Best Justin Rhoades Podcasts (2024)

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62. Michelle Rhoades: Part 2: "Naked and screaming for someone to help." 42:30

1h ago42:30

42:30

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…

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61. Michelle Rhoades: Part 1: "It's me you're doing this to." 47:38

2h ago47:38

47:38

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 bee…

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60. Subtext: Chris Brown: A history of abuse, harassment, and violence 16:45

14d ago16:45

16:45

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 …

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59. Subtext: Dr. Luke v. Kesha: Out of The Darkness 17:42

28d ago17:42

17:42

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 …

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58. Subtext: Nick Carter: The Boy Band Predator 15:04

2M ago15:04

15:04

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 Allegation…

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57. Subtext: Harvey Weinstein: You Can't Overturn Progress 11:22

2M ago11:22

11:22

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 Weinst…

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56. Subtext: Perversion and Prestige: The New York Philharmonic Cover-up 9:10

3M ago9:10

9:10

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/art…

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55. Nur-D: "It’s the moves you make, when it’s not easy, that will shift the future." 57:30

3M ago57:30

57:30

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…

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54. Subtext: Justin Sane: Lies He Told The Children 15:30

4M ago15:30

15:30

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 P…

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53. Subtext: Danny Elfman: Orchestrated Grooming 16:08

5M ago16:08

16:08

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 …

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52. Emily Wolfe: "I decided to step into my power." 32:50

5M ago32:50

32:50

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 pl…

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51. Subtext: Diddy: Press Stop 13:44

6M ago13:44

13:44

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." 50:29

7M ago50:29

50:29

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 …

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49. Subtext: we are enough. and we’re great at doing stuff. An end-of-year wrap up. 13:00

8M ago13:00

13:00

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: …

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48. Joe: #SpeakingOut: Wrestling's moment of reckoning 42:09

9M ago42:09

42:09

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 previo…

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47. Subtext: The Lizzo Conundrum 17:03

9M ago17:03

17:03

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." 54:00

9M ago54:00

54:00

Shannon 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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45. Subtext: What did Diplo do? 16:29

10M ago16:29

16:29

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." 50:03

10M ago50:03

50:03

Veronica 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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43. Subtext: How we do self-care. 21:15

11M ago21:15

21:15

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." 45:20

11M ago45:20

45:20

This 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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41. Subtext: What happens next. 14:00

12M ago14:00

14:00

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." 56:42

1y ago56:42

56:42

Kristina 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 17:50

1y ago17:50

17:50

On 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. 51:49

1y ago51:49

51:49

Grand 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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37. Subtext: The enough. Book Club 40:08

1y ago40:08

40:08

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." 40:48

1y ago40:48

40:48

Kaija, 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 16:44

1y ago16:44

16:44

On 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." 36:15

1+ y ago36:15

36:15

Jason 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? 27:38

1+ y ago27:38

27:38

On 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 50:19

1+ y ago50:19

50:19

Shawna 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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31. Subtext: Livin' on the Edge: Steven Tyler and Statutory Rape 22:18

1+ y ago22:18

22:18

On this episode of subtext, Kendra and Rich discuss the recent lawsuit alleging sexual assault of a minor against Steven Tyler. Plus, the history of rock stars getting a pass for committing statutory rape. - REFERENCES: Steven Tyler Confessed to ‘Crimes of Passion’ With a 16-Year-Old in His Own Memoir (Vice) Steven Tyler, Axl Rose and 'lots and lot…

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30. Subtext: Talkin' 'bout Trauma Therapy 34:02

1+ y ago34:02

34:02

On this episode of Subtext, Kendra and Rich discuss different types of therapy, with an emphasis on EMDR and the benefits that Kendra has gotten from it. 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 …

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29. Subtext: #metoo in Music: Is it our turn yet? 21:54

1+ y ago21:54

21:54

The clock is ticking on the music industry’s need for its #metoo day of reckoning. Kendra and Rich discuss what must happen for us to get there. 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: th…

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28. Psalm One: "Speaking up for myself wasn’t a crime." 34:45

1+ y ago34:45

34:45

Hip Hop Artist and author Psalm One joins us to discuss her experiences with Rhymesayers, a popular Minneapolis record label. Her courage in coming forward helped others share similar stories of abuse and mistreatment. This resulted in members of the community speaking out against the label with the Boycott Rhymesayers movement. We also discuss how…

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27. Subtext: The Trouble With Kanye 25:17

1+ y ago25:17

25:17

In this episode of subtext, we discuss a man who has been dominating the 24 hr news cycle for the last month, Kanye West. While his anti-semetic comments have halted his career, we dive into his problematic and abusive behaviors towards women, specifically his stalking of ex wife Kim Kardashian. A quick note about the timing of this episode: After …

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26. Danny Wolf: "The Perks Of Being A Small Flower" 32:15

