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In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Robert Evans about the awful large amount of... more
Margaret tells Robert Evans about the awful large amount of people who tried to take Mussolini out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy... more
Margaret comes back from the future with a podcast episode from the year 2054.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's the last Rewind of the recent holiday and Margaret finishes talking with Joelle Monique about how the Deacons for... more
We JUST got back from Holiday and haven't recorded yet, so in THIS CZM Rewind Margaret talks with Joelle Monique... more
In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Caitlin Durante about the antifascist filmmaking in Germany... more
Margaret talks with Caitlin Durante about the antifascist filmmaking in Germany and Hollywood that laid much of the foundations for... more
In the second part of this reverse episode, author Wren Awry finishes teaching Margaret the complex and wonderful history of... more
In this reverse episode, author Wren Awry teaches Margaret the complex and wonderful history of one of the best vegetables... more
It's a Book Club Rerun! Margaret Killjoy reads her short story, The Free Orcs of Cascadia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's another Cool People Cool Rerun! Margaret finishes talking with Samantha McVey about the more than a hundred women who... more
It's a Cool People Cool Rerun! Margaret talks with Samantha McVey about the more than a hundred women who provided... more
Book Club Rerun from the ol' ICHH archive - now with Book Club wrapping! Margaret Killjoy joins us to read... more
Margaret finishes telling you about the history of European witchcraft and the witch trials and how it all came down... more
Margaret tells you about the history of European witchcraft and the witch trials and how it all came down to... more
Margaret reads you folklore about witches in Russia, because she likes witches and it's still sort of Halloween.See omnystudio.com/listener for... more
Margaret reads Prop the other horror story she wrote.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret reads Prop two horror stories she wrote.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret reads you a story in which vampires serve as a metaphor for yet another thing, because vampires are cool.See... more
Margaret finishes telling Samantha McVey some of the history of public libraries and how the first Puerto Rican librarian in... more
Margaret tells Samantha McVey some of the history of public libraries and how the first Puerto Rican librarian in the... more
Margaret reads you the story she figures probably inspired Predator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret finishes telling Molly Crabapple a story about the legends and reality of pirate utopia in Madagascar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy... more
Margaret tells Molly Crabapple a story about the legends and reality of pirate utopia in MadagascarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret reads you a spooky vampire story that's quite a bit different.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret reports on her trip down to Asheville North Carolina and all of the work she saw people doing down... more
Margaret reports on her trip down to Asheville North Carolina and all of the work she saw people doing down... more
Margaret reads you even more William Morris, but this story has swords in it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret continues talking with Katy Stoll about some amazing acts of mutual aid, both DIY and institutional. Mutual Aid Disaster... more
Margaret talks with Katy Stoll about some amazing acts of mutual aid, both DIY and institutionalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret reads you even more William Morris, but this story has swords in itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret concludes talking with Mia Wong about the deep history of Korean anarchism and how it led to one of... more
Margaret continues talking with Mia Wong about the deep history of Korean anarchism and how it led to one of... more
Margaret reads you a story about decoration. Really.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret continues talking with Mia Wong about the deep history of Korean anarchism and how it led to one of... more
Margaret talks with Mia Wong about the deep history of Korean anarchism and how it led to one of the... more
Audiobook narrator Jackie Meloche reads Margaret the first chapter of her own upcomin book!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret finishes talking to Laurie Penny about the goth hellraiser labor organizer whom she thought would be cool but was... more
Margaret talks to Laurie Penny about the goth hellraiser labor organizer whom she thought would be cool but was actually... more
Margaret reads you a classic sci-fi critique of eugenics by a master of satire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret finishes talking to Cody Johnston about how a bunch of German revolutionaries joined the movement against American slavery.See omnystudio.com/listener... more
Margaret talks to Cody Johnston about how a bunch of German revolutionaries joined the movement against American slavery.See omnystudio.com/listener for... more
Margaret reads you a classic sci-fi tale of a marriage on Mars gone wrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret finishes talking with Caitlin Durante about the first "Madame Secretary," who burned her political capital to keep the US... more
Margaret talks with Caitlin Durante about the first "Madame Secretary," who burned her political capital to keep the US border... more
Margaret reads you a science fiction story about space unions and family ties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret finishes talking with Courtney Kocak about how a bunch of self-styled anarchist gnomes helped collapse a government.See omnystudio.com/listener for... more
Margaret talks with Courtney Kocak about how a bunch of self-styled anarchist gnomes helped collapse a government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy... more
Margaret reads you stories about demons and moon maidens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret finishes talking to Miriam about maybe the coolest union local in US history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret talks to Miriam about maybe the coolest union local in US history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret reads you a story about a boy who could have been king but instead talks to birds.See omnystudio.com/listener for... more
