Podcasts by 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.
Further podcasts by Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park
Podcast on the topic Reisen und Orte
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15 Years ! from 2023-12-11T15:00
Celebrating 15 years of podcasting with a brief review of when we started and some statistics about where we are today.
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The Feral Girl from 2023-10-22T22:00
The author of The Feral Girl, Nick Alimonos, talks about writing, fantasy novels, nudity in mythology, naturism, and more
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Naturist Hub from 2023-09-18T20:00
A discussion with the founder of Naturist Hub about the challenges of social media for naturists and nudists
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The Sunburnt Game from 2023-07-30T21:04:35
The creators explain why they made the Sunburnt card game that features an incredible variety of nude body types
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Naked Economics from 2023-06-29T23:16:11
Dr. Victoria Bateman discusses why body acceptance, feminism, sex positivity are important to economic growth and success.
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A Whole Nude World from 2023-06-01T01:03:12
Book review of"A Whole Nude World"by Michael Douglas. An introduction to nudism from a Christian perspective.
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Just a Naturist Band from 2023-03-31T18:14:09
Celine and Jeremy of the Just Married Band are talented musicians who are passionate about naturism and regularly perform in naturist resorts
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New Nudity Research from 2023-02-12T02:25:51
Prof. Keon West reviews recent research that show that naturism helps with body image, self-esteem, and general happiness
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Children and Naturism–Part 2 of 2 from 2022-12-31T21:27:31
Naturist parents answer many frequently asked questions and address common concerns about raising children in naturism.
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Naked Age is moving from 2022-12-13T01:51:12
Naked Age has matured into its own podcast and is moving to it's own feed with its own website: https://www.nakedage.co/
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Going Braless from 2022-11-18T01:07:33
A woman's diary about her experience going without a bra both at work and in public while dealing with society's disapproval
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The Nudels of Nudeland from 2022-10-15T13:48:29
We catch up with Tim Chizmar to learn about his latest movie, The Nudels of Nudeland. Inour discussion, we learn how much work and money it takes to make a movie; and how important they are for the...
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Children and Naturism–Part 1 of 2 from 2022-09-12T00:42:36
We review, with Mark Storey, scholarly research papers that suggest benefits for children raised with family social nudity
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Naked Age – North American Nudist Pioneers from 2022-07-13T12:00
An exploration of the parallel paths of two nudist pioneers: Ray Connett in Canada/United States and Gerardo Cisneros in Mexico
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When it all goes wrong from 2022-06-13T00:51:04
A story of abuse by those who exploit naturism from who someone who, surprisingly, remains optimistic about real naturism's potential.
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Naked Age–Transgender Woman Extraordinaire from 2022-03-31T21:41:37
Marie Willa Bobo-Smith, a transgender nudist whose top free activism and public nudism make her make her a trailblazer for trans visibility.
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Moderating Social Media from 2022-03-09T17:06:35
Censoring idea or protecting people; the challenges of moderating naturist content on social media
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Naked Age–Jérôme Naturel from 2022-02-01T17:00
Jérôme Jolibois, a Belgian naturist and avid nude cyclist became the first open naturist elected to the Brussels Town Hall
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Nude Skydiving from 2022-01-25T02:15:38
Heather talks about her nude skydiving experience and intense newfound passion for naturism
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Naked Age–The Most Liberated Woman in America from 2021-12-14T12:10:34
Meet Barbara Williamson, a pioneering figure of the sexual revolution frequently referred to as “The Most Liberated Woman in America”
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Calgary Nude Recreation from 2021-12-01T22:36:22
Calgary Nude Recreation's ideas, challenges, and successes as a non-landed club trying non-traditional nude recreation.
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Cap d’Agde–Naked City from 2021-10-14T04:57:50
Is Cap d'Agde the mythical destination for naturism or the metropolis of lasciviousness? In this episode you hear real people's experiences.
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The Naturist Symbol from 2021-09-01T18:52:11
In 2020 a collaborative project was launched to create universal naturist symbol. After several rounds of voting a design was selected.
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Naked Age–San Francisco Naked Guy from 2021-07-15T13:01:32
We meet the irrepressible Andy Tabbat, an inveterate joy bringer whose lifelong observance of nudism has been public and unashamed.
