THE BUNNY CHRONICLES - a History of Hugh Hefner & the Empire He Built - Playboy Magazine

By: Echo Johnson & Corinna Harney
  • Summary

  • 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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  • THE GOLDEN RABBIT: From TEMP to VP of INTERNATIONAL HOME VIDEO DEPT: Andy Schreiber and his Unique PLAYBOY Journey
    Jan 18 2025

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    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 reflects on the unique and professional work environment at Playboy, emphasizing the pride employees felt in their roles. In this engaging conversation, the speaker reflects on their experiences within the Playboy brand, discussing the glamour and challenges of working in promotions, the legacy of Hugh Hefner, and the importance of kindness and philanthropy. They share personal anecdotes about their time at Playboy, the relationships formed, and the lessons learned, emphasizing the significance of reinvention and the impact of Hefner's vision on their lives and careers.

    Takeaways

    · Andy Schreiber started at Playboy as a temp in 1991.

    · He innovated the After Dark brand to increase revenue.

    · The Playboy library was a valuable resource for new content.

    · The Golden Rabbit award recognized extraordinary contributions.

    · Playboy was a professional and open-minded work environment.

    · Employees felt pride in their work at Playboy.

    · The entertainment industry has evolved significantly since the 90s.

    · Networking and relationships were key to success at Playboy.

    · The company invested heavily in production quality.

    · Recognition and awards motivated employees to excel.

    · Building relationships was key to success in promotions.

    · Hugh Hefner was a gentleman and a visionary.

    · Playmates often had long careers beyond their initial shoots.

    · Reinvention is possible at any stage of life.

    · Personal stories can reveal deeper insights into the industry.

    · Philanthropy was a significant part of Hefner's legacy.

    · The importance of kindness in professional settings.

    · Networking and being good to others pays off.

    · Creativity often flo

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  • Rogue Bunnies & The Bunny Chronicles Podcasts: Dynamic - Funny - Insightful Conversation Takes Place ...
    Dec 24 2024

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    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 it continues to unfold into a dynamic artistic venture that has only just begun. The Rogue Bunnies is a bad-ass, women-led Web3 project from 100 Playmates that have gone "rogue." Once a Playmate, always a Playmate, but officially the Rogue Bunnies have no affiliation with Playboy. These days the landscape for the Playmates has changed dramatically, and we decided to take control of our valuable IP and create something new for our legions of existing fans.

    Victoria Fuller, Miss January 1996, has reunited the Playmates to bring the Rogue Bunnies to the metaverse. The Rogue Bunnies identity emerged as the perfect union between the "rogue" nature of the Playmates and their playful and iconic bunny history. Hugh Hefner's focus on community building resonated with Victoria and this is evident in her vision to build meaningful connections among the Rogue Bunnies and community members in the metaverse.

    Brian Olea not only was a key player at the Playboy Mansion as a Butler and Head of Event Production for a span of 20 years. Brian also had a wildly successful show on PB Radio called "The Mayhem Continues," and he collaborated with Victoria to bring their podcast to the masses. Make sure you follow their show and support The Rogue Bunnies.

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  • Meet Victoria Fuller: Playboy Playmate, Playboy Bunny, Artist and Rebel Bunny - The Rogue Bunnies!
    Dec 21 2024

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    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 she was in the sixth season of the television show The Amazing Race with her then husband. She would go on to appear in "Battle of the Network Reality Stars, Kill Reality" and a reality-star edition of "Fear Factor."

    Current day Victoria is the founder and Chief Creative Art Director of
    The Rogue Bunnies but is also the co-host of the new podcast Rogue Bunnies Mayhem.

    Victoria is a beloved and revered artist, her true passion. Her skills are showcased in her newest venture, "The Rogue Bunnies," a collaboration with the renowned GATEFOLD LABS. The partnership has seen the launch of a collection of wildly creative and unique NFTs of close to 70 Playboy Playmates spanning the multiple decades of Playboy's legendary featured Playboy Playmates.

    Not only is Victoria the mastermind behind the creation of these masterpieces of art that are, at the end of the

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