Exclusive Interview With Mickey Taylor!

 I love this guy! I love everything he stands for, I love that he started in mainstream, crossed over to porn and yet is still finding success in the mainstream entertainment world and I especially love his attitude; he doesn't give a fuck, he does what he wants and he doesn't care what people think; all the things I stand for and love.
So I was very happy when I reached out to him and he agreed to be interviewed. The only thing rule he gave me was that he wanted hard hitting questions so I tried to come up with questions that were "hard hitting" but not trashy or exploitative or gossipy and I guess I did an okay job because he answered them.
Ladies and gentlemen please help me welcome a man who will be forever remembered in the industry, the newest Naked Sword exclusive, The Polaroid Prince himself: Mr. Mickey Taylor!

JOE:  What is the major difference between porn in The U.S. and porn in England? It seems that there are fewer studios in England and it's more tight knit. Is this true? Is it harder to break into the industry in England? 

MICKEY: I think the issue with UK porn we have what a few people in the UK call "unpolished twinks" so they're very much the twink physique but not always the best looking. They also have a tendency to film once or twice and then quit or they're never used again. So those who many would consider to be much more desirable and hotter are booked more regularly but are usually put with someone new or less experienced which isn't always great for us because the scenes can sometimes take longer etc. But those who have been in the industry longer are definitely close knit. We help each other get work and usually are paired for events, scenes, etc. 

JOE: Going off that, what is the differences between performers here and performers in England? It seems a lot of young performers here do just one solo scene and are already calling themselves "stars." Are performers in England as big headed and think of themselves as A list celebrities and socialites like they do here?

MICKEY:   I think you find the whole thing on both sides of the pond. I know a few models who do like one or two scenes and then walk around pretending they're Gods. Personally I think you can't really call yourself a porn star for at least a few months of filming. Have at least few scenes out there and have a reasonable following on social media and a studio demand for booking. I find though in the UK those who do walk around very early on doing this usually arn't around for very long because you don't want to film with them. It's a shame because some off them are amazing performers but they just cause a little too much trouble for themselves let's say haha 

JOE: What are your thoughts on performers using sites like GoFundMe to get money for their vacations, clothes, furniture?

MICKEY:   I have no issue with them. To be honest it's none of my business lol. If people want to give the guys money then I'm in no place to comment or stop them. As long as no one is getting scammed or hurt I see no issue. :)

JOE:  You seemed to be pretty successful over seas, what made you decide to "hop the pond" and do porn in America? Was immigrating to The U.S. always a dream/goal?

MICKEY: I started to really not enjoy porn in the UK. It started to get a little dramatic for me and  I also had produced a lot of work there and I wanted to really work with new studios but I had worked with every studio I knew I liked or thought was good in the UK except one actually haha. I just think the level of filming  and models is greater and better here and I wanted to show more diversity in the studios I film with and also models.   

JOE:  You seem to enjoy bottoming as much as you do topping, are you vers like that in real life or do you have a preference? What are some tips you can give on being a good vers performer?

MICKEY:  I'm totally vers at home too. But on camera I actually prefer to bottom and that's hopefully what will be happening for many of my scenes for a while now. I don't know about tips haha I think everyone has a unique style an ability when it comes to filming which is why people have preferences.

JOE:  You seem to be really sexual and enjoy sex,when did you first lose your virginity and discover your were gay? Craziest sexual thing you've ever done? Both on and off camera? Anything you won't do in porn?

MICKEY:  I lost my virginity super early in my opinion. (Won't go into that haha) One thing I won't do in porn is piss play. I've done a few things that don't really appeal to me but I knew I could do it because I wanted to do something fans would enjoy but I think piss play is something not for me.

JOE:  Was it hard to come out as a porn performer to friends and family?

MICKEY:  Not at all. My mother was the reason I'm in porn. She told me I should do it and I would enjoy it and have fun with it. All my family knows. They're totally supportive. Some of them went to the porn awards with me. But of course none off them have ever seen my porn and never will. Ewwww haha 

JOE:  Do you do escorting or go-go dancing at all? If so what do you enjoy about those careers?

MICKEY:  I don't escort no. Personally I just don't think mentally I can switch off like that. But applaud those who can. I love to go go dance. Any chance I can I will 

JOE:  You seem to have had a very successful mainstream career before getting into porn, why risk it with becoming a porn performer? Was porn something you always wanted to do or did you just fall into it? Has porn hurt your mainstream career at all?

MICKEY:   I've always just done what ever I wanted. Even when managers etc. have said it might not be a good idea or best for my career. I like to prove people wrong a lot and shake up some trouble haha. So when my manager heard I was doing porn he freaked. But he's so happy I did it now because I get even more work as a model then I ever did. Porn helped boost my popularity in several industries I work in. I just wanted to break some boundaries and show it doesn't matter what I do. If people are good at their job then they should be hired and not discriminated. 

JOE: Speaking of mainstream you have a new CD coming out, is music where you want to go when your life in porn ends?

MICKEY:  Nope haha. I'm a fashion model predominantly and think for now that's what I will always do. I have anxiety issues sometimes with performing so I have to meditate an psyche myself up for it. I did this album because I had fans asking me to make more music after they heard a demo I did. So this is kinda a big thank you to them for getting me where I am. I have done a few acoustic private sessions where my manager has contacted bunches of fans and I still have a few more. Then the album will drop and my world tour starts. I hit the states, China, EU and Australia so I'm super excited to do this for everyone. It's been a long process writing this album but I think it's been worth it. 

JOE:  Are you hated by anyone or have you found it difficult to get jobs because of your mainstream success? 

MICKEY:  Not at all. I never have really struggled getting work with my mainstream modelling. I know of like two models who arn't too keen on me. But I actually have no issue with either of them. I respect their work and what they do. But I think they don't like my honesty. And I am kinda crazy. I'm usually the loudest person in a room and make myself the clown and try and make people laugh and to some people that can be overwhelming and I respect that. 

JOE:  You recently became a NakedSword exclusive, congratulations, what made you choose them over any other studio like say, CockyBoys?

MICKEY:   As everyone knows I have friends over at CockyBoys and I loved filming with them. But I think mr. Pam is a big reason why NakedSword was my fit over the two studios I was also chatting with. Her personality is infectious and I adore filming with her. 

