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"Sorry For Asking" brings together longtime friends and award-winning gay adult film performers, Cole Conner and Adam Ramzi, to ask all the questions (and they mean that literally). From talking shop to sharing stories about their experiences in porn, "Sorry For Asking" podcast will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the life and reflections of queer adult content creators. Between their conversations and the parade of guests that will join them, "Sorry For Asking" will ask all the sexy qu ...
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Adam Coleman owns and runs one of Ireland's only Deliberately Developmental Organizations and over the last decade has picked up a wealth of experience and knowledge that we (his HRLocker team) have finally persuaded him to share with the world.
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Brace yourselves, folks, we are back in daddy territory. This time, Adam and Cole are paid a visit by the very sexy Christian Wilde, and this conversation goes deep into all of our sexual psyches on multiple levels! First, we get to know Christian a bit, as he details his sexual identity journey (and why he refuses these days to commit to labels) a…
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And here we are bringing you some more behind the scenes stories, folks, sorry in advance! This time, Adam and Cole are paid a visit by long-time adult film director Jasun Mark, who is responsible for bringing you some of the hottest gay scenes over the last nearly two decades. You may know his work best from his many years as the lead director of …
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Welcome back, folks - just the boys this time. In this episode, Adam and Cole catch up about some recent travels, shoots, and play dates, including Adam’s first time ever hooking up via the Sniffies website, prompting an important discussion relevant to the queer experience… are we hookup people? Do we like the anonymous situation, or prefer vibing…
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We are super excited about this one, folks, sorry in advance. Adam and Cole welcome gay adult superstar, Sharok, this time, who shares very openly about the journey that has led him to the upper stratosphere of the world of gay adult content. Growing up in an Iranian American household on the west side of Los Angeles, Sharok started out with an esc…
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Our first guest of the new season is here! We give you Rocky Unleashed - fairly new to the adult film industry, Rocky has rocketed into the stratosphere in a matter of nine months, and shares with us his very thoughtful approach to the art of adult content. Having grown up near the Bay Area of California a theater kid who grew into a busy guy in th…
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The wait is over! We are back, beautiful listeners, and we have got quite a season in store, sorry in advance! In this episode, Adam and Cole catch up about the trouble they got into over the holidays, including the sexy men they’ve been making content with lately and the events that have been keeping them busy off-camera. We also get some stories …
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In this episode, Adam delves into the evolving landscape of work models, particularly focusing on the dynamics of remote, hybrid, and in-office working arrangements. Drawing on Adam's extensive experience and network of business leaders, the conversation initiates with an exploration of sentiments and preferences regarding remote, hybrid, and offic…
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What to take into consideration when reviewing employee's pay? (Why it should not be aligned with end of year appraisals) In this podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the intricate aspects of employee compensation within organisations. The conversation begins by addressing the key factors and performance metrics that should be taken into…
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This is it, folks! Here we are, at our season 2 finale, rounding out a full year of our amazing collaboration with the Fleshbot x Cybersocket team, featuring illuminating conversations and wonderful guests. In this episode, Cole and Adam cover a lot of ground speaking on their Folsom Street Fair experience, Halloween, and the upcoming holidays. The…
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For the past six or so years, the world has been falling in love with Max Adonis, for his sweet smile and demeanor in photos and TikTok videos, his stint as a contestant on OutTV's 'Go Go for the Gold,' as well as his very enthusiastic style of, um... 'delivery' in adult content. Now it's your turn, as you listen to this episode in which Max pays a…
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Gird your loins, listeners. Especially if you’re a twink. This week, Adam and Cole are paid a visit by muscle man Jake Jaxx, who tells his very complex story that led him down into, and out of, the content creation rabbit hole. From moving around the midwest to a lengthy stint in Florida, Jake’s sexual experience began with girls, and didn’t really…
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Grab a coffee, it’s just the boys this time! In this episode, Cole and Adam shoot the shit about a variety of subjects, including recent shoots, travels, and happenings. Cole tells stories about his trip to Hawaii and Adam shares about his wild time at Burning Man, from the sexy boys to the harrowing escape from an unexpected mud storm. They also o…
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Why scaling and growing companies need to take the HR aspects of their business very seriously
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In this episode of the podcast, we delve deep into the often overlooked but critically important aspects of people management and recruitment within growing companies. Adam sheds light on the telltale signs that indicate when these areas are not receiving the attention they deserve. We define "people management" in the context of scaling businesses…
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As promised, here is the second installment of For the Moms, this time with Adam's mom, Maral! In this hilarious and revealing conversation, we learn more about the history of Adam's coming of age, and into his adult film career, through Maral's eyes. She shares with the boys her experience witnessing the evolution of gay liberation from when she w…
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Ready to go deep into Cole's history? Who better as a guest than his mom, Paula? She joins us in this episode to discuss what it was like to raise a ham like Cole in Lexington, Kentucky, and what it's been like since to watch him grow into the big gay porn success story he is today. Some laughs, some tears, and many revealing insights into our swee…
