And Now We Drink

Matt Slayer welcomes superstar Blake Blossom back to And Now We Drink for a loose, funny, and surprisingly introspective hang that bounces from soda taste tests and horror movies to sobriety, boundaries, and the future of the industry.

Over bottles of strawberry Crush, Manzanita Sol, Fanta, and cherry float Coke, Blake discussed her relationship with work and identity, and trying to live more real-life moments away from the camera.

The conversation veers through feature dancing, TikTok chaos, AI therapy, conspiracy-mode chatbots, cruises, Australia plans, and why Blake wants to be more intentional about how she connects with people. She also opens up about the weird emotional labor performers can face at conventions, the importance of firm boundaries, and the difference between fantasy access and real intimacy.

Matt and Blake dig into movies and TV, from David Lynch, Friday the 13th, The Americans, Perry Mason, and Tim Dillon, to magic shows, Criss Angel, Penn & Teller, and the psychedelic film Enter the Void. Blake also previews creative projects on the horizon, including her Back to the Future-inspired comic book concept (Blake to the Future), horror ambitions, and upcoming appearances.

By the end, the episode becomes a candid conversation about ego, growth, performer etiquette, industry mentorship, and building a healthier community—while retaining the signature And Now We Drink chaos, jokes, and beguiling tangents.

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On this episode of And Now We Drink, Matt Slayer sits down with Samantha Reigns for a loose, funny, and unexpectedly reflective conversation about stepping away, coming back, and figuring out what actually works in life and work. Sam opens up about taking a two-year hiatus from the industry to deal with personal challenges, then shares how dancing during that break reshaped her confidence, hustle, and perspective on respect, money, and boundaries.

From there, the conversation takes plenty of classic And Now We Drink turns: strip club day shifts versus night shifts, bachelor party nightmares, the chaos of Charlotte NC's growth, the realities of solo content, and why shooting scenes is a job—not just “getting to hook up.” Matt and Sam dig into the difference between on set and real-life , the pressures male performers face, and why content creation requires awareness, angles, and professionalism.

Sam also gets candid about swinger parties, situationships, crushes that linger too long, dating while being known for being in the biz, and the deal breakers she refuses to ignore—especially bad communication, anger issues, and lack of ambition. The two trade thoughts on confidence, rejection, sugar dating, kids, and the importance of being honest about what kind of life you actually want.

The episode wraps with travel dreams, passport regrets, Colombia stories, Thailand plans, Canada, Japan, New Orleans food debates, Waffle House nostalgia, LA’s late-night food problem, and a passionate taco discussion. Funny, raunchy, personal, and food-obsessed, this one covers a lot of ground.

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Matt Slayer welcomes Dani Sinclair back to And Now We Drink for a gloriously chaotic, sleep-deprived, and brutally funny catch-up that swerves from industry burnout to dating disasters, dungeons, sensory overload, and the general collapse of modern society.

Dani opens up about feeling “overworked and under f***ed,” reflecting on her first year in entertainment, the pressure to say yes early on, and the ongoing process of figuring out what her brand really is. She and Matt dig into the realities of studio work, collabs, solo content, testing costs, fan engagement, and why creators often need to stop chasing everyone’s approval and make the work they actually want to make.

The conversation also gets into Dani’s work and the accidental invention of a “foot dentist” niche neither of them can fully un-imagine. From there, the episode tumbles into dating app frustrations, queer attraction, red flags, minions, rave recovery, cold vodka, ADHD, Adderall, and the eternal struggle of trying to be a hopeless romantic while hating feelings.

In true And Now We Drink fashion, Matt and Dani eventually veer into surprisingly thoughtful territory, taking on SW laws, age verification, criminalization, public registries, and why consenting adults remain such a political target. It’s messy, hilarious, unfiltered, and somehow insightful—exactly the kind of conversation that can only happen when the drinks are flowing.

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Matt Slayer sits down with newcomer Dallas Rea for a vodka-fueled, wildly off-the-rails conversation about life four months into the industry. Dallas opens up about making the jump from swinging and hotwifing with her husband to getting paid for what they already enjoyed, and she and Matt dig into the realities behind the fantasy: travel costs, testing, wardrobe stress, marketing, social media, agents, boundaries, and the nonstop hustle of turning self-employment into a 24/7 job.

