In the Thickk Of It - with Amanda Thickk

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A shocking Tinder confession years later. Robbed by Santa on Christmas Eve. Growing up around violence. An unforgettable night in Amsterdam.

Geoff—teacher, drummer, photographer, husband, and collector of unbelievable stories—talks resilience, loneliness, relationships, optimism, and human connection.

In this episode:
• Wild dating stories
• Choosing optimism
• Loneliness and relationships
• Marriage and opposites
• Amsterdam chaos
• Authenticity in the age of AI

CHAPTERS
00:00 – Embrace the cringe
00:15 – Tinder story
10:46 – Meeting his wife
19:45 – Choosing optimism
22:18 – Robbed by Santa
31:23 – Shocking confession
47:2...

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The performers may be the faces you recognize—but there’s a whole world happening behind the camera.

Cary of Salacious Perceptions shares how she went from a 12-year dental career to adult photography, content houses, and helping create Erotic Sky Magazine. She talks about professional sets, performer comfort, mentorship, safety, competition, and knowing your value.

In this episode:
• Breaking into adult photography
• Behind the scenes at content houses
• Creating Erotic Sky Magazine
• Mentorship, safety, and boundaries
• Women supporting women in the industry
• Collabs, paid sh...

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Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? In this solo episode of In The Thickk Of It, Amanda Thickk talks procrastination, productivity guilt, and how to actually get things done without driving yourself crazy.

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00:00 – The Never-Ending To-Do List
02:00 – The Chunky Monkey Method
04:30 – Prioritizing What Matters
05:35 – The Emotional Side of Productivity...

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Could your relationship survive if your partner’s job required intimacy with other people?

Dreads Way and Lyric Sky have figured out how to build a real relationship inside the adult entertainment industry while maintaining successful individual brands, growing LyricsWay together, raising families, and planning for a future far beyond performing.

In this episode of 'In the Thickk of It', Dreads Way and Lyric Sky talk about how they met, the difference between on-camera chemistry and real intimacy, and why trust without control has been essential to making their re...

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A quick birthday trip to Nicaragua turned into a wild story about customs, a stolen Rolex, friendship, money, and what really matters.

In this solo episode, Amanda shares the chaos of the trip—and the deeper reminder it gave her about prioritizing relationships, showing people you love them, and giving yourself grace when you haven’t always shown up perfectly.

In this episode:
• A chaotic arrival in Nicaragua
• The Rolex customs disaster
• Turning down thousands of dollars in work
• Why friendship can be more valuable than money

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What if the relationship patterns you keep repeating are being driven by your nervous system?

Summer Valentino joins In the Thickk of It to talk about somatic healing, attachment, trauma responses, limerence, and the role the body plays in love and relationships. We get into why certain connections feel so intense, how childhood patterns can shape attraction, and what it takes to regulate your nervous system and create healthier relationships.

Summer also shares her own healing journey and how breathwork and somatic practices can help people reconnect...

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Loneliness isn’t always about being alone—it can come from feeling unseen, misunderstood, or disconnected even when people are all around you.

Amanda shares her own experience with loneliness and six perspective shifts that can help you build deeper connections, stop depending on outside validation, and actually enjoy being yourself.

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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 nomination, Crystal shares how an unexpected path became a career. She also opens up about social media bullying, medical fat bias, BBW vs. SSBBW labels, fe...

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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 relationships, and why she doesn’t judge people who choose to see providers.

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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 talk about:

• The problem Collab GPS is trying to solve for creators
• Shadowbanning and the frustration of relying on social medi...

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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 ability—it’s simply doing the thing before you feel completely ready.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time, the right mood, or the right...

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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 episode of In the Thickk of It, Krystal talks about the business mindset behind her longevity, raising children whil...

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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 fatherhood, production, entrepreneurship, and multiple income streams — including a deep dive into the world of VR. From immersive storytelling and expensive equipment to the surpri...

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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 business of adult entertainment, why escorting became her primary career, what thousands of clients have taught her about men, relationships, and infidelity, plus how a lifelong love of gaming unexpectedly...

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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 the business, the reality of STI testing and industry safety, common mistakes newcomers make, dating after years in adult entertainment, traveling the world while running a production co...

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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 genuinely enjoying the work have been key to her longevity.

The conversation dives into industry misconceptions, domination and fetish content, fan encounters, social media struggles, and the...

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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 sister.

The two discuss red flags, green flags, dating after heartbreak, why Kris still believes her person is out there, and how friendship...

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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, masculinity, meditation, creator burnout, and finding peace in chaos.

Eddie opens up about military trauma, being blown up multiple times overseas, how meditation changed hi...

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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 the ground up. They talk about what it really takes to make it as a musician today, the truth about record labels, the crypto trade that m...

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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 surviving (and thriving) in a complicated industry.

Carissma opens up about entering adult entertainment after raising four sons, becoming a grandmother, navigating judgment from her hometown, and approaching co...

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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 instead of progress.

They break down what it’s really like filming VR adult content, why solo content often outperforms partnered scenes, and how boundaries, care, and co...

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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.

Melony opens up about transitioning from elite stripping and fine-dining kitchens into adult content creation, navigating chemistry on set, producing her own scenes, and why storytelling still matters in a...

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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 almost nothing and carving out success in an industry that repeatedly told her “no.”

The conversation dives into confidence, self-worth, body image, bounda...

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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 leadership to becoming a recognized name in adult entertainment. They explore how confidence is built, not given, why branding and persistence matter more than gatekeepers, and...

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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 with amateur shoots to building a profitable production company, why professionalism and ethics matter more than clout, and how platform shifts, algorithms, and monetization changes have...

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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 desired doesn’t always mean being understood.

Ashlyn opens up about dating inside and outside the adult industry, bisexuality, getting engaged to...

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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 BBW, BBW Adventures, and Jeff’s Models. Together, Amanda and Julie dive deep into what it really means to build confidence as a pl...

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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 Entertainment Group, Vivid Entertainment Group, and large-scale events such as the Lollapalooza Tour. But this conversation isn’t about titles — it’s about what actually happens when the c...

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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 neurodivergence, including ADHD, autism awareness, masking, and late diagnosis — especially for women in high-visibility careers.

Together, Amanda an...

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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. Brother Love breaks down what really happens on set: how camera angles and performer awareness make or break a scene, why big butts an...

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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 independent creator.

She opens up about stepping away from the industry to...

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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 business side too: launching seven niche sites, mastering daily content output, and using smart organization to turn cre...

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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 leaving a religious upbringing to reinventing her career and redefining her boundaries — Amanda shares how every breakthrough in her life came from lea...

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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 that helped her protect her health, creativity, and peace. We also talk mentorship, 12-step wisdom, trusting a higher power, navigating modern creator culture, building fan connection, and the...

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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, explains why emotional disconnection kills desire, and shows how small mindset shifts and honest conversation can completely transform your sex life.

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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-savvy creator, plus why showing up prepared (and on time) is 75% of success. We cover posing practice that actually works, fitness/nutrition routines that fit real life, and consent-first advice for...

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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 to pull yourself out of heavy moments and back into alignment.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough, stuck in comparison...

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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 with staying power.

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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, and practical advice to help you improve your confidence, connection, and experiences in the bedroom.

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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.

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