I sit down with Blake Diamond, who spent twenty-two years as a male stripper, traveling coast-to-coast. He opens up about his unconventional life, from backstage rivalries to substance use to how the industry affected his relationships.

Several decades later, Blake reflects on how those years shaped him – what he's gained, lost, and how he redefines fulfillment beyond the spotlight.

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