The conversation veers from dark romance books, shark-adjacent fantasies, and why every lifestyle party might need a paramedic, to Dallas’s past as a figure skater, her Canadian family roots, Arizona life, and the possibility of relocating closer to the LA scene. Matt offers industry advice on people-pleasing, knowing who works for whom, and why building a name is as much marketing as performance.

Along the way, they detour through true crime, murder hypotheticals, marriage, vasectomies, kids, period loving, hot-to-crazy ratios, Waffle House, real maple syrup, data centers, firearms, bull riding, and the ethics of meat. It’s chaotic, candid, funny, and exactly the kind of booze-soaked rabbit-hole conversation that And Now We Drink does best.

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Matt Slayer sits down with Tiffani Time for a wildly meandering, hilariously unfiltered episode that moves from hiking shoes and road trip snacks to international travel, industry realities. . Tiffani shares how her love of hiking evolved into a lifestyle-driven YouTube presence, why filming her adventures helps preserve memories from places like Iceland, Patagonia, Scotland, France, and the Dolomites, and how mountain towns often beat major cities for her ideal getaway.

The conversation turns into a full-on travel philosophy debate as Matt champions cities, pubs, public transit, and local food scenes, while Tiffani makes the case for rental cars, remote trails, glacier views, and charcuterie at the top of a mountain. They swap stories about LA scams, Amsterdam plans, Spanish ham, Chicago pizza, Jersey Italian food, and the eternal disappointment of tourist traps.

Things also get personal as Tiffani opens up about her attachment to her cat Zelda, her spiritual side, staying open to new ideas, and learning to appreciate the present rather than constantly chasing what’s next. Matt and Tiffani also dig into the shifting industry landscape, creator autonomy, conventions, testing standards, marketing, censorship, and how performers navigate being their own production companies.

And yes, in true And Now We Drink fashion, the episode eventually barrels into concepts that can't be printed here , and the kind of absurd business ideas that could only happen on this show.

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Matt Slayer sits down in person with performer, director, and producer Michael Vegas for a wide-ranging, booze-fueled conversation that moves from near-death revelations to the realities of making movies in the modern creator economy. Michael opens up about the motorcycle accident that ended his path toward firefighting, reshaped his worldview, and eventually led him through nursing school and into film. He shares how surviving trauma gave him a deep appreciation for life, connection, and what he describes as unconditional love.

From there, Matt and Michael dig into relationships, non-monogamy, jealousy, accountability, and the hard-earned lessons that come with age. They also get political, touching on voting, voter suppression, American exceptionalism, women’s rights, and why travel can break people out of national myths.

The episode also offers a candid insider look at the industry: performer safety, gatekeeping, content creators entering studio work, marketing, podcasts as promotion, and the difference between personal relations and performing for the camera. Michael talks about building safer, performer-centered spaces like The Bottom Floor, directing for major companies, navigating corporate changes and why good production depends on trust, preparation, and knowing how to keep talent comfortable.

Along the way, the two swap thoughts on guns, travel, social media algorithms, pickup artistry, audio quality, fake prosthetics, drone shots, Danny Elfman, Slayer, and why authenticity matters more than being “cool.” It’s funny, frank, occasionally chaotic, and deeply human—classic And Now We Drink.

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Matt Slayer sits down with Blake Lovely for a wildly unfiltered round of frosty margaritas, industry talk, and the kind of conversational detours that define And Now We Drink. What starts with nerd banter about lasers, Lord of the Rings, and questionable childhood movie obsessions quickly spirals into a candid, funny, and surprisingly thoughtful deep dive into life in adult entertainment, social media chaos, and surviving the internet’s worst impulses.

Blake opens up about her path from music into the industry, how the work helped her build stability and invest in therapy, and why she refuses to join the chorus of performers who dismiss the industry after benefiting from it. She and Matt dig into the realities behind sets, the difference between followers and true fans, the pressure to go viral, and the increasingly hostile landscape for workers on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and beyond.

The conversation also takes on AI models, likeness rights, censorship, anti-trans harassment, trans representation in media, Southern roots, age-gap relationships, studio awards, directing ambitious features, and why hate comments often say more about the commenter than the target. Blake shares stories from sets, parties, music sessions, and her rise as both a performer and director, including her award-winning feature Once Upon a TS Summer and hints at an even bigger project on the horizon.

