In the Thickk Of It - with Amanda Thickk
Join Amanda Thickk, a bold and unapologetic adult performer, as she shares her personal insights and sits down with fellow adult stars, content creators, and entrepreneurs to uncover the real people behind the public personas.
"In the Thickk of It" goes beyond the spotlight of the adult industry to explore raw, honest conversations about life, personal journeys, and what it really means to be in the business. Expect candid discussions, fun sex stories, and heartfelt moments as Amanda dives deep into the human side of the industry—breaking down stereotypes and celebrating the diversity of the people who live it. Unfiltered, unapologetic, and always entertaining, this is the show where no topic is off-limits.
Tune in for a mix of laughter, vulnerability, and plenty of spicy moments!
Episodes
25 episodes
Ep #24: Brian Jackson- Midlife, Music, & Making It Back
Amanda Thickk sits down with guitarist Brian Jackson — known for his work with Skin Lab and Tommy Vext and as the founder of rock band INVIDIA — in a candid conversation that goes far beyond music.Brian shares the story of his midlife un...
Ep #23: Carissma Rizzi DeLuca- How This PTA Mom & Nationaly Pool Champion Became an Adult Star
Carissma Rizzi DeLuca never planned this life. She went from PTA mom and small-town bar manager to award-nominated adult performer, podcast host of 'Explicity Urs Podcast', and now — filmmaker.In this episode of In the Thickk of It, Ama...
Ep #22: Blush Erotica: A Married Couple Running an Adult Business (Here’s How It Actually Works)
Charles and Stacy Lyle are the husband-and-wife team behind Blush Erotica, building immersive adult content with a focus on trust, professionalism, and innovation.In this episode of In the Thickk of It, Amanda Thickk sits down with Char...
Ep #21: Melony Melons- What Nobody Tells You About Owning Your Content
Melony Melons is not just a performer — she’s a former top-tier dancer, Michelin-trained chef, creative producer, and strategic thinker who approaches the adult industry like a long-term business.In this episode of In the Thickk of It, ...
Ep #20: Carmela Clutch: How Trauma Turned Into Unstoppable Drive
Carmela Clutch is an adult performer, creator, and self-made entrepreneur who built her career from the ground up. In this episode of In the Thickk of It, Amanda Thickk sits down with Carmela for one of the most raw and personal conversations o...
Ep #19: Nina Nova: The Truth About Intimacy Most Couples Miss
Nina Nova is an award-nominated performer, sex educator, and rising creative force in the adult industry. In this episode of In the Thickk of It, Amanda Thickk sits down with Nina for a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation about intimacy, conf...
Ep #18: Kyle Balls- The Man Who Discovered Me & What He Taught Me
Kyle Balls is a veteran independent producer and the founder of WCA Productions, known for reshaping the adult industry through story-driven, episodic content. In this episode of In the Thickk of It, Amanda Thickk sits down with the mentor who ...
Ep #17: Ashlyn Peaks on Weight Loss, Body Image, and Owning Every Version of Herself
Ashlyn Peaks is an adult performer and content creator known for her outspoken personality, confidence, and unfiltered honesty about life in the adult industry.In this episode of In The Thickk Of It, Amanda Thickk sits down with Ashlyn ...
Ep #16: Julie Ginger- What It’s REALLY Like Being a BBW in the Adult Industry
In this episode of In the Thickk of It, Amanda Thickk sits down with iconic BBW star and industry veteran Julie Ginger for an unfiltered, honest conversation about confidence, body image, sex work, and survival in the adult industry.Wit...
Ep #15: Brian Gross- A Top Publicist for Stars Explains How Careers Are Really Built
In this Season 2 premiere of In the Thickk of It, Amanda Thickk sits down with Brian Gross for a behind-the-scenes look at how careers are really built — and why most don’t last.Brian is a longtime publicist who has worked across music,...
Ep #14: Raw, Honest, & Unfiltered with Adult Star Mia James
In this honest and wide-ranging conversation, Amanda Thickk sits down with adult performer and creator Mia James to talk about identity, motherhood, mental health, and life behind the public image.Mia opens up about navigat...
