ people in the period sought to make families outside of conventional methods and constraints. In this episode, Tash and Adam hear stories from the people who pioneered queer family-making. We also catch-up with some folks who have their own experiences and opinions on what queer family means to them today.Content warning: homophobia<a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/transcript/s3-e8-interested-and-willing-transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript here.</a>The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBTQI+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Tash Walker and Adam Zmith, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline. With thanks to the Bishopsgate Institute. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.For more information about the themes in this episode, take a look at:<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/trying-for-a-baby/having-a-baby-if-you-are-lgbt-plus/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">NHS info: having a baby if you’re LGBT+ </a><a href="https://www.stonewall.org.uk/parenting-rights" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stonewall: parenting rights</a><a href="https://www.surrogacy.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">COTS: Childlessness Overcome Through Surrogacy</a><a href="https://www.pactcharity.org/adoption-stories/lgbt-adoption/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">PACT: Parents and Children Together</a>Music by<a href="http://www.tomfoskettbarnes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Foskett-Barnes</a>Artwork by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nataliedoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Natalie Doto</a><a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thelogbooks.org</a>Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

“Interested and willing” | Episode 8

There is still so much work to be done in making sure LGBTQI+ people with disabilities have what they need, but the 90s saw a definite shift in the right direction. Legal change, growing awareness, and a place at the front of the Pride march. In this episode, Tash and Adam hear from queer disability rights campaigners and, of course, Switchboard volunteers about handling calls about intersecting identities. They also catch up with Erin Ekins about the experience of being queer and neurodivergent today.Content warning: archaic language around disability.Transcript here.The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBTQI+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Tash Walker and Adam Zmith, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline. With thanks to the Bishopsgate Institute. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.For more information about the themes in this episode, take a look at:Para Pride: Pride. In. Everyone.Regard: Supporting Disabled LGBTQ peopleMusic by Tom Foskett-BarnesArtwork by Natalie Dotohttps://www.thelogbooks.orgSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is still so much work to be done in making sure LGBTQI+ people with disabilities have what they need, but the 90s saw a definite shift in the right direction. Legal change, growing awareness, and a place at the front of the Pride march. In this episode, Tash and Adam hear from queer disability rights campaigners and, of course, Switchboard volunteers about handling calls about intersecting identities. They also catch up with Erin Ekins about the experience of being queer and neurodivergent today.Content warning: archaic language around disability.<a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/transcript/s3-e7-the-inability-of-others-to-understand-transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript here.</a>The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBTQI+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Tash Walker and Adam Zmith, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline. With thanks to the Bishopsgate Institute. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.For more information about the themes in this episode, take a look at:<a href="https://parapride.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Para Pride: Pride. In. Everyone.</a><a href="http://regard.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Regard: Supporting Disabled LGBTQ people</a>Music by<a href="http://www.tomfoskettbarnes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Foskett-Barnes</a>Artwork by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nataliedoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Natalie Doto</a><a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thelogbooks.org</a>Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