1+ y ago32:15

32:15

Danny Wolf talks about the childhood sexual trauma he experienced at the hands of a family member and how that affected his relationships later in life. He also shares a song he wrote about that abusive event. Danny Wolf, a musician who currently plays in Danny Russel Wolf, The Haunted Hallows, The Getaways, and The New Bodies. Previously, he was i…

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25. Subtext: The Statute Of Limitations And Why It's Important 14:43

1+ y ago14:43

14:43

In this episode of subtext, our information driven subset, we define and discuss the statute of limitations as it relates to rape and assault. We break down the statues in different states and discuss the need for lengthening term limits. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@enoughpodcast If you have been on the receiving end of …

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24. Laura Danger: "You're leaving the party. I'm not leaving the party." 49:43

2y ago49:43

49:43

Educator, activist, and creator Laura Danger joins us to discuss meeting people through the social media platforms of the early aughts, how age differences and power dynamics are intrinsically tied, and how being able to trust those around us is essential to strengthening our communities. Get to know Laura and learn more about Fair Play and the wor…

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23. Subtext: So an artist is accused. Now what? 26:40

2y ago26:40

26:40

Hosts Kendra and Rich discuss all angles of what could happen when an artist is accused of misconduct from the fan's point of view. They also discuss their personal viewpoints on separating the art from the artist. 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 …

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22. Subtext: Let's talk about consent. 13:43

2y ago13:43

13:43

On this edition of Subtext, our information-driven subset, Kendra and Rich define and discuss consent, how it was taught to them growing up, and how the term has changed over the years. They also discuss FRIES, the acronym created by Planned Parenthood that’s commonly used as a reference in sexual education. If you have been on the receiving end of…

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21. Subtext: Progress Over Perfection 27:17

2y ago27:17

27:17

We believe in change and accountability over canceling someone. With that in mind, we both share a past personal story in which we responded inappropriately when confronted with the abuse of someone we know. 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 shar…

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20. Jess Kanzenbach: "Ope and out of there" 1:02:05

2y ago1:02:05

1:02:05

Jess joins us to discuss a past relationship in which she faced abuse that manifested in gaslighting, love bombing, bullying, and other forms of psychological 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 your story on a future episode, please r…

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19. Subtext: Realities of Rape 15:55

2y ago15:55

15:55

On this episode of Subtext, our information-driven subset, we break down the hard data on rape using analogies our show-going listeners can relate to. We also discuss the myths surrounding false reporting.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 y…

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18. Kendra Sheetz: "Between the screaming and the silence" 54:29

2y ago54:29

54:29

For our one year anniversary, founder and co-host Kendra Sheetz recounts her own story of abuse and gaslighting at the hands of a former partner. We also talk about the similarities between her experience and those of some of our past guests, and the bond that exists between victim/survivors. If you have been on the receiving end of harm from someo…

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17. Subtext: Depp v. Heard Trial 18:18

2y ago18:18

18:18

On this episode of Subtext, our information-driven subset, we review the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard defamation suit. We discuss what the outcome of the trial means for survivors and the Me Too movement, how this establishes dangerous case law, and how the overturning of Roe v. Wade and this ruling are the beginning of a detrimental turn of events i…

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16. Becky Fontaine: "Onstage, I am everything I wish I had seen as a little girl" 48:17

2y ago48:17

48:17

Becky Fontaine (Nathan Gray and the Iron Roses) joins us to discuss her personal struggles with abuse, finding herself again with the aid of therapy, and the double-edged sword of being completely raw and open when performing onstage. If you have been on the receiving end of harm from someone: be it artist, venue owner, audience member, or someone …

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15. Subtext: Reproductive Rights 17:51

2y ago17:51

17:51

On this episode of Subtext, our information-driven subset, we do a deep dive into Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court case. We discuss its origins, what the current case law means, and what could happen if overturned by the Supreme Court. If you have been on the receiving end of harm from someone: be it artist, venue owner, audience member, or …

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14. Jordan Maxx: "They can't use my sexuality as a weapon anymore." 32:19

2y ago32:19

32:19

Adult film actress Jordan Maxx shares what it was like to book shows and tour with bands as a woman in a patriarchal scene, how becoming a sex worker helped her reclaim her sexuality and body, and why sex workers favor decriminalization over legalization. Jordan Maxx on OnlyFans: https://onlyfans.com/jordanmaxx Jordan Maxx on Instagram: https://www…

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13. Subtext: DARVO 15:37

2y ago15:37

15:37

On this episode of Subtext, our information-driven subset, we focus on DARVO by breaking down the acronym, tracing the origin of gaslighting, and talking through the reasons victims/survivors are not always believed. Resources: How Narcissists Use DARVO to Escape Accountability: https://www.narcissisticabuserehab.com/darvo DARVO on Wikipedia: https…

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