In this eye-opening episode of WV Uncommonplace Interviews and Sessions , JR Sparrow sits down with Vic Lagina, the author of the brutally honest memoir Filthy! The Rise and (Pending) Death of Vic Lagina . Vic takes us on a raw, unfiltered journey through his 20-year career in the adult entertainment industry, where he worked for the world’s largest company (Mansef/Manwin/Mindgeek). Vic opens up about why he left the industry, his decision to write his memoir, and the process of reflecting on his unconventional life. He shares the highs, lows, and the surprising irony that his memoir has been nominated for the 2025 AVN Mainstream Endeavor of the Year award. Listen as Vic discusses the importance of being real, unfiltered, and unapologetically himself, both in his writing and his life. Whether you’re familiar with his past or hearing his story for the first time, this episode offers a unique perspective on redemption, truth-telling, and navigating one’s own narrative. Key Discussion Points: Vic's 20 years in the adult entertainment industry The decision to "nuke" the bridge to his past and step away from the industry Writing Filthy! and the 8.5-year journey it took to complete The irony of his book being nominated for the 2025 AVN Mainstream Endeavor of the Year award Being unfiltered: Why it’s important to share your truth Insights from Vic’s appearances on various podcasts and media outlets Subscribe and listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts [Other podcast platforms] Social Media: Follow Vic Lagina on [Instagram/Twitter/Other handles] For more info about Vic and Filthy! , visit [Vic’s website or purchase the book] Hashtags: #VicLagina #FilthyBook #Memoir #AdultEntertainment #AuthorLife #UnfilteredTruth #WVUncommonplace #Podcast #Spotify #ApplePodcasts #ReviewPodcast
