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The Bunny Chronicles | The History of Hugh Hefner | The Empire He Built | Playboy Magazine
Hosted by Echo Johnson & Corinna Harney · history · EN-US
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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
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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.
Who hosts The Bunny Chronicles | The History of Hugh Hefner | The Empire He Built | Playboy Magazine?
The Bunny Chronicles | The History of Hugh Hefner | The Empire He Built | Playboy Magazine is hosted by Echo Johnson & Corinna Harney. The show has published 42 episodes to date.
What has The Bunny Chronicles | The History of Hugh Hefner | The Empire He Built | Playboy Magazine covered recently?
Recent episodes include "PLAYBOY PHOTOGRAPHER DAVID MECEY and The PLAYBOY LIGHTING EFFECT" (25 October 2026, 33 minutes), "Rhonda Shear: From Iconic Hollywood Bombshell to Infamous Host “Up All Night” & Entrepreneur" (5 September 2026, 61 minutes), and "Playboy Mansion Butler and House DJ: The Early 80's: He was "The Golden Butler"" (15 August 2026, 42 minutes).
How often does The Bunny Chronicles | The History of Hugh Hefner | The Empire He Built | Playboy Magazine publish?
The Bunny Chronicles | The History of Hugh Hefner | The Empire He Built | Playboy Magazine publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 57 minutes across 42 episodes.
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Booking probability for The Bunny Chronicles | The History of Hugh Hefner | The Empire He Built | Playboy Magazine is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Bunny Chronicles | The History of Hugh Hefner | The Empire He Built | Playboy Magazine requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Bunny Chronicles | The History of Hugh Hefner | The Empire He Built | Playboy Magazine's contact route on record: verified email.
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Echo Johnson & Corinna Harney hosts The Bunny Chronicles | The History of Hugh Hefner | The Empire He Built | Playboy Magazine, a history podcast with 42 episodes published.
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Episode #42
Rhonda Shear: From Iconic Hollywood Bombshell to Infamous Host “Up All Night” & Entrepreneur
Sep 5, 20261h 1mSend us Fan Mail ✨ RHONDA SHEAR: THE WOMAN BEHIND THE ICON ✨ From beauty queen to Hollywood actress, stand-up comedian, beloved late-night television host and successful entrepreneur, Rhonda Shear has lived several...
The Bunny Chronicles | The History of Hugh Hefner | The Empire He Built | Playboy Magazine
Playboy Mansion Butler and House DJ: The Early 80's: He was "The Golden Butler"
Aug 15, 202642 minSend us Fan Mail Join us as Mitch Rosen shares fascinating stories from his years at the Playboy Mansion, his relationships with iconic figures, and insights into the legendary Hugh Hefner. Discover behind-the-scenes...
- May 24, 202659 min
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...
Episode #38
PLAYBOY RECORDS: With Legendary Country Star MICKEY GILLEY
Mar 30, 202642 minSend 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...
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- Jan 13, 20261h 17m
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...
- Mar 15, 20251h 16m
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...
- Mar 6, 20251h 12m
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...
- Feb 8, 202557 min
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...
- Feb 7, 20251h 3m
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...
- Jan 18, 202539 min
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...
- Dec 24, 20241h 14m
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...
Episode #30
Meet Victoria Fuller: Playboy Playmate, Playboy Bunny, Artist and Rebel Bunny - The Rogue Bunnies!
Dec 21, 202459 minSend 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...
- Apr 6, 202457 min
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...
- Mar 10, 20241h 17m
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...
- Jan 19, 202448 min
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...
Episode #26
GREG GORMAN: Renowned PHOTOGRAPHER: Discovered MISS JANUARY '93 - ECHO JOHNSON at 18 YEARS OLD!!!
Jan 19, 202437 minSend 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...
- Nov 14, 202350 min
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...
- May 26, 20231h 7m
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...
- May 16, 202355 min
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...
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Rhonda Shear
bra entrepreneur and host of the newly revamped up all night, USA's Up All Night
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Liz Stewart
senior associate director of admission, Neighbours United
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Greg Gorman
Chief Growth Officer, Nidec Motor Corporation
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Stuart Brotman
Howard Distinguished Endowed Professor of Media Management and Law, Beaman Professor of Journalism and Electronic Media, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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