JOE:   I heard that you and Bray Love fell in lust at first site during The Grabbys and that mr. Pam had to make sure you two didn't fuck until your scene, was it hard not to fuck during The Grabbys and save it for the camera? What was it about Bray that attracted you to him?

MICKEY:   It actually wasn't hard at all. Not in a rude way cause I fucking love Bray but I have a boyfriend who is also in porn so we're totally faithful and committed out of porn. If there's a model I like or find hot I ask if I can film with them. But would never fuck them off camera. I'm madly in love with Jack. 

JOE:  You have a confidence that boarders on cocky but you aren't an asshole like some people are that are like that. Why is that? How do you maintain that balance?

MICKEY:   I think my confidence comes from my modeling. I've been doing it for 12 years so confidence on camera and events etc comes easy because I have done it for a long time. But because it has been a long time I also know what cocky and being an asshole can do to a person's career. I'm very humbled by my success in all aspects. Plus I have a enough people back home who support me and keep me grounded which I think is important. 

JOE:  Any advice for people who want to get into the biz, porn or mainstream? Any advice for people who want to be successful in both industries? Can you dispel any myths that working in porn is mainstream career suicide?

MICKEY:  One myth I heard once was that we don't actually fuck or that we have like body doubles for penetration sections in scenes  or our penis is edited in every scene so that it looks bigger. None off that I have ever experienced so I'm gonna say they're not true haha.

JOE:  More porn awards are not only getting started in England but they are getting coverage here in The States, do you think England can compete with The U.S. in terms of porn production and generating porn stars?

MICKEY:  I think it's a different market. Most studios in the UK call themselves amateur porn sites or hire amateur models or scaly guys. I think both sides of the world film two different things. I don't think they can be compared or compete in that sense. 


JOE: Where can fans keep in touch with you?

MICKEY:  My Facebook Instagram and Twitter are @mickeytofficial
  

I'd like to once more thank Mickey for taking the time out of his schedule to chat with me and I wish him much more continued success in every industry he conquers!

XOXO
-JOE-

Exciting Announcement: I Booked The Role In Safe Landings!!!!!!!!!

So if you follow the blog regularly you will have no doubt saw my post about the audition for my second porn film, a non-sex dialogue only role in Kay Brandt's latest film Safe Landings, which is also based off her upcoming novel of the same name.
After the audition Kay and I were talking on Twitter and she actually commended me for coming in and giving a strong reading and being prepared. I thanked her and jokingly said "well isn't that my job as an actor?" She said "you'd think so but I've been auditioning actors for over twenty years in both industries and most are not prepared." Sadly I knew this. I've worked in casting and I can't tell you how many actors would waltz in totally unprepared and give awful auditions but have this air of entitlement to them. I still see that occasionally in auditions. I actually thought this was Kay's nice way of saying that I was good but telling me I didn't book the part and I was okay with that because, honestly, I didn't expect to book it. Those of you who read the last blog will remember there was a lot stacked against me for this role: it was written for a woman, in her thirties and was for a therapist.
Well imagine my great joy and surprise-I actually started crying on the sidewalk-when I got an email this afternoon from Kay with the subject line: You Booked The Job :) And yes there was a smile face in the subject line. She said that she wants to cast me as the therapist because she "thought your reading was fresh, with an element of sensitivity and I think you're the right one." That really meant a lot, especially coming from someone like Kay. I gladly accepted.
I am so excited to play this part, I think it will open up a lot of doors for me, not only more non-sex roles in porn films but also roles in mainstream Hollywood that I might have been otherwise looked over before. I can't wait to have the footage on my reel and Kay and I were even joking on Twitter about how I'm going to be the best non-sex performer in the industry and sweep the awards; though you guys know me, I am going to be knocking down the doors of every award show that has a Best Non-Sex Performer category. I don't give a shit, I'll even nominate myself for Best Male Newcomer.
I'm also excited to develop this relationship with Adam And Eve since this movie will be part of the new line they are starting of films based off erotic novels and as an erotic novelist I'm always looking at ways to get more fans, grow the readership, make more royalties haha.
But I think, most importantly, is this booking is very important to me, and in some reasons more important then past bookings, because it has brought me a step closer to doing what I said I wanted to do when I started this blog and when I auditioned for my first porn film and have contacted directors and studios trying to "break into" the industry: it is a step in the direction of truly mainstreaming porn and making it less taboo and bridging that gap fully and making it okay for mainstream actors to audition and act in adult films. I would love to see the day where I can do a role in a porn film that is sexual and I won't stop fighting until porn become just another genre that all actors can either choose to do or not; no different than comedy, drama, horror or exploitation.
I will of course blog about my time on set. I'm only there one day at the end of July and the film is scheduled to be released in September and of course any fun updates I will blog about and be prepared for to get spammed like a mother fucker as the release date gets closer. HAHA.
I would just like to, once more, thank Kay for this amazing opportunity and I am so excited. I read the script earlier and it's so beautiful in every way; the writing, the characters. This film is going to be very special and alot of people are going to love it.
See you at the movies. :)

XOXO
-JOE-

Review Of Zalman King's Red Shoe Diaries: Another Woman's Lipstick By Elise D'Haene And Stacey Donovan

