Adult Empire Podcast

International Women's Day is March 8! To celebrate, podcast hosts Nicole Chappelle and Charlie discuss the vital roles women have occupied in all aspects of the industry over the years.

As a self-described "hyper-sexual person," Derek Kage is ideally suited for success in porn. He joins hosts Nicole Chappelle and Charlie to discuss his career origins, most memorable movies, current projects, and much more.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Kash and Nicole Chappelle are joined by Sportsheets Brand Ambassador Corrinne Musick for a discussion of BDSM, sensory play, sex education, essential bedroom accessories, and more.

Hear from some of the biggest stars in the industry on the biggest night of the porn year! Adult Empire special correspondent Tanya Tate is on the scene at the Red Carpet for the 2026 AVN Awards. In this special podcast, she interviews Leana Lovings, Brittany Andrews, Reagan Foxx, Octavia Red, Jennifer White, Cherie DeVille, and many, many more.

The Adult Empire Conversations team gives its candid take on the 2026 adult awards season. They discuss some of the biggest winners, consider the year's overlooked gems, and predict who they think might be primed for future awards success. Files: Not yet recorded

Performer Lana Lee is proof that sex appeal can grow with age. She joins the Adult Empire Podcast to discuss her unique story, recap some of her most memorable scenes, and delve into her upcoming plans.

Kayden Kross has been named Adult Empire's 2025 Director of the Year. In this special interview, she reacts to receiving Adult Empire's prestigious honor, recaps recent accomplishments, and discusses what she is planning next.

Jennifer White's Hollywood Whore has been named Adult Empire's 2025 Star Showcase of the Year. In this special interview, White reacts to receiving Adult Empire's prestigious honor, recaps making the movie, and discusses what she is planning next.

Eva Angelina has been named Adult Empire's 2025 Comeback Star of the Year. In this special interview, she reacts to receiving Adult Empire's prestigious honor, recaps recent accomplishments, and discusses what she is planning next.

Aubrey Kate has been named Adult Empire's 2025 Trans Performer of the Year. In this special interview, she reacts to receiving Adult Empire's prestigious honor, recaps recent accomplishments, and discusses what she is planning next.

Nathan Bronson has been named Adult Empire's 2025 Male Performer of the Year. In this special interview, he reacts to receiving Adult Empire's prestigious honor, recaps recent accomplishments, and discusses what he is planning next.

Gigi Dior has been named Adult Empire's 2025 MILF Performer of the Year. In this special interview, she reacts to receiving Adult Empire's prestigious honor, recaps recent accomplishments, and discusses what she is planning next.

Serenity Cox has been named Adult Empire's 2025 New Performer of the Year. In this special interview, she reacts to receiving Adult Empire's prestigious honor, recaps recent accomplishments, and discusses what she is planning next.

Hailey Rose has been named Adult Empire's 2025 Pornstar of the Year. In this special interview, she reacts to receiving Adult Empire's prestigious honor, recaps recent accomplishments, and discusses what she is planning next.

Nicole Chappelle, Charlie, and Susan look back at some of the most memorable Adult Empire interview and podcast moments from 2025. They also discuss other aspects of the year in porn, including sex toy trends, favorite movies, and much more.

In the new episode of the "Adult Empire Conversations" podcast series, Nicole and Charlie are joined by guest co-host Susan for a journey into the frequently fascinating connections between porn and Halloween.

Sinn Sage is a director, performer, and certified intimacy coordinator. In her second appearance on the Adult Empire Podcast, she chats with host Nicole Chappelle about sex, the state of the industry, her biggest recent achievements, her future plans, and more.

Jonathan Jordan always finds the perfect groove, whether it's in the music industry or the porn business. He joins the Adult Empire Podcast to discuss his transition from music production to adult movies, his new project with West Coast Productions, his style as a director, and much more.

British star Bilbo Shaggins has undertaken a life journey as epic as the one experienced by the J.R.R. Tolkien character who inspired his name. He joins the Adult Empire Podcast to discuss addiction, his entry into the porn industry, BDSM content creation, the gender pay gap, memorable fan interactions, and more.

In her second appearance on the Adult Empire Podcast, superstar Jennifer White joins director Mike John to discuss the blockbuster new movie Hollywood Whore: A Jennifer White Showcase Film. They delve into the project's showbiz theme and some of its most memorable action, including solo, anal, and group sex.

Across 40 years in the adult business, director James Avalon has seen and done it all. In this episode of the Adult Empire Podcast, he discusses the remarkable technological changes he's witnessed during his career as well as insights into his approach to sex, story, and character in his movies. He also provides a comprehensive look at his latest release, the provocative drama Cheaters Anonymous.

Porn filmmaker Mad Creativity lives up to his name in every project he directs. He joins the Adult Empire Podcast to discuss the new movie Shared: A Hotwife Origin Story as well as the challenges of directing, changes he has seen in the industry over the years, social media branding, work-life balance, and much more.

Knowledge may be power, but this time, it's also lust. In this very special episode of the "Adult Empire Conversations" series, co-hosts Nicole Chappelle and Charlie welcome [names to be supplied after recording] of Naughty Knowledge, a Studio 58 event focused on expanding awareness of safe, consensual BDSM.

