Stand-up comedian, content creator, porn pundit, and self-described “podcast slut” Kate Kennedy is the guest on this week’s “Stripped by SIA”, hosted by Steph Sia.
“Stripped by SIA” is a podcast about strippers and sex workers with an aim to educate the masses about sex work. The show and this channel provides safe space for sex workers and service providers to speak about their experiences – the good, the bad, and the ugly – with an effort to normalize and de-stigmatize these professions.
Be prepared for some laughs on Episode #105 as Kennedy speaks about her unusual entry into porn, sex worker activism and the importance of humor in sex work, and much more!
A job working behind the scenes at a small porn production company in Portland, Oregon led to her taking her first baby steps in front of the camera. Kennedy loved it so much that she packed her bags and headed for sunny L.A. There, Kate racked up awards and nominations for her work in adult, slowly rising the ranks in the World of X until COVID-19 shut her dreams down. Working in stand-up comedy, Kate was able to share her experiences, both good and bad, as a goldmine for humorous material, gracing many of Hollywood’s oldest stand-up stages.
“I had a blast guesting on the ‘Stripped by SIA’ podcast,” said Kennedy. “She’s a doll and we discussed everything from dancing to comedy to life after porn and where the industry is headed next.”
Host Sia remarked, “I was so thrilled to have Kate on the show. She is an extremely valuable resource in our industry, having worked in so many corners in the community.
“We dove headfirst into Kate’s introduction to the LA comedy scene and how she was able to weave her experiences in sex work into her stand up. It’s so important to have leaders and role models like her in the industry instead of other comedians and outsiders, whom have never done the (sex) work, punching down on sex workers and picking on outdated stereotypes.
“Not to mention, she is an absolutely hysterical individual.”
Listen to the hour-long “Episode #105 – When Anal Sex Scenes Get Cut: You Fall into Stand-Up Comedy” on popular platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Anchor by Spotify, Radio Public and Stitcher .
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About Kate Kennedy
Los Angeles-based comedian, content creator, porn pundit, and self-described “podcast slut” Kate Kennedy entered the adult industry behind the scenes, working in marketing and production for a year before stepping in front of the camera in July 2018. With girl-next-door good looks, acting chops and a personality to charm the pants right off you, she quickly became an industry favorite, racking up credits for major adult studios, as well as multiple award nominations, including a 2019 ‘Best New Starlet’ nod from NightMoves.
Kennedy fulfilled a lifelong dream and began performing standup comedy in 2019 at major Los Angeles venues, including the world famous Comedy Store. Her blend of sex and humor has made her a hit with comedy and porn fans alike, and she can frequently be heard dishing the dirty details of her porn career on podcasts and radio, including Your Mom’s House with Tom Segura & Christina P., and Dr. Drew After Dark.
In June 2020, she was featured in a HUSTLER Magazine story on adult stars who also perform in the comedy world, and the following month, Kennedy launched her own perverse podcast, “The Kennedy Assassination,” in which she interviews men from the internet who really despise her.
Kennedy went on to host the “Cam Girl Chronicles” podcast, which dives into the world of webcam and features ladies from ImLive sharing their stories, and is currently the co-host of “Two Girls One Mic: The Porncast,” in which she and show creator Alice Vaughn discuss the holes and the plot holes of your favorite porn.
Kennedy and her OnlyFans were the focus of a March 2020 New York Post story examining the silver lining some sex workers and their fans have found as people in self-isolation seek to escape the new reality of the coronavirus. In April, Kennedy discussed the ways in which online sex workers are innovating and adapting in the crowded, post-COVID-19 online pornosphere in a HUSTLERMagazine.com feature, and in June she spoke with Men’s Health about how OnlyFans has changed the face of the adult business.
In September, Kennedy shared her perspective on whether celebrities are ruining OnlyFans for sex workers — “The Bella Thorne Effect” — with Playboy, and penned “Porn Stars, COVID and Side Hustles” for HUSTLER.
Also in 2020, Kennedy was honored by the 10th Annual Spank Bank Awards in three categories: ‘Most Likely To Become The Cirque de Soleil’s Performance Masturbator’; ‘Puppeteer of the Year (Best Hands/Fister)’; and ‘Fucking Nerd of the Year.’
Kennedy hosted the 2021 YNOT Cam Awards live on-stage at Avalon Hollywood in October 2021, and joined an adult performer roundtable discussion of underrated and overhyped sex positions for Mashable in November.
She resides in Hollywood.
