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Making Space

Episode 17: On naturism, community, and the work of keeping spaces open

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In this episode of Naked Age, we meet Dan Speers, a writer, organizer, and longtime advocate whose work spans the free-beach movement, family naturism, and the evolving digital landscape of body freedom.

Dan grew up in a naturist family in Florida, then found his footing as an adult with the Tri-State Metro Naturists, the volunteer group that helped defend and legitimize Gunnison Beach during a formative moment in East Coast naturist history. Today, he continues that legacy through his leadership at Sky Farm, the country’s oldest nudist club, and through new initiatives that aim to support ethical, sustainable naturist culture.

Our conversation traces the spaces Dan inherited, the ones he helped build, and the ones he’s still working to keep open for whoever comes next.

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Credits

Produced by Evan Nicks
Edited and co-produced by Nathan Sisemore

Thanks to Dan Speers and the American Nudist Research Library (ANRL) for archival material and research support.

Clips

HBO’s Naked States (2000)
BBC4’s Michael Moore Live! (1994)

Music licensed via Envato Elements and Artlist.io.


This episode is sponsored by the AANR Education Foundation, a charitable partner of the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR).

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