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In this episode, the Cool Zone Media Book Club podcast discusses the story of a Palestinian orphan who encounters conflict with three Greek gods. They explore the national narrative and Athena's gift of an olive tree symbolizing resistance. The boy rejects the gifts, asserting his independence. They appreciate the story's cultural perspectives, discuss the BDS movement and highlight the importance of mutual aid for detained migrants.

The podcast explores the history and folklore of vampires, including their origins and portrayal in media. They also discuss folklore beliefs about vampires and witches, and the gendered aspect of witchcraft. The hosts share personal experiences with decomposing bodies and encountering large garden spiders. They end with a story about a soldier and a warlock with a surprising twist.

The podcast explores folklore of witches and vampires in an entertaining manner. They discuss the consequences of doing different accents, delve into the history and characteristics of witches, and share eerie Russian tales. The hosts also touch on the portrayal of witches in stories and imagine a retconned backstory. Brief discussions on decorating trees, bartesian cocktail maker, beach vacations, and vampires are included.

In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret reads "The Lost Roads," a utopian story about a world without cars by author Sim Kern, to Shereen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of this week's reverse episode, author Wren Awry continues their conversation with Margaret about the 60s & 70s radicals who changed the way we relate to food in the US. Sources: Appetite for Change by Warren Belasco Hippie Food by Jonathan Kauffman Freedom Farmers: Agricultural Resistance and the Black Freedom Movement by Monica M. White Ingredients for Revolution by Alex Ketchum "The Civil Rights Icon Who Saw Freedom in Farming" by Mayukh Sen for Gastro Obscura “The Coop Wars” documentary from Twin Cities PBS The Food Conspiracy newsletter archives!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this reverse episode, author Wren Awry teaches Margaret about the 60s & 70s radicals who changed the way we relate to food in the US. Sources: Appetite for Change by Warren Belasco The Theater is in the Street by Bradford D. Martin “Digger Meets Panther” from Shaping San Francisco  www.diggers.org www.diggersdocs.org "Remaking the Commons’: A History of Eating in Public" by Gaye Chan & Nandita Sharmain and “Notes on Utopian Failure in Commune Kitchens” by Madeline Lane-McKinley, both from the anthology Nourishing Resistance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret Killjoy reads “Babang Luksa,” a short story by author Nicasio Andres Reed, to Mia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Jamie Loftus about all things spooky season, from Lemuria to Samhain to Allhallowtide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast, Margaret and Jamie Loftus dive into the fascinating history of Halloween, covering topics like Lemuria, the murder of Peter Ivers, rituals for protection against evil spirits, and the concept of Tyran and Nog from Irish mythology. They also discuss funny anecdotes about Latin lessons, bug bodies, and nipple adornments. Throughout the podcast, they reference various podcasts and share book recommendations.

In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret Killjoy reads the final two chapters of her folk horror novella the Lamb Will Slaughter the Lion to Robert.  https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-lamb-will-slaughter-the-lion-margaret-killjoy/7104105See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.