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She's a Motivational Speaker and a Wellness Coach. But before all of that, Sheena (Shina Ray) Reynolds tells us all about her struggles and triumphs to get to that point.
Growing up in Israel, Sheena had quite a few obstacles to overcome before settling in the United States. She started acting and modeling at an early age, but fame in Israel is much different than the US, as Sheena explains. Sheena tells Brian and Victoria that she always wanted to be known for something more than just her looks but it’s not that easy in Tel Aviv.
She's survived multiple terror attacks, a divorce that led her to pack up and move to the US with her son with nothing but a few dollars, multiple times being broke and living out of her car and a shocking ordeal involving a stalker but somehow she's risen above all of that and persevered. Sheena shares all of those stories and tells us about an upcoming "Ted Talks" that she will be speaking at. For more information about Sheena and to continue to follow her inspirational journey, visit https://shinareynoldsofficial.com/ We can't wait for someone to make a movie about her life...And the Mayhem continues! 🤟
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Musician, songwriter, model, Playboy's Cybergirl of the Year for 2016 (as Gia Ramey-Gay) and now future Series 4 Rogue Bunny, Gia Ray can do it all!
We, mostly Victoria, were very lucky that Gia Ray was in LA last month and was able to attend the "End Of Summer Fling" Party. It didn't hurt that she and Brian Olea's friendship goes back several years, back to the time when Gia would help Brian co-host "Mansion Mayhem" on Playboy Radio.
Gia tells us that her dream of being in Playboy started early for her, around the same time that she picked up a guitar. Unfortunately, her timing was a little off and Playboy was going through a major transition in 2016, so Gia never got to the Gatefold. She did get the next best thing, the title of "Cybergirl of the Year" for 2016. Gia shares that story along with what it was like at her first Playboy Mansion party and she and Victoria share their experiences of posing naked for the first time.
Gia's not only a gorgeous model, she also has the "Gia Ray Band". The self-proclaimed "writer first, singer second" is working on her third album. Be patient. She's producing it herself so it'll come out when she's ready to release it. In the meantime, listen to her first two albums, Bottom Of The Barrel and Marks On The Wall at thegiaray.com or stream her music on every major service.
We can't wait for her Series 4 NFT's to drop. Victoria and the rest of the Rogue Bunnies crew are making sure that they are as beautiful as she is, inside and out...And the Mayhem continues! 🤟
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We finally got Miss September '98, Vanessa Gleason, on the show. The self-proclaimed "recluse" was definitely worth the wait. We had no idea where this conversation was headed but, this being Halloween Week, we couldn't have picked a better guest.
Vanessa fills us in on what she's been doing the past few years and most would be surprised at her new passion. Vanessa has found Dungeons & Dragons and has jumped in with both feet. As she says, "she's all or nothing". Vanessa, or her character Obsidian, and Victoria share a wild story about a night they had one of a D&D campaign. Who knew Dungeons and Dragons could elicit that type of story?
As you'll hear, Dungeons & Dragons isn't Vanessa's only passion. Vanessa is extremely spiritual. Brian asks Vanessa about her psychic ability and she explains and shares a few stories of helping people cross over. Speaking of spirituality, Vanessa has an interesting way of collecting feathers for her Aztec headdress.
We missed Jenn this week but Jenn was able to ask Vanessa a great Playboy question which leads Vanessa to talk about her centerfold theme or lack thereof. Vanessa and Brian then get on the topic of drumming, another one of Vanessa's passions. She mentions who influenced her and how drumming became therapeutic for her.
Until we get Vanessa back to share more amazing stories, find her D&D character "Obsidian" or in a drum circle with Brian...And the Mayhem continues! 🤟
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Barbara Moore knew she wanted to be a Playboy Playmate at the age of 12. Those wishes came true in December of 1992 but a lot has happened to one of Playboy's most popular centerfolds before and after that.
