Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff

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4.7
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487 episodes
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Date created
2022/04/22
Latest episode
2026/02/04
Average duration
42 min.
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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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Part Two: Ben Passmore on Black History
2026/02/04
Margaret continues her interview with Black history comic author Ben Passmore about his new book Black Arms to Hold You Up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Part One: Ben Passmore on Black History
2026/02/02
Margaret interview Black history comic author Ben Passmore about his new book Black Arms to Hold You Up.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CZM Book Club: Mutual Aid by Dean Spade, Part One
2026/02/01
Margaret reads you excerpts from a book explaining the ins and outs of mutual aid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everyone vs ICE: On the Ground In Minnesota, Pt. 2
2026/01/28
In the second part of a two part series, Margaret and James reflect on their time in Minnesota, the incredible community response to the immigration raids, and what other communities can learn from the Twin Cities. Links: Rent Support for neighbors in Phillips https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-phillips-families-in-urgent-need Rent Support for neighbors in Central https://www.gofundme.com/f/critical-rent-assistance-for-central-neighborhood-families Rent Support for neighbors in Powderhorn https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-powderhorn-families-in-crisis Supplies for Political Art Making https://givebutter.com/spno Protective Gear for Legal Observers https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-equip-twin-cities-legal-observers-with-ppe Diapers and Menstrual Supplies  https://secure.everyaction.com/jLLKnfwWk0qdptMbYLoyPQ2 Abolish Ice Shirts https://www.eaglescreenprint.com/printshop/p/defend-612-abolish-ic3-wnj6e Northstar Front Line Street Medics https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/northstarhealth Twin Cities Swoletariat Bail Fund Venmo: @TCSwoletariat Cashapp: $TCSwoletariat See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Everyone vs ICE: On the Ground In Minnesota
2026/01/27
Margaret and James reflect on their time in Minnesota, the incredible community response to the immigration raids, and what other communities can learn from the Twin Cities. Links: Rent Support for neighbors in Phillips https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-phillips-families-in-urgent-need Rent Support for neighbors in Central https://www.gofundme.com/f/critical-rent-assistance-for-central-neighborhood-families Rent Support for neighbors in Powderhorn https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-powderhorn-families-in-crisis Supplies for Political Art Making https://givebutter.com/spno Protective Gear for Legal Observers https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-equip-twin-cities-legal-observers-with-ppe Diapers and Menstrual Supplies  https://secure.everyaction.com/jLLKnfwWk0qdptMbYLoyPQ2 Abolish Ice Shirts https://www.eaglescreenprint.com/printshop/p/defend-612-abolish-ic3-wnj6e Northstar Front Line Street Medics https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/northstarhealth Twin Cities Swoletariat Bail Fund Venmo: @TCSwoletariat Cashapp: $TCSwoletariat See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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CZM Book Club: Because Change Was the Ocean and We Lived by Her Mercy, by Charlie Jane Anders, Part Two
2026/01/25
Margaret concludes reading you a story about subculture and love and how things change See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Part Two: The Banner Wars: How Dutch Squatters Fought Far-Right Immigration Policy
2026/01/21
Margaret continues her conversation with Samantha McVey about the motley and international assortment of activists who refused to let a fascist off the hook. Sources: The Banner Wars, Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness, 2005 https://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/27/international/europe/11-die-in-fire-at-dutch-airport-detention-center.html https://web.archive.org/web/20051210182413/http://www.time.com/time/europe/hero2005/cohen.html https://noborder.org/archive_item.php%3Fid=353.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/blast-damages-muslim-school-in-southern-netherlands-532504.html https://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/14/world/europe/arson-suspected-at-dutch-mosque.html https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/average-height-by-country https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2005/10/amst-o28.html https://www.onderzoeksraad.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/report_fire_schiphol_oost.pdf https://www.politico.eu/article/netherlands-right-wing-government-dick-schoof-mark-rutte-party-for-freedom/ https://apnews.com/article/migration-netherlands-wilders-asylum-38a5149bf59fad91d2368350405ba9dd https://www.visaverge.com/news/dutch-parliament-enacts-strictest-asylum-policy-in-history/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Part One: The Banner Wars: How Dutch Squatters Fought Far-Right Immigration Policy
