Maitland Ward joins Blue’s Clues alum Steve Burns for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on the October 22 episode of his new podcast, Alive with Steve Burns.

The episode, “Why is Sex So Hard to Talk About?”, tackles shame, vulnerability and the lingering discomfort society has with open conversations about sex. Maitland Ward, who has built a thriving career across television, film and adult entertainment – offers her perspective on empowerment, authenticity and the freedom that comes with owning her story.

“Talking with Steve was a rare chance to really slow down and unpack the way we think and feel about sex. He created space for a meaningful, grown-up conversation about sex, shame and identity – things we all deal with but rarely say out loud. I’m proud to have been part of it.”

Ward’s appearance follows a busy year of high-profile projects, including her feature in A&E’s Secrets of Celebrity Sex Tapes and the upcoming HBO/Ample Entertainment documentary Hollywood Demons, premiering February 2026. Both explore how she redefined her public image and became one of the few performers to successfully bridge the worlds of mainstream and adult entertainment.

Fans can find Ward’s episode of Alive with Steve Burns on quality platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.

Since 2020, Ward has earned a total of 25 major industry awards, including three AVN Awards that year for Drive (Best Supporting Actress, Best Three-Way Sex Scene–G/G/B) and Favorite Camming Cosplayer, along with three XBIZ Awards for Crossover Star of the Year, Best Actress–Feature Movie, and Best Sex Scene-Feature Movie, also for Drive. In 2021, she won AVN’s Best Leading Actress for Muse and Best Boy/Girl Sex Scene for Higher Power, plus two XBIZ Awards for Best Acting–Lead and Best Sex Scene–Feature, both for Muse. In 2022, she earned XBIZ trophies for Best Acting–Lead for Muse 2 and Performer of the Year. In 2023, she claimed AVN’s Best Leading Actress for Drift and Mainstream Venture of the Year, as well as an XBIZ Award for Best Sex Scene–Feature Movie for Drift. In 2024, she won AVN’s Best Actress–Featurette for Casting Couch, and in 2025, she repeated in the same category for Pigeonholed, and took home two XMA Awards for American MILF – Best Acting–Lead and Best Sex Scene–Comedy Movie.

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