We open the show talking about Rogue Bunnies "End of Summer Fling" and Barbara becoming one of Rogue Bunnies Series Four models. Be on the lookout for that drop! Brian then asks Barbara about some of the more unique "pickup lines" she's encountered, which leads to a chat about astrological signs. Did you know there’s possibly a 13th star sign?
Before gracing the pages of Playboy, the stunning blonde became a flight attendant, at the young age of 18. Victoria, not a huge fan of flying, then asks Barb to tell her about some of the more harrowing experiences aboard her American Eagle flights. Speaking of flying, Victoria has a great story about a certain magazine that got her, and her ex, in some trouble on a flight.
You must stay to hear a few of Barbara's Mansion stories and there are a lot of them. She's got a good one about some extracurricular activities in the Blue Room and getting in trouble with a former President of Playboy Media. (that one was much more innocent than the first). Miss Moore is not done entertaining. She hosts a weekly radio show Life Laughter Happiness. You can find it here: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/lifelaughterhappiness. Barbara is not done entertaining us either, we plan to have her back very soon. We barely scratched the surface of her Playboy stories...And the Mayhem continues! 🤟
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We're back on the Red Carpet from last month's Rogue Bunnies "End Of Summer Fling", at Skybar Los Angeles, and more interviews from the vast Playboy Family. This week we have 4 decades of Playmates.
Brian and Victoria give a little more of a recap of the evening's festivities then it's back to the Red Carpet. First up is the stunning Summer Altice (Miss August 2000). Summer gives us the scoop on the Playboy brand reboot that's happening now. Brian is shocked to see the former President of Playboy TV, Gary Rosenson. The two share a few stories about Hef's channel and talk about what Gary's doing now. After Gary, it's back to the Playmates and we've got three decades covered; Angel Boris (July '96), Kayla Collins (August '08) and Victoria Valentino (September '63).
After a brief interruption from the "Behind the Scenes" gang (Michael & Bret), Brian catches up with another Playmate. This time it's Miss July '84 herself, Miss Liz Stewart, who will be featured in Rogue Bunnies Series 4. Capping the night off is some Mansion Butler talk with Brian and Anthony Gonzales.
It was an amazing night for Rogue Bunnies and the Playboy Family. Become a VIP Member at Rogue Bunnies and join us at the next party. You will not be disappointed and you all know why...And the Mayhem continues! 🤟
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What a great night for Rogue Bunnies and for Rogue Bunnies Mayhem last month, at Skybar Los Angeles. Since Victoria was busy being one of the Event Organizers, Brian went solo and interviewed some of the guests as they came down the Red Carpet.
Before we get to the Red Carpet, Brian and Victoria chat about how the party came together. Special thanks to Dr. Lois Lee, founder of Children Of The Night, and Max Soto, from Max Events, both we'll hear from shortly on the Red Carpet.
As the party began, Brian kept seeing familiar faces from his 20+ years working at The Mansion. First up, we get two of Mr. Hefner's long time friends, Joel Berliner and Alison Reynolds, the latter worked for Hef for over 40 years. The "family" kept coming as Brian chatted with butlers Deandre Massey and Lauren Byrnes before turning to Dr. Lee and Max Soto. (Big thanks to them again) Next come the Playmates! Starting with Kerri Kendall (September '90) and continuing on with the trio of Carrie Stevens (June '97), Echo Johnson (January '93) and the PMOY of 1992, Miss Corrina Harney. Sandwiched in between them is Producer/Writer/Director Minh Collins, who talks about a new project he's working on. Last, but definitely not least, is the wonderful Olga Loera, our favorite Mexican-American glamour model.
They all came out to support Victoria because that's what family does and the Playboy family is a strong one, as you'll hear with each interview. We'll have more interviews, in the next episode, as the reunion kept rolling on...And the Mayhem continues! 🤟
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Harrison Luna is back for more. This time the gang has a discussion about dating. What was it like for Harrison dating in Australia then going on a reality show focused on “coupling up".
