Big Reputations

Enjoy this month's release of our formerly exclusive Patreon content. We'll be back next month with another brand new, full-length episode! We can't wait to share it with you, but in the meantime we've got this Little Reps Rewind episode for you!

In this episode, we discuss the one and only Ms. Oprah Winfrey. We will give a brief overview of her early life, including her introduction to the media world and her rise to fame. Then we look at how the world has seen Oprah over the years, both the good and the bad. We consider biases and assumptions before reflecting on the truths of her life experiences. Next, we cover some of the many controversies that she has been linked to, both small and large, justifiable or not. Finally, we wrap up by talking about her overall impact on the world over the last several decades and the legacy that she has established over the last 40 or so years. Trigger warnings: brief mentions of sexual abuse and rape, death, miscarriages, child abuse, food grossness, diet culture, and allusions to trafficking. Follow the podcast: Instagram: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: “9 things Oprah did first,” by Christina Dambrosio “If Oprah Winfrey can't win when it comes to weight loss, nobody can,” by Madeline Holcombe “Oprah's Unsatisfying Rejection of Dr. Oz Is Totally on Brand,” by Margaret Hartmann What I Know For Sure, by Oprah Winfrey What Happened to You: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing, by Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD and Oprah Winfrey

In this episode, we discuss American politician and attorney and the former Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris. We talk about how the media treated her at all stages of her career, from attorney to presidential nominee We touch on the sexism and racism that Harris has had to face, and we chat about her legacy and how her presidential run (and loss) has changed politics in this country. Trigger warnings: sexism, racism, lynching Follow the podcast: BlueSky and Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram and TikTok: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: “The Many Identities of the First Woman Vice-President,” by Rachel Looker and Holly Honderich “Kamala Harris,” by Rothberg, Emma for the National Women's History Museum “What These Decisions Tell Us About Kamala Harris' Approach to Criminal Justice,” by Jamiles Lartey “Tie-breaking votes cast by Kamala Harris in the U.S. Senate,” by Ballotpedia “Where Kamala Harris Stands on the Issues: Abortion, Immigration and More,” by Maggie Astor “Harris accuses Hallinan of coverup / She says reports of staff misconduct have been ignored,” by Patrick Hoge

Enjoy this month's release of our formerly exclusive Patreon content. We'll be back next month with a brand new, full-length episode! We can't wait to share it with you, but in the meantime we've got this Little Rep Rewind episode for you!

In this special end of year episode Kim tells Rebecca she's not allowed to wear Tims (and she probably has a point!), we discuss the etymology of the word podcast, consider the possibility of a drunk episode, share some bloopers that are truly "ginuwine," and share a very big and very important announcement about the future of the podcast!

In this episode, we discuss the topic of female characters in the television show, Supernatural, which ran from 2005-2020. First we look at the premise for the show that Eric Kripke created and was picked up by the WB and introduce a handful of the women who made an appearance on the show. Then we consider the intended fanbase, the television viewership over the years, and the core fandom, which is made up predominantly of cis-women, trans, and nonbinary folks. We also explore the concept of fridging and how heavily it has been utilized with the women on this show over the course of 15 seasons. And how, even though there was a marked shift away from its use in later years, it never fully escaped the trope. And finally, we wrap up with a discussion on representation of women in Supernatural both on screen and at fan conventions.   Trigger warnings: the death of a lot of female characters and brief mention of sexual assault.    Follow the podcast: BlueSky: @BigRepPod Instagram: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: “Supernatural: A History of Violence Against Women,” for the Geekiary by Exorcising Emily “There'll Be Peace When You Are Done: Actors and Fans Celebrate the Legacy of Supernatural, by Dr. Lynn S. Zubernis  “A Toast to the Women of Supernatural,” by Sydney Bucksbaum “Latchkey Hero: Masculinity, Class and the Gothic in Eric Kripke's Supernatural,” by Julia M. Wright “The Supernatural Women and How They Died,” by Supernatural Fan Number 12 million 949 thousand 162 (fan blog post) Supernatural Fandom Wiki entry on “List of Deaths” in the show

Enjoy this month's release of our formerly exclusive Patreon content. If you want more episodes like this, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/bigreputationspod. For just $5 a month you can get all of our Little Reps episodes (over 40 episodes!) as well as our Big Reels movie discussion episodes (10 episodes).

