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Rebel Girls
A podcast from Rebel Girls focused on building confidence in girls everywhere. Each episode explores the lives of real-life extraordinary women, from record-breaking athletes to fearless leaders. With empowering stories, interviews, news, and advice this show will inspire listeners to believe in themselves and take on the world. Formerly called Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.
Episodes
Rebel GirlsSoundscape: Spooky Halloween
Celebrate Halloween with spoooky sounds for all the Rebel Ghouls! This soundscape was produced by Katie Sprenger and sound designed by Craig Billmeier. Stay…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Dogsledder and Adventurer Blair Braverman
What would you do if you were surrounded by wolves for six hours in the snowy wilderness? Dog musher and adventurer Blair Braverman has been there! In this…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Megalyn Echikunwoke and Celeste the Therapist
Megalyn Echikunwoke is an actor, writer singer, and dancer. Discovered at a high school theater camp by a Hollywood manager, she got her start in the industry…
Rebel GirlsNaomi Osaka Read by Megalyn Echikunwoke
Once upon a time, there was a girl from Japan with arms so strong she could serve a tennis ball at more than 120 miles per hour. Her name is Naomi Osaka - a…
Rebel GirlsGet To Know Brit Morin
Meet Brit Morin, the founder and CEO of Brit + Co, a modern lifestyle and education company. Brit brought us the story of princess, fashion designer and…
Rebel GirlsDiane Von Furstenberg Read by Brit Morin
Diane Von Furstenberg is a fashion icon who made a huge impact on the way women dress today with her signature wrap dress in the 1970’s. In this episode we…
Rebel GirlsPearl Thusi
Pearl Thusi narrated our story about former first lady, Michelle Obama. Thusi is a South African actress, model, television host, and radio personality. She…
Rebel GirlsBecoming Michelle
Michelle always aimed high– and inspired others to do the same. When Michelle was a little girl living on the Southside of Chicago, her mother always told her…
Rebel GirlsPlayoffs, Records & Emotional Goodbyes — What a Week in the W!
Breanna Stewart just dropped a 30-point, 10-rebound, 5-assist playoff game and is only the FOURTH player EVER to do so. The Liberty took down the top-seeded…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Cecile Richards
Get to know Cecile Richards, a national leader for women’s right and social and economic justice in this Rebel Girls Interview. Cecile brought us the story of…
Rebel GirlsSamantha Power Read by Cecile Richards
Once upon a time, there was a girl who told powerful stories, and helped solve world problems. Her name is Samantha Power. Samantha was born in Ireland and…
Rebel GirlsA Statue, a Speedsuit & SO Many Records — What a Week!
Kelsey Mitchell is the new single-season scoring leader, Angel Reese hit 500 rebounds — a league FIRST — and that's only the beginning! This week on the Weekly…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Maya2960
Meet Maya2960, a social media activist and political commentator, brought us the story of Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman to be elected to the United…
Rebel GirlsShirley Chisholm Read by Maya2960
Born in New York City in 1924, Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress, and in 1972, she became the first Black woman…
Rebel GirlsShe's NEVER Lost?! Breanna Stewart Wins World Cup Gold
BREANNA STEWART JUST. KEEPS. WINNING. Four World Cup golds. Three WNBA titles. Three Olympic golds. And she's NEVER lost a game in the NCAA tournament…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Actress Justina Machado
This season, we invited our credit readers to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Justina Machado who narrated the previous episode about Celia…
Rebel GirlsCelia Cruz Read by Justina Machado
