Best Playmate Of The Year Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 17: Messy Play: Why Your Kids Need It and How To Make It Less Stressful For You 19:06

1d ago19:06

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Do you get freaked out by a mess? If so, you're not alone! But messy play is vital & incredibly beneficial for young children, & the sensory integration it provides is a developmental need. So what's a parent to do? On today's episode, Jill talks about why messy play is important and shares her tried and true tips to make messy play feel less overw…

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Ep. 16: End of School Year Reflections 17:24

10d ago17:24

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On today’s episode, Jill reflects on her daughter’s first year of preschool as the school year concludes, as well as some tips and ideas for having a less stressful summer! Featured on the Podcast: The Playful Parenting Membership is HERE! You’ll learn about foundational developmental concepts and age-appropriate play fundamentals , how to create s…

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Ep 15: Go Wash Your Face with Donna Kleyman from Grow and Go PT 1:04:51

17d ago1:04:51

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On this week’s episode, Jill is in conversation with Donna Kleyman from Grow and Go PT. Donna is a pediatric physical therapist focused on empowering families to tackle physical health & development through play, positioning, and functional products. She works with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in her private practice. She’s also a mom of two…

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Ep. 14: Independent Play In Your Day To Day 23:44

25d ago23:44

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Today’s episode topic is about independent play and how it can save your sanity as a parent—especially if you’re one working from home! Jill shares a few of her independent play tips, as well as a glimpse into how she utilizes independent play herself as a primary caretaker running a business from home. Featured on the Podcast: The Playful Parentin…

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Ep. 13: “I Can’t Always Be His Playmate” 19:06

1M ago19:06

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In today’s episode, Jill shares strategies and tips for how to balance raising an only child with being the default playmate. Featured on the Podcast: Ready to see more independent play? Download this free resource that will help you get more time back for yourself while your child plays and learns independently. Grab it here! The Playful Parenting…

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Ep. 12: What if we treated ourselves the way we treat our children? 16:41

1M ago16:41

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Our children are always watching us, picking up on things they see. Often, what they see us do speaks even louder than what we say. On today’s episode, Jill reflects on this and how the way we act when faced with difficult circumstances, or treat ourselves when we make a mistake can greatly impact the way our children respond to those situations, a…

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Ep 11: The Art of Saying “No” to Playing With Your Child 18:29

2M ago18:29

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Entertaining our children all day long is not sustainable. And not only would it be exhausting for us to try to do this as caretakers, but it is actually damaging to our children’s play skills. Today’s episode is all about respectfully declining play—how to do it, and the other ways you can connect instead. Featured on the Podcast: The Playful Pare…

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Ep 10: Using Observation To See More Play 18:01

2M ago18:01

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If you are looking to lengthen the amount your child plays independently and/or make your child’s play more engaging, there is one simple thing you can start doing immediately that will have a huge impact. In today’s episode, Jill talks about how to use observation to see more engaged stretches of play. Featured on the Podcast: The Playful Parentin…

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Ep 9: Sleep Like A Baby with Camie Vanderbush of Sleep Baby Consulting 54:34

2M ago54:34

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On this week’s episode, Jill is in conversation with her first guest on the podcast, Camie Vanderbush from Sleep Baby Consulting. Camie is a mom of two, an elementary school teacher turned stay-at-home mom and pediatric sleep consultant. She helps families develop lasting sleep habits for their babies and families so they can be the well rested par…

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Ep 8: The Art of Sibling Play 22:28

2M ago22:28

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On today’s episode, Jill shares strategies that you can use to accommodate multiple siblings at the same time. She gets into how to create play experiences that multiple children can enjoy together and how to use open-ended toys and play materials that each child can utilize in their own way, depending on their age and skills. Featured on the Podca…

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Ep 7: Strategies To Help You Calm Down When You’re Losing Your Sh*t 17:00

2M ago17:00

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It’s Mental Health Month and today’s episode topic is about simple regulation techniques you can use to help you calm and regulate when you're losing it. PLUS a special guest appearance(because when you record from your bathroom, sometimes they appear)! Featured on the Podcast: Want to work with me privately and be the parent you’ve always wanted t…

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Ep 6: The Truth About Attention Seeking Behaviors 11:58

3M ago11:58

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Whining. Screaming. Throwing. Today’s episode topic is about attention-seeking behaviors and the bad rep they get, plus a simple, impactful phrase you can teach your child to use in those moments instead that can really help! Featured on the Podcast: Want to work with me privately and be the parent you’ve always wanted to be? Book a discovery call …

