Channing Tatum stars in Magic Mike and Magic Mike XXL as a dancer and male entertainer

from Tampa who puts on shows with his friends.

Now he's in Magic Mike's last dance.

In the new movie, he must put on a show bankrolled by a wealthy socialite.

I'm Linda Holmes.

And I'm Steven Thompson.

Today we are talking about Magic Mike's last dance on Pop Culture Happy Hour from NPR.

Joining us today is fellow Pop Culture Happy Hour co-host Aisha Harris.

Hey Aisha.

Hello Steven and Linda.

I just want to point out Aisha is already wiggling as she introduces herself.

So we are off to a great start.

I'm doing my last dance.

Also joining us is Christina Tucker co-host of the podcast Wait.

Is this a date?

Welcome back Christina.

Hello hello.

It's so great to have you.

So Channing Tatum plays Mike Lane in the first two Magic Mike movies.

In those films we get to know Mike in part through his friendship with other male entertainers.

They put on shows.

They go on the road.

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