The Naturist Living Show

Much of the issue around nudity has to do with either being seen nude or seeing others that way. Therefore naturism for a person without sight should be easier – but it is not. Accessibility for those with disabilities is a challenge throughout the world. For those who participate in naturism, it is no easier. Most beaches are in remote and difficult to access locations. Many clubs and resorts were built decades ago and have limited adaptations for disabled people. What is even more problematic is the lack of understanding from many people in the community. Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode: Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park Naturism with a Disability by Naked Wanderings AODA – Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act Black’s Beach – nude beach in southern California Baker Beach – nude beach near San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge Aira – on-demand video remote interpreting for both the blind & low-vision community; and the Deaf Community. Photo: a family at Bare Oaks as a visually impaired person might see them Episode CLXVII Become a Patron!

Zipolite’s history as a surfing destination for hippies in the 60’s laid the ground work for today’s free-spirited atmosphere and acceptance of nudity. In recent years, it has become well-known for the enormously popular annual nudist festival. But within the village lies an even more interesting space known as CAMP. A place to gather, stay, and grow that is very specifically designed with “social architecture to support amongness.” When you stay, you become part of a social experiment in community. Anthony and Ernest explain the vision behind this unique venue. Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode: CAMP Website Nick & Lins Zipolite YouTube Video Naked Wanderings guide to Zipolite Festival Nudista Zipolite episode of the Naturist Living Show Nude Revolution Rock Lodge Club, New York Photo: the pool at CAMP Episode CLXVI Become a Patron!

Naturists have always seen the movement as one that can bring humanity together. International gatherings started in 1951 and led to the formation of the International Naturist Federation in 1953. But while we have our naturist values in common, the many languages of the world still make communicating challenging. What if there was a common language for everyone? A simple language with consistent grammar rules that was easy to learn? One that was everyone’s second language so that nobody has a native advantage? That was the idea behind Esperanto when it was created in 1887 and a group of naturists have been promoting it for many decades. Thierry Spanjaard tells us the vision and the fascinating story behind Esperanto in naturism. Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode: INOE – Internacia Naturist Organizo Esperantista (International Naturist Esperanto Organization) Universala Esperanto-Asocio (Universal Esperanto Organization) Esperanto on Wikipedia A YouTube video that explains Esperanto Translate to and from Esperanto using Google Translate The Château de Grésillon Photo: Naturist Festival at the Château de Grésillon Episode CLXV Become a Patron!

In just a few years, Helen Berriman went from struggling with body dysmorphia and feeling disturbed by her husband’s participation in naturism to one of the most active promoters of the naturist movement. As British Naturism’s Women’s Officer, she unabashedly talks about her newfound passion in television interviews and defends it tirelessly on social media. In this episode, she shares the story of her journey. Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode: Helen Berriman on X a.k.a. Twitter Helen Berriman on LinkedIn British Naturism Women in Focus Interviews Women in Focus Podcast Women in Naturism Stories Facebook Women in Naturism Linda Weber – first interview on NLS – The Naturist Symbol Linda Weber – second interview on NLS – President Weber Television Interview Good Morning Britain and the controversy it sparked Samantha’s story on Women in Focus Samantha’s interview on the Women in Focus podcast Naturist Foundation Big Nude Boat – Part 1 Big Nude Boat – Part 2 Photo: Helen Berriman on ITV’s Good Morning Britain TV show Episode CLXIV Become a Patron!

Often non-profit organizations struggle to find volunteers to fill the leadership roles. Yet in the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) 2024 election, there were two very solid candidates for president. Tim Mullins is a hard-working, dedicated, and long-time member of the executive. But the winner, Linda Weber, is relatively new to the AANR leadership. However, she already had a significant public profile due to her tireless social media work and public advocacy. At the 2024 AANR conference in Shangri-la Ranch, she discussed with us her plans for her upcoming term. Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode: The American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) Shangri La Ranch Linda Weber links Linda Weber’s acceptance speech Bluesky X a.k.a. Twitter Instagram Planet Nude article about Linda Weber winning AANR Regions Nudist Club House Naturist Hub Bare Necessities Related Naturist Living Show Episodes Nude Cruise Big Nude Boat – Part 1 Big Nude Boat – Part 2 Moderating Social Media Censorship in Social Media Naturist Hub Evan Nix’s Family Nudist History Evan Nix’s Episode of Naked Age on The Naturist Living Show A.I. and Naturism with Evan Nix Episode CLXIII Photo: Linda Weber and Stéphane Deschênes at Shangri La Ranch during the 2024 AANR convention. Become a Patron!