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Naturist-Nudist Podcasts from 2021-06-19T15:10:42
In this episode we feature other naturist/nudist podcasts. None of the shows featured are in any way related to us. We are not endorsing any of them or their content. We have put together this epis...
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Naked Age–Lora of Lupin from 2021-04-27T22:51:47
Introducing Naked Age, a historical audio series exploring uncommon stories and profiling unique people who have gone to extraordinary lengths to live a nude life. In this episode we meet the extra...
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Media Relations for Naturists from 2021-04-19T16:32:20
Getting media coverage is very easy for naturists. Journalists love to expose us because it gets great ratings and lots of clicks. For naturism it provides a lot of great publicity. But many naturi...
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Naturist Waterpark from 2021-03-26T11:21:15
Having a naturist day at a waterpark seems natural but the logistics are complicated. We hear three stories, from the UK, United States, and Canada, about renting waterparks with differing levels o...
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Censorship in Social Media from 2021-02-13T05:06:51
Naturists are constantly censored in social media. Naturism itself gets lumped in with pornography despite the fact that Naturists oppose it, fight for body acceptance, against hypersexualization, ...
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Family Nudist History from 2021-02-01T19:14:09
What if you grew up hearing that your great, great, grandfather was known as Rudy The Nudie? That is exactly the experience of Evan Nix who was intrigued enough to start doing some research. He tel...
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NAK-ED Documentary from 2021-01-17T16:37:49
Many people are under the impression that those who live in Scandinavian countries are very comfortable with nudity. Yet Jan Dalchow, a Norwegian film director, felt enough body shame that he creat...
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Nudist Characters from 2020-12-20T21:22:52
One of the great things about the naturist community is that we meet a variety of interesting characters. Tim Chizmar interviews two very different women in California. Trista Robinson is a well kn...
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Single Women in Naturism from 2020-11-29T16:47:05
While people have often complained about gender imbalance in naturism due to single men, Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park seems to be attracting a lot of single women. We interviewed 7 of them to fin...
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The Naked Yogi from 2020-11-08T14:52:08
Practicing Yoga nude has become so common that it can be found in many major cities. It seems that yoga and body acceptance are a natural combination. Tim Chizmar interviews Sarah-Jane, better know...
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Festival Nudista Zipolite from 2020-09-30T13:43:56
We visit the town of Zipolite in Mexico during the Festival Nudista 2020 and catch up with our friends Nick and Lins (Naked Wanderings) and Hector and Andrea.We also announce the launch of our Patr...
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Naturist B&B from 2020-08-11T15:14:22
Cynthia and Rolf Holbach discuss starting and running a naturist B&B as well as a naturist club in Southern California with Tim Chizmar. Links to items mentioned in the show:Southern California ...
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Black Naturists from 2020-07-16T21:02:12
In 1927 Maurice Parmelee wrote “it is of great importance for gymnosophy that race prejudice disappear entirely, or be reduced to the lowest possible minimum.” He would certainly be disappointed by...
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Nude Wedding from 2020-05-31T21:30:01
Chrissy and Dave are interviewed by Tim Chizmar about their nude wedding on Black's Beach in California. Links to items mentioned in the show:Scott Cline's The New Nudist PodcastThe New Nudist P...
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Just Naked from 2020-05-10T18:00:47
In just about a year, Just Naked has gained a tremendous amount of success both in real life and online. Adam Schwietert, one of the founders, tells us how they did it, what they're doing now, and ...
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Las Vegas Bares from 2020-04-26T16:01:24
Tim Chizmar interviews Julie D. Mayo, co-founder of the Las Vegas Bares; a non-landed club that organizes activities such as hiking, kayaking, swims, and more. Links to items mentioned in the sh...
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The Nude Music from 2020-04-04T19:31:42
Musicians who fight for body acceptance while making music; we chat with Dario Western of Laissez Fayre in Australia as well as Millie and Mie of The SoapGirls in South Africa. We also share some l...
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Introducing The Naturist Living Show from 2020-03-28T16:09:46
What is The Naturist Living Show? In this 90 second trailer we briefly describe who we are, what we have been doing since 2008, and why we are producing this podcast.
