We continue our conversation with Children Of The Night Founder, Dr. Lois Lee, and human trafficking advocate, Audra Lynn. More stories about the severity of this issue and how we can all help. The Children Of The Night hotline is 24/7. That number is 1-800-551-1300 extension zero (0). Dr. Lee opens up Part II explaining how gangs have taken over t…

Very pleased to welcome writer, Josie Campbell, to the podcast! Josie sat down with me to talk about working on scripts for Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!, writing the delightful direct-to-video Legion of Super-Heroes animated film, as well as her New Champion of Shazam mini-series for DC Comics. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts…

We're back with a brand new episode and it's focused on a cause that is very important to us and one that was equally important to Mr. Hefner. Our special guest is Dr. Lois Lee, founder of Children Of The Night, a non-profit organization that's specific purpose is "to provide intervention in the lives of children who are sexually exploited and vuln…

We're so happy for Brande Roderick! On September 10th, Wineville, the movie she produced, directed and starred in will be streaming digitally on Amazon, Apple TV/iTunes, Google Play, YouTube Movies, Fandango, Xbox/Microsoft, and through your local cable and satellite providers. Listen back to our episode with Brande and co-producer Joshua Lou Fried…

Mike and Champ close out the summer with a four-pack of films, including two blockbusters. The guys discuss the meta, self deprecating humor in Deadpool & Wolverine, the deep themes in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the glimpse into motorcycle culture in The Bikeriders and the old-fashioned inspiration of sport in Young Woman and the Sea.…

We continue with our Summer Break as we give you part II of our interview with The Girls Next Door producer Lauren Weinstein and editor Titus Heard. Plenty more stories about the making of the hit reality show, what it was like working at The Playboy Mansion and remembering legendary TV Producer and Director, Kevin Burns. The group share some amazi…

Our Summer Break continues. Remember, new shows back on September 9th. This week's episode is Miss March '09's pick and it has to do with one of her favorite reality shows of all-time! Producer Lauren Weinstein and editor Titus Heard, along with the rest of the gang, share some of their favorite moments from The Girls Next Door 6-year run. Lauren t…

We are taking a few weeks off to enjoy the rest of Summer. We'll have new shows back on September 9th. In the meantime, each host is picking an episode they'd like you to check-out or relisten to. Last year, a few of us went to the Metallica concert in Los Angeles. After the concert, we decided to have a party in the studio. Brian, Jenn and Victori…

The legendary photographer is back for part two and recounts his Playboy shoot with socialite Kim Kardashian and a few other A-list celebrities. Before we dive into the iconic 2007 Playboy issue, featuring Kim Kardashian, Victoria asks Stephen about some of his favorite Centerfolds that he shot. Off the top of his head, he remembers being particula…

Mike and Champ talk about the Olympics, but also several films from 2024. Topics include the endless charm of the wonderfully animated Kung Fu Panda, tennis action in Challengers, the many filmmaker influences in Love Lies Bleeding and the moody terror of Nick Cage in Longlegs. Also, a monkey and lizard teamup.…

Stephen Wayda worked as a Playboy photographer for 30 years and shot with everyone, in and out of Playboy. But, his numerous shoots with Pamela Anderson have to be considered his most famous or what he's best known for. Pam made her way onto a lot of Playboy covers and Stephen was there, behind the lens. Stephen grew up as a "news man" in the Salt …

After almost a year and a half of doing this podcast, and hearing all of our Family's great stories, we thought it was time to share how Victoria Fuller, Jennifer Pershing and Brain Olea got to The Mansion! Victoria Fuller never thought she'd make it to the gatefold of Playboy Magazine. She was turned down a few years before gracing the issue and y…

When it comes to art, there isn't much Dutch Bihary can't do but he is the master of body painting. As stated on the Rogue Bunnies website, he's a "bad ass artist". Before we get into Dutch's background, Brian has a little fun with the "hawk tuah" craze that took over social media. But she doesn't need any more exposure so let's focus on Dutch. Vic…

Liz Stewart, Playmate of the Month for July '84, was so good in her last episode that we had to have her back for Part II. If you read the episode title, the stories only get better. Victoria Fuller begins by taking Liz back to the infamous Bunny Club. If you remember the last episode, Liz began her long Playboy career by working as Bunny at The Cl…

Liz Stewart started her Playboy journey by going to an “open call” at the Playboy Club in Los Angeles. From there, it took her to the centerfold of the July ‘84 issue to a career as Playboy’s set designer. It seems like Liz was “destined” to be a Playboy Bunny, as Brian told her. How else can you describe her path? As she recalled, she was one of a…

