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Playboy sold the world a fantasy of luxury and sexual liberation, but behind the velvet curtains, the reality was far more complex. This week, Amanda, Chelsea, and special guest Amy Rose Spiegel (@verymuchso) dive into the Playboy phenomenon…not just as a magazine, but as a carefully curated world built on power, control, and illusion. From the mystique of the Playboy Mansion and its exclusive parties to the troubling stories from former Playmates, we're exploring how Hugh Hefner crafted an empire that blurred the line between empowerment and exploitation. Was Playboy truly a symbol of freedom, or just another gilded cage? And how does nostalgia shape the way we view its legacy today? Join us as we unravel the cult-like influence of Playboy and the contradictions that made it both iconic and insidious. Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube! Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles. Thank you to our sponsors! Find exactly what you're booking for on https://Booking.com, Booking.YEAH! Follow Don't Cross Kat on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes of Don't Cross Kat early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+. Head to https://www.squarespace.com/CULT to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CULT Start earning points on rent you're already paying by going to https://joinbilt.com/CULT Please consider donating to those affected by the Los Angeles Fires. Some organizations that Team SLAC are donating to are: https://mutualaidla.org/ https://give.pasadenahumane.org/give/654134/#!/donation/checkout https://shorturl.at/SGW9w Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cake Zine is an independent print magazine exploring society through sweets, cofounded by Tanya Bush and TASTE contributing editor and the show's co-host Aliza Abarbanel. Their fifth issue, Candy Land, explores candy's connections to the natural and unnatural world. On the show, Aliza and Tanya unpack how they made the issue and the many cultural connotations of candy. Also on the show, Amy Rose Spiegel reads a piece from the latest issue.Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or star us on Spotify. We'd love to hear from you.MORE FROM CAKE ZINECandy Land [official]This Is TASTE 329: Cake Zine's Tough Cookie [TASTE]See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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THE BUNNY CHRONICLES - SUPPORT THE SHOW by going to our website - www.thebunnychronicles.com A&E created a 8 part series with a nasty narrative. A Podcast called POWER also came out and does equally the same thing. So WHY are these women - Amy Rose Spiegel of POWER Podcast & Alexandra Dean Executive Producer of A&E Series creating this narrative? What's their AGENDA? Their AGENDA is to CANCEL Hugh Hefner - Yep that's right! This group of female producers who both Corinna & I spoke to 2 years ago when they started their "research" into the history of Playboy but more specifically Hefner have a hard on for the "me too movement" and are trying with all their might to clump Hefner into the category of "Sexual Predator." They focused on four women that at one time or another were intimate with HEF both as a girlfriend or working directly with HEF through the company. The women they chose to focus on are "the most irrelevant characters in the history of Playboy." And boy the contempt they have for HEF is beyond bizarre - especially considering the man is dead. However the Playboy Family that we have and knew when HEF was alive & well is a strong and unbreakable family AND WE ALL ARE SPEAKING UP! It's time to CANCEL THE CANCEL CULTURE MOVEMENT!We Stand With HEF. We Honor HEF. We know the truth and are here to give that truth to you, our audience!SUBSCRIBE TO OUR - YOUTUBE CHANNEL - for bonus behind the scenes clips.To watch this show LIVE in THE STUDIO become a PATRON on our PATREON CHANNEL.ACCESS MERCH + PLAYBOY MEMORIBILA & MORE!WITH LOVE & GRATITUDE - Corinna & EchoShooting Straight Radio PodcastWelcome to 2nd Amendment University!! This podcast (formerly known as "Shooting...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
