
“BUTT has single-handedly pioneered the notion of a smart, literate gay magazine yet also manages to be very dirty,” notes filmmaker Bruce La Bruce. When Nightcharm’s publisher David K. first encountered the magazine he flew straight to Amsterdam to meet the publishers and offer his praise. “The magazine resonated with me,” David explains, “BUTT reminds us that being gay is the most ordinary thing in the world. And yet extraordinary too.” Nightcharm is excited to bring Inner Circle members exclusive BUTT interviews and photo shoots. The following conversation between Jason Whipple and BUTT’s co-founder Jop van Bennekom is the sort of spirited exchange that typifies the magazine’s easy-going and horny approach to all things queer. Enjoy!
Jason was born on January 24, 1978. He studied at the University of Vermont in Burlington, where he received a bachelor’s degree in English and writing. His CV speaks of ‘extensive experience with Mac and PC operating systems and related programs’, and also of a ‘wonderful sense of humor’. He was box-office manager at the Vermont Mozart Festival and youngest editor in chief of gay rag Out in the Mountains from 2000-2002. And he’s hot!
Jop: I love your last name, it rhymes! (read the full article)