Pornstar Gigi Dior showed the world she has plenty of fight when she took on Christian Dior in a trademark battle. In her Adult Empire Podcast appearance, she discusses the story behind her name, her entry into the industry, memorable performances like Buckle Bunny and Buddy Moon, her XRCO hosting gig, and more. Watch for Dior in the new Elegant Angel movie Breakthrough!

At heart, pornstar Jodi West is a classic entrepreneur living the American Dream. She joins the Adult Empire Podcast to discuss her remarkable story and to promote her new four-scene showcase, Jodi West Goes Gonzo.

In her latest release, Kenna James claims the title of Slutwoman, one of the most famous brands in modern porn. She makes a guest appearance on the Adult Empire Podcast to discuss the making of Kenna James Is Slutwoman, including an in-depth look at two major firsts she performs in the movie.

Lilly Loves Girls in an all-girl gonzo showcase with an emphasis on star power and authentic passion. Lead performer Lilly Bell joins the Adult Empire Podcast to discuss her vision for this breathtaking new collaboration with Elegant Angel. She also covers the industry's evolving dynamics, advice for new performers, the challenges of solo travel, and more.

The first half of 2025 has seen the release of some of Nicole Kitt's biggest movies, including Elegant Angel's memorable new release, Cat's Eye. She joins the Adult Empire Podcast to discuss the transition from burlesque to porn, her family's reaction to her career, shooting her showcase feature, and much more.

Sabien DeMonia is a perfectionist who loves new challenges. She joins the Adult Empire Podcast to discuss her new directorial movie, Un-Pure Evil. She also touches on her passion for goth subculture, her early days in Poland, and much more.

Nina Nova has gone from a modest single-parent upbringing to the heights of onscreen stardom. She joins host Nicole Chappelle to discuss her early days in New York, her intro to pornography, her passion for BDSM, the challenges of marketing in the digital age, and much more.

Outdoor sex looks great onscreen, but what are the nitty-gritty realities of bringing the fantasy to life? Hosts Nicole and Charlie mix personal insights with observations from the porn industry in the latest "Adult Empire Conversations" podcast episode.

Adult performer Cliff Jensen resists simple labels in an industry that often embraces them. In this episode of the Adult Empire Podcast, Nicole Chappelle chats with Jensen about his entry into the industry, discrimination, his transition from gay porn to straight porn, porn marketing strategies, and much more.

In the second episode of the "Adult Empire Conversations" series, Nicole Chappelle and Charlie celebrate Pride Month with a wide-ranging discussion of LGBTQ+ porn. They cover authenticity in porn, trans representation, stigmas around bisexuality, erotic literature, porn and self-esteem, the impact of Pride Month, and much more.

The Adult Empire Podcast celebrates Asian Heritage Month in this new in-depth chat with performer Connie Perignon. She discusses her experiences during the recent California wildfires, the transition from marketing to sex work, her personal brand, fan interactions, personal preferences, professionalism in the industry, and more.

Adult Empire's new conversation series kicks off with an in-depth contemplation of the MILF phenomenon in porn. Dallas and Nicole Chappelle discuss the origin of the term MILF, its definition, its relation to "cougar" and other slang words, MILFs in popular culture, the adult performers who best embody the MILF concept, and more.

Matt Slayer has interviewed many of porn's top stars in his podcast, And Now We Drink. Adult Empire's Nicole Chappelle chats with him about the evolution of his show, the challenges of hosting a popular podcast, his background, advice for aspiring podcasters, the future of the adult industry, and much more.

Multi-award winner Aubrey Kate is about to release her most ambitious project yet: Transtoinette, a porn epic inspired by the cinematic legend of Marie Antoinette. Kate joins the Adult Empire Podcast for a detailed discussion about the making of movie and much more.

Multi-talented fetish performer Jet Setting Jasmine recaps her high-flying year in the latest episode of the Adult Empire Podcast. She discusses Exxxotica 2024, Dorcel's feature movie Olivia, the keys to onscreen chemistry, recent Royal Fetish Films movie releases, and more.

Karla Lane joins the Adult Empire Podcast to celebrate 20 years in porn. She discusses AVN 2025, the evolution of the industry from VHS to digital platforms, body positivity, fan-favorite scenes, advice for new performers, and more.

Amber Chase's two new books provide a unique viewpoint on religion and spirituality from the perspective of a veteran adult performer. She discusses the personal tragedy that prompted her to start the project, body image, "post-nut" clarity, society's contradictory attitudes toward sex, and much more.

Pornstar Gal Ritchie joins the Adult Empire Podcast just in time for the release of her incredible new movie, Dorcel's Play. She discusses her early life in a small English village, her family's attitude toward her career, her Brazzers orgy scene, the importance of safety and consent, and much more.

Bree Austin has gone from law enforcement to insurance sales to the adult industry. Host Nicole Chappelle chats with Austin about her life's journey, her first experiences in porn, her advice for new performers, and much more. She also shares her most memorable fan interaction and covers notable misconceptions about porn.

I think you definitely have to have thick skin to do anything social media or entertainment related, for sure, because the more you grow and the more you go viral, you're reaching people that don't already know you, and you know you're already going to potentially get hate, so you can't allow that to affect you.

Axel Braun has been named Adult Empire's 2024 Lifetime Achievement recipient. In this special interview, he reacts to receiving Adult Empire's prestigious honor and recaps memorable career moments.