Who was Hugh Hefner? Centerfold models, Playboy Bunnies, and other women from the Playboy founder's inner circle, like TV personality and author Holly Madison, tell journalist Amy Rose Spiegel their side of his story. We hear how Playboy changed their lives, for better and for worse. Beyond the bunny tails are darker questions: What actually went on at the notorious Playboy Mansion? How can we square Hefner's progressive legacy with his abuse of vulnerable people? What can the Playboy saga tell us about sex and power—then and now?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Who was Hugh Hefner? Liberator of sexuality, bizarre playboy or something more sinister? In this season, journalist and author Amy Rose Spiegel looks at his complex story through the eyes of the women who knew him best, delving into Hefner's rise to power and investigating the dark side of the brand. What can the story of Hugh Hefner and the rise and fall of Playboy tell us about sex and power, then and now? A Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosted by Amy Rose Spiegel of VICE, Power: Hugh Hefner centers the women of Playboy – the bunnies, the centerfolds, the executives – and utilizes a feminist lens to critique the playboy lifestyle that the magazine championed. Power: Hugh Hefner is available now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes drop every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who was Hugh Hefner? Centerfold models, Playboy Bunnies, and other women from the Playboy founder's inner circle, like TV personality and author Holly Madison, tell journalist Amy Rose Spiegel their side of his story. We hear how Playboy changed their lives, for better and for worse. Beyond the bunny tails are darker questions: What actually went on at the notorious Playboy Mansion? How can we square Hefner's progressive legacy with his abuse of vulnerable people? What can the Playboy saga tell us about sex and power—then and now? A Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who was Hugh Hefner? Centerfold models, Playboy Bunnies, and other women from the Playboy founder's inner circle, like TV personality and author Holly Madison, tell journalist Amy Rose Spiegel their side of his story. We hear how Playboy changed their lives, for better and for worse. Beyond the bunny tails are darker questions: What actually went on at the notorious Playboy Mansion? How can we square Hefner's progressive legacy with his abuse of vulnerable people? What can the Playboy saga tell us about sex and power—then and now?
Power: Hugh Hefner is the follow-up to the show's smash-hit premiere season, Power: The Maxwells. In its second season, Power is examining the rise of Playboy and the legacy of its founder. The pool at the mansion photographed well, but can you imagine actually being in the water? How much of man-boy culture is Playboy responsible for? How influential was Hefner in sexualizing under-age girls? How did the veneer and brand he created excuse and overlook the abuse that occurred on his compound? It's time to look at the power of the man in the smoking jacket. Hosted by Amy Rose Spiegel of VICE, Power: Hugh Hefner centers the women of Playboy – the bunnies, the centerfolds, the executives – and utilizes a feminist lens to critique the playboy lifestyle that the magazine championed. Power: Hugh Hefner is available now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes drop every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who was Hugh Hefner? Centerfold models, Playboy Bunnies, and other women from the Playboy founder's inner circle, like TV personality and author Holly Madison, tell journalist Amy Rose Spiegel their side of his story. We hear how Playboy changed their lives, for better and for worse. Beyond the bunny tails are darker questions: What actually went on at the notorious Playboy Mansion? How can we square Hefner's progressive legacy with his abuse of vulnerable people? What can the Playboy saga tell us about sex and power—then and now? A Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is Power, from Somethin' Else. The hit podcast that investigates the stories of powerful people who have shaped our world, for better and for worse. Season two of Power tells the complex story behind legendary Playboy founder Hugh Hefner's rise and the legacy he left behind, through the stories of the women who knew him best. Journalist and author Amy Rose Spiegel meets centerfold models, Playboy bunnies, photographers and top decision makers at Playboy. She delves into Hefner's rise to power and investigates questions around the dark side of the brand, including the notorious parties at the Playboy Mansion and Hefner's manipulation and control of his girlfriends and other women. What can the story of Hugh Hefner and the rise and fall of Playboy tell us about sex and power, then and now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Resources and reading about current events: Stop It With The Fucking Coat HangersHow Ida Turned Basement Apartments Into Death TrapsUnderground Lives: The Sunless World of Immigrants in QueensWhy an East Harlem Street Is 31 Degrees Hotter Than Central Park WestWe Looked for Some of the Hottest Places in California. We Found Climate Injustice in a Nutshell.How to find, contact, and donate to your local abortion fundChip in for Texas Abortion FundsFor Reproductive Equity » Lilith FundJust Ida Recovery – Another Gulf Is Possible/Otro GOLFO ES POSIBLEThanks to the pandemic, gathering with others, whether for social or professional reasons, has