Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff
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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.
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Jun 12, 2023 • 50min
Part One: The Battle of Cable Street: How Jews & Irish Catholics Destroyed Fascism in Britain
Margaret talks with James Stout about how Britain's Union of Fascists was destroyed in a storm of fists and rotten vegetables in 1936. You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzoneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 7, 2023 • 49min
Part Two: Resistance to Franco: The Anarchist Air Force, the Antifascist Space Program & More
In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Gare about how the people of Spain fought back against Franco, crippling his economy, killing his soldiers, and almost blowing him up directly. You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzoneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 5, 2023 • 57min
Part One: Resistance to Franco: The Anarchist Air Force, the Antifascist Space Program & More
Margaret talks with Gare about how the people of Spain fought back against Franco, crippling his economy, killing his soldiers, and almost blowing him up directly. You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzoneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31, 2023 • 55min
Part Two: Francisco Sabaté: Franco’s Public Enemy #1
In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with James Stout about the anarchist spec ops guy who became a guerilla Robin Hood and spent decades terrifying fascists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2023 • 1h 1min
Part One: Francisco Sabaté: Franco’s Public Enemy #1
Margaret talks with James Stout about the anarchist spec ops guy who became a guerilla Robin Hood and spent decades terrifying fascists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 24, 2023 • 49min
Part Two: Riot Dogs Are Very Good Dogs
In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with producer Sophie Lichterman about the stray dogs who fight cops and guard protesters around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 22, 2023 • 57min
Part One: Riot Dogs Are Very Good Dogs
Margaret talks with producer Sophie Lichterman about the stray dogs who fight cops and guard protesters around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10, 2023 • 1h 14min
Part Two: Josephine Baker: The Actor and Spy Who Mighta Saved the World
Margaret continues her conversation with journalist and writer Laurie Penny about Josephine Baker, the first black woman to star in a film, who also helped fight the Nazis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 8, 2023 • 53min
Part One: Josephine Baker: The Actor and Spy Who Mighta Saved the World
Margaret talks with journalist and writer Laurie Penny about Josephine Baker, the first black woman to star in a film, who also helped fight the Nazis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 3, 2023 • 1h 2min
Part Two: Muhammad Ali Risked It All to Stop a War
In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Ian Johnson about Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest and most principled athletes of all time, who used his platform to fight for change outside of the boxing ring at immense personal cost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