“The inability of others to understand” | Episode 7

Understanding and awareness of various gender identities grew from 1992 to 2003, and more and more trans people called Switchboard for support. This episode offers a fascinating insight into how the LGBTQI+ community evolved over the period, and how trans people grew stronger in asserting their identities. Essential listening for anyone interested in the recent history of gender and queer identity. Tash and Adam also hear from Steph Fuller, the general manager of Switchboard, about the nature of calls about gender identity today.Content warning: archaic language around transgender identities, transphobia, and stories of negative medical experiences.Transcript here.The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBTQI+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Tash Walker and Adam Zmith, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline. With thanks to the Bishopsgate Institute. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.For more information about the themes in this episode, take a look at:MermaidsLondon FriendGendered Intelligence Music by Tom Foskett-BarnesArtwork by Natalie Dotohttps://www.thelogbooks.orgSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Understanding and awareness of various gender identities grew from 1992 to 2003, and more and more trans people called Switchboard for support. This episode offers a fascinating insight into how the LGBTQI+ community evolved over the period, and how trans people grew stronger in asserting their identities. Essential listening for anyone interested in the recent history of gender and queer identity. Tash and Adam also hear from Steph Fuller, the general manager of Switchboard, about the nature of calls about gender identity today.Content warning: archaic language around transgender identities, transphobia, and stories of negative medical experiences.<a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/transcript/s3-e6-needs-support-and-reassurance-transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript here.</a>The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBTQI+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Tash Walker and Adam Zmith, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline. With thanks to the Bishopsgate Institute. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.For more information about the themes in this episode, take a look at:<a href="https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Mermaids</a><a href="https://londonfriend.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">London Friend</a><a href="https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Gendered Intelligence </a>Music by<a href="http://www.tomfoskettbarnes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Foskett-Barnes</a>Artwork by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nataliedoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Natalie Doto</a><a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thelogbooks.org</a>Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

“Needs support and reassurance” | Episode 6

On April 30th 1999, the Admiral Duncan gay pub in Soho was bombed by a homophobic Nazi. The attack followed a series of calls to Switchboard threatening violence. In this episode, Adam, Tash and volunteers at the helpline tell the story of the bombing from the phone room, as volunteers rushed to support the LGBTQI+ community. We also hear from John Sizzle, who runs The Glory pub in east London, on creating safer queer spaces today.Content warning: homophobic language, and stories of hate crime and violence.Transcript here.The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBTQI+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Tash Walker and Adam Zmith, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline. With thanks to the Bishopsgate Institute. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.For more information about the bombing, we recommend the Netflix documentary Nail Bomber: ManhuntMusic by Tom Foskett-BarnesArtwork by Natalie Dotohttps://www.thelogbooks.orgSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On April 30th 1999, the Admiral Duncan gay pub in Soho was bombed by a homophobic Nazi. The attack followed a series of calls to Switchboard threatening violence. In this episode, Adam, Tash and volunteers at the helpline tell the story of the bombing from the phone room, as volunteers rushed to support the LGBTQI+ community. We also hear from John Sizzle, who runs The Glory pub in east London, on creating safer queer spaces today.Content warning: homophobic language, and stories of hate crime and violence.<a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/transcript/s3-e5-they-do-mean-us-harm-transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript here.</a>The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBTQI+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Tash Walker and Adam Zmith, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline. With thanks to the Bishopsgate Institute. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.For more information about the bombing, we recommend the Netflix documentary Nail Bomber: ManhuntMusic by<a href="http://www.tomfoskettbarnes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Foskett-Barnes</a>Artwork by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nataliedoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Natalie Doto</a><a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thelogbooks.org</a>Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

“They do mean us harm” | Episode 5

Remember how you felt when you first saw the lesbian kiss on Brookside? Or *those* scenes in Queer As Folk? This episode is a tour through the landmark television moments for queer people from 1992 to 2003. Taking in Hayley in Coronation Street and even the calls to Switchboard following a gay storyline on Peak Practice, Tash, Adam and contributors discuss the importance of TV representation, with a few laughs along the way. We also feature a conversation between producers Stella Merz (Gentleman Jack) and Katie Carpenter (Flowers, The Bisexual, Landscapers) about their experience as queer women in the TV industry today, compared to the 90s.Content warning: archaic language around transgender identities.Transcript here.The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBTQI+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Tash Walker and Adam Zmith, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline. With thanks to the Bishopsgate Institute. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.Music by Tom Foskett-BarnesArtwork by Natalie Dotohttps://www.thelogbooks.orgSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember how you felt when you first saw the lesbian kiss on Brookside? Or *those* scenes in Queer As Folk? This episode is a tour through the landmark television moments for queer people from 1992 to 2003. Taking in Hayley in Coronation Street and even the calls to Switchboard following a gay storyline on Peak Practice, Tash, Adam and contributors discuss the importance of TV representation, with a few laughs along the way. We also feature a conversation between producers Stella Merz (Gentleman Jack) and Katie Carpenter (Flowers, The Bisexual, Landscapers) about their experience as queer women in the TV industry today, compared to the 90s.Content warning: archaic language around transgender identities.<a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/transcript/s3-e4-how-refreshing-transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript here.</a>The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBTQI+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Tash Walker and Adam Zmith, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline. With thanks to the Bishopsgate Institute. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.Music by<a href="http://www.tomfoskettbarnes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Foskett-Barnes</a>Artwork by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nataliedoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Natalie Doto</a><a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thelogbooks.org</a>Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