In this episode, we talk about the fictional character Miranda Priestly from the novel and film, The Devil Wears Prada. We consider how the other characters saw Miranda, both the good and the bad. Then we look at what audiences thought of Priestly, especially with the release of the film, but also a bit about how those perceptions have changed or at least shifted over the last two decades. Finally, we wrap up with a discussion about the struggles of women in the workforce and what it takes to do the work that Miranda Priestly did and stay there.   Follow the podcast: BlueSky and Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram and TikTok: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: The book: The Devil Wears Prada, by Lauren Weisberger The film: The Devil Wears Prada, starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway “Miranda Priestly is not the Villain,” by Kelly Wendorf “Reality Check: Miranda Priestly Isn't a Bad Guy,” by Sage Young

There were five Wednesdays in October so we thought we'd record an extra Movie Rep Big Reels episode to release to the public. If you like this episode and want to hear more like it, you can subscribe to our Patreon for just $5 a month. There you can hear 10 more episodes just like this along with all of our Little Reputations episodes!

This month's Little Reps release from the vault is someone we covered almost two years ago to the day, in October 2022: Lilly Ledbetter. We decided to release this episode to the public because we recently learned that Ledbetter passed away at age 86 just this past weekend on October 12, 2024. We thought sharing this episode with everyone would be a great way to honor her legacy and the work that she did in her life. In addition to this episode, you can hear us talk about her in the Women's History Month Big Reputation episode as well as in our episode on Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Because this was a last minute swap for our originally scheduled Little Rep rewind release, it does not have the typical introduction you might have come to expect from these episodes. But that's neither here nor there as the important content - everything about Lilly Ledbetter - is all there.

In this episode we cover singer, actress, and reality TV star Jessica Simpson. We look back at everything the media had to say about her over the years including comments about her intelligence, weight, romantic partners, and more. Then we dig into some of the truths behind her behaviors and actions, and the effect that the media and the public can have on a young woman. We also share some of Jessica's own reflections on her early life, relationships, and career. Trigger warnings: sexual abuse and alcoholism     Follow the podcast: BlueSky and Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram and TikTok: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: "Where Did The 'Dumb Blonde' Stereotype Come From?" by Daniela Morosini " You Remember Jessica Simpson, Right? Wrong." by Lindsay Mannering "20 Years Ago, Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica Accidentally Invented Influencer Culture," by Judy Berman Open Book by Jessica Simpson

Hello everyone! Welcome back to our “Little Reputations Rewind” where we release a back catalog episode of our formerly exclusive “Little Reputations” Patreon content from the vault.  These episodes are generally half an hour or so, and in them we discuss women who might not necessarily have a Big Reputation but who we think are cool to learn about, nonetheless.  Remember, if you enjoy these, you can always join our Patreon as a Math Scientist for just $5 a month and get our entire back catalog as well as our newest Little Reps episodes and our special Movie Reps episodes. This month we will be sharing our Little Rep episode on American politician and former Secretary of Labor, Hilda Solis, which was originally released November 25th, 2023. Enjoy!

In this episode, we discuss a local (to us!) hero, Sonia Sotomayor, from her time growing up in the Bronx to her years and years of education, and her journey to the Supreme Court. We elaborate on the hurdles and bigotry she had to face while making her way to the highest court in the land and we talk about her views, how they have changed over the years and with different cases and the state of the United States of America. Finally we fangirl about her accomplishments, her legacy and what is coming up for the Supreme Court.   Follow the podcast: BlueSky and Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram and TikTok: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: “A Breakthrough Judge: What She Always Wanted” by Jan Hoffman “Sonia Sotomayor: A Justice Like No Other,” by Richard Lacayo “Background on Judge Sonia Sotomayor” by The White House Office of the Press Secretary “Sonia Sotomayor: ‘The Justice Hears a Case'” on Sesame Street's YouTube channel My Beloved World, by Sonia Sotomayor

This month we will be sharing our Little Rep episode on body inclusive yoga instructor, Jessamyn Stanley. This episode was originally released on January 18th, 2023. Enjoy!

