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 HinesThe 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 MuseumA Woman Purposed To Be A King, by Bernice A. KingPhotos 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 ValentinoMovies: 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 WilsonThe 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 LuscombePower move: Stacey Abrams’s next act is the electrification of the US, by Brian KahnLead from the Outside: How to Build Your Future and Make Real Change, by Stacey AbramsAll 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 RubinNatalie 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 PetersenWest Side Story 1961, Directed by Robert WiseMore 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 GeographicThe 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 HagiThe Buffyverse Wiki at Buffy.fandom.comSlayers: A Buffyverse StoryAll 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 WilliamsKing 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 CruzI, 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 ArenalSor 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 ToureShe Begat This: 20 Years of The Miseducation of Lauryn HillTaking the rap by Sherryl ConnellyMs Lauryn Hill's Unsung Music Story: Battle with the Music Industry and Her LegacyMs. 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 WilliamsNational Team: The Inside Story of the Women Who Changed Soccer, by Caitlin MurrayUnsuitable 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 CultureBarbie’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