

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
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.
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May 28, 2024 • 14min
Riley and John Peterson: Thinking Outside the Jewelry Box
Riley and John Petersen are the creative team behind the jewelry company, Gunner and Lux. They’re also a daughter-dad duo who love bright colors, unicorns, and making each other laugh — a lot.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 Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written and edited by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Emma Love. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Our executive producers were Joy Smith and Jes Wolfe. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

May 23, 2024 • 17min
Queen Lili'uokalani: The Last Queen of Hawai'i
Queen Lili'uokalani, the last Queen of Hawai'i, is celebrated for her music and courageous leadership. The podcast delves into her struggles against American interference, her imprisonment, and her unwavering commitment to Hawaiian independence. It highlights her legacy of creative resistance through her iconic song, Aloha Oi, and invites listeners to explore more Rebel Girls content and the mystery podcast, Upside Down Story.

May 21, 2024 • 15min
Corey and Coco Gauff: A Perfect Match
Coco and Corey Gauff are an incredible daughter-father team who redefine what it means to be a champion. They love, support, and win together as a family. 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 Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written by Sara Weiss. Fact-checking by Eliza Kirby. Narration by Julia Kwamya. 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!

May 16, 2024 • 3min
Get to Know Poorna Jagannathan
Actress and producer Poorna Jagannathan discusses her powerful roles in theater and film, including portraying Mary Kom. She shares her journey in acting, self-expression, and finding happiness through storytelling. Poorna's work in breaking the silence around sexual violence is highlighted, along with her impactful roles on screen.

May 14, 2024 • 21min
Mary Kom Read by Poorna Jagannathan
Poorna Jagannathan narrates the inspiring story of Mary Kom, India's boxing legend who defied odds. Mary's passion for boxing, her dedication to training, and the support of her family propelled her to success. The podcast highlights Mary's journey to the Olympics, her perseverance, and the impact she has had on generations.

May 9, 2024 • 9min
Get To Know Ann Makosinski
Ann Makosinski, inventor, shares her journey as a young inventor and the importance of the story of Anna May Wong. She discusses her hand-heat-powered flashlight invention, the inspiring journey of Anna Mae Wong, and encourages listeners to embrace their passions and uniqueness.

May 7, 2024 • 20min
Anna May Wong Read By Ann Makosinski
Hailed as the first Asian American movie star, Anna May Wong’s groundbreaking career spanned from the silent film era to 1950s TV, when she starred in her own television show. Though bound by the racist and sexist stereotypes of Hollywood in the 1900s, including laws forbidding on-screen interracial relationships, Anna May Wong carved a path for herself in Hollywood and beyond, eventually appearing in 60+ films and performing on stages around the globe. [This episode originally aired May 2021.] About the NarratorAnn Makosinski is a 23 year old Filipina-Polish Canadian inventor, global keynote speaker, and aspiring writer. She is best known for her invention of the Hollow Flashlight, a flashlight that runs off the heat of the human hand, and the eDrink, a coffee mug that harvests the excess heat of your hot drink and converts it into electricity to charge your phone. Ann has given 5 TEDx talks, is one of Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30, Times Magazine’s 30 Under 30 World Changers, Entrepreneur Magazine’s Young Millionaires, and Glamour Magazine’s College Women of the Year. She recently completed her work on a line of children's toys that run off of green energy. CreditsThis 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 Isaac Kaplan-Woolner, sound designed and mixed by Camille Stennis. This episode was written by Alexis Stratton. Proofread by Ariana Rosas. Executive Producer is Katie Sprenger. A special thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team, who make this podcast possible! Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. For more, visit www.rebelgirls.com.

May 2, 2024 • 17min
Marie Curie and Irene Joliot-Curie Read by Eve Rodsky
Marie Curie and Irène Joliot-Curie were brave pioneers in science who devoted their lives to helping others. A mother-daughter team with fierce curiosity and determination, they helped save millions of lives by exploring radioactivity. 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 Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Brian Skipworth and Mumble Media. It was written by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Eve Rodsky. 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!

Apr 30, 2024 • 15min
Shane and Shaneyah Redstar: Singing and Having Fun
Shaneyah and Shane Redstar are an Indigenous daughter-father duo from the Cree tradition who spread joy and connectivity through music.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 Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written and edited by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Denise Halfyard. Words and music by Shane and Shaneyah Redstar, courtesy of Indigenous Cloud Network Inc at www.indigenous-cloud.com. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Our executive producers were Joy Smith and Jes Wolfe. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

Apr 25, 2024 • 8min
Get To Know Andra Day
Meet the amazing soul, jazz and R&B singer, songwriter and performer, Andra Day. Andra read us the story of the child musical prodigy who grew up to wow audiences around the world, Hazel Scott. Andra tells us all about her creative process and what inspires her to make music! (This episode original aired November 2020.]