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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 were taken by David.

When we asked David about his experience at Playboy,  he had the following to say:

"Playboy was in no uncertain terms my University of Life for a young, naïve southern boy from East Texas. No other way to put it. It would be there I would literally grow up, both as a photographer and as a man. By that, I would learn to be more sophisticated and charming in order to meet the demands of the magazine’s PR requirements dealing with interviews representing both the magazine and myself. Then being flown everywhere, working with so many people, especially the women, well, it just taught me what it takes to be a consummate professional and to be able to handle pressure due to the high standards the magazine required from its shooters."

I cannot say enough how much it impacted me both professionally and privately. It was literally my life for some 24 years and that was all. I lived, dreamed and worked for the Bunny."

David continues to work in the field of photography as well as offering workshops that pertain specifically to the "Playboy Lighting Effect."

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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. I had extensive background in marketing and design, separate from my professional photography career, which gave me the expertise to take on this role.

How were you able to secure your photographer position at Playboy in 1977?

"Kerry Morris was the Playboy Studio West manager and knew of my professional (outside) work during my student years at Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara and earlier at the University of Arkansas. During both degrees I did off-campus professional assignments for major magazines resulting in over 500 magazine credits."

"Kerry invited me to join initially to assist and learn from the other photographers then to work with HEF as a photojournalist for the magazine. Although I did some nude shoots, more of my focus was on serving as HEF'S personal photographer and photographer of the Playboy Interviews, all the Mansion events, traveling with HEF."

"I transitioned to the VP Creative Director position in the early days of the new Entertainment Group. I had extensive background in marketing and design, separate from my professional photography career, which gave me the expertise to take on this role."

What was the biggest take away you took from working so closely with HEF?

"How to stretch and push myself in any project with him. As he said to the designer of Playboy
Mansion West, do your very best and that is the minimum I will accept. How to not accept
anything less than the maximum effort from my staff and contributors I hired."

"I would have my 1pm calls with HEF.  When answering the phone it was always like stepping up to bat at the World Series.  I had to be on my best game, each and every time. Although he was demanding, he always gave an allowance when he could see I was pushing hard to make his directive come through.  Loyalty was of paramount importance.

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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 function team collaborators, photographers,  and international PLAYBOY license holders to conceptualize and produce multimedia while maintaining brand consistency across diverse business lines.  Developed vision, business briefs and design requirements for trade, consumer advertising, electronic media and special events.  Directed photography project from concept to final retouching and key art completion. Selected locations, set designs and models and stylists for photo shoots. Contributed to design and development of corporate website.

*Michael Lee received numerous public awards and accolades. Including the "Golden Ink Award" from the printing industry association, Print Magazine, LA  Advertising for woman for outstanding overall achievement & design of logo types,  Jazz CD packaging, print communications and PR.*

The events that Michael created were nothing short of spectacular! It was an absolute honor to be a part of all of the spectacular events that Michael Lee was responsible for creating. You knew if you were chosen to work the event that you were going to be dressed in something  fabulous that we the PLAYMATES would all wear to mirror the theme of the event, to the actual events - rather HUGE Parties - where we entertained the guests and represented PLAYBOY as one of the chosen few, a "Playboy Playmate."

Thank you Michael Lee for sitting down with us for this outstanding interview!   We adore you!

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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 synergy on point as hosts of the podcast but - I wholeheartedly consider Corinna a sister and she would say the same.  Here is a glimpse into our friendship. Our hysterical banter. And our incessant laughter. It just never stops when the two  of us are together!

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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 day job.   

An award-winning freelancer, he has written about adventure travel, motorcycling, windsurfing, kayaking, and skiing (he co-authored Playboy’s Guide to Ultimate Skiing)."

 Additionally, Petersen  authored  the infamous book "The Century of Sex."   The book took 3 years to write and was a true labor of love for Petersen & Hugh Hefner, whom acted as the chief editor for the book itself.

"The book presents a sweeping history that argues that the "sexual revolution" of the sixties and seventies was part of a larger social evolution. This evolution began generations before the advent of penicillin, Playboy, or the pill -- and produced seismic cultural shifts that have changed the way Americans live forever."

Corinna & I loved having the opportunity to sit down with Petersen and conduct the interview. What we would learn from Petersen and his career at Playboy and most importantly working closely with Hugh M. Hefner was incredibly profound.

Enjoy the show as we travel back in time to the early years of PLAYBOY and it's dynamic and ever evolving  historical moments in time.

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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 well known "Playboy Playmates." But they each have gone on to experience successful careers in the entertainment industry.

Not only is Moore one of the most popular swimwear, lingerie and pinup models in the world, she also holds the title of The U.S. National Pro-Am Standard Ballroom Champion two years undefeated in '02 and '03. Barbara is on the board of directors for the non-profit charity Beauty Saving The World helping to feed impoverished people.

Barbara Moore currently is the Co-host at "Life Laughter Happiness," a daily live podcast on Blog Talk Radio. Barbara also is in production for her own podcast called "The Barbara Moore Show."  Coming soon to your favorite listening platform!