Champ welcomes Mike back from his trip to London to review four films and an animated TV series including George Miller's long-awaited Mad Max film, Furiosa.By Second Day Film Club

James Gonis worked in Playboy Promotions for 21 years. Jenn, Victoria & Brian all remember his innate ability of staying calm and keeping the Playmates hectic schedule running like a well-oiled machine. He did have help from some "worry beads', which you'll hear all about. James begins by talking about how he ended up at Playboy. The man loved his …

Amanda Rome West is ONLY 26 but she's already living out her dream as a model, recording artist, runs her own entertainment group and even finds time to host her own podcast. And, she's not done. Amanda tells Brian & Victoria about her road to becoming a Playboy Creator back in 2022. Starting as a young girl, Amanda was always enamored with the Pla…

We had to have Bryant Horowitz back for another round of stories. Between Bryant and host Brian Olea there's almost 40 years of experience inside the Playboy Mansion "Butler's Pantry". Bryant, Brian and Victoria Fuller have been at The Mansion together since '97, with Bryant coming a year after the other two. They share stories about Mansion life i…

Chuck Williams has amassed a long list of Hollywood credits but Playboy fans may know him as the man from Girls Next Door that produced Bridget Marquardt's "scary movie", The Telling. Right from the start, you'll hear that Chuck is no stranger to entertaining and is definitely not lacking in energy. Chuck talks about his introduction to The Mansion…

Mike and Champ might regret taking the time to review some of these 2024 titles, but it must be done. For the sake of film.By Second Day Film Club

Toni DiSalvo has been with the Playboy Family for over 40 years, the last 36 were as Playboy Mansion Security. Toni saw a lot during his time at Hef's "Shangri-La", and shares a few of those memories. Toni's long tenure with Playboy started by answering an ad in one of his hometown Colorado newspapers. He shares the story of how he got hired, what …

Miss October 2001, Stephanie Heinrich, is back for more. This time, she and the gang talk about the backbone of the Playboy Mansion, Mary O'Connor. Mary O'Connor spent more time with Mr. Hefner than anyone else, over four decades to be precise. She was instrumental in the day-to-day operations at The Mansion and she had such an impact on Stephanie,…

Stephanie Heinrich is Playboy's first "Cyber Girl of the Week", Playmate of the Month for October 2001, one of Mr. Hefner's former girlfriends, upcoming "Series 3" Rogue Bunny but being a nurse is what she is now. Have no fear, she's still hilarious and outspoken. Stephanie begins by telling the gang what she's been up to since leaving The Mansion,…

Mike and Champ turn the page to 2024 to review two early hit TV shows and several films, including Alex Garland's thought-provoking look at America on the edge of chaos in "Civil War."By Second Day Film Club

For most of his 13+ years at The Playboy Mansion, Deandre Massey worked as a butler during the "graveyard shift". You would think that would be the best shift, with all of the parties and events, and Deandre might not disagree. It wasn't all fun and games though. Deandre did find time to catch some zzz's. Deandre tells us that one of his favorite s…

Michael Berk, co-creator of the Guinness World Recorded Breaking TV show "Baywatch", tells us all about how the hit-show came to be. But first, we find out how his relationship with Hugh Hefner and Playboy started. Michael Berk became a regular at Playboy's "Movie Night". He shares the story of how he first got invited to The Mansion and how it was…

She's Playboy's Playmate of the Month for June '85. For 25 years, he was Ridge Forrester, on the "Bold & The Beautiful", but together Devin DeVasquez and Ronn Moss make the perfect couple. We start with Ronn saying "I don't give a rat's ass about fashion" and we end with Ronn singing "Crazy For You", a new song he penned for his wife of almost 15 y…

Miss December 2010, Ashley Hobbs, returns to talk about her time at The Mansion, Steel Panther nights, the Bunny House and her fondness for cannabis. Brian, Jenn, Victoria and Ashley open up this episode talking about the old Steel Panther days, the legendary Metal parody band. You have to hear them discuss some of the bands titles. Brian also asks…

Ashley Hobbs started out as one of hundreds of models, for an open Playboy casting call, but before the year was over, she would become Miss December 2010. Her story is quite remarkable and Ashley shares all the details with us. It started with her California family vacation, which just so happened to be at the same time as that open call. We all k…

Mike and Champ return to review several films, including Denis Villeneuve's epic Dune: Part 2, and two TV series including the Golden Globe winning Beef and follow-up to Band of Brothers and The Pacific, Masters of the Air.By Second Day Film Club