In this episode, We discuss Lizzo and her early introduction into the world of music as well as her rise in the industry. Then we cover the release of the single that really brought her to the forefront of everyone's attention and how the media reacted to her music and her image. Next we explore the controversies surrounding Lizzo from accusations of harassment to plagiarism. But we also discuss her views on body image and what good she has put into the world. Finally we wrap up with a conversation about the ways in which she provides representation and support for different communities and individuals.  Trigger warnings: ableist language   Follow the podcast: BlueSky and Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram and TikTok: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: “Lizzo Wants to Build You Up,” written for the New York Times by Sandra E. Garcia “What to Know About the Harassment and Hostile-Workplace Claims Against Lizzo,” by Tariro Mzezewa and Andrea González-Ramírez Love, Lizzo documentary directed by Doug Pray, available on HBO Max “Lizzo Was a New Kind of Diva. Now She's in a New Kind of Scandal,” written for The Atlantic By Spencer Kornhaber

Or maybe we should say Random Chit Chat w/bloopers... because there's not a lot of bloopers and PLENTY of chit chat. Kim shares her birth story and Rebecca makes a new friend! Okay, two if you count Kim's new baby!

This month we will be sharing our Little Rep episode on 17th Century Midwife, Justine Siegemund, which was originally released  September 27th, 2023. Enjoy!

This episode we welcome our very first guest co-host, Rebecca's sister Brooke, and we give the month off to new mom, Kim. We discuss the role of stepmoms, in our own lives and in general. From the bad to the good, and everything in between. We define the term and explore how it has evolved over the past several centuries, including the introduction of the stepmom in stories and fairy tales. Then we explore the fairy tale side of things in more depth, looking into the ways in which adaptations of these tales have perpetuated the myth of the wicked stepmother. But we also consider some positive media representations as well. Next we compare the expectations of stepmoms and stepdads and discuss cultural expectations for women in this role. Finally we explore the mental health impacts, both positive and negative, of the stepmom role on women, from their families to society in general.   Follow the podcast: BlueSky and Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram and TikTok: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: “Parenting Stress, Perceived Child Regard, and Depressive Symptoms Among Stepmothers and Biological Mothers,” by Danielle N. Shapiro and Abigail J. Stewart “The Myth of the Evil Stepmother,” by Ali Francis “In the Shadow of a Fairy Tale: On Becoming a Stepmother,” by Leslie Jamison

Enjoy this week's former Patreon Exclusive episode on Lily Tomlin! We originally released this episode in January 2023 and it was only our 11th episode. If you like this episode, you can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/bigreputationspod and listen to any one of our 40 or so other episodes!

In this episode, we discuss the history and origins of the most famous pig on the planet, Miss Piggy! From what people thought of her, to what she thought of herself, we explore how her image has changed over the years. From diva, who can do it all, to accusations of being a violent abuser, we chat about how her personality often rubbed people the wrong way. Lastly we cover how she became a feminist and gay icon, despite or because of her attitude. Trigger Warnings - physical and emotional abuse     Follow the podcast: BlueSky and Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram and TikTok: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: “Miss Piggy: Why I Am a Feminist,” by Miss Piggy for Time magazine “Why Miss Piggy Is A Feminist Character,”  by Loretta Donelan “Miss Piggy's Feminism: Redefining Human Relationships through Martial Arts,” by Samantha Brennan "The Woman Behind Miss Piggy," by Anika Gupta “Miss Piggy vs. “Cancel Culture”” by Julia Gaskill “Miss Piggy, Award-Winning Feminist Icon,” by Ryan Roe The Miss Piggy page on the Muppet Wiki

Continuing with our Latina celebration and in conjunction with our Rita Moreno episode earlier this month, we bring you a fresh from the Little Reps vault, a rewind episode on Gloria Calderón Kellett! Enjoy!

In this episode, we discuss a woman whose career has spanned 70 plus years, and doesn't seem to be slowing down: Rita Moreno. We dive into how she got where she is and how she stayed there despite the rampant racism and sexism found in Hollywood. We let Rita speak in her own words about her motivations, and what success means to her and look at how others, both within and beyond the Puerto Rican community, see her. Finally we fangirl over her lengthy accomplishments and her influence on the entertainment industry. Trigger warnings: rape, abortion, attempted suicide   Follow the podcast: BlueSky and Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram and TikTok: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: Rita Moreno: A Memoir, by Rita Moreno A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!, a picture book by Anika Aldamuy Denise Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It, a documentary currently available on Netflix or PBS Passport “Our Rita: How Rita Moreno's Puerto Rican Roots Changed American Culture,” by Frances Negrón-Muntaner  “Rita Moreno On 'West Side Story' And Becoming The Role Model She Needed” for Fresh Air on NPR

This is a short one, but it was still a lot of fun to record. This is from when we were first starting with our Patreon content. In fact, this Little Rep Rewind #4, was originally Little Reps #4 back in October 2022. If you would like to hear more of our Little Reps episodes, including our entire back catalog of Little Reps episodes, subscribe to our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bigreputationspod

