The Naturist Living Show
Episodes
Fifty Years at the Ponderosa Nature Resort
03 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On the 50th anniversary year of the Ponderosa Nature Resort (in Ontario, Canada – not the notorious Ponderosa Sun Club in Indiana, USA) Hans and...
School Project
29 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Global Naturism
09 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The 2014 International Naturist Federation Congress with some info about Ireland, Slovenia, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. Plus Felici...
Weirdos
25 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Are naturists weirdos? No, the textiles are the weirdos and here’s why. Plus Felicity, more standup comedians, and more… Links to items me...
Body Painting
10 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with body painting artist Andy Golub plus results of the latest survey on Canadian attitudes towards nudity and recent articles about na...
Telling Others
06 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Discussion, advice and experiences about telling others that you are a naturist plus reader comments, Felicity and more. Links to items mentio...
Nude Geocaching
10 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 mention...
Topless Tour of Canada
04 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Nude Yoga
03 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The reasons, methods and benefits of nude yoga. Links to items mentioned in the show: Naturist Living Show comment line: +1 (905) 473-6060 ext.333 o...
Pubic Hair
07 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 ment...
Plans for an Urban Oasis and the Owner of Two Resorts in the Western U.S.
01 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Real Estate
02 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Buying and selling real estate to nudists/naturists plus reader feedback and Felicity from YNA. Links to items mentioned in the show: Episode 57,...
Women’s relationship to their bodies and the 60th anniversary of the INF
10 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion about women’s relationship with their bodies and the 60th anniversary of the International Naturist Federation (INF); plus porn litera...
Standup Comedy Exposed
07 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with comedians who performed nude for the first time; plus Facebook censorship, Bare Oaks on Google Streetview, an open letter to an ano...
The Vagina Monologues
09 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
A radio play version of The Vagina Monologues performed during the 2013 FCN/FQN Canadian Naturist Festival at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park. Plus Fe...
Academia and Treating Sexual Abuse
27 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss academic naturism including a university course on naturism, a dissertation on using naturist concepts of body image to treat sexual abuse...
Michele Rauter: A Pro Volleyball Player in the Naturist World
30 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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 W...
Marketing Naturism
02 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion of marketing strategies and techniques for operators of naturist businesses with a focus on branding and targeting. “A brand is a ...
Naturist Filmmaker
10 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with filmmaker Thomas Lundy where he discusses his films and society’s attitude towards women; plus Felicity discusses YNA events,...
Lighthouse Beach, Poetry, Healthy Sunshine and Nudist Expo 2013
31 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Our new correspondent, Felicity from YNA, discusses Lighthouse Beach; we hear some poetry about naturism; we get more evidence that sunshine is good ...
Nude Cruise
01 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ap...
Mormon Nudists
31 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with Mormons who practice naturism/nudism. Links to items mentioned in the show: Stitcher Internet Radio The Church of Jesus Christ of ...
Bibliography of Naturism and Nudism
01 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
A Christmas (card) story, Mark Storey on the Naturist Society’s bibliography of naturist/nudist works, and the American Nudist Research Library...
International Naturism
26 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
During the 33rd Congress of the International Naturist Federation in Koversada, Vrsar, Croatia, an interview with the Mick Ayers, vice president of t...
Naturist Vacation in France
01 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Attracting Youth
01 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion on attracting youth to naturism that includes interviews with two groups run by young adults for young people. Issues in attracting yout...
Performing Nude
01 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Health
01 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
A general discussion about physical health and an interview with Sydney Ross Singer, co-author of the book Dressed to Kill which describes a link bet...
Summer Vacation in Québec
16 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Breasts, Penises, and a New Resort
31 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
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 ne...
A Miscellany
01 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
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: ...
Nudist Expo
01 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion with Brian Spence, the man behind the upcoming Nudist Expo and the social networking website called the Nudist Clubhouse. Links to items...
Naturist and Nudist Organizations
29 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the role of naturist and nudist organizations through an interview with Jim Smock, the new Executive Director of the American Association ...
Teenagers and Young Adults in Naturism
01 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Contrary to recent reports, there is youth in naturism! The truth is revealed about adolescent and young adult naturists. We also discuss how to attr...
French Naturism and Objectification Research
30 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Listener comments, naturism in France, and some recent research on objectification. Links to items mentioned in the show: Video on Naturism in Franc...
A Brief History of Nakedness
30 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
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 psych...
Fashion
30 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion is often considered the antithesis to naturism. It can indeed be an oppressive tyrant. But it can also simply be an aesthetic or artistic con...
Québec Naturism
01 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Barely Proper
01 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
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. Or...
Movie Wrap-Up and Growing Up Without Shame
31 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
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 Th...
Christianity and Naturism
30 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Naturism and religion is discussed with a focus on Christianity and the Bible. We interview author Tom Pine who has written extensively about Christi...
Nude Theatre
22 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ethical Naturists plus a Naturist Pioneer
25 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
New Naturist Film
13 Mar 2011
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Breasts
27 Feb 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Human female breasts are arguably the body part most obsessed about by both genders. In this episode we explore society’s obsession with breas...
Pornography
31 Jan 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Every naturist needs to understand pornography because the images of naturism are so often classified as pornographic by the general public. And, for...
Exploitation
10 Dec 2010
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Naturist Music
30 Nov 2010
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
History of Bare Oaks
31 Oct 2010
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion of internet-based retailers selling naturist/nudist merchandise and the launch of the Bare Boutique online shop. Plus an interv...
Naturist Family Vacation
01 Oct 2010
Contributed by Lukas
We take a naturist family vacation to Cypress Cove Nudist Resort near Orlando, Florida. Links to items mentioned in the show: www.CypressCoveResort....
Morley Schloss
31 Aug 2010
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
World Naked Bike Ride
30 Jul 2010
Contributed by Lukas
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. L...
How not to be creepy
09 Jun 2010
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Minorities in Naturism
23 May 2010
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Sunshine and Vitamin D
19 Apr 2010
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Women and naturism
17 Mar 2010
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Lessons from Naturist History
16 Feb 2010
Contributed by Lukas
As the American philosopher George Santayana said, those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. Through an interview with Doug Bec...
Nudity on British TV
19 Jan 2010
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
Gymnophobia
10 Dec 2009
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Nudity and the Human Body
11 Nov 2009
Contributed by Lukas
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 nu...
Clothing-Optional/Nude/Free Beaches
09 Oct 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss naturist beaches with Judy Williams. For the last few decades, she has been the leading force behind Vancouver’s Wrec...
Old clubs and a young woman in an old trailer
06 Sep 2009
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
France Guillain
06 Aug 2009
Contributed by Lukas
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 nud...
Non-landed Clubs
23 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features reader feedback on the previous show about clothing-optional policies, another song by the Naked Drummer & the Baileys Road ...
Why Clothing-Optional Does Not Work
07 Jun 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Episode VIII We discuss the many reasons why clothing-optional policies do not work in naturist clubs. Naturism wasn’t always so tolerant. In th...
Naturist Cartoons
30 Apr 2009
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Naturist/Nudist Fiction
31 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
A tribute to Lee Baxandall
28 Feb 2009
Contributed by Lukas
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 epi...
Nude Volleyball
31 Jan 2009
Contributed by Lukas
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 Gr...
Naturist or Nudist?
30 Dec 2008
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Nudist Films
17 Dec 2008
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion with Mark Storey the author of “Cinema au naturel, a history of nudist film.” (We apologize for the poor sound quality of Mar...
An Introduction
12 Dec 2008
Contributed by Lukas
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...