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The Rialto Report

Ashley West

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Audio, photo, and documentary archives from the golden age of adult film in New York, and beyond. Established 2013.

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  1. Tina Marie – Good Tina, Bad Tina – Part 2: Podcast 177

    · 58 min · Episode 177

    Tina Marie straddled two completely different worlds: by day, you could find her behind a desk in a Beverly Hills legal office or by the pool of the senior living community she found her way into. On nights and…

  2. Tina Marie – Good Tina, Bad Tina – Part 1: Podcast 176

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 176

    When you think of adult video vixens in the 1980s, you may think of Ginger Lynn, Christy Canyon, or Traci Lords. But they weren’t the only fan favorites on the scene. Take Tina Marie: she was like a Robert Crumb…

  3. Unknowing Ray Horsch – Episode 5: Darkness, Podcast 175

    · 46 min · Episode 175

    A look back at Ray's controversial life and work in his last years, in light of the investigation into the disappearance of several women.

  4. Unknowing Ray Horsch – Episode 4: Turning Point, Podcast 174

    · 43 min · Episode 174

    After the death of his wife, Ray Horsch returned to the world of adult film.

  5. Unknowing Ray Horsch – Episode 3: Crime, Podcast 173

    · 38 min · Episode 173

    A few years after first meeting Ray Horsch, I returned to his home in Philadelphia to film an interview with him. It was there, and in subsequent visits, that I met a number of people who knew him: filmmakers,…

  6. Unknowing Ray Horsch – Episode 2: Performance, Podcast 172

    · 35 min · Episode 172

    When I first visited Ray Horsch at his home in Philadelphia to interview him, most of the conversation was about New York in the early 1970s. More specifically, Times Square. The adult movie theaters. The live sex…

  7. Unknowing Ray Horsch – Episode 1: Youth, Podcast 171

    · 32 min · Episode 171

    Today the Rialto Report re-visits our relationship and the various interviews with Ray Horsch, the subject of a ongoing murder investigation. This isn’t a normal Rialto Report series: needless to say, much of it is…

  8. Brandy Alexandre – 2000 Days, Part 2: Podcast 170

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 170

    The concluding part of Brandy's story - and tales of Buttman, John Stagliano, People's Court, being blacklisted, and the infamous flame wars.

  9. Brandy Alexandre – 2000 Days, Part 1: Podcast 169

    · 47 min · Episode 169

    Over the years, Brandy Alexandre always seemed to have a habit of turning up at unexpected times and in unexpected ways. For example, she went to work in the adult film industry – after being raised a Mormon. Even…

  10. The Murder of Kathy Harcourt: England’s First American Adult Film Star – Podcast 102 (reprise)

    · 1 h 36 min

    Kathy Harcourt was an English XXX star in America in the early 1980s. She appeared with Lisa DeLeeuw, Seka, Billy Dee, and Ron Jeremy in adult films and 8mm loops. She featured in magazines, stripped at the Melody…

  11. The Complete Disappearance of Cheri Champagne, Part 2: Podcast 168

    · 30 min

    The concluding part of the story of one of adult films' most enduring and strange mysteries. The post The Complete Disappearance of Cheri Champagne, Part 2: Podcast 168 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  12. The Complete Disappearance of Cheri Champagne, Part 1: Podcast 167

    · 27 min · Episode 167

    Cheri Champagne was active in adult films in New York in the early 1980s - a pretty, dark-haired performer, an unusually cool, devil-may-care manner, and a reputation for being enigmatic. What happened to her has…

  13. Christy Canyon – New York, 1992: Podcast 166

    · 41 min · Episode 166

    Christy Canyon turned 60 this week - and so we listen to a previously unheard interview from 1992 , conducted by Rick Savage. The post Christy Canyon – New York, 1992: Podcast 166 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  14. Jeanna Fine: Flesh & Blood – Podcast 165

    · 31 min · Episode 165

    Jeanna Fine talks about her time in the adult film industry, including her relationships with Savannah, Sharon Kane, and Sikki Nixx. The post Jeanna Fine: Flesh & Blood – Podcast 165 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  15. Tanqueray – I’ve Always Been Different, Part 2: Podcast 164

    · 40 min · Episode 164

    Tanqueray becomes a sensation on the burlesque scene in 1970s New York before designing costume for XXX films. The post Tanqueray – I’ve Always Been Different, Part 2: Podcast 164 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  16. Tanqueray – I’ve Always Been Different, Part 1: Podcast 163

    · 39 min · Episode 163

    Tanqueray became a global sensation on social media: not bad for a designer of adult film costumes. This is her story. The post Tanqueray – I’ve Always Been Different, Part 1: Podcast 163 appeared first on The Rialto…

  17. Tiffany Clark (1961-2026), R.I.P.

    · 2 h 04 min

    The adult film star Tiffany Clark passed away this week. April Hall remembers her friendship with Tiffany and revisits their intimate 2016 conversation. The post Tiffany Clark (1961-2026), R.I.P. appeared first on The…

