enough. is a podcast which aims to shine light into the darkened corners of the music industry while discussing the ways we can and should improve ourselves and, in turn, our community. This podcast may contain graphic descriptions of sexual abuse and assault, including rape. These accounts can be triggering, especially for those who have also experienced sexual trauma. enough. is hosted by Kendra Sheetz and Rich Gill.
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79: Oliver: "Every single person can always be better."
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49:58Oliver is a musician, recording engineer, and sound designer among other titles who joins Kendra and Rich to discuss the parallels between substance use recovery, trauma, and sexual assault and abuse. He also shares his experiences in the hippie/jam band music scene and discusses how the seeds of large scale societal change must be planted in the s…
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78: Renn: "Therapy and music really do go hand in hand."
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48:23Renn is a musician and clinical social worker who has been involved in DIY spaces for years. In this episode, she discusses the ways that being involved in punk rock has helped in her social work role, navigating having abusers present at her shows, and her thoughts on why the punk scene still has such a hard time believing survivors. In 2025, we a…
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RE-ISSUE: 28. Psalm One: "Speaking up for myself wasn’t a crime."
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36:42In 2022, hip hop artist and author Psalm-One spoke to us about the abuse and mistreatment she endured at the hands of Rhymesayers Entertainment, including artists on the label. This experience led her to write the book Her Word Is Bond: Navigating Hip Hop and Relationships In A Culture of Misogyny. It was recently announced that Atmosphere, a Rhyme…
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RE-ISSUE: 68. Subtext: Jesse Lacey: A Pattern of Betrayal, Coercion, and Grooming
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20:53RE-ISSUE: Brand New has been on hiatus since numerous grooming and sexual abuse accusations were made against front-man Jesse Lacey. However, in early March, Brand New announced three reunion tour dates. These were soon followed by the announcement of a nationwide tour. In light of the band’s upcoming tour, we are re-issuing a prior subtext episode…
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77. Cristy C. Road: "I think everybody needs to be angry."
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29:20Cristy C. Road is a celebrated artist, musician, and writer who has been active in the punk scene since the mid nineties. In this conversation with Kendra and Rich she talks about how music helped her find her identity, the ways that media has normalized talking about sexual assault, and the importance of conversations surrounding cancellation and …
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A lot happened during our one month break in January, so in this episode of Subtext, Kendra and Rich provide a rundown of some of the biggest news stories, including updates on past topics we've covered and a sneak peek at potential future Subtext discussions. In 2025, we are interested in talking to teachers, authors, artists, activists, counselor…
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75. Rosie Richeson: "Choose to do the right thing by your community."
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48:08Rosie Richeson, former Night Witch vocalist and current BOOB drummer, joins us on episode 75. Rosie shares her experiences with leading impromptu support groups after shows, being "cancelled" for speaking out about inequalities in the music scene, the importance of trying to build much needed community spaces (even if they’re not always successful)…
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74. Subtext: Ultimate Betrayal: The Gisele Pelicot Trial
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22:48Kendra and Rich discuss the greatly publicized French trial in which Dominque Pelicot, along with 50 other men he solicited, was accused and charged of raping and assaulting his wife Gisele. They also discuss the impact of this guilty verdict, and the ways that it has impacted people worldwide. In 2025, we are interested in talking to teachers, aut…
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73. Ruby Blu: "It’s up to us what we tolerate and what we build."
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1:05:47Ruby Blu is an educator, musician, and the lead singer / songwriter for the Minnesota-based band Red Eyed Ruby. In this wide ranging conversation, Ruby Blu shares her expertise on how the patriarchy hurts everyone in our society, including men, what the path for repair and accountability can look like for perpetrators, and her path to becoming a mu…
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72. Corinne Caouette: "Step into that discomfort and try to experience what somebody else feels."
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1:03:20Corinne Caouette is a Minneapolis-based booker, activist, advocate and musician, performing and writing music with her band, Black Widows. In this wide ranging conversation with Kendra and Rich, Corinne discusses the ups and downs of being self managed, her experiences in a primarily femme band, and the importance of truly seeing, understanding and…
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71. Subtext: The Rest is Yet to Come (2024 In Review)
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31:04Kendra and Rich look back at the topics they've covered and guests they've had in 2024 while also sharing what they have in store for 2025. Visit our website: https://www.thisisenoughpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enough.podcast Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@enou…
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After the disheartening results of the US presidential election, Rich and Kendra discuss how to move themselves and the podcast forward in preparation of a Trump presidency, which will likely be rife with even more sexism and hatred than the first term. References Just a List of the Bizarre, Gross, and Upsetting Things JD Vance Has Said About Women…
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69. Dr. Nicole Bedera: "You don’t choose to be a survivor. It just happens to you."