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ClothesFree dot com from 2020-03-21T17:27:10
Our correspondent, Tim Chizmar, interviews Corky Stanton, the founder of what may be the oldest naturist/nudist video website: ClothesFree.com. They discuss the beginning and, with Philip Fayne, th...
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Nude Beginnings from 2020-01-23T03:44:58
For some people, naturism can be a form of therapy. It can be so transformative that it changes your life. Madeline shares her very personal story of being saved by her experience. Links to item...
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Puppetry of the Penis from 2019-12-30T19:35:47
Tim Chizmar and Kayla Rae attends the Puppetry of the Penis show, a.k.a. the"art of genital origami", in Las Vegas and interview the performers: Jamie Morris and Robert Ryan. Links to items ment...
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Nude Photography from 2019-12-05T02:31:46
We explore a variety of issues with artist and academic Matthew Hamon. There are many types of photography: casual, artistic, erotic, pornographic, artistic, clinical, commercial, scientific, etc.....
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Skeptical to Fanatical from 2019-11-24T19:56:01
An interview with a new naturist; a young man who approached with skeptical caution to quickly become a passionate advocate of naturism. Links to items mentioned in the show:Interview copyright ...
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Textile Nudist Podcast from 2019-09-12T15:47:45
Bethany Denton tells us how she came to create an episode of"Here Be Monsters"titled"The Evangelists of Nudism"where she recounts the story of her first, and rather unusual, experience as a nudist....
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Naturism in LDS/Mormons from 2019-06-16T13:11:23
We discuss participation in naturism by Mormons from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) with Stacee (practicing) and Mike (lapsed). The religion's focus on respecting the body cr...
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Keeping Youth from 2019-04-30T17:16:09
We talk to three young people: one who rebelled against naturism when she was a teen; one who stayed as a naturist; and another teenager who is new to naturism. Why teenagers leave:The club does...
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A nude actor, writer, and comedian in Las Vegas from 2019-04-12T02:35:10
An eclectic chat with Tim Chizmar on a wide variety of topics: Las Vegas, his experiences organizing nude comedy, nudism in general, his nudist movie project, and more! Links to items mentioned ...
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Dating Advice for Naturists from 2019-03-04T01:05:40
We discuss dating for naturists/nudists. Because single men are the ones who seem to have the greatest challenge in naturism, we focus our advice on them. We interview Melissa who is an affirmed na...
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Naked Wanderings from 2019-01-31T16:28:05
We chat with Nick and Lins about their experiences while visiting naturist places around the world and the amazing success of their Naked Wanderings blog. Links to items mentioned in the show:Mark...
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Dressed to Kill–Second Edition from 2018-12-10T01:23:41
We discuss the second edition of the book Dressed to Kill: The Link Between Breast Cancer and Bras with the authors, Sydney Ross Singer and Soma Grismaijer. They recount how they were subjected to ...
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Baring It All For Graduation from 2018-11-12T02:33:50
We chat with Kate Logan who, 20 years ago, dropped her robe during her graduation speech and finished speaking completely nude in front of 200 classmates, faculty, parents, family, and friends. Her...
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The New Naturist Living Show Website from 2018-10-28T17:07:22
With episode 101 (or CI in the Roman Numerals we've been using) and as we approach our 10 year anniversary, we launch our new website. The new Wordpress website and unique domain (instead of a subd...
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More Naturism in Paris! from 2018-01-02T04:36
We catch up with Laurent Luft, the president of the Association des naturistes de Paris (ANP), to learn about their recent growth, the new naturist section in a Paris park, and the opening of a nud...
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Naked Artist in Residence from 2018-01-02T04:35
Barry Sykes tells us about his artist-in-residence experience at Oakwood Sun Club in the UK and explains the benefits for the host club. Links to items mentioned in the show:Barry Sykes Barry Sy...
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New Nude Comedians from 2018-01-02T04:33
Ashley Moffatt, who performed stand-up comedy nude at Bare Oaks for the first time, talks about her experience on SiriusXM Radio's Todd Shapiro Show. Links to items mentioned in the show:Stand-up ...
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Naked Britain Photography from 2018-01-02T04:31
We chat with Amelia Allen, a fashion photographer who just published a photography art book about naturism. Links to items mentioned in the show:Amelia Allen's Website Naked Britain bookNaked Br...