become complicated, overwhelming, and fraught. But when we read The Art of Gathering, which was published in 2019, we both realized that author Priya Parker's guidance and expertise means it doesn't really have to be any of those things. And in fact, hosting gatherings that are special, enriching, and enjoyable is actually possible, even during the pandemic. We decided to prove it in this episode by planning a pretend (small, outdoor, vaccinated) party.This episode was produced by Rachel and Sally and edited by Lucas Nguyen. Our logo was designed by Amber Seger (@rocketorca). Our theme music is by Tiny Music. MJ Brodie transcribed this episode. Follow us on Twitter @OhILikeThatPod.Things we talked about: The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya ParkerThe New Rules of Gathering (Priya Parker's free gathering planning guide)Just a Bunch of East Ways to Make Vaxxed Hangouts Safer in the Delta Era by Rachel Wilkerson Miller for VICEThe Design Sprint by Google Ventures19 Unforgettable Ways to Make Up for Lost Time With Friends This Summer by Amy Rose Spiegel for VICEMeme declares it's finally fall, now you 'can really start dressin' by Nicole Gallucci for MashableUntold: Malice at the Palace on NetflixUntold: Deal With the Devil on Netflix (content note: this documentary includes graphic discussion of intimate partner violence)WEATHER IS HAPPENING (on Twitter @WEATHERISHAPPEN)
Chef Diego Moya was born in Chile and grew up in Long Island working in his family’s small restaurants. Following stints at some of the most revered vegetable-driven restaurants in France including L’Arpège, he landed in NYC working the stoves at the beloved Casa Mono and LES darling, Hemlock. He currently helms the kitchen at Racines NY. Brooklyn’s Store Front got their start when bass player Peggy Wang overheard lyricist and vocalist Amy Rose Spiegel singing a Replacements song in an open office they shared. The pair began writing together, and eventually recruited guitarists Brandon Louro and Bob Marshall, and drummer Chalky Edwards. They hit the scene in fall 2018 with their catchy single “Go for Broke”, and are currently working on their new EP. Snacky Tunes is powered by Simplecast.
Amy Rose Spiegel is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor. Currently, she’s the editor-in-chief of Talkhouse Music, where musicians become critics and essayists. Previously, she was a story editor at Rookie and an associate editor at BuzzFeed. She is the creator behind Enormous Eye. Her first book, Action: A Book About Sex, was published by Grand Central in 2016. She speaks with the Writers Who Don’t Write about her career, her writing, and the one story she always struggled to tell. The music you hear at the top and the bottom of the episode is from Ryan Dann of Holland Patent Public Library. The music you hear in the middle of the show is from Ben Sound. You can find Amy Rose Spiegel at her website or on Twitter and Instagram This episode was brought to you by Care/of. Go to takecareof.com and take the quiz to get your personalized vitamin recommendation. Use offer code “WRITE” to get 50% off your first month of Care/of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the latest episode of the Talkhouse Podcast, we invited Talkhouse Music’s editor-in-chief, Amy Rose Spiegel, to choose one of her favorite episodes from the vault. The one she picked is the only episode of the podcast to ever be scored live: Caroline Polachek (ex-Chairlift) with Alan Palomo of Neon Indian. The episode, which originally aired in 2016, is presented here in its entirety with a new introduction from Amy Rose and me. Subscribe now on iTunes or Stitcher to stay in the loop about future Talkhouse Podcasts. Also, we want to hear from you! Head on over to bit.ly/TalkhouseSurvey to fill out a two-minute survey about you, our audience, so we can hear about how to bring you the best conversations. To sweeten the deal, we’ll be raffling off a Fender Mahogany Acoustic Guitar, a rad nine-LP prize pack courtesy of the great crews at Secretly Group and Dead Oceans, a custom Levi’s jean jacket, and four $25 Amazon gift cards. Good luck! —Elia Einhorn, Talkhouse Music Podcast host and producer New introduction recorded and mixed by Mark Yoshizumi. Last year, Alan Palomo of Neon Indian and Chairlift’s Caroline Polachek sat down at Samsung 837 in New York City for a live Talkhouse Music Podcast recording. As Alan played ambient self-generated sounds and Caroline spun an unreleased composition for atmosphere, the friends and mutual admirers discussed what can and can’t be co-opted in the arts, experimental and pop music, the music and arts scene in Williamsburg, collaborating with siblings, eating curried cow brains in Indonesia an hour before going onstage, and so much more. Subscribe now on iTunes or Stitcher to stay in the loop on future Talkhouse Podcasts.
