Aug 21

Streak SNAPPED, Jersey Retired & 245-lb Squats — What a Week!

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

7m 59s

Aug 20

Get to Know Marcy Vaj

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 ... Show More

4m 15s

Aug 18

Bebe Vio Read by Marcy Vaj

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 m ... Show More

20m 53s

Mar 2020

Josephine Baker

Greg Jenner is joined by historical expert Dr Michell Chresfield and comedian Desiree Burch to travel to 1920s Paris and meet the phenomenal Josephine Baker. Josephine Baker was a renowned performer and entertainer, a civil rights activist and even a spy during the German occupat ... Show More

49m 44s

Dec 2020

Josephine Baker (Radio Edit)

Greg Jenner is joined by historical expert Dr Michell Chresfield and comedian Desiree Burch to travel to 1920s Paris and meet the phenomenal Josephine Baker. Josephine Baker was a renowned performer and entertainer, a civil rights activist and even a spy during the German occupat ... Show More

28m 58s

May 2025

Josephine Baker: life of the week

Showbusiness, spying and civil rights - the extraordinary life of Josephine Baker had it all. From difficult beginnings, Baker transformed herself into the world's first black superstar, before turning her talents to espionage on behalf of the French Resistance. Hanna Diamond tel ... Show More

45m 17s

Oct 2013

Josephine Baker - Black American Superstar

In 1925 a young black American dancer became an overnight sensation in Paris. Her overtly sexual act soon made her one of the most famous women in Europe. Her name was Josephine Baker - hear from her adopted son Jean-Claude Baker about her dancing, and her life.(Photo: Josephine ... Show More

9m 5s

Jun 2023

Josephine Baker’s Chateau (Classic)

Writer and travel educator Tracey Friley tells the story of the glamorous life of entertainer, French Resistance agent, and civil rights activist, Josephine Baker and the pilgrimages women still make to her chateau.Learn more: <a href="http://www.traceyfrileytravel.com" ... Show More

15m 56s

Jul 2020

Maya Angelou

Learn about the famous author and poet who helped the Civil Rights Movement and changed the world with her inspiring words and life story.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% o ... Show More

10m 41s

Oct 2023

The Secret Life of Josephine Baker - Josephine, la danseuse

19-year-old Josephine Baker leaves her life in the U.S. behind and arrives in Paris to try her luck onstage. She falls in love with the city, but what will she have to do in order to succeed there? With Ariana DeBose. A transcript of this episode is available at <a href ... Show More

24m 56s

Nov 2023

The Secret Life of Josephine Baker - Josephine: L’héroïne

Josephine embarks on perilous spy missions…and her wartime service brings her face to face with the man who inspired her to join the Resistance. With Ariana DeBose. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3QUR3sq.

28m 1s

Oct 2020

Ashley Graham, supermodel, entrepreneur and host of Pretty Big Deal: "People want to [put] you into a box. But it's your decision if you want to go along with the molding or not.”

Ashley Graham is the ultimate multihyphenate. Think: supermodel, entrepreneur, designer, author, advocate, and a new mom. On the road to success, she’s defied every label that people have tried to attach to her, and she’s become a trailblazer in the fashion industry and a voice f ... Show More

36m 3s

Feb 2024

Black History Month: Tales of Triumph and Courage

Ready to continue the journey through the culture and inspiring stories of the Black community? 🌍 In this episode of Stories for Kids, you will hear the fascinating tales of Byron Scott, a basketball star 🏀, Jessica Nabongo, a globe-trotting adventurer ✈️, and Corina Newsome, a ... Show More

10m 9s

Josephine Baker Read by Ashley Graham