Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff
Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
As long as there’s been oppression, there’ve been people fighting it. This weekly podcast dives into history to drag up the wildest rebels, the most beautiful revolts, and all the people who long to be—and fight to be—free. It explores complex stories of resistance that offer lessons and inspiration for us today, focusing on the ensemble casts that make up each act of history. That is to say, this podcast focuses on Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Dec 10, 2023 • 29min
CZM Book Club: Printed Guns & Sold Schematics by SJ Klapecki
Margaret reads you a story about an engineer in a collapsed United States, just trying to make her living selling weapons to rebels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 6, 2023 • 1h 3min
Part Four: Lakota Resistance to the American Empire
In the finale of this four-part episode, Margaret concludes her conversation with Miriam about two centuries of resistance to American imperialism, from Crazy Horse to Leonard Peltier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 4, 2023 • 56min
Part Three: Lakota Resistance to the American Empire
In part three of this four-part episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Miriam about two centuries of resistance to American imperialism, from Crazy Horse to Leonard Peltier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 3, 2023 • 43min
CZM Book Club: The Plastic People by Tobias Buckell
In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret reads Gare a story about making fun of rich people in space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 6min
Part Two: Lakota Resistance to the American Empire
In part two of this four-part episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Miriam about two centuries of resistance to American imperialism, from Crazy Horse to Leonard Peltier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 1min
Part One: Lakota Resistance to the American Empire
Margaret talks with Miriam about two centuries of resistance to American imperialism, from Crazy Horse to Leonard Peltier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 9min
CZM Rewind: Part Two - Food Not Bombs, The Criminal Mutual Aid Conspiracy
Original Air Date: August 17th, 2022 In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Andrew Ti about the long fight for our right to feed one another in public places.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 20, 2023 • 1h 3min
CZM Rewind: Part One - Food Not Bombs, The Criminal Mutual Aid Conspiracy
Original Air Date: August 15th, 2022 Margaret talks with Andrew Ti about the long fight for our right to feed one another in public places.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 19, 2023 • 42min
CZM Book Club: Handala. The Olive, the Storm, and the Sea by Sonia Suliaman
In this episode, the Cool Zone Media Book Club podcast discusses the story of a Palestinian orphan who encounters conflict with three Greek gods. They explore the national narrative and Athena's gift of an olive tree symbolizing resistance. The boy rejects the gifts, asserting his independence. They appreciate the story's cultural perspectives, discuss the BDS movement and highlight the importance of mutual aid for detained migrants.
Nov 15, 2023 • 54min
Part Two: Witches & Vampires in Folklore
The podcast explores the history and folklore of vampires, including their origins and portrayal in media. They also discuss folklore beliefs about vampires and witches, and the gendered aspect of witchcraft. The hosts share personal experiences with decomposing bodies and encountering large garden spiders. They end with a story about a soldier and a warlock with a surprising twist.
