In the three-ring circus of T&A, S&M, and ATM that is pornography, director 'Huggy' is the ring master. I chatted him up to find out what it's like to be a porn director, what's up with his signature Daddy voice, and why every man should carry a makeup sponge.

In the three-ring circus of T&A, S&M, and ATM that is pornography, director 'Huggy' is the ring master. I met him after receiving a call that anyone living in their parents basement dreams of receiving; Pornhub wanted me to interview pornstars at the Exxxotica convention in Atlantic City. The next day, I was watching the least-sexy porn stars in track suits check into the hotel I was staying at, when suddenly, the man standing behind me decided it was high time I knew who he was. Looking like a cross between a perverted Guy Fieri and someone who'd wait for work outside home depot, he explained to me, that he was a porn director for Pornhub, Brazzers and Naughty America and he would be filming my interviews all weekend. Obviously … I was intrigued. After a few short moments, I knew he'd be my porn industry spirit animal … and my weirdest friend.

But our encounter left me wanting more … so I called him up to find out what it's like to be a porn director, what's up with his signature Daddy voice, and why every man should carry a makeup sponge, because these are things all people should know.

Let's start off easy, how'd you get the name 'Huggy?'
I'm an asshole. I was having a bad day and was wearing a furry hoodie and my boss said I need to be a "huggy bear" and not a "grumpy bear."

Explain your famous “Daddy voice”.
Well, in my line of work, sometimes you have to use that authoritative, yet caring voice. I mean, these girls wrap men around their fingertips at will, so sometimes you have to stand your ground. You have to remember, we're there for the girls, but we have to get work done.

How did you get into filming? Most directors start off as actors.
My roommate wanted to start a porno website, and I was so against it. They needed help getting the legal stuff together, so I got the licensing and accounting together. The videos they were shooting weren't great so I picked up a camera and it turned out amazing. I could have been doing porn, but I started the wrong way.

Is it weird to have a job where you're encouraged to jerk off at work?
It's weirder to have a job where everyone only thinks about the good side. Everyone's like, "But there's so many hot girls!" Yeah, but there's also lot of dicks. It's give-and-take because, yeah, there are a ton of hot girls, but if you've seen the actors, there only needs to be one dick in the room for there to be a lot of dick in the room. I hope that answers your question.

Do you have an artistic vision for everything you shoot?
Some days I want to do something really creative, other days it's about being technically sound. There's only so many ways you can cook a steak, but sometimes you put your heart into it a little more. Does that make sense?

No. I have problems being emotionally invested in someone I'm having sex with, but you're over there caring about other people having sex.

I want to feel the passion. When you see a girl faking it and a guy just pumping away, it's my job to tell them to get into it. Literally and figuratively. Imagine going back to everyone you've had sex with and putting in that extra effort. It's fun that I get to be creative … and then people fuck.

What's the craziest thing you've filmed going into or out of someone?
Watching a Ava Divine get fisted to mid-forearm by Veruca James for sure. It was the naked version of “Where'd my wallet go”. Veruca and I had the same look of shock on our face. It was like a Christmas morning surprise, when you got what you want. We looked at each other and we were like “really?"

Let's talk about make up sponges.
This needs to be a PSA. They're used on set when it's that time of the month. You cut it in half and insert it. Nothing comes out. There is such a practical application to this. If you're on vacation, and one of you is on your period… you never have to lay a towel down. Be careful though, they can get stuck.

Why does porn always show the guys face right as I'm cumming? Do you time it on purpose?
The Illuminati.

Are anal prolapses the end of someone's career or the beginning?
We are in a time where no one feels bad about their body. We use agencies so everyone knows what they're getting into and who's prolapsed or not. There is no shame anymore … sometimes people want to stop and sniff the rose bud.

Is there anything non-professionals can actually learn from porn?
Yeah. Before you actually go and try a fetish out, watch porn. It's safer. Explore fetishes in a safe environment. Don't just go out and try something on your own, do your research first. Of course there is some stuff you're not going to be able to do … unless you know how to strap a dildo to a power tool.

Do you guys ever play pranks on set?
All the time. My last shoot, the photographer and the female actress decided to pretend to be in a bad relationship. While she was sucking the actor's dick, the photographer came over and screamed “You never do that to me!" She yelled back “I'm paid to do this! I don't take work home!" The actor started apologizing and asking if there was anything he could do to help. He kept a boner the entire time.

What are the craft services like on set?
No fish, onions, or olives. Nothing with an aroma. A whole lot of pineapple. Tossed salads. Chicken and brown rice. If you think about it, if you’re going to be healthy, the best time to do it is right before you’re about to do butt stuff.

You ever try to get someone from your real life on film?
You can see my work on Pornhub, Brazzers, and Naughty America. I'm a director not a recruiter.

You've tried to film me twice.
That's only because your dick would attract a crowd at a freak show carnival. In a good way.

If you were going to have a normal job, what would it be?
Remember when you were in high school at the guidance counselors and you told them you wanted to be an OBGYN? But then you realized it's hard work, and you'd see a lot of shit you that would make you impotent? Now I'm the opposite of that. I only see great things, like vagina.

Not true, we both were in the room when you filmed one of the weirdest vagina’s I've ever seen.
You're right. I guess my only other option would to be a bartender.

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