Big Reputations

63. Rita Moreno

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
 
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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:
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

Little Rep Rewind #4 - Poison Ivy

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.
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62. Greta Thunberg

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.
 
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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:
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
 

Little Rep Rewind #3 - Keke Palmer

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

61. Mariah Carey

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
 
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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 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

Little Rep Rewind #2 - Women of All Red Nations

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.
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60. Women of the Civil Rights Movement

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
 
 
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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:
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
 

Little Rep Rewind #1 - Hedy Lamarr

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!
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59. Cruella DeVil

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
 
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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:
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

Bonus: End of Year Recap and Bloopers 2023

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.
 
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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