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1:24:54Sociologist and author, Dr. Nicole Bedera, joins Kendra and Rich to discuss her new book, On the Wrong Side: How Universities Protect Perpetrators and Betray Survivors of Sexual Violence. The book was released on October 1st, 2024, to critical and public acclaim, resonating with people across countless industries and landing in the Amazon Top 10 fo…
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68. Subtext: Jesse Lacey: A Pattern of Betrayal, Coercion, and Grooming
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16:50"Sic Transit Gloria… Glory Fades" was one of the breakout songs for Long Island band Brand New but it could just as easily be a description of their long running career. The dizzying heights the band had reached in the mid to late 2000’s all came crashing down in 2017 when allegations of grooming and sexual misconduct against singer Jesse Lacey wer…
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67. Subtext: Wilmer Valderrama: Not Like Apple Pie
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13:32Wilmer Valderrama became a household name in the early 2000's as the character Fez on That 70's Show. At the same time he became a tabloid mainstay for his relationships with teenage Lindsey Lohan, Mandy Moore, and Demi Lovato. In this episode Kendra and Rich break down Valderrama's history of dating very young artists and why the entertainment ind…
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66. Brody: "Trauma stays with you, but you can grow around it."
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1:01:42"Brody" worked her way up to manager at a popular music venue in her city. During her time there, she witnessed a number of egregious and illegal activities perpetrated by the owner. When she became vocal about what she had experienced, she was fired. In this episode, we discuss how power dynamics play into harassment and abuse, and the positives o…
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65. Subtext: A Deal with the Devil: Lou Pearlman’s Boy Band Ponzi Scheme
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28:53Lou Pearlman is best known for two things, launching the careers of some of the biggest pop artists of the 1990’s and being the mastermind behind one of the largest ponzi schemes in the history of the United States. In this episode of subtext Kendra and Rich break down both sides of Lou Pearlman and talk about how someone who seemingly did so many …
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64. Cydni: "You are so much stronger than you know."
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51:07Cydni spent ten years in a relationship with the singer of a popular band that became increasingly more abusive, both physically and mentally, before she removed herself from it in 2023. In this episode she talks about what caused her to ignore the red flags she noticed at the beginning of the relationship, the ways in which the abuse escalated, an…
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63. Subtext: Warped Summer Extravaganza (Major Bummer)
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36:01For almost a quarter of a century, Warped Tour was the can’t-miss festival of the year for teenage and young adult fans of punk rock and all its variations. In its later years, a slew of sexual assault allegations overshadowed the bands and camaraderie for which it initially stood. In this episode, Kendra and Rich break down the history of Warped T…
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62. Michelle Rhoades: Part 2: "Naked and screaming for someone to help."
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42:30Part 2: Michelle details the brutal and public rape she experienced, as a minor, by the singer of a well-known rock band. She also discusses how her story has been falsely represented in books and interviews by members of that band, and what her path to healing has looked like since that time. This is the second half of a two part interview. If you…
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61. Michelle Rhoades: Part 1: "It's me you're doing this to."
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47:38Michelle Rhoades came of age in the early days of the highly influential Hollywood punk and glam rock scene. In this episode, she talks about growing up in Los Angeles and how a chance encounter with the future singer of a famous rock band led to a harrowing, life-altering experience. This is the first half of a two part interview.- If you have bee…
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60. Subtext: Chris Brown: A history of abuse, harassment, and violence
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16:45In 2009, Chris Brown made headlines when he viciously beat artist and singer Rihanna during a domestic dispute. After a brief hiatus, Brown continued his career without seemingly any setbacks. Fifteen years after the initial incident, Rich and Kendra discuss other examples of Brown engaging in domestic abuse and violent outbursts and the accolades …
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59. Subtext: Dr. Luke v. Kesha: Out of The Darkness
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17:42For nine years, award winning producer Dr. Luke and pop songstress Kesha battled in court over her accusations that she was drugged, raped, emotionally abused, and body shamed by the producer. Kendra and Rich discuss numerous facets of the lawsuits, including the complexities of multi state suits, interpersonal ties to the music industry which may …
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58. Subtext: Nick Carter: The Boy Band Predator
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15:04Nick Carter of the multi platinum selling boy band, The Backstreet Boys, has recently come under scrutiny for numerous allegations of sexual assault. We discuss the allegations, the girl and boy band industry of the 90s, and Fallen Idols, a documentary recently released about Nick and Aaron Carter. - REFERENCES Nick Carter Sexual-Assault Allegation…
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57. Subtext: Harvey Weinstein: You Can't Overturn Progress
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11:22In 2017, dozens of women came forward to speak out against the abuse they faced from film mogul and heavyweight Harvey Weinstein. In April 2024, after an extensive appeals process, his New York conviction was overturned. Rich and Kendra discuss what this means for his future, the #metoo movement, and survivors nationwide. - REFERENCES Harvey Weinst…
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56. Subtext: Perversion and Prestige: The New York Philharmonic Cover-up
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9:10In 2010 Cara Kizer reported that she was drugged and raped by two members of the NY Philharmonic Orchestra. In this episode of subtext we look at the aftermath of those accusations and what the ensuing ten years looked like for Kizer including how the orchestra itself handled her coming forward. Read the Vulture article: https://www.vulture.com/art…
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55. Nur-D: "It’s the moves you make, when it’s not easy, that will shift the future."
