Roger T. Pipe
Encyclopedia
Roger T. Pipe is the pseudonym of an American
pornographic film critic, adult radio commentator and occasional writer and director residing in California
. Pipe operates a website, RogReviews which sports reviews of movies, sex toys and websites involving the adult entertainment industry, as well as audio and text interviews with stars, directors and other important figureheads. He is an active member of the X-Rated Critics Organization
.
in southern California. He went to Cal-State Fullerton and graduated with a degree in Communications.
Pipe is currently married, and has been for 15 years. His wife is consistently referred to only as “Mrs. Rog,” who is supportive of his career. He has confirmed that he has children, but their names and ages have not been revealed. He has also stated that Mrs. Rog does occasionally join him in watching porn, though not nearly as often as he would like.
Eventually, Pipe launched Rog Reviews in 1998, intending only to showcase his reviews, a decision made partially in retaliation against the Adult Video News Awards, for which he had briefly worked for. The experience left Pipe jaded against the more mainstream avenues, but has since worked out to be “very beneficial.” Pipe has said in interviews that the same individual who dismissed him (Mark Kulkis) has ensured Pipe’s accessibility to every major adult film premiere for the companies he represents, suggesting that while the way in which they parted was not ideal, there still held an attraction to his ability to write.
During the early years of the site’s launch, Pipe also had a day job as a warehouse and office manager for a local software company. At this time, Pipe also worked on several amateur scripts, the most hugely popular being “Guilty Pleasures,” which Pipe failed to receive credit for in the final cut. By 2002, Pipe began including sex toy and website reviews, enticing outside free-lance reviewers to contribute, the most prolific of which is midwestern college co-ed Savana Switzer.
In 2005, Pipe joined The Daily Noise, an uncensored entertainment radio talk show broadcast out of Las Vegas
, hosted by spin jocks Kaan Soler and Jimmy Diggs, as a weekly guest commentator. The Daily Noise folded in late August 2007, signaling the end of a successful three-year run. Prior to the Daily Noise, Pipe also had a number of appearances on the radio show “Lovebytes,” hosted by Dr. Bob Berkowitz on Eyada.com, and had been in the process of negotiating a deal for his own news show when Eyada went off the air.
Earlier this year, Pipe introduced interviews with industry members through podcasts, a decision which has increased his site’s exposure considerably. In addition to the podcasts, his site also offers textual transcripts of the interviews, galleries of industry giants and amateur fans, and a wide selection of reviews of websites and sex toys.
Pipe has also voiced his frustration about the treatment of women within the industry, criticizing many as being hurt by the “Jackassization,” (a term referring to the MTV
show, "Jackass
," which popularizes a group of individuals performing dangerous—and arguably, degrading—stunts for laughs and shock effect) of many of the industry’s most popular films.
Following the outbreak of HIV
among five actors (beginning with Darren James
) in the spring of 2004, Pipe expressed his disappointment that the advent of the Internet had opened up the door for anyone to shoot, which can exclude those involved from being in safe, professional environments and circumstances. He did, however, commend the industry for avoiding replicating the mistakes of the previous outbreak in 1999 (where Tricia Devereaux
and Brooke Ashley
were blamed for “venturing outside the industry” until it was revealed that the infected "Patient X" was actually star Mark Wallice ) and for companies such as Platinum X covering the cost to continually test their talent.
. More recently, he's referred to Shay Jordan
as his 'next ex-Mrs. Rog'. He also reveres former adult superstar Christy Canyon
, who starred in many porn movies during the 80's, identified as his "first porn crush." He’s also expressed that his favorite stars of all-time are Kaitlyn Ashley and Tom Byron.
However, Pipe has also been at the heart of several controversies in the adult entertainment industry, including a public feud with director Skeeter Kerkove. Though the exact nature of the dispute has never been revealed, it is widely believed it resulted from Kerkove’s ex-wife, former adult actress and director Bridgette Kerkove
, tossing a drink in Pipe’s face.
