Playboy editor's book asks if Jesus is hot; martinis involved

Playboy's new editor Phillip Pacardi discussed his upcoming book "Is Jesus Kinda Hot" over Vesper Martinis in Midtown Manhattan with The Free Press.

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock on Late Night BBN
Published 5:51 AM ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Free Press: “Two Drinks with . . . the Gay Christian Who’s Running ‘Playboy’”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 5:51 AM ET on Late Night BBN, by Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock; aired 2 times.
Topics: Playboy.
BBN covered this story before: San Diego Chef Unmasked as Fugitive; Playboy Editor Profile (October 9).

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The Free PressTwo Drinks with . . . the Gay Christian Who’s Running ‘Playboy’

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOkay, the one we teased: Playboy's new editor, Phillip Pacardi, is publishing a book called Is Jesus Kinda Hot, per The Free Press.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe book is the real headline.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe told them over two Vesper Martinis, in Midtown.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the magazine is covered up now, and the book is the one with the questions.