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57:30Hip hop artist Nur-D joins us from the Twin Cities to discuss his zero-tolerance policy regarding playing bills with rapists/abusers and his refusal to play at venues which allow them on their stages. He shares his negative experiences with one of the major venues in Minneapolis and how his career continues to advance without their support. - Visit…
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54. Subtext: Justin Sane: Lies He Told The Children
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15:30In July of 2023, Justin Sane, a.k.a Justin Geever, frontman of the political punk band Anti-Flag, was accused of rape and assault by multiple women. As a result, the band broke up and dissolved their record label, A-F Records. Kendra and Rich share updates on the case including litigation and Geever’s recent plans to flee the country. - Visit the P…
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53. Subtext: Danny Elfman: Orchestrated Grooming
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16:08Over the course of Danny Elfman’s decades plus career he has worked with the biggest names in the entertainment industry and also had sexual assault and harassment accusations levied against him. In this episode, Kendra and Rich break down these allegations and how they tie into the bigger conversation of grooming and how high profile entertainers …
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52. Emily Wolfe: "I decided to step into my power."
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32:50Emily Wolfe was in the midst of a tour when she found out that a member of her team sexually assaulted someone. Emily discusses how her decision to let this person go impacted her life and informed her art, and how important it is that live shows are a place where people can feel safe. - Emily's new album, The Blowback, is available on streaming pl…
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Kendra and Rich discuss the recent allegations and subsequent lawsuit against Sean "Diddy” Combs, his extensive musical career, and the history of assault accusations that have been levied against him, as far back as the early 90’s. - REFERENCES: A Brief Look at Diddy’s History of Controversies and Allegations (Rolling Stone) A look at the allegati…
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50. Karen Barth Menzies & Shawn Vincent: "Survivors are not defined by their trauma."
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50:29Karen Barth Mensies is a litigation attorney who represents survivors of sexual abuse and harassment. Shawn Vincent works alongside Karen as a litigation consultant. The two have been working tirelessly on a myriad of high profile sexual assault allegation cases and fighting to extend statutes of limitations nationwide. Karen and Shawn discuss the …
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49. Subtext: we are enough. and we’re great at doing stuff. An end-of-year wrap up.
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13:00On the final subtext of 2023, Kendra and Rich look back at some of the highlights from the last year and look ahead to what's in store for 2024. - If you have been on the receiving end of harm from someone: be it artist, venue owner, audience member, or someone else and would like to share your story on a future episode, please reach out to us at: …
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48. Joe: #SpeakingOut: Wrestling's moment of reckoning
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42:09In June 2020, the hashtag #SpeakingOut started trending on Twitter as numerous women came forward with stories of the abuse, assaults, and harassment they had experienced as wrestlers. On this episode, Kendra and Rich talk to independent wrestling fan Joe about what this meant for the world of professional wrestling and how these stories had previo…
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On this episode of Subtext, Kendra and Rich break down the court filings against Lizzo and discuss her problematic past. They also discuss the complications that arise when an artist goes from a small touring outfit to a large production arena act and how this can impact the power dynamics and interpersonal relationships.- REFERENCES: Former Lizzo …
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46. Shannon: "I wasn't recognizable to myself anymore."
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54:00Shannon details the horrific trauma she suffered during a toxic and abusive relationship with a well-connected East Coast tattoo artist. She also discusses how that relationship directly contributed to a years long struggle with alcoholism. After hitting rock bottom during the pandemic, Shannon walks us through her journey of going to rehab, gettin…
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On this episode, Kendra and Rich give a quick overview of the popular EDM DJ Diplo and the many allegations that have been levied against him over the past several years. - REFERENCES: Diplo Responds to Quenlin Blackwell 'Grooming' Accusations (Paper) After Multiple Claims of Rape & Grooming, Diplo Accepted at Stagecoach (savingcountrymusic.com) Di…
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44. Veronica De Hart: "It's okay to have complicated feelings."
