Reviews
“But it really helps that she shines a light on cool things done by cool people. There are many things I had no idea about prior to listening to this podcast. Margaret is the best to calm the spirit when humanity lets you down.”
Lil_Witch_Kitty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/24
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“is a melodious calming sound, that is not singing, but her voice doesn’t even need to sing to be so beautiful.”
Lololovesskiing via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
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“Far out. If the presenters were able to resist loving the sounds of their own voices we’d have witty and intellectual content delivered in half an hour. Unfortunately they can’t resist and we take too long to get to the point.”
jdpxu via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/13/24
“Listening to the last four episodes of Cool People Who Did Cool Things and their examination of Irish Nationalism, Internationalism, Socialism, and Labor-Unionizing has led me to reflect on my Irish heritage. I feel disconnected from being Irish, because the identity pushed on me as “White” in...”Read full review »
Dr. Notadoctor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/24
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“Not quite enough vocal fry, but compensates by being super woke”
ResurrectDespair via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/15/24
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“Margaret is a wonderful researcher and funny to boot! This is one of my favorite podcasts and I always look forward to Mondays and Wednesdays to hear her latest episode”
some hair via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/24
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“This is what I hoped podcasts would do. This is what behind the b is like without guy-snark and splaining. I learn and I laugh and I think. Thank you!⭐️💜”
railrhoades via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/24
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“I like listening to behind the b*stards and coming over here is a Nice uplifting opposite where I can hear about the more positive side of history and the cool people that made it that way.
I also like Margaret’s calming voice and I got the subscription so I can re-listen to episodes as I fall...”Read full review »
thelonegrape via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/24
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“Excellent ideas, by the titles, but 40 minutes and two ad breaks in they finally touched on what a maroon community was, and promptly started talking about Maryland license plates and Canada.
In an episode about Florida.
I’m hanging in, hoping the actual content will surface.”
Folkie Girl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/23
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“Honestly, it’s very hard to listen to entitled people who don’t actually understand their topics discussing things without bothering to do their research. Hard pass.”
HSternMillinery via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
12/13/23
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“I really enjoy this conversational and casual style of sharing knowledge. Sex work in the west and surrealist episodes are great!”
orangehorizons28 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/23
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“It’s that simple. This show is a guide on how to be a better person. I came in at the “socialise everything” end of the spectrum. I’m a disability, abuse, and a-spectrums advocate who can’t get enough of volunteering. Yet every week gives me great ideas for how I can do more.”
Duthddyxebeeb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/23
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“I actually really love this show, I just thought the title would be funny.”
MC-DJ DigDawg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/25/23
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“I could listen to Margaret read folk stories all day I’d love a spin off podcast”
pandaperson556 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/23
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“It’s hard to believe that anyone who is in to Cool Zone content wouldn’t love this podcast. It is well researched, Margaret is a phenomenal host, it has great guests, and the stories are super interesting. I’m sorry it took me so long to check it out. Much love to everyone involved!
Also, Hi...”Read full review »
SGTveritas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/23
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“And I love Margaret. I wanna live in a cabin in the woods too”
Arcade Owl via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/10/23
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“Margaret has trouble staying on track and telling a story.”
72seashark via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/23
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“Amazing material, amazing conversations, amazing narrator, amazing guests, amazing dynamic!”
Platypusoppossum via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/23
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“This podcast has a lot of potential but unfortunately the hosts spend too much of their time on meandering tangents and tedious personal anecdotes. They could easily cut the fat, and still have a really good podcast. I’m not saying “don’t listen” I’m just saying get ready to skip whole sections...”Read full review »
andcelinasays via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/23
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“Just a remarkable work of historical, political, social, and human analysis in an incredibly enjoyable format. Absolutely top tier all around and what every podcast should aspire to be”
Def a banana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/23
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“Tune in and pick some heroes to bring with you into a radical utopian future”
Laurenly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/23
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“The stories that Margaret picks are uplifting in the best way. The everyman-turned-revolutionaries she covers in these stories become common heroes by acting for basic rights, humane working conditions, and self determination, reminding us all that we can do the same. This is a vital reminder of...”Read full review »
Landon1717 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/23
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“Hi Ian!! 😉 come for the heroes, stay for the context! A great little podcast that will teach you so much through its complex heroes, enough to motivate you through the tough times to come. Also the perfect balancing act for Behind the Bastards 🥰 love you, Margaret and Sophie!!!”