Ep #13: Parenting, Porn & Perfect Camera Angles with Brother Love
A veteran of the adult industry, single dad, and unapologetic straight-shooter… today I’m sitting down with Brother Love for one of the most honest behind-the-scenes conversations you’ll ever hear.We talk about everything...
Ep #12: From Mom Life to Adult Star: Lala Tada’s Unexpected Journey
In this episode of “In the Thickk of It”, Amanda Thickk sits down with creator and performer Lala Tada to talk about her non-linear journey into the adult industry and the life she’s built around it. Lala shares how she went from ...
Ep #11: How a Texas Teacher Became an Adult Industry Icon – Christian XXX Tells All
Amanda Thickk sits down with performer-producer Christian XXX for a raw, hilarious, and insightful talk about the adult industry’s evolution—from VHS and DVDs to fan sites, streaming, and now the rise of AI. Christian shares how he went ...
Ep #10: The Thing You’re Resisting Might Change Your Life
Amanda Thickk returns with a powerful and personal solo episode of In the Thickk of It, recorded live on location at Exxxotica New Jersey — her first year premiering the podcast at the event. In this raw and motivational episode, Amand...
Ep #9: Ava Devine’s Return to the Spotlight
Amanda Thickk sits down with iconic performer Ava Devine for a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation about returning to the industry after a long hiatus, rebuilding authentic confidence, and finding spiritual balance in a high-energy caree...
Ep #8: How to Fix a Boring S*x Life Without Breaking Up
In this solo episode of In the Thickk of It, adult performer and intimacy pro Amanda Thickk breaks down her simple four-step PACE Method for rebuilding connection and bringing excitement back into the bedroom.Amand...
Ep #7: Taylor Nicole on Branding, Confidence & The Business of Being an Adult Creator
Taylor Nicole joins “In the Thickk of It” to talk branding, confidence, and building a career in the adult industry—neon-red hair, tattoos, and all. We get into how her “trashy, never classy” on-camera persona contrasts with serious professiona...
Ep #6: Redefining “High Value”- 5 Ways to Build Real Self-Respect
In this powerful solo episode of In the Thickk of It, Amanda Thickk—adult performer and intimacy pro—dives into mental health, grief, and what it really means to be a “high value” man or woman. Instead of chasing internet labels, Amand...
Ep #5: Oliver Faze Opens Up- Balancing Work, Love, and Real Life
Oliver Faze on love, limits, and longevity in adult entertainment. We talk about dating while in the industry, why he stepped away, and how he returned, and the communication that makes his marriage work. He shares how he first met his w...
Ep #4: Adult Film vs Real Sex: 6 Myths That Kill Intimacy
In this solo episode of In the Thickk of It, adult performer and intimacy pro Amanda Thickk breaks down six common myths about porn sex versus real sex—and what actually builds intimacy. From positions, silence, speed, readiness, after...
Ep #3: From Straight-A Student to Adult Film Star: Kyla Keys Unfiltered
In this episode of In the Thickk of It, Amanda sits down with adult film star Kyla Keys for a raw and unfiltered conversation about life behind the camera, creativity, and the realities of being in the adult industry. From growi...
Ep #2: Top 10 Questions Fans Always Ask Me
In this intro Q&A, I answer the top 10 questions new listeners ask most: how I started in the adult industry, what surprised me most about the industry, what my family thinks of it, the moment that changed my body-confidence, ADHD and switc...
Ep #1: PuertoRock Gets Real About P*rn, Fitness & Fame
In this debut episode, Amanda Thickk sits down with legendary male performer PuertoRockXXX to talk about his two decades in the adult industry. From his unexpected start on Craigslist and the hilarious way he got his stage name, to insid...
Welcome to In The Thickk Of It: Unfiltered Conversations Start Here
This is the episode where it all begins. In The Thickk Of It is a space for real conversations—fun, unfiltered, and full of connection. You’ll hear interviews with adult industry pros (and a few unexpected guests), plus solo episodes w...