Carrie Stevens is currently the host of the infamous radio show "Monsters of Rock" on DASH Radio.

In 2020, Stevens published UNRATED: Revelations of a Rock 'n' Roll Centerfold - her memoir of her sex life from her boyfriend Eric Carr, the drummer of KISS, to Sultans and Billionaires.

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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 well known "Playboy Playmates." But they each have gone on to experience successful careers in the entertainment industry.

Not only is Moore one of the most popular swimwear, lingerie and pinup models in the world, she also holds the title of The U.S. National Pro-Am Standard Ballroom Champion two years undefeated in '02 and '03. Barbara is on the board of directors for the non-profit charity Beauty Saving The World helping to feed impoverished people.

Barbara Moore currently is the Co-host at "Life Laughter Happiness," a daily live podcast on Blog Talk Radio. Barbara also is in production for her own podcast called "The Barbara Moore Show."  Coming soon to your favorite listening platform!

Carrie Stevens is currently the host of the infamous radio show "Monsters of Rock" on DASH Radio.

In 2020, Stevens published UNRATED: Revelations of a Rock 'n' Roll Centerfold - her memoir of her sex life from her boyfriend Eric Carr, the drummer of KISS, to Sultans and Billionaires.

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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, attending Sutherland grammar school and Luther South High School. He graduated from the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts in 1970, and from Brooks Institute of Photography (Santa Barbara, California) in 1974. After an initial period as an apprentice at Playboy, he joined Mario Casilli, Richard Fegley and Ken Marcus as the principal photographers at Playboy's California studio.[citation needed]

Arny studied at both the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts in 1970 and then went on to further his skills at The Brooks Institute of Photography in 1974.During his studies at Brooks, Freytag became proficient with the 4”x5” view camera, a skill that served him well shooting the monthly multi-page (gatefold) Playboy centerfold. Attempting to produce the very highest quality possible for the centerfold image, Playboy used the very large 8"x10” view camera. Due to the amount of strobe (electronic flash) light needed to expose that large a sheet of film, Freytag, at first of necessity and later by choice, specialized in the use of elaborate lighting setups, often using dozens of flash heads.

After an initial period as an apprentice at Playboy, he joined Mario Casilli, Richard Fegley and Ken Marcus as the principal photographers at Playboy's California studio.

At one time, Arny was one, of only two, photographers who produced the "Playboy Centerfold" photographs AND he holds the record for most centerfolds ever shot. 150, to be exact! I am honored to be one of those centerfolds. Miss January 1993 - Echo Johnson.

Later, after Playboy abandoned film and moved to digital cameras, Freytag continued to create images using up to fifty flash heads, each light meticulously placed and targeted to illuminate a small area of the photo. Freytag likens his technique to that of a painter, using each light as his brush strokes, selectively illuminating each area as he incrementally builds the final image.

Arnys' final centerfold was the December 2012 issue. Amanda Streich  "Miss December 2012."

We had a blast reuniting with Arny for this very special conversation.
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We are STOKED to share our very first show featuring a few of our FAVORITE BUTLERS from "The Playboy Mansion." 

These three gentlemen -  John David aka JD, Jameson Keeling & Brian Olea collectively share 68 years of dedicated service as "The Butlers at the Playboy Mansion."

Enjoy this exclusive in depth conversation from the people who were a vital part of  being in service for Hugh M. Hefner - but also responsible for running the day to day operations of the remarkable "Playboy Mansion."   

A truly candid & personal perspective unfolds, as we roll back the veil of mystery &  open up the locked doors to the intimate world of Hugh Hefner & PLAYBOY Magazine.
 
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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 Harney & Echo Johnson.

ECHO JOHNSON  was featured as Miss October '92 German Playboy Centerfold as well as Miss January '93. Echo has graced 10 Playboys & is notated as one of THE TOP 5 Most Published Playmates of all time!

CORINNA HARNEY was featured as Miss August '92 & earned the coveted title of "Playmate of the Year '92" Corinna is an award winning actress, comedian & producer.

We will be hosting a collective of dynamic conversations with those that had the privilege and honor of working with and for HUGH HEFNER & PLAYBOY.

HEF was a pioneer AND the FIRST person in history, responsible for "INTERACTIVE MEDIA;" as we know it today. HEF & Playboy had a distinct cultural impact on our world. AND on our society.  Spanning 60 years of renowned history. PLAYBOY Magazine was and will forever remain an AMERICAN ICON.  With HEFS passing in 2017 the magazine as we knew it would cease to exist. AND we are here to share these remarkable moments in history with you, our listeners!

We have guests ranging from Butlers & Security at the Playboy Mansion to Photographers, Editors, Staff Writers, Artists, Bunnies, Celebrities, PLAYMATES and more!

JOIN US as we delve into the "WORLD of PLAYBOY" from our perspective. INTIMATE and PERSONAL experiences shared by the "WOMEN and MEN" who were an intricate part of this legacy. The impact HEF had on each of us, was profound and a uniquely special experience for all of us. 

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