In this episode we talk about Greta Thunberg, a climate activist who got her start at the age of 15. We discuss how her fears of climate change, while very valid, have been dismissed by the media and global leaders. Then we follow the path that Greta had to take to be taken seriously and the lack of media coverage other young activists have dealt with. Finally, we discuss the impact she has had on people her age and across the planet.   Follow the podcast: BlueSky and Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram and TikTok: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference, by Greta Thunberg (a collection of speeches she delivered between September 2018 and September 2019 around the world) Scenes from the Heart (written with her parents and her sister) Our House Is on Fire: Scenes of a Family and a Planet in Crisis (also with her parents and her sister) “Time Person of the Year 2019 - Greta Thunberg,” by Charlotte Alter, Suyin Haynes and Justin Worland “Greta Thunberg: Who is the climate activist and what has she achieved?” by the BBC “Greta Thunberg's 'The Climate Book' Urges World to Keep Climate Justice Out Front,” by Barbara J. King  

Please enjoy this month's Little Rep Rewind on Keke Palmer!

In this episode we discuss the singer-songwriter and vocal powerhouse Mariah Carey. We look into how her record labels, fans, and media perceived her over the years and break down the truths behind her childhood, relationships, mental health, and more. Finally we wrap up by considering the impact she has had on the music industry and beyond.  Trigger warnings: racism, miscarriage   Follow the podcast: BlueSky and Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram and TikTok: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: The Mariah Network @ mariahcareynetwork.com "Mariah Carey Talks Struggles and Racial Identity," by Ree Hines The Meaning of Mariah Carey, by Mariah Carey HIP HOP AND HIGH NOTES: 25 YEARS OF MARIAH CAREY written for Ebony Magazine

Welcome back to our "Little Rep Rewind" episode for February. In connection with our coverage of the Women of the Civil Rights Movement episode we thought we'd look back at a little rep episode in which we discussed a Native American women's organization that fought for Native American civil and reproductive rights that was established in 1974. Looking for more Little Reps? You can always subscribe to our Patreon for just $5/month. This will get you our entire back catalog as well as our newest and most up to date content. https://www.patreon.com/bigreputationspod

In this episode, we're talking about women, but not just any women. Women of the Civil Right Movement, we are kicking off Black History month. We discuss the history of the Civil Rights Movement including some of the well-known events and then talk about how women were not only involved in these events but also often held leadership roles. Then we consider how the media of the time viewed their fight, and how history upholds or diminishes their effort. This is followed up with further details on how women truly were the backbone of the Civil Rights Movement. Finally we discuss what how their struggles impacted women of the time and today. Trigger warnings: Racism, sexual harassment     Follow the podcast: BlueSky and Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram and TikTok: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: Belles of Liberty: Gender, Bennett College and the Civil Rights Movement in Greensboro, North Carolina, by Linda Beatrice Brown “The Women of Selma: The Backbone of a Movement,” by Keecee DeVenny “Six of the Women Behind Brown v. Board of Education,” by the Legal Defense Fund “Women in the Modern Civil Rights Movement,” by the National Museum of African American History and Culture “The Invisible Women of the Civil Rights Movement,” by Beth Olanoff “The Sit-In Movement,” National Women's History Museum A Woman Purposed To Be A King, by Bernice A. King Photos From the Civil Rights Movement by the High Museum of Art Atlanta  

Hello everyone! Welcome to our first ever "Little Rep Rewind" episode. In 2024, we're doing one new Big Reputations episode each month (because life and baby!) and have decided to provide you with a "rewind" episode from our Patreon exclusive content to help fill the gap. Our first episode is Hedy Lamarr! Let us know what you think and if you want more, remember you can always subscribe to our Patreon for the entire back catalog along with new Little Reps episode and our newest content, Movie Reps! https://linktr.ee/bigreputationspod

In this episode, we discuss Cruella deVil and all of her origin stories throughout various forms of media. We talk about how other characters viewed and treated her, and how those relationships or lack there of affected her and influenced her actions. Then we dive into how audiences viewed her over the years, depending on the adaptations they grew up with. Lastly we discuss her motivations, and how we think she saw herself in an attempt to, if not redeem her, at least make her more sympathetic. Spoiler Alert for any of the 101 Dalmatian stories really, but especially for the 2021 film, Cruella starring Emma Stone. If you haven't seen it yet, go watch it and come back when you're done. Or be prepared to have the whole thing spoiled! Trigger Warnings: animal cruelty and murder   Follow the podcast: BlueSky and Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram and TikTok: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: Books: One Hundred and One Dalmatians, by Dodie Smith and Evil Things by Serena Valentino Movies: 101 Dalmatians (1961 and 1996), Cruella (2021) "Was Cruella De Vil Right? 101 Dalmatians Misunderstood Disney Villain," on YouTube "Cruella's Changing Perception: From Spoiled Socialite to Rising Fashion Star," by Sarah Bahr "Does 'Cruella' Redeem Disney's Greatest Villain? And Should It?," by John Boone