“How refreshing” | Episode 4

**Best New Podcast (Gold) at the British Podcast Awards 2020** What if you could glimpse into LGBTQIA+ life from decades ago? Since 1974 volunteers at Switchboard, the LGBT+ helpline, have written notes in the charity's log books. Hosts Tash Walker and Adam Zmith are re-opening these pages today, to explore untold stories from Britain’s queer history.Each episode explores a different theme from LGBTQIA+ life through log book entries, dozens of voices sharing their own memories, and conversations about being queer today.https://www.thelogbooks.orgSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preserving queer history is important. This podcast is exploring the actual call books from a queer call line started in 1974, and has testimonies both from people who called in and/or took calls, now in their fifties and sixties. Add it to your subscriptions.

A necessary listen.

**Best New Podcast (Gold) at the British Podcast Awards 2020** What if you could glimpse into LGBTQIA+ life from decades ago? Since 1974 volunteers at Switchboard, the LGBT+ helpline, have written notes in the charity's log books. Hosts Tash Walker and Adam Zmith are re-opening these pages today, to explore untold stories from Britain’s queer history.Each episode explores a different theme from LGBTQIA+ life through log book entries, dozens of voices sharing their own memories, and conversations about being queer today.<a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thelogbooks.org</a>Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Log Books

A quick glimpse into Switchboard’s log books from the late 70s might make you think that every caller wanted to know about sex. Tash and Adam hear from former volunteers such as Femi Otitoju on advising callers about how to do it, where to cruise, and importing sex toys. Contemporary poems from Michelle Mangal, Annie Hayter and Richard Scott put sex lives into modern words.Content warning: sexual content.The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBT+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Adam Smith and Tash Walker, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline.Transcript here.Poems:Mooncup by Michelle MangalPublic Toilets in Regent's Park by Richard Scott, reproduced with the kind permission of Faber and FaberGod-birth by Annie HayterFor more information about the items in this episode, take a look at:Mens R Us info for men having sex with menUnexpected Fluids podcastBeating about the bush sexual health guide for lesbiansLesbian Sex 101 Back Pocket Guide Trans Men Juno Roche on her book Queer SexRisk Aware Consensual Kink Music by Tom Foskett-BarnesArtwork by Natalie Dotohttps://www.thelogbooks.orgSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quick glimpse into Switchboard’s log books from the late 70s might make you think that every caller wanted to know about sex. Tash and Adam hear from former volunteers such as Femi Otitoju on advising callers about how to do it, where to cruise, and importing sex toys. Contemporary poems from Michelle Mangal, Annie Hayter and Richard Scott put sex lives into modern words.Content warning: sexual content.The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBT+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Adam Smith and Tash Walker, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline.<a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/transcript/copy-of-s1-e2-let-s-not-shy-away-from-sex-transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript here.</a>Poems:Mooncup by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michellemangal" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Michelle Mangal</a>Public Toilets in Regent's Park by <a href="http://richardscott.info/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Richard Scott</a>, reproduced with the kind permission of Faber and FaberGod-birth by <a href="https://twitter.com/malarkeyme" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Annie Hayter</a>For more information about the items in this episode, take a look at:<a href="https://www.menrus.co.uk/sex/about-sex/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Mens R Us</a> info for men having sex with men<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p066mgz9/episodes/downloads" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Unexpected Fluids</a> podcast<a href="http://londonfriend.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/beating-about-the-bush.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Beating about the bush</a> sexual health guide for lesbians<a href="https://www.autostraddle.com/tag/lesbian-sex-101/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Lesbian Sex 101</a> <a href="http://librarypdf.catie.ca/PDF/ATI-20000s/24654.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Back Pocket Guide Trans Men </a><a href="https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/39789/1/this-book-queer-sex-is-an-honest-insight-into-intimacy-trans-non-binary-people" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Juno Roche on her book Queer Sex</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Risk-aware_consensual_kink" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Risk Aware Consensual Kink </a>Music by<a href="http://www.tomfoskettbarnes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Foskett-Barnes</a>Artwork by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nataliedoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Natalie Doto</a><a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thelogbooks.org</a>Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