Equal parts raunchy, political, personal, and hilarious, this episode is a candid snapshot of Blake Lovely’s confidence, resilience, and sharp wit—served with tequila, tangents, and zero apologies.

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On this episode of And Now We Drink, Matt Slayer sits down with longtime industry writer, reviewer, and newly minted XRCO Hall of Famer Tod Hunter for a sprawling, funny, and deeply inside-baseball conversation over bourbon. Tod brings decades of perspective from AVN, XRCO, sets, awards rooms, and the shifting landscape of media, offering candid thoughts on what awards still mean, how performers’ careers have changed, and why the industry’s legal and labor issues remain more complicated than most outsiders realize.

Matt and Tod dig into the evolution of entertainment from theatrical runs and plot-driven features to Gonzo, DVDs, streaming, OF, and today’s creator economy. Along the way, they talk 2257 compliance, legal cases, performer privacy, the rise and fall of print magazines, and what makes a scene or feature genuinely stand out after thousands of reviews.

The conversation also detours—gloriously—through Los Angeles history, Tommy’s chili burgers, the Magic Castle, Beverly Hills trains, Mexican food debates, old-school Thomas Guides, London in the ’70s, and Tod’s unexpected run as both a Jeopardy contestant and writer.

Equal parts industry archive, barroom storytelling, and cranky-but-charming cultural commentary, this episode is a reminder that nobody tells industry war stories quite like someone who has been taking notes for nearly thirty years.

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Matt Slayer welcomes Codi Vore back to And Now We Drink for margaritas, mayhem, and a wide-ranging conversation that swings from hilarious to brutally honest. The episode opens in the wake of recent “male podcaster” controversy, with Matt and Codi unpacking cancel culture, internet pile-ons, performative outrage, and the difference between accountability and punishment without nuance.

From there, they dive into the manosphere’s relationship with SWers, calling out the hypocrisy of shows that shame OF creators while profiting from them. Codi breaks down concerns around OF agencies, industry giants moving into creator management, high percentage cuts, chatters, and the ongoing legal questions surrounding deceptive fan interactions. She also highlights SWAID Collective’s work supporting SWers in need and reflects on how mutual aid, industry stigma, and financial instability intersect.

The conversation gets deeply personal as Matt and Codi talk consent, cheating, trust, polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, libido differences, dating insecurity, confidence, and the messy ways people avoid being honest in relationships. They also detour through Berlin’s kink-friendly culture, America’s puritanical roots, beauty as “false scarcity,” and why confidence can matter more than looks.

Later, Codi shares her love for the industry, her experiences shooting for major companies, her recent step into directing, and the practical headaches of editing , green screen work, camera settings, color grading, and creator workflows. It’s a drunken, funny, candid, and surprisingly thoughtful episode about s**, power, labor, art, and owning your choices.

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Matt Slayer welcomes Codi Vore back to And Now We Drink for margaritas, mayhem, and a wide-ranging conversation that swings from hilarious to brutally honest. The episode opens in the wake of recent “male podcaster” controversy, with Matt and Codi unpacking cancel culture, internet pile-ons, performative outrage, and the difference between accountability and punishment without nuance.

From there, they dive into the manosphere’s relationship with SWers, calling out the hypocrisy of shows that shame OF creators while profiting from them. Codi breaks down concerns around OF agencies, industry giants moving into creator management, high percentage cuts, chatters, and the ongoing legal questions surrounding deceptive fan interactions. She also highlights SWAID Collective’s work supporting SWers in need and reflects on how mutual aid, industry stigma, and financial instability intersect.

The conversation gets deeply personal as Matt and Codi talk consent, cheating, trust, polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, libido differences, dating insecurity, confidence, and the messy ways people avoid being honest in relationships. They also detour through Berlin’s kink-friendly culture, America’s puritanical roots, beauty as “false scarcity,” and why confidence can matter more than looks.

Later, Codi shares her love for the industry, her experiences shooting for major companies, her recent step into directing, and the practical headaches of editing , green screen work, camera settings, color grading, and creator workflows. It’s a drunken, funny, candid, and surprisingly thoughtful episode about s**, power, labor, art, and owning your choices.

