The Official Bettie Page Podcast (Tori Rodriguez and Mark Mori)

The 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.

Listen here on Podbean: https://bit.ly/3uDPGSs 

Also available on most podcast apps including Apple, Google, Spotify, Audible and more!

Find us on social media:

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/BettiePageRevealsAll

https://www.facebook.com/groups/BettiePageMovie

https://www.facebook.com/BettiePageFitness

 Instagram:

@bettiepagerevealsall

@bettie_page_fitness

Twitter:

@BettiePageMovie

In 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. 

Hosts Mark Mori, Tori Rodriguez and Producer Ben welcome Jo Weldon to the podcast! Jo did the commentary track for the brand new 4K blu-ray release of Teaserama (from the fine folks at Kino Lorber) and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the history of burlesque. Jo is also a performer, author, activist, and she also runs the New York School of Burlesque!

Find us on social media:

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/BettiePageRevealsAll

https://www.facebook.com/groups/BettiePageMovie

https://www.facebook.com/BettiePageFitness

Instagram:

@bettiepagerevealsall

@bettie_page_fitness

Twitter:

@BettiePageMovie

Hosts Mark Mori, Tori Rodriguez and Producer Ben welcome director Kelvin Mao to the show to talk about his new documentary - Dave Stevens: Drawn To Perfection! It's a fantastic look into the making of the documentary as well as Bettie's huge role in Dave's life. 

Check out the trailer for the film here!

Drawn to Perfection Trailer

Find us on social media:

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/BettiePageRevealsAll

https://www.facebook.com/groups/BettiePageMovie

https://www.facebook.com/BettiePageFitness

Instagram:

@bettiepagerevealsall

@bettie_page_fitness

Twitter:

@BettiePageMovie

New 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 Faragasso (podbean.com) Also available on most podcast apps including Apple, Google, Spotify, Audible and more!

Find us on social media:

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/BettiePageRevealsAll

https://www.facebook.com/BettiePageFitness

Instagram:

@bettiepagerevealsall

@bettie_page_fitness

Twitter:

@BettiePageMovie

Find Jack Faragasso's work and social media here: 

https://www.asylumpublications.com 

https://faragassoart.com

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/The-Early-Photographs-of-Bettie-Page-By-Jack-Faragasso-421938311208157

Hosts Mark Mori, Tori Rodriguez, and Producer Ben welcome Jane Garrett to the show for some John Willie talk! Jane's new book titled John Willie: A Bizarre Life was recently published by Schiffer Publishing and is available now at your favorite book outlet. Learn more about the book here:

https://schifferbooks.com/products/john-willie

Find us on social media:

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/BettiePageRevealsAll

https://www.facebook.com/groups/BettiePageMovie

https://www.facebook.com/BettiePageFitness

Instagram:

@bettiepagerevealsall

@bettie_page_fitness

Twitter:

@BettiePageMovie

Mark 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 acclaimed. Earlier this year, his master catalog was released to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and Music Box Films Home Entertainment libraries. Mori has also made documentaries for National Geographic, MTV, Discovery, Animal Planet, HBO, BBC, Fox TV and Turner Classic Movies. Future projects include: the COVID-19 social impact documentary "Blue Collar America" and "The Lost Print: The Making of Orson Welles' The Magnificent Ambersons."

Listen here on Podbean: https://bit.ly/3MTnIu6  

Also available on most podcast apps including Apple, Google, Spotify, Audible and more!

Find us on social media:

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/BettiePageRevealsAll

https://www.facebook.com/groups/BettiePageMovie

https://www.facebook.com/BettiePageFitness

 Instagram:

@bettiepagerevealsall

@bettie_page_fitness

Twitter:

@BettiePageMovie

As 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 space for creativity, and pursuing one’s passions.

Listen here on Podbean: https://bit.ly/30FDfe3 

Also available on most podcast apps including Apple, Google, Spotify, Audible and more!

Find us on social media:

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/BettiePageRevealsAll

https://www.facebook.com/groups/BettiePageMovie

https://www.facebook.com/BettiePageFitness

 Instagram:

@bettiepagerevealsall

@bettie_page_fitness

Twitter:

@BettiePageMovie

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? 

Hosts Mark Mori and Tori Rodriguez welcome Bettie's nephew (and Goldie's son) Ron Brem to the show for some amazing show and tell and cool stories!

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 workouts as well as Bettie’s lifelong fitness fetish and her ongoing role as an icon of body positivity.

Listen here on Podbean: https://bit.ly/2YlnrMy

Find us on social media:

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/BettiePageRevealsAll

https://www.facebook.com/groups/BettiePageMovie

https://www.facebook.com/BettiePageFitness

 Instagram:

@bettiepagerevealsall

@bettie_page_fitness

Twitter:

@BettiePageMovie

Hosts Mark Mori, Tori Rodriguez, and Producer Ben welcome standup comedian and pinup model Emmy Buttrick to the show! It's a great, inspiring discussion about how Bettie inspired her to pursue her passions and live authentically. Also, Tori and Ben play "history detectives" with some cool Bettie factoids - really cool stuff! Learn more about Emmy at https://www.succubusofsatire.com/ and be sure to follow her on social media!

Find us on social media:

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/BettiePageRevealsAll

https://www.facebook.com/groups/BettiePageMovie

https://www.facebook.com/BettiePageFitness

Instagram:

@bettiepagerevealsall

@bettie_page_fitness

Twitter:

@BettiePageMovie

Hosts Mark Mori and Tori Rodriguez welcome Ben Wilkinson to the show to talk about the Nashville Historical Marker honoring Bettie's life! They also talk about her 100th birthday - which was the day of the marker dedication.

Find us on social media:

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/BettiePageRevealsAll

https://www.facebook.com/groups/BettiePageMovie

https://www.facebook.com/BettiePageFitness

Instagram:

@bettiepagerevealsall

@bettie_page_fitness

Twitter:

@BettiePageMovie

Co-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.

For reference, here are links to:

• Episode 3 on Podbean -- Mark Meets Bettie: https://pbgd74e50c.podbean.com/e/episode-3-mark-meets-bettie 
• Episode 2 on YouTube -- Rectifying a Smear Job Against Bettie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nau9HyyoHoY  (also available on most podcast apps)
• The Bailey Sarian video in question -- Bettie Page a Killer?? The Case of the Vanishing Pinup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lknCE7fn7k8
• Tori’s blog post about the whole issue -- Bailey Sarian Owes Bettie Page and Fans an Apology: https://www.bettiepagefitness.com/bpfblog/2021/6/8/bailey-sarian-owes-bettie-page-and-fans-an-apology