Cheer Incorporated

Cheer Sexual Abuse Survivor Interview - Victoria Shares Her Story

FITSNews director of research Jennifer Wood sits with cheer abuse survivor Victoria.  Hear her reflect on the abuse she suffered, how it's changed her life, and why she decided to come forward with her story.This episode marks the end of season one of the Cheer Incorporated podcast, which will return following FITSNews' coverage of Alex Murdaugh's murder trial.  We have more great interviews and episodes in production and look forward to season two.  Thank you for your support.  EP1: Shattered TrustEP 2: A Secret CultureEP 3: Building The EmpireEP 4: The Last to KnowEP 5: Zero ConsequencesEP 6: The Groomer's PlaybookEP 7: Standing Up Alone - Twins' Mom Kristen Shares Her StoryEP 8: SilencedEP 9: The VillageEP 10: The WhyEP 11: Army of EnablersEP 12: Our Hands Are TiedEP 13: Twins' Mom Interview Pt 2: A Path ForwardEP 14: Cheer Attorney Amy Gaffney InterviewEP 15: Carolina to California: More Allegations of Abuse

Carolina to California - More Allegations of Abuse

The Cheer Incorporated scandal landed on the west coast following the filing of a federal lawsuit in the central district of California – the latest formal allegations tied to the culture of sex abuse within the American cheerleading industry.This episode of Cheer Incorporated breaks the latest allegations down - and delves into the inner working of cheer industry governing bodies which have been alleged to have failed to prevent the abuse of minor athletes in a growing number of states. EP1: Shattered TrustEP 2: A Secret CultureEP 3: Building The EmpireEP 4: The Last to KnowEP 5: Zero ConsequencesEP 6: The Groomer's PlaybookEP 7: Standing Up Alone - Twins' Mom Kristen Shares Her StoryEP 8: SilencedEP 9: The VillageEP 10: The WhyEP 11: Army of EnablersEP 12: Our Hands Are TiedEP 13: Twins' Mom Interview Pt 2: A Path ForwardEp 14: Cheer Attorney Amy Gaffney Interview

Legal Drama Escalates - Cheer Attorney Amy Gaffney Interview

The Cheer Incorporated team traveled to Charleston S.C. to speak with employment attorney Amy Gaffney about her role in  recent  Cheer sexual abuse lawsuits.  Gaffney's insights into the Ohio suit, as well as her ability to provide a defense attorney's perspective on the pending litigation, make this conversation one you won't want to miss. 

A Path Forward: Twins’ Mom Kristen Gives Cheer Abuse Victims Advice

The Cheer Incorporated podcast production team had the pleasure of speaking with “The Twins’ Mom” Kristen in late October, 2022. Kristen’s sons are victims of so-called “cheerlebrity,” Jerry Harris.  In our first conversation with Kristen  she recounted her and her son's story of standing up - even when that meant standing up alone.  In this episode she shares advice for current survivors, as well as her opinion on where the cheerleading industry must go to right its systemic wrongs.  Kristen has generously offered her support to survivors and their loved ones.  She can be reached on Twitter @_kristenerika_Previous Episodes:EP1: Shattered Trust EP 2: A Secret Culture EP 3: Building The Empire EP 4: The Last to KnowEP 5: Zero ConsequencesEP 6: The Groomer's PlaybookEP 7: Standing Up Alone - Twins' Mom Kristen Shares Her StoryEP 8: SilencedEP 9: The VillageEP 10: The WhyEP 11: Army of Enablers

"Our Hands Are Tied"

In this episode of Cheer Incorporated host Jennifer Wood and producer Dylan Nolan dig into the recently filed Ohio lawsuit, detailing both the allegations of abuse that follow the pattern set forth in previous suits, as well as cheer industry governing body USASF's response, which initially seemed appropriate - but devolved when attorneys were brought into the mix.Stay tuned for an exciting announcement at the end of this week's show.