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Saturday, September 14, 2024
Phil Fusco: Enduring
If you follow model and personal trainer Philip Fusco on social media, you know that he was in Los Angeles at the end of August, participating in the Mister USA pageant. Phil represented New Hampshire and although he didn't win, he did win two awards, Fan Favorite and Influencer of the Year.
Seeing Phil strutting down the stage had me thinking not only is he as hot as ever, but also his enduring ability to stay front and center in the world of the male form on-line. Like so many, I was first introduced to Phil's work as a fitness model about 15 years ago, in the very early days of the FH site.
The first images of Phil were from artist Hans Fahrmeyer, and were initially shot to promote Phil's work with Vista Video. Han's images of Phil remain some of my favorite images of Phil, so to celebrate Phil's Mister USA wins, and to mark his fifteen years of providing stimulating visuals, I thought I'd go back to those original images, and this time, ask Hans to choose his favorite shots from his time shooting Phil. Check out those shots in the post below.
Fusco with Tiffany Haddish
Sundays With Hans: A Fusco Fifteen!
'With models I believe in, I invest a lot of time, Phil was one of those models.'
Modeling is an industry known for swallowing up new talent, then quickly spitting it back out. Regardless of the category, fashion, fitness or nude modeling, male models tend to come and go quickly. I have featured hundreds of models over the years, most of whom, dipped in, made a bit of money, or had a bit of fun, then just as quickly, dipped back out.
Few male models, especially those on-line models, with a focus on the nude male form, endure in the way model Philip Fusco has been able to do. I first discovered Phil's work, like many of you I'm sure, with his early work with photographer Hans Fahrmeyer, and Phil's work with Vista Video. Phil hit the world of on-line nude modeling back in 2009, and with the exception of a brief hiatus, has remained popular with both long time, as well as new fans of visuals, and the artistry of the male form.
Hans images of Phil were used heavily in the promotion of Phil's videos for Vista. If anyone remembers being on line in the late 2000's and early 2010's, you remember Phil's shoots with Hans were featured and shared all over the net. Sites featuring the male form, message boards, Yahoo groups and social social media sites.
Hans shares that really enjoyed working with Phil, and in addition to liking him as a model, really enjoyed him a a person. Besides being a really nice guy, Hans remembers enjoying Phil's stories. When he get him to stop texting, Phil would often shares stories, usually about his passion, and experiences with women. There's one particular story involving Phil, a woman, and a kitchen table, that Hans still hasn't been able to forget.
Hans and Phil first connected back in August of 2009. Although Hans managed to captured 100's of images, they only actually shot together a few times. They worked for hours however, during those shoots, with Hans doing close to a dozen lighting and prop changes to create different looks, styles and moods.
Hans remember Phil as being committed to his career, and also that he really enjoyed the shooting process. This for Hans, made his job so much easier. Hans also remembers that it was Phil who first introduced him to model Marcel Rodriguez. Marcel worked with Phil at Vista Video, and Hans enjoyed working with Marcel equally well. You can check out Hans work with Marcel on FH HERE:
If you search 'Phil Fusco' at the top of this site, or check out my past Sundays With Hans, (HERE:) you'll see many posts and stories featuring Hans work with Phil. For this post however, instead of choosing my favorite shots of Phil, I ask Hans to pick out his favorites. I did hint however, I was a big fan of Phi's perfect posterior. Hans sent on dozens of shots, but given we're celebrating the last 15 years, I narrowed it down to a favorite fifteen.
If you're a Phil Fusco fan, or a regular reader of the site, you know Phil has worked with some of the best chroniclers of the male form, and branched out to fitness and personal training, runway work, as well as starting his own OnlyFans page. When I interviewed Phil back in 2021, (HERE:) he shared what fans could expect if they joined.
'My fans can expect to see everything. I don't hold back at all on my page. I show everyone what they want to see. I always interact a lot with everyone. I do host weekly live chats with everyone. I answer every DM personally, and I make fresh totally nude content all the time, I also post stuff from photoshoots, that I wouldn't be able to post on any other social media site.'