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Goodbye YNA from 2018-01-02T03:53
In October 2017 Young Naturist America (YNA) announced that they are closing down. We talk to Felicity Jones to find out why. Links to items mentioned in the show:Young Naturists America (YNA) Y...
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Topless Topics–Online Harassment of Women from 2017-12-31T22:33
We discuss online harassment with Cleo of the Topless Topic videos and Felicity Jones of Young Naturist America (YNA). Links to items mentioned in the show:Topless Topics Website Topless Topics ...
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Naturist Parenting on The New Family Podcast from 2017-10-24T11:00
A discussion with Brandie Weikle the editor and founder of The New Family website and podcast who wrote an article and produced a podcast about raising children in naturism. Links to items mention...
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New AANR Executive Director from 2017-10-20T13:42
A discussion with the new Executive Director of the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) about his vision for naturism/nudism and his plans for the association. Links to items mentioned ...
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Reddit’s Nudism Subreddit from 2017-10-15T19:43
We discuss Reddit and the nudism subreddit with Forrest (a.k.a. Vascrypt) moderator for the nudism page which has nearly 8,000 followers. Links to items mentioned in the show:Avalon Resort Reddi...
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Mexican Naturism from 2017-07-18T00:23
We discuss the state of naturism in Mexico with Héctor Martínez, the founder of NNG – Naturaleza y Nudismo Guadalajara (Nature and Nudism Guadalajara). Links to items mentioned in the show:Mexican...
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Naked Ladies from 2017-03-12T23:59
Thea Fitz-James discusses her one-woman play Naked Ladies along with body issues, feminism, and the meaning of nudity. Links to items mentioned in the show:CBC's As It Happens - Interview with The...
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Gender and Single Men Policies in Naturism from 2017-01-29T16:56
We catch up with Felicity Jones (from YNA, not the Rogue One actor!) to discuss gender and single men policies in naturism. Links to items mentioned in the show:YNA - Young Naturists America Fel...
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Naturism in Paris from 2016-12-19T00:13
A visit to a naturist swim in Paris that is organized by the Association des Naturistes de Paris (ANP) three nights per week. There seems to be a resurgence of naturism in France with the participa...
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Hardcore Winter Visitors from 2016-12-13T14:14
We chat with a group of regular visitors who prefer to visit Bare Oaks only in winter. Their activities include dousing themselves with water while nude in sub-zero weather and ice skating, also nu...
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Naked State Part 2 from 2016-11-27T19:11
Thirteen artists talk about their experience at the 2016 Naked State Art Residency held at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park. (Part 2 of 2) Links to items mentioned in the show:Naked State Part 1 on ...
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Naked State Part 1 from 2016-11-14T03:10
Teresa Ascencao talks about Arts Unfold's first Naked State Art Residency. In August 2016, thirteen artists from Australia, Finland, England, and across Canada and the USA spent a week creating art...
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A Spencer Tunick Experience from 2016-11-06T22:50
An interview with Emma James (best known as Socks Off on Twitter) who was one of 3,000 people who participated in the Spencer Tunick installation organised on July 9th by the Ferens Art Gallery in ...
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Architecture of Nudism and Naturism from 2016-07-01T10:29
An interview with Sarah Schrank, associate professor of history at California State University, Long Beach, about her article on the architecture of nudism. Her article is as much a history of the ...
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2016 Update from 2016-04-24T18:33
An update about the future of the Naturist Living Show. And some reader comments! To summarize: The show will now benefits from the volunteer help of Sean Mitchell. There will be more regular episo...
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Sunsport Gardens Family Naturist Resort from 2016-04-11T01:45
An interview with Morley Schloss who tells us about Sunsport Gardens Family Naturist Resort. Recorded in February 2015 just before the start of the annual mid-winter naturist festival. Links to it...
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Working at Bare Oaks from 2016-03-26T20:21
Each year, Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park needs to hire a number of people for the summer - more every year because of the park's growth. At times, hiring the right people has been a challenge. We ...
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Tiki-Tomba from 2015-11-27T13:11
We discover the Tiki-Tomba group that brings fun, energy, talent and youth to the White Thorn Lodge Nude Volleyball Superbowl in Pennsylvania. Links to items mentioned in the show:Episode 77 - Vol...
