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Cntroversy23: The Incomparable Bettie Page - Part ThreeWelcome to the third and final instalment on our series on Bettie Page. This episode, we look not only at the mystery of what ever happened to the vanishing pinup, but the incredible influence she had on art, pop culture, the sub culture of fetishists and kink lovers of the 80s, through to the burlesque revival of the 90s as well as music, haute couture and fashion right through to today. Please note this episode contains references to severe mental illness and physical violence. Time codes for these are specified below:31:00-31:40 (physical violence/d...2024-02-0653 minCntroversy22: The Incomparable Bettie Page - Part TwoWe're back this week for a much anticipated continuation of our discussion on pinup legend Bettie Page! This week we look at the years from 1950-1957 where Bettie was making waves as the most popular pinup & 'Queen of Bondage' in century America. Key Sources:The Real Bettie Page: The Truth About The Queen of Pinups (biography), Richard Foster. 2005Bettie Page: The Life of a Pin Up Legend (biography), Karen Essex, James L Swanson, Bettie Page. 2006The Notorious Bettie Page (digital), Mark Mori. 2012Secondary Sources:Bettie Page: The...2024-01-2453 minCntroversy21: The Incomparable Bettie Page - Part OneWelcome to the first episode in a series dedicated to the worlds most recognisable pinup of the last century, Bettie Page. This week, Velma discusses the early years from Bettie's birth in 1923, through to her early days as a pinup model in 1950.Please note, this episode contains references to adult themes including family violence, domestic abuse, sexual assault and animal abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Time codes for sensitive content is as follows:18.34-19.08: family violence, animal abuse, sexual abuse. 34.19-34.29: domestic abuse.35.22-35.33: sexual assault38.33-41.00: sexual assault2024-01-0952 min
This Is NashvilleCelebrating the first ever Bettie Page DaySaturday will be Music City’s first official Bettie Page Day. In this episode, we’re talking all about the native Nashvillian turned “Queen of Pinups” with her friends, family, and fans.
Saturday is also Record Store Day. WNXP DJ Celia Gregory stops by Studio A with a rundown of local events and the limited edition vinyl that's available this year.
This episode was produced by Rose Gilbert.
Guests:
Ben Wilkinson, Bettie Page fan who petitioned for the historical marker and to make April 22 the official Bettie Page Day
Autumn Leav...2023-04-2150 min
The Official Bettie Page PodcastMark Talks Bettie on Inspired Minds PodcastMark Mori, co-host of the Official Bettie Page Podcast, recently switched seats and became a guest on the Inspired Minds podcast to discuss his creative process and fascinating body of work, including Bettie Page Reveals All! Episode description courtesy of Inspired Minds:Twice Oscar-nominated and Emmy Award-winning director/producer Mark Mori explores the documentary side of Hollywood. His harrowing, world-renowned films, "Building Bombs," "Kent State, The Day the War Came Home," "Blood Ties: The Life and Work of Sally Mann," "The Atlanta Child Murders" and "Bettie Page Reveals All" have been both controversial and widely a...2022-05-2734 minThe Official Bettie Page PodcastEpisode 7: Ani-Mia Channels Bettie for Dynamite ComicsAs the most emulated person in history, Bettie Page has influenced the art and lives of myriad fans worldwide. Among the remarkable women who count her as a major inspiration, cosplayer and writer Ani-Mia has teamed up with Dynamite Comics to honor the Queen of Pinups in fun new ways.
In episode 7 of the Official Bettie Page Podcast, hosts Tori Rodriguez and Mark Mori had the pleasure of interviewing this amazing creator about her adventures in the Bettieverse – including some exciting plans unfolding in the very near future! She also shares valuable advice on embodying Bettie, making sp...2021-12-1934 minThe Official Bettie Page PodcastEpisode 6: Bettie Page – Fitness PioneerAhead of her time in countless ways, Bettie Page was into fitness long before it became mainstream. While a woman at the gym was a rare sight in the 1950s, this didn’t faze the Queen of Pinups: She was putting in work right alongside the guys at a New York City athletic club, and her favorite forms of exercise (including yoga!) often showed up in her modeling poses. For co-host Tori Rodriguez, these moves sparked the idea to create the Bettie Page Fitness videos. In episode 6 of the Official Bettie Page Podcast, she and Mark Mori discuss these unique...2021-11-0437 minThe Official Bettie Page PodcastEpisode 5: The Notorious Bettie Page — The Good, the Bad and the UglyThe 2005 biopic about the Queen of Pinups has been both praised and panned by critics and fans. In episode 5 of the Official Bettie Page Podcast, hosts Mark Mori and Tori Rodriguez explore the highs, lows and in-betweens of the film based on their own opinions and feedback from other Bettie fans. Mark also reveals some “inside Hollywood” details about the connection to his documentary Bettie Page Reveals All and his previous attempt to make a feature film about Bettie.
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Also available on most podcast apps including Apple, Googl...2021-10-0342 minThe Official Bettie Page PodcastEpisode 4: Bettie Photographer Jack FaragassoNew York artist Jack Faragasso was one of the first photographers to work with Bettie Page in her early pinup years. Among the entertaining range of topics discussed in this interview, Jack describes what it was like when he went to Bettie’s New York City apartment to shoot nude photos of her in 1952 - where he also met bandleader and photographer Cass Carr, another key figure in Bettie's history. Plus, Jack provides tips on how to photograph a nude model and dispenses valuable lessons on art and life.
Listen here on Podbean: Episode 4: Bettie Photographer Jack Far...2021-08-281h 11The Official Bettie Page PodcastEpisode 3: Mark Meets BettieCo-host Mark Mori is among the lucky few to have met Bettie Page in person, and they maintained a friendship until her death. In episode 3 of the Official Bettie Page Podcast, he recalls his time with the Queen of Pinups and shares some scoop on the making of Bettie Page Reveals All.
Plus, Mark and Tori revisit the topic of the previous episode – the false rumor that YouTube star Bailey Sarian started about Bettie – and discuss the surprising social media comments they received in response.
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Episode 3 on Podbean -- M...2021-06-2935 minThe Official Bettie Page PodcastEpisode 2: Rectifying a Smear Job Against BettieIn the second episode of the Official Bettie Page Podcast, hosts Tori Rodriguez and Mark Mori aim to set the record straight and reduce mental health stigma after YouTuber Bailey Sarian played fast and loose with the facts about Bettie's life. 2021-05-2627 minThe Official Bettie Page PodcastEpisode 1: What Is It About Bettie?Welcome to the Official Bettie Page Podcast, hosted by Mark Mori, the director of Bettie Page Reveals All, and psychotherapist and journalist Tori Rodriguez.
Join us in celebrating this timeless global icon while exploring a wide range of topics that are relevant to her legacy — including sexuality, creativity, mental health, aging, body positivity, fitness, feminism and more!
In this inaugural episode, we dive into the question, What Is It About Bettie? 2021-04-2545 min