enough.

Oct 16 2024 68 ep. 32 mins 9

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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. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enoughpodcast/support

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68. Subtext: Jesse Lacey: A Pattern of Betrayal, Coercion, and Grooming

Oct 16 2024 16 mins

"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 were made public. In this episode

67. Subtext: Wilmer Valderrama: Not Like Apple Pie

Oct 02 2024 13 mins

Wilmer 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 industry so often seems to turn a bli

66. Brody: "Trauma stays with you, but you can grow around it."

Sep 18 2024 61 mins

"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 of finally speaking out.

65. Subtext: A Deal with the Devil: Lou Pearlman’s Boy Band Ponzi Scheme

Sep 04 2024 28 mins

Lou 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 positive things for popular musi

64. Cydni: "You are so much stronger than you know."

Aug 21 2024 51 mins

Cydni 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, and what gave her the strength to ov

63. Subtext: Warped Summer Extravaganza (Major Bummer)

Aug 07 2024 36 mins

For 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 Tour and how these accusations af

62. Michelle Rhoades: Part 2: "Naked and screaming for someone to help."

Jul 24 2024 42 mins

Part 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 have been on the receiving end of

61. Michelle Rhoades: Part 1: "It's me you're doing this to."

Jul 17 2024 47 mins

Michelle 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 been on the receiving end of harm fro

60. Subtext: Chris Brown: A history of abuse, harassment, and violence

Jul 03 2024 16 mins

In 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 and praise has received for his mu

59. Subtext: Dr. Luke v. Kesha: Out of The Darkness

Jun 19 2024 17 mins

For 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 have skewed judgments, and the rec