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Summer is wrapping up, and this week it's just the boys! In this hilarious episode, Adam shares with Cole about a very scary health crisis he went through just before a lovely summer trip to Spain, and Cole expresses some excitement for his upcoming getaway to the Market Days festival in Chicago. Then we get into some discussion about when content …
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Picture it - Cole Connor goes on a content trip somewhere in Wisconsin, and among the sizable group of studs bouncing around and filming hot scenes together, a hot, blonde blue-eyed muscle man is in the mix. But wait… he’s straight? Fast forward to today, Adam Kubatzke joins Cole and Adam on the cast to share what led him down the path from being a…
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We’ve got royalty in the house this time, folks. Content creator, gogo star, and recent contestant on OutTV’s ‘Go Go for the Gold,’ King Dwarf is our special guest this week. In this episode, he joins Adam and Cole in the studio to talk about his experience growing up with dwarfism, the moment he realized he was packin’ some serious heat in his und…
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The boys catch up over their latest happenings and cover a random array of topics, successes, blunders, new kinks, old kinks, and other reasons to share regarding the this-and-that relevant to the life of a gay adult content creator, especially as the summer ramps up and things start to get BUSY. Join in our little conversation, sorry in advance! P…
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This week the boys welcome special guest, Mr Pam! Arguably the best-known cis female director of gay male porn, Mr Pam shares her journey to becoming one of the most beloved creative personalities in the industry. From her beginnings in the Bay Area squeaking into the biz almost by accident as an editor, to her creative director position with Micha…
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This week, Adam and Cole welcome trans performer, activist, and sex goddess, Küper, who shares their very unique perspective having grown up in a repressed environment while straddling the non-binary spectrum, becoming a sex worker and adult film performer in their male form, and eventually coming out as trans at the turn of the pandemic era. They …
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This week, Adam and Cole catch up about the very busy beginning of summer happenings, work and otherwise, focusing specifically on the ins and outs of shooting studio porn. Sometimes it’s fun, sometimes it’s difficult, sometimes it’s grueling, and sometimes it’s hilarious - the boys share stories of their recent brushes with studio work and compare…
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Get your ears ready. This week, Adam and Cole welcome prolific porn stud Derek Kage, who shares candidly about his journey to adult film work, from his mental health struggles early on to finding his footing in the industry and working for all the hottest studios. He also reveals the reason for his name, tells some very funny stories, and delivers …
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For nearly ten years, UK sensation Josh Moore has climbed the ranks from novice “demon twink” with Michael Lucas to Falcon Exclusive porn king with over half a million Twitter followers. In this episode, Adam and Cole get the low down on Moore’s beginnings in the industry, his current lifestyle in London, and how being a performer has affected his …
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This week, the boys fall deep into a discussion about general dating rituals and how life as erotic content creators has affected their own dating habits. What came first, the chicken or the egg? Has the evolution of their dating habits led to life in the adult film world, or has being adult film stars had an influence on the way they date? Is dati…
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In this podcast, the topic of discussion is performance management and its importance for scaling and mid-market SMB companies. We explore the definition of performance management and common mistakes businesses make when implementing a performance management system, as well as how to measure employee performance accurately and provide constructive …
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Our first health segment! Have you ever wondered about penises? Like… what’s really up with penises? Adam and Cole get very lucky this week when they receive a visit from Los Angeles based urologist and CEO/co-founder of Popstar Labs, Dr Josh Gonzalez. In this episode, the boys get real deep with Dr Gonzalez, who shares his extensive knowledge abou…
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Strap in, folks. Our special guest this week is the prince of naughty and nice, the sexy and talented Devin Franco. Devin shares with Adam and Cole about his religious upbringing in rural New Mexico, takes them on a tour of the porn that inspired his journey, including an enlightened take on the ins and outs of fisting and bondage, and tells storie…
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If you're an HR consultant looking to grow your practice, you won't want to miss this podcast episode. In this episode, I dive into how technology can help HR consultants to scale their business and improve their services. This episode is packed with great information for HR consultancy practices to open a very powerful revenue stream and also mang…
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In this episode, Adam and Cole catch up over the latest adventures in the world of content creation, including Cole’s 20-man excursion to the desert, which prompts the boys to discuss something very important - preparation! Yes everyone, it’s the douching episode. There’s no one way to do it, everybody does it, and we all have stories. How it works…
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Pay and reward covers all benefits an employer offers its employees, including financial benefits such as wages, pensions, paid leave and sick pay; and non-pay benefits such as appraisals, flexible working, opportunities for development and ongoing training. Its a bit of a minefield believe it or not! In this episode, we dive deep into pay and rewa…
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This week, Adam and Cole are paid a visit by dom top superstar Wade Wolfgar, who gives the boys a glimpse into the many elements that have helped him compose his brand. From growing up in Calgary, to the winding road toward sex work and adult films, to his very unique delivery in his videos, to his propensity for older men; all of this rounds out t…