  18. Beth Anna – Sweet & Savage: Podcast 162

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 162

    Beth Anna started out go-go dancing and stripping and appeared in adult films including 'Sweet Savage', 'Dirty Lilly', and 'From Holly With Love'. The post Beth Anna – Sweet & Savage: Podcast 162 appeared first on The…

  19. Zebedy Colt – Shooting the Breeze with the Eccentric Thespian of XXX: Podcast 161

    · 32 min · Episode 161

    A candid conversation with Zebedy Colt, the eccentric auteur behind several strange adult films. The post Zebedy Colt – Shooting the Breeze with the Eccentric Thespian of XXX: Podcast 161 appeared first on The Rialto…

  20. The Gospel According to Ron Jeremy in 1986, with Barbara Nitke – Podcast 160

    · 50 min · Episode 160

    When Barbara Nitke interviewed Ron Jeremy in 1986, he was having an existential crisis. The post The Gospel According to Ron Jeremy in 1986, with Barbara Nitke – Podcast 160 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  21. The Porn Star and the Foodie: Jamie Gillis & Gael Greene in 1978 Part 2, Lorey Sebastian – Podcast 159

    · 49 min · Episode 159

    Jamie Gillis meets Lorey, former wife of singer John Sebastian. The post The Porn Star and the Foodie: Jamie Gillis & Gael Greene in 1978 Part 2, Lorey Sebastian – Podcast 159 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  22. The Porn Star and the Foodie: Jamie Gillis & Gael Greene in 1978 Part 1, The Other Taxi Driver – Podcast 158

    · 49 min · Episode 158

    The unpublished audio diaries of Jamie Gillis and Gael Greene. The post The Porn Star and the Foodie: Jamie Gillis & Gael Greene in 1978 Part 1, The Other Taxi Driver – Podcast 158 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  23. Jeffrey Hurst (1947-2025), R.I.P.

    · 1 h 01 min

    We look back at the life and times of Rialto Report favorite, actor Jeffrey Hurst, one of the most endearing of the early New York adult film actors who died recently. The post Jeffrey Hurst (1947-2025), R.I.P.…

  24. Jeanna Fine: The Lost Interview – Podcast 157

    · 52 min · Episode 157

    Jeanna Fine passed away last month. The Rialto Report had talked to her for the last decade about her life - with unexpected results. The post Jeanna Fine: The Lost Interview – Podcast 157 appeared first on The Rialto…

  25. Bud Lee – From Hyapatia and Asia to Only Fans, Part 2 – Podcast 156

    · 49 min · Episode 156

    In part two, Bud remembers his marriage with Asia Carrera and the films for Vivid and Playboy. The post Bud Lee – From Hyapatia and Asia to Only Fans, Part 2 – Podcast 156 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  26. Bud Lee – From Hyapatia and Asia to Only Fans, Part 1 – Podcast 155

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 155

    Bud Lee has led a remarkable life - from acting and directing adult films to his marriage to Hyapatia Lee. The post Bud Lee – From Hyapatia and Asia to Only Fans, Part 1 – Podcast 155 appeared first on The Rialto…

  27. Wade Nichols: ‘Like an Eagle’ – His Untold Story Part 3: The Soap Opera King – Podcast 154

    · 38 min · Episode 154

    What happened after Wade Nichols became Dennis Parker, and emerged as an international disco star? The post Wade Nichols: ‘Like an Eagle’ – His Untold Story Part 3: The Soap Opera King – Podcast 154 appeared first on…

  28. Wade Nichols: ‘Like an Eagle’ – His Untold Story Part 2: Disco! – Podcast 153

    · 42 min · Episode 153

    After a career in straight XXX films, Wade Nichols becomes disco star, Dennis Parker. The post Wade Nichols: ‘Like an Eagle’ – His Untold Story Part 2: Disco! – Podcast 153 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  29. R.I.P. Paul Thomas (1949 – 2025) – Podcast Reprise

    · 2 h 49 min

    Paul Thomas was a pioneer, winning every award and beng inducted into every Hall of Fame that the sex industry has invented. The post R.I.P. Paul Thomas (1949 – 2025) – Podcast Reprise appeared first on The Rialto…

  30. Wade Nichols: ‘Like an Eagle’ – His Untold Story Part 1: The Early Years – Podcast 152

    · 50 min · Episode 152

    Wade Nichols was a gay man in straight XXX films, a disco hitmaker, and TV soap star - but who was he? The post Wade Nichols: ‘Like an Eagle’ – His Untold Story Part 1: The Early Years – Podcast 152 appeared first on…

  31. Sue Flaken’s Sliding Doors – The Mystery of the Original Miss Jones – Podcast 151

    · 35 min · Episode 151

    What happened to Sue Flaken, the actor originally cast in the lead role of 'The Devil in Miss Jones' (1973)? The post Sue Flaken’s Sliding Doors – The Mystery of the Original Miss Jones – Podcast 151 appeared first on…

  32. Susan Hart – Confidences and Confidence, Part 2: Podcast 150

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 150

    The concluding part of our interview with Susan Hart - about the events that led to her leaving the business, and what happened next. The post Susan Hart – Confidences and Confidence, Part 2: Podcast 150 appeared…

