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Podcast: Ready to Bust Class of 2026

Austin King and Andrew Curse run through PornCrush’s Ready to Bust 2026 list, breaking down the new and rising performers they think are poised for a major year

By Austin King

and Andrew Curse

Mar 27, 2026 • 1 min read

Austin King and Andrew Curse run through PornCrush’s Ready to Bust 2026 list, breaking down the new and rising performers they think are poised for a major year.

They open with a brief intro and a note that Lola Valentine is stepping away from the industry to deal with personal issues, then move through the list performer by performer, discussing standout qualities, scene work, look, energy, agency positioning, and who feels like a real Best New Starlet contender.

The conversation also touches on how some performers are being strategically rolled out through top-tier studios, which newcomers feel are near locks for award-season recognition, and why the 2026 class looks especially strong.

Press play and join us.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:35 Lola Valentine

05:01 Alana Rose

08:05 Ava Amira

12:16 Brooke Tilli

16:00 Cassidy Cauley

18:20 Delilah Dagger

21:56 Isa Bella

26:31 Jazmin Black

28:54 Jewel Diamant

34:32 Jojo Austin

36:21 Kloe Love

39:07 Lucy Mochi

42:42 Maddie Wren

46:53 Meagan Moore

51:12 Mercedes Mac

53:40 Mia River

56:45 Mira Luv

1:01:45 Ophelia Fae

1:06:20 Sasha Tatcha

1:09:24 Scarlette Moon

1:12:58 Summer Kline

1:22:53 Tess Thompson

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Austin King / Editor

Austin King spent nearly 20 years as a mainstream journalist before pivoting to coverage of the adult industry in 2020. He specializes in breaking news and in-depth features, with some of his best work to date coming for AVN Magazine in profiles of Gina Valentina, Casey Kisses, Anna-Claire Clouds, Kayden Kross, Chanel Camryn, Kenzie Anne, Lilly Bell and others. Austin resides in Texas but makes frequent trips to Porn Valley.

Andrew Curse / Contributor

Andrew Curse launched his Porn Sessions review series on Twitter with a daily posting pledge, building a decent following through consistency and sharp insight. In 2025, he added long-form reviews to his arsenal, offering in-depth analysis of adult scenes across all genres. From high-profile releases to amateur creators, his writing focuses on performance, direction, and visual appeal. His guiding principle is simple: if the studio brings out the best in the performer, it’s worth talking about.

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