Inside The Naturist Vibe
A conversation with hosts Gabriella Quinn and Dan Speers as The Naturist Vibe comes to Planet Nude
Planet Nude has always treated podcasts as part of the same ecosystem as our writing, comics, and reporting. They’re places where ideas get tested out loud, sometimes more freely and sometimes more messily, but often with a clarity that only conversation allows. This month, we’re excited to be bringing The Naturist Vibe into that mix.
Hosted by Gabriella Quinn, known as The Crowned Nudi, and Dan Speers, The Naturist Vibe has kept up a fairly consistent weekly output since it began in June of 2025. Thematically, the podcast sits at the intersection of naturist culture and the wider world, exploring stories shaping today’s nudist movement while also asking how nudity appears in mainstream life, media, and politics. At its core is a consistent emphasis on ethical naturism, not as a slogan, but as a set of values that shape how communities function and who they make room for.
Dan may already be familiar to Naked Age listeners. He recently appeared on the show to talk about Sky Farm and the longer arc of ethical naturist organizing, a conversation that overlaps naturally with the work he and Gabby are doing on The Naturist Vibe. Bringing the podcast to Planet Nude felt less like a new addition and more like a continuation of an ongoing dialogue.
Going forward, Planet Nude will publish a monthly recap highlighting recent episodes of The Naturist Vibe. To kick things off and celebrate their arrival, we asked Gabby and Dan a few questions about the project, their approach, and what they hope listeners take away. 🚀
Interview with Gabby and Dan, Dec 2025
What inspired you to start The Naturist Vibe, and what makes it stand out in naturist media?
Gabby: For me, The Naturist Vibe was born out of a need for honest, modern, and deeply human storytelling in naturism. I became a naturist in 2023 and immediately noticed a gap. There were plenty of spaces to talk about naturism, but very few that tackled the real issues, the lived experiences, the awkward moments, and the bigger cultural questions. I wanted a platform that connected naturist and mainstream conversations while grounding everything in ethical naturism. Our show stands out because we don’t shy away from the hard stuff. We talk about safety, diversity, consent, inclusion, and the future of the movement in a way that feels fresh, relevant, and rooted in real experience. Plus, we bring humor, transparency, and a modern lens the naturist world has been missing for a long time.
Dan: What inspired me was the opportunity to help reshape how naturism is discussed and understood. I’ve been a nudist all my life and an activist for many years, and I’ve seen firsthand how outdated narratives and a lack of modern storytelling hold the movement back. The Naturist Vibe gives us a chance to bring clarity, honesty, and a bit of levity to complex conversations many avoid. What makes our podcast stand out is that we bridge generations, experiences, and perspectives. We aren’t repeating the same old naturist messages. We’re exploring how nudity shows up in everyday life, challenging assumptions, and pushing for ethical naturism in spaces that need it. Together, we bring lived history, fresh perspective, and a willingness to tell the truth, which is something rare in naturist media.
You often talk about “ethical naturism.” How do you each understand that idea, and how does it shape the show?
G: For me, ethical naturism is about intention, responsibility, and community care. It means practicing nudity in a way that honors consent, safety, representation, and the emotional wellbeing of everyone in the space. It also means acknowledging the gaps that still exist in our movement, from lack of diversity to outdated norms that exclude younger people or people of color. Ethical naturism is not just “take your clothes off and be free.” It’s about how we show up, how we treat each other, and how we build environments where everyone feels welcome. On the show, that guides every conversation. We connect naturist stories and mainstream topics back to the values that matter: respect, inclusion, accountability, and transparency. If a topic challenges the movement, we lean into it instead of looking away, because ethical naturism requires honesty.
D: Ethical naturism is the commitment to keeping naturism rooted in its core principles rather than letting it drift into exploitation, gatekeeping, or convenience. I’ve been in this world long enough to see what happens when ethics aren’t part of the conversation. Spaces get unsafe, communities get divided, and the culture becomes misrepresented. Ethical naturism means being clear about boundaries, creating genuine community, prioritizing the wellbeing of participants, and staying true to the philosophy rather than letting outside influences distort it. On the podcast, that perspective helps ground us. We take the issues seriously, even when we bring humor to the conversation. Every episode is shaped by the idea that naturism can evolve, but it should evolve without losing its integrity. We want listeners to walk away understanding the difference between nudity as a lifestyle and nudity without ethics behind it.
What conversations do you feel naturism needs more of right now?
G: Naturism needs more honest conversations about inclusion, safety, and representation. Too many spaces still avoid talking about race, gender dynamics, power imbalances, and the ways certain communities feel shut out or overlooked. We also need more dialogue about how to modernize naturism without losing its core values. Younger people are interested, but they aren’t going to step into environments that feel outdated or unwelcoming. We should also be talking more openly about accountability, especially when clubs or individuals behave in ways that go against ethical naturism. These conversations might feel uncomfortable, but they are necessary if we want naturism to grow in a healthy and sustainable way.
D: I think naturism needs more conversations about responsibility and the culture we are creating for the future. We often talk about the lifestyle in very surface-level ways, but we don’t dig into the ethics, the governance, or the long-term health of our communities. We need discussions about consent culture, clear behavioral standards, and how to keep naturist spaces safe without becoming overly controlling or exclusionary. We also need to talk more about innovation. How do we update systems, clubs, and practices so they reflect the world we live in now? Naturism can evolve, and it should, but only if we are willing to have the deeper conversations about what we want that evolution to look like.
Is there an episode you feel really captures the heart of your project?
G: Challenging Social Norms Parts 1 and 2 capture the heart of what The Naturist Vibe is all about. Those episodes push beyond surface-level naturist conversations and dig into how society shapes our relationship with nudity, body image, safety, and community, while also calling out the rigid norms that exist within naturism itself. They reflect everything I care about: questioning outdated narratives, confronting uncomfortable truths both inside and outside the movement, advocating for ethical naturism, and connecting real-world context back to our naturist spaces. These episodes show our commitment to honest dialogue and to building a movement that isn’t afraid to evolve.
D: Challenging Social Norms Parts 1 and 2 really represent the core of our mission. They show how naturism intersects with broader cultural issues and how much work there is to do in reshaping perceptions. Those conversations go deep into why naturism matters, why ethics matter, and how society’s assumptions hold people back from exploring a healthier relationship with nudity and community. They also highlight the balance we try to maintain: thoughtful analysis, honest critique, and a genuine desire to help naturism move forward.
What do you hope new listeners notice or take away when they tune in?
G: I hope new listeners notice how real and grounded our conversations are. Naturism can be beautiful, freeing, and transformative, but it also has flaws, blind spots, and growing pains that deserve attention. I want people to walk away feeling informed, seen, and invited into a space where honesty matters as much as body freedom. If someone hears an episode and thinks “Oh, naturism can actually be ethical, modern, inclusive, and thoughtful,” then we’ve done our job. I want listeners to feel empowered to question old norms, learn something new, and see themselves reflected in a movement that is evolving.
D: What I hope stands out is the balance between authenticity and accountability. Naturism isn’t just about being naked; it’s about community, philosophy, and how we treat one another. When people tune in, I want them to hear conversations that are genuine and informed but also unafraid to challenge the status quo within the movement. If listeners come away with a clearer understanding of ethical naturism, a deeper appreciation for why this lifestyle matters, and maybe even a willingness to rethink some long-held assumptions, then the podcast is doing exactly what it was meant to do. 🪐
Thanks so much for this! It's great to see issues around ethics, representation, and care, being given their due. Looking forward to digging in.