51. Subtext: Diddy: Press Stop

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 - 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 - 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. - 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

In 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 previously been swept under the rug for as long as sports entertainment has been around. They also discuss the parallels between the indie wrestling and punk / hardcore scenes and how the fans can change the direction of both these industries for the better. 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 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. - 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