Interesting, @SexyAsianBitch !
On the Nevada side, I think I can explain that one. I live in Nevada--but a seven-hour drive from Las Vegas. I'm thinking there is a huge porn community out in the rurals who are looking for stuff in . . . Las Vegas.
Hmm. I enjoy instrumental surf when I need something upbeat, like the Mermen, Aqua Velvets, Dick Dale and the Del-Tones. Also a jazz fan, particularly Dave Brubeck. On the rock side, Steely Dan is a big favorite (there's that jazz thing again).
Agree with both Firefly and Cowboy Bebop.
On the reading side, my two favorites are the Republic of Cinnabar Navy (RCN) series by David Drake for historical models adapted to a Napoleonic-flavored sci-fi setting, and the old Retief stories by Keith Laumer for a dose of diplomatic sarcasm and...