If you are a true fan of good erotica and classic late night Cinemax softcore then you are no doubt a fan of Zalman King and his Red Shoe Diaries. Starring David Duchovny as Jake, a man trying to find the answers to his fiancee's death, he places an add in the personal sections asking people, specifically women, to send him their fantasies, stories, etc about love, lust and everything in between. Running between 1992 and 1999 the series was a hit and still remains a classic and even featured a pre-Friends Matt LeBlanc in an early guest star role, sadly Matt keeps his clothes on but his episode is set to hot fiction in this volume and, well let's just say if the episode was as graphic as the novelization is, Matt would have been discovered and a star a whole lot sooner. ;)
Written by Elise D'Haene one of the associate producers on the show and Stacey Donovan, a talented writer with several novels under her belt, one of which is mentioned in the last story, the book is a series of novelizations based on three episodes of the series-Just Like That, Another Woman's Lipstick and Talk To Me, Baby-as well as a bonus story at the end, Sex In The Hamptons: The Writers' Confessions which is a naughty little treat and had me wondering how much of that story was fiction and how much was fact.
All three stories are very well written and if you are a fan of the series and have seen the episodes you will smile as you remember scenes from the episode and enjoy how much deeper the writers are obviously able to go into the characters' psyches. You will also love that several extra scenes are added so it's not like you're just reading the scripts in novel form; though I have to say I thought it was very amusing how Just Like That was written in script form with all the action being told by Trudie to two attorneys, herself, and a judge, Jake, in a courtroom and trial she has set up in her mind. I won't do it justice to try to explain it so you'll just have to read it.
I also loved the fact that Another Woman's Lipstick delves into bi-curiosity, a woman dressing up like a man to seduce another man, one of the hottest scenes of lesbian seduction I've ever seen and a husband enjoying having his wife peg him with her eight inch black strap-on. I love when erotica is sexy, risque, pushes envelopes and explores all aspects of sexuality.
Talk To Me, Baby is an interesting study in human and sexual psychology, for me at least because I studied psych in college and that kind of stuff fascinates. We meet two people that are really fucked up, probably co-dependent, and in a very toxic relationship that brings out the worst in all of them, yet we keep reading and are fascinated and turned on at the hot, and sometimes, taboo sex they engage in. This story won't be for everybody and there were a few times when I found myself rolling my eyes because I couldn't believe these two hadn't killed each other and I couldn't believe that this woman was so desperate to stay with such a loser, but the sex scenes are hot and boundary pushing which I like.
The last story, The Writers' Confession is when we finally get to meet the women who brought these stories to us. Elise and Stacey. Their confessions are told in turn and even though this one is the shortest story in the book there is a lot of emotion, characterization and depth backed into such few pages which really spotlights the talent both of these women have with words. I can't really go into without giving too much away but needless to say you will root for our writers and enjoy being a voyeur to Stacey's sexual adventures.
I thought this was a really clever idea to adapt episodes of a popular erotic series into an erotic novel. When I saw it at Amoeba in Hollywood for only a buck I immediately snatched it up and I was happy to learn that there are three more books in the series: Four On The Floor, Strip Poker and Forbidden Zone, all available on Amazon for pretty reasonable prices. I will definitely be adding all of them to my collection.
And the nice thing is it's a quick read. I spent my Sunday enjoying the book, first at my favorite coffee shop and then snuggled in my bed with a nice bag of hot popcorn; the perfect was to enjoy a lazy Sunday in Los Angeles. But it would also be good beach reading as well.
If you are a fan of the series or an erotica fan in general, then this is a must own book. If you watched the series as I did then reading this book will bring back lots of good memories and if you never saw Red Shoe Diaries then this book will totally make you a fan. I also like how the book has Jake's add in the front of it. That was a nice touch. Happy reading. ;)
Grade: A+

XOXO
-JOE-

Exclusive Interview With Theo Ford

 Those of you who follow my blog will remember my review of Theo and Brent's Corrigan scene; if you haven't seen it yet do yourselves a favor and watch it, it's hot and is one of those rare we're watching two people make love and not fuck scenes that we only have a handful of in the industry.
Anyway, Theo has not been without his share of negative posts on various blogs, insulting his career, his marriage and he has even been on the receiving end of some nasty Tweets.
Now I'm just going to say it, I don't know Theo personally, me, him and his husband follow each other, I have stood up for both of them, I have given them my support and they have been nothing but kind to me. I have no beef with Theo I think he's a nice guy and I think he's a really good performer. So I was super excited when he agreed to be interviewed on the blog and boy did he not disappoint! Candid and honest like I knew he would be this is one of the juiciest interviews I've ever had.
So ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Mr. Theo Ford!

 JOE: Where were you born and how did you get into the industry? Did you do porn in your home country? If so is there any difference between the industry here and overseas?

THEO:  I’m from the south east of Ireland. Lived in a little town of 60,000 people until I was 19. I had an incredible childhood and my coming out story really isn’t even one. I was just myself and dated guys without feeling weird or awkward. I was never confident in myself but I quickly realized I needed to believe in myself and no one would hold my hand in life and protect me from everything. I became very determined and simply worked on being happy no matter what the cost or risks.

I guess you can talk about “American studios” and “European studios”. Just like in mainstream the budgets are much bigger in the USA. Which is normal. I really choose my work according to the cast and crew. I do not solely care about the money as I believe this leads to making poor decisions. I do my best on every shoot and I joke a lot. I’m a real funny person (I make myself laugh a lot HAHA). I have called people out on their horrible behaviour on set such as Jake Steel at (ex Lucas Entertainment) and Christian Owen (ex Hot House). Funny how those two “professionals” got fired from their jobs due to their behaviour and poor people’s skills (along with many reasons which are at the studios’ discretion). I hate to work or be around “Divas”. A lot of performers in the US think they are the biggest stars in the industry. Sometimes being humble is great too. It’s hard but necessary to stay a decent human being. I always make time for my friends, family, husband and my fans of course.

JOE: Is Theo Ford a stage name? If so how did you come up with it?

THEO: Very simply actually. I wanted an easy name that people could remember and feel like they already knew. THEO is from the Greek work apoTHEOsis, which means the ascendance of  human being into a god like state. I truly believe than everyday is a new opportunity to be a better person to the one you were the day before. FORD is from my city in Ireland. I wanted to make sure I always remembered where I came from to know where I’m going. Your past makes you who you are today.

JOE: What made you want to move to America? I'm married to an immigrant from England so I know what a pick decision and how scary that can be. Could you explain your process of moving for my readers who may not know what moving across an ocean and to a whole new country entails?

THEO: I have always loved to travel. Never been in the same place for very long. I love to discover new places and cultures. 

Moving to the US wasn’t and still isn’t a life long goal. There are many incredible countries in the world. I met my husband Shawn in LA on a trip I had extended. I hadn’t planned to stay this long but I am glad I did. Being married truly gives you another perspective on life and on being a couple. I have been traveling for a year now NON STOP so moving to the US really isn’t such a big deal. You may want to make sure you feel like you can fit in somehow. I’m a huge loner so it really is hard for me to make friends and socialize but I love to meet people so I simply forced myself a bit to go out and be civilized HAHA. I just felt at home in LA. I love the energy and the weather of course. I am very chill and LA has this quality.

 JOE: You recently got married, congratulations by the way, how did you two meet? Was it hard to reveal that you do porn or was he already a fan of your work? Is it hard to be married and work in the industry? Any advice on how to have a good marriage, or even a good relationship, when one or both of you is in the industry? 

