StarCast, The Official Podcast of Star Ranch Nudist Club

When people come out to Star Ranch, we want to make sure that everyone is comfortable and has a great time! But, there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes to make that happen! We are blessed to have a wonderful office staff! Today, we meet Rob, the Business Manager of the Ranch. He tells us about our new online reservation system that insures members spend very little time checking in, and spe...

Naturists around the world JUST LOVE the JUST MARRIED BAND! The husband and wife duo (Jeremy and Celine) have performed many times in front of thousands of cruisers on the Big Nude Boat with Bare Necessities Tour & Travel. After their most recent performance at sea, and before returning to France, they made a special stop at Star Ranch in Texas to sing and play (in the nude, of course) for an...

Today, we meet two native Texans who have spent much of their lives working and raising a family in Alaska. But now, they're back home again, and have discovered their second home here at Star Ranch!  Send us Fan Mail

Many mistakenly believe that nudity and Christianity don't go together. Today's guest, Lee, makes a convincing case that the two are totally compatible! Plus, he tells us all about the Star Ranch Breakfast table, a weekly gathering of people from all walks of life who share good food, great stories and make lifelong friendships. Send us Fan Mail

Ever wonder what a busy holiday weekend is like at Star Ranch? In today's episode, Mark takes his StarCast microphone out to our big, beautiful pool to give you an idea of what you can expect when you visit! With a water volleyball game going on in the background, Mark talks with several members about life at the Ranch and the friendships that we all cherish. Our next big holiday weekend will...

Home nudists for many years, John and Mary Jane took the plunge into social nudism in a BIG way, by booking a cruise along with 2,000 others on the Bare Necessities BIG Nude Boat! Since then, they've embraced nudism in a BIG way... traveling to resorts in Florida and California. Recently, their travels brought them to Texas where they discovered Star Ranch. In today's podcast, hear their...

Star Ranch is a proud member of AANR, the American Association for Nude Recreation. So, what does it mean when you see the AANR logo, and why should you look for it before visiting a club or resort? Today, the new president of AANR, Linda Weber, explains why it is so important. She also discusses the future of the organization and family-friendly nude recreation.  Send us Fan Mail

Remember Paul & Barbara from episode 35 of StarCast? Well, they've just completed another successful Bare Buns 5K run here at Star Ranch. In fact, it was Paul who first ran the race and got the commemorative t-shirt without telling his wife! Fast forward to laundry day...and guess what shows up?!? Yep...the Bare Buns 5K t-shirt! Ooops! Of course, that sparked quite a conversation, but it...

Bob and Mary are longtime members here at Star Ranch. They first joined back in the 90s, but as sometimes happens, busy lives got in the way and they had to take a break. On today's StarCast, our host Mark finds out why they couldn't wait to return to their favorite weekend retreat! Send us Fan Mail

Brian and Sherry met through an online dating website and hit it off immediately! But, how was he going to break it to Sherry that he was a naturist? On today's StarCast, our host Mark discovers how Brian's car license plate played a big role that sparked a conversation that led to their engagement!  Send us Fan Mail

We're aboard the Bare Necessities "Big Nude Boat 2025" for today's StarCast! Listen as we get to know Dan H.! He's an author of 4 naturist-themed novels (as D.H. Jonathan), an actor in an upcoming naturist film, a long-time nude model, and is currently the President of the southwestern chapter of the American Association of Nude Recreation (AANR-SW). He's got quite a...

Recorded on the Bare Necessities Big Nude Boat 2025, our host Mark interviews members of the Star Ranch Nude Ukes! That's right! We recently started our very own Ukulele group here at Star Ranch! It's really just an excuse to get together, play some music and have lots of fun! No experience necessary! Sound like something you might be interested in joining? Well, have a listen to today&a...

We're just back from an amazing Caribbean cruise aboard the Bare Necessities "Big Nude Boat 2025"! It's not only a great way to see the world, but also a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones! Over the next few weeks, we'll be bringing you several podcasts that we recorded while onboard the ship. Today, we meet Sharon, a good friend of two o...