Pipe has also had some public exchanges regarding former adult film superstar, Asia Carrera
However, when Carrera’s husband, nutritionist and author Don Lemmon, died in a car crash in June 2006, Pipe solicited his readers for financial and emotional support for the grieving Carrera
United States
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pornographic film critic, adult radio commentator and occasional writer and director residing in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. Pipe operates a website, RogReviews which sports reviews of movies, sex toys and websites involving the adult entertainment industry, as well as audio and text interviews with stars, directors and other important figureheads. He is an active member of the X-Rated Critics Organization
X-Rated Critics Organization
The X-Rated Critics Organization is a group of writers and editors from the adult entertainment industry who each year present awards in recognition of achievement within the industry....
.
Personal life
Pipe was born in October 1967 and grew up in San MarcosSan Marcos, California
San Marcos is a suburb of San Diego in the North County section of San Diego County, California. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 83,781. Outside the San Diego region, it is best known as the home of California State University, San Marcos...
in southern California. He went to Cal-State Fullerton and graduated with a degree in Communications.
Pipe is currently married, and has been for 15 years. His wife is consistently referred to only as “Mrs. Rog,” who is supportive of his career. He has confirmed that he has children, but their names and ages have not been revealed. He has also stated that Mrs. Rog does occasionally join him in watching porn, though not nearly as often as he would like.
Career
Pipe began watching pornography consistently starting in 1985. It wasn’t until 1995, while doing a search on the internet for a rare porn title, that he stumbled across a website where individuals were discussing and reviewing pornographic titles. After several days, Pipe decided that he would try his own luck by reviewing movies from his private collection, writing “from the heart of a porn fan.” The response was seemingly overnight, and soon, Pipe’s reviews were being included on distributor websites to establish a more personal connection with those buying the videos.Eventually, Pipe launched Rog Reviews in 1998, intending only to showcase his reviews, a decision made partially in retaliation against the Adult Video News Awards, for which he had briefly worked for. The experience left Pipe jaded against the more mainstream avenues, but has since worked out to be “very beneficial.” Pipe has said in interviews that the same individual who dismissed him (Mark Kulkis) has ensured Pipe’s accessibility to every major adult film premiere for the companies he represents, suggesting that while the way in which they parted was not ideal, there still held an attraction to his ability to write.
During the early years of the site’s launch, Pipe also had a day job as a warehouse and office manager for a local software company. At this time, Pipe also worked on several amateur scripts, the most hugely popular being “Guilty Pleasures,” which Pipe failed to receive credit for in the final cut. By 2002, Pipe began including sex toy and website reviews, enticing outside free-lance reviewers to contribute, the most prolific of which is midwestern college co-ed Savana Switzer.
In 2005, Pipe joined The Daily Noise, an uncensored entertainment radio talk show broadcast out of Las Vegas
Las Vegas metropolitan area
The Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ...
, hosted by spin jocks Kaan Soler and Jimmy Diggs, as a weekly guest commentator. The Daily Noise folded in late August 2007, signaling the end of a successful three-year run. Prior to the Daily Noise, Pipe also had a number of appearances on the radio show “Lovebytes,” hosted by Dr. Bob Berkowitz on Eyada.com, and had been in the process of negotiating a deal for his own news show when Eyada went off the air.
Earlier this year, Pipe introduced interviews with industry members through podcasts, a decision which has increased his site’s exposure considerably. In addition to the podcasts, his site also offers textual transcripts of the interviews, galleries of industry giants and amateur fans, and a wide selection of reviews of websites and sex toys.
