Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff
Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff is a history podcast from Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts about rebels, revolts and resistance movements across history. It runs 590 episodes on a roughly two-day cadence, with typical episodes around 40 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), with a suggested sponsorship rate of about $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll read.
Engaged history audience following multi-part stories of resistance and revolt
- Consistent output of 590 episodes on a two-day cadence keeps the show present in listeners' feeds.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 900 ratings signals an invested, loyal listener base.
- Long-form episodes of about 40 minutes allow a host-read mid-roll with room for a full message.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, multi-part series, book club discussion
- Tone
- engaging, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- iHeartPodcastsCool Zone Media
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the book club episodes reference books but no paid placement is visible in the titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is flagged explicit (1), and episodes cover revolts, strikes and armed resistance such as the Warner Creek camp and Flock surveillance, which carry political and violent historical content.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-cool-people-who-did-… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1620562792 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432… |
Benchmark score: 48 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Introducing: Knowledge Fight Country | 2026-10-15 | 3 min |
| Part Two: The Warner Creek Free State: The Camp That Lasted a Year and | 2026-10-14 | 59 min |
| Part One: The Warner Creek Free State: The Camp That Lasted a Year and | 2026-10-12 | 54 min |
| CZM Book Club: "Ark of Bones," by Henry Dumas with Dr. Treasure Shield | 2026-10-11 | 43 min |
| Part Four: Autistici/Inventati and the Fight for the Autonomous Intern | 2026-10-07 | 40 min |
| Part Three: Autistici/Inventati and the Fight for the Autonomous Inter | 2026-10-05 | 40 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
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,…
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About Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff
Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff is a history podcast from Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts that tells stories of rebels, revolts and resistance movements across history. Episodes include multi-part series on subjects such as the Warner Creek Free State and the Newsies strike, along with book club discussions. The show's Apple Podcasts listing and feed describe it as a weekly show, and it has published 590 episodes since April 2022.
The show runs roughly every two days with episodes typically between 35 and 50 minutes. Its Apple Podcasts rating is 4.7 from 900 ratings. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to number about 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults in the United States. No sponsors were visible in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode based on the download estimate. The show suits independent publishers, education and reading brands, and media subscriptions whose messaging fits a history and social justice audience. Sources: the RSS feed, the Apple Podcasts listing and the show's iHeartPodcasts page.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff
How much does Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Actual rates are set by the show and its network.
What is Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff about?
The podcast covers history's rebels, revolts and resistance movements, usually in multi-part stories. It also includes book club episodes and discussions of current struggles like surveillance and climate.
How do I contact Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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