Margaret finishes talking with Molly Conger about two women who changed the course of history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret talks with Molly Conger about two women who changed the course of history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret reads you a story about where personal grief meets climate grief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret finishes telling Karl Kasarda the story of Marinus van der Lubbe, the council communist who tried to spark a... more
Margaret tells Karl Kasarda the story of Marinus van der Lubbe, the council communist who tried to spark a civil... more
Margaret reads you Russian folklore about a cool bird robber guy who lives in a nest that some punks like.See... more
Margaret finishes talking with James Stout about how a group of unlikely heroes assassinated the architects of the Armenian genocide.See... more
Margaret continues talking with James Stout about how a group of unlikely heroes assassinated the architects of the Armenian genocide.See... more
Margaret reads you a story about what enormous love it will take to rebuild the world and take back what's... more
Margaret continues talking with James Stout about how a group of unlikely heroes assassinated the architects of the Armenian genocide.See... more
Margaret talks with James Stout about how a group of unlikely heroes assassinated the architects of the Armenian genocide.See omnystudio.com/listener... more
Margaret finishes reading you a reimagining of Hindu mythology by a masterful speculative fiction author.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two of this week's rerun episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Shereen about how, in the era before... more
Margaret's taking the week off! Here's a rerun where Margaret talks with Shereen about how, in the era before divorce,... more
Margaret reads you a reimagining of Hindu mythology by a masterful speculative fiction author.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret finishes talking with Ed Zitron about the origins of one of her all-time favorite games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret talks with Ed Zitron about the origins of one of her all-time favorite games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret finishes reading Robert Evans a novella about the near future of tech, surveillance, and teenage rebellion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy... more
Margaret finishes talking with Kaveh Hoda about her problematic fave.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret talks with Kaveh Hoda about her problematic fave.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret continues to read Robert Evans a novella about the near future of tech, surveillance, and teenage rebellion.See omnystudio.com/listener for... more
Margaret finishes talking with Francesca Fiorentini about the AIDS activists who changed the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret talks with Francesca Fiorentini about the AIDS activists who changed the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret continues to read Robert Evans a novella about the near future of tech, surveillance, and teenage rebellion.See omnystudio.com/listener for... more
In part two, Margaret talks with Joelle Monique about the deep roots of economic cooperation in Black America.See omnystudio.com/listener for... more
Margaret talks with Joelle Monique about the deep roots of economic cooperation in Black America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret reads Robert Evans a novella about the near future of tech, surveillance, and teenage rebellion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two, Margaret finishes her talk with Prop about how people all over Argentina resisted neoliberalism and took over... more
Margaret talks with Prop about how people all over Argentina resisted neoliberalism and took over their factories to run them... more
Margaret reads you a children's story written by one of the greatest queer icons of history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two, Margaret finishes talking with Kat Abu about the history of community gardening in New York City and... more
Margaret talks with Kat Abu about the history of community gardening in New York City and elsewhere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy... more
Margaret reads a classic anti-anarchist story by HG Wells written before Wells learned what was up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part four, Margaret finishes her talk with Robert Evans about the time that millions of Ukrainians rose a black... more
In part three, Margaret continues to talk with Robert Evans about the time that millions of Ukrainians rose a black... more
Margaret reads a piece of folklore about the colonization of Siberia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two, Margaret continues to talk with Robert Evans about the time that millions of Ukrainians rose a black... more
Margaret talks with Robert Evans about the time that millions of Ukrainians rose a black flag and went to war... more
Margaret reads three Slavic folk tales about magic women and mean children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two, Margaret concludes a talk with Matt Lieb about multi-faith Palestinian resistance to early Zionist colonization.See omnystudio.com/listener for... more
Margaret talks with Matt Lieb about multi-faith Palestinian resistance to early Zionist colonization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two, Margaret reads Danl a story about hackers using drones to disrupt for-profit incarceration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret's taking a week off post mouth surgery and wants to celebrate May Day! Here's a throwback to the first... more
Margaret's taking a week off post mouth surgery and wants to celebrate May Day! Here's a throwback to the first... more
Margaret reads Danl a story about hackers using drones to disrupt for-profit incarceration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the SIXTH part of this longest-series-ever, Margaret finally gets to Kronstadt with Mia Wong and talks about at least... more
In part five (can you believe it?), Margaret continues to talk with Mia Wong about at least four Russian revolutions... more
In part four, Margaret continues to talk with Mia Wong about at least four Russian revolutions and general strikes, workers... more
