Workers’ Lit
@socialistshelf.bsky.social
A podcast about books and the news with Lenore, Aysha, Jen, and J
“Socialist Shelf” book episodes on Mondays
“Unfit to Print” news episodes on Wednesdays
Read good books, tell bad jokes, and fight for a better future!
“Socialist Shelf” book episodes on Mondays
“Unfit to Print” news episodes on Wednesdays
Read good books, tell bad jokes, and fight for a better future!
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Huge Announcement! Workers' Lit
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Big news…we’re rebranding! And welcoming @ayshaufarah.bsky.social and @bignasty.bsky.social as full time hosts!
Starting now, we’re renaming our feed “Workers’ Lit.” More episodes, more hosts, more politics, more dumb jokes.
Read on for the rundown
Starting now, we’re renaming our feed “Workers’ Lit.” More episodes, more hosts, more politics, more dumb jokes.
Read on for the rundown
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“We don’t understand what the world is waiting for before allowing in thousands of tents and temporary homes… We renew our appeal for shelter for the 1000th time to all free people around the world: Gaza needs dignified shelter. Gaza needs housing...”
— Eyad Amawi, Gaza Humanitarian Coordinator
— Eyad Amawi, Gaza Humanitarian Coordinator
November 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
“We don’t understand what the world is waiting for before allowing in thousands of tents and temporary homes… We renew our appeal for shelter for the 1000th time to all free people around the world: Gaza needs dignified shelter. Gaza needs housing...”
— Eyad Amawi, Gaza Humanitarian Coordinator
— Eyad Amawi, Gaza Humanitarian Coordinator
My audio kind of sucks and I’m a little frantic but we’ve got to push back against this. We have no choice.
November 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
My audio kind of sucks and I’m a little frantic but we’ve got to push back against this. We have no choice.
No war with Venezuela
No war with Venezuela
NO WAR WITH VENEZUELA!
No war with Venezuela
NO WAR WITH VENEZUELA!
November 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
No war with Venezuela
No war with Venezuela
NO WAR WITH VENEZUELA!
No war with Venezuela
NO WAR WITH VENEZUELA!
Mandated listening to Workers’ Lit
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Mandated listening to Workers’ Lit
We finally caved to the woke mob and made a dang TikTok.
If that's your thing, please go give us a follow!
If that's your thing, please go give us a follow!
Workers' Lit's Creator Profile
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November 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
We finally caved to the woke mob and made a dang TikTok.
If that's your thing, please go give us a follow!
If that's your thing, please go give us a follow!
Only haters will say @ayshaufarah.bsky.social and @rareandradiant.bsky.social didn't cook here.
November 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Only haters will say @ayshaufarah.bsky.social and @rareandradiant.bsky.social didn't cook here.
Workers' Lit Mr. Beast correspondent @bosh.worstpossible.world helps us predict the trajectory of the sinister "BeastLand"
November 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Workers' Lit Mr. Beast correspondent @bosh.worstpossible.world helps us predict the trajectory of the sinister "BeastLand"
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
@bosh.worstpossible.world was cooking here.
November 12, 2025 at 10:48 PM
@bosh.worstpossible.world was cooking here.
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Good episode where we descended into Christianity corner for like ten minutes but considering our guest that’s not surprising
Last week’s news roundup is up! From Mamdani’s victory to the Democrats’ capitulation to cool developments in the people’s movement, we cover it all.
Then @bosh.worstpossible.world joins us to discuss the vibes in New York City right now, scream at sell-out Dems, and generally have a good time 😎
Then @bosh.worstpossible.world joins us to discuss the vibes in New York City right now, scream at sell-out Dems, and generally have a good time 😎
Unfit to Print: 11/4-11/11 2025, ft. Josh Boerman
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November 12, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Good episode where we descended into Christianity corner for like ten minutes but considering our guest that’s not surprising
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i went on WORKERS’ LIT (formerly the socialist shelf) to talk about the dang news. we ended up in a very interesting conversation about the incoming mamdani mayoralty and what it all means
Last week’s news roundup is up! From Mamdani’s victory to the Democrats’ capitulation to cool developments in the people’s movement, we cover it all.
Then @bosh.worstpossible.world joins us to discuss the vibes in New York City right now, scream at sell-out Dems, and generally have a good time 😎
Then @bosh.worstpossible.world joins us to discuss the vibes in New York City right now, scream at sell-out Dems, and generally have a good time 😎
Unfit to Print: 11/4-11/11 2025, ft. Josh Boerman
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November 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
i went on WORKERS’ LIT (formerly the socialist shelf) to talk about the dang news. we ended up in a very interesting conversation about the incoming mamdani mayoralty and what it all means
Last week’s news roundup is up! From Mamdani’s victory to the Democrats’ capitulation to cool developments in the people’s movement, we cover it all.
Then @bosh.worstpossible.world joins us to discuss the vibes in New York City right now, scream at sell-out Dems, and generally have a good time 😎
Then @bosh.worstpossible.world joins us to discuss the vibes in New York City right now, scream at sell-out Dems, and generally have a good time 😎
Unfit to Print: 11/4-11/11 2025, ft. Josh Boerman
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November 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Last week’s news roundup is up! From Mamdani’s victory to the Democrats’ capitulation to cool developments in the people’s movement, we cover it all.
