58. Subtext: Nick Carter: The Boy Band Predator

Nick 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 Allegations Get Louder (Vulture) Nick Carter sued by a third woman who accuses him of sexually assaulting her in her teens (LA Times) Nick Carter, Backstreet Boys star, sued for alleged 2003 sexual assault of 15-year-old (The Guardian) Nick Carter sex assault case: Singer, father to appeal to Nevada Supreme Court (Newsnation) Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter Documentary, 2024 (Max) - 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ - 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/@enoughpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ enough. is a feature on Bad Copy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebadcopy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enoughpodcast/support

In 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 Weinstein timeline: How the scandal has unfolded (BBC News) Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction is overturned by New York’s top court (AP News) Anita Hill discusses overturn of Weinstein's rape conviction and what it means for #MeToo (PBS News Hour) 'We've come too far': Weinstein's overturned rape conviction won't stop #MeToo movement, advocates say (NBC News) - 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: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ - 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/@enoughpodcast⁠⁠⁠ enough. is a feature on Bad Copy: ⁠⁠⁠https://thebadcopy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enoughpodcast/support

In 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/article/new-york-philharmonic-players-not-performing-sexual-misconduct.html - 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: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ - 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/@enoughpodcast⁠⁠ enough. is a feature on Bad Copy: ⁠⁠https://thebadcopy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enoughpodcast/support

Hip 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 Nur-D online: https://nurdrocks.com - Follow Nur-D on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NurDRocks - Subscribe to Nur-D on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVtG3jIbJBFGcmhQ1zL_iA - 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: [email protected] - 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/@enoughpodcast - enough. is a feature on Bad Copy: https://thebadcopy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enoughpodcast/support

In 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 Punk Rock Therapist: https://www.thepunkrocktherapist.org Read the Make the Music Industry Safe Report: ⁠https://www.thisisenoughpodcast.com/make-music-safer.pdf - REFERENCES: Anti-Flag’s Justin Sane ‘Plans to Flee U.S.,’ Rape Accuser Claims (Rolling Stone) The Punk-Rock Predator (Rolling Stone) Anti-Flag’s Ex-Members Say ‘F-ck You’ to ‘Very Sick’ Justin Sane Amid Sexual Assault Accusations (Rolling Stone) Anti-Flag’s Justin Sane Sued for Sexual Assault  (Rolling Stone) - 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: ⁠[email protected]⁠ - Read the Make the Music Industry Safe Report: https://www.thisisenoughpodcast.com/make-music-safer.pdf - 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/@enoughpodcast⁠ enough. is a feature on Bad Copy: ⁠https://thebadcopy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enoughpodcast/support

Over 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 use their status to pressure victims into staying silent. - 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: ⁠[email protected]⁠ - Read the Make the Music Industry Safe Report: https://www.thisisenoughpodcast.com/make-music-safer.pdf - REFERENCES: ⁠Danny Elfman calls newest sexual assault claims a ‘disinformation campaign’ (LA Times⁠) ⁠Danny Elfman: New Sexual Abuse Allegations Are ‘Meritless’ and ‘Absurd’ (⁠Rolling Stone⁠⁠) Oscar-nominated composer Danny Elfman accused of sexual assault by second woman (The Guardian⁠) - 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/@enoughpodcast⁠ enough. is a feature on Bad Copy: ⁠https://thebadcopy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enoughpodcast/support

Emily 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 platforms and for purchase on her website. - Emily Wolfe’s website: https://www.emilywolfemusic.com/ Emily Wolfe on Bandcamp: https://emilywolfemusic.bandcamp.com - 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: ⁠[email protected]⁠ - 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/@enoughpodcast⁠ enough. is a feature on Bad Copy: ⁠https://thebadcopy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enoughpodcast/support

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 allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs (NPR) Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of gang rape and sex trafficking in new lawsuit (NBC News) - 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: ⁠[email protected]⁠ - 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/@enoughpodcast⁠ enough. is a feature on Bad Copy: ⁠https://thebadcopy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enoughpodcast/support

Karen 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 statute of limitations, the importance of survivors coming together to form a network, how the music industry enables predators all the way up the food chain, and Karen’s involvement with The Punk Rock Therapist. - Visit KBM Law to learn more about the legal work Karen and Shawn are doing for survivors: https://kbmlaw.com Visit The Punk Rock Therapist to learn more about the support they are providing for survivors: https://www.thepunkrocktherapist.org - 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: [email protected] - 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/@enoughpodcast enough. is a feature on Bad Copy: https://thebadcopy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enoughpodcast/support

On 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: [email protected]. - 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/@enoughpodcast enough. is a feature on Bad Copy: https://thebadcopy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enoughpodcast/support