Big Reputations

Or maybe we should say Random Chit Chat w/bloopers... because there's not a lot of bloopers and PLENTY of chit chat.

Kim shares her birth story and Rebecca makes a new friend! Okay, two if you count Kim's new baby!

This month we will be sharing our Little Rep episode on 17th Century Midwife, Justine Siegemund, which was originally released  September 27th, 2023.

Enjoy!

This episode we welcome our very first guest co-host, Rebecca's sister Brooke, and we give the month off to new mom, Kim. We discuss the role of stepmoms, in our own lives and in general. From the bad to the good, and everything in between. We define the term and explore how it has evolved over the past several centuries, including the introduction of the stepmom in stories and fairy tales. Then we explore the fairy tale side of things in more depth, looking into the ways in which adaptations of these tales have perpetuated the myth of the wicked stepmother. But we also consider some positive media representations as well. Next we compare the expectations of stepmoms and stepdads and discuss cultural expectations for women in this role. Finally we explore the mental health impacts, both positive and negative, of the stepmom role on women, from their families to society in general.

Follow the podcast:

BlueSky and Twitter: @BigRepPod

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Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod

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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:

• “Parenting Stress, Perceived Child Regard, and Depressive Symptoms Among Stepmothers and Biological Mothers,” by Danielle N. Shapiro and Abigail J. Stewart

Enjoy this week's former Patreon Exclusive episode on Lily Tomlin! We originally released this episode in January 2023 and it was only our 11th episode. If you like this episode, you can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/bigreputationspod and listen to any one of our 40 or so other episodes!

In this episode, we discuss the history and origins of the most famous pig on the planet, Miss Piggy! From what people thought of her, to what she thought of herself, we explore how her image has changed over the years. From diva, who can do it all, to accusations of being a violent abuser, we chat about how her personality often rubbed people the wrong way. Lastly we cover how she became a feminist and gay icon, despite or because of her attitude.

Trigger Warnings - physical and emotional abuse

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:

• “Miss Piggy: Why I Am a Feminist,” by Miss Piggy for Time magazine

Continuing with our Latina celebration and in conjunction with our Rita Moreno episode earlier this month, we bring you a fresh from the Little Reps vault, a rewind episode on Gloria Calderón Kellett! Enjoy!

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.

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:

• Rita Moreno: A Memoir, by Rita Moreno

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

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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)

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