In this episode, We look back at 2023. We have been doing this podcast for two and a half years and we want to thank all of you who have been here since the beginning but also those of you who have recently joined. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoy making the episodes Those of you who have been here with us for a while might remember how this goes. But for those of you for whom this is the first end of year bonus episode, basically, we recap our thoughts and experiences from the year, discuss our favorite episodes, look at some of the fun statistics about you, our listeners, and talk about the episodes we are looking forward to in the next year. And we make a special announcement about what our 2024 content will look like (and why), so you definitely don't want to miss that! After that, we share some bloopers from the second half of the year before wrapping up for the year. These were moments that made us laugh, so we hope you enjoy them too.   Follow the podcast: Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois

In today's episode we talk about American singer-songwriter and pop star, and Time's latest person of the year, Taylor Swift. We explore how she got her start, her early career, her different albums and songs, her tours, and how the media reacted to her rise to fame. Then we push back against the haters and explore her relationship with her record label, her producer, and big name streaming music providers. Finally we look at the awards she has received, the records she has broken, and the inspiration she has provided to other young creatives. Trigger warnings: Sexual Assault   Follow the podcast: Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: "This is Why you Hate Taylor Swift - Thoughts on Women Who Have an Ego," by Christina Lane "Breaking Down the Many Easter Eggs in Taylor Swift's 'Look What You Made Me Do'" by Alyssa Bailey Miss Americana, a 2020 documentary directed by Lana Wilson The December issue of Time magazine Taking on Taylor Swift by CNN Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, directed by Sam Wrench

In this episode, we talk about American politician, lawyer, voting rights activist, and author Stacey Abrams. We discuss how she is viewed by the world of politics, and pop culture (spoiler alert for  Misogyny and Racism). Then we cover Stacey's rise to political fame, and the passion that keeps her there. Lastly we discuss her plans for the future for America and herself.   Follow the podcast: Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: National Women's History Museum entry on Stacey Abrams “Stacey Abrams on Writing Suspense Novels and Her Future in Politics,” Interview with Belinda Luscombe Power move: Stacey Abrams's next act is the electrification of the US, by Brian Kahn Lead from the Outside: How to Build Your Future and Make Real Change, by Stacey Abrams All In: The Fight for Democracy

In this episode, we cover a woman whose death often overshadows her life, Ms. Natalie Wood. We talk about her star power from her childhood, through her teenage years, and into adulthood, along with how the media perceived her. Then we focus on her home life, from being the sole provider for her family from a young age to the imposter syndrome she sometimes felt, and even the ways in which she was different in public and in private. Finally we wrap up with some of her achievements and the legacy she has left behind.  Trigger warnings: Brief mentions of animal cruelty, suicide, death   Follow the podcast: Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: “The Story of Natalie Wood Is Also the Story of Her Mother,” by Merle Rubin Natalie Wood, What Remains Behind directed by Laurent Bouzereau (HBO MAX) “Natalie Wood's sister 'always thought' husband Robert Wagner was responsible for her drowning death: 'I think he's a coward'” by Erin Snodgrass “Scandals of Classic Hollywood: The Unspoken Tragedy of Natalie Wood,” by Anne Helen Petersen West Side Story 1961, Directed by Robert Wise More Than Love: An Intimate Portrait of My Mother, Natalie Wood by Natasha Gregson Wagner

In this episode, we discuss a group of powerful and often misunderstood women: Witches. First we take you back to some ancient roots of witchcraft and early perspectives by different cultures, religions, and societies. Then we consider how society and pop culture mold our outlook on witches and vice versa by discussing common examples of witches in media. Then we dig into some 20th century controversies and realities surrounding witches and witchcraft, including how it is practiced today. Lastly we talk about the negative and positive impact that witchcraft has had on the world   Trigger warnings: child abuse, violence and death   Follow the podcast: Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: Witches of Past and Present, a magazine "Re-examining the Good Versus Bad Girl Binary," by Nadia Hammouda “Modern Witchcraft: Empowerment, Feminism, and Rituals” by Kennedy Ryan "The Devil Goes to DayCare: McMartin and the Making of a Moral Panic," by Mary de Young "Witch Trials of the 21st-Century”, by National Geographic The Witch Trope, Explained

