The Performers Pod (A Performers Oral History of Porn Coming November 17)

Episodes

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  The Performers Pod With Chelsea Poe: Episode 100 13.05.2026 9m

  Welcome to the 100th episode of The Performers Pod.Created by Chelsea Poe in the wake of the infamous BBC article originally titled “Some lesbians are feeling pressured to have sex with trans women,” The Performers Pod was born from the need for performers to tell their own stories, on their own terms. After an interview Chelsea experienced as baiting and reductive one that attempted to conflate porn, dating, and anti-trans panic the resulting media storm, including Lily Cade’s violent manifesto and widespread backlash in the UK. That made one thing clear performers needed a space beyond the narrative being written about them.Over the last five years and 100 episodes, more than 100,000 listeners have joined that conversation.This milestone episode reflects on everything the podcast has carried Chelsea through winning Cam Performer of the Year on the same stage where she once felt humiliated as a 22 year old newcomer, auditioning for a lead role with A24, getting married, shooting her dream movie with Princess Donna, and becoming the first trans woman in a Public Disgrace-style scene. It also celebrates the unforgettable conversations that shaped the show including a nearly two-hour interview with Stoya, one of Chelsea’s biggest artistic inspirations, who announced her semi-retirement on the podcast.Across 100 episodes The Performers Pod has explored porn history, labor, artistry, survival, and transformation across the world from Canada to Argentina, Germany to Australia, Japan to Texas. The show has featured performers from the 1980s who lived stealth as trans women, pioneers from the origins of camming in the 1990s and voices from the massive generational shift brought on by OnlyFans after the pandemic.This episode is both a thank you and a turning point, a tribute to every performer who trusted the show with their story and to every listener who has been part of the journey.Chelsea also announces her next project: a tenepisode series covering 130 years of porn history, from Paris in 1896 to AVN in Las Vegas in 2026. Featuring performers, academics, filmmakers, and other experts the series will trace porn’s story in a way rarely seen before through the people, politics, art, labor and cultural moments that make the industry so special
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  The Performers Pod With Chelsea Poe: Mona Flowers 29.04.2026 52m

  Mona Flowers has been a full time nude and fetish model + artist for 8 years and counting!A lot of her drive comes from the foundations she bases her work -and life- on: Advocacy, Sexuality, Art.She loves loves loves what she does and especially enjoy the odd and abstract -roles-positions-props.
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  The Performers Pod With Chelsea Poe: Karlee Rose 22.04.2026 42m

  Karlee Rose is a disabled content creator and social media personality known for her authentic storytelling, confidence, and unfiltered perspective on life. Through her content, she shares everything from daily experiences to empowerment, breaking stereotypes and redefining what visibility looks like online. Follow her journey on Instagram (@karleerosex), Twitter (@notkarleerose), and exclusive content on OnlyFans (@karleexrosesecret).
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  The Performers Pod With Chelsea Poe: Dominatrix Rin 08.04.2026 1h 4m

  Dominatrix Rin has been a professional in the industry for 8 years. Owner of the Red Cathedral, and accomplished in the art of religious experiences. With a flair for vampirism and a talent for hypnotism, she brings and ethereal experience while she facefucks your soul. Come, tender prey, and be intoxicated
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  The Performers Pod With Chelsea Poe: Charlee Chaste 01.04.2026 1h 14m

  Meet your new favorite chaos conduit, Charlee Chaste. Fearless adult performer and unapologetic slut, Charlee is known for creating electrifying, playful, and boundary-pushing scenes that celebrate all forms of pleasure. As a nerd with insatiable curiosity, Charlee also loves exploring all aspects of production, constantly trying to take their performance, both in front of and behind the camera, to the next level. Off camera, you’ll find them headbanging at metal/punk shows, adventuring in nature, being a kinky hedonist with friends, or hyper-fixated on their current comfort puzzle game.
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  The Performers Pod with Chelsea Poe: Goddess Cleo 25.03.2026 59m

  I have fellow The Cvlt BDSM collective member Goddess Cleo to chat about the rebirth of the SF Bay Area sex work community over the last year which saw major studios leaving The Bay, lawsuits and feelings of betrayal across the community. We talk about how her career thrived, the community support we both received and found healing with our new BDSM collective The Cvlt growing from a West Oakland Dungeon
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  The Performers Pod With Chelsea Poe: Serafina Sky 11.03.2026 1h 9m

  A space for performers to talk about our industry in a real way that we usually aren’t given in the press.I want to explore all the ways people find this industry and the places it can take your life. I want to cover both the serious issues in the industry regarding racism, transphobia, consent on set. As well as all the other mundane, funny and heart warming things about our amazing global world of smut on film.
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  The Performers Pod With Chelsea Poe: Dahlia Von Knight 04.03.2026 1h 6m

  Dahlia Von Knight is a Swr since 2013 in all branches. She loves film making and especially love creating authentic queer porn. In her free time she enjoy painting, going to hardcore shows, car meets, and working for local mutual aids!
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  The Performers Pod With Chelsea Poe: Kammy Sutra 25.02.2026 56m

  A space for performers to talk about our industry in a real way that we usually aren’t given in the press.I want to explore all the ways people find this industry and the places it can take your life. I want to cover both the serious issues in the industry regarding racism, transphobia, consent on set. As well as all the other mundane, funny and heart warming things about our amazing global world of smut on film.
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  The Performers Pod With Chelsea Poe: Ria Bentley 18.02.2026 1h 9m