For the latest episode of the Talkhouse Music Podcast, we invited Talkhouse Music's new editor-in-chief, Amy Rose Spiegel, to choose one of her favorite episodes from the vault. The one she picked happens to be one of my faves, as well: Genesis Breyer P-Orridge with Laura Jane Grace. The episode, which originally aired in 2015, is presented here in its entirety with a new introduction from Amy Rose and me. Subscribe now on iTunes or Stitcher to stay in the loop about future Talkhouse Podcasts. Also, we want to hear from you! Head on over to bit.ly/TalkhouseSurvey to fill out a two-minute survey about you, our audience, so we can hear about how to bring you the best conversations. To sweeten the deal, we’ll be raffling off a Fender Mahogany Acoustic Guitar, a rad nine-LP prize pack courtesy of the great crews at Secretly Group and Dead Oceans, a custom Levi’s jean jacket, and four $25 Amazon gift cards. Good luck! —Elia Einhorn, Talkhouse Music Podcast host and producer New introduction recorded and mixed by Mark Yoshizumi. “Transsexuals are the stormtroopers of the future.” So says Genesis P-Orridge, the iconic, visionary musician who has fronted influential bands like Psychic TV and Throbbing Gristle. While P-Orridge isn’t transgender — they* call themselves a pandrogyne — their partner in this Talkhouse Music Podcast, Against Me! frontwoman Laura Jane Grace, came out as transgender in 2012. Still, as P-Orridge points out, both musicians have done something very brave: they’ve transitioned, in one way or another, in front of their audience. And it was P-Orridge who paved the way. As Grace says here, “Someone like yourself is so important to me.” P-Orridge and Grace might hail from different generations, countries and musical communities, but they found plenty to talk about: what it was like to transition in public, the mind-body duality, paranormal phenomena, the perennial bathroom problem, the perennnial airport screening problem, courage, death, Caitlyn Jenner, a hilarious exchange about what to wear on stage, dealing with photographers who want you to show your boobs, and what P-Orridge calls “a gradual shift in the way that gender and sexuality are perceived in our species.” This is one of the more fascinating and potentially visionary exchanges we’ve ever had on the Talkhouse Podcast. It’s also one of the more risqué, so if you’re easily offended, maybe you’ll want to check out one of our other podcasts. * A word about pronouns: P-Orridge call themselves “we” because they feel at one with their late wife Lady Jaye. Much more about that in the podcast.
Amy Rose Spiegel joins us to talk about talking about sex, Helen Gurley Brown, and her favorite episode of The Golden Girls. Marvin Gaye writes in the liner notes to his 1973 classic Let’s Get It On: I can’t see anything wrong with sex between consenting anybodies. I think we make far too much of …
Or so says Amy Rose Spiegel, who discusses her sexual memoir, Action: A Book About Sex, as well as slut phases, trampages, and which founding father she'd most like to fuck (Dolly Madison was a lucky lady). Plus, listener feedback about female orgasm and the agony of a hair-trigger gag reflex. With Maureen O'Connor.