Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff

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Topics: History · Society & Culture

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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.

Latest episodeCZM Book Club: "Persephone, Traveling," by Briar Ripley PageNovember 1, 2026 · 40 min

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Latest episodes

1. CZM Book Club: "Persephone, Traveling," by Briar Ripley PageNovember 1, 2026 · 40 min
2. Part Two: Ben Egerman and the Gay History of MarylandOctober 28, 2026 · 46 min
3. Part One: Ben Egerman and the Gay History of MarylandOctober 26, 2026 · 48 min
4. CZM Book Club: "The Simulacrum," by Max TurnerOctober 25, 2026 · 35 min
5. Part Two: Jim Henson: A Complicated Guy Who Made Stories I Really LikeOctober 21, 2026 · 56 min
6. Part One: Jim Henson: A Complicated Guy Who Made Stories I Really LikeOctober 19, 2026 · 56 min
7. CZM Book Club: "Ark of Bones," by Henry Dumas with Dr. Treasure Shields Redmond (Part 2)October 18, 2026 · 43 min
8. Part Two: The Warner Creek Free State: The Camp That Lasted a Year and WonOctober 14, 2026 · 59 min
9. Part One: The Warner Creek Free State: The Camp That Lasted a Year and WonOctober 12, 2026 · 54 min
10. CZM Book Club: "Ark of Bones," by Henry Dumas with Dr. Treasure Shields Redmond (Part 1)October 11, 2026 · 43 min

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