LOS ANGELES—Ria Bentley appeared as a guest on "The Performers Pod with Chelsea Poe" for an in-depth, hour-long conversation about her successful career, the evolution of trans adult entertainment, and her future plans.
The conversation opened with Bentley preparing for the upcoming 2026 TEAs, where she is nominated for Ms. Unique and Best Content Creator. She recounted her 2025 win for Trans Creator of the Year and expressed profound gratitude for her fans and deep respect for her fellow performers.
The pair explored the significant progression and inclusion of trans performers in the mainstream over the last 15-20 years. Both reflected on following both trans and straight adult content and celebrated the tremendous strides the trans, gay, and queer communities have made in achieving mainstream acceptance.
Bentley shared her entry into the industry, which began with experimentation and fun, and led to a transition into camming.
Poe praised Bentley's self-sufficient approach to her success as "admirable." Bentley summarized her core philosophy as wanting to have fun, get paid, but mainly, to be in control of her situation and to ultimately be proud of the content she puts out.
"Chelsea is a wonderful and talented woman and has done so much for Trans and Sex Workers by tackling topics that too many people sweep under the rug," said Bentley. "I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent talking with her and wish we had become acquainted sooner!"
"It was such a joy speaking to Ria," added Poe. "I feel like her independent model as an award-winning performer really not only speaks to the future of trans porn, but the industry as a whole. I think Ria's interview gave me and the audience a sneak peek at what porn might be in 5 years."
Listeners can tune in to "The Performers Pod With Chelsea Poe: Ria Bentley" on Apple and Spotify to hear the full, candid conversation.
Ria Bentley is self-booking. To book, email her at [email protected].
Follow the performers on X: @TheRiaBentley and @ChelseaPoe666.