Then @bosh.worstpossible.world joins us to discuss the vibes in New York City right now, scream at sell-out Dems, and generally have a good time 😎
Then @bosh.worstpossible.world joins us to discuss the vibes in New York City right now, scream at sell-out Dems, and generally have a good time 😎
Once again very relevant
The thing about the Epstein nightmare is that this is the natural outcome of an economic order that allows the mega wealthy to be removed from all consequence and normal human consideration. They buy and sell the labor of millions with their mountains of capital, why not buy and sell children too?
November 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Once again very relevant
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We will never forget our beloved fictional character
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We will never forget our beloved fictional character
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Mamdani has the chance to do the funniest thing ever on his first day
November 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Mamdani has the chance to do the funniest thing ever on his first day
The thing about our news roundups is that they're good and Jacob looks hot while he talks about the news (which you miss in the audio version) and you should be watching them.
November 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The thing about our news roundups is that they're good and Jacob looks hot while he talks about the news (which you miss in the audio version) and you should be watching them.
Clip from our "Woods All Black" episode. Topics: Abortion, Brats, Bloodborne Beasts, Chekhov's Condom, Nice Asses.
November 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Clip from our "Woods All Black" episode. Topics: Abortion, Brats, Bloodborne Beasts, Chekhov's Condom, Nice Asses.
We've seen the absurd reactions to Mamdani from the center and right alike. But what does he actually represent, and what can we hope for from his admin?
Clip from this week's news roundup, available now on YouTube.
Clip from this week's news roundup, available now on YouTube.
November 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
We've seen the absurd reactions to Mamdani from the center and right alike. But what does he actually represent, and what can we hope for from his admin?
Clip from this week's news roundup, available now on YouTube.
Clip from this week's news roundup, available now on YouTube.
Can’t wait to listen to this collab from two friends of the pod!
Had a great time on the Left of the Projector podcast discussing the Reagan-era Cold War movie Red Dawn. We get into all sorts of things: history, theory, and production trivial, and enjoy panning a very bad but iconic movie. Check it out!
Link: pod.link/1627324689/e...
Link: pod.link/1627324689/e...
November 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Can’t wait to listen to this collab from two friends of the pod!
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It was genuinely so fun to hear my pals over at @socialistshelf.bsky.social talk in depth about The Woods All Black!! 🖤🖤🖤
Our episode on “Woods All Black” by the amazing @leemandelo.bsky.social just dropped!
Truly a book for the moment, it mixes queer rage, southern gothic horror, and resistance against the rising fascist tide in a truly special blend d. This episode (and book) are a blast!
Truly a book for the moment, it mixes queer rage, southern gothic horror, and resistance against the rising fascist tide in a truly special blend d. This episode (and book) are a blast!
Dark Woke: Woods All Black (Socialist Shelf)
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November 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
It was genuinely so fun to hear my pals over at @socialistshelf.bsky.social talk in depth about The Woods All Black!! 🖤🖤🖤
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Extremely sick that my first official ep as third mic we discussed Lee Mandelo’s back breaker of a historical novella.
Our episode on “Woods All Black” by the amazing @leemandelo.bsky.social just dropped!
Truly a book for the moment, it mixes queer rage, southern gothic horror, and resistance against the rising fascist tide in a truly special blend d. This episode (and book) are a blast!
Truly a book for the moment, it mixes queer rage, southern gothic horror, and resistance against the rising fascist tide in a truly special blend d. This episode (and book) are a blast!
Dark Woke: Woods All Black (Socialist Shelf)
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November 11, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Extremely sick that my first official ep as third mic we discussed Lee Mandelo’s back breaker of a historical novella.
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This one's for the werepanther tboys
Our episode on “Woods All Black” by the amazing @leemandelo.bsky.social just dropped!
Truly a book for the moment, it mixes queer rage, southern gothic horror, and resistance against the rising fascist tide in a truly special blend d. This episode (and book) are a blast!
Truly a book for the moment, it mixes queer rage, southern gothic horror, and resistance against the rising fascist tide in a truly special blend d. This episode (and book) are a blast!
Dark Woke: Woods All Black (Socialist Shelf)
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November 11, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This one's for the werepanther tboys
Our episode on “Woods All Black” by the amazing @leemandelo.bsky.social just dropped!
Truly a book for the moment, it mixes queer rage, southern gothic horror, and resistance against the rising fascist tide in a truly special blend d. This episode (and book) are a blast!
Truly a book for the moment, it mixes queer rage, southern gothic horror, and resistance against the rising fascist tide in a truly special blend d. This episode (and book) are a blast!
Dark Woke: Woods All Black (Socialist Shelf)
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November 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Our episode on “Woods All Black” by the amazing @leemandelo.bsky.social just dropped!
Truly a book for the moment, it mixes queer rage, southern gothic horror, and resistance against the rising fascist tide in a truly special blend d. This episode (and book) are a blast!
Truly a book for the moment, it mixes queer rage, southern gothic horror, and resistance against the rising fascist tide in a truly special blend d. This episode (and book) are a blast!
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one last thing about senate dems: they didn't "fall for" anything; they fell in line with the class interests of the people who fund them, the same people they fundamentally represent. they even staged their group of party defectors to minimize electoral impact. you cannot trust them
November 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
one last thing about senate dems: they didn't "fall for" anything; they fell in line with the class interests of the people who fund them, the same people they fundamentally represent. they even staged their group of party defectors to minimize electoral impact. you cannot trust them
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Doesn’t seem like a guy anyone needs to cave to right now idk 🤔
November 9, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Doesn’t seem like a guy anyone needs to cave to right now idk 🤔