The Midnight Rebellion
by WBUR
From the publisher
Lost in a watery wasteland, Joule must find her way home. She needs YOUR help. Each chapter ends with a choice. Start with Chapter 1. Then YOU decide what’s next. Triumph or failure, it’s on you. Choose wisely.
What parents actually say
High confidence · 69 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 69 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 133 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Great for car ridesTop4
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- “My 9 and 8 year olds loved this on a road trip- the interactive quality of it is great!”
- “My eight year old and I loved listening during a road trip.”
- High production quality4
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- “I love the choose your own adventure idea and it’s a well made production.”
- “Our family loves the interactive, choose-your-own-adventure style of the podcast, and the storytelling, sound design, and voice acting is awesome!”
- Works for mixed ages3
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- “He's over here thinking get your sibling to have more of an adventure.”
- “Then we got the surprise entrance of Niko, a non-binary they/them sibling (expressly NOT a brother or a sister) with a deep manly voice without any warning.”
- Great voices & acting2
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- “Then we got the surprise entrance of Niko, a non-binary they/them sibling (expressly NOT a brother or a sister) with a deep manly voice without any warning.”
- “Our family loves the interactive, choose-your-own-adventure style of the podcast, and the storytelling, sound design, and voice acting is awesome!”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Storytelling & adventureTop24
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- “Second, it is so heavy on climate change propaganda and the introduction of a non-binary character was just too much “woke” to be a children’s story.”
- “Can you please add a second one where it’s all the episodes but it’s like a video version of them so like you can watch what the characters are doing not on the same show tho li…”
- Imagination & creativity2
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- “Kids only get one childhood and wonder — they do not need this kind of weight and pressure on their shoulders.”
- “It captures his imagination and he asks for it when ever we are in the car.”
- Science & STEM2
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- “We really appreciate the science and inclusiveness!”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- EngagingTop4
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- “I am soooo hooked, love the choose your own adventure style, so I can’t wait for season 2!”
- “Such a special podcast, wonderfully engaging and entertaining.”
- Exciting4
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- “It's good so far but when we picked chapter 2 and the clip says like no, you should be more adventurous.”
- “Exciting story in a pick your adventure format.”
- Educational2
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- “I found this podcast with Million Bazillion (great podcast, try it, I have learned so much!)”
Who's actually listening
From the 8 reviews that name a child's age.
- Early elementary (6-8)6
- Preschool (3-5)4
How to read this: each number is how many reviews raised that topic in their own words — not a percentage or a score. Bars compare topics within a box only, so the longest bar is whatever came up most here, marked Top. The dots above show how much evidence we have, not how good the show is.
This summarises what reviewers said. It isn't our verdict, and we don't write reviews ourselves. See exactly how every number is calculated.
About The Midnight Rebellion
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
Lost in a watery wasteland, Joule must find her way home. She needs YOUR help. Each chapter ends with a choice. Start with Chapter 1. Then YOU decide what’s next. Triumph or failure, it’s on you. Choose wisely. The Midnight Rebellion is a new podcast from WBUR, Boston’s NPR.
Parent reviews (133)
Real reviews from real parents — the ones we gather from public sources link back to where they were written, and the ones written here are marked as such.
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Please.kind like Arcane league of legends on Netflix
Reviewer-37 · Oct 2026
MORE!
Pls can you add more seasons pls pls pls i need more like right now!!!!!!!!!!!!pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls 🐌🦒🦄🐺🐫🦒🐞🦆🐞🐘🦈🦖🕸️🐫🦒🦇🐞🐫🦒🦄🐺🦗🐢🐜🪳🦆🕸️🦂🐟🦗🦇🦂🦋🐢🐞🐜🐟🦆🕸️🪱🪳🦆🦖🐜🪳🦆🦖🦂🐟🦗🐺🪱🐟🦗🐺🪱🐟🦗🐺🪱🐟🦇🐺🐜🐟🦇🕸️🐜🪳🦆🕸️🪳🦆🕸️🪳🦆🕸️🪱🐟🦆🕸️🐜🪳🕸️🦖🐜🪳🦇🦄🐜🪳🦇🕸️🐜🪳🦇🐺🪳🦆🕸️🪱🪳🦆🐺🪱🪳🦆🦄🪱🐟🦆🦄😃🐟🦆🦄🐜🪳🦇🦄🪳🦇🦄🪱🪳🦇🦄🪳🦇🦄🪱🪳🦇🦄🪼🪼🪼🪼🪼🪼🪼🪼🪼🪼🪼🪼
GZMLOVER120 · Oct 2026
Heavy on propaganda
First, the rating being as low as 8 is too young for the suspense aspects and death of a parent. Second, it is so heavy on climate change propaganda and the introduction of a non-binary character was just too much “woke” to be a children’s story. But I guess that’s what they are into now-starting the exposure early so it appears “normal”. Immediately turned it off.
Aleshia8486 · Oct 2026
Bro am I slow?
isn’t this a kid podcast but they is talking bout a non binary person huh dude that kid is low key just messed up fr
ilovecicleround · Sep 2026
I love this podcast. It’s so good.
Feel like I I want more chapters the only problem it’s not on the reviewing because I didn’t cause I didn’t want it on on was that I am very impatient for the next chapter and I should do it both ways cause I chose I would do get to the copter and I would chase the boy cause I wanted to know what happened in two different ways.
moutonb · Sep 2026
Thank you
My child loves watching this on the way to school thank you for making such a wonderful podcast
summer loves skye · Sep 2026
I love it!
