In the Thickk Of It - with Amanda Thickk

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!

  1. APR 24

    Ep #23: Carissma Rizzi DeLuca- How This PTA Mom & Nationaly Pool Champion Became an Adult Star

    Send us Fan Mail 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 content creation strictly as a business. She also breaks down industry gatekeeping, cancel culture, professionalism, and why mentorship — especially for male talent — is desperately needed. The episode dives into her upcoming film Fem Dom, a cinematic project centered on power, storytelling, and representation, along with her vision for expanding beyond performance into production, legacy work, and creative ownership. This conversation is about reinvention, boundaries, intelligence, and choosing momentum over fear — at any age. Topics Covered * From PTA mom to adult industry creator * Motherhood, family reactions, and small-town judgment * Entering the industry later in life * Treating adult content like a business * Making money passively from past work * Gatekeeping, cancel culture, and professionalism * Mentoring male talent and industry standards * Body image, aging, and self-confidence * Creating Fem Dom and stepping into filmmaking * Reinvention, longevity, and creative control Find Carissma DeLuca's Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/a_dose_of_carissma Support the show 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

    56 min
  2. APR 9

    Ep #22: Blush Erotica: A Married Couple Running an Adult Business (Here’s How It Actually Works)

    Send us Fan Mail 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 communication shape a healthier production environment. The conversation also explores their transition from corporate work into adult media, mentoring new models, and expanding into a new VR media company focused on immersive storytelling beyond adult content. If you’ve been overthinking your next move, this episode is a reminder: do the thing, let people grow with you, and improve in public. Topics Covered * Charles & Stacy Lyle’s origin story * Building and growing Blush Erotica * Marriage and business partnership * Filming VR content (behind the scenes) * Solo vs partnered content psychology * Professionalism, trust, and boundaries on set * Supporting and mentoring new models * Expanding into VR media and storytelling * Momentum over perfection Follow Charles & Stacy from Blush Erotica HERE: https://x.com/Blush_Erotica Support the show 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

    53 min
  3. MAR 26

    Ep #21: Melony Melons- What Nobody Tells You About Owning Your Content

    Send us Fan Mail 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 an era dominated by fast, disposable content. They also talk attraction, intelligence, dating while building a brand, and what it takes to think beyond the camera and into ownership, production, and longevity. This episode blends humor, honesty, and insight — offering a rare look at how a performer with multiple careers thinks about art, intimacy, money, and creative control. Topics Covered * Melony Melons’ path from elite dancer to adult performer * Working in Michelin-level kitchens and creative burnout * Transitioning into mainstream adult work * Producing and owning your own content * Cosplay, parody, and storytelling in adult scenes * Attraction, intelligence, and chemistry on set * Dating while building a brand and protecting income * Confidence, body image, and self-perception * Long-term thinking vs short-term visibility * Future plans: producing, writing, and expanding creatively Follow Melony Melons HERE: https://www.instagram.com/milfmelonymelons Support the show 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

    40 min
  4. MAR 12

    Ep #20: Carmela Clutch: How Trauma Turned Into Unstoppable Drive

    Send us Fan Mail 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, boundaries, and the reality of building a career without gatekeepers. Carmela also talks about marketing herself as a curvy creator, creating demand on her own terms, and why protecting your peace sometimes means becoming the villain in other people’s stories. This episode goes far beyond adult entertainment. It’s a conversation about resilience, autonomy, and learning to choose yourself — unapologetically. Topics Covered • Carmela Clutch’s journey from college honors to adult industry success • Leaving family expectations and choosing self-preservation • Building confidence without validation • Body image and earning respect as a curvy creator • Marketing and branding without gatekeepers • Surviving abusive relationships and reclaiming autonomy • Protecting peace, boundaries, and emotional energy • Friendship, chosen family, and women supporting women • The hunger and mindset of self-made creators • Living unapologetically — personally and professionally Follow Carmela Clutch HERE: https://link.me/carmela_clutch Support the show 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

