
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
A fairy tale podcast for kids about real life extraordinary women from all over the world. Based on the bestselling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, each episode explores the lives of women from the books, encouraging young listeners to ask questions and explore their interests.
Latest episodes

Apr 25, 2025 • 7min
Get to Know Kyriana Kratter
Get to Know actor Kyriana Kratter, who plays KB in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. She shares her journey from theater to TV, behind-the-scenes set stories, plus advice for aspiring actors!This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This episode was produced by Ashlee Harrison, and was directed by Haley Dapkus. Our executive producers are Joy Smith and Anjelika Temple. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi.A special thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team, who made this podcast possible! Until next time, stay rebel!

Apr 24, 2025 • 31min
SOUNDSCAPE BONUS! Everlasting Everglades
Lie back as we float past the mangroves and through the wetlands of the great Florida Everglades. Perhaps we'll see some of the hundreds of animal species that live here. Keep an eye out for alligators, chorus frogs, and panthers!

Apr 22, 2025 • 32min
SLEEPY BONUS! Marjory Stoneman Douglas: The Alligator and the Activist
Meet Marjory Stoneman Douglas, a woman who fought tirelessly, year after year, to preserve a land that she loved. Marjory’s story shows that even the smallest of us can make a difference. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Giuliana Mayo with sound design and mixing by Brian Skipworth. It was written by Emily McMahon-Wattez. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Abby Sher. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi [el-LET-tra bar-JOCK-ee]. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

Apr 17, 2025 • 11min
Get to Know Sara Blakely
Get to know inventor, businesswoman, and philanthropist, Sara Blakely! Sara brought us the story of Melinda French Gates. Sara talks to us about being a good leader, helping others creatively, and inventing something that is all your own!This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This interview was produced by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by John Marshall Media. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Our executive producers are Joy Smith and Jes Wolfe. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel![This podcast originally aired on 10/12/2023.]

Apr 15, 2025 • 19min
Melinda French Gates Read by Sara Blakely
Melinda Gates, an advocate for women and girls around the world, shares her journey from receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom to her dedication to fighting inequality and diseases. She discusses her transformative trip to Zanzibar, her work with Pivotal Ventures, and the gender disparity in computer science classrooms.

Apr 10, 2025 • 10min
Get to Know Danni Washington
Danni Washington dives deep into her passion for the ocean and how it shaped her science career. She shares an inspiring encounter with environmental activist Xiye Bastida at a climate march, highlighting youth's vital role in environmental advocacy. The discussion emphasizes the importance of diverse voices in conservation efforts and the power of resilience in driving change. Exciting insights into imaginative play and the launch of a kid-friendly cookbook add a creative twist to the conversation.

Apr 9, 2025 • 16min
Special Episode from Who Smarted?
We’re excited to share an episode of Who Smarted? — a top-rated, educational podcast for curious kids and families! Each fun-filled, 15-minute episode explores Science and History topics kids love (Favorite Foods, Animals, Outer Space, The Human Body, The Ocean) through humor, storytelling, and sound-rich adventures. In this episode, Accidental Inventions, you’ll find out how everyday favorites like potato chips and popsicles were discovered totally by mistake! Loved by kids 5–10 (and secretly by their parents too), Who Smarted? is available on all major podcast platforms. Just search “Who Smarted?” on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen!

Apr 8, 2025 • 20min
Xiye Bastida Read by Danni Washington
In March 2019, Xiye Bastida led hundreds of her classmates in New York City in the first-ever global youth strike for climate justice. Since then, Bastida has become a leading voice in the youth climate justice movement in the United States and beyond, energizing and empowering youth to speak out to save the planet. Drawing on her Indigenous heritage as part of the Otomi-Toltec Peoples from Mexico, today, Bastida continues to advocate for restoring Earth’s balance and making environmentalism a way of life. [This episode originally aired October 2021.]This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. Executive Producer is Katie Sprenger. This episode was produced by Isaac Kaplan-Woolner, sound designed and mixed by Camille Stennis. This episode was written by Alexis Stratton. Proofread by Ariana Rosas. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi.A special thanks to Danni Washington! Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team, who make this podcast possible. Until next time, stay rebel!

Apr 3, 2025 • 31min
SOUNDSCAPE BONUS! Sleepy Jungle
This soundscape is inspired by Wangari Maathai. At night, the sounds of the jungle come to life. The wind rustling through the trees, the nearby stream bubbling, the crickets chirping, all combine, making a sweet song that lulls you to rest.This soundscape was produced by Katie Sprenger with sound design and mixing by Craig Billmeier. A big thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team who makes this podcast possible! Until next time, Stay Rebel!

Apr 1, 2025 • 24min
SLEEPY BONUS! Wangari Maathai: How Hummingbird Saved the Forest
When the sun sets over her village, Wangari and her family gather around the fire to cook their dinner and tell stories. Hear the tale that inspired Wangari to start a tree-planting movement. Then drift off to the peaceful sounds of the forest.This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Katie Sprenger with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media and Elettra Bargiacchi. It was written by Annalisa Merelli. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!
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