2026/01/19
Margaret talks to Samantha McVey about the motley and international assortment of activists who refused to let a fascist off the hook. Sources: The Banner Wars, Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness, 2005 https://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/27/international/europe/11-die-in-fire-at-dutch-airport-detention-center.html https://web.archive.org/web/20051210182413/http://www.time.com/time/europe/hero2005/cohen.html https://noborder.org/archive_item.php%3Fid=353.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/blast-damages-muslim-school-in-southern-netherlands-532504.html https://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/14/world/europe/arson-suspected-at-dutch-mosque.html https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/average-height-by-country https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2005/10/amst-o28.html https://www.onderzoeksraad.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/report_fire_schiphol_oost.pdf https://www.politico.eu/article/netherlands-right-wing-government-dick-schoof-mark-rutte-party-for-freedom/ https://apnews.com/article/migration-netherlands-wilders-asylum-38a5149bf59fad91d2368350405ba9dd https://www.visaverge.com/news/dutch-parliament-enacts-strictest-asylum-policy-in-history/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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CZM Book Club: Because Change Was the Ocean and We Lived by Her Mercy, by Charlie Jane Anders, Part One
2026/01/18
Margaret reads you a story about the far-post-apocalypse and the joy we find in one another. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Part Two: Q&A 2026: Margaret and Sophie Answer Your Questions
2026/01/14
Even more of what you wanted to know about our dogs and our show and our thoughts about the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Part One: Q&A 2026: Margaret and Sophie Answer Your Questions
2026/01/12
Everything you wanted to know about our dogs and our show and our thoughts about the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CZM Book Club: A Cup of Tea, by Katherine Mansfield
2026/01/11
Margaret reads you a story about class and patriarchy but don't worry it's not as pedantic as that makes it sound. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CZM Rewind: Part Four: Lakota Resistance to the American Empire
2026/01/07
In the finale of this four-part episode, Margaret concludes her conversation with Miriam about two centuries of resistance to American imperialism, from Crazy Horse to Leonard Peltier. Original Air Date: 12.6.2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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CZM Rewind: Part Three: Lakota Resistance to the American Empire
2026/01/05
In part three of this four-part episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Miriam about two centuries of resistance to American imperialism, from Crazy Horse to Leonard Peltier. Original Air Date: 12.4.2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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CZM Rewind: CZM Book Club: "The Orchard of Tomorrow" by Kelsea Yu
2026/01/04
Margaret reads you a story about what enormous love it will take to rebuild the world and take back what's ours from the powerful. Original Airdate: 7.21.2024 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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4.7 out of 5
825 reviews
KpSparks 2026/02/01
More nonfiction please
Hey, I’ve been listening to this show since about the time it began. You asked if the book club should have more nonfiction. My answer is yes. Love yo...
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emagogogone 2026/01/26
Soothing my soul
🖤thank u margaret
Jayce2171 2026/01/12
Funny and down to earth
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 ...
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Almaroen 2025/12/24
Bloody Mary (the golfer, not the beverage)
Henceforth with: I shall only ever refer to Mary the first, as Mary Two Door. Killed me softly, so much appreciation for all that ye do.
C0gnicide 2026/01/10
Brought to you by the same people that historically perpetuated all the problems this show addresses
Your trippin if you think you about to get the truth from clear channel and its shareholders, investors & handlers. Braindead who praising this podcas...
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e.b.nelson 2025/12/06
Cool people doing cool stuff
Need I say more? It’s cool people who do cool stuff talking about cool people who did cool stuff💖
trendy_gwendy 2025/10/14
The history is good, the stories are even better
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 he...
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OldDexters 2025/10/18
Too much off topic banter
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 Ba...
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GenXed 2025/09/21
Great pod for history fans who love context
Magpie definitely gives proper attention to the context of what the episode is about. Might be too much for some; but nothing happens in a vacuum so...
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Joubess 2025/09/05
IWW Part 1
He who controls the spice controls the universe! -Maud’Dib DUNE by Frank Herbert
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