    54 min
  5. FEB 27

    Ep #19: Nina Nova: The Truth About Intimacy Most Couples Miss

    Send us Fan Mail 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 how performers navigate intimacy, relationships, and emotional connection both on and off camera. This episode goes beyond sex to unpack real intimacy — communication, trust, rituals of connection, and the difference between performance and real-life relationships — offering insight that’s valuable whether you’re a creator, a partner, or simply curious about what intimacy really means. Topics Covered * Nina Nova’s transition from nonprofit work to adult entertainment * Building confidence, brand identity, and long-term visibility * How performers break into mainstream studios independently * Networking, persistence, and creating opportunities without agents * Porn vs. real life: performance, fantasy, and education * What intimacy looks like beyond sex * Relationships, communication, and emotional connection * Navigating partnerships inside and outside the industry * Nina’s future plans: production, directing, and creative control Follow Nina Nova HERE: https://allmylinks.com/ninanovaxoxo Support the show 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

    51 min
  6. FEB 12

    Ep #18: Kyle Balls- The Man Who Discovered Me & What He Taught Me

    Send us Fan Mail 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 impacted creators across the industry. The conversation also explores mentorship without gatekeeping, dating and relationships behind the camera, and the realities most people never see. This episode is a rare look at adult content creation as a business — focused on strategy, sustainability, and what it actually takes to last. Topics Covered * Kyle Balls’ journey and the rise of WCA Productions * Early struggles, slow growth, and delayed success * Why story-based episodic content changed the market * Paying talent vs. modern “collab culture” * Platform shifts, algorithms, and lost ad revenue * Viral moments, visibility, and audience growth * Behind-the-scenes production vs. fantasy * Mentorship, ethics, and professionalism * Dating and relationships in the adult industry * Advice for new producers and creators Follow Kyle Balls and WCA Productions HERE: http://allmylinks.com/WCAproductions Support the show 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

    1h 2m
  7. JAN 29

    Ep #17: Ashlyn Peaks on Weight Loss, Body Image, and Owning Every Version of Herself

    Send us Fan Mail 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 a partner who isn’t in the business, and how real intimacy is built through trust, communication, and boundaries — not just sex. She also speaks candidly about industry politics, professionalism, social media boundaries, and advocating for herself as her career evolves. Beyond adult entertainment, the conversation explores health, fitness, longevity, independence, and the reality of building a life that feels authentic while working in a highly visible industry. This episode is chaotic, reflective, hilarious, and honest — a behind-the-scenes look at confidence that’s earned, not performed. Topics covered: • Ashlyn Peaks’ journey in the adult industry • Body image, weight loss, and confidence • Industry labels, stereotypes, and boundaries • Relationships outside adult entertainment • Bisexuality, intimacy, and emotional connection • Health, fitness, and long-term wellness • Authenticity on camera vs real life 0:00 – 1:20 | “Do you not see the body attached to this?” — intro 1:20 – 4:10 | Meeting Ashlyn Peaks & first impressions 4:10 – 7:30 | Weight loss, confidence, and loving yourself at every size 7:30 – 11:15 | Body types, industry labels, and being put in boxes 11:15 – 14:50 | Entering the adult industry & early expectations 14:50 – 18:40 | MILF labels, stereotypes, and reclaiming identity 18:40 – 22:30 | Confidence on camera vs real life off camera 22:30 – 26:45 | Attraction, bisexuality, and real chemistry 26:45 – 30:40 | Relationships outside the industry & engagement 30:40 – 34:50 | Intimacy, trust, and emotional safety 34:50 – 39:10 | Industry boundaries & social media respect 39:10 – 42:50 | Calling out bad behavior & protecting reputation 42:50 – 47:30 | Friendship, loyalty, and genuine connection 47:30 – 51:40 | Life beyond performing & personal passions 51:40 – 56:20 | Health, fitness, weight loss, and longevity 56:20 – 1:00:10 | Confidence, aging, and owning your choices 1:00:10 – End | What’s next for Ashlyn Peaks & final thoughts 🔔 Subscribe for more unfiltered, long-form conversations. Follow Ashlyn Peaks: https://link.me/officialashlynpeaks Support the show 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

    56 min

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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!

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