Workers' Lit

Workers' Lit
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Your favorite podcast about literature for hot, cool, gay, and/or working class people. Hosted by Aysha, Lenore, Jacob, and Jen. New episodes on Mondays. Patreon: Patreon.com/workerslit Contact us at workerslit@gmail.com.

  1. Did I Shave My Legs For This? [Half The Sky Promo Episode]

    2h ago

    Did I Shave My Legs For This? [Half The Sky Promo Episode]

    Hey Lit Ladies and Lads (but especially ladies for this one!) Today's episode is episode three of a new show featuring both Jen Big Nasty and Lenore. Episodes of Half The Sky won't typically go up on the Workers' Lit feed, but we figured, why not give you a sample? Half the Sky is an attempt to provide a perspective often lacking from the podcast space: that of women (and women-adjacent folks). If and when those voices are present, they are quite often offset by their dude counterparts. And so (at least on the mic) HTS is a bro-free zone. Our hosts on this very special audio journey (in addition to Lenore and Jen) are Rae of ProlesPod, Luna Oi!, and Revolutionary Th0t. Episode three is a thoughtful yet approachable conversation about beauty standards. What does it look like to be objectified? Are there times that objectification can be leveraged beneficially? How do each of the hosts, with their very separate and unique experiences, view their relationship to what they were taught or socialized as children? Is Toe-Man good? Bad? Is advocating for Toe-Man liberalism? All of these questions and more are answered within... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/half-the-sky-podcast/id6786116578 Find the girlies elsewhere On socials: Instagram.com/HalftheSkyPod (More are coming, we swear!) Lenore and Jen Big Nasty on Workers’ Lit: Patreon.com/WorkersLit Rae on ProlesPod: Patreon.com/ProlesPod Luna Oi YT: Youtube.com/LunaOi Revolutionary Th0t YT: Youtube.com/@revolutionaryth0t Jen Big Nasty on How the Red Was Won: Patreon.com/HowtheRedWasWon

    1h 38m
  2. Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

    2d ago

    Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

    We've had queer joy, it's time for some queer suffering. Jacob and Lenore dive into the life of one of the greatest to ever do it, the legendary James Baldwin. A pioneer, artist, and leader for Black liberation and Gay liberation alike, Baldwin is among the finest of all American writers and public intellectuals. First, we cover his life story, and incredible legacy. Then, we discuss his subversive and beautiful 1956 novel, "Giovanni's Room." What conditions create internalized homophobia, and where does it lead? How does one live as themselves in a world designed to destroy them? What protocol is necessary to handle a thicc baddie in jeans? All will be discussed. We need you to keep this show going! Please go support us on Patreon. www.patreon.com/workerslit

    1h 43m
  3. Important Announcement: Listen or Read Episode Description

    Jun 24

    Important Announcement: Listen or Read Episode Description

    It's an important podcast announcement! Folks, the numbers don't lie. While we appreciate all the good feedback and interest we've received for our political/news episodes, Workers' Lit is very much a podcast about literature, first, foremost, and entirely. As such, we've elected to change what our release schedule looks like. We will be ending our Thursday news/politics episodes to double down on our weekly literature episode, which will still come out every Monday. We will alternate weeks, covering fiction and nonfiction with Aysha and Jen as third mic (along with, as always, Lenore and Jacob) respectively. But don't worry, our news and politics talk isn't going away entirely! For Patrons we will be releasing bonus content several times a month, including our monthly video episode, where we'll get into current political happenings, a monthly installment of Article Brain, where we'll lose our minds at the worst of the worst in modern article technology, regular author interviews, video game episodes, and more! We're sorry to anyone this may disappoint and hope you all continue to stay with us as we work to make Workers' Lit the very best podcast about books for hot, cool, gay, and/or working class people there's ever been. www.patreon.com/workerslit

