Senators seek to redefine “obscenity” — and that’s not good news for anything...
The adult nightclub industry’s right to exist hangs on a thread — a thread provided by the First Amendment’s right to “free expression.” But “obscenity” is not protected by the First Amendment, and two...
In Conversation: Dani Daniels and her transcendent transformation
The former ED award-winning feature entertainer and acclaimed adult film star shares how she balances life today as a successful artist and multi-faceted entrepreneur.
(NOTE: This story appears in the July 2025 issue of...
Why the EXPO’s “Club Operator on Trial” legal session is one you can’t afford...
“Get your head out of your ass. Big or small, East or West, if you own a club, you will eventually be sued.” - EXPO 2025 “Club Operator On Trial” legal panelist Gary Edinger
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Drake and Bad Bunny top June’s PANDA top 20!
Listen to the Panda Top 20 for June 2025!
The PANDA Top 20 is brought to you by Ilan Fong & Danny Meyers of the "What's Hot in the Strip Clubs" podcast and PANDA.
The Professional...
Go ‘Off the Charts’ with Panda and music exec Nick Terzo!
PANDA, StripJointsMusic.com and the "What's Happening in the Strip Clubs" podcast go "Off The Charts" with music executive Nick Terzo! In this edition, Danny Meyers, Ilan Fong and Bob Chiappardi dive into how Nick Terzo...
Daylight Dollars: The subtle charm of working the day shift
How some adult nightclubs’ day shift are proving more lucrative than previously thought.
(NOTE: This story appears in the May 2025 issue of ED Magazine.)
Every movie portrays a strip club visit with the same...
Rose Gold: Jonathan Joseph on what makes his club raging successes
(NOTE: This story appears in the May 2025 issue of ED Magazine.)
Nestled in the cradle of downtown Austin sits The Red Rose Adult Nightclub, a venue known for attracting a predominantly younger crowd, satisfying...
Be the change: Redefining the industry, one leader at a time
Every month for six years, one executive crisscrossed the country to integrate the Pole Position app, an app that assists both house entertainers and club management. But in doing so, she unintentionally gained first-hand...
Marketing the party
Planning themed parties at your venue takes much more than decorations and costumes. Kelly Skillen of KMA Consulting Group provides some helpful tips to make your club’s event be seen as an experience.
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How, and why, to create a safe environment for your entertainers
Robert C. Smith of Nightlife Security Consultants gives EXPO attendees a preview of his upcoming seminar on one of the most crucial areas of club security.
(NOTE: This story appears in the May 2025 issue...
A remnant from Roswell?
Forget the conspiracy theories, here's the real story behind the UFO on top of Tampa's 2001 Odyssey Club.
NOTE: This story appears in the May 2025 issue of ED Magazine.)
Tampa’s 2001 Odyssey has a unique...
The “Wilde” side of club management
Former award-winning entertainer, Bambi Wilde, talks about the her career transition, and how she was able to utilize two decades of experience on the stage to make her equally effective off the stage as...
Interview with an icon
Joe Redner, the unapologetic owner of Tampa's famed Mons Venus club, opens up about his successor, a lifetime of legal battles and what he'd most like to be remembered for.
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A tale of two Tampa icons: Don Kleinhans reflects on 30 years at 2001...
(NOTE: This story appears in the May 2025 issue of ED Magazine.)
Don Kleinhans, the longtime owner of Tampa’s iconic 2001 Odyssey club, recently expanded his empire by entering a ‘hybrid acquisition’ with the Odyssey’s...