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
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 of the season.
Carmela shares the story behind her journey — from walking away from family expectations and surviving abusive relationships to rebuilding her life with almo...
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, confidence, branding, and what it actually takes to build a sustainable career as a creator.
Nina shares her journey from working in sexual health advocacy and nonprofit leade...
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 helped launch her career for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about building longevity as a creator and producer.
Kyle breaks down how he went from struggling wit...
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 Peaks for a raw, funny, and surprisingly deep conversation about what adult work is actually like behind the persona. They talk body image, weight loss, confidence, and why being...
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.
With over 8+ years as a professional performer, Julie Ginger opens up about her journey from posting online for validation to working with major BBW studios like Plumper Pass, Pure ...
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, media, and adult entertainment, including with major record labels and entertainment powerhouses like Def American Recordings, Warner Bros. Records, Reprise Records, Elektra Ent...
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 navigating social media perception, balancing a demanding career with being a present parent, and the realities of burnout, body image, and loneliness that often go unseen online. The episode also dives into ...
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 — from balancing school drop-offs and set call times, to why modern porn feels so different from the “porn star era,” to the brutal reality of trying to survive on platforms like OnlyFans in 2025. Broth...
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 working as a Toby Keith “Whiskey Girl”, doing calendar shoots, and promo modeling in Las Vegas… to creating niche, fetish-style content online, and eventually building a full-time career as an i...
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 from Texas schoolteacher to filming over 5,000 scenes, why stamina and mindset matter more than hype, and what it really takes to last in front of—and behind—the camera.
We dive into the b...
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, Amanda explores one of the biggest truths behind personal and professional growth: your next win is almost always hiding behind the thing you’re resisting most.
Through her own journey — from lea...
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 career. Ava opens up about burnout and recovery, why authenticity matters more than ever, how live platforms changed the game, setting real boundaries on set, and the mindset shifts tha...
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.
Amanda dives deep into the real reason relationships lose their spark and teaches you how to reignite intimacy through Presence, Acceptance, Communication, and Exploration. She shares candid personal stories, explai...
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 professionalism behind the scenes: planning shoots, setting boundaries, negotiating rates, and choosing quality over clout. Taylor shares her path from art/modeling and cam work to marketing-...
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, Amanda reframes value as self-respect, responsibility, and authenticity. She opens up about personal loss, the struggles many face with depression and loneliness, and shares five actionable ways...
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 wife, what it’s like balancing adult work with real intimacy, and why professionalism and branding matter for creators. Candid conversation on body confidence, trust, and building a career...
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, aftercare, and size, Amanda shares candid stories and insider perspective to show why what looks hot on camera doesn’t always feel good in real life. This episode is packed with real talk, humor...
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 growing up as a straight-A student to navigating anxiety, body image, and the pressures of sex work, Kyla opens up about her journey with refreshing honesty.
We dive into:
- How she transitioned from t...
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 switching gears, my biggest public-space pet peeve, and what I’m most proud of.
Topics: intimacy & connection, confidence and body image, creator life, industry myths vs. reality, bo...
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 insider stories about collabs, customs, and why nutrition matters more than you think—nothing is off-limits.
They also dive into the future of porn in an age of AI, the real truth about BBW rep...
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