Episode 81: Chi Chi LaRue: 40 Years in Porn, Back on Set & Still Defining the Industry

This week on Brolapse, Ryan James sits down with a true icon — Chi Chi LaRue — for a conversation that spans four decades of gay porn history, creative evolution, and what it really means to stay relevant in an industry that never stops changing.After stepping away from directing, Chi Chi returns behind the camera for the first time in years — and opens up about why the set has always been her “happy place.” From her early days in the 1980s working under pioneers like William Higgins to becoming one of the most influential directors in adult film, she reflects on the eras she helped shape — and the ones she helped redefine.The episode dives deep into the evolution of performer safety, from the height of the AIDS crisis to today’s testing culture, as well as the dramatic shift from structured studio systems to creator-driven platforms. Chi Chi shares her perspective on how the rise of OnlyFans-style content has disrupted the industry — and what’s been lost along the way.Ryan and Chi Chi also get into the art of directing itself — especially when it comes to capturing acts and fetishes outside your personal experience. For Chi Chi, it’s never been about personal preference — it’s about the visual, the chemistry, and knowing when to step back and let performers create something real.Along the way, the conversation blends humor, chaos, and honesty — from wild on-set stories and unforgettable shoots to sobriety, survival, and the reality of building (and rebuilding) a life in this industry.This isn’t just a conversation — it’s a rare look at the past, present, and future of porn, through the eyes of someone who helped define it.🎧 Spotify:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/Brolapse🍏 Apple Podcasts:https://apple.co/408WLLX📻 Amazon & Audible:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/57bbf689-250a-4c96-8559-0a79805f18b6/hungerff-presents-brolapse❤️ iHeartRadio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-hungerff-presents-brolapse-290151273🎬 Spotify subscribers get early video access + weekly bonus episodes of Deeper: The Audiobook (new chapters every Wednesday)📖 Deeper: Anti Memoir:https://www.hungerff.com/deeper📚 Signed & Numbered Editions:https://www.hungerff.com/shop/deeper-hardcover-editions🎶 New music every Friday — HungerFF Sound Initiative:https://www.hungerff.com/spotify🎧 LISTEN NOW: