The Russian Sex star is a Stranger in a Strange Land
Chicago — Award-winning adult star Kelly Collins reflects upon her first visit to the U.S. as in-studio guest on the latest episode of Matt Slayer’s iconic And Now We Drink podcast.
And Now We Drink is like ”the conversation at the end of the bar” featuring your favorite writers, comedians, adult film stars, artists, musicians and actors. No topic is off-limits as Slayer and his guests delve into their personal experiences, sharing shameless stories and their unique perspectives on sex, relationships, and life.
Buckle up and grab your favorite drink as Matt Slayer welcomes Kelly Collins to her first in-studio podcast conversation, on the lively episode 441 of And Now We Drink. Kelly, a Russian native currently residing in Spain, shares her first impressions of Los Angeles and the stark contrasts she has found between the U.S. and her European homes. From navigating LA’s ethnic neighborhoods to deciding whether to explore other parts of America, Kelly offers a fresh perspective on cultural differences, while Matt adds in his characteristic humor and insights.
Discussing her experiences with travel and living abroad, the charming Collins relates her living journey, from Russia to Spain, and now contemplating time in the U.S. The pair dive into the complexities of adjusting to new cultural environments and how that shapes one’s world view. Kelly’s description of her first exposure to America’s wilder elements, from car chases to earthquakes, adds a touch of drama to the episode.
Their candid dialogue even covers video games, with Kelly sharing her love for RPGs like Persona 5, and her thoughts on potentially streaming on Twitch. Touching on the adult entertainment industry, Kelly addresses societal norms and how this career path has granted her significant life experiences and social freedoms.
Tune in for an engaging chat that covers everything from Kelly’s aspirations to travel America with a fresh set of eyes, embracing the wild side with some American gun range experiences, and maybe even planning a shot at marriage. A blend of humor, insight, and candid life reflections, this episode brings a unique look at cultural exploration and personal growth. Don’t miss out on the laughter and deep dive into the unexpected intersections of life on And Now We Drink.
Episode 441 of And Now We Drink featuring Kelly Collins is available on fine services such as:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/with-kelly-collins/id1110253182?i=1000745337727
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dLEgRE3P4IDtOpOLlFE6U
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nlgsf37X_k
Video versions of all And Now We Drink podcast episodes are available — and ad-free —via Slayer’s Patreon ( https://patreon.com/mattslayer ).
And Now We Drink has also been nominated for Favorite Adult Podcastin the 2026 AVN Fan Awards — the fourth consecutive AVN nomination for the show.
Fans can vote up to five times per day by clicking on the photo of the show’s logo on the Favorite Adult Podcast( https://avn.com/awards/voting/favorite-adult-podcast ) category page, until the deadline at noon on Saturday, January 24, 2026—the same day as the 43rd annual AVN Awards Show, which will take place at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, honoring excellence across the adult entertainment industry.
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ABOUT AND NOW WE DRINK:
And Now We Drink takes listeners on an intoxicating journey into the world of sex, relationships, and everything in between. Hosted by the charismatic and unfiltered Matt Slayer, the popular show is like ”the conversation at the end of the bar” featuring your favorite writers, comedians, musicians, actors and adult performers.
The podcast grew naturally out of Slayer’s work as a private investigator. “During my day, I ended up getting into podcasts; what else will you do when you have 6-8 hours of sitting in your car? I figured, I know a lot of interesting people, I like talking. I’m a white dude with a beard in L.A. This means I’m supposed to do a podcast, right?”
Alcohol is a great conversational lubricant, and no topic is off-limits as Slayer and his guests delve into their personal experiences, sharing shameless stories that make you laugh, cringe, and maybe even blush a bit. Listen in to discover more about their unique experiences and perspectives on sex, relationships, and life.
Recently passing 440 episodes, And Now We Drink has earned nominations for Favorite Adult Podcast in AVN’s 2023 / 2024 / 2025 / 2026 Fan-Voted Awards, and Most Popular Radio Show/Podcast in the 2023 / 2024 / 2025 Urban X Awards. “It’s amazing and heartening to see more and more award shows recognize podcasts’ place in the adult industry,” Slayer says.
ABOUT KELLY COLLINS:
Russian beauty Kelly Collins was a student on academic leave from her university in the summer of 2019, and searching for a job. As it happened, some new friends were working in webcamming, and upon their recommendation, Collins “went straight away to find a local studio.”
After dipping a toe into performing by posting a handful of clips online with her face hidden, Collins decided that she wanted to shoot for “professional studios and, hopefully, big productions.”
Unfortunately the COVID pandemic interceded, but once restrictions eased, Collins wrote to famed producer/director Julia Grandi. The ambitious young blonde’s dreams came true early in 2022 when Grandi replied that she wanted Collins to sign on as an exclusive contract star for global entertainment brand, Vixen Media Group — the company she had most wanted to work with.
Collins made her Vixen debut in “New Obsession,” and has since shot scenes for studio brands Blacked, Blacked Raw, Tushy, Tushy Raw and Slayed, including a star turn as the lead in VMG’s multi-platform feature, “In Vogue”. The 2025 AVN Awards
In 2023, VMG announced they had extended the rising star’s contract for an additional year.
Collins, was named Miss Fleshbot International in August 2023, earned a nomination for Best New International Starlet in the 2023 AVN Awards, and took home the coveted Best New Performer trophy in the 2023 XBIZ Europa Awards. In 2024, Collins won the XBIZ Europa award for Best Sex Scene — Lesbian.
She was since nominated for International Female Performer of the Year in the 2024 AVN Awards and Favorite Female Porn Star in AVN’s 2024 Fan Voting; for Girl/Girl Performer of the Year in the 2024 XRCO Awards; for International Female Performer of the Year in the 2025 AVN Awards; for Female Performer of the Year in the XMA Europa Awards; for Best International Boy/Girl Sex Scene in the 2026 AVN Awards and Female Creator of the Year in the 2026 XMA Awards.