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Cheer Incorporated

Cheer Incorporated

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Cheer Incorporated exposes the institutional sex abuse scandal unearthed by Rockstar Cheer gym owner Scott Foster’s suicide in late August 2022. As more information surfaced it became apparent that Foster, as well as other coaches, would soon be facing public allegations of sexual abuse of minors. What wasn’t clear initially was that the misbehavior extends to the corporate entities and governing bodies responsible for ensuring the safety of Cheer athletes, and that they would soon be facing allegations of covering up years of sexual abuse to fatten up their bottom lines. Join investigative researcher and cheer mom Jennifer Wood, and FITSNews.com founding editor Will Folks on their journey to shine light in the dark corners of this industry with new episodes premiering every Thursday morning.

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Cheer Incorporated - The Last To Know

The Last To Know

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10/04/22 • 40 min

Cheer Incorporated speaks exclusively to one of the mothers of the lawsuit filed in Federal court last week. In this heart wrenching interview, Mary Doe tells the story of how her son was victimized by a coach they trusted and in the aftermath, failed by a flawed system.

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Cheer Incorporated - Building The Empire

Building The Empire

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09/27/22 • 30 min

Hear from a survivor for the first time and explore the origins of modern cheer and the Varsity empire.

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Cheer Incorporated - Zero Consequences

Zero Consequences

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10/11/22 • 33 min

Cheer Incorporated explores how loopholes and legal entities have been exploited for years to allow individuals with blatant misconduct in their past to continue to have access to children.

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Cheer Incorporated - The Groomer's Playbook

The Groomer's Playbook

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10/18/22 • 34 min

In this episode of Cheer Incorporated we follow the money as we ask why this isn't already a national news story. We then dig into the lawsuits and discover that many of the allegations fit the "groomer's playbook." Finally - we address the Varsity president's statement regarding the allegations, reiterating our open microphone policy while contesting some of his claims.

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Cheer Incorporated - A Secret Culture

A Secret Culture

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09/20/22 • 30 min

The Cheer Incorporated team visited attorneys from the Strom law firm to hear firsthand how their lawsuit is exposing the cheer industry's secret culture.

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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.

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Cheer Incorporated - Standing Up Alone - Twins' Mom Kristen Shares Her Story
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10/27/22 • 62 min

Cheer Incorporated speaks with Kristen, the mother of the victims of Jerry Harris.
Harris was propelled into superstardom by Netflix’s hit show, Cheer. In July 2022 - a month before Foster’s suicide - Harris was sentenced to twelve years in prison for soliciting sex from minors and coaxing them into sending him obscene images and videos.
When we first began covering the Cheer Incorporated story, Kristen reached out to me via Twitter. She offered me perspective, insight, and kind words.
But she offered something else - something truly selfless. She offered to speak with any survivors or parents of survivors who needed support.
When Kristen kindly agreed to share her family’s story for this podcast, I was moved beyond words because I realized this is what a true advocate does ...
Kristens story speaks to the culture of sexual misconduct that has run rampant in the cheer industry, and is inspiring to other survivors who are just beginning to walk down the trail she blazed.

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Cheer Incorporated - Silenced

Silenced

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11/03/22 • 21 min

Last week, this podcast shared the first part of our host Jenn Wood’s amazing interview with Kristen - the mother of twin boys who are survivors of sexual abuse perpetrated by Jerry Harris, one of the stars of the hit Netflix show, Cheer.

We had intended to air the second half of that interview today but we’ve delayed that so we can turn our attention to some interesting legal moves by Tennessee-based Varsity.

This episode is going to be one you won’t want to miss...

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Cheer Incorporated - "Our Hands Are Tied"

"Our Hands Are Tied"

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12/08/22 • 51 min

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.

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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 Trust
EP 2: A Secret Culture
EP 3: Building The Empire
EP 4: The Last to Know
EP 5: Zero Consequences
EP 6: The Groomer's Playbook
EP 7: Standing Up Alone - Twins' Mom Kristen Shares Her Story
EP 8: Silenced
EP 9: The Village
EP 10: The Why
EP 11: Army of Enablers
EP 12: Our Hands Are Tied
EP 13: Twins' Mom Interview Pt 2: A Path Forward
EP 14: Cheer Attorney Amy Gaffney Interview
EP 15: Carolina to California: More Allegations of Abuse

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FAQ

How many episodes does Cheer Incorporated have?

Cheer Incorporated currently has 17 episodes available.

What topics does Cheer Incorporated cover?

The podcast is about News, True Crime and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Cheer Incorporated?

The episode title 'Zero Consequences' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Cheer Incorporated?

The average episode length on Cheer Incorporated is 34 minutes.

How often are episodes of Cheer Incorporated released?

Episodes of Cheer Incorporated are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Cheer Incorporated?

The first episode of Cheer Incorporated was released on Sep 13, 2022.

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