Big Reputations
A podcast about women we judged too harshly.
Episodes
Welcome to the FINAL EPISODE of Big Reputations! Thank you all for the support over the last 4+ years, we couldn't have done it without you.
To wrap up the podcast, we engage in our usual pre-episode banter, share stats from the podcast, drop some seriously silly bloopers, and then "dig a little deeper" with a series of questions for one another about our thoughts and feelings on this wonderful little project we've brought you for...
In this episode, we’re doing something a little different. Instead of doing a deep dive on one woman, we talk about a handful of women who were among the first women to do what they did. We start off by mentioning a number of firsts that we have already covered. Then we get into the main topic. We have chosen five broad categories and each picked a woman within that category to discuss. We give an overview of who these women are (o...
In 2024, we created Patreon content that included our thoughts on movies centered around female characters. With one catch, it was the first time at least one of us had seen the movie. Join as as Kim tries to convince Rebecca that midnight margaritas are not as ridiculous as they sound and as Rebecca tells us the one thing that would have made this movie, Practical Magic, 100x better for her!
Do you have thoughts on Practical Magic...
In this final fictional character episode, we learn more about Wanda Maximoff (aka The Scarlet Witch). We explore her many origin stories along with her family, real or imagined. Then we cover Wanda’s interactions with others in the MCU and beyond and discuss her influence on those around her. We consider how she is viewed by audiences, whether she is a hero or a villain, and what that means to different fans. Lastly we discuss wha...
In this episode we cover Hollywood star and icon, Elizabeth Taylor. We take you through her film career, her many marriages, her advocacy work, and more. In the process we also discuss the way Hollywood, the media, and the public perceived her relationships (because clearly that was their biggest concern) and her self-advocacy. Then we dig into some of the labels the world assigned her and break down where they came from and how va...
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,...
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, ra...
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-wome...
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 abou...
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...
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 ...
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 Ma...
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. Finall...
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 goo...
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