If you missed our last episode, you might be wondering who’s Harrison Luna. Well, we start this episode by asking that same question. Find out where he grew up (the Australian accent might be a clue) and what life was like for a young Harrison. He also talks about the differences between the two countries. After we get all of the background out of the way, we start the discussion about dating. Harrison left Australia for a certain reason, although there may be more similarities with America than he thought. He spent some time in Miami and talks about the “dating” trend in that city. Then the conversation shifts to the West Coast, an area that Brian, Jenn and Victoria know fairly well. Jenn brings up the “one-uppers” mentality that is so prevalent in the Southland. Brian doesn’t believe that people date anymore which leads to a conversation about transactional dating.
There are still a lot of great nuggets from Victoria, who has become such a big fan of Harrison. You don’t want to miss those. Great things lie ahead for Harrison. He’s a talented individual with a great head on his shoulders and a grounded view. We can’t wait to watch his star rise...And the Mayhem continues! 🤟
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If you’ve seen Peacock’s reality TV show Love Island, there’s a good chance you already know who Harrison Luna is. If you’re curious, he was a “bombshell” on Love Island USA Season 5 then brought back in Season 6. Victoria Fuller knows, as you’ll find out when she asks what happens when Harrison sees his reflection.
With a lot of questions from “Super Fan” Victoria, Harrison talks all about the inner workings of Love Island. Trust us, Victoria will make you want to watch. You’ll find out how the challenges work, what the contestants do with their down time, if they cook for themselves or make their own beds and what the showers are like. Yup! We ask the tough hard-hitting questions.
It’s not all Victoria, Jenn asks Harrison what types of roles he would prefer when he becomes a huge A-list celebrity and talks about his comparison to Jax Teller (Charlie Hunnam) from FX’s Sons Of Anarchy. Has Harrison perfected his “American” accent yet? He’s got some California lingo down. We have no doubt that Harrison will be a huge Hollywood star and we can say, “we knew him when”. Make sure to come back for the next episode when Brian and Harrison discuss the differences between dating in Australia and the U.S., especially in a big city like LA...And the Mayhem continues! 🤟
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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 the pimping business and how that’s affected the prostitution industry. Find out what the numbers “304” represent. There’s also an interesting discussion about Backpage and their founders. Victoria asks Dr. Lee about legalizing prostitution in this company, which leads to an examination of what too much government control can do. Audra has a fascinating point about “trauma bonding” and how it’s so hard for some women to escape that life.
As previously mentioned, this issue was very important to Mr. Hefner as it is to us. Just being aware is a good first step. It’s a major issue that needs to be addressed. To learn more about Dr. Lee’s amazing organization, get more information or just help Children Of The Night, please visit www.childrenofthenight.org/ Thank you for listening to the past two episodes...And the Mayhem continues! 🤟
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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 vulnerable to or involved in prostitution and pornography." For more information about Children Of The Night, please visit www.childrenofthenight.org/. Joining Dr. Lee is Audra Lynn, Miss October '03, who's also a human trafficking advocate.
Dr. Lee recounts the story of how Children Of The Night got started, way back in the late 70's. From that point, Dr. Lee has been helping people in need, over 12,000 of them. Hear all about the Los Angeles based serial murders that got her involved with protecting women and how she went head-to-head with the LAPD.
Dr. Lee remembers her conversation with Hugh Hefner and how passionate he became in helping her efforts. Victoria has continued that tradition. Children Of The Night and Rogue Bunnies collaborated on the "End Of Summer Fling" that was September 21st at the Skybar in Los Angeles...And the Mayhem continues! 🤟
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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 Friedman (also a member of the Playboy family) to hear all about Brande's journey in making this movie. Follow Wineville Movie or visit https://www.winevillemovie.com/
New episodes back soon...And the Mayhem continues! 🤟
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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 amazing stories about the man behind The Girls Next Door and his special relationship with Mr. Hefner...And the Mayhem continues! 🤟
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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 talks about having her office at The Mansion and Titus remembers the creative freedom he and his other editors had. There's even a visit from a special guest at the end of the first segment but you'll have to listen closely.