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50:03Veronica De Hart discusses her entrance into the punk scene in 2021 after years of advocacy work. She shares her own personal history of sexual assault along with her goal to make Camp Punkslyvania, and the scene as a whole, a safer place for everyone. -If you have been on the receiving end of harm from someone: be it artist, venue owner, audience …
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Kendra and Rich share the ways in which they support each other and the importance of having a strong support system when the emotional weight of engaging in persistent discourse on trauma is at its heaviest. - If you have been on the receiving end of harm from someone: be it artist, venue owner, audience member, or someone else and would like to s…
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42. Lily Davis: "Healing happens in community and clarity with others."
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45:20This guest has asked that they remain anonymous. We refer to her as "Lily" throughout the episode. While in college in the Midwest, Lily began a long distance relationship with a musician from her home state on the East Coast. Upon returning home early due to the pandemic, relationship red flags became more noticeable and resulted in sexual assault…
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Rich and Kendra discuss what happens when a survivor of sexual assault or abuse by a musician comes forward. They explain the repercussions of speaking out, the impact when other artists remain silent or align themselves with abusers, and the massive influence that music fans can have as a driving force for change in today's culture. - If you have …
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40. Kristina Sarhadi: "People don't hang their whole lives on a music scene, but we do."
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56:42Kristina found salvation in the punk community as an escape from her home life. But when she finally met her idol, the singer of a political punk band that helped shape her values, instead of treating her like part of the community, he raped her. Kristina describes the details of that night, how it changed the trajectory of her life and how she int…
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39. Subtext: Danny Masterson: Guilty of Rape
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17:50On this episode of subtext, Kendra and Rich discuss the results of actor Danny Masterson's recent court retrial in which he was found guilty of 2 of 3 counts of rape. They consider the role that the Church of Scientology played in Masterson's defense, how Hollywood reacted to the initial accusations, and how this ruling could set a precedent for si…
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38. Bek Graham & Bridget Nicole Rose: Get A.M.P.T.
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51:49Grand Rapids, Michigan musicians Bek Graham and Bridget Nicole Rose join us to discuss A.M.P.T. - or A.rtists & M.usicians P.rogressing T.ogether - a collaborative group and zine. We learn the process of how it all came together and the ways a zine about abuse in the music scene can be an asset to communities far beyond their own. In their words: a…
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On this episode of Subtext, Kendra and Rich discuss a recent YouTube video entitled Trauma is Trauma: A Mental Health Talk with Kevin Smith and follow up on a promise from a prior episode, #30, by discussing helpful books which address trauma, consent, improving yourself and the spaces around you, and more. Trauma is Trauma: A Mental Health Talk wi…
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36. Kaija Rae: "I won't live in the shadows anymore."
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40:48Kaija, a Seattle-based photographer and musician, shares her history of abuse stemming from a photography teacher who was 20 years her senior. He used his local notoriety and position of power to groom, gaslight, and manipulate her over the course of several years. Kaija also speaks to the work she’s done to address her trauma and rebuild her confi…
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35. Subtext: The Rise in Online Harassment
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16:44On this episode of subtext, Kendra and Rich define and outline different forms of online harassment, their emotional and mental repercussions, and explain how they can affect victims/survivors of abuse. If you have been on the receiving end of harm from someone: be it artist, venue owner, audience member, or someone else and would like to share you…
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34. Jason Garcia: "I've Been Dealing with Bullies Since I Can Remember."
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36:15Jason Garcia joins us to speak about the Minneapolis music community's uprising against abuse, along with the pushback that they have received from using their privilege to speak out on behalf of victims/survivors. Jason Garcia (they/them) lives and works in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They work for a nonprofit that aims to increase food sovereignty fo…
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33. Subtext: Marilyn Manson: Shockrock Superstar or Born Villain?
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27:38On this episode of subtext, Kendra and Rich dive into Marilyn Manson's long history of shocking and repulsive behavior and discuss the dangers when carefully crafted personas are used as scapegoats. - REFERENCES: Marilyn Manson Sued for Sexual Assault of a Minor (Rolling Stone) Marilyn Manson faces more sex abuse allegations (The Guardian) He “Horr…
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32. Shawna Potter: The Small Moments Make a Big Impact
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50:19Shawna Potter, front-person of the hardcore-punk band War on Women, and author of Making Spaces Safer: A Guide to Giving Harassment the Boot Wherever You Work, Play, and Gather joins us. We discuss changes in the dynamics of the music scene, the basics of making spaces safer for the masses, and the importance of creating educational guides for the …
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