THEO: We met due to the fact that we have many friends in common in LA. He is a celebrity hairstylist and an underwear model but nothing to do with porn. He wasn’t familiar really with my work at first but he admitted having checked my movies after meeting me. The day after our first date I flew him to NYC to spend the week with me there. It was a bit crazy and spontaneous but I just didn’t want to leave him so soon. I don’t think there’s a handbook of rules to be in a successful relationship but I always have a few things in mind. Being spontaneous, communicate a lot, respect and trust each other. Simple principles but essential to be in a positive state within a relationship. I love Shawn because he accepts me for who I am and not for what he wants be to be. Of course being a porn star isn’t always easy in a couple but I am a hard worker and porn is my job and not who I am. I act in front of the camera. It is not my Grindr or my way to meet guys. I respect my costars and try to be the best partner for them.

JOE:  Going off that, when you got married, you actually got a lot of slack and people actually accused you of having a fake marriage, why do you think that is? I've also noticed that you tend to just get a lot of shit from a couple of bloggers in general, why is that? 

THEO: JEALOUSY. It is human nature to be jealous. Yes I got married very quickly to Shawn but why not? Who says my love isn’t real? Who decided you had to be with your partner for years before getting married? I am my own person and I make my own rules. I know being a porn star and a married man are strange concepts for most people but my love is real. We have very strong personalities so we do fight like normal couples. But we always end up making up. 

Yes I have read some very poorly written articles (as always) by THE SWORD and some not so pleasant from Str8upGayporn. I do no blame them for using gossip to generate views on their blogs. That’s their job. I mostly find hurtful the “fans” of gay porn who throw dirt every chance they get at performers. We are all human and yes we do make mistakes. With the internet and social medias those mistakes are more visible. But how lame is it to write nasty comments hidden behind your computer screen. They should help and encourage performers instead of putting them down. 

I will not spend my life defending my choices. As long as I true to who I am and am happy I guess that’s all that matters.

JOE:  You recently were the victim of one of Damien Kyle's blind Twitter rages that he goes on, he's gone on a few with me as well, where did that come from? Did you know or work with each other before that? Do you think it has to do with you being with 211 Models and being featured heavily on their social media sites and the fact that 211 Models is denying Damien was ever repped by them?

THEO: I am NOT a victim of anyone. I simply couldn’t let an ignorant/illiterate fool write negative comments about a part of society that isn’t true and helps grow insecurities in young people trying to find their place in this world. His tweets are very often hate filled and show how pathetic he is as a person and a role model. 

I would never work with such a person. I will never associate my name with a person of such low intellectual capacities. I do not think it has anything to do with him and 211 having some issues in the past.

JOE:  Any advice for people on how to deal with haters? Be it in real life, on social media or on blogs? How do you develop a thick skin and just let it roll off your back?

THEO:  Once you become a public figure in any line of work you need to be ready to have people talk badly about you. You must prevent yourself from giving them the bullets they need to shoot you down. Obviously that will not be possible every day and they will find ways to put you down. Often due to jealousy or envy. You need to make sure you are a strong person ready to take on this burden once you step onto the public scene. Also don’t take everything at heart. It can get to you very quickly. A lot of things written will simply be distorted versions of reality. A reality that blogs love to shape to their own needs. I have experienced it many times already and I am pretty used to it now. 

JOE: How did you get signed by 211 Models? How important is it for performers to be repped these days?

THEO: After my contract ended with PURE CASTING I was keeping my eyes pealed for an agency to look after my best interest and generate work, money, press etc. I have discovered that I deal pretty well by myself being my own agent. Most of my movies, interviews, photo shoots, add campaigns have been through me working night and day to get those jobs. I am a perfectionist and a hard worker so I have no problems doing it. Also I have worked in PR in fashion for many years so generating interviews, editorials, magazine spreads etc are in my blood. It was my job before porn and I am still doing it today for myself. I loved working with PURE CASTING and 211 MODELS. They are incredible people and very talented. I was so lucky to work with two of the best agencies around right now.

That being said I feel I can rep myself very well. I would love to do it for other models too. Having my own agency and putting all my energy into getting them jobs would be such a pleasure and honour. I have already been doing it for friends in the past on a non professional level. So why not in the future see Theo Ford opening an agency. Many models do not know how to go about contacting studios, magazines, brands etc. I could help them reach their goals and become successful performers.

 JOE: What are your overall career goals in porn or otherwise?

THEO: I have sooooooo many goals in life. On a personal and professional level. Of course I would love to continue porn and become one day a reference in the industry. I do not want to be limited to porn either. This is why I work a lot to achieve a more mainstream image too. I am an Andrew Christian model, I front campaigns for L’HOMME INVISIBLE and X-ITER. I am working on more fashion movies like the first one I produced and directed www.vimeo.com/106092401.

I truly feel that if you want to last in any kind of entertainment you need to go mainstream. This is my goal regarding my work life.

In my personal life I would love to start a family with Shawn. We love kids and we both have many younger siblings so babies and kids have no secret for us and we would make great parents. I am still preparing myself to waking up 20 times at night to feed the baby but it’ll all be worth it!!

JOE:  You did a scene with Brent Corrigan that I reviewed and it was really passionate. It felt like i was watching two people make love and not just fuck. Where did that passion come from? Were you two friends before filming? What is it like working with Brent? 

THEO: Strangely enough it was the first time I was nervous on set. Brent is a pretty big porn star and I knew than shooting with him for FALCON would be amazing. I wanted to be as good as possible. Our first meeting was 10 minutes before filming and it really wasn’t the best. He was upset for some personal issues which I totally understood. But that made me very stressed. I was such a nervous wreck starting that scene. As soon as Bruno Bonds started filming we instantly matched. He became BRENT CORRIGAN the porn star. I was relieved to have such a professional in front of me. We just clicked on set and I was actually turned on by our scene while filming it. I really wasn’t acting. I didn’t need to. We had dinner together that night and became friends very quickly. This lead to some silly articles about us but I did have very strong feelings for him. Friendship feelings which I had never felt in the past. I was crushed when one day he stopped talking to me to eventually say “YOU’RE A SPOILT BRAT” without giving any explanation. I am still very hurt about it. I opened myself up to him and he shut down our friendship through a message on twitter. I guess he wasn’t as caring to me as he made it believe in his blog post. I respect his decision even if I don’t understand it.

