Podcasts by 301 Moved Permanently
A fairy tale podcast for kids about extraordinary women from all over the world. Based on the bestselling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, each episode delves further into the lives of women from the books, encouraging young listeners to ask questions and explore their interests. Narration by real-life women who are pioneers, creators, champions, leaders and warriors!
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Queen Nanny read by Funmilola Fagbamila from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 colonies, and “Queen Nanny,” as they call...
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Get to Know Poorna Jagannathan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This season, we invited our credit readers to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Poorna Jagannathan who narrated the previous episode about the life of Mary Kom. Poorna reveals how...
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Mary Kom read by Poorna Jagannathan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once upon a time, there was a girl who grew up to be the most successful boxer in India’s history. Her name was Mary Kom. Mary was an energetic child who was naturally drawn towards sports. So she ...
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Frida Kahlo read by Pamela Adlon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once upon a time, in a small town on the outskirts of Mexico City, there was a girl who lived in a blue house. Her name was Frida. From the outside, Frida's blue house was a common stucco building,...
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Wangari Maathai read by Melinda Gates from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
When lakes started to dry up and streams seemed to disappear, a woman decided to bring the forest back and planted a million trees. Wangari Maathai is the founder of the Green Belt movement in Afri...
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Harriet Tubman read by Tarana Burke from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once upon a time, there was a girl who fought for freedom. Her name was Harriet. In this episode, you will learn about the incredible story of Harriet Tubman, one of the greatest heroes in American...
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Grace O'Malley read by Allison Mosshart from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 I in person. When they met, Grace conv...
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Ada Lovelace read by Jodi Kantor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As a child, Ada Lovelace loved machines. She studied birds and drew sketches trying to build her own flying machine. She put all of her notes into a little book which she called "Flyology." When Ad...
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Madam C.J. Walker read by Poorna Jagannathan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once upon a time, there was an inventor and entrepreneur named Madam C.J. Walker. She was the child of slaves, the first in her family to be born free, thanks to the Emancipation Proclamation. As a...
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Billie Jean King read by Jessica Valenti from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once upon a time, there was a bespectacled girl who loved tennis. She was resourceful and figured out a way to get tennis lessons for free since her family didn't have a lot of money. When she beca...
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Maria Callas read by Our Lady J from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once upon a time, there was a nearsighted girl who could sing like no other. Her name was Maria Callas. She came from troubled beginnings but grew up to become the most famous soprano in opera. Soo...
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Virginia Hall read by S. Mitra Kalita from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once, there was a girl with a wooden leg who was a master of disguise. Her name was Virginia. She loved adventure, hunting, and traveling the world. She wanted to join the Foreign Service but was d...
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Yusra Mardini read by Diana Nyad from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once, there was a girl who loved to swim. Her name was Yusra Mardini. She was born in Damascus, Syria, a country long gripped by war. When her home was destroyed by a bomb she knew she had to leave...
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Margaret Hamilton read by Poorna Jagannathan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 about space, and she was smart. Really s...
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Introducing Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Coming March 6th, a fairy tale podcast about the extraordinary women who inspire us. This show is based on Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, the global best-selling book written by Elena Favilli ...
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Alice Guy Blache read by Brenda Chapman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once upon a time, there was a girl whose love for stories would make her the first female filmmaker in the world. Her name was Alice Guy Blache. Alice was a pioneer in filmmaking, starting her stor...
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Get to Know Brenda Chapman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Get to know Brenda Chapman, who helped launch DreamWorks Animation Studios and later joined Pixar Animation Studios where she created, wrote and directed Brave – inspired by her relationship with h...
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In Memory: Ruth Bader Ginsberg Read by Pricilla Chan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The world lost a mighty voice on Friday, September 18th. On this episode we celebrate the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Though she seemed quiet and shy, Ruth was br...
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Get to know Laurene Powell Jobs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Get to know Laurene Powell-Jobs who read the story of Tereza Lee. Laurene Powell Jobs is founder and president of Emerson Collective. Emerson’s mission centers on advancing immigration policies, pr...
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Tereza Lee read by Laurene Powell Jobs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Often described as the “original DREAMer,” Tereza Lee is an activist and musician who bravely stepped out of the shadows to share her story as a young undocumented immigrant in the United States. A...
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Best of Rebel Girls: Harriet Tubman read by Tarana Burke from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This Summer we're reuniting with the stories of some of our favorite Rebel Girls. This week, Harriet Tubman. Once upon a time, there was a girl who fought for freedom. Her name was Harriet. In thi...
