A bromance gone tragically wrong

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I knew those guys existed, were hot, we allegedly "straight" buddies who had met at another studio, developed a thing for each other and started a studio.

Then one day it was gone.

What was the deal.

Flash-Back

Here's a sample

Why did the other thread get shut down after 3 posts OP? And since you seem to know them better, what is your take-- were they boyfriends?

From the article:

So why exactly did he leave? Michaels says that things were "getting really bad this summer. Lots of stuff was going on there. Mental stuff. Physical fights. I knew I had to get out." So he packed up his car and drove back to Ohio. In fact, he reveals that the award-winning site he co-founded with Austin Andrews has been sold. He thinks Austin will continue to film for the new owners, but his own porn career is indefinitely on hold (despite this recent scene for Men.com, which he says he did for some quick cash). "I love the entertainment business," Zane says, "but I always kinda hated being on camera. I see myself as more of a behind-the-scenes type now."

And as for his relationship with best bud Andrews? "People would probably be surprised to know that we haven't been friends for the past year," Zane reveals. "I have so much love for that kid, but I stopped trying to figure him out. He was not a very good friend or business partner." Without going into too much detail (he wants you to read the book!), an emotional Michaels relates the disappointments and pitfalls of dealing with his former close friend (and sex partner, though he dismisses that as "just work"). "There were outside pressures, and I knew that he was never gonna be what I or the company needed." It's no secret that gay-for-pay performer Andrews became a baby daddy last year and has a girlfriend. "I take my share of the blame, and it's sad, but we will probably never talk ever again," Zane adds.

While he says his own future is "unknown" (he hopes to work on a TV show with friend and Scream creator Kevin Williamson, and there's a "special girl" with whom he'd like to patch things up), Michaels says that regret is something he's learned to live with. "I write in the book that it's okay to regret things in life," he says. "It wasn't always easy, but through working in porn, I met amazing people and I learned so much about myself. Some people, like those in my hometown, might not understand, but to me, the sex was never that big of a deal. My story is one of redemption. I lost who I was, and now I am on the path back to me. I have time to work on my cars and go fishing. I'm getting back to basics."

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reply 4 "Why did the other thread get shut down after 3 posts OP?" Mysterious. The whole Zane Michaels thing got shut down, all over: he 'wrote' that book "Shame and Fortune", moved to Men.com for a short while then there was a blackout and I don't know why. The book was marketed for a while then, what? Pulped - certainly no copies seem to be available and haven't been for some time, not even second hand. I wondered if somehow he had managed to enforce a 'right to be forgotten'. And yes, I think they were boyfriends but Zane (the blond one) was in love with best bud Andrews (the dark one, who seems to have had a girlfriend and a child).

Here's another clip. They were really rather good. Both had nice cock and balls.

I'm missing the part where this was 'tragic'.

Now THIS is a hot video with a hugely hung bottom. Featuring one of the guys discussed in this thread.

R10 - tragic because it was a case of unrequited love, the theme of this thread!

I really found those guys to be so hot together. I read or attempted to read Zane's "book". He might not realize it, but he sure comes across as deeply in love with Austin, or at least there was a time that he was.

R12 He was deeply in love, I think so too. If you have the book, please share!

Anybody got any AustinZane vids? I esp like the Twister one: so cute when Austin cums on Zane's face; Z so in love, bless him.

In this one, they don't fuck. They make love.

So they were in love then

There's love going on here too at their Previous Studio. So hot when Austin cums on Zane's hole then Zane fucks Austin for the first time

I'm not into the bi/gay4pay guys in porn but these guys did a good job of selling the fantasy,

Didn't care for Zane much, but Austin was so hot...loved his scenes on straightcollegemen.com as "Max"..there is a scene of him with this guy Kern that is so hot...can't find it online though, dammit.

Never heard of these guys until this thread. I checked out their Valentine's video and damn! That was some hot fucking. I like how regular these guys look. Their bodies are roided out... they're naturally lean with a bit of hair, and their cocks are huge. Love how affectionate they are with one another. You can feel the chemistry for sure. Sad to see they're no longer friends... and that one's dating fish.