    6 min
  4. The Mystery of The Bitten Peach

    Jun 22

    The Mystery of The Bitten Peach

    A lesbian bottom is on a time traveling adventure in ancient China. We know y’all love this stuff. It’s the most recent book we’ve ever covered: Cecilia Tan’s 2026 novella, “The Mystery of the Bitten Peach.” Follow a young woman with the power to travel through time navigate her feelings of disconnect with her culture, identity, and sexuality. It’s good. And it’s published by our friends at Neon Hemlock. Go get it! https://www.neonhemlock.com/books/bitten-peach Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/workerslit Sources and references in this episode: https://strangehorizons.com/wordpress/non-fiction/articles/interview-cecilia-tan/ https://www.kaleidoscoperomance.com/post/interview-with-author-cecilia-tan https://www.ceciliatan.com/archives/landingpage/home https://open.spotify.com/episode/4tDXd9zABFy161jTFaO6zG?si=8YenxOcwSNe5-yli5PpWjQ

    1h 21m
  5. Iran, Elections, And Empire. A Conversation With Greg Stoker

    Jun 18

    Iran, Elections, And Empire. A Conversation With Greg Stoker

    Today we’re joined by Greg Stoker, anti-imperialist activist, journalist, host of the Colonial Outcasts podcast, and independent candidate for U.S. House Texas District 31. Greg talks to us about a range of topics such as his campaign, the role of veterans in liberation movements, Graham Platner’s whole deal, and the (possible?) end of the Iran War. Support Greg’s Campaign and check out his podcast below: https://www.stokerfortexas.com/ https://m.youtube.com/@ColonialOutcasts Support Workers’ Lit on Patreon! And keep an eye out for a new podcast project on women in the socialist movement from Lenore and Jen very soon!

    1h 14m
  6. Gregor the Overlander

    Jun 16

    Gregor the Overlander

    We put out the call to Patreon, and Patreon answered! Patreon decided on today’s topic: Suzanne Collins’ 2003 middle grade fantasy novel, “Gregor the Overlander.” This is Suzanne’s first novel, and she gets into themes about poverty, futurelessness, family, war, and changing diapers. It’s cute! It’s good! You’ll like this one. To help choose future episode topics go check out our Patreon! Www.patreon.com/workerslit

    1h 16m
  7. Unity, Solidarity, Struggle: The Task of the American Left, ft. Black Red Guard

    Jun 11

    Unity, Solidarity, Struggle: The Task of the American Left, ft. Black Red Guard

    The American left has a LOT of work to do. We’re joined in this episode by Black Red Guard, an organizer with the DSA, YouTuber, and that guy who made the excellent “cracker control” tweet you’ve probably seen. BRG joins us for a vital conversation about the work ahead of any liberatory movement in the United States, how to build principled left unity, the American labor movement, the Iran war, and even the Knicks! Check out BRG’s YouTube and Twitter below! https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCpYZYH_1VTB9q8Leg0TrROA https://x.com/OGBlackRedGuard Support Workers’ Lit on Patreon!

    1h 8m
  8. We Return To Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew

    Jun 8

    We Return To Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew

    We’re talking about THE evangelical author once again. The man known as Jacksie, the drunken Inkling terror, the OG Christian furry, the most miserable convert in all of England. It’s C.S. Lewis!! In this episode we learn how all adventures in Narnia began as we cover the 1955 prequel, “The Magician’s Nephew.” Lewis will answer questions you never asked such as: where did the lamp post and wardrobe COME FROM? He has a hot evil woman that’s seven feet tall though, so he’s kind of cooking from time to time. If you want to hear our Lewis bio, check out our episode on “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” from two years ago. Apologies for the audio, but it’s good. We need your support! Go to www.patreon.com/workerslit and help us keep this show rolling. Every few bucks helps (and makes us very pleased indeed).

    1h 33m
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Your favorite podcast about literature for hot, cool, gay, and/or working class people. Hosted by Aysha, Lenore, Jacob, and Jen. New episodes on Mondays. Patreon: Patreon.com/workerslit Contact us at workerslit@gmail.com.

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  • Creator
    Workers' Lit
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    182
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Workers' Lit
  • Show Website
    Workers' Lit

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