JOE:  What do you like to do in your free time?

THEO: I have very little free time. I really am a 24/7 working machine. Between filming, photo shoots, interviews, add campaigns, meetings I have very little time to myself. I spend that time with my loving husband Shawn who is with me right now touring Europe for my work. He is my personal hairdresser which is pretty amazing since he’s so talented. I work out everyday and try to sleep too. I live between airplanes and hotels most of the time. I really connote complain, as I am very lucky to live doing what I love. 

JOE: You were recently on So You Think You Can Fuck, could you describe your experience working on that?

THEO:   It was an interesting experience. Some good some bad. 

I love the team at Dominique Ford. They make you look amazing every time! They are talented and extremely sweet. 

JOE: It seems that porn is becoming more mainstream what are your thoughts on this?

THEO:  It is becoming more accessible due to the internet and social media. Funnily enough mainstream medias still have a hard time opening up to porn. The porn industry generates billions of dollars every year and yet it is still a second class entertainment. I am so happy and open about doing what I do for a living. I would never feel like I have to hide that I do porn. My family and friends know I do porn (hopefully they don’t watch it HAHA).

I would love to build this bridge for myself and for the industry into mainstream. The new generation of performers is very active on social medias and this really helps to show that you can be happy and sane doing porn. Although maybe we all are a bit crazy in the vast world of entertainment.

 JOE: What do you think about porn stars who use online campaigns like GoFundMe to get people to fund their vacations or buy them clothes and furniture?

THEO:  I am guessing there are more valid and important causes in this world other than a new bed. If people want to fund those gofundme then I cannot judge but I wouldn’t do it myself. A bit like Jake Bass said about being able to take care of your needs like a big boy. I do like the idea of doing things more lasting and charitable with this kind of money. My friend Leo Sweetwood is running a campaign for “The Trevor Project” which is amazing.

JOE:  Is there anyone in the industry you won't work with? Why? And is there anyone in the industry you'd like to work with?

THEO:  I do have a little black list of course. Studios, performers and directors that I feel don’t fit my image or life choices. Some I will not work for again because of horrible filming conditions. Like filming for 10 hours straight or having the director screaming at you in the middle of a scene. We are human beings… not robots.

I will not do anymore bareback scenes since the studios that say they test ALL MODELS do it in a very irregular manner and some simply don’t. I simply want to work with people who have respect and love for what they do and the team on set. 

I would love to work with mr. Pam. She is so full of energy and talent. I also got to meet Chi Chi LaRue while in LA and I’m sure our collaboration would make sparks. We both are very creative and stubborn people.

When it comes to performers I must say I have been lucky to film with all the people I want to work with already. I have so many incredibly talented friends in the US like Leo Sweetwood and Eli Lewis with whom I’m sure I’d love to shoot with.

JOE:  Do you have a favorite scene partner?

THEO: I do. I hate picking favorites but Colton Grey was simply the best I ever had with me on set. We had an incredible connection. I shot with him for ICON MALE and I actually forgot about the cameras during the scene. On top of being incredibly sexy with mesmerizing blue eyes he is a truly kind and loving person. I would for sure shoot with him in the future in a heartbeat. 

JOE:  Is it hard for a foreign born performer to break into the American porn industry? Any advice for foreign performers to be successful in America?

THEO:  It really is. I’m not even sure I made it yet to be honest. There are so many incredible performers in the US already they don’t need to look for others from Europe. Luckily European guys have something that Americans love. Maybe the accents or the less “KEN DOLL” look. You need to go for the big studios to get big yourself. Don’t do porn to be anonymous and don’t do it to be a Hollywood star. I simply want to work with the best people around. That is why I have shot a huge quantity of scenes for MEN.com in Spain for ALTER SIN. The producer there JOSEP RODRIGUEZ is fantastic. He is kind and takes care of the models like I have rarely seen. He does some of the best work I was lucky to be part of and I am so humbled and honored to work with him every time.

JOE:  Where can fans keep in touch with you? Any upcoming scenes you'd like to promote?

THEO: My TWITTER: twitter.com/THEO_FORD_XXX is where I post all of my millions of selfies and news. It’s also the best way to contact me directly. I always make sure I answer to all my fans. All questions too as long as they are actual questions HAHA

My biggest news right now is the season 2 of MEN.com GAY OF THRONES produced by JOSEP RODRIGUEZ (ALTER SIN). The sets were incredible and the costumes as good as in the series. I am so exited for the season to be released. I actually had to change my hair color to red for it. I play Melissandre so the studio required me to match my character as much as possible. I really got into the character. 

One of my costars in the series GoT, JP DUBOIS, also shot me for his own studio UKHOTJOCKS with my friend Chris Harder. Those scenes should come out this summer I believe.

And of course I will continue to work on mainstream projects like short movies and many collaborations with magazines.

I would like to thank Theo for taking the time out of his very busy schedule to share his thoughts and also thank him for his honesty and candor. It was a truly enjoyable interview and I hope you all enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed conducting it. 

XOXO

-JOE-

Sean Zevran Talks Race, Politics And Porn

Okay this will be my last post on racism in the industry, for a while, unless I find another interesting article or vlog or some idiot does something to piss me off.
But this seems like good timing on both Sean's and Rentboy's part to talk about race, politics and porn here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM89-o8v08o
And he makes some good points. Blacks and Asians do get it the worst. I wish we could see gay porn that featured black performers that wasn't thug porn and I wish we could see more Asian performers. Can any of you name any Asian or Black performers either gay or straight? I can only name a handful and two of these Asian performers I only know because i interviewed one and just reviewed a scene featuring another one.
Bottom line, non-white performers need to be given the same opportunities and spotlights that white performers are given. There are so many studios who discriminate against black, Latino and Asian performers and non-white performers are paid a lot less then white performers. It's sad. That's why I support The Blatino Awards and wish they would get more attention from bloggers and the industry and there were more awards celebrating performers of color.
I just hope that one day we can all see that people of all races are beautiful and it's not a person's skin color that should turn you on or off but what's on the inside.
I am proud to say that I have watched porn that features all the colors and even prouder to say that I have dated and slept with people from every race.

