The Bunny Chronicles | The History of Hugh Hefner | The Empire He Built | Playboy Magazine
HOSTED by ECHO JOHNSON Miss January '93 & CORINNA HARNEY-PMOY '92The show takes a DEEP DIVE into the fascinating history of PLAYBOY with LASER FOCUS on Hugh Hefner. A collective of dynamic conversations with those that had the privilege and honor of working with HUGH HEFNER & the magazine. An homage to the incredible MAN behind it all, as told from the ones that were an intricate part of the iconic company PLAYBOY. The magazine was launched in 1953 and held strong for 60 years until HEF's passing in 2017 . The massive impact the publication had on our world is undeniable. Playboy Magazine in and of itself was responsible for revolutionary social & cultural changes. The magazine consistently produced cutting edge journalistic material & the cherry on top were the Centerfolds known as Playboy Playmates. Guests ranging from Butlers & Security @ the Mansion to PLAYBOY STAFF Photographers, Editors, Writers, Bunnies, Celebrities and of course the Playmates! SUBSCRIBE NOW-Don't miss a beat! Echo & Corinna
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39 episodes
PLAYBOY RECORDS: With Legendary Country Star MICKEY GILLEY
From Playboy Records to Urban Cowboy: Mickey Gilley's Legendary JourneyGet 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 epi...
Inside the Playboy Mansion: Secrets from a Butler | Dann Gibb | Saw it All | Kim Hefner to Crystal Hefner | 17 Years at the PB Mansion |
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 enviro...
Playboy Mansion Butler From The 70's | Sexual Freedom | Endless Partying | Era of Dorothy Stratton | Jim Belushi | Dan Aykroyd | Chevy Chase and MORE!
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,...
Censorship in Cinema: USC Film School: a Conversation with Professor Rick Jewell | Chair of the HMH Censorship in Cinema Course|
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 t...
PLAYBOY RADIO: The Pinnacle of Playboy Corporate Debauchery: Featuring Playboy Night Calls Producers: Eric Mittleman & Farrell Hersch
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 ...
PLAYBOY GOLF TOURNAMENTS: Celebrities | Playmates | Day Drinking | Epic Parties
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 Play...
THE GOLDEN RABBIT: from a TEMP to VP of International Home Video | ANDY SCHREIBER Shares His PLAYBOY Journey
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 bran...
Rogue Bunnies & The Bunny Chronicles Podcasts: Dynamic - Funny - Insightful Conversation Takes Place ...
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
Meet Victoria Fuller: Playboy Playmate, Playboy Bunny, Artist and Rebel Bunny - The Rogue Bunnies!
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
BILL FARLEY: PLAYBOY VP of MARKETING: PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL and PRESIDENT of PLAYBOY MODELING AGENCY
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 wi...
BEHIND THE LENS: PLAYBOYS #1 PHOTOGRAPHER: STEPHEN WAYDA : Celebrity Pictorials | Pamela Anderson | Anna Nicole & Much More!
Stephen Wayda: PLAYBOYS REVERED PHOTOGRAPHER for 30 YEARSInternationallypublished photographer best known for his demonstrative images of celebrities, women. and lifestyles. In his creation of entertaining a...
CHRISTIAN KANE: Shares PLAYBOY History involving LINDA BRAVA - JAIME BERGMAN - ANNA Nicole SMITH & David Boreanez!!
Kane’s appearances on the big screen include Just Married - Secondhand Lions -
GREG GORMAN: Renowned PHOTOGRAPHER: Discovered MISS JANUARY '93 - ECHO JOHNSON at 18 YEARS OLD!!!
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 onse...
CINDY RACKOWITZ - PLAYBOYS CORPORATE VP of PLAYBOY PROMOTIONS WORLDWIDE
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....
BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE: INSIDE THE PLAYBOY MANSION with THE MANSION BUTLERS
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 ...
THE 1st AMENDMENT LIVES ON - CONVERSATIONS COMMEMORATING HUGH M. HEFNERS LEGACY of FREE SPEECH and FREE SPEECH VALUES
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...
HEFNERS CONFIDANT & CLOSE FRIEND OF 30 YEARS - RICHARD BANN on CINEMA PRESERVATION and A&E's SALICIOUS DOCUSERIES on HEFNER
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 "M...
PLAYBOY PLAYMATE - MISS MAY '91 - CARRIE JEAN YAZEL
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 p...
EMPOWERING WOMEN and CELEBRATING HISTORY: PLAYBOYS WOMEN of COLOR PICTORIALS with SOPHRONIA WILLIAMS
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 c...
FROM PLAYBOY COVERS to THE CELEBRITY SOMMELIER: SANDY TAYLORS JOURNEY to PAIR ENTERTAINMENT + WINE
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 PLAYMATE VICTORIA VALENTINO SEPTEMBER '63 - PLAYBOY BUNNY '64 - COSBY RAPE SURVIVOR
“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, keyn...
PLAYBOY in THE 70's with BUNNY & PLAYMATE CANDACE COLLINS - DECEMEBER '79
CANDACE JORDAN: Award-winning media personality and social scribe, founderCandidCandace.com, Associate Publisher & Editor Chicago Star Media, former Chicago N"Candid"
HUGH HEFNERS PERSONAL VALET - MARK HOPKINS - TELLS US WHAT IT WAS REALLY LIKE TO BE HEFNERS VALET!
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 w...
MR. PLAYBOY & THE AMERICAN DREAM - HEFNERS BIOGRAPHY by STEVEN WATTS
"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 televisi...
PLAYBOY IN THE 80'S - CATHY ST. GEORGE - AUGUST '82 PLAYMATE of THE MONTH -
The Lovely, buxom and slender blonde model, actress and make-up artist Cathy St. George was born on August 23, 1954 in Norfolk, Virginia. An Army brat, Cathy moved with her family to Los Angeles, California.