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Strangers In A Tangled Wilderness

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Anarchism
Trump Presidency
Community Organizing
Conflict Mediation
Immigration Policy
Preparedness
Culture Wars
Canada
Capitalism
Trans Rights
Fascism
Margaret Killjoy
Daniel Kane
The Immortal Choir Holds Every Voice
Kickstarter
Anarchist Fiction
Dark Magic
Punk Culture
Queer Identity
Urban Exploring

Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness is a collectively run publisher dedicated to producing and curating inclusive and intersectional culture informed by anarchistic ideals. This podcast provides audio versions of our monthly feature as well as interviews with the contributors. This can include stories, fiction, poetry, memoir, non-fiction, theater pieces, comics, books, pop culture analysis, recipes... more

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This time on Strangers we have our April feature zine (in June), Near Death by Hex. Near Death is a short collection of personal essays by Hex about getting shot by a Trump supporter and pulling life back together. You can read the ... more

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This month on Strangers we have “Hurrah for Anarchy: a history of Haymarket, May Day, and the Chicago Anarchists” by Margaret Killjoy, which is a short historical article about…May Day. If you want to hear Inmn interview Margaret and Io abo... more

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This month on Strangers, we have a collection of poems from the road called Road Soda by A.A. Zatarian. The word of the month is about birds. Read along for free at TangledWilderness.org. Guest Info

A.A. Zatarian (she/her) is a Me... more

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This month on Strangers, we have Additional Persecution Likely a translation by Oksana Mironova and Ben Nadler of selected sections of Delo Truda a Russian and Ukrainian anarchist newspaper published in exile in the wake of Russian ... more

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Recent Guests

AA. Zatarian
Poet, traveler
Episode: Road Soda by A.A. Zatarian
Oksana Mironova
Translator, co-translator of Delo Truda
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Ben Nadler
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Inmn Neruin
Host of Strangers In A Tangled Wilderness; organizer and editor for a collectively run publisher focused on anarchist-informed, inclusive culture.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 82 ratings
  • Road Soda by A.A. Zatarian

    I just experienced some amazing nostalgia through the imagery of these poems of place and time. So beautiful. This podcast continues to amaze me. Sending love from Humboldt. 🖤

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    5
    Hera13531
    United States2 months ago
  • Episode 2 is a wonderful fantasy story, wonderful because I haven't found fantasy or science fiction that includes principled anarchism since Ursula LeGuin.

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    Lord Gro
    3 years ago
  • A haven

    Thank you for this thoughtful, imaginative, healing content. A much needed refuge in hard times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SophTofe
    United States3 years ago
  • Best <3

    Love their content and commitment to multimedia, accessible work. I love stuff that gives me hope at the same time it gives me shivers. Seamless mixes of fantasy and realism without feeling contrived.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States4 years ago

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Listeners describe the show as a thoughtful, imaginative, healing space that feels like a refuge in hard times.
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Episodes evoke nostalgia and vivid imagery through poetry and storytelling, leaving a lasting impression on listeners.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Additional Persecution Likely
Q: Why the title Additional Persecution Likely?
The title reflects both the historical context of ongoing repression in 1925-1926 and a forward-looking sense that persecution would persist, which resonated with current events in Russia and Ukraine.
Additional Persecution Likely
Q: What drew you to translate Delo Truda and how did you approach the project?
They framed the project as a partisan genealogical effort, aiming to highlight anarchist perspectives often marginalized by Bolshevik narratives, and used archive.org scans and careful translation to preserve voice and context.
Additional Persecution Likely
Q: Could you introduce yourselves and describe what you do in the world?
Oksana and Ben describe their work as translators and researchers focusing on anarchist print culture and the history of Delo Truda, with ties to New York and the broader diaspora.
Road Soda by A.A. Zatarian
Q: What is Road Soda about, in your own words?
She describes Road Soda as a collection compiled from self-published chapbooks spanning about twenty years of traveling, with a throughline about the shift from wandering to settling down and the textures of memory along the road.
Road Soda by A.A. Zatarian
Q: Could you introduce yourself with your name, pronouns, and a little bit about who you are in the world and what you do?
AA. Zatarian introduces herself as a poet and traveler, currently studying English with aspirations to teach at the community college level.

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Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness features a mix of literary, historical, and activist content grounded in anarchist-informed culture. Episodes frequently center on poetry, memoir, translation, and fiction, often blending personal narrative with broader political or historical context. Notable throughlines include radical history, zine culture, and discussions of mediation, collective action, and community resilience. The show stands out for its diverse guest roster, intimate storytelling, and a willingness to explore difficult topics—ranging from martyr culture and insurgent movements to mental health and regional histories—while maintaining a thoughtful, craft-forward approach to narration and interview. This blend makes it appealing to l... more

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