XOXO
-JOE-

Review Of Austin Keyes And Coda Filthy's New Scene For Peter Fever

 Okay we all knew that I was going to do this. What better way to really say fuck you to a racist after exposing his racism then reviewing a porn scene featuring Coda Filthy and my favorite porn crush and pretend gay porn star boyfriend, and real life friend, Austin Keyes who is mixed race; half black and half Italian if you guys read his interview I did with him.
Anyway, enough about racists let's get to this truly amazing scene between two hot performers.
I have to  say I am enjoying The Asiancy, the series put out by Peter Fever, I wasn't familiar with it until I reviewed Austin's scene with Michael Cummings but after seeing this I'm totally a fan and will have to binge watch the other seasons.
So this scene, called Coda's Confession, starts out with Coda Filthy telling Austin how he misses the single life and wants to just fuck around and have fun. Austin, being the gentlemen that he is. helps Coda out and soon the making out leads to Coda on his knees, giving Austin an amazing blowjob before they get into The 69 so Austin can enjoy Coda's ass and cock at once.

Coda is a really great bottom who rides Austin like a champ and it's very clear that he enjoys taking all of Austin's big cock who gladly lies back and enjoys the ride. I have never been more jealous of a bottom then I have been of Coda Filthy haha.
After Austin has his fill of Coda riding him he throws him onto his back, while he's still inside him and fucks him missionary until they both shoot two very impressive loads on Coda's chest and stomach.
I have to say one of the things I found interesting in this scene was the lack of sexual positions; there's only two, cowboy and missionary, well three if you count The 69 and I have to say I really liked it. It made the scene seem more real and natural and didn't seem like they were trying to stuff all of the sex positions imaginable into a 25 minute scene.
The passion between these two, while not as fiery as it was between Austin and Michael Cummings but hey that's a high bar to jump over, is still evident. It's clear these two liked each other and were attracted to each other and if they weren't they both did a great job of faking it.
This was my first introduction to Coda Filthy and I was impressed. He's a very hot Asian twink performer who enjoys taking cock and he has an amazing body to boot. It's a crime that I wasn't familiar with him before this and am definitely going to be looking for more of his work. I'm curious to see just how filthy Mr. Filthy can get.... ;)
Austin Keyes gives his signature gold star performance that he has brought to every scene. I challenge everyone not to melt while you hear Austin moan and say the occasional "fuck" while he's having sex with Coda.  He has his trademarked suave and GQ coolness which makes it easy for us to believe that he could seduce Coda so easily and I love the fact that we finally get to see a hot black male porn star doing something other then thug porn and actually watch a hot black dude make love instead of fuck so bravo to you Peter Le and Peter Fever keep it up and make Austin a regular! I would love to see him get through the whole Peter Fever roster including you Mr. Le. ;)

If you are a longtime fan or if you're like me and have just discovered the series you won't be disappointed. If you are a fan of good gay porn, a Coda Filthy or Austin Keyes fan or just someone who wants to see more black and Asian performers get the attention they deserve and be celebrated for their sexiness and their amazing physiques then you will definitely be adding this scene into your favorite lists.
Once again Peter Fever has hit the ball out of the park and scored another home run thanks to Austin and Coda.
A+ for everyone!
Oh and Peter Le, I'd love to see a threeway between Coda, Austin and Michael. Just saying...

XOXO
-JOE

Paul Canon Sends Out Racist Tweets, Breaks Up With Damien Kyle

Anyone who knows me knows that one thing I can't stand are racists and ignorant bigots, I don't care if you're racist against people because of their skin color or religious beliefs or sexual orientation; heterophobes, homophobes, biphobes, transphobes, lesbophobes, if you spout hate I have no use for you and I will gleefully do all I can to make sure EVERYONE knows what an ignorant asshole you are and use whatever clout I have to ruin whatever career you may be hanging on to.
Anyway, off the soap box.
So this little gem was actually brought to my attention by Paul and Damien's former agent over at 211 Models and apparently they had a HUGE falling out with 211, it's gotten to where the company is denying they ever even repped Damien! Juicy right?
Anyway, I was sent this link and was shocked: http://str8upgayporn.com/idiot-racist-paul-canon-i-am-not-sexually-attracted-to-colored-people/
Not only does he refer to black people as "colored" he then says it's okay to use that term because we've come a long way from segregation and then he says what every racist says when you call them out on their shit: "I'm not a racist", this is after he compared having sex with black people to "fucking a retarded goat." And he even goes as far as to say he's only attracted to "beautiful" people which "cuts out certain races." Meanwhile he looks like the cowardly lion on crack and his boyfriend or husband or whatever little fake term he was looks like a plucked chicken.
Well a ton of outrage started, of course, and even Diesel Washington sent a nice fuck you Tweet to them which I love!
People were calling for gay porn fans to not watch their scenes or support any studio that hires them and yours truly even took to Twitter to reach out to bloggers to not review their scenes and reached out to some of the studios that have hired them-Men.com, Next Door Studios, Broke Straight Boys-to not employ them again.
This comes after Damien Kyle sent out these transphobic Tweets about Caitlyn Jenner: http://str8upgayporn.com/damein-kyle-gay-porn-theo-ford-fairy-bitch/ and https://twitter.com/DamienKyleBSB/status/609478805606940672
But it gets better, shortly after his racist Tweets Paul Tweeted, and then deleted, that he and Damien had broken up and he was "betrayed." And I say boo-fucking-whoo. That's called karma and his fake little "husband" probably realized that he lost his meal ticket. Although to be fair they were reduced to begging people to pay for Skype sessions with them from what I hear. Well let's see how long it is before Damien goes on a blind Twitter rant against Paul and calls him scum and a liar and trash like he did when they were fired from Broke Straight Boys and 211 Models.
I urge all gay porn fans please do not support these two idiot. Racism is a big part of the industry. It is already hard for non-white performers to find employment and get equal pay and in gay porn it is hard enough for black men to do porn other then thug porn. So please, if you Skype with them, send them money, buy their book whatever, just remember you are supporting racists and Damien has said some pretty homophobic and racist shit himself in the past. You may as well just hang up a confederate flag and send your money to the KKK. And I urge all the studios and directors and performers please do not support bigots! There are so many more deserving, talented, humble, nice and better looking performers who could use the work and will be grateful.

XOXO
-JOE-

Vadim Black Is Back, Yet Again, At Broke Straight Boys

I've lost count of how many times Vadim has now returned to the site but for all of you Broke Straight Boy fans, it appears that Vadim Black is, once again, a broke straight boy.
No word yet on if he is back for good or if this is a one time, yeah right, thing for Black.
Vadim welcome back!