It is so nice even though im on the third thing cuz it kinda tricked me lol. It is the bestest podcast.you i know im only nine years old but its actually really good! May you please do a video of all pf it please???
Not for me im not paying · Sep 2026
Be yourself
You should always be yourself no matter what anyone says. I’m not pointing fingers but somebody here doesn’t think that.#Love it.
Mplantan · Sep 2026
Showing the 120 most recent of 133 reviews we analysed. The summaries above use all of them.
Questions parents ask
What age is The Midnight Rebellion for?
The Midnight Rebellion doesn't publish an age range, but based on the ages parents name in their reviews it lands with 3–8-year-olds, most often early elementary (6-8) and preschool (3-5).
How long are The Midnight Rebellion episodes?
Most episodes run about 17 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is The Midnight Rebellion any good?
It holds 4.5 out of 5 from 608 ratings, with 133 written parent reviews, which works out to an A- on our scale.
Is The Midnight Rebellion appropriate for kids?
The Midnight Rebellion is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as engaging, exciting, educational.
Where can I listen to The Midnight Rebellion?
The Midnight Rebellion is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend The Midnight Rebellion?
The point that comes up most is "great for car rides" — mentioned in 4 of the 69 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
26 to play, newest first
26 | Into the Lake
Jun 3, 2026 · 26 min
As a storm rages, our heroes descend into Shark Lake. Farewell and adieu. This is the end. Show notes: Script: Read along ! Want more? Become a rebel: wbur.org/midnightclub . Take the listener survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey . (Just make sure to grab a parent or guardian if you are under 18)
25 | Refuse
Jun 3, 2026 · 17 min
Joule rejects the deal, keeps the pocket watch, and makes for the machine. What happens next? We’ll be honest with you. Things fall apart. Show notes: Script: Read along ! Take the listener survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey . (Just make sure to grab a parent or guardian if you are under 18)
24 | Across the City
Jun 3, 2026 · 17 min
Sure, you chose to go after Nico. That doesn’t mean everyone has to agree. An argument splits the group, and the mission gets complicated in Sky Island’s carnival of delights. Squawk. Show notes: Script: Read along ! Take the listener survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey . (Just make sure to grab a parent or guardian if you are under 18)
23 | Accept
Jun 3, 2026 · 12 min
Joule trades her ride home to save her mom and friends. That might spell doom for the planet’s future, but you’ve got plenty of time to figure that out. It’s the future. Show notes: Script: Read along ! Want more? Become a rebel: wbur.org/midnightclub . Take the listener survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey . (Just make sure to grab a parent or guardian if you are under 18)
22 | Bright Tower
Jun 3, 2026 · 22 min
With no idea how to find Nico, Joule sticks to the plan to save her mom. The funny thing about family reunions? They’re never as normal as you want them to be. Show notes: Script: Read along ! Take the listener survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey . (Just make sure to grab a parent or guardian if you are under 18)
21 | Gulf of Maine
Jun 3, 2026 · 19 min
After fleeing the Sac, the gang sails northeast into the vaster ocean. A nearing storm foretells destruction. Also, their boat sinks. Show notes: Script: R ead along ! Take the listener survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey . (Just make sure to grab a parent or guardian if you are under 18)
20 | Nakambe River
Jun 3, 2026 · 17 min
A stroke of luck helps the group reach a new continent as they search for Sky Island. There’s a lot of sand, but oases are real, right? Right? Show notes: Script: Read along ! Take the listener survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey . (Just make sure to grab a parent or guardian if you are under 18)
19 | Cape Cod Bay
Jun 3, 2026 · 13 min
On their quest for the elusive Sky Island, the trio follows a staticky signal to turbulent waters. They find a field of long-forgotten giants. Show notes: Script: Read along ! Take the listener survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey . (Just make sure to grab a parent or guardian if you are under 18)
Part III: 18 | Rebel
Jun 3, 2026 · 23 min
Joule and Cutthroat plan their rescue mission at the rebels’ home base. Nico tries to be positive. Buggy listens to the radio. P.S. Yes, tomatoes are fruits. Please do not send us angry mail. Show notes: Script: Read along ! Take the listener survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey . (Just make sure to grab a parent or guardian if you are under 18)
16 | Lies
May 13, 2026 · 14 min
Joule doesn’t trust Cap’n Cutthroat as far as she can throw him—which is not far. (He’s huge!) So she makes something up. The bad news? She’s not the best liar. The other bad news? Puzzles. Show notes: Script: Read along ! Listen to the next episode using the password at wbur.org/midnightcode . Take the listener survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey . (Just make sure to grab a parent or guardian if you are under 18)
15 | Joule, Aboard
May 13, 2026 · 15 min
Bright must not keep the machine! Joule continues the journey alone and slips inside Bright’s shipping vessel. But, squid suckers, it is hot, and she did not bring a water bottle. Can she borrow yours? Wait, that doesn’t make sense. Show notes: Script: Read along ! Take the listener survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey . (Just make sure to grab a parent or guardian if you are under 18)
14 | Truth
May 13, 2026 · 20 min
Shocked by the big news, Joule decides to trust Cap’n Cutthroat and tell him she lost the machine. (Twice.) Does he keep his cool? We’re going to let you figure that one out on your own. P.S. There’s something in the water. Show notes: Script: Read along ! Learn more and read about Fin at wbur.org/midnight . Take the listener survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey . (Just make sure to grab a parent or guardian if you are under 18)