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Volleyball Superbowl 45 at White Thorn Lodge from 2015-11-11T12:33
We attend the 45th annual nude volleyball superbowl at White Thorn Lodge in Pennsylvania. Links to items mentioned in the show:White Thorn Lodge Episode 56 - Michele Rauter: A Pro Volleyball Pla...
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Working in a Nudist Club from 2015-05-01T13:30
Lisa Brandt talks about her experience working at the Four Seasons Nudist Resort in the early 1980's and The Naked Truth, the book she wrote about it. Plus Darren from Australia, Felicity from YNA ...
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Naked and Afraid from 2015-01-31T18:15
Manu Toigo talks about her experience on Discovery Channel's Naked and Afraid show. Plus a review of The Naked Peacock, Felicity on beauty pageants, Michael in Australia and more... Links to items...
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South Africa from 2014-12-31T19:13
Serge Pavlovic from the Western Cape Naturist Association tells us about their big win in South Africa. Plus Felicity on Free The Nipple, Michael with a new Australia segment and reader comments. ...
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Nude Hiking from 2014-12-31T06:48
We discuss nude hiking with Richard Foley author of the book Naked Hiking. Plus Felicity and reader comments. Links to items mentioned on the show:Preview of the Naked Peacock film Young Naturis...
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Fifty Years at the Ponderosa Nature Resort from 2014-12-03T15:49
On the 50th anniversary year of the Ponderosa Nature Resort (in Ontario, Canada - not the notorious Ponderosa Sun Club in Indiana, USA) Hans and Lisa Stein talk about starting the club and subseque...
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School Project from 2014-11-29T19:52
Sarah talks about her experience doing a couple of college assignments at Bare Oaks. Alexis recounts how she went from exploring the idea of naturism to working at Bare Oaks in just a few days. Plu...
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Global Naturism from 2014-11-09T00:39
The 2014 International Naturist Federation Congress with some info about Ireland, Slovenia, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. Plus Felicity and more. Links to items mentioned in the s...
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Body Painting from 2014-07-10T10:35
An interview with body painting artist Andy Golub plus results of the latest survey on Canadian attitudes towards nudity and recent articles about naturism. Links to items mentioned in the show:Th...
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Telling Others from 2014-07-06T14:24
Discussion, advice and experiences about telling others that you are a naturist plus reader comments, Felicity and more.Links to items mentioned in the show: Fat Canyoners Nude Bushwalking Nud...
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Nude Geocaching from 2014-05-10T18:53
We discuss the hobby known as Geocaching and those who like to do it nude. Plus Felicity, teens working at Bare Oaks and more. Links to items mentioned in the show:Episode 47 – Attracting Youth ...
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Topless Tour of Canada from 2014-04-04T16:55
A chat with Serenity Hart who is doing a topless tour of Canada this summer. Plus an interview with Kim Rasmussen from Eskesen, makers of the floaty stripper pen; new cabins at Bare Oaks; and Felic...
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Pubic Hair from 2014-02-07T15:15
A discussion about pubic hair including an interview with the author of the Bare to Bush website plus Bitcoins, France and more. Links to items mentioned in the show:2014 France Trip Information...
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Plans for an Urban Oasis and the Owner of Two Resorts in the Western U.S. from 2014-01-01T00:47
Plans by Joshua Williams for a naturist oasis in New York City and an interview with Suzanne Schell who owns both Laguna Del Sol and Mira Visa Resort; plus an update on the 2014 France trip, Felici...
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Real Estate from 2013-12-02T23:23
Buying and selling real estate to nudists/naturists plus reader feedback and Felicity from YNA. Links to items mentioned in the show:Episode 57, August 2013 – Naturism as a treatment for sexual ab...
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Women’s relationship to their bodies and the 60th anniversary of the INF from 2013-11-10T23:31
A discussion about women’s relationship with their bodies and the 60th anniversary of the International Naturist Federation (INF); plus porn literacy, more Facebook censorship, reader feedback, Fel...
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Standup Comedy Exposed from 2013-10-07T13:54
An interview with comedians who performed nude for the first time; plus Facebook censorship, Bare Oaks on Google Streetview, an open letter to an anonymous complainant, the problem with sarongs, an...