In part three, Margaret continues to talk with Mia Wong about at least four Russian revolutions and general strikes, workers... more
Margaret reads Gare a classic sci-fi tale about the divine possibility of computers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two, Margaret continues to talk with Mia Wong about at least four Russian revolutions and general strikes, workers... more
Margaret talks with Mia Wong about at least four Russian revolutions and general strikes, workers councils, and rebellions that tried... more
Margaret reads Sophie a story of love gone wrong between a magician and an alchemist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret finishes a conversation with Bridget Todd about the woman who invented software and her rather strange family.See omnystudio.com/listener for... more
Margaret talks with Bridget Todd about the woman who invented software and her rather strange family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret reads Gare a story about everyday magic, teen angst, and mixtapes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret concludes with Snow about the folks who tried to fund a revolution the old-fashioned way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret talks with Snow about the folks who tried to fund a revolution the old-fashioned way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret finishes the first modern vampire, a parable about the dangers of the libertine royalty,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two, Margaret talks with Robert Evans one more time about the English rebels who threw on dresses, declared... more
Margaret talks with Robert Evans about the English rebels who threw on dresses, declared a fake person their leader, and... more
Margaret reads you the first modern vampire, a parable about the dangers of the libertine royalty,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two, Margaret continues to talk with Chelsey Weber-Smith about the gay anarchist Irish dandy who proved to be... more
Margaret talks with Chelsey Weber-Smith about the gay anarchist Irish dandy who proved to be not shallow at all.See omnystudio.com/listener... more
Margaret reads you a story about AI, translation, and love across languages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two, Margaret continues her conversation with Molly Conger about the hippies and greasers who reimagined Dutch urban life.See... more
Margaret talks with Molly Conger about the hippies and greasers who reimagined Dutch urban life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret reads Robert a post-apocalyptic story of a woman and her dog surviving in the mountains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two, Margaret finishes talking with Sarah Marshall about the eco-radicals and arsonists of the late 90s.See omnystudio.com/listener for... more
Margaret talks with Sarah Marshall about the eco-radicals and arsonists of the late 90s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret reads Gare one of her stories, set in the world of Penumbra City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two, Margaret continues to talk with Andrew Ti about the anarchists and former Black Panthers that came together... more
Margaret talks with Andrew Ti about the anarchists and former Black Panthers that came together to set up mutual aid... more
Margaret reads you the second part of a classic feminist horror story about the madness caused by patriarchy.See omnystudio.com/listener for... more
In our final part, Margaret talks with Katy Stoll about the motley collection of rebels who sparked Irish independenceSee omnystudio.com/listener... more
Margaret, for the third time out of four, talks with Katy Stoll about the motley collection of rebels who sparked... more
Margaret reads you a classic feminist horror story about the madness caused by patriarchy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two, Margaret continues to talk with Katy Stoll about the motley collection of rebels who sparked Irish independence.See... more
Margaret talks with Katy Stoll about the motley collection of rebels who sparked Irish independence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret reads Shereen a story about a time traveler sent to a very strange prison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two, Margaret continues to talk with Samantha McVey about the syndicalists who ran a network of 200 clinics... more
Margaret talks with Samantha McVey about the syndicalists who ran a network of 200 clinics in Weimar Germany and the... more
On the second part of this Cool ReRun, Margaret continues the conversation with Alynda Segarra from Hurray for the Riff... more
On this Cool ReRun, Margaret talks with Alynda Segarra from Hurray for the Riff Raff about how radicals got the... more
In part two of this week's series, Margaret continues her conversation with Kaveh Hoda about the down-and-out Black men who... more
Margaret talks with Kaveh Hoda about the down-and-out Black men who created the world's first modern paramedic service, way more... more
Margaret reads Gare an urban folk horror story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this special episode of Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff, Margaret and Sophie answer questions from you, the listeners!... more
In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Jamie Loftus about the Black and Indigenous soldiers... more
Margaret talks with Jamie Loftus about the Black and Indigenous soldiers who lived free in a fort in Spanish Florida... more
Margaret reads Mia a sci-fi story about what people will do for free power and war. And about hacker clowns.See... more
In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Matt Lieb about the anti-zionist Jews and others... more
Margaret talks with Matt Lieb about the anti-zionist Jews and others who have thrown in their lot with the Palestinian... more
Margaret reads you a story about an engineer in a collapsed United States, just trying to make her living selling... more
In the finale of this four-part episode, Margaret concludes her conversation with Miriam about two centuries of resistance to American... more
In part three of this four-part episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Miriam about two centuries of resistance to American... more
In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret reads Gare a story about making fun of rich... more
In part two of this four-part episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Miriam about two centuries of resistance to American... more