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Matt Slayer welcomes Codi Vore back to And Now We Drink for margaritas, mayhem, and a wide-ranging conversation that swings from hilarious to brutally honest. The episode opens in the wake of recent “male podcaster” controversy, with Matt and Codi unpacking cancel culture, internet pile-ons, performative outrage, and the difference between accountability and punishment without nuance.

From there, they dive into the manosphere’s relationship with SWers, calling out the hypocrisy of shows that shame OF creators while profiting from them. Codi breaks down concerns around OF agencies, industry giants moving into creator management, high percentage cuts, chatters, and the ongoing legal questions surrounding deceptive fan interactions. She also highlights SWAID Collective’s work supporting SWers in need and reflects on how mutual aid, industry stigma, and financial instability intersect.

The conversation gets deeply personal as Matt and Codi talk consent, cheating, trust, polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, libido differences, dating insecurity, confidence, and the messy ways people avoid being honest in relationships. They also detour through Berlin’s kink-friendly culture, America’s puritanical roots, beauty as “false scarcity,” and why confidence can matter more than looks.

Later, Codi shares her love for the industry, her experiences shooting for major companies, her recent step into directing, and the practical headaches of editing , green screen work, camera settings, color grading, and creator workflows. It’s a drunken, funny, candid, and surprisingly thoughtful episode about s**, power, labor, art, and owning your choices.

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On this episode of And Now We Drink, Matt Slayer sits down with industry veteran, actor, producer, radio host, and horror filmmaker James Bartholet for a wild, tangent-filled conversation that moves from old-school talk radio to modern industry realities, award-show culture, and the glory of grindhouse cinema.

James reflects on his decades in broadcasting, what he learned from the talk radio era, and why live caller interaction can be both a ratings boost and a minefield. He also dives into his current slate of projects, including Scissors Chapter Two, Murder Motel, horror convention appearances, and his long-running show Inside the Industry with James Bartholet. Along the way, he shares behind-the-scenes stories from low-budget horror sets, including a chocolate syrup blood gag that went very wrong

Matt and James get candid about the changing economics of entertainment, from VHS box covers and fan conventions to tube sites, OF, performer expectations, parasocial relationships, and whether performers could ever realistically unionize. They also talk about the importance of respecting performers at conventions and supporting the work you enjoy.

The conversation swerves into Hollywood memories, including Joan Rivers, Keanu Reeves, River Phoenix, Britney Murphy, the Viper Room, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame debates, disappearing Los Angeles landmarks, Red Lobster biscuits, dating dealbreakers, and why being present for real conversation still matters. It’s funny, nostalgic, blunt, and unmistakably And Now We Drink.

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Matt Slayer sits down with Canadian comedian Simon King for a fast, filthy, and surprisingly thoughtful ride through comedy, chaos, politics, and the weird machinery of modern life. What starts with jokes about OF, The Hub, comedy specials, AI-written eulogies, and s***ide hotline telethons quickly turns into a sharp, darkly funny conversation about what it means to be a working comic in a world run by algorithms, bots, and questionable incentives. Simon talks about touring in the U.S. as a Canadian, the strange instability of modern America, border anxiety, and why Canada’s relationship with the States has shifted from neighborly familiarity to genuine concern. He and Matt dig into the realities of comedy today: crowd work clips, viral fame, bought followers, club economics, content pressure, and why Simon prefers “artisan small batch” audiences who actually know what they came to see. Along the way, Matt and Simon riff on stolen art, Lenin’s body, mutton, corporate gigs, Saudi money, guns, masculinity, generational change, and whether humanity has any shot at making it another hundred years. It’s an episode full of grim punchlines, honest self-reflection, and the kind of unruly tangents that make And Now We Drink feel less like an interview and more like eavesdropping on two funny people trying to make sense of a burning world. Cover your shame in our wares. New Merch! anwd.net/merch The Patreon is full of exclusive content and directly supports the show. patreon.com/mattslayer