Views on the Industry
Despite being at the heart of the industry, Pipe grapples with the implications of porn in regards to the long-term effects it can have on its stars, urging aspiring actors and actresses to be absolutely sure they want to get involved in adult entertainment. However, Pipe maintains he is one of the most open-minded in the business, believing that “all women, in all shapes, sizes and ages should be appreciated by the men who appreciate them. As far as perfect sizes, I’m the wrong guy to ask. My idea of perfect varies from woman to woman…I find beauty in just about every shape and size.”Pipe has also voiced his frustration about the treatment of women within the industry, criticizing many as being hurt by the “Jackassization,” (a term referring to the MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
show, "Jackass
Jackass (TV series)
jackass is an American reality series, originally shown on MTV from 2000 to 2002, featuring people performing various dangerous, crude, ridiculous, self-injuring stunts and pranks...
," which popularizes a group of individuals performing dangerous—and arguably, degrading—stunts for laughs and shock effect) of many of the industry’s most popular films.
Following the outbreak of HIV
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome , a condition in humans in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive...
among five actors (beginning with Darren James
Darren James
Darren James is an American former pornographic actor who made worldwide headlines after testing positive for HIV.James tested positive on April 13, 2004...
) in the spring of 2004, Pipe expressed his disappointment that the advent of the Internet had opened up the door for anyone to shoot, which can exclude those involved from being in safe, professional environments and circumstances. He did, however, commend the industry for avoiding replicating the mistakes of the previous outbreak in 1999 (where Tricia Devereaux
Tricia Devereaux
Tricia Devereaux is the stage name of an American former pornographic actress.Devereaux grew up "in a small town a couple hours outside of Chicago," where she had a strict upbringing and attended a private Catholic high school.She attended college in the Midwest, got her bachelor's degree in...
and Brooke Ashley
Brooke Ashley
Brooke Ashley is the stage name of a pornographic film actress.Ashley left the industry after finding out on March 29, 1998 that she was HIV positive...
were blamed for “venturing outside the industry” until it was revealed that the infected "Patient X" was actually star Mark Wallice ) and for companies such as Platinum X covering the cost to continually test their talent.
Professional Relationships and Disputes
Pipe admits to sustaining several “professional crushes,” the most publicized of which has been contemporary starlet Aurora SnowAurora Snow
Aurora Snow is the stage name of an American pornographic actress and occasional director.-Early life:Snow was born and raised in Santa Maria, California, but also spent time in Albuquerque, New Mexico...
. More recently, he's referred to Shay Jordan
Shay Jordan
Shay Jordan , is a pornographic actress.She was born in the Philippines and later moved to Hawaii, US, where she lived with her cousins. Her cousins' father was in the Navy so the family moved frequently until settling in San Diego, California when Jordan was in her teens. She attended San Diego...
as his 'next ex-Mrs. Rog'. He also reveres former adult superstar Christy Canyon
Christy Canyon
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, who starred in many porn movies during the 80's, identified as his "first porn crush." He’s also expressed that his favorite stars of all-time are Kaitlyn Ashley and Tom Byron.
However, Pipe has also been at the heart of several controversies in the adult entertainment industry, including a public feud with director Skeeter Kerkove. Though the exact nature of the dispute has never been revealed, it is widely believed it resulted from Kerkove’s ex-wife, former adult actress and director Bridgette Kerkove
Bridgette Kerkove
Bridgette Kerkove is an American pornographic actress, director and producer.Kerkove entered the adult industry in 1998 and performed in hundreds of titles in her career. She started directing in 2001, working for companies such as Metro Studios and No Boundaries...
, tossing a drink in Pipe’s face.
Pipe has also had some public exchanges regarding former adult film superstar, Asia Carrera
Asia Carrera
Asia Carrera is a former American pornographic actress.- Early life and education :Asia Carrera was born in New York City to a Japanese father and German mother, the eldest of four siblings. She was raised in Little Silver, New Jersey, attending the Little Silver School District and Red Bank...
However, when Carrera’s husband, nutritionist and author Don Lemmon, died in a car crash in June 2006, Pipe solicited his readers for financial and emotional support for the grieving Carrera