In the Thickk Of It - with Amanda Thickk

Ep #26: Kris Cherry- She's Been Through Hell... And Still Believes in Love

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2415145/fan_mail/new] 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, family, and hope can carry us through even the darkest seasons of life. This episode is filled with laughter, vulnerability, relationship advice, and a reminder that no matter what you've been through, it's possible to keep your heart open. Topics Discussed: *Dating and relationships after 40 *Why some women don't see porn as cheating *Swingers parties, open-mindedness, and modern sexuality *Single motherhood and raising children alone *Red flags vs. green flags in relationships *Domestic violence and recovering from toxic relationships *Grief after losing a twin sibling *Maintaining hope after heartbreak *Friendship, healing, and emotional resilience *Why Kris still believes in true love Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Finding Out Amanda's Secret Job 03:00 Women Watching Porn 04:15 Swingers Parties & The Green Door 08:00 Wild Party Stories 10:00 Becoming a Mom at 37 12:00 Is Porn Cheating? 13:30 Still Believing in Love 15:00 Surviving a Toxic Relationship 20:00 Forgiveness & Boundaries 22:00 Dating the Wrong Men 25:00 Losing a Twin Sister 28:00 Dating Advice for Amanda 29:00 Red Flags vs Green Flags 32:00 The Little Things Matter 35:00 Staying Positive Through Hard Times 36:00 Grief, Depression & Healing 40:00 Never Giving Up on Love 42:00 Final Thoughts Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2415145/support] 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

Ep #25: Eddie Jaye- Hall of Fame Porn Star Opens Up About War, Trauma & Love

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2415145/fan_mail/new] 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 his life, and why structure, routines, and mental discipline became essential for survival — both in life and in the adult industry. The two also discuss dating while working in p*rn, male insecurity and competition, emotional connection, money, retirement plans, and why Eddie is considering leaving the U.S. for Thailand. This episode is about resilience, reinvention, emotional intelligence, and learning how to move through life with intention instead of fear. Topics Covered *Eddie Jaye’s military background and surviving war *PTSD, meditation, and mental discipline *Dating and relationships in the adult industry *Competition and insecurity between male performers *Porn, money, and content creation evolution *Masculinity, vulnerability, and emotional growth *Building routines, structure, and internal peace *Fear, confidence, and taking action anyway *Retirement plans and moving to Thailand *Creating a life with freedom and options Find Eddie Jaye on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eddiejayeallday Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2415145/support] 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

Ep #24: Brian Jackson- Midlife, Music, & Making It Back

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2415145/fan_mail/new] 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 made him millions during COVID, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. Honest, funny, and unexpectedly moving — this one hits for anyone navigating a major life reset. Follow Brian Jackson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyngb333 [https://www.instagram.com/kyngb333/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2415145/support] 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2415145/fan_mail/new] 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 [https://www.instagram.com/a_dose_of_carissma] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2415145/support] 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2415145/fan_mail/new] 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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2415145/support] 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!