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The Vagina Monologues from 2013-09-09T01:18
A radio play version of The Vagina Monologues performed during the 2013 FCN/FQN Canadian Naturist Festival at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park. Plus Felicity talks about a recent NBC News story about...
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Academia and Treating Sexual Abuse from 2013-08-27T21:45
We discuss academic naturism including a university course on naturism, a dissertation on using naturist concepts of body image to treat sexual abuse victims and a journal article on how media imag...
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Michele Rauter: A Pro Volleyball Player in the Naturist World from 2013-06-30T17:08
In 2009, ESPN Magazine put together a team that included Michele Rauter, a pro volleyball player, and sent them to the Nude Volleyball Superbowl at White Thorn Lodge in Pennsylvania. Michele enjoye...
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Marketing Naturism from 2013-06-02T20:57
A discussion of marketing strategies and techniques for operators of naturist businesses with a focus on branding and targeting."A brand is a living entity - and it is enriched or undermined cumula...
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Naturist Filmmaker from 2013-05-10T02:19
An interview with filmmaker Thomas Lundy where he discusses his films and society's attitude towards women; plus Felicity discusses YNA events, clothing at naturist/nudist events, and lighthouse be...
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Lighthouse Beach, Poetry, Healthy Sunshine and Nudist Expo 2013 from 2013-03-31T13:13
Our new correspondent, Felicity from YNA, discusses Lighthouse Beach; we hear some poetry about naturism; we get more evidence that sunshine is good for you; Brian updates us on Nudist Expo 2013; a...
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Nude Cruise from 2013-03-01T03:19
We join 3,000 people on The Big Nude Boat cruise by Bare Necessities. Links to items mentioned in the show:AANR East AANR East's Android App Trip to CHM Montalivet&Paris, France – July 5-16, 2...
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Mormon Nudists from 2013-01-31T05:44
An interview with Mormons who practice naturism/nudism. Links to items mentioned in the show:Stitcher Internet Radio The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsSister Wives television show o...
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Bibliography of Naturism and Nudism from 2013-01-01T00:40
A Christmas (card) story, Mark Storey on the Naturist Society's bibliography of naturist/nudist works, and the American Nudist Research Library in Kissimmee, Florida. Links to items mentioned in t...
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International Naturism from 2012-11-26T02:38
During the 33rd Congress of the International Naturist Federation in Koversada, Vrsar, Croatia, an interview with the Mick Ayers, vice president of the INF and Bernd Huijser, Policy Officer for int...
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Naturist Vacation in France from 2012-11-01T03:43
A visit to the Centre Hélio Marin (CHM) de Montalivet, a French naturist resort on the Atlantic coast near Bordeaux, that has over 3,000 sites and over 5,000 people per day in the summer. We also a...
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Attracting Youth from 2012-10-01T03:02
A discussion on attracting youth to naturism that includes interviews with two groups run by young adults for young people. Issues in attracting youth discussed include:Identifying a general recru...
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Performing Nude from 2012-09-01T03:03
The PyroFlys fire performers who prefer to do their routines nude and Tohm Lev who not only sings about legalizing nudity but performed nude in her music video. Links to items mentionned in the sh...
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Summer Vacation in Québec from 2012-07-16T14:06
A follow-up discussion about teenagers and young adults in naturism as well as a family summer naturist vacation at La Pommerie in Québec. Links to items mentioned in the show:Volleyball tournamen...
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Breasts, Penises, and a New Resort from 2012-05-31T22:47
We interview Moira Johnston who has been walking topfree in New York City and discuss male nudity in film. We also talk about the development of a new naturist resort called Cambium in the Dominica...
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A Miscellany from 2012-05-01T02:09
A variety of items with no unifying theme: updates, listener comments, nudity as power, a book, and a movie. Links to items mentioned in the show:July 1st Annual Greater Toronto Naturist Volleybal...
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Nudist Expo from 2012-04-01T02:16
A discussion with Brian Spence, the man behind the upcoming Nudist Expo and the social networking website called the Nudist Clubhouse. Links to items mentioned in the show:Nudist Expo Nudist Clu...
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Naturist and Nudist Organizations from 2012-02-29T22:41
We discuss the role of naturist and nudist organizations through an interview with Jim Smock, the new Executive Director of the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR). Links to items ment...