They had amazing chemistry, and some of their scenes have been some of my 'go-to' scenes. They presented themselves as 'friends with benefits', but I thought it was obvious that Zane was in love with Austin. I mean, the way he'd eat his ass like it was breakfast (because that was Austin's favorite thing) showed a level of devotion that I don't think can be faked.

Perhaps they burned the place down with all those fucking candles.

I couldn't watch their birthday video as I've got a phobia of balloons (I know, Mary!). I don't want to be terribly anxious while watching porn, but the little that I saw looked hot.

Where did these guys start out? How'd they meet each other?

They're deceptively small. Austin, the brunet, is no taller than 5'8" and Zane is about 5'5", according to the clip at R17. By the way, their Hawaiian shirts are KID's SIZE LARGE. They are extremely petite.

And R23, there is no birthday video. What you are seeing is a Pornhub banner advertising Pornhub's birthday. The link at R15 is a Valentine's video and no balloons are involved, just about a million candles.

Haha, R22! I was thinking the same thing. Austin almost kicked them over at one point.

Did they fuck bareback in their videos? It's sometimes hard to tell if there's a condom there.

R24, Now that turns me on even more. I like little guys.

R23, The started out as 'Max' and 'Tucker' at Straightcollegemen.com (can't believe they're still in existence, with no new content for years). A couple of other guys from that site joined them over on their new site when it first started up.

[quote]And R23, there is no birthday video. What you are seeing is a Pornhub banner advertising Pornhub's birthday. The link at R15 is a Valentine's video and no balloons are involved, just about a million candles.

See R3's video.

They're cute but I laugh when I read they reunite with girlfriends.

Ah, I see, R27. Well in that case, R23, you were right to stay away from that clip. They go to town popping several of those balloons.

Haha, I know. I had to watch that section on mute. They did say that they were going to talk about their first scene together, but then they started with the balloon action. Did they ever get into it?

I'm sure they do, R30. I'm downloading now to "watch" later. Heh heh.

Zane is on chaturbate all the time shoving things up his ass. Still cute.

Ever hear from these guys anymore?

I think Austin is so sexy.

What was the tragedy? Did one of them die in the other one's arms?

R32 - where on Chaturbate? Are you sure it was the same guy (he was supposed to have 'retired')?

[quote], we allegedly "straight"

Zane had a boyfriend not so long ago.

R11 OP unrequited love isn't tragic you stupid cunt.

I checked Amazon for the Shame and Fortune book mentioned. It was there a year or so ago as a download, now I can't even find it. If anybody knows how to get a hold of a copy, please post the info. TIA!

Any update on Zane or Austin?

The straight college men guy seems to be making a go of it again with Studpups. Any news or insights on him?

I went looking for Zane's twitter but it's blank now. Last CB broadcast was 5 months ago.

Studpups hasn’t been updated in some time now either. The guy behind those sites seems shady but I do like the material (when he gets 2 guys together for anything more than a side by side).

When it first came out, I didn’t have the attention span for the long lead ups to the action, but I have come to be ok with longer videos : ) Not 18 any more myself...

Bump

Does anyone know where you can read this book?

I've put a pdf copy here The font is huge though

Austin (aka Max) never got hard from making out with Zane (aka Tucker). Zane was a fool if he thought that Austin had any romantic feelings for him or would be loyal to someone who makes him do gay stuff he is not really into even when it's for money he needs.

They're kind of hot going at it and nice cum shots too.

The book was rather interesting because SCM’s previews were my go-to spank bank site throughout Middle School into High school. It’s great to get a behind the scenes view. Zane skipped over some major trips that occurred at the site and focuses to much on his obsession with Austin.

I’m surprised those little men were getting so many woman. The description of the site owner fits his on camera creepiness.

Also, the sexual assault/rape was dismissed like it was no big deal. He just confronted him about raping a drunk woman, then gets over it and enjoys time with Austin’s family? That’s fucked up.

Thank you r45!