You'll also hear about a dildo collection and the story behind certain outfits in the "Catcher In The Raw" episode (Season 5)...And the Mayhem continues! 🤟
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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 Victoria were joined by Angel Boris, Miss July '97, and Playmate of the Month for November '94, Miss Donna Perry. Brian recounts the story of when Metallica played at The Mansion and passing up a "dream job" for the dream job he already had.
Thank you for all of your support over the last year and a half. You're the reason we do these shows. Just because we're on vacation, doesn't mean the mayhem stops...And the Mayhem continues! 🤟
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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 particularly proud of Rainy Day Jordan, Miss December '11, and 2012 Playmate of the Year, Jaclyn Swedberg.
As we mentioned in the last episode, Stephen was the most published photographer in the history of Playboy but one of the more iconic covers and issues, from the last 20 years, was the December '07 issue featuring Kim Kardashian. Keeping Up With The Kardashians had just completed its first season and Kim's star was definitely on the rise. Stephen was only supposed to shoot the cover so he was not fully prepared for doing more but Mr. Hefner asked if he could shoot it all. Stephen had to convince Kris Jenner to continue taking pictures and earned her trust, one frame at a time. That's the deal he made and he kept delivering. It turned out pretty good in the end, for all parties involved.
It's not all about Kim K though. There’s a great Pam Anderson story about a trip to St. Tropez. Early morning shoots are not ideal when on a tropical island. You have to listen to hear the reason why. Stephen also has some sage advice for young photographers and there's a good discussion about film versus digital photography. To view Stephen's amazing work, visit https://www.stephenwayda.com/ or https://makersplace.com/stephenwayda/gallery/created...And the Mayhem continues! 🤟
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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 Lake City area, working as a newspaper reporter. Stephen tells Brian and Victoria all about his beginnings and how he got his foot in the door at Playboy. He's a self-proclaimed "cowboy and rancher" at heart. Stephen will tell us that he's not a "traditional photographer" but maybe that's what sets his work apart. Not too bad for a guy who would go on to work with Jack Nicholson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Denzel Washington and many of Playboy's finest, including Miss January '96.
Stephen recalls his first night at The Playboy Mansion. Let's just say he didn't meet Mr. Hefner the most conventional way. Do you count seeing a silhouette as meeting someone? You'll have to listen to that story! Stephen also shot part of Victoria's pictorial but Victoria remembers how Stephen kept getting interrupted by a certain Playmate that made red bathing suits famous. Speaking of that certain someone, Stephen was there when the romance started with Tommy Lee and even took some legendary photos of Pam in her "after glow", as Victoria likes to say.
One episode was never going to be enough for Stephen so he'll be back for part two. More stories of "PAMdemonium" and an amazing story about his shoot with Kim Kardashian, right before her popularity went to another stratosphere! To see his amazing work, please visit https://stephenwayda.com/ and take a look at some of the stars he's worked with. Also, check out his Makers Place to see more and even buy some of his amazing art. https://makersplace.com/stephenwayda/gallery/created/90s-icons-seen-in-a-new-age...And the Mayhem continues! 🤟
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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 you'll have to hear why. That wasn't her only setback. Playboy had intended to make her Playmate of the Month for January '95 but pushed her back a full year. As Victoria remembered thinking, "a lot can happen in a year". Luckily, Playboy made the wise decision and kept her right where she was and will forever be, Miss January '96! However, she wasn't the only Victoria in '96. Our Victoria and Brian share some great stories about the ever-popular Victoria Silvstedt.
