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Welcome to Your Fantasy
In the 1980s the “male exotic dancers” of Chippendales were everywhere, selling the promise of women’s 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.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.2 stars from 449 ratings
Fave podcast ever
I have listening to hundreds of podcasts, and this one may be my absolute favourite. The story is well told. Absolute binge worthy 👏🏻
TanDe216 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 01/19/24
What a ride!
Beautifully told and fascinating story, I was gripped!
ZombieZ333 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 09/06/22
Fascinating
What a wild story! This was so fascinating. I couldn’t stop listening and binged the whole thing in two days.
nerdtak via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/09/22
Recent Episodes
Published 08/31/21
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...
Published 08/31/21
Steve Banerjee’s final move leaves the community reeling. But the show’s legacy lives on in the lives of the people who built it, and in the theaters around the world where the Chippendales dancers continue to perform today. Follow us on Instagram for archival footage, photos and more at...
Published 08/24/21
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