Yes R45 thank you. It is amazing how 'Zane' managed to disappear almost completely along with his book shortly after it came out. I have read about a third of the book R48 and in addition to raping the drunk woman, 'Austin' had a long sexual affair with an underage schoolgirl: also fucked up.

He went to Men.com then vanished.

It's always tragic when men with identically receding hairlines can't make it work.

Tes r50! I missed that part about Austin and the minor. I was skimming through it for info about Rhett. Not surprised that Rhett got a girl knocked up so early in life.

Zane’s sob story about their Hawaii trip was at best problematic. The site owners exploitation and his nonchalant attitude about flirting with 15-16 year old girls on a jacuzzi. Makes me think that they would have tried hooking up with them. Especially if Austin was more than happy to date a teenager.

I appreciate the unvarnished perspective on his experiences, but damn he sounds like someone I’d see on season 2 of Tiger King.

I find them sexy. The blond one is totally smitten. The dark one does get a hardon from making out: check out the vid upthread.

What is TES R53?

Tes = Yes. I hit the wrong keys on my phone.

Does anyone who is who in the book? Wes is obvious, but who are Kyle and the other models, mentioned in the book on the Straight College Men site?

[quote] I appreciate the unvarnished perspective on his experiences, but damn he sounds like someone I’d see on season 2 of Tiger King.

OMG, so true. Reading the ebook there was nobody in that book I was rooting for.

Their site is still inviting people to join. It belongs to Hardball Films, LLC. I haven't read Zane's book through yet, and this may be revealed in the book, but were our boys just 'models' on AustinZane.com rather than owner/operators?

They own and operate as well. Early template for onlyfans...

[quote] They own and operate as well.

You mean present tense R59?

They sold the site and copyright in around 2011/12, it's all in the book.

It is worthless without new content.

Zane used to post on justusboys around that time.

[quote] it's all in the book.

Isn't that what Fanny Craddock used to say?

I've finished the book. Zane comes off as a creepy needy person that hitched his wagon to a huge flake, Austin. Austin would just leave his ass stranded someplace. Here's a thought, don't let Austin have the keys to the car.

He freaked out when Austin and his girlfriend wanted to spend Thanksgiving together at her family's house and gasp, didn't invite Zane. He felt that the three of them were already a "family" and should have stayed together. Like what? I howled with laughter when he got heated at Austin and his girlfriend for decorating the Christmas tree without him. He even bought the star, that was his star! how dare they? Oh, and he forgot the fact that Austin's girlfriend never liked him, answered his calls, or invited him to shit. She was so petty.

Now, Austin is a dirtbag, but Zane is the real idiot for sticking around him. He was obsessed with the guy and surprised that his straight friend would choose a woman over him.

I did find it rather interesting that Rhett (Bryan) only joined the site because, as Zane so eloquently stated, he owed the courts $10,000, he had a kid on the way, and he had a "dead-end job" at Costco. Thus, Rhett, became the site's resident bottom, except that one time when he had an infection. Who the hell shares that about someone else in their book? Such a glorious mess.

What's with all the letters? I thought I was reading a book from 1910. He keeps receipts and notes about everything. Zane just needs a dominant top to put him in his place..and a shrink for everything else.

That drama around his first BFF (Drew, who died) really fucked the guy up. He comes off like a jilted lover who was betrayed by his business partner countless times. They built a business around something they didn't care much about except that it made money. That's why it was so easy for Austin to push it aside for his real obsession: Young pussy.

Whenever I read such stories about gay4payers I always think "we" deserve better than these losers. I almost didn't want to finish the book after Zane's account of hiring their first gay model who creates drama, because - OF COURSE! - he's totally in love with Zane.

WHET Zane, Austin and Rhett?

Anyone else read the book?

Yes. I had been looking for it forever to read.

Missing are all of the salacious details related to producing the porn itself. How does it feel to be having sex with another guy for money? Where are the details of feeling nervous producing scenes?

Instead he focuses on the details of two dolts in vegas dating girls while one is creepily obsessed with the other.

Thank you again for sharing.