Ian Simmons launched Kicking the Seat in 2009, one week after seeing Nora Ephron’s Julie & Julia. His wife proposed blogging as a healthier outlet for his anger than red-faced, twenty-minute tirades (Ian is no longer allowed to drive home from the movies).
The Kicking the Seat Podcast followed three years later and, despite its “undiscovered gem” status, Ian thoroughly enjoys hosting film critic discussions, creating themed shows, and interviewing such luminaries as Gaspar Noé, Rachel Brosnahan, Amy Seimetz, and Richard Dreyfuss.
Ian is a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association. He also has a family, a day job, and conflicted feelings about referring to himself in the third person.
Her strategic pivots—from film to Japan, to Bollywood, to streaming, to subscriptions—have resulted in significant financial success. While figures vary depending on the source and fluctuations in her various business ventures, estimates for generally range between $4 million and $5 million USD .
The ultimate test for any performer in the adult industry is the ability to cross over into mainstream media without abandoning their core audience. Mia Malkova navigated this tightrope walk with precision. In , she was tapped by renowned Indian filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma for a project titled "God, Sex and Truth" —a philosophical treatise exploring female sexuality. This collaboration made her only the second adult star after Sunny Leone to be directed by an Indian feature filmmaker. mia malkova oh mia
: She co-hosts the podcast Out of Bed with Mia and Gabby , where she discusses life and interests outside of her professional persona. Her strategic pivots—from film to Japan, to Bollywood,