Once upon a time, a girl learned to sing before she could talk. Her name was Celia. She began singing to her siblings and cousins at bedtime, but a voice like…
Rebel GirlsJordan Chiles goes for LA 28 & WNBA Changes
Jordan Chiles announces her LA 2028 comeback with Michael Jordan, USA Basketball's win streak hits 33, tennis star Alex Eala shines, NWSL history is made, US…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Chef Hetal Vasavada
She traded in one career for a rolling pin and never looked back. Meet Hetal Vasavada, cookbook author and the creative force behind Milk & Cardamom. In this…
Rebel GirlsMargaret Hamilton Read by Poorna Jagannathan
Once, there was a girl who put a man on the Moon. Her name was Margaret Hamilton. When she was young, girls didn't study computers. But Margaret was curious…
Rebel GirlsStronger Than Ever: Ashley Hatch
This is episode 2 of Stronger than Ever, a show about big dreams, unexpected obstacles and the rise to becoming the strongest version of yourself. Ashley Hatch…
Rebel GirlsStronger Than Ever: Faatimah A
This is episode 7 of Stronger than Ever, a show about big dreams, unexpected obstacles and the rise to becoming the strongest version of yourself. Before…
Rebel GirlsStronger Than Ever: Holly Aitchison
This is episode 5 of Stronger than Ever, a show about big dreams, unexpected obstacles and the rise to becoming the strongest version of yourself. Holly…
Rebel GirlsStronger Than Ever: Jordan Chiles
Introducing Stronger than Ever, a show about big dreams, unexpected obstacles and the rise to becoming the strongest version of yourself. Jordan Chiles is a…
Rebel GirlsStronger Than Ever: Jordan Larson
This is episode 6 of Stronger than Ever, a show about big dreams, unexpected obstacles and the rise to becoming the strongest version of yourself. Four-time…
Rebel GirlsStronger Than Ever: Julia Donlin
Before Julia Donlin was a beach volleyball All-American and two-time collegiate national champion, she was navigating the effects of multiple concussions…
Rebel GirlsStronger Than Ever: Savy King
This is episode 4 of Stronger than Ever, a show about big dreams, unexpected obstacles and the rise to becoming the strongest version of yourself. On May 9…
Rebel GirlsIntroducing Stronger Than Ever S1
For this mini-series, we sat down with seven athletes across different sports to not only hear their stories of real resilience, but to give them space to tell…
Rebel GirlsThe US Open Looks Are HERE + Masai Russell's Record Run!
Masai Russell didn't just break the 100m hurdles world record — she became the first woman since 1988 to hold the record AND Olympic gold at the same time!…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Yuan Yuan Tan
This season, we invited kids to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Yuan Yuan Tan who narrated the previous episode about Alicia Alonso. If you…
Rebel GirlsAlicia Alonso Read by Yuan Yuan Tan
Once upon a time, there was a Cuban ballerina who was blind. Her name was Alicia. As a little girl, Alicia was a naturally talented dancer. She spent her days…
Rebel GirlsSerena Returns, Coco Wins & Girls DOMINATE Little League!
Kinley Rasmus just pitched SIX shutout innings and struck out 8 and she's only one of TWO girls competing this year! ⚾🔥 This week on the Weekly Sports Show…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Chef and Content Creator Rie McClenny
Rie has always been around food, ever since she was a little girl growing up in her grandma's coffee shop in Japan. As she got older, she tried out different…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Refilwe Ledwaba
Meet Refilwe Ledwaba, a helicopter and fixed-wing pilot, a flight instructor, an advocate for women's rights and a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation goalkeeper…
Rebel GirlsThokozile Muwamba Read by Refilwe Ledwaba
Once upon a time, there was a girl who soared and swooped through the sky. Her name is Thokozile Muwamba. In 2017, at age 24, Thokozile Muwamba broke barriers…
Rebel GirlsStreak SNAPPED, Jersey Retired & 245-lb Squats — What a Week!
