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"Metal From Heaven" ft. Amal El-Mohtar. Or: Let's Go Lesbians

IMPORTANT NOTE: You might notice one of our hosts is going by a new name (Rahab/Ray). Have you slipped into an alternate reality? Perhaps, perhaps not. For some specifics

"Automatic Noodle," ft. Cecilia Tan

The age of humanity has passed. The age of the noodle is at hand! This week, we are joined by the brilliant author Cecilia Tan to discuss "Automatic Noodle," a cozy sci-

Health Communism, ft. Jake Flores

Capitalism is not up to the task of 21st century healthcare. Facing wars, an ageing population, fossil fuel-driven disasters, debilitating diseases, and the everyday rigo

Summer Sons: 5 years later. A Retrospective with Lee Mandelo

On September 28, 2021, Lee Mandelo released his debut novel: "Summer Sons," a southern gothic horror that wrestles with guilt, sexual repression, the long shadows of sout

Antonio Gramsci's "Prison Notebooks," ft. Caleb of Kill the Computer

Now is the time of monsters! Caleb from Kill The Computer and 60 Minute Drill returns to the pod to discuss the legendary Italian intellectual, Antonio Gramsci. Trace th

[Bonus Episode Preview] Article Brain: Ross Douthat and AI Apocalypse

This is a preview. To access the full episode please go support Workers' Lit on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/WorkersLit Once again it's time for an Article Brain, t

“All Systems Red,” or, We Rock With Murderbot

It’s another Patron-selection! Welcome to “All Systems Red,” a 2017 sci-fi adventure novella by Martha Wells. We talk about Wells’ life and the story, but a good chunk o

Anthony Bourdain’s, “Kitchen Confidential,” or: Bourdain in the Membrane

In the year 2000 a snarky chef named Anthony Bourdain published a collection of essays, rants, and observations about the food industry. The dude went on to do cool stuff

Aysha's Author Corner: Jonathan Sims [BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW]

This is a preview. To access the full episode please go support Workers' Lit on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/workerslit The spookiness only grows! Jonathan Sims re

The King In Yellow ft. Jonathan Sims

It's about to get really spooky. Join us as we explore Robert W. Chambers' iconic 1895 short story collection, "The King In Yellow." Learn about this iconic influence on

“Letter to the American Church,” Or: We Expose Metaxes’ Lies. Ft. Josh Boerman

It’s a classic “we read a conservative book and get mad” episode! This time we take on pseduo-biographer and self-proclaimed public intellectual Eric Metaxes and his 202

[Bonus Episode Preview] Article Brain: Trans CIA Agents

This is a preview. To access the full episode please go support Workers' Lit on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/WorkersLit/posts/article-brain-167304042 It's August Ar

“The Works of Vermin,” or, The LGBTQ+ Community Does War Crimes. Ft. Maria Ingrade Mora.

This book is weird, and horny, and gnarly, and gross, and exciting, and an all around winner. Welcome to our discussion of “The Works of Vermin,” Hiron Ennes’ 2025 specu

“The Communist Manifesto,” Or: A Fun, Gay Little Intro to Marx

It’s the big one. Our most requested text ever. The spectre haunting Europe is now haunting our podcast. It’s 1848’s “The Communist Manifesto” from Karl Marx and Friedri

"Communion: Finding My Way Back To Faith," or, Just Dance Vance 2, ft. AJ Ditty

We've returned to the dark abyss that is the mind of Just Dance Vance. AJ Ditty of The Worst of All Possible Worlds podcast joins us to take on Vice President JD Vance's

The Incandescent ft. Brandon Crilly

Grab your three-ringed binders, highlighters, and spellbooks, this week we're talking about "The Incandescent," a 2025 academia fantasy novel by Emily Tesh. We've got sc

Angela Davis' "Women, Race, and Class." Ft. RevolutionaryTh0t

It’s time to talk about a true living legend: Angela Davis. Educational YouTuber and podcaster RevolutionaryTh0t joins us to talk about the life of one of the greatest t

Use of Weapons by Iain M. Banks

Pull up a chair listeners, and heed the tale of a man named Zakalwe… This month’s listener-chosen episode is “Use of Weapons” by Iain M. Banks, a 1990 sci-fi novel and o

Bonus Episode! "On Practice," ft. Rae of ProlesPod

We are joined once again by Rae of the phenomenal ProlesPod, this time to discuss a deeply influential work of philosophy: Mao Zedong's 1937 essay, "On Practice." Perhap

Imperialism, The Highest Stage of Capitalism by Vladimir Lenin

Let's get into some THEORY (don't worry, we make it fun)! Lenore, Jacob, and Jen are discussing the revolutionary Vladimir Lenin's famous 1916 text, "Imperialism, The Hi