XOXO
-JOE-

Tom Faulk Bottoms And Gets Creampied By Five Different Guys, Including Tyler Sky, At FraternityX

So a few weeks ago I reported that porn's favorite stoner, Tom Faulk, had made his FraternityX debut as a top. Well this week we get to see him bottom and get creampied by five different guys who bareback him in the site's latest orgy.
I have to say that I love Tom's big ass and I love watching it get fuck. My favorite scenes of his are when he bottoms so of course I'm already a fan of seeing that ass get used five times.
Oh and for all of you fans of Guys In Sweatpants, Tyler Sky, is one of the guys who fucks Tom.
And I do have to say that I love the fact that not only does Tom wear his hat backwards during the scene, as most straight guys do when they are getting gangbanged, but he holds onto a joint during it! I love it.

XOXO
-JOE-

Magic Mike Porn Parody Getting Mainstream Attention

 Is anyone really surprised that Wicked Pictures is making a porn parody of Magic Mike XXL? I mean come on, even the mainstream name sounds like a porno.
AVN is reporting that the trailer and early released pictures from the parody, which has the same release date as the mainstream film, are being featured heavily on mainstream sites such as Uproxx, Film Dunk, The Frisky and Cosmo.
The parody, directed by Brad Armstrong, features almost as many porn A listers as the mainstream film does with Derrick Pierce as Mike, Ryan McLane as Dallas, Tommy Gunn as Big Dick Richie, Ryan Driller as Ken, Dick Chibbles as Tarzan, Seth Gamble as The Kid, and Tony Martinez as Tito. Contract girls Asa Akira and Jessica Drake as well as Rob Piper, Misty Stone, India Summer, Jessa Rhodes, Kendra Lust, Adriana Chechik, Katrina Jade, Amirah Adara, Maddy O’Reilly, and Bridgette B also appear. That's a lot of porn stars!
Early this month The Frisky had this to say about the film: "Magic Mike XXL gets you all worked up and Magic Mike XXXL will finish you off." Nicely said Frisky, nicely said.
And don't worry, according to sources who have already seen the film, there are dance numbers. Lost of dance numbers. "More dance numbers than you've ever imagined a triple x feature to have."
Marketed towards the ladies, Armstrong drew upon his own experience as a stripper to help make the film as real as possible. He almost parodied the original in 2012 but "it was the sequel's title that caused him to follow through and direct this." He also drew from the trailers and reports on the sequel to parody as many plot points as he could.
For the full article click here: http://business.avn.com/company-news/Trailers-Photo-Galleries-For-Magic-Mike-XXXL-A-Hardcore-Parody-Released-598934.html

XOXO
-JOE-

Please Help Support Leo Sweetwood's Campaign To Raise Money For The Trevor Project

Now this is a campaign I can get behind 100%.
Porn's funniest twink, Leo Sweetwood, has started a CumFundMe campaign to raise money for The Trevor Project.
And if he raises $1000 RuPaul's Drag Race star, Phi Phi O'Hara-who I worked with on a safe sex PSA and who is so super nice-will put Leo in drag and sign a duet with him; the song will be chosen by the fans.
To donate and share the campaign please click here: http://cumfundme.com/LeoSweetwood
Leo you are so cool! Thank you for doing this and living up to your name!

XOXO
-JOE-

Former Gay Porn Star Gabriel Shams In Critical Condition In Hospital

This is so heartbreaking.
Former gay porn star, Gabriel Shams, was hospitalized and is in critical condition after his blood pressure dropped dangerously low. He also has, reportedly, a poor functioning heart, infected blood which is effecting his kidneys and pneumonia in his lungs.
A GoFundMe has started and, I am happy to report, almost all of the money has been raised in one day! Awesome job humanity! Let's continue to donate and share and raise all the money we can.
To view the campaign go here: http://www.gofundme.com/xon9xc
Get well soon Gabriel. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

XOXO
-JOE-

Veronica Vain Signs With Motley Models

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Randy Dixon Returns To Gay Porn After Two Years

That's right. After being gone for nearly two years, Randy Dixon has returned to gay porn.
The hunk will be making his return to the industry over at Randy Blue and will be paired with Brendan Phillips in a scene that is scheduled to release later this week.
Welcome back Randy!