  Ria Bentley is making waves as a captivating talent whose vibrant creativity and approachable charm set her apart in every endeavor. Standing at 5’9” with striking hazel eyes and blonde hair, Ria balances natural confidence with a warm and genuine personality that leaves a lasting impression on everyone she meets.Over the last couple years, Ria’s career in front of the camera has taken off, with her working alongside acclaimed names such as Sage Hunter, Kaela Luna, Colby Jansen, Sage Roux, Pierce Paris, and Cailey Katts, as well as premier studios including Grooby, Queer Crush, and Trans Midnight. Known for her fearless artistry and relentless intensity, Ria constantly pushes boundaries with her work, making her a standout force in the industry. Ria Bentley is versatile but prefers topping and although she is very comfortable with gonzo-style content for its raw authenticity, she also enjoys storytelling projects that feature witty dialogue and engaging narratives. Her extraordinary talent has not gone unnoticed—Ria earned a nomination for the AVN Best Trans Newcomer within her first year and recently added a coveted TEA Award, as well as over 20 additional nominations to XMA, AVN, ASN, Faphouse, and Fanny Awards to her growing list of accolades, solidifying her reputation as a dynamic artist. Beyond her professional success, Ria’s passions extend into a rich and colorful personal life. Each day, she welcomes new challenges—both personal and professional—with an open heart and a determined spirit. Ria Bentley is driven by a deep sense of compassion, committed to creating inclusive and welcoming spaces where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected. She firmly believes that these core principles are the cornerstone of her work and serve as a guiding framework for all her future endeavors. Follow along with Ria on this journey as she continues to push boundaries and inspire others with her unique brand of creativity and passion.
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  The Performers Pod With Chelsea Poe: Nina Nova 24.01.2026 46m

  Nina Nova is back for a second year on our AVN week special and is nominated in back to back years at AVN Awards. She is up for Best Ass against Abella Danger who is going for a historic 4 peat. We dive into the reality of making porn this year, what keeps her driven, the state of porn discourse and so much moreProudly Sponsored by Blue Movie PR
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  The Performers Pod With Chelsea Poe: Codi Vore 23.01.2026 1h 8m

  I catch up with Codi Vore who is coming off a powerhouse year being in both The Bottom Floor & Escape From Camp Conversion. We cut to the core of what it takes to have a lasting career in this industry a decade in, talk candidly about pay rates and secondary career peaks in your 30s. Codi Vore is a Porn Performer and Fetish Creator with 10 years of industry experience. She is also a passionate sex worker advocate and smut loverProudly Sponsored by Blue Movie PR
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  The Performers Pod With Chelsea Poe: Gray Perrier 22.01.2026 1h 9m

  I get to chat with Gray Perrier ahead of her first AVN Awards. We talk about her best on set experiences, getting in touch with your sexuality within performance and so much more from the 2026 AVN Awards nominee Proudly Sponsored by Blue Movie PR
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  The Performers Pod With Chelsea Poe: Kaela Luna 21.01.2026 1h 12m

  I sit down and chat with Best Trans Newcomer Nominee Kaela Luna about the realities of trans porn in the 2026, her first major nomination and getting into the industry. Proudly Sponsored by Blue Movie PR
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  The Performers Pod With Chelsea Poe: Sydney Screams 21.01.2026 1h

  I get to connect with NL based multiple AVN nominated performer and producer Sydney Screams ahead of 2026 AVN Awards. The Performers Pod is Proudly Sponsored by Blue Movie PR
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  The Performers Pod With Chelsea Poe: Genevieve Lafleur 25.06.2025 1h 38m

  I get to reconnect with longtime friend and collaborator Genevieve Lafleur. We dive into her AVN nominations, her filmmaking, the inner workings of the industry, the future of porn, The Training Of Poe 10 years later and so much more!
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  The Performers Pod with Chelsea Poe: Training Of Poe 10 Year Anniversary 18.06.2025 1h 5m

  Bella Vendetta and I talk about our iconic bdsm training documentary the Training Of Poe 10 years later. We dive into what was happening in our lives before the movie, what the experience of collaborating was, some of the hardest moments of our life that following Fall of 2015, the editing process, meeting the people we would both end up marrying around this project, our New England screening tour, the film winning international awards and ending up being nominated in DTLA at the 2018 Xbiz Awards
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  The Performers Pod With Chelsea Poe: Jaq Quicksilver 04.06.2025 1h 6m

  Jaq Quicksilver (they/he/she) is a nonbinary and genderfluid content creator formerly from the SF Bay Area, California. Their body of commercial p----graphic work chronicles their experimentation with gender and their ongoing physical transition. Jaq moved to Amsterdam in February 2024 to escape an increasingly anti-trans and anti-porn political and social landscape in the United States. They hope to remain in Europe for the foreseeable future
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  The Performers Pod With Chelsea Poe: Jiz Lee 28.05.2025 1h 3m

  I get to talk to iconic queer porn performer Jiz Lee about their journey from Hawaii into the upcoming queer porn scene in the bay area, shooting alt porn, queer porn's first mainstream exposure, getting AVN nominations as a genderqueer person nearly 15 years ago and being the first porn star I've ever met!
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  The Performers Pod With Chelsea Poe: Carmina 23.05.2025 1h 26m

  I catch up with French/Mexican performer/filmmaker Carmina about their journey into porn, that state of French porn, the festival circuit, porn influences, how boring of a take hating mainstream porn is and so much more!