Surviving Ohio State

In this powerful episode of Pod Candy, Stacey and Dori dive into Surviving Ohio State, the documentary exposing one of the largest sexual abuse scandals in U.S. history. They discuss the decades of abuse committed by Dr. Richard Strauss, the silence of Ohio State University, and the devastating toll on more than 300 male athletes whose voices went unheard for far too long.

Joined by Dr. John Mayer, the conversation unpacks the systemic failures that protected power over people, the stigma male survivors face, and the long shadows abuse casts over a life. From whistleblowers and cover-ups to the lasting trauma carried by survivors, this episode asks hard questions about accountability, justice, and the courage it takes to speak the truth.

Source Documentary: Surviving Ohio State on HBO Max.

If you’re a survivor or supporting one, resources are linked in the show notes. You are not alone.