[Revisited] The Chippendales: A Story of Fame, Money and Murder

04/16/24 • 69 min

The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating Things

This week, we revist the fascinating and scandalous true-crime story of Somen Banerjee, a shy but ambitious man from India who made a name for himself in America by opening a club that would become the home of the infamous Chippendales. While you may be familiar with The Chippendales, what you might not know is the wild events that occurred behind the scenes.

Initially a story of the American Dream, Somen's rise to riches is quickly tainted by greed and fame, leading to a deadly combination of jealousy, betrayal and revenge. So buckle up and get ready to learn about the lengths and crimes one man is willing to commit in order for him to succeed...

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Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin

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Host & Show Info

Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin

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[Revisited] The Miracle of the Andes: The story of a group of survivors of a plane crash in the Andes in 1972.

In this episode of The Compendium we revist an old favourit and one of our most popular episodes. We dive into the gripping and inspirational story of "The Miracle of the Andes", the crash of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 and the unimaginable circumstances that the survivors faced. We will be drawing on the 1974 book "Alive" by Piers Paul Read, which was written on behalf of the survivors and documents their remarkable journey.

What we love about this story is that it is not just a story about survival, but also about stepping up and banding together in the face of adversity. Together Kyle and Adam explore what happens when a plane crashes on a glacier and what it truly takes to survive when everyone has given up on you.

This story is a testament to the extraordinary things that people are capable of and how even in the most desperate situations, humanity can shine through.

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

"Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors" by Piers Paul Read
"Out of the Silence: After the Crash" by Eduardo Strauch and Mireya Soriano
"Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home" by Nando Parrado
"Society of the Snow: The True Story of the Survivors of the Andes Plane Crash" by Pablo Vierci
"Stranded: I've Come from a Plane That Crashed on the Mountains" by Gonzalo Arijón

Host & Show Info

Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin

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⭐ Review & follow on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts
📸 Follow us on Instagram: @theCompendiumPodcast
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[Revisited] The Mysterious Death of JonBenét Ramsey: A Closer Look Into this Tragic Murder

In this episode of the Compendium, we are revisiting the mysterious death of JonBenét Ramsey. A 6-year-old beauty pageant queen who was found dead in the basement of her family's home in Boulder, Colorado.

Her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, reported finding a ransom note and contacted the police. However, as the investigation unfolded, suspicion began to fall on the family itself, with many theories suggesting that one of the parents may have been involved in their daughter's death.

Over the years, numerous investigations, interviews, and theories have emerged, but the case remains unsolved to this day. In this episode, we delve into the evidence, the various suspects, and the possible motives, trying to shed light on what really happened to JonBenét Ramsey.

Join us as we explore this tragic case and try to unravel the mystery behind one of America's most notorious unsolved crimes.

Host & Show Info

Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin

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