The Naturist Society (TNS), founded in 1980 by Lee Baxandall (1935-2008) has been pivotal in promoting body acceptance, personal freedom, and harmony with nature. Through its magazine Nude & Natural, the World Guide to Nude Beaches and Recreation, national gatherings, and advocacy efforts, TNS has united naturists, fostered public understanding, and defended rights to clothing-optional recreation. Tim Chizmar interviews Nicky Hoffman who has been working with TNS since 1985. She took over the leadership of TNS in 2001 when Lee retired. She was part of a group of staff members that included Margaret Thornton and Judi Ditzler that purchased TNS. Thank you to the PODCAST PRODUCERS GUILD for recording this interview for Tim. Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode: CFI clothesfree.com Naturist Society N Magazine AANR Whitethorn Lodge World Naked Bike Ride Los Angeles Nude Bike Ride Bare to Breakers Lupin Lodge Erections in Naturism Oklahoma Naturist Florida Young Naturists World Naked Gardening Day National Nude Day Wreck Beach Lee Baxandall Glen Eden Sun Club Episode CLXII Photo: The 1990 issue of the TNS magazine when it changed from “Clothed with the Sun” to “Nude & Natural” (later also called N Magazine) as well as the 1991 edition the “World Guide to Nude Beaches and Recreation” – two emblematic publications that were key to promoting both TNS and naturism in general. Become a Patron!

Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is developing at breakneck speed. This episode goes against our normal policy of creating “evergreen” content that should stay relevant years from now. But the potential impact of A.I. on naturism is too important to ignore. ChatGPT first came out two years ago. That first version now seems primitive and various other versions of A.I. are infiltrating all aspects of our lives. It could be an incredible tool for naturists yet we are often excluded because of body-phobic policies similar to those of social media. We discuss what it all means with Evan Nix, the publisher of Nude Planet and the Naked Age podcast. Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode: Dec 2022 post on the Bare Oaks blog about ChatGPT The Planet Nude article about Nicky Hoffman’s retirement that A.I. turned into a podcast. Episode CLXI Photo: the A.I. generated image created when prompted for a nudist man and woman in a studio recording a discussion for a podcast (Jetpack AI-Generated Featured Images) – Surprisingly, and contrary to the commentary in the podcast, this particular non-porn A.I. did generate people who appear to be nude. This was the third attempt. The first two prompts generated people with some level of clothing despite using words like “naturist” and “nudist”. Become a Patron!

The mainstream world assumes that a naturist environment would attract child predators. Does it? What motivates them? Do people understand sex offenders? Can you identify one by the way they look or how they act? We discussed these questions and more with a psychologist who has decades of experience dealing with sex offenders in the criminal justice system. Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode: BlogTO article about July 2024 threats against naturists GTA Skinner Dippers Children in Naturism page with resources Family Naturist Weekend at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park Episode 1 of 2 of the Children and Naturism NLS episode – academic evidence Episode 2 of 2 of the Children and Naturism NLS episode – parents explain Episode CLX Photo: mother and child at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park Become a Patron!

Gay Naturists International states that their mission is “to serve as a resource to male naturists by hosting and sponsoring men’s naturist events and providing information and resources to individuals and local clubs. In addition, GNI is a voice for gay naturists in wider naturist efforts to educate society about naturism and to advance the interests of naturists worldwide.” Some might wonder why gay naturists need their own organization in a movement that talks about inclusivity and acceptance. Rick Johnson, GNI Executive Director, explains. Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode: GNI – Gay Naturists International GNI website GNI Board of Directors GNI on Facebook GNI on Instagram GNI on Vimeo GNI X GNI Gatherings GNI 2025 Annual Event The Naturist Society listing on Connexions Gay Naturism History – Lee Baxandall, Murray Kaufman, and The Naturist Society Gay Naturism on Wikipedia Lee Baxandall and The Naturist Society Same Sex Marriage, U.S. Supreme Court Zipolite Nude Festival Black Naturists Episode of The Naturist Living Show Episode CLIX Photo: Celebrating at Viv’s Salsa Party by Brian Becnel Become a Patron!

Meet Billy Procidea who is both the producer and host of New York City’s long running Naked Comedy Show. The comedians are all nude but most of the audience is clothed because only the first two rows are clothing-optional. Listen and find out why. Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode: Naked Comedy Show NLS Episodes Ethical Naturists plus a Naturist Pioneer NLS episode New Nude Comedians NLS episode Standup Comedy Exposed NLS episode A nude actor, writer, and comedian in Las Vegas NLS episode Bare Oaks Stand-up Comedy Hall of Fame Lianne Mauladin Website Instagram Billy Procida linktr.ee Instagram Man Whores Podcast Naked Comedy Show Updates Tickets for shows TikTok Instagram Twitter Naked Comedy Show Mailing List Episode CLVIII Become a Patron!