"Let's not shy away from sex" | Episode 3

Pubs and clubs have brought LGBTQ+ people together for many years—to chat, plot, dance, and hook-up. Tash and Adam listen to stories from nights out in the 70s/80s, from the log books and new interviews. They hear how Elaine and Lyn’s lives changed forever in a pub more than three decades ago, and from the queer babes behind Aphrodyki, one of London’s hottest nights today.The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBT+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Adam Smith and Tash Walker, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline.Transcript here.For more information about queer nightlife, take a look at:Queer today, gone tomorrow: the fight to save LGBT nightlifeMusic by Tom Foskett-BarnesArtwork by Natalie Dotohttps://www.thelogbooks.orgSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pubs and clubs have brought LGBTQ+ people together for many years—to chat, plot, dance, and hook-up. Tash and Adam listen to stories from nights out in the 70s/80s, from the log books and new interviews. They hear how Elaine and Lyn’s lives changed forever in a pub more than three decades ago, and from the queer babes behind Aphrodyki, one of London’s hottest nights today.The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBT+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Adam Smith and Tash Walker, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline.<a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/transcript/s1-e2-huddled-together-in-a-corner-transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript here.</a>For more information about queer nightlife, take a look at:<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2019/apr/03/queer-spaces-london-lost-gay-clubs-lgbt-nightlife-gentrification" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Queer today, gone tomorrow: the fight to save LGBT nightlife</a>Music by<a href="http://www.tomfoskettbarnes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Foskett-Barnes</a>Artwork by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nataliedoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Natalie Doto</a><a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thelogbooks.org</a>Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

"Huddled together in a corner" | Episode 2

This strange moment in history is bringing feelings of isolation and loneliness to so many of us. The coronavirus lockdown has even slowed the production of season 2 of The Log Books, as Tash and Adam are stuck at home. So let’s talk about it.We’ve based this special lockdown episode on untold stories from calls to Switchboard from the 70s and 80s, as usual. But the episode is also built around Adam and Tash’s reflections on the experiences of those LGBTQ+ callers’ from history and all of us today. We remain physically distant while trying new ways to be socially connected. Thanks to everyone who read log book entries for this bonus episode: Luis Amália, Frances Lubbe, Rhian Petty and Amy Spiller.The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBT+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Adam Smith and Tash Walker, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline.Music by Tom Foskett-BarnesArtwork by Natalie Dotohttps://www.thelogbooks.orgFor more information about the themes in this episode, take a look at: London LGBTIQ+ COVID19 Mutual AidCOVID-19 – How LGBT-inclusive organisations can helpCovid-19 Information and ResourcesNHS: Mental wellbeing while staying at homeRethink: Covid-19 and mental illnessxZJx7RhEPXxdlWw31D8GSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This strange moment in history is bringing feelings of isolation and loneliness to so many of us. The coronavirus lockdown has even slowed the production of season 2 of The Log Books, as Tash and Adam are stuck at home. So let’s talk about it.We’ve based this special lockdown episode on untold stories from calls to Switchboard from the 70s and 80s, as usual. But the episode is also built around Adam and Tash’s reflections on the experiences of those LGBTQ+ callers’ from history and all of us today. We remain physically distant while trying new ways to be socially connected. Thanks to everyone who read log book entries for this bonus episode: Luis Amália, Frances Lubbe, Rhian Petty and Amy Spiller.The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBT+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Adam Smith and Tash Walker, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline.Music by<a href="http://www.tomfoskettbarnes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Foskett-Barnes</a>Artwork by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nataliedoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Natalie Doto</a><a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thelogbooks.org</a>For more information about the themes in this episode, take a look at: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/646616226125829" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">London LGBTIQ+ COVID19 Mutual Aid</a><a href="https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/covid-19-%E2%80%93-how-lgbt-inclusive-organisations-can-help" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">COVID-19 – How LGBT-inclusive organisations can help</a><a href="https://www.openingdoorslondon.org.uk/pages/category/covid-19-information-and-resources" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Covid-19 Information and Resources</a><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-at-home-tips/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">NHS: Mental wellbeing while staying at home</a><a href="https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/covid-19-support/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rethink: Covid-19 and mental illness</a>xZJx7RhEPXxdlWw31D8GSupport this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

