In this week's episode we discuss a second fictional character. This time we talk about Ms. Lydia Bennett from Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice. We provide a brief summary of the book and author, then discuss how Lydia is represented in the novel (and certain film adaptations). We also investigate how she was perceived by her sisters, her parents, and society at large. Then we talk about some of the reasons Lydia might have acted the way she did, considering what might have been going on in her head, but more importantly, how society and those around her affected her decisions in life. Finally we wrap up with what we think Lydia represents when we look beyond her categorization as a silly teenage girl. 

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Hosts: Kimberly Fludd and Rebecca Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Wallace

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca Salois

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Sources:

Pride and Prejudice Mini-Series on HBO

The Real Lydia Bennet, by Emma McGrory

Jane Austen’s Most Widely Mocked Character is Also Her Most Subversive, by Rachel Dunphy

This week we discuss the one and only Yoko Ono, a Japanese multimedia artist, singer, songwriter, and peace activist in her own right. We talk about how she was perceived by Beatles fans, the media, and those around her. Then we address rumors about her relationship with John Lennon and, more importantly, her art. But of course, as always, we also talk about the truth beneath those rumors. Finally we wrap up with the impact that Ono has had on the art and music world in recent years.

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Hosts: Kimberly Fludd and Rebecca Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Wallace

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca Salois

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• Yoko Ono Lennon - Then and Now

In this episode we discuss Anne Boleyn, Queen of England from 1533 to 1536, the second wife of King Henry 8th and mother of Queen Elizabeth I. We talk about her early life, how she became queen, and what her experiences were during that time. We discuss some of the rumors about her and how they relate to the realities we know about and understand today. And finally we discuss the impact she has had on history, including contemporary media representations of her.

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Hosts: Kimberly Fludd and Rebecca Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Wallace

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca Salois

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Sources:

• The Last Days of Anne Boleyn, a BBC Documentary

In this week's episode, we go across the pod (and then come right back!) to discuss Meghan Markle, an American member of the British royal family and a former actress. And as we discover, she is also much more. We talk about her treatment from the media, the royal family, and more. Join us as we share a little about Markle beyond the tabloids and rumors and discuss where Markle is today and what she and her family are up to.

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Hosts: Kimberly Fludd and Rebecca Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Wallace

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca Salois

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Sources:

• Prince Harry and Meghan: Truly, Madly, Deeply a documentary directed by Mark Radice

In this week's episode, we talk about what women wear and why they wear it, including how we’ve been judged for what we wear and how (and why) we’ve judged others. This is followed by what the media has been saying about women and clothing on a number of topics, including size, age, and more. Then we dip into some of the societal reasons behind these issues (cough, cough: the patriarchy and capitalism). Finally we address the impact that these judgements have on women in today's world.

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Hosts: Kimberly Fludd and Rebecca Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Wallace

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca Salois and Kimberly Fludd

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Sources:

Nevertheless, She Wore It, by Ann Shen

The Pocket: A Hidden History of Women’s Lives, 1660–1900 by Barbara Burman

“Suddenly It’s Bare Season” by Guy Trebay for the New York Times

In this episode, we’re doing something different. We’re going to talk about a fictional character: Regina Geroge from Mean Girls. We’re going to discuss her “mean-girl” facade and how other characters perceived her based on the image she portrayed and how she openly (or not so openly) treated them. And then we’re going to talk about some of the reasons she might have acted that way. Dig a little below the surface. Finally we’ll wrap up with our predictions for Regina “17 years later” (Harry Potter style, lol!... okay that was 19 years later, but you get the idea!)

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Hosts: Kimberly Fludd and Rebecca Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Wallace

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca Salois

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Sources:

1. Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman

In this episode of Big Reputations, we talk about famed English singer and songwriter, Amy Winehouse. We discuss the things the media said about her and share a little bit about the Amy that existed beyond the tabloids. We wrap up by chatting about her legacy, ten years after her death.

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Hosts: Kimberly Fludd and Rebecca Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Wallace

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca Salois

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• Oscar award winning Amy, a 2015 British documentary film directed by Asif Kapadia

Welcome to Big Reputations!

Ever judge a person and it turns out you didn't have the whole story? Ever learn there was a lot more to a person's story than you first realized? Join us, Kimberly and Rebecca, as we separate the little lies from the Big Reputations!

In this episode, we will be discussing Cyntoia Brown, a now 33 year old woman, who was arrested for murder when she was only a 16 year old child. The jury did not agree with her plea of self-defense and she was convicted. While it may be unknown if she truly acted in self-defense, the fact is, she was a child forced into sex trafficking. Brown’s conviction and subsequent release has led her to speak out about the criminal justice system and work to change it.

Trigger warnings for domestic abuse, rape, and underage sex trafficking.

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Cyntoia Brown on Twitter: @cyntoia_brown

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Hosts: Kimberly Fludd and Rebecca Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Wallace

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca Salois

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Welcome to Big Reputations!

Ever judge a person and it turns out you didn't have the whole story? Ever learn there was a lot more to a person's story than you first realized? Join us, Kimberly and Rebecca, as we separate the little lies from the Big Reputations!

In this episode we cover the one name that came up time and again when we explained the premise to our podcast: Monica Lewinsky. Join us as we discuss the ways in which the media portrayed Lewinsky, the nuanced information that revealed that there was more to the story than the media was letting on, and the problematic power-structure of the so-called relationship between Lewinsky and Clinton. Stick around to hear what Lewinsky is up to today and how she has turned things around and defined her own Big Reputation. 

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Monica Lewinsky on Twitter: @MonicaLewinsky 

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Hosts: Kimberly Fludd and Rebecca Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Wallace

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca Salois

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Sources:

Monica’s Story, by Andrew Morton

“Exclusive: Monica Lewinsky Writes about Her Affair with President Clinton”

“Lewinsky Had Tense Home Life Before Moving to Capital,” by Melinda Henneberger

“How Lewinsky, at 22, Reached Corridors of Power, by Alessandra Stanley 

“How Monica Lewinsky Finally Noticed that Stain on Her Dress,” Nikki Schwab 

“Monica Lewinsky Will Continue to Control the Narrative,” by Candice Helfand-Rogers

Lewinsky Tapes

Welcome to Big Reputations!

Ever judge a person and it turns out you didn't have the whole story? Ever learn there was a lot more to a person's story than you first realized? Join us, Kimberly and Rebecca, as we separate the little lies from the Big Reputations!

Follow the podcast:

Twitter: @BigRepPod

Instagram: @BigReputationsPod

Hosts: Kimberly Fludd and Rebecca Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Wallace

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca Salois