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The Midnight Rebellion

The Midnight Rebellion

WBUR 26 episodes Latest Jun 3, 2026

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. Part 3 releases May 27 for members-only. Global release: June 3.

Episodes

26 | Into the Lake Jun 3, 2026 00:25:56 As a storm rages, our heroes descend into Shark Lake. Farewell and adieu. This is the end. Want more? Become a rebel: wbur.org/midnightclub. Script: Read along!
25 | Refuse Jun 3, 2026 00:17:28 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. Take the survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey. Script: Read along!
24 | Across the City Jun 3, 2026 00:17:10 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. Take the survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey. Script: Read along!
23 | Accept Jun 3, 2026 00:11:50 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. Want more? Become a rebel: wbur.org/midnightclub. Script: Read along!
22 | Bright Tower Jun 3, 2026 00:22:18 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. Take the survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey. Script: Read along!
21 | Gulf of Maine Jun 3, 2026 00:18:36 After fleeing the Sac, the gang sails northeast into the vaster ocean. A nearing storm foretells destruction. Also, their boat sinks. Take the survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey. Script: Read along!
20 | Nakambe River Jun 3, 2026 00:16:43 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? Take the survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey. Script: Read along!
19 | Cape Cod Bay Jun 3, 2026 00:13:05 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. Take the survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey. Script: Read along!
Part III: 18 | Rebel Jun 3, 2026 00:22:40 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. Take the survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey. Script: Read along!
16 | Lies May 13, 2026 00:14:29 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. Listen to the next episode using the password at wbur.org/midnightcode. Script: Read along!
15 | Joule, Aboard May 13, 2026 00:15:20 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. Learn more and take the survey here: wbur.org/midnightsurvey Script: Read along!
14 | Truth May 13, 2026 00:20:21 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. Learn more and read about Fin at wbur.org/midnight. Script: Read along!

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