Weekly Wrap: Jan. 24
This week on Planet Nude: Developments at Denny Blaine, remembering a Florida pioneer, and welcoming a new podcast!
Welcome to this week’s Weekly Wrap! This week we reported on new developments at the embattled Denny Blaine Park, learned about the legacy of a longtime Florida nudist advocate, and took a closer look at how nudity is talked about and practiced in everyday life. We also zoomed out with our regular News of the Nude, looking at stories from this month around the world. Plus all new Strips and Podcasts! Let’s get into it. 🚀
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A fresh sweep of global naturist headlines kicks off the new year with this January edition of News of the Nude, capturing both momentum and resistance across nude spaces worldwide. Legal developments, cultural flashpoints, and small but telling moments of progress come together in a snapshot of where naturism stands right now, setting the tone for the challenges and possibilities shaping 2026.
Longstanding tensions surrounding Seattle’s Denny Blaine Park come back into focus as Friends of Denny Blaine advances its efforts to protect continued access to the city’s most visible nude beach. With legal pressure, neighborhood opposition, and questions of public space all in play, the story traces how advocacy, strategy, and persistence are being tested once again, underscoring just how fragile urban naturist spaces can be even after years of established use.
A moment of remembrance and reflection honors the life and impact of Bruce Frendahl, a figure whose presence left a lasting mark on the naturist community. We look back at his contributions, character, and the connections he fostered, offering readers a chance to pause and appreciate how individual lives quietly shape the culture and continuity of naturism.
An unexpected local personality becomes the focal point of a story that blends small town politics, public nudity, and cultural misunderstanding in Gurley, Alabama. Framed with wit and disbelief, the narrative unpacks how fear, rumor, and outsized reactions can turn a minor incident into a referendum on morality and control, revealing how quickly nudity still sparks panic when it collides with unfamiliar places and people.
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A tribute to Bruce Frendahl, a longtime Florida nudist organizer and advocate whose writing and leadership helped affirm that public nudity is lawful, nonsexual, and part of ordinary civic life.
Naked, Nudists, and Naturists
On Episode 163, the long-debated question of what Frank and Lisa look like continued with a letter from Clinton, who suggested a caricature of the hosts. David wrote about his experiences at Mountain Air Ranch and the Rocky Mountain Naturists social club. He described how therapeutic naturism has been in his recovery from a stressful career. Bob asked, “Why doesn’t Frank ever cook for Lisa?” Alex, a listener from Germany, expressed his enjoyment of the show and the valuable insights it offers from naturists around the world. Frank continued his conversation with naturist artist Rene Bellamy, who spoke about his naturist cartoons and his path to naturism.
The Naturist Vibe
Episode 33 of The Naturist Vibe is a comprehensive update from hosts Gabby and Dan, marking their first on-camera recording. Major announcements include the launch of their Patreon membership tiers (Free, TNV Tribe, and TNV Tribe Plus) offering perks like stickers and exclusive Discord access, and the opening of their official merchandise store, The TNV Tribe Shop. They provide exciting details about "Nude House," their upcoming event in Jersey City this April, emphasizing strict safety protocols like bag checks, chaperones, and a costume theme ("Garden of Eden") to foster a creative, safe environment. The episode also features a humorous review of the 1998 cookbook Cooking in the Nude for Golf Lovers and concludes with a Q&A segment addressing common questions from the nudism subreddit, offering advice on navigating family dynamics and debunking misconceptions about nudity and sexuality.
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That’s a wrap
That officially wraps up this week! Join us next Saturday for more insights and stories from the week ahead. 🪐