Comedian and creator Che Durena was featured as a guest on Matt Slayer's podcast, "And Now We Drink," in an episode released on July 14, 2026. Durena discussed his personal habits related to adult content, experiences in sex work, and broader industry topics.

Durena's Appearance on "And Now We Drink"

Che Durena appeared on Episode 464 of Matt Slayer's podcast, "And Now We Drink," which became available on July 14, 2026, at 4:21 PM PDT. The episode is streaming on AndNowWeDrink.com, Apple Podcasts, Bleav, and Spotify. Durena, described as a comedian and creator, engaged in a conversation that covered various aspects of the adult industry and personal experiences.

During the discussion, Durena revealed his porn habits and masturbation rituals. He also explored the appeal and limitations of transactional sex, emphasizing why feeling wanted can sometimes be more significant than the act itself. The conversation delved into Durena's experiences in sex work, including mentions of celebrity clients, clout-chasing scandals, and rumors related to pegging. He also addressed the business realities associated with discretion in sex work.

The episode concluded with Durena pitching a concept for an "Avengers of porn" movie, followed by a segment where he and Slayer discussed video games. Durena can be followed on X.com.

According to the official "And Now We Drink" podcast website, Episode 464 with Che Durena was split into two parts, with "And Now We Drink Episode 464: With Che Durena pt 1" and "And Now We Drink Episode 464: With Che Durena pt 2" both listed with a July 9, 2026 date. The podcast, hosted by Matt Slayer, describes itself as "the conversation at the end of the bar" featuring comedians, musicians, actors, writers, and adult film stars. It aims to take listeners on a journey into sex, relationships, and other topics, with no subject off-limits. The podcast covers personal experiences and stories, discussing sex, violence, music, and art without sugar-coating reality.

The Podbean app also lists "And Now We Drink Episode 464: With Che Durena pt 2" with a release date of July 9, 2026, at 7:07 PM. This description indicates that Durena discussed his "ritualistic relationship with content," including "tab-hoarding" and specific routines. He compared notes with Slayer on their approaches to "chasing dopamine" and made a case for moderation, treating content like other vices such as caffeine, sugar, and alcohol, by cycling off it to allow "highs" to return. Slayer, in contrast, advocated for "just taking the dopamine and living your truth." The discussion reportedly evolved into a "back-and-forth about addiction, ritual, and burnout." The episode also featured a segment where Durena and Slayer discussed gaming, specifically "Marvel Rivals" and "Deadlock," trading stories about "tilted teammates," "one-trick players," and the "specific breed of Spider-Man main who thinks pulling you off a ledge counts as a personality." Slayer's rule of "never surrendering a match" was also mentioned, alongside a discussion on the importance of "call-outs and communication" in hero shooters.

Recent Industry Developments

The adult industry has seen several other notable developments recently. On July 9, 2026, the TikTok-inspired content platform Wantmi.com launched. This was followed by the launch of a new membership site, FaeAndCheta.com, by creators Fae and Cheta on July 6, 2026.

XBIZ Media announced on July 2, 2026, that its XBIZ 2027 January Event Series, which now spans eight events, will be consolidated under one roof at the JW Marriott L.A. Live. This event series is scheduled to take place from January 7-10, 2027, and is positioned as the adult industry’s central hub for business, networking, and celebration.

LoyalFans named Goddess Lilith as its "Featured Creator" for July, an announcement made on July 2, 2026. This follows Rani Punnani being named LoyalFans' "Featured Creator" for June, an announcement made on June 8, 2026.

YourVids increased its creator payouts on June 1, 2026, to mark International Sex Workers Day and Pride Month. Also on June 1, 2026, XMA organizers announced the award categories for the 2026 XMA Europe, presented by Fansly, which serves as the capstone of XBIZ’s fall event series in Amsterdam.

The winners of the Eighth Annual Pornhub Awards were announced on May 27, 2026, ahead of a ceremony held that night at Sunset Marquis in Los Angeles, sponsored by 1win. The 2026 XMA Creator Awards, presented by Fansly, returned to Miami Beach, with winners announced on May 14, 2026, during a live ceremony at M2. The event was hosted by Elly Clutch and Girthmasterr.

Key Facts

  • Che Durena was a guest on Matt Slayer's "And Now We Drink" podcast, Episode 464, released on July 14, 2026.
  • Durena discussed his porn habits, masturbation rituals, transactional sex, and experiences in sex work, including celebrity clients and discretion.
  • The episode concluded with Durena pitching an "Avengers of porn" movie and a discussion on video games.
  • The podcast is available on AndNowWeDrink.com, Apple Podcasts, Bleav, and Spotify.
  • Recent industry launches include Wantmi.com (July 9, 2026) and FaeAndCheta.com (July 6, 2026).
  • The XBIZ 2027 January Event Series will be held at the JW Marriott L.A. Live from January 7-10, 2027.