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Ghosts of your former self - 006

We’ve got a star guest this week! Tino Orsini is a versatile character actor — you might have seen him playing the artist Banksy in Ted Lasso. For his next trick he’ll be on stage performing an intimate solo show about his own dark past. It’s all based around the time he tried to make it in Hollywood.

We loved hearing Tino’s reflections on immigration, addiction, sex, family secrets and, of course, showbiz. His new show is called Ghosts of West Hollywood and it’s on 2-7 June at the Et Cetera theatre in London.

-Adam + Tash

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The Log Books is hosted and produced by @tashwalker85 and @Adam.Zmith

The assistant producer is @mmiiaax
Music from Soundstripe
Original artwork by Natalie Doto
Thanks to the dreamboats at @acast

#TheLogBooks #QueerHistory #LGBTQBooks #lgbtq

LAST FRIDAY NIGHT

Just a little recap from our recent event…

Queer Lit and Social Refuge welcomed Adam Zmith and Tash Walker for an evening of discussion around their book The Log Books.

It was truly both insightful and inspiringand also a powerful reminder of the struggles our LGBTQ+ community has faced across generations. Especially in these heightened political times, we’re reminded that history can repeat itself, and just how vital this work continues to be.

Being seen. Having our voices heard. Recording our lives for future generations.
If you were there, I’m sure you’ll agree - it was a memorable and moving conversation. If you'd like to get your hands on a signed copy you can grab yours here at Queer Lit while srtocks last.

You can support incredible work like this by following Aunt Nell’s projects. If you’d like to stay connected between episodes, they have a free newsletter you can sign up for at auntnell.com

And if you want to support them more directly and be part of the inner circle, their Patreon is just £4 a month - making a real difference to two independent queer storytellers.

#QueerCommunity #LGBTQHistory #TheLogBooks

LAST FRIDAY NIGHT

Just a little recap from our recent event…

Queer Lit and Social Refuge welcomed Adam Zmith and Tash Walker for an evening of discussion around their book The Log Books.

It was truly both insightful and inspiringand also a powerful reminder of the struggles our LGBTQ+ community has faced across generations. Especially in these heightened political times, we’re reminded that history can repeat itself, and just how vital this work continues to be.

Being seen. Having our voices heard. Recording our lives for future generations.
If you were there, I’m sure you’ll agree - it was a memorable and moving conversation. If you'd like to get your hands on a signed copy you can grab yours here at Queer Lit while srtocks last.

You can support incredible work like this by following Aunt Nell’s projects. If you’d like to stay connected between episodes, they have a free newsletter you can sign up for at auntnell.com

And if you want to support them more directly and be part of the inner circle, their Patreon is just £4 a month - making a real difference to two independent queer storytellers.

#QueerCommunity #LGBTQHistory #TheLogBooks

LAST FRIDAY NIGHT

Just a little recap from our recent event…

Queer Lit and Social Refuge welcomed Adam Zmith and Tash Walker for an evening of discussion around their book The Log Books.

It was truly both insightful and inspiringand also a powerful reminder of the struggles our LGBTQ+ community has faced across generations. Especially in these heightened political times, we’re reminded that history can repeat itself, and just how vital this work continues to be.

Being seen. Having our voices heard. Recording our lives for future generations.
If you were there, I’m sure you’ll agree - it was a memorable and moving conversation. If you'd like to get your hands on a signed copy you can grab yours here at Queer Lit while srtocks last.

You can support incredible work like this by following Aunt Nell’s projects. If you’d like to stay connected between episodes, they have a free newsletter you can sign up for at auntnell.com

And if you want to support them more directly and be part of the inner circle, their Patreon is just £4 a month - making a real difference to two independent queer storytellers.

#QueerCommunity #LGBTQHistory #TheLogBooks

Celebrate 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Pride month 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️with some naked bodies 🍑 & censored books📚! Curators @adam.zmith and @mullin_brian have chosen juicy readings that were all seized from @gaysthewordbookshop 40 years ago. Join us Thu 11th June @bgwmc for one hot, uncensored night. Ticket link in the bio @thenbrofficial

My babies! Finding it hard lately to be an independent writer of (I hope) thoughtful *content*, but I’m proud of my babies. And I love working with these collaborators.

To support my work you can join my newsletter at my website/linktree, follow @auntnell_, invite me to give a talk, and buy books. Thank you!

📸Thanks to Rebe, Joseph and Lukas for the pic

Listen to our latest episode of The Log Books! Train rides, cruising grounds… what more could we possibly cover?

Lab rats! 🐀

Tash has been reading some intriguing studies about the psychology of lab rats — and has discovered something about themself in the process. So let’s talk about it! Join us while we gnaw on the topics of cages (real and imagined), being queer, and the power of nature.

