ILL REPUTE! with Sovereign Syre & Becky Poole

Jemima Wilkinson: Publick Universal Friend

Jemima was born on November 29, 1752, in Cumberland, Rhode Island, She was the eighth of twelve children in a big, devout Quaker family. Her dad, Jeremiah Wilkinson, was super active in their local meeting house. Her mom, Amy's presence in Jemima’s life was cut tragically short—she died in 1764 when Jemima was about 12 or 13. According to accounts, Jemima was always a pretty girl, but after her mother passed away, she became lazy and combative. She would find anyway she could to get out of working, she would feign illnesses, argue and so on. She was just generally considered pretty but kind of mean and very entitled.  Then at some point in 1776, she starts acting sick, she stays in her room and won’t talk to anyone. Her family calls the doctor, who says she’s not physically ill, but clearly has mental issues. This goes on for months, until she confines herself to her bed. While later accounts say she had typhus, contemporary accounts say there was never a physical illness. But one day she emerged from her bedroom, talking in a deeper voice, and proclaiming:  That Jemima Wilkinson was dead. Their soul had left their body, and in its place was a new entity: the Publick Universal Friend, a genderless spirit sent by God to deliver a divine message to humanity. Visit us: Illreputepodcast.com support us: Parteon.com/illrepute Script by: Soveriegn Syre this weeks episode hosted by: Sovereign Syre and Josh Anderson Produced by: Josh Anderson Sources:  Hudson, David. Memoir of Jemima Wilkinson: A Preacheress of the Eighteenth Century. London: Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, 1821. A detailed early biography of Jemima Wilkinson, focusing on their transformation and the Society of Universal Friends. Wisbey, Herbert A., Jr. Pioneer Prophetess: Jemima Wilkinson, the Publick Universal Friend. Cornell University Press, 1964. A comprehensive modern analysis of the Friend’s life, teachings, and the community they founded. Brekus, Catherine A. Strangers and Pilgrims: Female Preaching in America, 1740–1845. University of North Carolina Press, 1998. Context on female religious leaders in early America and the challenges they faced. Schmidt, Leigh Eric. Hearing Things: Religion, Illusion, and the American Enlightenment. Harvard University Press, 2000. Examines religious movements like the Society of Universal Friends in the context of broader spiritual trends in 18th-century America. Butler, Jon. Awash in a Sea of Faith: Christianizing the American People. Harvard University Press, 1990. Provides context on religious diversity and dissent in colonial America. “Publick Universal Friend.” Wikipedia. Accessed [Insert Date]. Overview of the Friend’s life, teachings, and the Society of Universal Friends. Foster, Lawrence. Religion and Sexuality: The Shakers, the Mormons, and the Oneida Community. University of Illinois Press, 1984. Comparative analysis of celibate religious communities, including the Society of Universal Friends. Newspapers.com Quaker Faith and Practice. Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). A source for understanding Quaker principles and their influence on the Friend’s early life.  

Lil Repute Minisode: Happy Thanksgiving!

This week we are talking turkey about turkeyday, or tofurkey depending on your preference. Sov and Josh reveal how they are connected, discuss some strange Thanksgiving facts, speculate that Thanksgiving and Halloween as we know it now, may have actually started out as one thing, and also discuss how grateful we are to have all of you amazing listeners! HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!! Hosted by Sovereign Syre and Josh Anderson Produced by Josh Anderson support us: illreputepodcast.com NPR Article "When Thanksgiving was weird" https://www.npr.org/sections/theprotojournalist/2014/11/19/365195079/when-thanksgiving-was-weird

Susan Powter: STOP THE INSANITY!