“Just needs a chat” | Bonus lockdown episode

We’ve taken The Log Books out of the archive for LGBT History Month! We recorded this special episode in front of an audience at an event in London on February 5th 2020. You’ll hear fresh voices and familiar ones, including Tash and Adam. As ever, we are led by the handwritten notes made by volunteers in Switchboard’s log books from 1974 to 1982. The event was held at the Finsbury Library and co-organised by Islington’s Pride, a Heritage Fund project that aims to preserve, archive and celebrate Islington’s LGBT+ heritage. Transcript here.Here are the voices you’ll hear:Julian Hows, LGBT+ rights activist and former Switchboard volunteer Marlin Khondoker, project archivist with Islington's PrideSeán McGovern, project manager with Islington's PrideFemi Otitoju, former Switchboard volunteerAdam Smith, co-producer of The Log BooksTash Walker, co-producer of The Log Books and co-chair of Switchboard...and members of our live audience Special thanks to everyone who helped with the event and this bonus podcast episode: Luis Amália, Scott Flashheart, Helen MacKenzie, Egle Rutkauskaite and Eliot Smith.The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBT+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Adam Smith and Tash Walker, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline.Music by Tom Foskett-BarnesArtwork by Natalie Dotohttps://www.thelogbooks.orgSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve taken The Log Books out of the archive for LGBT History Month! We recorded this special episode in front of an audience at an event in London on February 5th 2020. You’ll hear fresh voices and familiar ones, including Tash and Adam. As ever, we are led by the handwritten notes made by volunteers in Switchboard’s log books from 1974 to 1982. The event was held at the Finsbury Library and co-organised by <a href="https://islingtonspride.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Islington’s Pride</a>, a Heritage Fund project that aims to preserve, archive and celebrate Islington’s LGBT+ heritage. <a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/transcript/s1-bonus-live-episode-how-nice-transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript here.</a>Here are the voices you’ll hear:Julian Hows, LGBT+ rights activist and former Switchboard volunteer Marlin Khondoker, project archivist with Islington's PrideSeán McGovern, project manager with Islington's PrideFemi Otitoju, former Switchboard volunteerAdam Smith, co-producer of The Log BooksTash Walker, co-producer of The Log Books and co-chair of Switchboard...and members of our live audience Special thanks to everyone who helped with the event and this bonus podcast episode: Luis Amália, Scott Flashheart, Helen MacKenzie, Egle Rutkauskaite and Eliot Smith.The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBT+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Adam Smith and Tash Walker, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline.Music by<a href="http://www.tomfoskettbarnes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Foskett-Barnes</a>Artwork by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nataliedoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Natalie Doto</a><a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thelogbooks.org</a>Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