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Ep 5: A Mindset Shift In Parenting That Changes Everything 21:13

3M ago21:13

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Today’s episode is about a relationship mindset shift that can change everything in parenting. We’ll discuss the difference between being a collaborator and a controller, why one style goes against most of our natural instincts, and the most effective ways to see more of the behavior we’d like to see in our children. Featured on the Podcast: Want t…

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Ep 4: True Life Pregnant in a Pandemic 19:46

3M ago19:46

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In today’s episode, recorded on the four year anniversary of New York City’s lockdown in March of 2020, Jill reflects on her experience being pregnant and postpartum during the global Coronavirus pandemic. Featured on the Podcast: Want to work with me privately and be the parent you’ve always wanted to be? Book a discovery call to get started! Buy …

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BILL FARLEY: PLAYBOY VP of MARKETING: PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL and PRESIDENT of PLAYBOY MODELING AGENCY 56:45

3M ago56:45

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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 …

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Ep 3: Transitions—Why Are They So Hard and Simple Strategies to Help 17:59

3M ago17:59

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Ohhhh yes. Transitions can be so tough for young children, and, in turn, really hard for parents. On today’s episode we talk about why daily transitions can be so difficult and three simple strategies you can implement immediately that can have a huge impact! Featured on the Podcast: Want to work with me privately and be the parent you’ve always wa…

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Ep 2: The Art of Independent Play 18:34

4M ago18:34

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Do you feel like you’re in a cycle of constantly entertaining your child? Maybe your child is having more screen time than you’d like because it feels like the only way for you to get anything done or get a little bit of a break? Do you want time back for yourself while your child is learning and playing independently? If this sounds familiar, you’…

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Ep 1: Welcome to the Art of Playful Parenting Podcast 13:05

4M ago13:05

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Ep 1: Welcome to the Art of Playful Parenting Podcast Ever wish you had access to a play and parenting coach who could help you feel less overwhelmed and burnt out and more empowered as a parent? That’s what you experience once a week by listening to The Art of Playful Parenting Podcast hosted by Jill Lerman. With 15 years of experience working wit…

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BEHIND THE LENS: PLAYBOYS #1 PHOTOGRAPHER: STEPHEN WAYDA - Celebrity Pictorials - Pamela Anderson & Anna Nicole and Much More! 1:17:10

4M ago1:17:10

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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-lis…

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CHRISTIAN KANE: Shares PLAYBOY History involving LINDA BRAVA - JAIME BERGMAN - ANNA Nicole SMITH & David Boreanez!! 48:05

6M ago48:05

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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 s…

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GREG GORMAN: Renowned PHOTOGRAPHER: Discovered MISS JANUARY '93 - ECHO JOHNSON at 18 YEARS OLD!!! 37:11

6M ago37:11

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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 photograph…

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CINDY RACKOWITZ - PLAYBOYS CORPORATE VP of PLAYBOY PROMOTIONS WORLDWIDE 50:20

8M ago50:20

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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 …

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BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE: INSIDE THE PLAYBOY MANSION with THE MANSION BUTLERS 1:06:50

1y ago1:06:50

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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…

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THE 1st AMENDMENT LIVES ON - CONVERSATIONS COMMEMORATING HUGH M. HEFNERS LEGACY of FREE SPEECH and FREE SPEECH VALUES 55:26

1y ago55:26

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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 …

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HEFNERS CONFIDANT & CLOSE FRIEND OF 30 YEARS - RICHARD BANN on CINEMA PRESERVATION and A&E's SALICIOUS DOCUSERIES on HEFNER 1:31:16

1y ago1:31:16

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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 scr…

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PLAYBOY PLAYMATE - MISS MAY '91 - CARRIE JEAN YAZEL 36:54

1y ago36:54

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Carrie Jean Yazel was featured as Playboys Playmate of the Month in the May 1991 issue. While interviewing Carrie she asked if I knew where the Bunny Head was on my cover? "I said no - do you?' She said: "No I have no idea." So with that said we created a contest! The 1st person to send us an email through our website: www.thebunnychronicles.com an…

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EMPOWERING WOMEN and CELEBRATING HISTORY: PLAYBOYS WOMEN of COLOR PICTORIALS with SOPHRONIA WILLIAMS 47:02

1y ago47:02

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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 b…

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FROM PLAYBOY COVERS to THE CELEBRITY SOMMELIER: SANDY TAYLORS JOURNEY to PAIR ENTERTAINMENT + WINE 51:25

1+ y ago51:25

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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 experience…