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Noor Inayat Khan read by Freida Pinto from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode, a princess who became a spy, the story of Noor Inayat Khan. Noor was born in Russia to an American mother and a Muslim father who came from a noble family. By the time she was a yo...
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Get to Know Freida Pinto from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Get to know actress and activist Freida Pinto! Freida is known for acclaimed films such as ‘Slumdog Millionaire,' 'Trishna,’ 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes,' 'Desert Dancer,' and ‘Knight of Cups.'...
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Best of Rebel Girls: Ruth Bader Ginsburg read by Priscilla Chan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This Summer we're reuniting with the stories of some of our favorite Rebel Girls. This week, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Once upon a time, there was a girl with a mighty voice. Her name was Ruth Bader Gi...
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Sandra And The Stars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once upon a time, there was a girl who dreamed of going to the moon. Her name is Sandra Cauffman, and today she is an electrical engineer who works at NASA. On a summer night in Costa Rica, Sandra...
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Best of Rebel Girls: Ada Lovelace Read by Jodi Kantor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This fall on our Podcast, we're reuniting with the stories of our favorite Rebel Girls. Up first: Ada Lovelace! As a child, Ada Lovelace loved machines. She studied birds and drew sketches trying ...
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Get to Know Lindsey Vonn from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This season, we invited kids to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Lindsey Vonn who narrated the previous episode about Simone Biles. If you haven't listened to that episode, now i...
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Simone Biles read by Lindsey Vonn from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Description: Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved flipping, flying, and tumbling. Her name was Simone Biles. Simone is an Olympic champion gymnast and first-ever woman to land a triple-dou...
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Best of Rebel Girls: Celia Cruz read by Justina Machado from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This Summer we're reuniting with the stories of some of our favorite Rebel Girls. This week, Celia Cruz! Once upon a time, a girl learned to sing before she could talk. Her name was Celia. She beg...
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Get to Know Cristina Mittermeier from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This season, we invited kids to interview our storytellers. Today we meet Cristina Mittermeier, who narrated the previous episode about Jane Goodall. If you haven't yet listened to that episode, no...
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Jane Goodall read by Cristina Mittermeier from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once upon a time, there was a girl who dreamed of living with animals in faraway Africa. Her name was Jane. Jane Goodall was a secretary when her boss offered her the unique opportunity to travel ...
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Get to Know Ashley Graham from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This season, we invited kids to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Ashley Graham who narrated the previous episode about Josephine Baker. If you haven't yet listened to that episod...
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Josephine Baker read by Ashley Graham from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Description: Once upon a time, there was a girl who became a dancer, a spy, and a civil rights activist. Her name was Josephine. One of the most sought-after performers in history, Josephine Bake...
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Get to Know Gayle King from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This season, we invited kids to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Gayle King who narrated the previous episode about Oprah Winfrey. If you haven't yet listened to that episode, no...
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Oprah Winfrey read by Gayle King from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once upon a time, there was a girl whose little voice grew to make a big difference. Her name was Oprah. When Oprah won a beauty pageant, a local radio invited her to the studio to realize her drea...
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Get to Know Pearl Thusi from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This season, we invited kids to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Pearl Thusi who narrated the previous episode about Michelle Obama. If you haven't yet listened to that episode, ...
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Michelle Obama read by Pearl Thusi from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once upon a time, there was a girl who always aimed high—and inspired others to do the same. Her name was Michelle. When Michelle was a little girl living on the Southside of Chicago, her mother al...
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Get to Know Yuan Yuan Tan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 haven't yet listened to last week's e...
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Alicia Alonso read by Yuan Yuan Tan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 filled with hours and hours of practic...
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Get to Know Kat Taylor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This season, we invited kids to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Kat Taylor who narrated the previous episode about Temple Grandin. If you haven't listened to last week's episode...
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Temple Grandin read by Kat Taylor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once upon a time, there was a girl who thought in pictures instead of words. Her name was Temple. When Temple was a girl, her parents realized she was different. Her mind was full of pictures of ev...
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Get to Know Jameela Jamil from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This season, we invited kids to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Jameela Jamil who narrated the previous episode about Greta Thunberg. If you haven't listened to last week's epis...
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Greta Thunberg read by Jameela Jamil from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 floating around the ocean, she couldn’t ...
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Get to Know Tatiana Maslany from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today you'll hear from famed Hollywood actress, Tatiana Maslany, who narrated the previous episode about Hedy Lamarr. If you haven't listened to last week's episode, now is a good time to go back a...