If you listen to this show regularly, you hear a lot about the Playboy Mansion Butler’s Pantry. This episode will be just like eavesdropping on one of those meetings. Any topic at any time. We have two butlers; host Brian Olea and guest Dann Gibb, and two Playmates; you should know who they both are; Miss March ‘09 and Miss January ‘96. Dann starts…

Audra Lynn, Miss October ‘03, rejoins the show to discuss a variety of Mansion myths, memories and maybe even a ghost story. The first thing host Brian Olea wanted to do in this episode was put to rest the rumor that the Play Mansion had underground secret tunnels. In his 20+ years there, the man walked every inch of those grounds. Audra even gives…

It seems like Audra Lynn spends all of her time helping others. She has a successful business, Famous Skin Care For Dogs, and with whatever free-time she has left she helps combat the rising number of human trafficking cases, not only in the US but abroad. As host Brian Olea put it, "this won't be your regular Rogue Bunnies Mayhem episode" but we w…

La pequeña diosa, Olga Loera, has been featured in publications all over the world but she says she owes most of it to the Playboy Family. Olga tells hosts Brian Olea, Victoria Fuller and Jennifer Pershing all about her beginnings. Those beginnings, as far as Playboy goes, started by doing hair & makeup at the Playboy Mansion. She says she owes a B…

She's the Playmate of the Month for September 2009. Her husband is a rock star. She's a successful mother of two but we know her as Kimberly Phillips, Bunny House alum. Brian Olea starts by asking Kimberly about going from Playmate to motherhood. Victoria Fuller and Jennifer Pershing also discuss how that transition went for them, although Victoria…

Mike and Champ return to review several films nominated for Academy Awards.By Second Day Film Club

His older sister moved up to Playboy Mansion just as Colin was becoming a teenager. Colin Wilkinson's first trip to the legendary Mansion, and his sister's new home, happened way before he graduated high school. Just those events alone make his teenage years a little different from others. Colin talks about some of his favorite Mansion memories, fr…

Julie McCullough, Playmate of the Month for February ’86, is back for part II and does she ever have some strong opinions in this episode. You’ll have to hear her, as host Jennifer Pershing liked to say, ”spill the tea” on those that are attacking Hugh Hefner & Playboy. Julie openly discusses how she feels about the people that are trying to ruin H…

Whether you know her as Miss February '86, "The Funny Bunny", "Julie" from Growing Pains or just Jewels, you have to LOVE her. Host Brian Olea even admits to his crush. Julie spent a lot of time in and around The Playboy Mansion. As she told Victoria Fuller and Jennifer Pershing, "I literally was the real girl next door". Julie shares what she miss…

It was about time we got Patti Wilkinson to be a guest on our show and she is SO much more than "Kendra's mom". Patti tells hosts Brian Olea, Victoria Fuller and Jennifer Pershing about her first trip up to The Mansion. She even brought her mom. They wanted to see what kind of man Mr. Hefner was and, like always, Hef did not disappoint. Patti knew,…

On this episode I am pleased to welcome to the show artist, designer, director, and author, Valerio Ventura! Valerio's career in animation spans over 30 years but he is probably best known today for his work on the DC SUPER HERO GIRLS show, winning a Daytime Emmy in 2014 for his work on MICKEY MOUSE, and serving as the Art Director on two sesons of…

There are no guests this week, it's just hosts Brian Olea, Victoria Fuller and Jennifer Pershing with our version of the "State of the Union". Or should it be "State of the Mayhem"? We hope you're not hungry because the trio talk about food to start with. All three agree that The Mansion's finger sandwiches are sorely missed. You'll be shocked to h…

APNSD! welcomes cartoonist, podcaster, teacher, and Toth enthusiast, Paul Fricke, to the show! Paul is well-versed in the career and work of Alex Toth, a legendary comic book artist as well as a designer and storyboard artist at Hanna-Barbera for 15 years. Paul joins me on the show to discuss Toth's life and art and his seminal contributions to sat…

She's back! Miss Ava Fabian, Playmate of the Month for February '86, entertains us with more of her amazing Playboy memories. Ava picks up right where we left off in the previous episode. She tells Brian, Jenn & Victoria all about Hef's relationship with Kimberly Conrad, or "ma'am" as Brian refers to her, from their first date to attending their we…

Mike and Champ return for the first episode of 2024 and review several films receiving Oscar buzz.By Second Day Film Club

Ava Fabian, Playmate of the Month for August '86, has already lived the life that most of us have dreamt of. She's appeared in numerous films and television shows, had her own LA nightclub and "rubbed elbows" with just about every celebrity. Like hosts Victoria Fuller and Jennifer Pershing said, "Ava knows everybody!" How could we possibly fit all …