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PLAYBOY PLAYMATE VICTORIA VALENTINO SEPTEMBER '63 - PLAYBOY BUNNY '64 - COSBY RAPE SURVIVOR 56:27

1+ y ago56:27

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“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 …

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PLAYBOY in THE 70's with BUNNY & PLAYMATE CANDACE COLLINS - DECEMEBER '79 42:56

1+ y ago42:56

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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 Trib…

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HUGH HEFNERS PERSONAL VALET - MARK HOPKINS - TELLS US WHAT IT WAS REALLY LIKE TO BE HEFNERS VALET! 1:03:04

1+ y ago1:03:04

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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 w…

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MR. PLAYBOY & THE AMERICAN DREAM - HEFNERS BIOGRAPHY by STEVEN WATTS 47:37

1+ y ago47:37

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"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. Playb…

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PLAYBOY IN THE 80'S - CATHY ST. GEORGE - AUGUST '82 PLAYMATE of THE MONTH - 47:14

1+ y ago47:14

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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. St. George started out working for "Playboy" as a make-up artist. Cathy was the Playmate of the Month in the August, 1982 issue of "Playboy." …

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BEYOND THE SCANDAL: DARK SECRETS of PLAYBOY: THE UNTOLD STORIES OF HUGH HEFNER and THE MANSION 1:12:16

2y ago1:12:16

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What happens when the truth behind Hugh Hefner and the Playboy Mansion comes to light? We're joined by incredible guests who lived and worked at the Mansion - Audra Lynn, Miss October 2003, Brian Olea, a 20-year veteran butler and events coordinator, and Josh Friedman, Hef's private bartender for 14 years. They're here to set the record straight an…

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PLAYBOY in THE 90'S - PR with JOHN CHAMPION 26:19

2y ago26:19

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John Champion worked at both Playboy's New York and Chicago offices in the 1990s. He started as an intern in the publishing office and quickly moved to the public relations department where he spent the majority of his time. Along the way, he worked in graphic design and dabbled in editorial projects for the magazine." INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK TWITTER Cu…

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PLAYBOY - LIMITS of LIBERATION - EXPLORING THE NUANCES OF a CONTROVERSIAL LEGACY 32:35

2y ago32:35

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What if the infamous Playboy empire and its founder, Hugh Hefner, played a significant role in the fight for civil rights and personal freedoms? In this eye-opening episode, we unravel the complex history of Playboy, its battle with the Nixon administration's war on drugs, and the FBI's targeting of Bobby Arnstein, a close friend of Hefner. Our gue…

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DECONSTRUCTING HUGH HEFNER: SECRETS + SCANDALS + LEGACY 32:34

2+ y ago32:34

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What's the true story behind Hugh Hefner's retreat to the Playboy Mansion? How did the murder of star playmate Dorothy Stratten impact his life and business empire? We explore these questions and more as we unpack the narrative presented in the podcast "Power, the Hugh Hefner Story" and the A&E DocuSeries. Join us for a fascinating look into what w…

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PLAYMATE of THE YEAR. A CONVERSATION with 3 of PLAYBOY MAGAZINES MOST REVERED PLAYMATES. 41:07

2+ y ago41:07

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Corinna & I REUNITE with a few of our "PHENOMENAL PLAYMATE SISTERS" - which is btw the "Ultimate Sorority." These INCREDIBLY, VIBRANT, BEAUTIFUL, KIND and SUPER FUNNY, group of women, each carry the title of "PLAYBOYS PLAYMATE OF THE YEAR" known in the world of "PLAYBOY" as "PMOY." We are STOKED to bring you this very candid conversation with the i…

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PLAYBOY PHOTOGRAPHER DAVID MECEY and The PLAYBOY LIGHTING EFFECT 44:55

2+ y ago44:55

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David Mecey spent 24 years at PLAYBOY as a Staff Photographer. However, David was unique in the manner that not only did he shoot Centerfolds in the Chicago office - but also photographed a ton of Playboy Newsstand Specials, Celebrity features and more. David Mecey is an incredibly talented photographer. Many of Echo's favorite images from Playboy …

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HEFNERS PERSONAL PHOTOGRAPHER - 30 YEARS as PLAYBOYS CREATIVE ART DIRECTOR 52:59

2+ y ago52:59

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LARRY LOGAN worked with HEFNER & PLAYBOY for close to 30 years. Logan began his career as HEFS personal Contributing Photographer from 1977-1984 and then was named "Vice President, Creative Director" in PLAYBOYS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP from 1984-1994. "I transitioned to the VP Creative Director position in the early days of the new Entertainment Group.…

