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Send us Fan Mail From Bunny to Playmate to Set Designer: Liz Stewart's Playboy Journey Inside the Playboy Club: The Untold Stories of Liz Stewart Join us as we explore the fascinating journey of Liz Stewart, a former Playboy Bunny and Playmate, who shares her experiences from the 1980s to her behind-the-scenes work in set design and digital content creation. Discover the history of Playboy, t...

Send us Fan Mail From Playboy Records to Urban Cowboy: Mickey Gilley's Legendary Journey Get ready to dive into the captivating story of Mickey Gilley—country legend, Playboy Records star, and part of an era that defined American music. In this episode, Mickey shares the real story behind his rise, the wild ride of Playboy's music venture, and how a small Texas club turned into a cultura...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Echo Johnson shares his unique experiences as a butler at the Playboy Mansion from 2001 to 2018. He discusses how he got the job, his impressions of Hugh Hefner, and the dynamics of working in such a famous environment. The conversation delves into the various events held at the mansion, the evolution of technology in entertainment, and the introduct...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Leland Zaitz shares his unique experiences as a butler at the Playboy Mansion during the 70s and 80s. He reflects on the era's cultural significance, the glamorous yet challenging life of working with celebrities, and the dynamics of relationships within the mansion. Leland also discusses his transition into writing for Playboy, revealing insigh...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Echo Johnson and Corinna Harney-Jones discuss the profound impact of Hugh Hefner on film preservation and censorship in cinema with Rick Jewell, a professor who had a close relationship with Hefner. They explore the historical context of censorship, the evolution of film, and the legacy of Hefner's contributions to film education and advocacy fo...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Eric Middlemann and Farrell Hirsch, both veterans of Playboy and Playboy Radio, share their experiences and insights from their time in the adult entertainment industry. They discuss the evolution of Playboy, the challenges faced in maintaining its image, and the memorable moments that defined their careers. The conversation also touches on the impac...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, hosts Corinna Harney-Jones and Echo Johnson reminisce about the iconic Playboy Golf tournaments of the 2000s, featuring an interview with AJ Pathak, the former president and CEO of Playboy Golf. They discuss the origins of Playboy Golf, its evolution, and the unique experiences it offered to participants, including celebrity encounters and the vibrant atmosphere o...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Andy Schreiber shares his journey from being a temp at Playboy to becoming the Vice President of International Home Entertainment. He discusses the innovative strategies he implemented, such as the After Dark brand, which significantly increased revenue. The conversation also highlights the recognition he received through the Golden Rabbit award and...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a dual a unique show! Corinna and Echo sit down with our fellow Playmate Sister Victoria Fuller and Brian Olea, former Playboy Mansion Butler and co-host to Victoria Fuller and Jennifer Pershing from the podcast "Rogue Bunnies Mayhem." Who are the Rogue Bunnies? Founder and Creative MasterMind Victoria Fuller has brought this super unique project to life, and...

Send us Fan Mail Victoria Fuller has accomplished a multitude of successful ventures in her lifetime. She was not only featured as Playboy's Miss January 1996 Playmate of the Month but has also appeared in numerous Playboy Special Editions . Nine years after her Playmate appearance, she posed for Playboy again in the May 2005 issue. Victoria also appeared on multiple reality TV shows: In 2004...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Farley would wear many hats during his extensive career in the world of Media / PR & Communications.  Farley began his career as a newspaper reporter, a radio newsman and a DJ.  In the late 70's  Farley found his home with "ABC the NETWORK. " Upon departing ABC's Prime Time Television Operations in Los Angeles in 1981, Farley was brought in as a consul...

Send us Fan Mail Stephen Wayda: PLAYBOYS REVERED PHOTOGRAPHER for 30 YEARS Internationallypublished photographer best known for his demonstrative images of celebrities, women. and lifestyles.  In his creation of entertaining and compelling images he is regarded as a master in the use of composition and light, both natural and artificial. Wayda’s photographs of A-list celebrities, Pop Culture icons...

Send us Fan Mail  Kane’s appearances on the big screen include Just Married   - Secondhand Lions - Taxi - Life or Something Like It ,  Friday Night Lights , and Summer Catch . From 2008 to present day: Kane appeares on the TNT television series Leverage as Eliot Spencer . Kane performes all his own fight scenes and also choreographed fights for the series. Kane plays the same character in Leverage...

