Matt Cole: The Gay Porn Blog Comeback Interview

I’ve said it here a million times: A gay porn star never retires … but when Matt Cole called it quits in 2007 — after a stunning, award-filled two-years in porn — I was genuinely flummoxed. The voracious power-bottom won everyone’s hearts with his handsome face, deep-set eyes, killer bod and unstoppably hungry ass.

When I caught wind of his impending comeback last week on Twitter (where he announced he was getting ready to film “Trunks 6” alongside Kyle King for Hot House), I couldn’t wait to get re-aquatinted with this superhottie (he had a sick body before, and now his body is just fucking insane.) I’m grateful (and honored) he let me do his first post-comeback interview (note to self: after a long day at work I *do* want to see this!)

GayPornBlog: Let’s start at the beginning — or, in this case — the end: When we last heard from you in 2007, you were riding high on an incredible two-year run in porn, having starred in about 30 films and snagging some of the industry’s biggest awards (best newcomer, best bottom, among others). You said you were retiring because you wanted to be remembered “on top” and also wanted to return to personal training. So, how have you been ?

Matt Cole: Its true…when I decided to leave porn there were a number of factors that I considered. I had a really great time for those two years. I met and got to work with so many people that I had admired for years prior to being in the industry.  The whole experience over the two years was actually quite surreal. When I decided to do porn back in 2004 and sent my pictures into the studios I could never have imagined it would have become what it did.  Over that 2 year period I filmed a lot of great movies and was traveling quite often. I missed personal training  and felt that it was appropriate to leave gracefully when i was still at the top of my game.  The last four years have kind of flown by. I was in a relationship with a great man for the majority of that time. I became a father (to a beautiful boxer puppy) who is currently the love of my life and I went back to a very successful personal training business here in Chicago.  Life has been great!

So, how’d you know you were ready to come back?

I’ve been contemplating a return to the industry for a while but i needed to know it was the right time.  I wanted to do things a little differently this time.  I’m older, wiser and I’ve had 5 years at the gym to pack on some muscle which Im really excited to show everyone.  I contacted Hot House and told them I was interested in making a comeback and they welcomed me with open arms.  After I spoke with director Steven Scarborough on the phone I knew that I was making the right decision.  I live life in the moment.  Sometimes you have to sit back and enjoy the ride and see where life takes you.  I do know that I will remain living in Chicago and plan on continuing to personal train full time.  Honestly, I’d be happy filming 4-5 movies a year this time around.  It will be nice to see people from the industry again and to attend events such as the Grabby Awards and the GAYVN awards.  I always enjoyed meeting fans over the years and I look forward to being able to do that at events throughout the year.

 

Are you back for good?

Who can say really.  I always loved working with Steven and his crew at Hot House so I am sure this will be more than a one time thing.  I myself am very excited about my comeback movie being Trunks 6.  I always felt that Trunks 2 was one of my best movies and its probably the movie that most fans still complement to this day.  When Steven told me he was filming Trunks 6 I knew I was making the right decision.  When I heard that my co-star was going to be Kyle King, well, I was sold!

 

In your time off from porn, did you keep tabs on what’s been going on in the industry? Did you stay in touch with any of your “porn friends”?

I have to say I have really fallen out of touch with most of the happenings in the industry. Of course I still watch LOTS of porn, I always have.  There is definitely a hot, new stable of men out there who I would be honored to work with.  Its funny to me cause when I was doing porn 5 years ago I didn’t have a Facebook account, I didn’t have an iPhone and I certainly didn’t “tweet”  I actually joined Twitter a few days ago  and its amazing to me how quickly news of my return spread.  Its also great to see so many faces from the past who I am now able to get into contact with so easily.  Technology has definitely made it a lot easier to get and stay in touch with people.  For the record my twitter account is @mattcolexxx, my facebook account is facebook.com/themattcole and my email address is xxxmattcole@gmail.com.

I’m sure fans are excited to get back in touch! But first, let’s dish! Who from this “hot, new stable” are you dying to work with?

 

I never like to name names…but what I can tell you is that I LOVE muscle and big cock….maybe you can figure out a few that I’m itching to get my hands on who weren’t around 5 years ago when I was filming.

I can think of a few! From your perspective, how has the industry changed over the last 4-5 years since you left?

I definitely see a major resurgence in bareback porn and  I still stand by my decision to only participate in safe sex videos.  However, I don’t judge anyone for what they choose to do either on or off camera.  I have also seen how the internet has changed porn as we know it today.  Porn is so easily accessible on so many outlets and basically anyone can be a “pornstar” from the privacy of their own bedrooms.  I think like all other areas of media things are evolving quickly and will continue to do so.  I’m happy to say that I was part of the industry five years ago but I’m also excited to see where things are going.

 

I think part of the reason you were such a successful star is because you were very dedicated and always made yourself accessible to your fans. You were great about updating your blog and Yahoo group and you had a reputation for always responding to emails from fans. Do you plan on being as dedicated this time around? Are you planning on doing anything different?

 

I love my fans so much. It’s funny cause I feel like I get recognized more now than I did five years ago at the height of my career.  I have always felt if someone took the time to reach out to me that it was more than appropriate for me to respond.  Now with things like Facebook and Twitter I can communicate with so many more people on a day to day basis and I love that.  I always loved making appearances at clubs and events and fully intend on continuing to do that as much as my schedule will allow (remember I have a dog to take care of these days).  I’m really excited to hear and see peoples reactions to my big return.

About your fans: tell us your funniest/craziest fan experience. Have you ever (knowingly) slept with a fan?

 

I love how people react to me when they meet me.  Guys are always so gracious and full of compliments and that puts a smile on my face.  People always tell me I am shorter in person than they expected which I find funny. Have I slept with fans?  Oh I’m sure I have … lots of guys don’t let on that they know who I am until after the fact. I think a lot of guys don’t bring it up because they don’t want me to be turned off that they know who I am. It doesn’t really matter to me at all. There was one time I had sex with a guy and after he asked if he could take a picture with me cause, “his friends will never believe that he slept with me.” That was a bit different for me … to say the least.

 

On your personal sex life, how has being this “huge, famous porn star” affected it? Have you found that it’s made it harder for you to have sex (say, because people get intimidated?) or easier (because people recognize you, etc)

Sex is easy to find for just about anyone these days so I don’t think being in porn has made it harder or easier for me to get laid.  I will say that a lot of people tell me that I am intimidating and hard to approach.  I really wish that everyone knew that i was such an easy going guy and very laid back and friendly. There are many characteristics about men that turn me on but one of the most important is confidence.  If a guy is confident in his approach towards me I’m definitely turned on. I love when a guy knows what he wants and he goes and gets it. THAT’S sexy!

We’ve talked about how the industry has changed in the last five years, but how has Matt Cole changed? You’ve obviously spent a lot of time building up your body, but what else has changed?  Have you tastes changed sexually? Can we expect you to do things you didn’t do 5 years ago?

 

I’m five years older now … I’ve matured a lot … I was in a very serious relationship for four years with a great guy. I always told him I entered that relationship a boy and left it a man. I’m successful in my personal training business, I’m more disciplined with my body and generally more responsible in every aspect of my life. I definitely have more confidence now than I did five years ago. I’m more confident about my body and my sexuality and definitely more open to new things sexually.  I’ve tried new things and I’m willing to try others.  As for doing things on film that I didn’t do five years ago?  You’re just gonna have to wait and see.  ;)

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