History · Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
by Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
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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I’ve been listening to this podcast for awhile after learning about it on BtB. Though I’ve never met her, I can tell Margaret is just such a lovely human being. This show and Margaret’s optimism are helping me to keep going in a time that so many things feel impossible. Thanks ❤️
Fun podcast that’s a mix of history wrapped up in modern day anecdotes. Great way to learn about the equally important - but often overlooked - parts of our histories.
The history is lovely and wonderful, but I love more than anything the stories she curates and reads. Margaret is a great storyteller, whether it’s her own work or reading someone else’s. I even subscribed just so I could listen to her voice without it interruptions from god-awful ads. The stories keep me hanging on, so thanks for that.
Radical history told in an accessible and entertaining way through an anarchist lens. Well-researched deep dives. This show is an incredible resource. I’ve listened to every episode and there’s not a bad one in the bunch. My only gripe is that sometimes they reference seemingly nonexistent “show notes.” It would be amazing if the sources were listed for each episode.
I am very aware that podcast hosts are due their personal anecdotes and banter, and grant them that; but I had to abort my attempt to listen to the Baba Yaga episode because it just wouldn’t stay on topic even at the beginning. I’d suggest keeping banter in blocks, vs shoehorning it into each phase of the topic, so much so that listeners (at least this one) cannot become engaged in the story.
This podcast is a mess. Even listening to it sped up the pace was unbelievably slow and they spent an hour covering what would have taken 20 minutes and been more entertaining on a different podcast. The idea is good but execution is seriously lacking.
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