Kyliebling via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
08/19/23
“Great topics, great information, great guests; but holy smokes, you better love the modern wokeness to listen to this week in and week out. If sticking useless, unrelated tangents about LGBT or being a failed activist we’re a hit song, this podcast would be the station playing it to death.”
cxxwxxx via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/28/23
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“Everything about this podcast is wonderful!! I look forward to Magpie every week, and all her awesome guests. If you need some happy history for all backgrounds and genders, this is the place. And also, puppies!!”
Sara & Mr. Feets via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/23
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“I really wanted to like this podcast.
I had a look at their topics - all of them seemed really interesting, I couldn’t wait to sit down and listen to an episode or two.
About 40 mins into the episode about COINTELPRO I just had to stop. I genuinely couldn’t listen anymore. I actually...”Read full review »
TheNorthsider via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
06/24/23
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“This podcast is fabulous. Margaret is brilliant, funny and refreshing. I’m probably one of her older listeners, and like her I don’t always get the pop cultures references, but I have learned more salient history from this podcast than I did from high school and college. The delight is that with...”Read full review »
Karen non-meme-adjacent via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/23
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“No gods, no masters, but cool people. Who may be doing cool stuff.”
Stachybotrys_chartarum via Apple Podcasts ·
Austria ·
06/13/23
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“You guys really outdid yourselves with the riot dog episode. 14/10 very smart and wholesome”
MindyOce via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/09/23
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“Just waiting on the spin of serious, cool potatoes that did cool stuff.”
Hiro'sWingZero via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/23
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“You gotta change the name now that you have a huge list of doggolas
PS I love the show”
pos has dandruff via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/24/23
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“Finally someone puts in a good word for potatoes.”
Stork E via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/23
“This is a thoughtful, fascinating and entertaining show. Maybe not every facet of the show will match your own beliefs, but it will make you think. Plus you got to hand it to direct action.”
moranod via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/23
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“The host is insufferable”
Akela263 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/23
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“Great for woke liberals. Not for me. That being said, I’m sure a lot of hard work goes into this podcast. Unfortunately the liberal ideology that runs so thick in this podcast is too much.”
averageJoanne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/23
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“This podcast is wonderful. Margret puts work and love into each episode.”
Ali H 30 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/23
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“I adore this podcast now & forever. From beginning to end no matter the person or persons being discussed, Margaret & the guest hosts make is so enjoyable and interesting. I especially love Margaret’s laughter, which generally makes everyone else breakout into laughter, including me. This...”Read full review »
A Feisty Friend via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/23
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“Margeret is warm and good humoured. Episodes only ever seem to be on outcasts and renegades, though.”
Of sjknnfsgjn4567 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
04/03/23
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“Margaret’s is the voice I want to hear when I’m overwhelmed and/or depressed. Perfect bedtime stories, excellent waking-up stories, definitely the cure for road rage.”
seevivasing via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/23
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“magpie> robert 🫡🫡🫡”
herculepoirussy69 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/23
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“I love Margaret Killjoy, and every time she says “yay” my heart sings. I am also obsessed with pirates, so the latest episodes have been extremely satisfying.”
chicanasol via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/23
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“This podcast covers history (and historical figures) in a way that is so warm and generous and human, without sacrificing truthfulness. If you are struggling to remind yourself that there is good in the world, Ms. Killjoy has got you covered. I am far too old to “Stan” anything but if I am able...”Read full review »
Mrs.Robinson22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/23
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“Margaret’s dry sense of humor and her insight on the human condition are perfectly suited for telling these stories.”
vic0496 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/23
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