
Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff
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.
Latest episodes

Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 5min
Part One: The City of Gnomes: the Provos and Kabouters in late 60s Amsterdam who rebuilt the city
Margaret talks with Molly Conger about the hippies and greasers who reimagined Dutch urban life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 3, 2024 • 44min
CZM Book Club: An excerpt from "An RVer's Guide to the American West" by Carrot Quinn
Margaret reads Robert a post-apocalyptic story of a woman and her dog surviving in the mountains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 13min
Part Two: The Earth Liberation Front: The Burning Rage of a Dying Planet
In part two, Margaret finishes talking with Sarah Marshall about the eco-radicals and arsonists of the late 90s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 2024 • 1h 6min
Part One: The Earth Liberation Front: The Burning Rage of a Dying Planet
Sarah Marshall, the insightful host of 'You're Wrong About,' dives into the eco-radicals of the late '90s, specifically the Earth Liberation Front. They discuss the ethical complexities of eco-terrorism while sharing personal narratives about the urgent struggles of environmental activists. The conversation explores the evolution of radical activism, its roots in the environmental movement, and the relationship between nature and humanity. With a dash of humor, they reflect on pop culture moments and the quirks of activism, creating a captivating tapestry of passion and nostalgia.

Feb 25, 2024 • 40min
CZM Book Club: "Confession to a Dead Man" by Margaret Killjoy
Margaret reads Gare one of her stories, set in the world of Penumbra City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 2024 • 56min
Part Two: The Common Ground Collective: The DIY Collective That Built Modern Mutual Aid
In part two, Margaret continues to talk with Andrew Ti about the anarchists and former Black Panthers that came together to set up mutual aid in post-Katrina New Orleans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 2024 • 47min
Part One: The Common Ground Collective: The DIY Collective That Built Modern Mutual Aid
A discussion on the Common Ground Collective, a DIY organization established after Hurricane Katrina, sheds light on mutual aid and activism. Exposing the harsh realities of solitary confinement in Angola Prison and exploring the impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans, the podcast delves into social justice, community support, and systemic issues.

Feb 18, 2024 • 26min
CZM Book Club: "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Part Two
Margaret reads you the second part of a classic feminist horror story about the madness caused by patriarchy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2024 • 60min
Part Four: The Easter Rising: How a Bunch of Irish Poets and Union Organizers Took On the British Empire, Died, and Then Won
In our final part, Margaret talks with Katy Stoll about the motley collection of rebels who sparked Irish independenceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 2024 • 48min
Part Three: The Easter Rising: How a Bunch of Irish Poets and Union Organizers Took On the British Empire, Died, and Then Won
Margaret, for the third time out of four, talks with Katy Stoll about the motley collection of rebels who sparked Irish independence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.