Austin King and Jay David recap the 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.
Recorded at the Goodtime Hotel in Miami Beach, the episode covers the overall energy of the event, the growing importance of the creator economy in adult entertainment, the strength of XBIZ’s event production, and the mix of mainstream studio stars, streamers, clip artists, and premium social media creators who came together for the week.
Austin and Jay also discuss the Monday night White Party, Tuesday’s pool scene and Brazzers event, Wednesday’s awards show, Ellie Clutch and Girthmaster’s hosting, Violet Brandani’s red carpet debut, and major wins for Bunny Doll Stella, Casey Kisses and Kylie LeBeau, Victoria Peach, Stephanie Love, Connie Perignon, Mr. Lucky, Gattouz, and others.
The episode closes with a look ahead to a packed upcoming stretch for PornCrush, including XRCO, the Pornhub Awards, and PornCrush Media Day.
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Chapters
00:00 Austin King and Jay David introduce the episode from Miami and set up their recap of XMA Creator Awards weekend
01:10 Jay talks about why the Goodtime Hotel venue worked so well, especially the outdoor pool area and added space for attendees
01:34 Austin and Jay discuss why XBIZ Miami keeps growing and why the event feels like an industry reunion after the busy January awards season
02:28 Austin praises XBIZ’s event production, from panels and booths to parties and awards, and how smoothly the week runs
04:10 Monday arrivals, lobby mingling, and the sense that everyone was preparing for a fun but long week
04:38 Jay recaps the Monday night White Party at MYNT while Austin admits he accidentally slept through it
05:45 The crowd outside MYNT, late-night networking, and why socializing around the event is such a major part of the week
06:43 Tuesday pool programming begins, with Austin and Jay describing the heat, the pool setup, sponsor booths, and creator energy
07:33 The mix of creator talent and mainstream studio star power, including Kayley Gunner, Connie Perignon, Willow Ryder, Scarlett Alexis, Ava Amira, Maddie Collins, and Coco Lovelock
08:19 Austin talks about discovering new names at the event and following more creators on social media throughout the week
09:03 Standout creators Austin met, including Share Bear, Skyla Sun, and Carrie Madsen
10:13 Jay explains what impresses him about streamers and creators, especially their ability to build engagement and maintain fan communities
10:37 Tuesday night’s outdoor event disruption, the suspected swatting situation, and how XBIZ and Miami police handled it
11:23 The Brazzers party, the venue, the rain, the open bar, and why Austin and Jay considered it one of the week’s best events
12:33 Austin and Jay discuss Brazzers’ new creator-focused platform and why a reputable company offering management, marketing, and support could be valuable for new creators
14:50 The Brazzers party crowd, including Abella Danger, Ellie Clutch, Girthmaster, Willow Ryder, Scarlett Alexis, Ava Amira, Ricky Johnson, Nate Nasty, and others
15:50 Jay calls the Brazzers party gallery one of his personal top five galleries
16:08 Wednesday pool day, a slightly more restrained vibe before the awards show, and the contests and sponsor activations around the pool
17:16 Smoothies, cold towels, popsicles, cold plunges, and the little details that helped attendees handle the Miami heat
18:07 Pool fashion, glam, bikinis, heels, and how much effort creators put into their daytime looks
18:42 The awards show setup, delayed start time, red carpet, drinks, socializing, and why attendees did not seem bothered by the late start
20:45 Violet Brandani’s role as XBIZ red carpet interviewer and why Austin and Jay were impressed by her poise and energy
22:18 The difficulty of red carpet interviewing and shoutouts to Holly Randall and Banksie for their interviewing presence and fashion sense
24:01 Red carpet fashion highlights, including Hailey Meidenbauer, Michelle Mask, Bunny Doll Stella, Mira Love, Victoria Peach, and others
26:47 Ellie Clutch and Girthmaster take the stage as hosts, and Austin and Jay discuss why they were a strong fit for a creator-focused awards show
27:51 Austin praises Girthmaster’s performance and says Ellie Clutch may be one of the most impressive adult awards show hosts he has seen
29:53 Bunny Doll Stella wins Female Streamer of the Year, with Jay recounting meeting her early and recognizing her star potential
32:29 Casey Kisses and Kylie LeBeau win Streamer Duo of the Year, and Austin discusses Casey’s importance in both the trans and creator spaces
33:42 Carrie Madsen’s win, her emotional reaction, and Jay’s recent sunrise beach shoot with her
34:18 Victoria Peach wins Female Clip Creator of the Year, and Jay explains his history with her and her husband Scotty
35:26 Stephanie Love wins Inked Clip Creator of the Year, with Jay praising her consistency, promotion skills, and loyal Facebook fanbase
37:23 Violet Brandani wins Female Premium Social Media Star of the Year for the second year in a row
38:08 Other major winners and reactions, including Carla Lane, Serenity Cox, Mr. Lucky, and the significance of creator-side awards
39:27 Mr. Lucky’s POV success, his grind, and why his reputation with top performers says a lot about his professionalism
40:14 Gattouz wins Male Premium Social Media Star of the Year, gives a memorable speech, and Austin discusses his global popularity
42:05 Crystal Davis, Amy Nosferatu, and Connie Perignon get shoutouts for major wins and emotional moments
43:11 Austin wraps the awards recap by again praising Mo Helmy, Alec Helmy, Teresa, and the XBIZ team for managing such a complex event
44:58 Looking ahead to PornCrush Media Day on May 31
45:27 Jay reminds listeners that XRCO and the Pornhub Awards are also coming up, making it a packed month for PornCrush coverage
45:56 Austin thanks Jay for his work and directs listeners to Jay’s PornCrush photo galleries from the pool, Brazzers party, and red carpet
46:24 Final thoughts on Jay’s Brazzers party gallery and the value of capturing candid event energy