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Teenagers and Young Adults in Naturism from 2012-02-01T04:36
Contrary to recent reports, there is youth in naturism! The truth is revealed about adolescent and young adult naturists. We also discuss how to attract more young people into naturist clubs. And ...
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French Naturism and Objectification Research from 2011-12-30T14:41
Listener comments, naturism in France, and some recent research on objectification. Links to items mentioned in the show:Video on Naturism in France University of Maryland Mind Perception and Mo...
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A Brief History of Nakedness from 2011-11-30T05:31
A bit of history and spirituality in naturism by way of an interview with Philip Carr-Gomm, author of A Brief History of Nakedness as well as a psychologist and the leader of the Order of Bards Ova...
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Québec Naturism from 2011-10-01T03:25
Naturism in the province of Québec as described by Michel Vaïs, one of its most notable champions. Plus audience numbers (over 40,000 listeners per month!), a listener's letter, and the financing o...
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Barely Proper from 2011-09-01T03:51
A radio-play adaptation of Barely Proper by Tom Cushing recorded at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park on August 4, 2011 during the Naturist Festival. Originally published in 1931 and subtitled"an unpl...
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Movie Wrap-Up and Growing Up Without Shame from 2011-07-31T17:08
A discussion with some of the cast&crew of Act Naturally after the Toronto movie preview and an interview with Dennis Craig Smith, author of The Naked Child/Growing Up Without Shame and Naked Fear....
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Christianity and Naturism from 2011-06-30T20:44
Naturism and religion is discussed with a focus on Christianity and the Bible. We interview author Tom Pine who has written extensively about Christianity and naturism. Matthew Neal of The Biblical...
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Nude Theatre from 2011-05-22T00:46
A discussion of nudity in theatre including a play where a clothing-optional night was held in March 2011. Plus an interview with the actors of this two-woman show where they spend most of their ti...
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Ethical Naturists plus a Naturist Pioneer from 2011-04-25T01:27
We introduce the concept of the Ethical Naturist. We also interview Cec Cinder, one of the pioneers of naturism and a prolific author. Links to items mentioned in the show:Naturist or Nudist? – Ep...
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New Naturist Film from 2011-03-13T13:47
An interview with J. P. Riley, director and producer of the new independent movie Act Naturally. Filmed at Olive Dell Ranch, this is a naturist movie by naturists but produced by professionals. Plu...
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Pornography from 2011-01-31T16:52
Every naturist needs to understand pornography because the images of naturism are so often classified as pornographic by the general public. And, for nearly a century, hustlers have exploited natur...
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Exploitation from 2010-12-10T10:52
From the very beginning of naturism/nudism, there have been people who have exploited naturists and nudists. They go against the very core values of our movement. They objectify our bodies and sexu...
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Naturist Music from 2010-11-30T23:16
Naturist music in a variety of styles and from several artists plus interviews with a few of them. Links to items mentioned in the show:Info about the Naturist Anthem by Helene Williams&Leonard Le...
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History of Bare Oaks from 2010-10-31T16:36
A discussion of internet-based retailers selling naturist/nudist merchandise and the launch of the Bare Boutique online shop. Plus an interview with Eric Jarvis who originally founded Bare Oaks Fam...
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Naturist Family Vacation from 2010-10-01T03:40
We take a naturist family vacation to Cypress Cove Nudist Resort near Orlando, Florida. Links to items mentioned in the show:www.CypressCoveResort.com Play NowEpisode XXIII
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Morley Schloss from 2010-08-31T01:45
A conversation with Morley Schloss; one of the most important leaders of the naturist movement. He is co-owner of Sunsport Garden, the only original member of the Naturist Action Committee that is ...
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World Naked Bike Ride from 2010-07-30T20:58
In this episode, we review the 1984 movie"Educating Julie"and talk about what it is like to participate in the World Naked Bike Ride. Links to items mentioned in the show:"Educating Julie"on the I...
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How not to be creepy from 2010-06-09T02:32
Some individuals have more trouble than others getting people to accept them. While that is true in our society as a whole, it can become even more pronounced in a naturist environment. This is lik...
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Minorities in Naturism from 2010-05-23T10:46
It is plainly obvious that visible minorities are under-represented in naturism. In this episode, we try to understand why and ascertain what can be done to change the situation. Our two guests ar...