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Hedy Lamarr read by Tatiana Maslany from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Growing up in Austria-Hungary, Hedy Lamarr had two great passions: acting and inventing. She’s best known for her work in Hollywood, stunning American audiences with her beauty and compelling drama...
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Get to Know Ruth Reichl from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This season, we invited our credit readers to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Ruth Reichl who narrated the previous episode about Julia Child. If you haven't listened to last we...
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Julia Child read by Ruth Reichl from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once upon a time, there was a towering girl who would inspire a culinary revolution in America. Her name was Julia. Julia was a spy during World War II, but when she met her husband abroad--she wit...
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Get to Know Kit Deslauriers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This season, we invited our credit readers to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Kit Deslauriers who narrated the previous episode about Junko Tabei. If you haven't listened to las...
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Junko Tabei read by Kit Deslauriers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once upon a time there was a girl who climbed to the very top of the world. Her name was Junko Tabei. In fourth grade, her teacher Watanabe-Sensei takes her class on a trip to a mountain. It’s bigg...
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ENCORE Episode: Wangari Maathai read by Melinda Gates from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
When lakes started to dry up and streams seemed to disappear, a woman decided to bring the forest back and planted a million trees. Wangari Maathai is the founder of the Green Belt movement in Afri...
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Get to Know May Boeve from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This season, we invited our credit readers to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from May Boeve who narrated the previous episode about Katia Krafft. If you haven't listened to last wee...
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Katia Krafft read by May Boeve from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once upon a time, a girl dreamed of sailing down a river of lava. Her name was Katia. Katia became fascinated with volcanoes when she first saw them on-screen at a small French movie theater as a t...
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Get To Know Tanja Babich from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 Amaya. If you haven't listened to last ...
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Carmen Amaya read by Tanja Babich from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 shocked by her masterful dancing and the...
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Get To Know Jackie Cruz from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This season, we invited our credit readers to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Jackie Cruz who narrated the previous episode about the Mirabal Sisters. If you haven't listened to...
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The Mirabal Sisters read by Jackie Cruz from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once upon a time, four sisters led their country to freedom. Their names were Minerva, Patria, Maria Teresa, and Dedé. Though they lived in a beautiful country, it was ruled by a cruel and arrogant...
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Get to Know Marcy Vaj from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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. If you haven't listened to last week's ...
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Bebe Vio read by Marcy Vaj from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 severe case of meningitis. She survived ...
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Get to Know Justina Machado from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 Cruz. If you haven't listened to last...
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Celia Cruz read by Justina Machado from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 that needed to be shared. Everywhere s...
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Get to Know Amy Landecker from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This season, we invited our credit readers to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Amy Landecker who narrated the previous episode about Corrie Ten Boom. If you haven't listened to l...
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Corrie Ten Boom read by Amy Landecker from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once upon a time, a girl risked everything to do what was right. Her name was Corrie. From the time she was a small child, Corrie learned two things from her parents: how to make a broken watch tic...
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Get to Know Lowri Morgan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This season, we invited our credit readers to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Lowri Morgan who narrated the previous episode about Aisholpan Nurgaiv. If you haven't listened to ...
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Aisholpan Nurgaiv read by Lowri Morgan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once upon a time, there was a girl who lived where snowy peaks scraped the sky. Her name was Aisholpan. For generations, Kazakh nomads in Mongolia raised golden eagles to hunt. Aisholpan’s father w...
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Get To Know Priscilla Chan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This season, we invited our credit readers to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Priscilla Chan who narrated the previous episode about Ruth Bader Ginsburg. If you haven't listened...
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg read by Priscilla Chan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once upon a time, there was a girl with a mighty voice. Her name was Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Though she seemed quiet and shy, Ruth was brilliant with a quick mind and a big heart. When Ruth learned ab...
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Get To Know Kealia Ohai from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This season, we invited our credit readers to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Kealia Ohai who narrated the previous episode about Ashley Fiolek. If you haven't listened to last ...
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Ashley Fiolek read by Kealia Ohai from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once upon a time, there was a girl who became a motocross champion. Her name was Ashley Fiolek. While growing up, Ashley’s parents knew their daughter loved motorcycles but did not know why she wou...
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Get To Know Funmilola Fagbamila from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This season, we invited our credit readers to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Funmilola Fagbamila who narrated the previous episode about the life of Queen Nanny. If you haven't...
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