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Tech Layoffs are rampant at the moment. Adam explains in a very honest way why some of the largest tech firms have all of a sudden had mass layoff occur, if these layoffs any reflection on the tech industry as a whole, what people can do when laid off & what effect will these layoffs have on the high salaries and expectations within the Tech sector…
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In this episode, Adam and Cole welcome decorated gay porn veteran Steve Cruz, who shares with us the twists and turns of his unique journey in the world of gay adult films. Starting out at the top as a star performer at Raging Stallion Studios, Cruz spent over four years in front of the camera before making the permanent switch to behind, becoming …
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Welcome back to Sorry for Asking! In the season 2 premiere, Adam and Cole get used to the new and improved setup, provided by their partnership with Fleshbot x Cybersocket, while they catch up about the recent holiday season and share steamy stories from their recent sexy filming opportunities (including a shared group scene, in which Adam had a ve…
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In this episode we talk about recruitment and especially recruitment during tougher times and what you can do about it. Scarcity and cost of candidates along with economic uncertainty - we learn exactly what tough times some companies and industries are going through. This one is packed with tips for employers to make recruitment a lot easier in th…
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In the final episode of season 1, Cole and Adam share their wisdom, insights, and experiences with the body dysmorphia that often plagues performers in the gay adult industry, as well as the gay community at large. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sorryforasking/supportUBNGO
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For the penultimate episode of season 1, Adam and Cole welcome actor and comedian Drew Droege to discuss a wide range of Hollywood’s film and television offerings that depict the evolving gay experience, sexual and otherwise. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sorryforasking/supportUBNGO
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Our Thanksgiving Episode! Adam and Cole discuss a delicious buffet of topics, including queer party culture, double penetration, Adam’s recent travels and Cole’s upcoming directorial enterprise, and link them all back to the spirit of giving (and receiving). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sorryforasking/support…
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Adam and Cole welcome porn performer and Falcon Exclusive Andre Donovan, who shares the evolution of his sexual tastes and performer journey over eight years in the industry, and discusses his perspective on the importance of diversity, representation, and visibility for POC performers in gay porn and beyond. --- Support this podcast: https://ancho…
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You know what doesn’t get talked about enough? Gay butt sex! The boys have an in-depth conversation about the ins and outs and the joys and woes of anal intercourse, on and off camera. Sorry in advance, Mom. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sorryforasking/supportUBNGO
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This week the boys nab an exclusive interview with James Larusso, formerly known as gay porn star Tommy Defendi, who shares the extreme highs and deep lows of his very unique journey as a ‘heteroflexible’ performer, which started at the age of 18. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sorryforasking/support…
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Adam and Cole dive deep into the psychology, anatomy , and occasional help from science that it takes to keep their equipment stiff and ready in order to ensure a smooth day at work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sorryforasking/supportUBNGO
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This week, the boys welcome the LA nightlife guru, who shares his experience bringing sex positivity and a sense of humor to his very unique parties, which feature vintage porn, sexy gogo boys, and a safe space for LGBTQ folks to get their freak on. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sorryforasking/support…
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Cole and Adam welcome prolific porn personality, Joel Someone, to share his experiences as the self-proclaimed ‘Maggie Gyllenhaal of gay porn,’ from working with every independent run studio to winning this year’s GayVN award for Best Bisexual performer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sorryforasking/support…
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Cole and Adam catch up on recent events, including their respective travels and breakups, and the traumatic incident that required surgery for Cole. They also examine what it’s like to date while being part of the adult industry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sorryforasking/supportUBNGO
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Adam and Cole are joined by Raging Stallion exclusive performer Drew Valentino, who answers questions about performing, his beginnings in the industry, and, of course, his propensity for pits. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sorryforasking/supportUBNGO
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Adam and Cole discuss health issues relevant to performers, including the arduous testing processes for monkeypox, Covid, and STIs, that can be prohibitive to a productive filming schedule. They also recount the tricky landscape of porn star Twitter drama, and deconstruct the mono-normative relationship structures that are particularly difficult to…
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Why do companies need to grow talent, not acquire it? In this episode, Adam explains exactly that! Lets examine what happens when companies choose to acquire all of their talent. Adam talks us through how you can make sure you are investing the time and effort to grow the right employees. Other interesting questions posed to Adam include: Can you g…
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Adam and Cole welcome podcast extraordinaire, H Alan Scott, as their first guest to discuss and compare notes on the porn that shaped them in their formative years. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sorryforasking/supportUBNGO
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