166 episodes

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.

Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff Cool Zone Media

    • History
    • 4.7 • 521 Ratings

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

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.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Part Four: Lakota Resistance to the American Empire

    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.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Introducing: We the Unhoused

    Introducing: We the Unhoused

    Hi, Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff fans! Here's a preview of a new podcast, We the Unhoused — Created by Theo Henderson with the goal of uplifting voiceless citizens. The show provides an intimate look at the unhoused experience that began while Theo was living on the streets of LA for over eight years. 

    Listen here and subscribe to We the Unhoused on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 2 min
    Part Three: Lakota Resistance to the American Empire

    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.

    • 56 min
    CZM Book Club: The Plastic People by Tobias Buckell

    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.

    • 43 min
    Part Two: Lakota Resistance to the American Empire

    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.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Part One: Lakota Resistance to the American Empire

    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.

    • 1 hr 1 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
521 Ratings

521 Ratings

Duthddyxebeeb ,

A How-To Guide for Morality

It’s that simple. This show is a guide on how to be a better person. I came in at the “socialise everything” end of the spectrum. I’m a disability, abuse, and a-spectrums advocate who can’t get enough of volunteering. Yet every week gives me great ideas for how I can do more.

pandaperson556 ,

Love the folklore and the casual vibe

I could listen to Margaret read folk stories all day I’d love a spin off podcast

SGTveritas ,

Who would give this 1 star?

It’s hard to believe that anyone who is in to Cool Zone content wouldn’t love this podcast. It is well researched, Margaret is a phenomenal host, it has great guests, and the stories are super interesting. I’m sorry it took me so long to check it out. Much love to everyone involved!

Also, Hi Sophie! Hi Ian!

Top Podcasts In History

iHeartPodcasts
GBH
Goalhanger Podcasts
Darryl Cooper
Wondery
Dan Carlin

You Might Also Like

iHeartPodcasts
Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness
iHeartPodcasts
iHeartPodcasts and Cool Zone Media
SomeMoreNews | PodcastOne
iHeartPodcasts