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
Crystal Blue has built a career by refusing to fit neatly into anyone else’s box. The AVN, XBIZ and Urban X-nominated BBW performer gets candid about the realities of the adult industry, marriage, motherhood, body image, and the surprisingly normal life behind the fantasy.
From growing up in a sheltered Pentecostal environment to moving to Las Vegas with just $300 and quickly earning her first AVN nomin...
Should you keep dating when what you really want is physical intimacy—or is there a more straightforward option?
In this solo episode, Amanda answers a listener who wants a genuine relationship but hasn’t been able to move from dating into physical intimacy. She weighs whether he should wait, move on, or consider hiring a professional—and gets into dating intentions, sexual compatibility, sexless re...
Finding the right people to collaborate with shouldn't require digging through endless DMs, hoping someone is legitimate, or relying on social media algorithms to connect you.
Ted Buras created Collab GPS to give content creators a more professional way to find each other, organize collaborations, connect while traveling, and eventually handle more of the business that happens behind the scenes.
In this episode, we ta...
In this solo episode of In the Thickk of It, Amanda gets real about procrastination, overwhelm, and the trap of waiting until everything is “perfect” before you start.
From a messy house and unfinished to-do lists to putting off filming altogether, this episode is about recognizing how easily preparation can become avoidance. Sometimes the thing standing between you and the life you want isn’t abili...
What does it take to build a 20-year career in adult entertainment and still keep evolving?
Krystal Davis’ story goes far beyond what people see on screen. Before entering the adult industry, she worked in healthcare, earned a business degree, and spent 15 years teaching children with special needs. Today, she’s an award-winning creator, producer, entrepreneur, and Urban X Hall of Fame inductee.
In this ep...
After 20 years in the adult entertainment industry, Shaundam has learned that longevity has a lot less to do with what happens on camera — and a lot more to do with business, professionalism, adaptability, and constantly learning.
Shaundam brings two decades of hard-earned experience to a conversation that goes far beyond performing. He breaks down how he’s built a sustainable career while balancing fathe...
Ash Lauren joins Amanda Thickk for a candid conversation about losing over 50 pounds, overcoming food addiction, navigating body dysmorphia, and rebuilding her confidence through fitness and cosmetic surgery. She shares the realities of using Ozempic and peptides, recovering from multiple surgeries abroad, and why changing your body doesn't always change the way you see yourself.
The conversation also dives into the ...
Ken from BBW Highway has spent nearly two decades helping launch careers while staying almost entirely behind the camera. In one of his first on-camera interviews, he joins Amanda Thickk for an honest conversation about what really happens behind the scenes of the adult industry—and why professionalism, boundaries, and reputation matter far more than most people realize.
They discuss how performers break into t...
In this episode of In the Thickk of It, Amanda Thickk sits down with veteran performer Carmen Valentina for a candid, funny, and surprisingly insightful conversation about life in the adult industry, intimacy, creativity, and staying authentic after nearly two decades in the business. Carmen shares how she got her start through Craigslist, what has changed over the years, and why communication, boundaries, and genui...
In this episode of In the Thickk of It, Amanda Thickk sits down with one of her closest friends, Kris Cherry, for a raw, funny, and deeply personal conversation about life outside the adult industry. Kris opens up about everything from attending swingers parties and navigating modern relationships to surviving toxic relationships, raising a daughter as a single mom, and coping with the devastating loss of her twin s...
Eddie Jaye has spent nearly 20 years in the adult industry, survived multiple explosions during military service, and built a career by staying disciplined, adaptable, and mentally tough — but this conversation goes far beyond p*rn.
In this episode of In The Thickk Of It, Amanda Thickk sits down with Hall of Famer Eddie Jaye for a raw, funny, and surprisingly deep conversation about war, relationships, ...
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 unraveling: losing millions of dollars, his son's incarceration, the collapse of his business, and the identity crisis that followed — and how he's rebuilding from th...
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, Amanda Thickk sits down with Carissma for a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation about late-in-life success, motherhood, family reactions, money mindset, and survivin...
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 Charles and Stacy for an honest conversation about building a business together, navigating marriage inside the adult industry, and why creators get stuck chasing perfection inste...
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, Amanda Thickk sits down with Melony for a wide-ranging, candid conversation about confidence, creativity, sexuality, and building a career on your own terms.
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 ...
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 le...
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 ...
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 be...
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, Pu...
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