XOXO
-JOE-

My Experience Auditioning For My Second Porn Film

Yes you read that right. I had an audition yesterday for my second porn film.
Those of you who follow the blog regularly will remember about me talking about my audition experience with Ralph Long and Jessica Jaymes for The Goonies Parody that Spizoo is doing well yesterday I auditioned for the film adaptation of Kay Brandt's latest erotic novel, Safe Landings; you guys probably saw the post I did about the casting for the film.
So anyway as I said in the post about the casting, Adam And Eve is launching a new line of adult films based off erotic novels and with the success of Marriage 2.0 and after the horrible mess Hollywood made of 50 Shades Of Grey, though let's be honest that thing was already a mess in book form, it's no surprise that the porn industry has decided to take the adaptation of erotic novels into their hands and I say bravo. Maybe now we can get some good film versions like we had with Emmanuelle, The Story Of O, Story Of The Eye and Autobiography Of A Flea.
So I emailed Kay and, like I do when I mail any producer/director about auditions, I explained who I was and attached my headshot and resume into the email along with links to my IMDB page and demo reel and then I told her about the blog and my involvement in the industry as a talent scout and how I want to help mainstream porn and make it less taboo for mainstream actors to do and how I have auditioned for Ralph, etc etc so she wouldn't think I was some dumb naïve Hollywood kid who didn't know she was making a porno.
Anyway, I get an email back from Kay and she couldn't have been sweeter. She thanked me for reaching out to her and even said she uses mainstream talent for dialogue only roles-so big high five to her for that-but she said because of the quick shooting schedule (only 2 days) and given that there weren't any non-sex roles for my type I wouldn't be able to audition for this one.
That's okay. I still felt good because I reached out and tried. I responded and said thanks and asked her to keep me in mind for future projects and also mentioned that I've worked behind the scenes, and of course offered her the chance to be interviewed on the blog.
That was Saturday night I believe.
So Sunday I had the final matinee for The Claw-the play I've been doing out in Hollywood. It was a great run so afterwards I decided to treat myself to Jurassic World.
I get home at around 10 Sunday night and there's an email from Kay saying that she just remembered that there is a non-dialogue role in the film and would I be interested. Immediately I said yes and about thirty minutes later get the sides and I realize why she didn't think of it before: it's the role of a therapist written for a woman in her thirties. Now being a woman in his eighties I know that there's a lot of things stacked against me; I'm the wrong gender, too young and am probably going up against industry vets like Nina Hartley etc. But I still put in the work that night, looked over the sides, made choices etc.
So the next morning I get up and head to The Free Speech Coalition office in Canoga Park. A beautiful office by the way.
Anyway, there's four other actors waiting to audition. Alison Rey, who is so very sweet and who told me that I looked familiar to her, Brenda James who I read with and who, like Alison is very sweet and down to earth and two guys, Sam and David; I didn't get their last names but Sam is new to the industry and David is a buddy of his. And let me add these four actors were dressed so nice; the girls were in cute little dresses and both of the boys were in nice slacks and button ups. I felt underdressed in my nice jeans, nice red t-shirt and button up that I was wearing.
So anyway, we fill out the paperwork and give the camera man our I.D.'s to make copies of and then it's audition time and I'm the first one up.
I meet Kay face to face for the first time and let me just say, aside from being one of the nicest people I've ever met who has probably the prettiest smile in the whole state of California she's also one of the most beautiful.
Anyway, I sit down at a table across from Brenda and do my sides; it's basically a monologue but Brenda has one line. I treat it like any other audition and remember the choices I made, be in the moment, try not to be in my head and just let whatever happens happen. I do have to say, at one point I was supposed to share a quote from JFK so my thought was to write it down on a piece of paper and take it out of my pocket and let me just say the reaction I got from the two guys behind the camera and Kay was so amazing and just what I was hoping for.
Kay was all smiles throughout my audition which helped put me at ease and afterwards even said "we'll be in touch" while shaking my hand. Now, I know, I've been doing this twenty-two years, I know that doesn't mean anything but I know that I booked that room and made a fan and I am confident that I will work with Kay, if not on Safe Landings then on another project.
I walked out of The FSC office feeling confident and good knowing that I had done my job as an actor and if I don't book this role it's because it was one of those things I can't control: age, sex, body type, etc. I won't not get a booking because I gave a bad audition.
Regardless of what happens I can not wait to read the book and see the film and review both on my blog. It's obvious that a lot of love has gone into this project and I know it's going to be a film that sweeps the industry awards and makes people in mainstream Hollywood take notice.
I would just like to say break a leg to everyone who auditions and offer my heartfelt congratulations to Kay and say, once more, thank you for this opportunity. It was a pleasure and a great way to start the week.

XOXO
-JOE-

Grooby Launches New British Themed Trans Site

The industry's leader in trans sites, Grooby, has announced the launch of a new site aimed at showcasing British Trans models called, appropriately enough, UK-TGirls.com
The site will feature both solo and hardcore scenes from British trans models as well as featuring photographs from various events at British clubs.
Grooby founder, Steven Grooby, who has been working with a U.K. producer to get the site ready for launch had this to say: "I moved out of the U.K. in 1996 and I don't think I'd met a transsexual before that. The majority of models we've worked with have been in North and South America and Asia. Over the years we've always been able to source a few U.K. models who have proven popular, but it became apparent in late 2014 that there were a lot more British T-girls who were now looking to model.”
For the full article click here: http://www.xfanz.com/news/196030

XOXO
-JOE-

The New Girl In Porn, Alison Rey, Is Appearing On The Reel Seduction Tonight

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Viktor Belmont Becomes First Trans Rentboy To Be Featured In Their Ad Campaign!

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Ryan Cummings To Take Record Loads At BiohazardMen HIV+ Only Sex Party

When I first heard about this I thought it was some kind of really fucked up joke. Nope it's real. Reading the press release from BiohazardMen made my stomach queasy and I actually got very angry at what they and Ryan Cummings are doing.
Now look, I'm all for eliminating HIV stigma and not demonizing men who are positive, but that is not what these people are doing. These guys are putting their lives and health at a great risk, they are potentially risking catching a different strain of the virus, of having the different strains fuck with any medications they are on, and, sorry gonna sound like an asshole but don't give a fuck right now, why and how do you think we get new strains of HIV and any other STD that is then antibiotic resistant?
I'm just going to let you guys read the press release that was released by BiohazardMen:

"A good friend of ExtremeCumhole the Canadian porn star Ryan Cummings is starting out his first ever trip to Berlin with the BiohazardMen-Party. Infamous as the busiest cum dump in North America, Ryan wants to make BiohazardMen party history taking records loads and may even bring his digital sign counting his LOADS TAKEN (which has often been over 100 loads in a night). Experience the anal muscle control that gets thousands of tops of a year. From gripping tight to cum sloppy open loose, his hole will deliver milk you to ecstasy. When I say this bottom has skills, saunas and sex clubs fly Ryan in to either perform live shows, or just to feature him as the club sperm bank. Invite every top you know so we can show Ryan what a lineup of German Breeders can deliver, and fill him with an epic amount of loads.
Ryan also has the ability to multi orgasm and cum dozens of times while bottoming. See how many time you can make Ryan cum. His orgasm pushes and clenches your cock, which often also pushes the cum out of his ass, so Ryan tries not to orgasm at gangbangs, but some tops are just too much and he can’t stop his body. Are you one of them?
By participating, you declare you are HIV-Positive. The men that accompany you are HIV-Positive too. All participants accept that this party is for HIV-Positive men only. We want to relax and to party, chat with friends, dance, cruise and have sex naturally without having to explain our health status.
The participants that engage in unsafe sex (i.e. bareback) declare that they know about the risks and consequences of doing so. The participants agree they won’t engage in any discussion regarding HIV or health status, nor in any conversation about illness or medication; we all want to celebrate at a party and have fun with like-minded men!"

Okay I get it. You guys are consenting "adults" but seriously? This is like those bug chasers or those people who did those Russian roulette style sex parties. Are the consequences and risks really worth it?
I don't know, maybe I'm a prude but I just can't support something like this and I only wish there was some law or something that could prevent this and lock these guys up for even doing this.

What are your thoughts? Leave me some comments below.

XOXO
-JOE-