“How nice!” | Bonus LIVE Episode 1

Hello listeners, thank you for joining us through the laughter and tears of queer life in Britain from 1974 to 1982. In this final episode of our first season, Adam and Tash reflect on the stories we’ve all heard. We love hearing your reactions to the stories we’re telling too. Please keep them coming!Transcript here.The handwritten notes in Switchboard’s log books continue through the difficult years of the 80s. So we are planning to make a second season, covering 1983 to the early 90s. If you can help with funding, ideas or would like to share your story from those years, please email us on hello@thelogbooks.org. — Shivani, Tash and AdamThe Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBT+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Adam Smith and Tash Walker, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline.Music by Tom Foskett-BarnesArtwork by Natalie Dotohttps://www.thelogbooks.orgSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello listeners, thank you for joining us through the laughter and tears of queer life in Britain from 1974 to 1982. In this final episode of our first season, Adam and Tash reflect on the stories we’ve all heard. We love hearing your reactions to the stories we’re telling too. Please keep them coming!<a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/transcript/s1-e9-closing-the-log-books-transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript here.</a>The handwritten notes in Switchboard’s log books continue through the difficult years of the 80s. So we are planning to make a second season, covering 1983 to the early 90s. If you can help with funding, ideas or would like to share your story from those years, please email us on <a href="mailto:hello@thelogbooks.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@thelogbooks.org</a>. — Shivani, Tash and AdamThe Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBT+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Adam Smith and Tash Walker, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline.Music by<a href="http://www.tomfoskettbarnes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Foskett-Barnes</a>Artwork by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nataliedoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Natalie Doto</a><a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thelogbooks.org</a>Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Closing The Log Books | Episode 9

The early log books open up a world before HIV, showing what it was like for LGBTQ+ people needing healthcare between discos in the 70s. A doctor and a patient are among those who tell Tash and Adam what it was like. Some of the same infections are on the rise again today, as explained by Dr Tristan Barber, a consultant in HIV and sexual health.Content warning: stories about transitioning and being intersex.Transcript here.The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBT+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Adam Smith and Tash Walker, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline.For more information about LGBTQ+ health, take a look at:Unexpected fluids SXT: Sexual health information GMFA — the gay men’s health projectBeating about the bush Lesbian Sex 101Mens R UsCliniQMusic by Tom Foskett-BarnesArtwork by Natalie Dotohttps://www.thelogbooks.orgSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The early log books open up a world before HIV, showing what it was like for LGBTQ+ people needing healthcare between discos in the 70s. A doctor and a patient are among those who tell Tash and Adam what it was like. Some of the same infections are on the rise again today, as explained by Dr Tristan Barber, a consultant in HIV and sexual health.Content warning: stories about transitioning and being intersex.<a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/transcript/s1-e8-i-was-an-inconvenience-transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript here.</a>The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBT+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Adam Smith and Tash Walker, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline.For more information about LGBTQ+ health, take a look at:<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p066mgz9/episodes/downloads" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Unexpected fluids</a> <a href="https://sxt.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SXT: Sexual health information</a> <a href="https://www.gmfa.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">GMFA — the gay men’s health project</a><a href="http://londonfriend.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/beating-about-the-bush.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Beating about the bush</a> <a href="https://www.autostraddle.com/tag/lesbian-sex-101/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Lesbian Sex 101</a><a href="https://www.menrus.co.uk/sex/about-sex/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Mens R Us</a><a href="https://cliniq.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">CliniQ</a>Music by<a href="http://www.tomfoskettbarnes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Foskett-Barnes</a>Artwork by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nataliedoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Natalie Doto</a><a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thelogbooks.org</a>Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

