Naturist Living Show

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 cumulatively over time, the product of a thousand small gestures" Michael Eisner,  former CEO of Disney Links to items mentioned in the show: The Age of Persuasion, CBC podcast by Terry O'ReillyUnder the Influence, CBC podcast by Terry O'ReillyBook: Be Our Guest; Perfecting the Art of Customer ServiceAttracting Youth episode - September 2012Teenagers and Young Adults in Naturism episode - January 2012Why Clothing-Optional Does Not Work episode - June 2009Women and Naturism episode - March 2010Play now Complete transcript Provided by Rev.com Episode LV

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 beach. Links to items mentioned in the show: Naturist Living Show on YoutubeYNA Trip to Bare OaksNAC action alert about Lighthouse BeachINF 60th Anniversary Celebration at the CHM MontalivetFilm: Nude Not by Thomas LundyFilm: Naked Conversations with Nude Women by Thomas LundyThomas Lundy on IMDbPlay now Episode LIV

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; and more! Links to items mentioned in the show: The 2013 Naturist Holidays Guide at the Bare BoutiqueThe publisher of the 2013 Naturist Holidays GuideAmong the Nudists by Frances and Mason Merrill (1931) in ebook formatYoung Naturists/Nudists America (YNA)Emily's PoemRichard Weller: Could the sun be good for your heart?Episode XVIII - Sunshine and Vitamin DNudist Expo 2013 Play Now Episode LIII

We join 3,000 people on The Big Nude Boat cruise by Bare Necessities. Links to items mentioned in the show: AANR EastAANR East's Android AppTrip to CHM Montalivet & Paris, France – July 5-16, 2013Bare Necessities Tour & TravelCarnival Cruise LinesThe Who-Can-Stay-Nude-The-Longest episode on Kenny vs SpennyPlay Now Episode LII

Play now An interview with Mormons who practice naturism/nudism. Links to items mentioned in the show: Stitcher Internet RadioThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsSister Wives television show on TLCEpisode 106 of the Mormon Expression PodcastLDS Skinny-Dipper ConnectionUANR Episode LI

Play now 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 the show: Trip to CHM Montalivet & Paris, France – July 5-16, 2013Places to checkin, review, recommend or provide feedback about the Naturist Living Show and Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park: iTunes, Google Plus, Facebook, Trip Advisor, Foursquare, YelpBob Cringely's Nude Family Christmas CardNaturist/Nudist BibliographyEpisode 2 Interview with Mark Storey on Nudist/Naturist FilmsThe American Nudist Research Library Episode L

Play now 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 international relations in the Dutch naturist federation. Plus: over a million downloads/listeners to the Naturist Living Show this year! With 198,013 downloads/listeners in October alone!! Naturist Living Show Listeners (click image to view)Links to items mentioned in the show: Trip to CHM Montalivet & Paris, France – July 5-16, 2013Koversada, Vrsar, CroatiaThe International Naturist Federation (INF)Naturisten Federatie Nederland (NFN) – Dutch Naturist Federation Episode XLIX

Play now 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 announce the launch of an organized vacation to CHM Montalivet. Links to items mentioned in the show: Song: Nue au Soleil by Brigitte BardotCHM MontalivetVacation in Montalivet – July 5-16, 2013Episode XLVIII

Play now 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 recruiting problem in clubsTargeting youth with marketingCommunicating with a relevant message in the right placeProviding a welcoming environmentSetting realistic expectationsLinks to items mentioned in the show: First Visit section of the Bare Oaks websiteEpisode 8 - Why Clothing-Optional Does Not WorkYNA - Young Naturists AmericaNaked Vegan CookingEpisode 39 - Teenagers and Young Adults in NaturismTV Show: My Daughter The Teenage Nudist on Daily Motion (must be logged in to view)Vita NudaFlorida Young Naturists Episode XLVII

Play now 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 show: Places to review, recommend or provide feedback about the Naturist Living Show and Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park: iTunes, Google Plus, Facebook, Trip Advisor, Foursquare, YelpSteve's blogThe PyroFlys Fire PerformersTohm Lev websiteLegalize Nudity music video (you need to be logged onto YouTube to see it because it is "age restricted". Lyrics to Legalize Nudity By Tohm Lev Mother nature, doesn't like clothes but society likes to impose They want some curtains on all yr windows I want the freedom to over expose! Some narrowminded people like to be prudes But nudity is natural --  it's not lewd! LEEEEEEGALIZE NUDITY Set your body free LEEEEEEEGALIZE NUDITY Break the chains of slavery (In the name of liberty ) I'm here to tell u, there is no shame Beware of anyone who tries to place blame Nudity is not a sin as some people claim This prude attitude is, totally lame! If God didn't want us to be nude Why were we born in our birthday suit? LEEEEGALIZE NUDITY Set your body free LEEEGALIZE NUDITY In this land of liberty. (In the name of liberty ) Episode XLVI

Play now 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 between breast cancer and bras. Links to items mentioned in the show: Sunshine and Vitamin D podcastSydney Ross Singer and Soma Grismaijer websitekillerculture.comDressed To Kill book Episode XLV

Play now 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 tournamentSome recent media coverage of Bare Oaks Family Naturist ParkTeenagers and Young Adults in Naturism PodcastWhy Clothing-Optional Doesn't Work PodcastCypress Cove Family Vacation PodcastCentre écologique et naturiste La PommerieNaturism in Québec podcastFédération québécoise de naturisme FQNBook: Nu Simplement by Michel Vaïs Episode XLIV

Play now 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 Dominican Republic. Links to items mentioned in the show: Time Magazine Breastfeeding CoverThe Outdoor Co-ed Topless Pulp Fiction Appreciation SocietyMoira Johnston interviewed on YouTubeBlog entry discussion MPAA rating on male nudity in filmVanity Fair Article by James Wolcott on male nudity in filmJames Wolcott being interviewed on CBC's QMichael Fassbender and Steve McQueen interviewed on CBC's QNude Traveller videos at the Bare BoutiqueCambium Resort in the Dominican Republic Episode XLIII

Play now 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: 6th Annual Greater Toronto Naturist Volleyball TournamentLee Baxandall Memorial Volleyball TournamentBare Oaks Family WeekendLa vie naturiste podcastRaped by Clothing by Guido NigroAct Naturally MovieView Act Naturally on Prescreen.com Episode XLII Photo by Nelly Xiao used with permission.It is from a Spencer Tunick's installation atSydney, Australia in 2010.

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 ExpoNudist Clubhouse Episode XLI