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In the 1980s the male exotic dancers of Chippendales were everywhere, selling the promise of womens liberation for the price of a few dollars in a g-string. But behind the powerful mullets, oiled pecs, and non-stop parties lies a much darker story of greed, corruption and murder. Historian Natalia Petrzela exposes one of the great, sordid, unexamined stories in American culture. Language: en Genres: Documentary, Society & Culture, True Crime Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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9. Where The Butt Ends
Episode 9
Tuesday, 31 August, 2021
It’s the end of the season, but it’s not the end of the story. Natalia is joined by fellow historians and co-producers Nicole Hemmer and Neil J. Young for a discussion of the things that fascinated them most about exploring Chippendales history. You’ll hear from the women who went to the club over the years, the dancers on what it feels like to age as professional hot people, and the specific ways in which Steve Banerjee harnessed the power of American capitalism. Find out which Chippendales dancer ran for President of the United States. Hear the Chippendales original song Natalia can’t get out of her head. We may never learn where the butt begins or ends, but perhaps some mysteries are better left unsolved. Follow us on Instagram for archival footage, photos and more at @chippendalesrevealed. Recreate the club experience for yourself with our playlist on Spotify. Did you ever go to Chippendales? Got a wild story? A burning question? Leave us a short voicemail at (323) 475-9424. Cover artwork by Lindsay Mound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