Margaret talks with Miriam about two centuries of resistance to American imperialism, from Crazy Horse to Leonard Peltier.See omnystudio.com/listener for... more
Original Air Date: August 17th, 2022 In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Andrew Ti... more
Original Air Date: August 15th, 2022 Margaret talks with Andrew Ti about the long fight for our right to feed... more
In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret reads James the story of what happens when a... more
In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues reading old folklore of witches and vampires to Francesca Fiorentini, including... more
Margaret reads old folklore of witches and vampires to Francesca Fiorentini, including vampires who are witches and bears who are... more
In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret reads "The Lost Roads," a utopian story about a... more
In part two of this week's reverse episode, author Wren Awry continues their conversation with Margaret about the 60s &... more
In this reverse episode, author Wren Awry teaches Margaret about the 60s & 70s radicals who changed the way we... more
In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret Killjoy reads “Babang Luksa,” a short story by author... more
In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Jamie Loftus about all things spooky season, from... more
Margaret talks with Jamie Loftus about all things spooky season, from Lemuria to Samhain to Allhallowtide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret Killjoy reads the final two chapters of her folk... more
In the finale of this four-part episode, Margaret concludes her conversation with Mia about the 1920s Argentinian labor revolt that... more
In part three of this four-part episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Mia about the 1920s Argentinian labor revolt that... more
In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret Killjoy continues reading the next two chapters of her... more
In part two of this four-part episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Mia about the 1920s Argentinian labor revolt that... more
Margaret talks with Mia about the 1920s Argentinian labor revolt that inspired Margaret to start this podcast in the first... more
In this episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret Killjoy continues reading the next two chapters of her... more
Margaret continues her conversation with Chelsey Weber-Smith about Chicago's queer-friendly, antiracist working class cultural cornerstone of the 1920s, the Dil... more
Margaret talks with Chelsey Weber-Smith about Chicago's queer-friendly, antiracist working class cultural cornerstone of the 1920s, the Dil Pickle Club.See... more
In this first ever episode of the Cool Zone Media Book Club, Margaret Killjoy reads the first two chapters of... more
In the finale of this four-part episode, Margaret concludes her conversation with Caitlin Durante about the queer, antifascist artists who... more
In part three of this four-part episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Caitlin Durante about the queer, antifascist artists who... more
Original Air Date: May 16, 2022 Margaret talks with Prop about how people escaping slavery turned the tide of the... more
In part two of this four-part episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Caitlin Durante about the queer, antifascist artists who... more
Margaret talks with Caitlin Durante about the queer, antifascist artists who set out to revolutionize a lot more than just... more
In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Prop about the surprising history of the real... more
Margaret talks with Prop about the surprising history of the real man behind the legend of John Henry, a Black... more
In the conclusion of this special 4-part episode, Margaret continues her conversation with firearms historian Karl Kasarda about two WWII... more
In part three of this special 4-part episode, Margaret continues her conversation with firearms historian Karl Kasarda about two WWII... more
In part two of this special 4-part episode, Margaret continues her conversation with firearms historian Karl Kasarda about two WWII... more
Margaret talks with firearms historian Karl Kasarda about two WWII snipers on the Eastern Front defending their homeland, a Finnish... more
In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with writer and podcast host Courtney Kocak about how... more
Margaret talks with writer and podcast host Courtney Kocak about how legal sex work shaped American culture in the Old... more
In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Joelle Monique about how a few thousand Black... more
Margaret talks with Joelle Monique about how a few thousand Black radicals scared the government by feeding kids, building coalitions,... more
In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with writer and podcast host Sarah Marshall about the... more
Margaret talks with writer and podcast host Sarah Marshall about the prisons for "fallen women" around the UK, US &... more
In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Shereen about the long history of hunger strikes... more
Margaret talks with Shereen about the long history of hunger strikes by prisoners and refugees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Kat Abu about the Mexican liberals who became... more
Margaret talks with Kat Abu about the Mexican liberals who became anarchists and sparked a revolution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Jamie Loftus about the wild history of Irish... more
Margaret talks with Jamie Loftus about the wild history of Irish secret societies, the fight against the enclosure of the... more
In part two of this week's reverse episode, author Shiv Ramdas continues his conversation with Margaret about Gama, the Indian... more
In this reverse episode, author Shiv Ramdas tells Margaret about Gama, the Indian wrestler who never lost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy... more
In the finale of this three-part episode, Margaret concludes her conversation with Danl Goodman about the gay liberation movement of... more
In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Danl Goodman about the gay liberation movement of... more
Margaret talks with Danl Goodman about the gay liberation movement of the early 1970s that blew open the gates for... more
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In this reverse episode, author Shiv Ramdas tells Margaret about Gama, the Indian wrestler who never lost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.