(HOLLYWOOD, Calif. / September 25, 2025) — Vic Lagina, renegade adult film director, and author of the controversial tell-all, “Filthy! The Rise and (Pending) Death of Vic Lagina,” joins host Matt Slayer for an entertaining and revealing conversation — with much tea spilt — on the new episode of the iconic And Now We Drink podcast.
And Now We Drink is like “the conversation at the end of the bar” featuring your favorite writers, comedians, adult film stars, artists, musicians and actors. No topic is off-limits as Slayer and his guests delve into their personal experiences, sharing stories and their unique perspectives on sex, relationships, and life.
This time around, adult industry insider Vic Lagina is determined to rock the boat! He spent nearly two decades in the business, shares the highs and lows of his career—his path to the industry and what prompted his departure. Unflinchingly honest and brutally direct, Lagina offers insights into the ethical dilemmas faced by those in the industry, as well as his personal experiences with burnout and the pursuit of a meaningful post-porn life. His sharp humor and unfiltered candor provide an engrossing glimpse into the life of someone who’s thrived and survived in an ever-evolving world.
Lagina addressees the challenges and controversies in the adult industry, and discusses the impact of new technologies such as AI, which he believes could fundamentally change the way adult content is produced.
He and Matt also delve into the personal—discussing the psychology of performers, Vic’s own relationships, and the lifestyle choices that shaped his journey. By episode’s end, Vic’s stories of resilience and reinvention inspire, leaving listeners contemplating the nature of success and fulfillment beyond the spotlight. Tune in for a dialogue that is as enlightening as it is entertaining, and be prepared to see the World of X through a lens you’ve likely never considered before.
Episode 425 of And Now We Drink featuring Vic Lagina can be found at the program’s official website, www.andnowwedrink.com, or on fine services such as:
The video version of Episode 425 with Vic Lagina will premiere Oct 3 at the And Now We Drink YouTube channel ( youtube.com/@AndNowWeDrink/videos ).
Video versions of all And Now We Drink podcast episodes are available early, uncensored and ad-free via Slayer’s Patreon ( patreon.com/mattslayer ) before they hit YouTube.
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ABOUT AND NOW WE DRINK:
And Now We Drink takes listeners on an intoxicating journey into the world of sex, relationships, and everything in between. Hosted by the charismatic and unfiltered Matt Slayer, the popular show is like “the conversation at the end of the bar” featuring your favorite writers, comedians, musicians, actors and adult performers.
The podcast grew naturally out of Slayer’s work as a private investigator. “During my day, I ended up getting into podcasts; what else will you do when you have 6-8 hours of sitting in your car? I figured, I know a lot of interesting people, I like talking. I’m a white dude with a beard in L.A. This means I’m supposed to do a podcast, right?”
Alcohol is a great conversational lubricant, and no topic is off-limits as Slayer and his guests delve into their personal experiences, sharing shameless stories that make you laugh, cringe, and maybe even blush a bit. Listen in to discover more about their unique experiences and perspectives on sex, relationships, and life.
Recently passing 425 episodes, And Now We Drink has earned nominations for Favorite Adult Podcast in AVN’s 2023 / 2024 / 2025 Fan-Voted Awards, and Most Popular Radio Show/Podcast in the 2023 / 2024 / 2025 Urban X Awards. “It’s amazing and heartening to see more and more award shows recognize podcasts’ place in the adult industry,” Slayer says.