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PLAYBOYS CREATIVE ART DIRECTOR + SENIOR ART DIRECTOR - MICHAEL LEE 55:56

2+ y ago55:56

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Michael Lee spent years at Playboy Enterprises Entertainment. First as the Senior Art Director & then went on to hold the title of "VP Creative Director." Challenged to develop creative strategy and execute large scale projects for the entertainment division. Developed and optimized internal business capabilities and collaborated with cross functio…

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BONUS SHORT - BEHIND THE SCENES WITH CORINNA & ECHO - LIVE IN THE STUDIO 7:47

2+ y ago7:47

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PRE-SHOW to Episode 4 with Jim Petersen - PLAYBOY ADVISOR of 30 YEARS. Corinna & I took over the mic and had a free flow - candid - shit talking convo while waiting for our guest. Unbeknown to us - our engineer was recorded our audio. What authentically occurred was excellent! Corinna & I have been friends for close to 30 years. Not only is our syn…

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40 Years as PLAYBOYS STAFF WRITER: Jim Petersen: The PLAYBOY ADVISOR shares what it was like to work with HUGH HEFNER! 58:11

2+ y ago58:11

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"James R. Petersen is a veteran of forty years at Playboy magazine. Hired to be the Playboy Advisor in 1973, for two decades he answered - all reasonable questions—from fashion, food and drink, stereo, sports cars to dating dilemmas, taste and etiquette. He was, according to USA Today, “the number One source of sex advice in America.” That was his …

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A CANDID CONVERSATION with PLAYBOY PLAYMATES - BARBARA MOORE and CARRIE STEVENS 44:09

2+ y ago44:09

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JOIN us LIVE in OUR STUDIO for a CANDID CONVERSATION about HEF - and the impact that PLAYBOY had on each of us. On todays show Corinna & I sit down with our playmate sisters. Barbara Moore Miss December '92 & Carrie Stevens, Miss June '97. Barbara Moore & Carrie Stevens are legends in their own right. Not only are the two women two of PLAYBOYS most…

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PLAYBOY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER - ARNY FREYTAG - 36 YEARS of CENTERFOLDS 38:42

2+ y ago38:42

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ARNY FREYTAG earned the coveted position of "Playboy Staff Photographer" in 1976. Arny born in 1950 is an American photographer who specializes in glamour photography. He began working for Playboy magazine in 1976 and at one time was one of only two photographers who produced the Playboy centerfold photographs. Freytag grew up in Chicago, Illinois,…

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Introducing: "THE BUNNY CHRONICLES" 1:26

2+ y ago1:26

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Welcome to "THE BUNNY CHRONICLES." A podcast that serves as an homage to the incredible man, visionary and icon: "Hugh M. Hefner - The Man Behind The Legend" Join us for this groundbreaking new show as we take a deep dive into the fascinating history of "PLAYBOY Magazine" and its founder Hugh M. Hefner. WE are YOUR HOSTS "Playboy Playmates" Corinna…

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NAKED CITY PODCAST - UP AGAINST THE WALL MOTHERFUCKERS! A talk with Karl Taro Greenfeld 57:59

9y ago57:59

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In Karl Taro Greenfeld’s prescient book, The Subprimes, he foretells a future where there are two classes of Americans, the 1% and the discarded, Subprimes, who live in a state of near apocalyptic squalor. Taking a hard look at American inequality, Greenfeld exhibits shades of Steinbeck and Georhe Saunders for what is a fascinating ride into the ne…

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NAKED CITY PODCAST - Sex, Drugs and Nostalgia with Art Alexakis 50:49

9y ago50:49

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This week on Playboy's Naked City we look at the notion of second acts and the bourgeoning nostalgia circuit for musicians and actors. If nothing, reality TV has been a steady paycheck for anybody looking to cash in on their past fame. For artists like Art Alexaskis of 90's phenom Everclear, TV is not an option. But still possessing a small but pas…

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NAKED CITY PODCAST - Getting freaky with the 2015 Playmate Of The Year Dani Mathers. 31:31

9y ago31:31

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Jimmy gets freaky with the 2015 Playmate Of The Year Dani Mathers. Welcome to Playboy’s Naked City Podcast. A show about absolutely nothing. Produced with minimal effort by your addled host, Playboy Magazine’s Editorial Director Jimmy Jellinek. Its the conversation you have in your head but that gets said out loud. Recorded live, on tape, from The …

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