Jennifer Pershing is big on manifestation. She always knew that she was going to be famous but it could have been her daily "mantra" that got her onto the centerfold of the March 2009 issue of Playboy. Or, it might have been the numerous Monday Steel Panther shows, at the Key Club in Los Angeles, that got people's attention. She tells us that Jersey Girls were known for the act that got her noticed. You'll have to listen to what she did because we're not giving away that nugget.
Finally, Brian Olea always wanted to be a musician. It was that path that started his journey to Hef's House. While attending broadcasting school and in need of some money, Brian met a guy that would change the trajectory of his life, although he didn't believe it at first. All it took was working one party for The Mansion staff to realize that Brian was destined to be a Playboy employee, which he was for over 20 years. Brian loves being a part of the Playboy Family and you'll hear that it was definitely reciprocated.
We have so much fun doing this show. We hope you enjoy going inside, around and through the Playboy Life with us too. As Brian says, "it was pretty dang magical"...And the Mayhem continues! 🤟
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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. Victoria starts off by asking Dutch about his time on the hit reality show Skin Wars. Dutch goes into detail about how the show portrayed him as the "villain" because if it was a real skills competition, it would not have been close. (our words, not his).
Dutch talks about what made him interested in art. Like most kids, it was the comic books. That passion for art has led him to teaching Master Classes and even getting to work with the legendary special effects make-up artist Stan Winston. If you've ever seen any movie, you've seen Stan's work. The conversation gets back to body painting and Dutch lists the do's and don'ts and how to deal with sweaty skin.
Dutch does amazing work for the Rogue Bunnies. He and Victoria discuss how they met one another and how they began working together. Jenn then asks Dutch if he was a fan of Playboy before collaborating with Victoria and if he has a favorite issue. If you'd like to see more of Dutch's amazing work, please check out https://www.contoursfx.com. We're definitely lucky to have someone this talented...And the Mayhem continues! 🤟
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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 Club, when she was only 20. If you didn't listen, shame on you! Victoria asks about the extensive training to become a Bunny which turns into a discussion about the "Bunny Dip". Never heard of it? It will be explained. Jennifer Pershing even had to learn that to be an extra on the hit series Mad Men. It's not an easy move, but the ladies got it down. Interested to know who helped design the iconic Bunny Suit? Here's a hint, he had a familiar last name.
After discussing the Bunny Club, Brian Olea had an interesting query. Since there were three different decades of Bunnies represented, the gang take you on a colorful tour of the pubic region. Just like the magazine, it's done with class. Victoria was told that she might have been the first to don a certain style.
Since we just celebrated the 4th of July holiday, the group reminisced about how special that holiday was at The Mansion and how inspiring the fireworks display was. As we close, Jenn asks Liz to pay her "Homage to Hef" which is so touching. Liz also reflects on another Hefner, Cooper, and how much she reminded him of his dad, both visually and professionally. With stories like Liz told, we will definitely have her back soon...And the Mayhem continues! 🤟
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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 few hundred models that was chosen to be a Bunny, at the legendary Playboy Club, then went to another open call and became Miss July 1984. Not too bad for a self-proclaimed “shy” person who hadn't even celebrated her 24th birthday. Speaking of being shy, Liz, Jenn and Victoria have a great conversation about the confidence they felt wearing the iconic bunny suit.
After leaving Playboy to start a family and new career, Liz talks about why she came back. Maybe it was to design the set for Jenn’s centerfold pictorial (and over 100 more Playmate sets), which she did for over 13 years. The gang then discusses how the sets were determined and how meticulous Mt. Hefner was. There’s also a “hidden” item in each centerfold and we’re not talking about The Bunny. You’ll have to listen to find out what that is.
Liz loved her time at Playboy, the people she met and those she got to work with but she’s thriving in her new endeavor. Do you want to know more? You’ll have to listen to next week’s show because one episode wasn’t enough with Liz. In the meantime, check out lizstewartproductions.com or @lizstewartproductions on Instagram and Facebook...And the Mayhem continues! 🤟
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