In this episode, We discuss a controversial fictional character:  Dawn Summers, little sister to Buffy, The Vampire Slayer. After explaining who she is and how she was included in the show, we consider the interactions she had with other characters and their opinions of her. Then we dig into some of the audience opinions of her that are out there, to see why she was even a character worth covering on this podcast. Finally we think about the world that Dawn shows up in, how she struggles with her role, her reality, and her grief when she loses those that she loves. And we suggest why maybe she doesn't need to be included on any of those “TV's worst character lists” after all!   Follow the podcast: Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: "Why Buffy the Vampire Slayer Fans Hated Dawn," by James Hunt "Hey Buffy Fans, Dawn Was Not the Worst," by Sarah Hagi The Buffyverse Wiki at Buffy.fandom.com Slayers: A Buffyverse Story All seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer are currently (as of October 20223) available on Hulu

In this episode, we discuss the multi-record holding tennis superstar, Serena Williams. We look at her early life and experiences with the sport. Then we consider the ways in which the media has covered her over the years including comments on her size, race, and gender as it relates to the game and even beyond the tennis court. We follow this up by breaking down the realities behind the comments on her sportsmanship, the double standards she has been held to and how racism and sexism by reporters and more have twisted reality. And finally, we wrap up with a discussion of what Williams has achieved so far in her life, how she has given back to her community, and the different women she has inspired both on and off the court.  Trigger warnings: Racism, sexism, body shaming   Follow the podcast: Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: "Despite Decades of Racist and Sexist Attacks, Serena Williams Keeps Winning," by Jenée Desmond-Harris "Serena Williams, Tennis Stars Discuss Body Image in New York Times Interview," by Adam Wells On the Line, by Serena Williams King Richard, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green

In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, this week we are discussing Mexican icon and super-genius, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. From her rebellious childhood to her time in the royal court and later her life as a nun. Then we explore how she became known as the “The Tenth Muse” and how it affected her personal and professional life, including connections to other important figures in Mexico at the time. Later we dig into some rumors about her and how her writings made her enemy number one in the eyes of the church. Lastly we talk about her impact on literature, music, film, theater and more.     Follow the podcast: Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: Complete Works, by Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz I, The Worst of All, directed by Maria Luisa Bemberg (on Kanopy) A Life Without and Within: Juana Ramírez / Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, by Electa Arenal Sor Juana: Or, the Traps of Faith, by Octavio Paz “History's Worst Nun,” a TED-Ed video on YouTube “Sor Juana, Inside Out, and Saint Saiya” episode of Why Do We Read This?

In this episode we learn about the actress, singer, songwriter and rapper Lauryn Hill from the start of her career at age 13 to today. Then we discuss the things that the media has said about her over the years regarding her musical performances, acting gigs, and romantic relationships. Next we break down some of these judgements and discuss what was really going on in Hill's life and career. We address rumors that were started by twisting her words, and what really happened. Finally we look at the impact of her music on other creators and artists, as well as the ways in which she has given back to her community.  Trigger warnings: grooming   Follow the podcast: Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: The Mystery of Lauryn Hill by Toure She Begat This: 20 Years of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Taking the rap by Sherryl Connelly Ms Lauryn Hill's Unsung Music Story: Battle with the Music Industry and Her Legacy Ms. Lauryn Hill Speaks in Depth About Fame, Racism, and ‘Miseducation' by Brittany Spanos

Welcome to our 50th episode!!!   In this episode we discuss the history of women in soccer from creation to today. We talk about the women who pioneered the sport and the challenges they have faced. We, of course, dig into the judgments, the scandals, and the media coverage (or lack there of), when it comes to the women who play. Then we consider how the double standards and comparisons to the men's team can effect the sport. Lastly we explore the future of soccer, and the impact that women have had on the game.   Follow the podcast: Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: The History of Women's Football, by Jean Williams National Team: The Inside Story of the Women Who Changed Soccer, by Caitlin Murray Unsuitable for Females, by Carrie Dunn “The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Women's Football,” by Jake Hall “‘Soccer Goes Sexy South Of Border' — A History Of Misogyny In Women's Soccer Coverage,” by Travis Yoesting “Sports Magazine Covers Sexualize Female Athletes,” by Tom Jacobs “The Forgotten History of Women's Football” on YouTube “At Least 96 Out LGBTQ Athletes Competing in the 2023 Women's World Cup, a Record,” by OutSports