Every year, I wonder how long I'll continue working on FH. I certainly don't expect to still be doing it in fifteen years. Then again, I didn't think back in 2009 that I'd be working on it fifteen years later. Then... every time I think of stopping, a new image, artist, model or shoot inspires me continue. I also love checking back in with previous subjects, and both Hans and Phil have been an important part, and some of my favorites artist to spotlight over those fervent fifteen.
Friday, September 13, 2024
Happy Birthday today September 14th
Happy 28th to model and actor Alvaro Mel!
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Suddenly Everywhere...
I first saw, and heard musician Benson Boone a few years ago. I think the first song I heard, and still one of my favorites, was In The Stars. I really loved his voice, and certainly thought he had a unique sexual edge and appeal.
This past week however, Benson seemed to be EVERYWHERE! On sites and on social media. Maybe it was his appearance on the VMA's, or maybe it was the shots of him in his stars and stripes undies that he posted on his Instagram....
Regardless of why, it's nice to see this talented singer get his due, and get some appreciation for his body of work. I'd love however, to see him stripped down even more. Not necessary out of his undies, but I'd love to see his bare upper lip, stripped of his mustache. I like it, but whenever I see a hottie with a stach, I fantasize about shaving it off...
Anticipation...
'It's not where you start, it's where you finish...'
I have sort of love/hate relationship with Ryan Murphy projects. I tend to love the beginnings, but not necessarily the middle and ends. I loved the first season of Popular. I hated the second. I loved the first season or two of Glee, then... not so much. I loved the first season of Feud, yet had no interest in watching the second.
Other times, like with shows like Rachet, they pull me with a great cast, and fantastic visuals, but the story doesn't hold my interest. I did tune in to the first few episodes of Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, but didn't continue. I will, eventually. I loved Evan Peters and Niecy Nash, but my mood wasn't up for the dark subject matter when I tuned in to watch.
All that, I am eagerly anticipating tuning into Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, when it airs later this week on Netflix. First off, all these later, I'm still fascinated with the story. Even the last few years, new stories have come out, with so me working to get the brothers released. They have been in prison over 20 years, and it does seem reasonable to reexamine both the case, and the judgement.
Of course I'm also looking forward to seeing Nicholas Chavez and Cooper Koch as the brothers. I featured them last spring when filming started, (HERE:) and am curious to see the results. I love Koch, and although I never watched Nicholas on General Hospital, he seems destined to be a star. and the promotion certainly has a focus on the homoerotic. I, like so many other fans of the male form, am also anxiously awaiting to see if Murphy will give us our first view of Chavez's cheeks!
The Fifth Battle: November 18th, 1978
Battle of the Network Stars
Battle V
November 18th, 1978
Hosts: Howard Cosell & Frank Gifford
The Teams:
ABC: Gabe Caplan, (Captain) Debby Boone, Billy Crystal, Joyce DeWitt, Richard Hatch, Maren Jensen, Robert Urich and Robin Williams.
CBS: McLean Stevenson, (Captain) Valerie Bertinelli, LeVar Burton, Lou Ferrigno, Pat Klous, David Letterman, Tim Reid and Charlene Tilton
NBC: Robert Conrad, (Captain) Joseph Bottoms, William Devane, Pamela Hensley, Brianne Leary, Wendy Rastatter, William Shatner and Caskey Swaim
I had forgotten David Letterman did an episode of Battle. David didn't participate because he was a host, but because he was a regular on Mary, the Mary Tyler Moore variety show that was on at the time. Letterman actually participated, (badly) in the swimming relay, but I could not find any speedo shots. He work track pants on the podium, and was seen mostly after that, in the water.
Robert Conrad and his bulging speedo returned to captain the NBC team, leading them on to a win. It was also great to see Robert Urich, who was such a beautiful man, taken far too soon. There were many contestants I had not heard of, most notably Caskey Swaim, a name I'd never heard before. Swaim was on a TV show I also never heard of, named Project UFO.
The show gave a better view of the swimming participants then they did in Battle four. Too bad they were so quick, I would have loved to have seen a better view of many, especially Tim Reid.
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Above: A Bottom's Up from Joseph Bottoms
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