Podcast: Inside XMA Creator Awards Weekend 2026: Miami, Creators, Parties, and Big Wins
Austin King and Jay David recap XMA Creator Awards weekend from Miami, breaking down the conference, pool events, parties, red carpet, awards show, standout winners, and why XBIZ Miami has become one of the most anticipated creator-focused events of the year
By Austin King
and Jay DavidAustin King / Editor
Austin King spent nearly 20 years as a mainstream journalist before pivoting to coverage of the adult industry in 2020. He specializes in breaking news and in-depth features, with some of his best work to date coming for AVN Magazine in profiles of Gina Valentina, Casey Kisses, Anna-Claire Clouds, Kayden Kross, Chanel Camryn, Kenzie Anne, Lilly Bell and others. Austin resides in Texas but makes frequent trips to Porn Valley.
Jay David / Contributor
Urban X award-nominated photographer Jay David brings his distinct video game developer's eye to event photography, capturing candid moments for clients from Netflix to Playboy. See more of his work at jaysplayhouse.com.