Naked Age

In this episode, we look at the history of empirical studies into the effects of growing up in naturist environments with Mark Storey, a nudist historian and philosophy professor. Then we meet Dennis Craig Smith, the writer of Growing Up Without Shame, the 1986 book that was the result of a survey of adults who had grown up in nudist-friendly households. Join us as Smith shares his

In this episode, we’ll discover the remarkable stories of Jeanette and Zelda Suplee, two pioneering women in American nudism. This episode explores Jeanette's foundational role in establishing Sunny Rest Lodge and Zelda's influential journey as a nudist advocate and gender studies pioneer. Delve into their unique contributions to the nudist movement, their impact on nudism's publ

In this episode of Naked Age, Andy Tabbat memorializes his late friend Woody Miller, a stalwart in San Francisco's Castro district and a lifelong advocate for nudism and body freedom. Then, he shares an intimate conversation between the longtime friends, recorded four years prior to Woody's passing in May of 2023. In it, Woody candidly shares his passion for the arts, civil liberti

In this episode, we'll delve into the history of Canada’s nudism movements. We’ll hear the stories of various Canadian nudist leaders, and learn how two distinct regions found common ground and forged a cooperative partnership, their shared aim to represent Canadian naturists across Canada and internationally. And then we’ll meet Petra Scheller, a woman whose relentless advoc

In this episode, we’ll meet Barry, a lifelong member of one of America's oldest nudist clubs: Rock Lodge, a man whose personal nudist story intersects with the history of that great club. Plus, the “big bang” of American nudism. Enjoy! Listen to all episodes of Naked Age at www.NakedAge.co.Rock Lodge ClubOfficial website https://www.rocklodge.com/Twitter https://twitter.com/R

In this episode, we’ll meet Shirley and Richard Mason, two pioneers of the US beach movement who created the model for launching a legal nude beach, when they boldly established residency on Florida’s popular Haulover Beach. Plus, a brief history of nude beaches in “puritan besmirched” America. Enjoy! Listen to all episodes of Naked Age at NakedAge.co.Links• South Florida

This episode of Naked Age explores the parallel paths of two nudist pioneers whose stories take place over seventy years apart. First we look at Ray Connett, an influential figure of early Canadian nudism who helped establish that country’s first national nudist organization. Then we meet Gerardo Cisneros, a Mexican nudism advocate whose hard work and clever initiative has helped

In this episode of Naked Age we meet Marie Willa Bobo-Smith, a transgender nudist whose top free activism and public nudism make her make her a trailblazer for trans visibility. Plus, we explore intersections between nudist and trans history and look at the history of single men policies in nudist clubs. (This episode was originally published on March 30, 2022)Listen to all episode

In this episode of Naked Age we meet Jérôme Jolibois, a Belgian naturist and avid cyclist whose naked bike activism paved the lane for him to become the first open naturist elected to the Brussels Town Hall. Plus we explore the convergence of two movements: Nude Activism and Bicycle Activism, and the spark that led to the World Naked Bike Ride. (Episode originally published Febru

In this episode of Naked Age we meet Barbara Williamson, a pioneering figure of the sexual revolution frequently referred to as “The Most Liberated Woman in America”.(Episode originally published December 14, 2021)Items mentioned in this episodeBarbara Williamson’s Website: https://barbarawilliamson.org/Barbara Williamson’s book, “The Most Liberated Woman in America”: h