This week Sovereign Syre and Becky Poole talk about the most controversial fitness influencer of her time...Susan Powter! Support Us: http://patreong.com/illrepute More Info: http://illreputepodcast.com Sources: Books: Powter, Susan. "Stop the Insanity!" Simon & Schuster, 1993 Powter, Susan. "The Politics of Stupid: The Cure for Obesity." Simon & Schuster, 2002 Articles: Powell, Meghan. "90s Fitness Icon Susan Powter Disappeared From Public Life After Mortifying Hollywood Experience." Fox News, 2024 Smith, Dinitia. "Susan Powter: It's Not All About Losing Weight." The New York Times, 1994 "Jamie Lee Curtis to Produce Documentary on Susan Powter's Life and Legacy." Entertainment Weekly, 2024 Poole, Sheila. "Susan Powter: The Fitness Guru's Journey from Fame to Advocacy." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2007 Liverampup Staff. "Susan Powter's Life After Coming Out as Lesbian." Liverampup.com, 2024 Video Sources: "Stop the Insanity!" Infomercial, 1992 "The Susan Powter Show," Syndicated, 1994-1995

Lil Repute Minisode: The golden toilet, Is nihilism contagious? Working through the 2nd stage of grief

On a very serious Little Repute this week: Sov refuses to speak on America's Voldemort, Josh violently ponder's wtf if anything the current administration actually cares about, other than sitting THE THRONE. They both go a little hard on Elon (but we're sure he'll be just fine.) Sovereign makes a despereate plea for some exposure therapy in the hopes of overcoming her fear of the CyberTruck

53% of White Women

This week we have a new friend joining us to cohost, Becky Poole. Originally from Minnesota, Becky is a very funny and talented, comedianne, improv actor, musician, and podcaster in her own right, as well as being just overall rad! She joins Sov as they profile and discuss the much maligned voting block of white american women who can't seem to let go of their narcissist billionaire boyfriend fantasy. They have a lot of ground to cover, and being white women themselves, do tiny bit soul searching to figure out what the heck is going ladies?! support us: illreputepodcast.com Hosted by: Sovereign Syre and Becky Poole script by: Sovereign Syre Produced and Edited by: Josh Anderson Works Cited Baldwin, James. Blues for Mister Charlie. 1964. A play exploring racial injustice, drawing on the term "Mister Charlie" as a representation of systemic oppression. Reynolds, Malvina. It Isn’t Nice. 1967. A protest song highlighting social justice themes, including references to "Mister Charlie." Hurston, Zora Neale. Glossary of Harlem Slang. A key text documenting African American vernacular, including terms like "Miss Ann." Angelou, Maya. Sepia Fashion Show. A poem addressing cultural and racial dynamics, mentioning "Miss Ann." Cassell, Jonathon. Cassell's Dictionary of Slang. 2005. Provides historical context for terms like "Mister Charlie" and "Miss Ann." Smitherman, Geneva. Black Talk: Words and Phrases from the Hood to the Amen Corner. 1994. Explores African American vernacular, including the cultural significance of "Miss Ann." Davis, Angela Y. Women, Race, and Class. 1981. A foundational text discussing white women's roles in systemic oppression and feminism’s historical limitations. Cooper, Brittney. Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower. 2018. Discusses white women's complicity in upholding white supremacy through feminism. Alexander, Michelle. The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness. 2010. Examines systemic racism and how it intersects with social narratives around "law and order." Hochschild, Arlie Russell. Strangers in Their Own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right. 2016. Investigates the cultural and economic concerns driving conservative ideologies among white working-class communities. Du Bois, W.E.B. Black Reconstruction in America. 1935. Explores the roles of white women during Reconstruction and their complicity in maintaining racial hierarchies. Phillips, Anne. Gender and Culture. 2010. Analyzes the intersections of gender, race, and cultural expectations. Media and Current Events: Coverage of incidents like the Central Park birdwatching case (2020) and Emmett Till’s murder (1955) to contextualize the "Karen" archetype. Pew Research Center. Political Polarization in the American Public. 2014. Explores voting patterns and political alignment among demographic groups, including white women. Kendzior, Sarah. The View from Flyover Country: Dispatches from the Forgotten America. 2018. Provides insights into rural and working-class dynamics that inform voting behaviors. Crenshaw, Kimberlé. Mapping the Margins: Intersectionality, Identity Politics, and Violence Against Women of Color. 1991. Introduces the concept of intersectionality and its importance in understanding diverse experiences. Lorde, Audre. Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches. 1984. Critiques the centering of white women in feminist movements and the importance of inclusive activism.