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Sunshine and Vitamin D from 2010-04-19T01:16
An overwhelming number of studies have recently come out that show that there are many health-giving benefits from sun exposure. Just a few years ago, the consistent message from the medical and sc...
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Women and naturism from 2010-03-17T20:39
Of the two genders, women get the most pressure from society to meet to unrealistic expectations of physical beauty. That is one of the reason that women benefit most from being a naturist but it...
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Lessons from Naturist History from 2010-02-16T04:18
As the American philosopher George Santayana said, those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. Through an interview with Doug Beckett, founder of the Federation of Canadian Natur...
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Nudity on British TV from 2010-01-19T17:34
Part 3 of 3 on nudity and the human body. In this last part, we continue look at society's view of nudity through the lens of mass media. We review three televisions shows from the U.K. Links to ...
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Gymnophobia from 2009-12-10T02:50
Part 2 of 3 on nudity and the human body. In the second part, we discuss Gymnophobia, the fear of nudity and how it impacts our view of the human body. As in part 1, we look at society's view of nu...
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Nudity and the Human Body from 2009-11-11T15:39
Part 1 of 3 on nudity and the human body. In this first show, we discuss society's attitude towards the human body and how we deal with being nude. How mass media deals with people who are naked is...
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Clothing-Optional/Nude/Free Beaches from 2009-10-09T01:30
In this episode we discuss naturist beaches with Judy Williams. For the last few decades, she has been the leading force behind Vancouver's Wreck Beach, one of the most famous nude beaches in the w...
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Old clubs and a young woman in an old trailer from 2009-09-06T01:04
A discussion of the reasons for the failure and closure of Glen Echo Family Nudist Park north of Toronto, Ontario and an interview with Stan Wortner of Sunny Glades which, because of the closure of...
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France Guillain from 2009-08-06T13:34
An interview from July 2008 with France Guillain, the author of Le Bonheur d'être nu. Le Naturisme, un art de vivre. (The pleasure of being nude. Naturism, an art of living.) France has written man...
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Non-landed Clubs from 2009-07-23T08:55
This episode features reader feedback on the previous show about clothing-optional policies, another song by the Naked Drummer&the Baileys Road Band, and a discussion on non-landed clubs: what are ...
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Why Clothing-Optional Does Not Work from 2009-06-07T12:10
Episode VIII We discuss the many reasons why clothing-optional policies do not work in naturist clubs. Naturism wasn't always so tolerant. In the beginning of the 20th century when naturism starte...
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Naturist Cartoons from 2009-04-30T21:12
We interview Stephen Crowley author of Loxie&Zoot and The Bare Pit cartoons. The first story, Loxie&Zoot, was published as a book. He has since published 12 more stories (nearly 400 pages) on the w...
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Naturist/Nudist Fiction from 2009-03-31T11:01
In this episode, we discuss naturist fiction with Tom (T.H.) Pine who has authored many short stories and novels. In fact, he was an author before he became a naturist. Discovering naturism led him...
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A tribute to Lee Baxandall from 2009-02-28T23:59
On November 27, 2008, the naturist world lost a leader when the founder of The Naturist Society, Lee Baxandall, passed away at the age of 73. This episode is dedicated to Lee’s legacy in the naturi...
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Nude Volleyball from 2009-01-31T15:24
Nude Volleyball — it's become a cliché of naturism. In this episode we talk with Peter Allison a long time player and the organizer of the Greater Toronto Naturist Volleyball Tournament at Bare Oak...
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Naturist or Nudist? from 2008-12-30T16:13
Naturist or Nudist? What is the difference? The answer appears to depend on who you are and where you live. We get the history of the terms from Mark Storey. Then Michel Vaïs gives us the current E...
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Nudist Films from 2008-12-17T23:54
A discussion with Mark Storey the author of"Cinema au naturel, a history of nudist film."(We apologize for the poor sound quality of Mark's voice. Due to a technical problem, the recording is diffi...
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An Introduction from 2008-12-12T00:14
This is the introductory episode for the Naturist Living Show. It is a brief introduction to the show and its purpose and objectives.Naturism is more than just taking your clothes off. It is a lif...
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