Episode 1: Porn Meets the Internet
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06/06/22 • 32 min
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Stoya is a porn star who saw first-hand how a firehose of free porn online transformed the adult industry.
She sends hosts Alex Barker and Patricia Nilsson a quest: Find out who is in charge, and get to the bottom of how the business of porn really works.
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Stoya is a porn star who saw first-hand how a firehose of free porn online transformed the adult industry.
She sends hosts Alex Barker and Patricia Nilsson a quest: Find out who is in charge, and get to the bottom of how the business of porn really works.
If you’d like to keep up with the most recent news from this and other Pushkin podcasts be sure to sign up for our email list at Pushkin.fm.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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When Financial Times reporter Patricia Nilsson started digging into the porn industry, she made a shocking discovery: Nobody knew who controlled the biggest porn company in the world. Now, Nilsson and her editor, Alex Barker, have figured out who the guy was, and much more. Their reporting reveals a shadowy power structure that includes billionaires, tech geniuses and the most powerful finance companies in the world. Coming June 7th.
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Hot Money: Agent of Chaos - Episode 1: Porn Meets the Internet
Transcript Summary
In the inaugural episode of the podcast "Hot Money," titled "Porn Meets the Internet," the Financial Times delves into the secretive world of the porn industry and its relationship with the internet. The episode highlights the groundbreaking impact of tube sites, such as xTube, in revolutionizing the industry by offering free online streaming. Curtis Potech, a key figure in the early days of tube sites, shares his experiences and the challenges faced by platforms like xTube. With the acquisition of Digital Playground by Manwin, the owners of tube sites became even more mysterious. The episode explores the exploitation of content, controversies surrounding unpaid producers and stolen materials, and the limited financial returns for traditional porn studios. It also raises questions about the anonymous owners' use of shell corporations and their business strategies. By focusing on the control and profits of tube sites, this episode offers an intriguing examination of the financial and legal aspects of the porn industry. Notably, Fabian Tilman, the owner of Manwin, emerges as a prominent figure with significant influence. For an intriguing and eye-opening look into the intersections of money, power, and the adult entertainment industry, "Porn Meets the Internet" is a must-listen episode of "Hot Money."
Transcript
Pushkin. Okay, we're going to start with a warning. This series is full of adult themes and has some graphic sex talk. Now, you know, let's get into it. How did it feel to you to be taken over by a company that no one knew anything about. Well, the deeper I got into it, the more concerned I became about just the general level of secrecy around the company. The money has to move, sometimes from a personal account, sometimes from a business account
Episode 1: Porn Meets the Internet Top Questions Answered
Who is the main figurehead of XTube and what legal issues did they face?
Curtis, the strip club DJ turned tech bro, became the main figurehead of XTube and dealt with legal issues.
How much money did XTube have to pay to a producer who sued them?
XTube had to pay half a million dollars to a producer who sued them for hosting pirated videos.
Who bought XTube and what were their plans for the online porn industry?
Fabian Tilman, a German software engineer, bought XTube and had plans to dominate the online porn industry.
What role did tube sites like XTube, Uporn, and PornHub play in disrupting the porn industry?
Tube sites like XTube, Uporn, and PornHub disrupted the traditional business model of porn studios.
How did free porn on tube sites affect the industry?
Free porn on tube sites devalued the entire market and made it difficult for producers to earn revenue.
How were tube sites able to avoid responsibility for uploaded content?
Tube sites used the same legal loophole as social media platforms, avoiding responsibility for uploaded content.
Who remained anonymous while performers in the porn industry faced stigma and exploitation?
The owners of tube sites remained anonymous while performers in the industry faced stigma and exploitation.
What are the financial aspects that the podcast series will focus on in the porn industry?
The podcast series will focus on the financial aspects of the porn industry, uncovering who profits and who controls it.
Why does Kelly Holland express concern over the secrecy in the porn industry?
Kelly Holland expresses concern over the secrecy surrounding the porn industry.
Who discovered the secret owner of the world's largest porn company?
Patricia Neilson, a reporter for the Financial Times, and her team discovered the secret owner of the world's largest porn company.
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