Rebel Girls

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 episode, now is a great time to go back and check it out. About Yuan Yuan : Yuan Yuan Tan is a Principal dancer with the famous San Francisco Ballet, celebrating her record-breaking 25th anniversary in th...

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, Pepper's got the scoop on: 🎾 Serena Williams is BACK at the US Open, teaming up with Carlos Alcaraz in mixed doubles at the US Open 🏆 Coco Gauff wins her second Cincy Women's Open title 🏀 THREE WNBA records fall: Alyssa Thomas, Kels...

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 jobs in the industry– from food styling to culinary school to cookbook writing! Listen to hear how it's never too late to follow your dreams.

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 who made history by becoming the first black female pilot to fly for the police service in South Africa. [This episode originally aired September 2021].

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 by becoming Zambia’s first female fighter pilot. Today, she continues to soar through the sky and is also an outspoken advocate against cyberbullying. [This episode originally aired September 2021]. About the Narrator Refilwe Ledwaba is a so...

Lani Pallister just made swimming HISTORY! Plus: Diana Taurasi's jersey retirement, Sam Kerr's history-making goal & Ilona Maher squatting how much weight?! New eps every Friday with all the news in women's sports. Play Rebel ⚡ Stay Rebel

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 episode, now is a good time to go back and check it out! Vaj reveals how her violin bow has become her personal weapon, how feminism has changed as she's grown older, and more! [This episode originally a...

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 a quadruple amputation, forcing her to relearn almost everything. But Bebe wanted more than just to walk or brush her teeth—Bebe wanted to fence again. And beyond that, Bebe wanted to win. Using prosthes...

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 after making the 2008 Olympic team, and what 18 months of recovery taught her about life beyond soccer.  She also talks about the phone call that started Bay FC — and why women's sports in the Bay Area is having a major moment. Play Reb...

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 family’s experience with family separation and how we can all have hard conversations about immigration. [This episode originally aired December 2020.]

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 to go back and check it out. Jameela offers advice on how to avoid bullies and how we can all do our part to protect the planet. Producer Camille also shares 5 great tips on how YOU can get involved with protecting the planet! [This episode...

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 understand why there weren’t more people concerned enough to take action. Greta found strength in talking about how global warming affects kids and grownups alike and how together we can make a positive...

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, record-breaking WNBA all-star performances, and more, this episode brings all the heat before a short break. Catch new episodes every Friday as we bring you all of the news in Women’s Sports. Play Rebel ⚡ Stay Rebel

Tegan Phillips, bikepacker, cartoonist and content creator from Cape Town, South Africa, left law school to cycle across Africa with her family and never looked back. She talks about her 1,400-mile New Zealand Epic, attempting to be the first woman to bike from Cairo to Cape Town, building a community of women bikers, and why the best things that will happen to you are things you can't even dream...

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 week's episode, now is a good time to go back and check it out! Tanja reveals how she optimizes her schedule to be an early morning news anchor, her superpower, and how she deals with criticism! [This ep...

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 look into the AUSL. We also cover our friends across all sports from Olympic and Paralympic celebrations in Las Vegas, jaw dropping looks at the Espys and the inaugural Time 100 Sports Gala, and more! Catch new episodes every Friday as we b...

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 author of four books, and producer of multiple television shows and theater productions to help kids have “aha moments” about technology. She tells us why it’s important to have even more girls getting into STEM fields, and what it takes for g...

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. Through her years of service to the U.S. Navy and private business, including during World War II, Grace helped push the boundaries of the new computer industry by developing key innovations in computer programming. Known today as Amazing Grace,...

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 memorable comebacks in the AUSL and LOVB. The Weekly Sports Show has it all, plus a new, nostalgic A’Two rendition, AUSL competition, and more! Catch new episodes every Thursday as we bring you all of the news in Women’s Sports. Play Rebel ⚡ Sta...

Alysia Montaño, Olympic bronze medalist, world champion, and American record holder, talks about the story behind wearing her iconic flower, running while eight months pregnant, and what it took to win the national championship just six months after having a baby. She also talks about speaking out for women's sports equality, raising her daughter to be a hero, and why you are the author of your ow...

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 listened to last week's episode, now is a good time to go check it out! Funmilola reveals how her art and activism collide, the skills it requires to be a successful organizer and why Queen Nanny's stor...

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 called her, was one of their leaders. Helped along by her ancestors and the strength of her people, Nanny taught slaves to use the environment to their advantage and fight back. Queen Nanny’s legacy continue...

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 record in New York City — before the game even starts. The Weekly Sports Show has all of it, plus WNBA All-Star starters, AUSL league records, and a Pep Talk from a boat. Catch new episodes every Friday as we bring you all of the news in Wom...

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 fell in love with journalism, what it is like to break the expectations placed on her by her Sudanese family, and break the mold as a journalist who wears a headscarf. And, she explains what sees as Stacey Abrams’ biggest impacts on the wor...

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 in the U.S. when she made a bid to become governor of Georgia. She lost that election—just barely—but afterwards, she only became more passionate about ensuring that every eligible American can exercise their right to vote. Since then, Stacey...