In this episode, we discuss the plastic woman with a heart of gold, Barbie. We talk about why she was created and the changes she's been through over the years. Then we look at her many many careers and consider what the media had to say about her and her body. Then we will breakdown some of the missteps made by her creator Mattel, and how Barbie was able to rise above it all. Lastly we consider how Barbie is working to reflect the ever changing world around her. Trigger Warnings: unrealistic expectations of women's bodies, brief mentions of anorexia and eating disorders   Follow the podcast: Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie, a documentary on Hulu “Barbie's Got a New Body,” by Eliana Dockterman “Barbie and Her Playmates,” by Don Richard Cox, in the Journal for Popular Culture Barbie's media website: barbiemedia.com  If you're interested in learning more about the Barbie conventions, you can check out barbieconvention.com 

In this episode, we discuss Anna Nicole Smith, from her early life to her first marriage, and from the moment she meets her second husband until her untimely death. We look at her career in modeling and film and consider what the media had to say about her and her body. Then we break down some of the names she was called and labels she was assigned to uncover the realities of her life. Finally, we look back at her untimely death and the circumstances that might have put her in that situation in the first place.  Trigger warnings: Mentions of sexual assault and eating disorders   Follow the podcast: Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me directed by Ursula Macfarlane “Tragic Beauty: Anna Nicole Smith” 20/20 “Inside the Tragically Short Life of Anna Nicole Smith” by Natalie Finn  “How Anna Nicole Smith Became America's Punchline,” by Sarah Marshall “When Cameras Were Off, Anna Nicole Smith Was Still Vicki Lynn, Friends Say” by Allie Yang

In this episode, we discuss the Queen of Power Ballads, Ms. Celine Dion. We cover some of her early life and what got her into the music industry. Then we explore some of the things the media has said about her over the years, especially in regards to the most epic of all of her power ballads, "My Heart Will Go On," written and sung for the Titanic soundtrack. Next we dig into some truths behind her life experiences and choices. We consider why people stigmatize her based on the genre she sings, and the issues they have with the fact that she expresses her emotions. We question the concerns people have with the age difference between her and her husband and the fact that she is unapologetically herself at all times. Finally we talk about where she is now, what she's up to, her relationship with fans, and her philanthropic efforts.   Trigger warnings: Cancer, death, miscarriage, brief mention of rape, and VERY bad French pronunciations   Follow the podcast: Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: The Oral History of Celine Dion's ‘My Heart Will Go On': Controversies, Doubts & ‘Belly Pains' In the Studio By Mickey Rapkin Let's Talk About Love: Why Other People Have Such Bad Taste by Carl Wilson People Who Like Céline Dion Are People, Too By Ian Crouch Celine Dion: My Story, My Dream by Celine Dion The Céline Dion Snub: Ignorance, or a ‘Rolling Stone' bid for hate clicks?

In this episode we discuss the Queen of Soul, the one and only, Aretha Franklin. We talk about the influence of her family life on her career, the ups and downs of her experiences in the music industry, and how she has been perceived as a diva - both in the positive and negative sense of the word. Then we cover some of the reasons she may have made the decisions she did both in her personal life and her career. Finally, we look at her activism, awards, and influence on the world of music today.  Trigger warnings: Domestic violence, sexual assault, teen pregnancy, alcoholism   Follow the podcast: Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Research: Kimberly Kunkle Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: "Aretha Franklin: The Little-Known Traumas That Fueled Her Music", by Julie Miller Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin, by David Ritz "The Counterfeit Queen of Soul," by Jeff Maysh "How Aretha Franklin Earned, and Deserved, Her Diva Reputation," by Lisa Robinson  

We're taking a little break from our regularly scheduled content this week to do a fun AMA (ask me anything) episode and dropping our bloopers from the first half of the year. Thank you to all who sent in questions and to all of you for continuing to listen! We really do love this podcast and love that you all seem to enjoy it as well. Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers: Naomi A, Ashley C, Kristen E, TJ, Ron P, and Rachel S! You help us keep things thing going!  