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Matt Slayer sits down with Canadian comedian Simon King for a fast, filthy, and surprisingly thoughtful ride through comedy, chaos, politics, and the weird machinery of modern life. What starts with jokes about OF, The Hub, comedy specials, AI-written eulogies, and s***ide hotline telethons quickly turns into a sharp, darkly funny conversation about what it means to be a working comic in a world run by algorithms, bots, and questionable incentives. Simon talks about touring in the U.S. as a Canadian, the strange instability of modern America, border anxiety, and why Canada’s relationship with the States has shifted from neighborly familiarity to genuine concern. He and Matt dig into the realities of comedy today: crowd work clips, viral fame, bought followers, club economics, content pressure, and why Simon prefers “artisan small batch” audiences who actually know what they came to see. Along the way, Matt and Simon riff on stolen art, Lenin’s body, mutton, corporate gigs, Saudi money, guns, masculinity, generational change, and whether humanity has any shot at making it another hundred years. It’s an episode full of grim punchlines, honest self-reflection, and the kind of unruly tangents that make And Now We Drink feel less like an interview and more like eavesdropping on two funny people trying to make sense of a burning world. Cover your shame in our wares. New Merch! anwd.net/merch The Patreon is full of exclusive content and directly supports the show. patreon.com/mattslayer

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Matt Slayer sits down with Canadian comedian Simon King for a fast, filthy, and surprisingly thoughtful ride through comedy, chaos, politics, and the weird machinery of modern life. What starts with jokes about OF, The Hub, comedy specials, AI-written eulogies, and s***ide hotline telethons quickly turns into a sharp, darkly funny conversation about what it means to be a working comic in a world run by algorithms, bots, and questionable incentives. Simon talks about touring in the U.S. as a Canadian, the strange instability of modern America, border anxiety, and why Canada’s relationship with the States has shifted from neighborly familiarity to genuine concern. He and Matt dig into the realities of comedy today: crowd work clips, viral fame, bought followers, club economics, content pressure, and why Simon prefers “artisan small batch” audiences who actually know what they came to see. Along the way, Matt and Simon riff on stolen art, Lenin’s body, mutton, corporate gigs, Saudi money, guns, masculinity, generational change, and whether humanity has any shot at making it another hundred years. It’s an episode full of grim punchlines, honest self-reflection, and the kind of unruly tangents that make And Now We Drink feel less like an interview and more like eavesdropping on two funny people trying to make sense of a burning world. Cover your shame in our wares. New Merch! anwd.net/merch The Patreon is full of exclusive content and directly supports the show. patreon.com/mattslayer

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On this episode of And Now We Drink, Matt Slayer sits down with Christy Love for a wide-ranging, unpredictable conversation that moves from bourbon and Bible study to corn, prison ministry, podcasting, and the meaning of forgiveness. Christy opens up about growing up with an alcoholic father who later became a pastor, her Korean mother’s deep faith, and the Pentecostal experience that shaped her own spiritual life.

Matt and Christy dig into theology from very different perspectives, with Matt bringing atheist curiosity and Christy offering candid, non-preachy reflections on sin, salvation, science, and why she believes relationships matter more than judgment. Christy also speaks openly about her husband’s incarceration, the crime from his youth, her decision to choose forgiveness, and the prison church and Bible studies he has helped build behind bars.

The conversation also explores Christy’s work in the industry, her new podcast In Bed with Christy Love, her upcoming memoir and why she sees podcasting as both therapy and a way to reclaim her own story. Along the way, Matt breaks down the brutal realities of podcasting, fame, OnlyFans, camming during the pandemic, and surviving trolls with humor.

From LA restaurants and Michelin stars to Japan, Cuba, Oktoberfest, dating norms, toxic relationships, and whether someone would sleep with a clone, this episode is funny, thoughtful, explicit, and surprisingly philosophical—exactly the kind of chaotic honesty And Now We Drink does best.

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On this episode of And Now We Drink, Matt Slayer sits down with Christy Love for a wide-ranging, unpredictable conversation that moves from bourbon and Bible study to corn, prison ministry, podcasting, and the meaning of forgiveness. Christy opens up about growing up with an alcoholic father who later became a pastor, her Korean mother’s deep faith, and the Pentecostal experience that shaped her own spiritual life.

Matt and Christy dig into theology from very different perspectives, with Matt bringing atheist curiosity and Christy offering candid, non-preachy reflections on sin, salvation, science, and why she believes relationships matter more than judgment. Christy also speaks openly about her husband’s incarceration, the crime from his youth, her decision to choose forgiveness, and the prison church and Bible studies he has helped build behind bars.

