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Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff

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Anarchism
Hermetica
Neoliberalism
Ricardo Flores Magón
Mutual Aid
Mexican Revolution
Soviet Union
Zapatistas
Climate Change
World War II
Bogbottom
Pathfinder
Folklore
ICE
Vaccination
Druids
Hungarian Revolution
Jonas Salk
Spartacus
Fascism

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... more

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Recent Guests

Bridget Todd
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Jason Petty
Prop / Propaganda, returning guest
Episode: Part One: Lead Belly: How a Man Named Huddie Ledbetter Beat Everyone Who Tried to Keep Him Down
Kaveh Hoda
Historian guest providing context on Ottoman sexuality and religion
Independent scholar / Guest on the show
Episode: Part One: The Gay Ottomans: Homosexuality in the Medieval Ottoman Empire
Andrew Ti
Guest on the episode
Episode: Part Two: The Movement Against the Corporal Punishment of Children
Randy Carter
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Safear Ness
Editor and organizer at In The Belly
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Episode: CZM Book Club: Phone Resistance, by Safear Ness -- with In The Belly Magazine
Rafi Kleiman
Author of Trans Galactic Bike Ride; queer Jewish non-binary writer of speculative fiction
Self-published/Publishing (Trans Galactic Bike Ride)
Episode: CZM Book Club: Clashing/Complementary, by Rafi Kleiman
Steven Monacelli
Occasional host of It Could Happen Here
It Could Happen Here
Episode: CZM Book Club: Discussing Two Stories by Ursula K. Le Guin
Hugh Ryan
Historian of queer history
Author of When Brooklyn Was Queer and The Women's House of Detention
Episode: Part One: Hugh Ryan on Queer History

Host

Margaret Killjoy
Host of the show who introduces the topic and guides the narrative; reads and discusses short fiction; engages with guests on historical and revolutionary themes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings
  • Thank you

    For the amazingly interesting inspirational stories and funny relatable side convos. Kudos.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M© Boogie
    United States2 months ago
  • One of my favorites

    Uplifting stories of resistance

    Margaret is a gem

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yojo20
    United States2 months ago
  • Love hearing complicated stories of obscure parts of history. It also really helps to have something empowering even in bad moments. Its nice to listen to feel decent for a moment while listening.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    cuddleclaw
    2 months ago
  • More advertisements than content

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Joel
    3 months ago
  • I wrote this review to tell you about Austra

    Queer band from Toronto (my town, super queer), you should see a show sometime and visit Church street. Also, I’ve been listening since this show’s release. You’re amazing and I can’t stop listening to your stories. 🫶🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VeeSatr9
    Canada3 months ago

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The show is seen as a thoughtful resource for radical histories and underrepresented narratives.
Listeners appreciate the host's storytelling; deep dives feel accessible and engaging.
Guests and topics are praised for thoughtful context and historical rigor.

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Apple Podcasts
#92
United States/History
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#132
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#212
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#142
Germany/History
Apple Podcasts
#153
Australia/History
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#65
Poland/History

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Part Two: The Gay Ottomans: Homosexuality in the Medieval Ottoman Empire
Q: You mentioned consent in the Ottoman period; can you summarize what you found about consent in medical contexts there?
The discussion notes that the Ottoman era already had concepts of consent in medical procedures dating back to the 16th century, challenging the assumption that informed consent is a modern invention and highlighting a long-standing tradition of formalized agreement in medical contexts.
Part One: The Lusty Lady: The Worker-Owned Peep Show
Q: What is the difference between decriminalization and legalization in sex work policy?
Decriminalization removes criminal penalties and aims for equal labor protections, while legalization creates a government-regulated framework that often imposes surveillance, health checks, and fiduciary controls that can constrain workers.
Part One: The Lusty Lady: The Worker-Owned Peep Show
Q: What is the Lusty Lady and why is it historically significant?
It was one of the first worker-owned, unionized sex workplaces in the U.S., demonstrating how workers could gain collective bargaining power and ownership in an industry that is frequently criminalized and stigmatized.
Part Two: The Lusty Lady: The Worker-Owned Peep Show
Q: How did the Lusty Lady transition from a traditional theater to a worker-owned coop?
The workers organized through the SEIU, leveraged cooperative finance networks, and ultimately purchased the business from the owners, creating Looking Glass Collective as the worker-owned entity.
Part One: Christopher B. Zeichmann on Radical Antiquity
Q: But there was like five generals, right?
Yes, there were several generals including figures such as Onomaeus and Cripsus, indicating a more collective leadership structure rather than a single commander directing all.

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A history-focused show that spotlights rebels, resistance movements, and radical thinkers across centuries. Episodes thread together archival research, personal memoir, and vivid storytelling to illuminate how individuals and small groups challenged power, organized communities, and shaped social change. Listeners can expect deep dives into topics like anarchism, queer history, anti-fascist resistance, and transformative social movements, often featuring historians, authors, and activists who bring context, nuance, and humane storytelling to episodes. A standout aspect is the conversational, narrative-driven approach that balances scholarly insight with accessible, rallying storytelling, making complex histories feel urgent and relevant for... more

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