In this episode we talk about female superheroes, focusing on the women of Marvel and most specifically, the women in the MCU. We cover some of the history of women in comics and discuss the ways in which women have been depicted in the different phases of the MCU. Then we consider some of the hot takes from different media outlets regarding some of these female superheroes. Spoiler alert, they're not all positive! After that we look into the motivations behind the stories being told about women superheroes and why that might skew perception of these characters. And finally, we wrap up by looking at both the negative and positive impact women in the MCU have had on audiences, especially women and girls.  Includes spoilers for MCU films and shows through May 2023. Trigger Warnings: PTSD and death   Follow the podcast: Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: "We Need to Talk about Marvel's Women Problem," by Maureen Lee Lenker Protectors of Wakanda: A History and Training Manual of the Dora Milaje by Karama Horne Superheroes Decoded: The Hypersexualization of Women in Comics "The MCU Keeps Doing Its Women Dirty," by Petrana Radulovic “SuperPowering Girls: Female Representation in the Sci/fi Superhero Genre” a study put out by Women's Media Center “Who Watches the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Race, Sex, and the Audience for Onscreen Diversity,” by Bethany Lacina in Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, edited by Edited by Nicholas Carnes and Lilly J. Goren.

In this episode, we discuss the literary character Waverly Jong, from the book and film The Joy Luck Club. We talk about how she was seen by her mother, and other women in the book. We dive into how audiences reacted to Waverly's conflicts and relationships, both the good and the bad. And lastly, we ​analyze Waverly's motivations, and dig into her relationship with her mother and how it affects her outlook on life.   Follow the podcast: Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: The Joy Luck Club, by Amy Tan The Joy Luck Club film, currently streaming on Amazon “American Rules and Chinese Faces: The Games of Amy Tan's ‘The Joy Luck Club.'” by Tara Fickle “‘Only Two Kinds of Daughters': Inter-Monologue Dialogicity in The Joy Luck Club,” by Stephen Souris “A Summary and Analysis of Amy Tan's ‘Rules of the Game' by Oliver Tearle

In this episode, we discuss the Nobel Peace Prize winning Pakistani education activist, Malala Yousafzai. We consider how she was perceived and treated by Taliban terrorists in her own country and how she ended up in the UK. Then we look at the reasons she fought for education and how she continues to do so today. Finally, we explore where she is now with her life, controversial opinions on choices she has made, and the impact she has had on education and culture in Pakistan and beyond.  Trigger warnings: gun violence   Follow the podcast: Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: “I Know The Power A Young Girl Carries In Her Heart”: The Extraordinary Life Of Malala by Sirin Kale "Malala Goes Hollywood: How the ‘Stranger Things'-Loving Activist Wants to Shake Up TV," by Manori Ravindran Class Dismissed: Malala's Story I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban, by Malala Yousafzai 

In this episode, we discuss the tejana music star, Selena Quintanilla Perez. We look at her history in the music industry, the reactions of audiences, and the reception of her music in Mexico and the United States. We then talk about her death, especially as it relates to fan reactions and how, in some ways, her death overshadowed her life in mainstream pop-culture. Finally we consider the impact Selena had both during her lifetime and after it, including her impact on the Latin music scene of the 1990s and beyond.  Trigger warnings: brief discussion of murder, sexual assault   Follow the podcast: Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: Selena's Secret by María Celeste Arrarás Selena, Como La Flor by Joe Nick Patoski "Reading Selena's Father's Memoir Is an Exercise in Empathy," by Cat Cardenas To Selena, With Love by Chris Pérez Selena, the 1997 film Selena, the 2020 tv series

In this episode we discuss Mary Wollstonecraft, one of the western world's first women's rights activists. We talk about how the world reacted to her, her writings, and Enlightenment era ideas. Then we discuss the culture of the 1700's and how Wollstonecraft's ideas impacted her daily life in this society. Lastly we reflect on how her words influenced others throughout time. Trigger warnings: brief mentions of attempted suicide and suicide     Follow the podcast: Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod   Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, by Mary Wollstonecraft “The Radical Ideas of Mary Wollstonecraft,” by Susan Ferguson Eight Women Philosophers: Theory, Politics, and Feminism, by Jane Duran “Defending the Character and Conduct of Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1803” by the Australian Women's History Network Trainwreck by Sady Doyle

In this episode of Big Reputations, we discuss the well-known actor, Keanu Reeves. We share some of the things that the media has said about him over the years, then we discuss how awesome he really is. Finally we update you all on where he is now and what he has done and is doing for the world. Trigger warnings: drug overdose and accidental death     Follow the podcast: Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram: @BigReputationsPod Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Theo Kunkle and Shawn P. Russell Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Happy April Fools!