The Bare to Breakers Fun Run experience and a visit to Lupin Lodge. Tim Chizmar recounts his nude walk of the San Francisco’s Bay to Breakers Race which has a long tradition of nudity. He also reports on Lupin Lodge in California’s Los Gatos Mountains where the stayed and interviews the current owner, Lori Kay Stout. Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode: Bay to Breakers official website Bay to Breakers article on Wikipedia Lupin Lodge Naturist Resort Tim Chizmar’s story about Bare to Breakers on First Comic News Video 482 on ClothesFree.com with Tim Chizmar at Bare to Breakers (members only) Naked Age episode on Lupin Planet Nude article about Lori Kay Stout retiring and selling Lupin Planet Nude article about the history of Lupin Lodge Episode CLVII Photo: Tim Chizmar and friends at the Bay to Breakers fun run – image courtesy of clothesfree.com Become a Patron!

Stéphane and Samantha take the Naturist Living Show on the road – part 2. They share their observations and experiences during the 2023 Big Nude Boat cruise by Bare Necessities Tour & Travel; who have been organizing nude cruises for over 3 decades. Come along on this Caribbean podcast travelog. Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode: Bare Necessities Tour & Travel Carnival Cruise Line The first cruise episode from 2013 Big Nude Boat 2023 itinerary: 12 Feb Tampa, Florida 13 Feb Day at Sea 14 Feb Day at Sea 15 Feb Day at Sea 16 Feb Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas 17 Feb Basseterre, St.Kitts 18 Feb St.John’s, Antigua 19 Feb Day at Sea 20 Feb Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos 21 Feb Amber Cove, Dominican Republic 22 Feb Day at Sea 23 Feb Princess Cays, Bahamas 24 Feb Half Moon Cay, Bahamas 25 Feb Day at Sea 26 Feb Tampa, Florida Episode CLVI Photo: Stéphane and Samantha at Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Carnival Pride cruise ship in the background) Become a Patron!

Stéphane and Samantha take the Naturist Living Show on the road. They share their observations and experiences during the 2023 Big Nude Boat cruise by Bare Necessities Tour & Travel; who have been organizing nude cruises for over 3 decades. Come along on this Caribbean podcast travelog. Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode: Bare Necessities Tour & Travel Carnival Cruise Line The first cruise episode from 2013 Big Nude Boat 2023 itinerary: 12 Feb Tampa, Florida 13 Feb Day at Sea 14 Feb Day at Sea 15 Feb Day at Sea 16 Feb Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas 17 Feb Basseterre, St.Kitts 18 Feb St.John’s, Antigua 19 Feb Day at Sea 20 Feb Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos 21 Feb Amber Cove, Dominican Republic 22 Feb Day at Sea 23 Feb Princess Cays, Bahamas 24 Feb Half Moon Cay, Bahamas 25 Feb Day at Sea 26 Feb Tampa, Florida Episode CLV Photo: Stéphane and Samantha at Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Carnival Pride cruise ship in the background) Become a Patron!

Today, the Naturist Living Show has been podcasting for 15 years! In this short, special unnumbered episode, we do a brief recap of where we started and where we are now. Thank you to all of our guests, contributors, and listeners! And a special thank you to our Patreon supporters! Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode: A few Naturist Living Show show stats on Blubrry The Naturist Living Show ranking by Listen Notes The Naturist Living Show on Blubrry Information about IAB stats Global podcasting stats for September from Libsyn (starts at 1:18:08) Podcast Index Stats The music is “New Orleans on Parade” by Tim Laughlin, licensed via PodcastMusic.com Photo: Stéphane and Samantha having fun recording a promo Become a Patron!

An interesting discussion about writing, fantasy novels, nudity in mythology, naturism, and more with author Nick Alimonos. Plus a review of Nick’s latest novel, The Feral Girl, by our independent and anonymous reviewer. Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode: The Feral Girl book by Nick Alimonos on Amazon The Land of Naked People book by Madhusree Mukerjee The Princess of Aenya book by Nick Alimonos on Amazon Ages of Aenya book by Nick Alimonos on Amazon Naked and Afraid television series Glory Road book by Robert A. Heinlein It book by Stephen King Vulture article that discusses the underage sexuality in Stephen King’s “It”. Blue Lagoon book by Henry De Vere Stacpoole The puzzling suspension of The Naturist Living Show and Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park by Twitter Clash of the Titans movies 1981 Film 2010 Film Children in naturism episodes of the Naturist Living Show Part 1 Part 2 Tarzan book by Edgar Rice Burrows John Carter in A Princess of Mars book by Edgar Rice Burroughs Episode CLIV Photo: The feral girl illustration by Alexey Lipatov Become a Patron!

