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The Midnight Rebellion

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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.

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  • S1 · E27
    July 24 · 1 min

    Got questions? Ask us anything on August 12!

    The Midnight Rebellion crew is hosting a livestream event with the show’s creators about the making of the podcast. And we want to see you there on Wednesday, August 12th.

  • S1 · E26
    June 3 · 25 min

    26 | Into the Lake

    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)

  • S1 · E25
    June 3 · 17 min

    25 | Refuse

    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.

  • S1 · E24
    June 3 · 17 min

    24 | Across the City

    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.

  • S1 · E23
    June 3 · 11 min

    23 | Accept

    Joule trades her ride home to save her mom and friends. That might spell doom for the planet’s future, but she's got plenty of time to figure that out. It’s the future.

  • S1 · E22
    June 3 · 22 min

    22 | Bright Tower

    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.

  • S1 · E21
    June 3 · 18 min

    21 | Gulf of Maine

    After fleeing the Sac, the gang sails northeast into the vaster ocean. A nearing storm foretells destruction. Also, their boat sinks.

  • S1 · E20
    June 3 · 16 min

    20 | Nakambe River

    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?

  • S1 · E19
    June 3 · 13 min

    19 | Cape Cod Bay

    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.

  • S1 · E18
    June 3 · 22 min

    Part III: 18 | Rebel

    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.

  • S1 · E16
    May 13 · 14 min

    16 | Lies

    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.

  • S1 · E15
    May 13 · 15 min

    15 | Joule, Aboard

    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.

  • S1 · E14
    May 13 · 20 min

    14 | Truth

    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.

  • S1 · E13
    May 13 · 15 min

    13 | Jump Ship

    Joule goes back for Buggy and Nico, Bright gets away with the machine, and the trio comes face-to-face with a tattooed pirate in desperate need of anger management classes.

  • S1 · E12
    May 13 · 18 min

    Part II: 12 | Smoke and Sails

    The mission is greater! The stakes are stakier! Joule and the others race to Black Marsh — but they are not the only ones searching for the machine. (There’s also a seagull.)

  • S1 · E11
    April 22 · 15 min

    11 | Seek the Seawall

    Joule and the others take a boat to the harbor in the dead of night. How are they supposed to find the machine in the dark? Don’t ask us, we didn’t choose this chapter.

  • S1 · E10
    April 22 · 20 min

    10 | Hide

    Joule jumps into the slime pile to avoid getting speared. Smart. But unexpected news threatens her plans, and she seeks advice from a Scottish guy who reads a lot.

  • S1 · E9
    April 22 · 15 min

    9 | Swim for It

    We strongly discourage crossing rivers if you don’t know how to swim. Joule does not take our advice.

  • S1 · E8
    April 22 · 15 min

    8 | Find the Warden

    Chaos erupts at the Bunker Hill Work Camp for a Brighter Future, but Joule is on a mission. Finally, someone hears her out. Be Bright, be right!

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