Sapphire’s Earplay, the long-running adult podcast hosted by Mehgan Sapphire, has received a nomination for Favorite Adult Podcast at the 2025 AVN Awards. Fans can cast votes once per day through the official AVN voting platform.

The nomination marks another milestone for Sapphire, whose show has been a fixture in sex positive media for more than 17 years.

“I’m so delighted that, after 17 years, Sapphire’s Earplay is still getting recognized in the biz,” Sapphire said in a statement. “Truly excited as a Black female artist to be nominated again and maybe win. Despite the saturation of podcasts over the years, it’s incredible to still have guests interested in coming and sharing their stories with my earbuds.”

Launched in 2009, Sapphire’s Earplay began as a college radio program and later expanded into a nationally recognized podcast. Over the years, Sapphire has hosted shows across major platforms, including SiriusXM, iHeartMedia, and Vivid, while continuing to produce her flagship program independently.

The podcast is widely regarded as one of the longest-running shows centered on sexuality, blending candid interviews, education, and personal storytelling. Sapphire describes her work as “sexual edu tainment,” using conversation and lived experience to inform and engage listeners.

In addition to her work as a broadcaster, Sapphire is expanding her role in the industry as a sex-positive advocate and aspiring intimacy coordinator. Her continued evolution has helped Sapphire’s Earplay maintain relevance in an increasingly crowded podcast landscape.

A full list of nominees for the AVN Fan Awards is available through the AVN Awards voting site. Winners will be determined by fan voting ahead of the annual ceremony.

Follow Sapphire’s Earplay on X at @mehgansapphire