The Naturist Living Show
A podcast about naturism for naturists (nudism and nudists to some people) While we obviously cover issues related to nudity, naturism is about much more than being naked so we cover topics related to self-esteem, body-image, body-acceptance, and living in a more natural way.
Episodes
We are back with an explanation for the long delay. Then Tim Chizmar and Just Nekid Sarah take us through their experience staying at the Full Tan Sun Club in Albany, New York and participating the 6th and last Naked in a Cave event at Howe Caverns. They interview a number of people including April Islip who organized the event.
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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 limite...
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 architectu...
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 lear...
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.
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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 tir...
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 Ni...
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 ...
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.
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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 ne...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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, th...
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
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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 FeminismR...
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...
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