“I was an inconvenience” | Episode 8

People often make a phone call because they are lonely and isolated, as the log books at Switchboard show. Exploring this issue, Tash and Adam hear from Tony Whitehead and others who took such calls in the dead of night. Chryssy Hunter explains about the issue of loneliness among our LGBTQ+ elders today.Content warning: stories about racism, including slurs, and suicide.Transcript here.The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBT+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Adam Smith and Tash Walker, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline.For more information about loneliness among LGBTQ+ elders, take a look at:Opening Doors LondonTackling loneliness and isolation can help older LGBT people’s healthMusic by Tom Foskett-BarnesArtwork by Natalie Dotohttps://www.thelogbooks.orgSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People often make a phone call because they are lonely and isolated, as the log books at Switchboard show. Exploring this issue, Tash and Adam hear from Tony Whitehead and others who took such calls in the dead of night. Chryssy Hunter explains about the issue of loneliness among our LGBTQ+ elders today.Content warning: stories about racism, including slurs, and suicide.<a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/transcript/s1-e7-it-s-great-to-be-gay-transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript here.</a>The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBT+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Adam Smith and Tash Walker, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline.For more information about loneliness among LGBTQ+ elders, take a look at:<a href="https://www.openingdoorslondon.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Opening Doors London</a><a href="https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/05/14/loneliness-isolation-older-lgbt-health/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Tackling loneliness and isolation can help older LGBT people’s health</a>Music by<a href="http://www.tomfoskettbarnes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Foskett-Barnes</a>Artwork by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nataliedoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Natalie Doto</a><a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thelogbooks.org</a>Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

“It’s great to be gay!” | Episode 7

In the 70s, there was no such thing as an “LGBTQ+ community”. The log books reveal how identities, labels and definitions have always been in flux among those with minority sexual and gender identities. Former Switchboard volunteer Diana James is among the contributors who explains all this to Tash and Adam. Transgender and non-binary activists Owl and Fox Fisher guide us through their thoughts on how identities form in today’s internet-focused world.Content warning: historic terms.Transcript here.The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBT+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Adam Smith and Tash Walker, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline.For more information about identities and labels, take a look at:Why We Need More Queer Identity Labels, Not FewerStonewall’s glossary of termsA Brief History of the LGBTQ InitialismMusic by Tom Foskett-BarnesArtwork by Natalie Dotohttps://www.thelogbooks.orgSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 70s, there was no such thing as an “LGBTQ+ community”. The log books reveal how identities, labels and definitions have always been in flux among those with minority sexual and gender identities. Former Switchboard volunteer Diana James is among the contributors who explains all this to Tash and Adam. Transgender and non-binary activists Owl and Fox Fisher guide us through their thoughts on how identities form in today’s internet-focused world.Content warning: historic terms.<a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/transcript/s1-e6-anything-goes-transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript here.</a>The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBT+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Adam Smith and Tash Walker, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline.For more information about identities and labels, take a look at:<a href="https://slate.com/human-interest/2018/01/lgbtq-people-need-more-labels-not-fewer.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Why We Need More Queer Identity Labels, Not Fewer</a><a href="https://www.stonewall.org.uk/help-advice/glossary-terms" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stonewall’s glossary of terms</a><a href="https://medium.com/queer-history-for-the-people/a-brief-history-of-the-lgbtq-initialism-e89db1cf06e3" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">A Brief History of the LGBTQ Initialism</a>Music by<a href="http://www.tomfoskettbarnes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Foskett-Barnes</a>Artwork by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nataliedoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Natalie Doto</a><a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thelogbooks.org</a>Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

