An Interview with Chuck Renslow

Leatherviews Podcast #5
An Interview With Chuck Renslow
(c) Jack Rinella, 2008

Interview length 24m 41s

Chuck Renslow discusses International Mr. Leather Weekend, including how it came to be, why it gained popularity, exactly how many people attend IML, what the contest is like, how the judges are selected (inlcuding the first year selection process), what goes on behind the scenes, expectations of the winner, controversy around the first woman judge, why it supports the Leather Archives & Museum and how it selects its entertainment.

What journalist is attributed to helping IML gain popularity over the years?  Chuck answers.

Chuck talks about everything "falling apart" at the first IML contest in 1979.

Jack asks what contributions IML has made to the community and society at large.  Chuck responds.