Playgirl's Daniel Nardicio gives us what we want — details on Levi Johnston manhood and his naked photo shoot for the skin mag, due in December.
Photo Illustration; Johnston Source: Getty
Since the the story broke last month that Levi Johnston would showcase his manhood in an upcoming issue of Playgirl, gay tongues have been in constant wag mode. The public will finally see what Bristol did when the images appear on Playgirl's website next month (an actual print issue, featuring a collectible poster in the middle, comes out in January). Daniel Nardicio is the man helping Johnston globally embarrass Sarah Palin — the New York City party promoter was recently hired by Playgirl to revamp the image of the 36-year-old magazine, now mostly an online brand. His first suggestion was reaching out to Johnston, and the deal was just made final late last week. Nardicio, not one to mince words, talked to Advocate.com about Johnston's business and how he hopes to get Pete Wentz to show himself off (again).
Has the photo shoot happened?
No, it happens on Friday. We just signed the contract Thursday night, in fact.
Have you firmed up the location shoot?
We’re doing a setting in one of the New York hotels. We’re doing three scenarios. Another is going to be an athletic, gym vibe. Because at the end of the day, gay men love locker rooms. The other setting is going to be studio. A little bit more closed.
Have you spoken to Levi? Is he anxious?
No, not at all. That Page Six story [in the New York Post] was an absolute lie. They’re douche bags at Page Six. They’re absolute trash. They tried to goad me into saying something outrageous. Of course, I know they’re owned by Rupert Murdoch and completely right-wing and pro-Palin. So I’m not going to really say anything. So then they say, “We hear his dick is small.” If his dick is small, I’m not going to be telling Page Six.
So, would you be telling The Advocate?
Neal, is this the moment where you ask yourself, "Where is my life going?"
A little bit. But it is fascinating how much attention Levi Johnston stories get on Advocate.com.
It’s because he's hot! And it’s political. But to answer your question, I know it’s a healthy-size American male penis. Frankly, I’m treating it like I would any lover — I like to be surprised. Knowing I’m going to bed with a guy who has a giant cock is kind of fun, but it’s also fun to be like, “What could this be?” But even if Levi had a micro-penis, we’d still photograph him.
What is the fascination with Levi?
You have to remember, I do nightlife in New York City. Then in August I decided to start my own marketing and PR firm, and my first get was Playgirl. They hired me and a week later I got Levi. I told them this was going to play out like the Romans throwing two warriors into the Colosseum — Sarah Palin and Levi fighting publicly as people are cheering them on. It’s exciting, and it helps that she’s really hot in her own way, and he’s really hot in his own way. We’re bloodthirsty. And the fact that he’s so classic, rugged, all-American, boner-inducing hot makes it all worthwhile.
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