“Anything goes” | Episode 6

The 70s was a hotbed of activism, from lesbians fighting for child custody to gay men demanding equal laws for the age of sexual consent. Tracking the movement through the log books, Tash and Adam hear from activists on the frontline, including Lisa Power and Ted Brown. Meanwhile, young activists in a resurgent Gay Liberation Front discuss the actions they plan for 2020...Content warning: stories about racism and stories with sexual content.Transcript here.The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBT+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Adam Smith and Tash Walker, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline.For more information about LGBTQ+ rights, take a look at:Blowing the Lid by Stuart FeatherNo Bath But Plenty of Bubbles by Lisa Power A short history of LGBT rights from the British Library Music by Tom Foskett-BarnesArtwork by Natalie Dotohttps://www.thelogbooks.orgSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 70s was a hotbed of activism, from lesbians fighting for child custody to gay men demanding equal laws for the age of sexual consent. Tracking the movement through the log books, Tash and Adam hear from activists on the frontline, including Lisa Power and Ted Brown. Meanwhile, young activists in a resurgent Gay Liberation Front discuss the actions they plan for 2020...Content warning: stories about racism and stories with sexual content.<a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/transcript/s1-e5-you-might-well-be-very-angry-transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript here.</a>The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBT+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Adam Smith and Tash Walker, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline.For more information about LGBTQ+ rights, take a look at:<a href="https://www.johnhuntpublishing.com/zer0-books/our-books/blowing-lid" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Blowing the Lid by Stuart Feather</a><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bath-But-Plenty-Bubbles-Liberation/dp/0304332054" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">No Bath But Plenty of Bubbles by Lisa Power </a><a href="https://www.bl.uk/lgbtq-histories/articles/a-short-history-of-lgbt-rights-in-the-uk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">A short history of LGBT rights from the British Library</a> Music by<a href="http://www.tomfoskettbarnes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Foskett-Barnes</a>Artwork by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nataliedoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Natalie Doto</a><a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thelogbooks.org</a>Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

“You might well be very angry!” | Episode 5

The log books are full of stories about raids on parties and arrests made in public toilets, as the police sought to stop men having sex with men in the 70s and 80s. Tash and Adam hear from the people who suffered through unfair laws and police persecution, a lawyer who defended them, and a retired police officer with regrets. Contributors include Terry Stewart, who is still seeking a pardon for his conviction today.Content warning: difficult stories of persecution by the police.Transcript here.The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBT+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Adam Smith and Tash Walker, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline.For more information about pardons and disregards for old crimes, take a look at:Alan Turing law: Gay, unjustly convicted - and now denied a pardonDon’t fall for the myth that it’s 50 years since we decriminalised homosexualityInformation on previous convictions, from GalopMusic by Tom Foskett-BarnesArtwork by Natalie Dotohttps://www.thelogbooks.orgSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The log books are full of stories about raids on parties and arrests made in public toilets, as the police sought to stop men having sex with men in the 70s and 80s. Tash and Adam hear from the people who suffered through unfair laws and police persecution, a lawyer who defended them, and a retired police officer with regrets. Contributors include Terry Stewart, who is still seeking a pardon for his conviction today.Content warning: difficult stories of persecution by the police.<a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/transcript/s1-e4-pretty-policemen-transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript here.</a>The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBT+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Adam Smith and Tash Walker, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline.For more information about pardons and disregards for old crimes, take a look at:<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49730231" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Alan Turing law: Gay, unjustly convicted - and now denied a pardon</a><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/may/23/fifty-years-gay-liberation-uk-barely-four-1967-act" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Don’t fall for the myth that it’s 50 years since we decriminalised homosexuality</a><a href="https://www.galop.org.uk/previous-convictions-and-dbs/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Information on previous convictions, from Galop</a>Music by<a href="http://www.tomfoskettbarnes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Foskett-Barnes</a>Artwork by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nataliedoto/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Natalie Doto</a><a href="https://www.thelogbooks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thelogbooks.org</a>Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

“Pretty policemen” | Episode 4

The best podcast episodes on parenting. Interviewing experts and talking through common issues surrounding parenting. This topic is filled with important lessons and insights for anyone listening. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

OwlTail

Best Parenting Podcasts

The Best Multi-Part Documentaries, with documentaries on Obama, Federer vs Nadal, the making of Star Wars, Netflix vs Blockbuster and more. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!