The conversation also explores Christy’s work in the industry, her new podcast In Bed with Christy Love, her upcoming memoir and why she sees podcasting as both therapy and a way to reclaim her own story. Along the way, Matt breaks down the brutal realities of podcasting, fame, OnlyFans, camming during the pandemic, and surviving trolls with humor.

From LA restaurants and Michelin stars to Japan, Cuba, Oktoberfest, dating norms, toxic relationships, and whether someone would sleep with a clone, this episode is funny, thoughtful, explicit, and surprisingly philosophical—exactly the kind of chaotic honesty And Now We Drink does best.

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On this episode of And Now We Drink, Matt Slayer sits down with Christy Love for a wide-ranging, unpredictable conversation that moves from bourbon and Bible study to corn, prison ministry, podcasting, and the meaning of forgiveness. Christy opens up about growing up with an alcoholic father who later became a pastor, her Korean mother’s deep faith, and the Pentecostal experience that shaped her own spiritual life.

Matt and Christy dig into theology from very different perspectives, with Matt bringing atheist curiosity and Christy offering candid, non-preachy reflections on sin, salvation, science, and why she believes relationships matter more than judgment. Christy also speaks openly about her husband’s incarceration, the crime from his youth, her decision to choose forgiveness, and the prison church and Bible studies he has helped build behind bars.

The conversation also explores Christy’s work in the industry, her new podcast In Bed with Christy Love, her upcoming memoir and why she sees podcasting as both therapy and a way to reclaim her own story. Along the way, Matt breaks down the brutal realities of podcasting, fame, OnlyFans, camming during the pandemic, and surviving trolls with humor.

From LA restaurants and Michelin stars to Japan, Cuba, Oktoberfest, dating norms, toxic relationships, and whether someone would sleep with a clone, this episode is funny, thoughtful, explicit, and surprisingly philosophical—exactly the kind of chaotic honesty And Now We Drink does best.

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Matt Slayer welcomes award-winning performer Derek Kage back for a rare third appearance on And Now We Drink, and the result is exactly the kind of unfiltered, hilarious, and unexpectedly thoughtful chaos listeners come for. Over dirty martinis, Matt and Derek bounce from Amazon’s ever-expanding empire and digital surge pricing to the strange convenience of modern isolation, grocery delivery, and why self-checkout can feel like a moral dilemma. Derek opens up about an intensely busy year in the industry, working across gay, straight, and trans scenes, winning major awards, and navigating the physical realities of performing while dealing with illness, prostatitis, antibiotics, and the realities of testing. He also offers a candid PSA about the importance of informed consent on set. The conversation gets wildly graphic and funny as Derek recounts scene disasters, “horse market” parties, and the surreal experience of being a gay performer in straight gangb**g scenes with performers he admires. Along the way, Matt and Derek trade stories about vasectomies, aging bodies, metal bands, 9/11 memories, dry counties, school rebellion, and much more. Equal parts filthy, funny, reflective, and politically charged, this episode is a deep dive into Derek Kage’s world—and a reminder that no topic is off-limits once the drinks start flowing.

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Matt Slayer welcomes award-winning performer Derek Kage back for a rare third appearance on And Now We Drink, and the result is exactly the kind of unfiltered, hilarious, and unexpectedly thoughtful chaos listeners come for. Over dirty martinis, Matt and Derek bounce from Amazon’s ever-expanding empire and digital surge pricing to the strange convenience of modern isolation, grocery delivery, and why self-checkout can feel like a moral dilemma. Derek opens up about an intensely busy year in the industry, working across gay, straight, and trans scenes, winning major awards, and navigating the physical realities of performing while dealing with illness, prostatitis, antibiotics, and the realities of testing. He also offers a candid PSA about the importance of informed consent on set. The conversation gets wildly graphic and funny as Derek recounts scene disasters, “horse market” parties, and the surreal experience of being a gay performer in straight gangb**g scenes with performers he admires. Along the way, Matt and Derek trade stories about vasectomies, aging bodies, metal bands, 9/11 memories, dry counties, school rebellion, and much more. Equal parts filthy, funny, reflective, and politically charged, this episode is a deep dive into Derek Kage’s world—and a reminder that no topic is off-limits once the drinks start flowing.

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