Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff

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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.

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Introducing: Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff

Lots of cool people in history have done really cool stuff. Let Margaret Killjoy tell you about them. In this trailer, learn about the cool anarchist bank robbers who performed a cool jailbreak in Uruguay in 1931. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22/04/2022

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Margaret Killjoy

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Amazing show

2 feb

CardinalSkoog

I listen to a lot of CZM content and this show is my favorite among them. I used to read Historical YA Fiction in my youth and enjoy a good history podcast. Margaret introduces listeners to often obscured historical figures in dark points from all over the world. Whether the person lives to see their efforts succeed or don’t, I feel hopeful about humanity through all of her podcasts.
margaret’s voice

14 ene

Lololovesskiing

I want a Masterclass of american history by Margaret!!
Need descriptions and annotations!

16 ene

blackmail1807

These are amazing podcasts, but I’m begging you guys to start putting notes in the episode descriptions. You’re often referencing little known writings, artists etc, which are difficult to hear correctly and difficult to find. (It took me a while to find Pietro Gori). Perhaps Apple Podcasts can also let you edit the automatic transcript. Reading lists would be godsend.
Much love

30/12/2024

mossykodama

I misheard and thought you said “bro a fit” instead of “throw a fit” and now I think I will use this phrase. Just one example of how your show improves my vocabulary.

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.

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Cool Zone Media
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Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
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2022 - 2025
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337
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