Social media presents a dilemma for naturists; on one hand it provides a way to build community and promote our philosophy. However mainstream social media also consistently rejects our values, deletes our content, and bans us from their platforms. One solution is to create a social media network specifically for naturism. The downside is that no one other than other naturists will see our message. I sat down with George Oberle, the brains behind Naturist Hub, an invite-only nudist social network. Together, we explored the challenges, censorship, and the unique dynamics of being a naturist in the digital age. Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode: The Naked, Nudist and Naturist podcast Naturist Hub Naturist Hub – Get an invite Naturist Hub and AANR Nick and Lins of Naked Wanderings Censorship & Social Media episode of the Naturist Living Show Moderating Social Media episode of the Naturist Living Show Children in Naturism Part 1 of 2 episode of the Naturist Living Show Children in Naturism Part 2of 2 episode of the Naturist Living Show Online Harassment of Women episode of the Naturist Living Show Single Women in Naturist episode of the Naturist Living Show Lupin Lodge Naturist Resort Cypress Cove Nudist Resort Laguna Del Sol Clothing Optional Resort Photo: Nick & Lins of Naked Wanderings Episode CLIII

A few years ago, we ran across this card game called “Sunburnt” that featured amazing illustrations of the greatest diversity of bodies that we had ever encountered. We suspected that the creators had some sort of naturist influence. So we contacted them to find out more Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode: Sunburnt the game Purchase Sunburnt online The Bare Boutique Video showing how naturists play the game (age-restricted on YouTube so you need to be logged in) Photo: The Sunburnt game cards Episode CLII

Body acceptance, feminism, sex positivity… these are not topics you would expect to be discussed by an economist. Most people would be even more surprised to see a university professor with a Phd discussing these topics while nude. Yet that is exactly what Dr. Victoria Bateman has been doing. In this episode we discuss her experiences protesting the patriarchal establishment as well as her two books, “Naked Feminism” and “The Sex Factor”. Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode: Victoria Bateman website Victoria Bateman Wikipedia page Protesting Brexit The Sex Factor: How Women Made the West Rich Naked Feminism: Breaking the Cult of Female Modesty Artist Hannah Wilk 1979 Revolution Iranian women forced to wear veils BBC article CBC article Afghanistan girls being pulled out of schools 2022 CBC Article Indonesia’s parliament passes law criminalizing sex outside marriage Pious Phalluses and Holy Vulvas: The religious Importance of Some Sexual Body-Part Badges in Late-Medieval Europe Liberty Leading the People Topfreedom in Canada The “Breasts” episode of the Naturist Living Show where Gwen Jacob recounts her legal fight for topfreedom. Planet Nude Naked Age Podcast Episodes of Naked Age featured on The Naturist Living Show Photo: Dr. Victoria Bateman speaking at the Ways with Words Literary Festival in Dartington Episode CLI Become a Patron!

We launch a new format: the book review. First, an interview with the author, where we explore his motivations and perspectives behind writing on this topic. Following the interview, there is an evaluation from an independent and anonymous reviewer, providing an impartial analysis of the book’s content. We begin with “A Whole Nude World” by Michael Douglas who has written an introduction to nudism from a Christian perspective. Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode: Cypress Cove Nudist Resort A Whole Nude World at Book Baby A Whole Nude World on Amazon Nudity & Christianity by Jim C. Cunningham Nakedness and the Bible by Paul M. Bowman Photo: Michael Douglas at Cypress Cove Nudist Resort Episode CL Become a Patron!

Nick and Lins of Naked Wanderings introduced us to a great band from France – the Just Married Band. They are not strictly naturists because it is difficult to make a living just playing within the community. But they are doing more all the time and that is their preference. In 2022 they did a tour of Florida resorts. So we caught up with Céline and Jérémy to find out more about their plans. Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode: Just Married Band Links: Website Instagram @ justmarriedband Facebook YouTube @JustMarriedBand Bandcamp Spotify – Just Married Band Nick and Lins – Naked Wanderings Other Episodes about naturist musicians: Episode 25 – Naturist Music Episode 46 – Performing Nude Episode 116 – The Nude Music interview with Dario Western of Laissez Fayre Photo: Céline and Jérémy of the Just Married Band in Florida in 2022. Episode CXLIX Become a Patron!