Send us Fan Mail Greg Gorman is a world renowned photographer who is known for his stark, honest portraits of the most famous and infamous faces from the worlds of entertainment, art, sport and music, Greg Gorman’s images have intrigued the viewer from the onset of his career. Over the years Greg has been acknowledged for his contribution to the world of photography, most recently being recognized...

Send us Fan Mail Cindy Rackowitz joined Playboy in 1986 and stood at the helm of Playboy Promotions for 16 years, as the Corporate Vice President of Promotions ( all divisions-worldwide ) and as the President of Playmate Promotions & Modeling Agency. Cindy held a very important position with great significance in the 1st decade she was with Playboy. The role was a tough one and a huge challeng...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what life was like behind the scenes at the iconic Playboy Mansion?  Join Carrie Yazel and Echo,  as we sit down with two former Mansion butlers, Bryant and Carlena, who share their fascinating stories and unique experiences from their time working at the legendary estate. From meeting Hugh Hefner for the first time to rubbing shoulders with celebrity guests and atte...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine having exclusive access to Hugh Hefner's personal scrapbooks – a treasure trove of free speech and free press history. Join us as we chat with Stuart Brotman, author of "The First Amendment Lives On: Conversations Commemorating Hugh and Hefner's Legacy of Enduring Free Speech and Free Press Values," who had the extraordinary opportunity to explore Hefne...

Send us Fan Mail It was 1990  when Richard Bann first visited Hugh Hefner's Playboy Mansion.    Cinema and the importance of film preservation sparked a 30 year friendship. One that evolved into being closest of friends and an invitation to "Manly Night." Monday was always Manly Night, a gathering of Hef's closest friends who would nominate and vote on what film to screen after...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Bunny Chronicles with Corinna Harney, Playboy's Playmate of the Year 1992, and Echo Johnson, Miss January 1993! These iconic playboy model and glamour model figures are back to share their stories and insights. Join us as these playmates bring a fresh perspective to their experiences, reminiscent of a retro photo shoot. Join us for a trip down memory lane with...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a special episode of the Bunny Chronicles as we welcome our dear friend Sophronia Williams, who had the amazing opportunity to shoot for Playboy's Newstand Specials. Listen in as Sophronia shares her experience attending a casting call at the University of Texas, being selected for the Big 12 edition, and how her time with Playboy was both comfortable and professi...

Send us Fan Mail We're absolutely thrilled to welcome the fabulous Sandra Taylor to our show, as she shares her incredible journey through her long-standing career in the entertainment industry. Starting as America's number one selling poster model to multiple Playboy covers, and even working with legends like Marilyn Grabowski and Gary Marshall, Sandy's experiences are truly captiv...

Send us Fan Mail “Victoria Valentino, Playboy's Miss September 1963 is ONE of the Top 100 Centerfolds of the 20th Century. Victoria started her career with Playboy as a Bunny @ the LA Club on NYE in 1964 . A media personality, keynote speaker, author, activist, SAG/AFTRA actress, performs live theater, Spoken Word, AND she mentors sexual assault survivors as she is one of Cosbys rape survivor...

Send us Fan Mail CANDACE JORDAN: Award-winning media personality and social scribe, founder CandidCandace.com , Associate Publisher & Editor Chicago Star Media, former Chicago N"Candid" Candace Jordan has been a notable fixture on the Chicago social scene since her arrival in 1974 from a small town (Dupo) in Southern Illinois. Her long-running (10 year) Chicago Tribune column covered...

Send us Fan Mail Mark Hopkins worked as Hugh Hefners Personal Valet for 3 years in the early 80's. The position was a coveted one and Mark was the lucky one to receive this title and role to be in service to Hefner for a span of 3 years. The era was the early 80's - HEF wasn't married at the time but was in a relationship with Sondra Theodore.  The celebrities who were on the 24 hou...

Send us Fan Mail " The hedonistic pursuit of uninhibited sex. Put these images together and a single name springs to mind--Hugh Hefner. From his spectacular launch of Playboy magazine and the dizzying expansion of his leisure empire to his recent television hit "The Girls Next Door,"  the publisher has attracted public attention and controversy for decades. Mr. Playboy tells the com...