It's no secret! Jean & Nancy are two of the most popular members here at Star Ranch! That's because they lead the Food Committee! Along with many volunteer cooks, they keep everyone well fed and happy with weekend breakfast and meals for special occasions! Thanks goodness they love what they do, because it's a tough job, but one with great rewards! Have a listen to today's...

Sandi is not only a Star Ranch member, she also works part-time in the office at the Ranch. In today's StarCast, she talks with our host (aka her husband, Mark) about the background check process, what new visitors to the ranch can expect when going through it and why it's necessary. And, she reveals some exciting new changes coming to the office and introduces our new General Manager! S...

Gail is a single lady who has been a resident at Star Ranch for 15 years! During that time, she's seen some big changes here at the Ranch. On today's StarCast, Gail speaks about how attitudes in the general public have changed over the years when it comes to nudists and about how most are much more accepting these days when she tells people that she lives at a nudist resort! Gail is also...

Here at Star Ranch, we have members who have been nudists for their entire lives, and brand new nudists, too! Richard and Sherry fit into that second category. Recently retired, they explored several nudist resorts across Florida before discovering Star Ranch. Hear about their travels and find out why the Ranch is the perfect fit for them. Spoiler alert! They LOVE pickleball and our new pickleball...

To celebrate the 50th episode of StarCast, today we are keeping it all in the family! Our host, Mark, is joined by his lovely wife, Sandi, and Sandi's adult daughter, Halli, who isn't a nudist herself. Hear what Halli thinks about her mom being a nudist and what it was like growing up with a mom who didn't like wearing clothes around the house! Also, Halli tells an amusing and rathe...

Daniella and David have been enjoying Star Ranch for three years. In fact, their very first social nude experience was here at the Ranch! Hear how Daniella got over her initial nervousness at the idea of being nude around others. And, listen as they tell the amusing story about how their college-aged son used technology to discover mom and dad's new favorite place to spend their weekends!  Se...

The World Naked Bike Ride is a very popular naturist event. This series of rides happens annually in cities all across the country. Mike and Linda from Star Ranch loaded up their E-bikes and traveled from Texas to St. Louis to participate in that city's ride. They tell us what it was like to pedal clothes-free through a city that rolls out the welcome mat for nudists. Mike and Linda are also...

Like many, Jonathan discovered Star Ranch during one of our twice-yearly 5K clothing-optional runs! Initially, his wife Gini was hesitant to join him at the ranch, but eventually agreed to give it a try. On her first visit, she remained dressed as she lounged by the pool, but it wasn't long before she was comfortable enough to shed her clothes and join in on the fun! Hear Jon and Gini talk ab...

This is a very different, and very special episode of StarCast. It goes without saying that we are a family here at Star Ranch. And when one member of our tight knit community faces a serious challenge, it impacts us all. Today, our host Mark talks with Steven about his diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), a type of life-threatening blood cancer that causes the bone marrow to produce abnorma...

Meet Randy & Olga, two of our newest members at Star Ranch! Hear how they broke the news to their 3 adult children that they are now nudists and hear their surprising reactions! And, listen as Randy & Olga describe how they discovered Star Ranch and why it already feels like home. Plus, they both share their tips for non-nudists on how to take the leap into family-friendly nude recreation...

Everyone discovers Star Ranch in their own unique way. For Rhum, that discovery came while he was working the Renaissance Festival circuit at Sherwood Forest Faire just down the road and needed a place to stay for a few weeks. He ended up loving the Ranch so much, that he is now a full-time resident and just recently joined the Star Ranch Council, helping to interview potential new members and pla...

Today's StarCast has a bit of an international flair! Long ago, an employment opportunity took Don & Mary Anne to Germany. There, they were able to experience something called FKK (Freikörperkultur)...which roughly translates into 'Free Body Culture'. Thanks to careful planning, they were able to retire early and return to the U.S. Good friends pointed them in the direction of S...