8. The Final Act

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 @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. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. Other international suicide helplines can be found at befrienders.org. You can also text TALK to 741741 for free, anonymous 24/7 crisis support in the US from the Crisis Text Line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices