Episodes

Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Bonus: End of Year 2024 w/Bloopers
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
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!

Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
70. Women of Supernatural (TV Series)
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
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.
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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
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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

Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Little Rep Rewind #11 - Megan Rapinoe
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
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).

Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
69. Miranda Priestly (The Devil Wears Prada)
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
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
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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
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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

Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Bonus: "Big Reels" - The Craft
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
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!

Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Little Reps Rewind #10 - Lilly Ledbetter
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
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.

Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
68. Jessica Simpson
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
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
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Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619
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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
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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

Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Little Rep Rewind #9 - Hilda Solis
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
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!

Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
67. Sonia Sotomayor
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
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
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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

Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Little Rep Rewind #8 - Jessamyn Stanley
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
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!