After the Mansion

An insider’s look at daily life at the Mansion with Hugh Hefner, and the side the public never saw. From his obsession with celebrity, his rigid routines and controlling personality, and his devotion to “the little blue pill”, the world revolved entirely around his needs.

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In After the Mansion — The Cost of Being Chosen, bestselling author Crystal Harris looks beyond the glamour of the Playboy Mansion to explore the experiences behind its carefully crafted image.

Through personal reflections and candid conversations with the people who were there, Crystal examines power, control, identity, and the pressure to fit an ideal. Drawing on her psychology education and nine years at the mansion, she explores why people stay, why they return, and what it takes to reclaim your voice.

An honest conversation about belonging, self-worth, and building a life on your own terms.

New episodes weekly.

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Featured interview: Ray Manzella. Ray is best known for his talent management, representing high-profile models and actresses, like Vanna White and Jenny McCarthy. He was also one of Hef’s closest friends, and visited the Mansion for 40 years–even the bedroom. In this interview, Crystal gets the uncensored, behind-the-scenes story from the man who saw so many women in Hef’s life come and go–and a few who chose him instead.

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Content warning: This podcast includes discussions of abuse, coercive control, sexual experiences, and trauma. Please take care of yourself and pause or skip episodes as needed.

Disclaimer: Guests speak from their own experiences and perspectives. Accounts may differ, and recollections may be incomplete. Opinions are those of the individual speakers. This podcast is for informational purposes and does not provide legal or mental health advice.

A behind-the-scenes tour of the Mansion, its storied and infamous guests, the official and unspoken rules of living behind the gates, and long-standing rumors and secrets the cameras never showed.

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In After the Mansion — The Cost of Being Chosen, bestselling author Crystal Harris looks beyond the glamour of the Playboy Mansion to explore the experiences behind its carefully crafted image.

Through personal reflections and candid conversations with the people who were there, Crystal examines power, control, identity, and the pressure to fit an ideal. Drawing on her psychology education and nine years at the mansion, she explores why people stay, why they return, and what it takes to reclaim your voice.

An honest conversation about belonging, self-worth, and building a life on your own terms.

New episodes weekly.

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Featured Interview: Chad Ridgely, Playboy Mansion Security, 2011-2017. Chad and Crystal discuss life at the Mansion, unruly guests, and the infamous curfew for girlfriends

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Content warning: This podcast includes discussions of abuse, coercive control, sexual experiences, and trauma. Please take care of yourself and pause or skip episodes as needed.

Disclaimer: Guests speak from their own experiences and perspectives. Accounts may differ, and recollections may be incomplete. Opinions are those of the individual speakers. This podcast is for informational purposes and does not provide legal or mental health advice.

Episode 1: The Fantasy MachineIn After the Mansion — The Cost of Being Chosen, bestselling author Crystal Harris looks beyond the glamour of the Playboy Mansion to explore the experiences behind its carefully crafted image.Through personal reflections and candid conversations with the people who were there, Crystal examines power, control, identity, and the pressure to fit an ideal. Drawing on her psychology education and nine years at the mansion, she explores why people stay, why they return, and what it takes to reclaim your voice.An honest conversation about belonging, self-worth, and building a life on your own terms.New episodes weekly.

_Featured Interview: Carly Lauren. Carly, a Playboy centerfold Miss October 2013, joins Crystal to discuss the public appeal of Playboy, the benefits and challenges of Mansion life, and their current thoughts on being Playboy Centerfolds._Content warning: This podcast includes discussions of abuse, coercive control, sexual experiences, and trauma. Please take care of yourself and pause or skip episodes as needed.Disclaimer: Guests speak from their own experiences and perspectives. Accounts may differ, and recollections may be incomplete. Opinions are those of the individual speakers. This podcast is for informational purposes and does not provide legal or mental health advice.