Lani Pallister just made swimming HISTORY! Plus: Diana Taurasi's jersey retirement, Sam Kerr's history-making goal & Ilona Maher squatting how much weight?!…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Marcy Vaj
This season, we invited our credit readers to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Marcy Vaj who narrated the previous episode about Bebe Vio…
Rebel GirlsBebe Vio Read by Marcy Vaj
Once upon a time, there was a girl who wielded a sword. Her name was Beatrice Vio or “Bebe” for short. When Bebe was just 11 years old, she came down with a…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Soccer Player Leslie Osborne
Leslie Osborne, former USWNT member and co-founder of Bay FC, sat down with Junior Reporter Darcy to talk about playing in the World Cup, tearing her ACL days…
Rebel GirlsGet To Know Actress and Activist Diane Guerrero
Meet actress, activist, and author Diane Guerrero who brought us the story of activist and DREAMer, Lorella Praeli. Diane tells us the story of her own…
Rebel GirlsLorella Praeli Read By Diane Guerrero
Born in Peru, Lorella Praeli became an activist at a young age when she stood up to middle school bullies in her small Connecticut town and, in college, came…
Rebel GirlsGet To Know Actress and Activist Jameela Jamil
Today, you'll hear from Jameela Jamil who narrated this week's episode about Greta Thunberg. If you haven't listened to this week's episode, now is a good time…
Rebel GirlsGreta Thunberg Read By Jameela Jamil
Once upon a time, there was a Swedish girl who refused to go to school. Her name was Greta. When Greta found out about an island of trash the size of Mexico…
Rebel GirlsRecord-setting women EVERYWHERE we look!
We're off the next 2 weeks, which means this episode is PACKED! We bring you news from across the board! From back-to-back AUSL champions, a 4’6” stunt-double…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Bikepacker Tegan Phillips
Tegan Phillips, bikepacker, cartoonist and content creator from Cape Town, South Africa, left law school to cycle across Africa with her family and never…
Rebel GirlsGet To Know Tanja Babich
This season, we invited our credit readers to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Tanja Babich who narrated the previous episode about Carmen…
Rebel GirlsCarmen Amaya read by Tanja Babich
Once upon a time, there lived a flamenco dancer who could break floorboards with her feet. Her name was Carmen. Everywhere she went, audiences were awed and…
Rebel GirlsWe’re back LIVE from the AUSL!
This week we report live from Durham, North Carolina as the Spark battle for the last post season spot! Get ready as we bring you LIVE interviews and an inside…
Rebel GirlsGet To Know Randi Zuckerberg
Get to know Randi Zuckerberg, who narrated the story of computer programmer Grace Hopper. Randi, one of the early employees at Facebook, is the best selling…
Rebel GirlsGrace Hopper Read by Randi Zuckerberg
In this episode, the Queen of Code! Navy Rear Admiral Grace Hopper was the third-ever programmer for the world’s first programmable computer, the Mark I…
Rebel GirlsWhat Do Golf, Tennis & Softball Have In Common This Week?
This week, historic records are broken by athletes AND fans. The lowest round in LPGA history was played, the WNBA and NWSL broke attendance records, and…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Olympic Runner Alysia Montaño
Alysia Montaño, Olympic bronze medalist, world champion, and American record holder, talks about the story behind wearing her iconic flower, running while…
Rebel GirlsGet To Know Funmilola Fagbamila
This season, we invited our credit readers to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Funmilola Fagbamila who narrated the previous episode about…
Rebel GirlsQueen Nanny Read by Funmilola Fagbamila
Once upon a time, there was a girl who couldn’t be captured. Her name was Nanny. In the jungles of Jamaica, escaped slaves called maroons lived together in…
Rebel GirlsA Solo Row, a Swimming Record & Tennis History
This week, records fell across the board. A 43-day solo row across the Pacific. A Wimbledon run that made history for the Philippines. A women's sports ticket…
Rebel GirlsGet To Know Hana Baba
Get to know journalist and podcaster Hana Baba, who brought us the story of politician, writer, and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams. Hana tells us how she…
Rebel GirlsStacey Abrams Read By Hana Baba
In 2018, politician, lawyer, writer, and activist Stacey Abrams became the first Black woman nominated by any major political party to run for state governor…
Rebel GirlsYour Favorite Show, On Location?!
We record live from the Chicago Bandits sold out game, Gotham FC raises another cup, Catherine Breed sets a legendary goal, and an exclusive look in the AUSL!…
Rebel GirlsGrace O'Malley Read by Allison Mosshart
Grace O'Malley was a fierce, Irish pirate who fought for her people and sailed all the way around Great Britain and up the Thames to meet with Queen Elizabeth…
Rebel GirlsTrinity Rodman is Here, There, Everywhere!
History is made at the FIFA World Cup, Aja Wilson joins a list of legends with her new cover, Caitlin Clark debuts her new shoe, and Trinity Rodman has been…