-Adam + Tash

Discussed in this episode:
The Well Gardened Mind by @suestuartsmith

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The Log Books is hosted and produced by @tashwalker85 and @Adam.Zmith

The assistant producer is @mmiiaax
Music from Soundstripe
Original artwork by Natalie Doto
Thanks to the dreamboats at @acast

#TheLogBooks #QueerHistory #LGBTQBooks #lgbtq

Lab rats - 005 🐀

Tash has been reading some intriguing studies about the psychology of lab rats — and has discovered something about themself in the process. So let’s talk about it! Join us while we gnaw on the topics of cages (real and imagined), being queer, and the power of nature.

-Adam + Tash

Discussed in this episode:
The Well Gardened Mind by @suestuartsmith

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The Log Books is hosted and produced by @tashwalker85 and @Adam.Zmith

The assistant producer is @mmiiaax
Music from Soundstripe
Original artwork by Natalie Doto
Thanks to the dreamboats at @acast

#TheLogBooks #QueerHistory #LGBTQBooks #lgbtq

Latest episode of The Log Books ✨ Tash in conversation with Shoun from Inherent Vice - listen now!

We make no secret that we’re obsessed with queer history and heritage. So in this episode Tash met Shoun Obana who’s created a zine called Inherent Vice, “for heritage professionals and enthusiasts alike”.

We’ve also got a poem by Tash, Dear Section 28.

-Adam + Tash

Discussed in this episode:
Zine: Inherent Vice
Radio poem: Dear Section 28, originally created for @shortcutspodcast,, series 33, a @fallingtreeproductions for BBC Radio 4

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The Log Books is hosted and produced by @tashwalker85 and @Adam.Zmith

The assistant producer is @mmiiaax
Music from Soundstripe
Original artwork by Natalie Doto
Thanks to the dreamboats at @acast

#TheLogBooks #QueerHistory #LGBTQBooks #lgbtq

📚🎙️ New episode of The Log Books is out now!

This week we’re diving into the brilliant new zine Inherent Vice — featuring this powerful poem Dear Section 28 by Tash.

Dear Section 28 was originally created for the wonderful @shortcutspodcast (Series 33), a @fallingtreeproductions production for BBC Radio 4

🎧 Listen now — link in bio.

Inherent Vice - 004

We make no secret that we’re obsessed with queer history and heritage. So in this episode Tash met Shoun Obana who’s created a zine called Inherent Vice, “for heritage professionals and enthusiasts alike”.

We’ve also got a poem by Tash, Dear Section 28.

-Adam + Tash

Discussed in this episode:
Zine: Inherent Vice
Radio poem: Dear Section 28, originally created for @shortcutspodcast,, series 33, a @fallingtreeproductions for BBC Radio 4

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The Log Books is hosted and produced by @tashwalker85 and @Adam.Zmith

The assistant producer is @mmiiaax
Music from Soundstripe
Original artwork by Natalie Doto
Thanks to the dreamboats at @acast

#TheLogBooks #QueerHistory #LGBTQBooks #lgbtq

🌈 Queer Story Space
📅 Sat May 16th
⏰ 11am–1pm
📍 The Lab, Aviva Studios, Manchester

If you’re heading to The Age of Consent on May 17th, this is the perfect companion event—offering a more personal, conversational way to connect with our collective queer past.

Join us for an intimate, facilitated gathering to meet and share stories with other LGBTQIA+ people—across generations, across lived experiences.

Writers and podcast producers @adam.zmith and @tashwalker85 of Aunt Nell will guide the conversation using fascinating archival materials from their work, including lesbian newsletters, audio interviews about queer nightlife, and gay liberation campaign pamphlets. Together, we’ll explore our shared histories and spark meaningful dialogue.

💬 A welcoming space to listen, reflect, and connect
📩LINK IN BIO

#QueerStories #LGBTQIA #ManchesterEvents #QueerHistory #Community

Listen back to the latest episode of The Log Books: An Army of Lovers Cannot Fail - 003

Sometimes you read a book and feel ‘this is a bit of me!’ That’s how we both felt reading An Army of Lovers Cannot Fail, so we wanted to talk about it. It’s a book about friendship, across generations, and the power of queer solidarity. So it also led us to two recent photography exhibitions too.
-Adam + Tash

Discussed in this episode:
Book: An Army of Lovers Cannot Fail by Hélène Giannecchini
Exhibition: We Others: Donna Gottschalk and Hélène Giannecchini @ The Photographers’ Gallery until June 7th
Exhibition: Catherine Opie: To Be Seen @ National Portrait Gallery, until May 31st

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The Log Books is hosted and produced by @tashwalker85 and @Adam.Zmith

The assistant producer is @mmiiaax
Music from Soundstripe
Original artwork by Natalie Doto
Thanks to the dreamboats at @acast

#TheLogBooks #QueerHistory #LGBTQBooks #lgbtq

Don’t miss Tash and Adam talking about their book on Friday 1st May at Bookmarks! #LGBTQ+