Girls Next Level

Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt & Audioboom

Take a trip back to the early 2000's with Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt, the stars of the E! network's iconic reality show The Girls Next Door. Each week, the girls take you inside the gates of the Playboy Mansion and behind the scenes of the hit show to break down what was real and what was fake. From the wild parties, the backstabbing drama, lifelong friendships and complicated relationships . . . it's here every Monday with a brand new episode of Girls Next Level. read less

Our Editor's Take

The Girls Next Level podcast is an entertaining series for fans of the reality TV show The Girls Next Door. It follows stars Holly Madison and Bridget Marquard as they rewatch the show. It's an eye-opening insight into life at the Playboy mansion, where they lived for seven years. The two girls lived at the iconic villa almost four years before filming started. For Bridget, it's the first time revealing this part of her life to the public.

The Girls Next Door show ran 2005 to 2010. It was a reality show starring three of Hugh Hefner's girlfriends-Kendra Wilkinson, Holly, and Bridget. However, the podcast starts before the film crews arrive at the house. The two friends share their paths to becoming Playboy bunnies. They discuss the villa's reputation and what it was like to pose naked for the first time. They also talk about loneliness and experiencing audition setbacks.

Each podcast episode reveals a little more about what it was like behind the cameras. The two former Playboy bunnies discuss their first nights in the house. Although they had heard stories, neither knew what went on in the bedroom after a night out. They also talk about the first few years living in the house and the tensions between the girls.

But, of course, the girls also had a lot of fun at the iconic mansion. Fans of the show will get an insight into the weekly pool parties. While Hugh played backgammon, it was the social scene for selected bunnies. One bunny, also known as The Recruiter, had to find and invite new bunnies to join the mansion. Throughout the Girls Next Level series, the girls reveal more about her important role in the house. Friend and fellow bunny Stacy Burke also joins the podcast to share her unbelievable story.

The Girls Next Level podcast has both serious and silly stories. Rewatching the shows raises topics that are still relevant years later. Subjects include difficulties with body dysmorphia and mental health. It's a fascinating insight into the life of a Playboy bunny.

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