  33. Susan Hart – Confidences and Confidence, Part 1: Podcast 149

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 149

    Susan Hart was a prolific actress in the California XXX video explosion of the mid 1980. She has never told her story - until now. The post Susan Hart – Confidences and Confidence, Part 1: Podcast 149 appeared first…

  34. Chasing Butterflies: Stories of Cubans in Exploitation-Era Florida – Part 4, Rafael Remy’s Story – Podcast 148

    · 45 min · Episode 148

    Rafael Remy was one of the forces behind Florida's XXX industry. The post Chasing Butterflies: Stories of Cubans in Exploitation-Era Florida – Part 4, Rafael Remy’s Story – Podcast 148 appeared first on The Rialto…

  35. Chasing Butterflies: Stories of Cubans in Exploitation-Era Florida – Part 3, Marcy Bichette’s story – Podcast 147

    · 39 min · Episode 147

    Dolores Carlos' was queen of nudism films. Marcy was her daughter. The post Chasing Butterflies: Stories of Cubans in Exploitation-Era Florida – Part 3, Marcy Bichette’s story – Podcast 147 appeared first on The…

  36. Chasing Butterflies: Stories of Cubans in Exploitation-Era Florida – Part 2, José Prieto’s story – Podcast 146

    · 41 min · Episode 146

    Who on earth was the elusive and mysterious filmmaker José Prieto? The post Chasing Butterflies: Stories of Cubans in Exploitation-Era Florida – Part 2, José Prieto’s story – Podcast 146 appeared first on The Rialto…

  37. Chasing Butterflies: Stories of Cubans in Exploitation-Era Florida – Part 1, Manuel Conde’s story – Podcast 145

    · 40 min · Episode 145

    Manuel was a Cuban from Spain via New York.. working in Florida. The post Chasing Butterflies: Stories of Cubans in Exploitation-Era Florida – Part 1, Manuel Conde’s story – Podcast 145 appeared first on The Rialto…

  38. Chasing Butterflies: Stories of Cubans in Exploitation-Era Florida – Prologue, Dolores Carlos’ story – Podcast 144

    · 41 min · Episode 144

    Dolores Carlos untold story, behind-the-scenes in Florida's adult films. The post Chasing Butterflies: Stories of Cubans in Exploitation-Era Florida – Prologue, Dolores Carlos’ story – Podcast 144 appeared first on…

  39. Iris De La Cruz – And Her Daughter Melissa: Street Walking Blues – Podcast 143

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 143

    What happened when Iris de la Cruz, sex worker and activist, interviewed her 10-year-old daughter? The post Iris De La Cruz – And Her Daughter Melissa: Street Walking Blues – Podcast 143 appeared first on The Rialto…

  40. R.I.P. Howard Ziehm: Mona… (and marijuana, music, and M.I.T.) – Podcast Reprise

    · 1 h 42 min

    We remember Howard Ziehm, one of the pioneers of adult films with the groundbreaking ‘Mona' (1970). The post R.I.P. Howard Ziehm: Mona… (and marijuana, music, and M.I.T.) – Podcast Reprise appeared first on The Rialto…

  41. Dian Hanson – Chronicles, Part 4: The Taschen Years – Podcast 142

    · 52 min · Episode 142

    What happened to Dian's career after the rise of the internet crippled the magazine business? The post Dian Hanson – Chronicles, Part 4: The Taschen Years – Podcast 142 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  42. Dian Hanson – Chronicles, Part 3: Going Solo – Podcast 141

    · 51 min · Episode 141

    Dian's career continues in the ever-expanding and competitive world of New York sex publications into the 1980s/90s. The post Dian Hanson – Chronicles, Part 3: Going Solo – Podcast 141 appeared first on The Rialto…

  43. Dian Hanson – Chronicles, Part 2: The Peter Wolff Years – Podcast 140

    · 1 h 15 min · Episode 140

    Part 2 of our interview with Dian Hanson - in which she embarks on a career in men's magazines. The post Dian Hanson – Chronicles, Part 2: The Peter Wolff Years – Podcast 140 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  44. Dian Hanson – Chronicles, Part 1: The Early Years – Podcast 139

    · 1 h 13 min · Episode 139

    Dian Hanson was a legendary figure in the world of men's magazines in New York in the 70s that overlapped heavily with the adult film scene. The post Dian Hanson – Chronicles, Part 1: The Early Years – Podcast 139…

  45. NYC Starlets – Part 3: An Afternoon with Geri Miller, Warhol Super-Groupie and Sexploitation Actress – Podcast 138

    · 43 min · Episode 138

    Whatever happened to Geri Miller? The post NYC Starlets – Part 3: An Afternoon with Geri Miller, Warhol Super-Groupie and Sexploitation Actress – Podcast 138 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  46. Pat Barrington in ‘Orgy of the Dead’ (1965) – Unpublished Photographs and Podcast (reprise)

    · 1 h 11 min · Episode 94

    Rare and unpublished on-set photographs of Pat Barrington. The post Pat Barrington in ‘Orgy of the Dead’ (1965) – Unpublished Photographs and Podcast (reprise) appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  47. Svengali – The Chuck Traynor Story: Part 7, Endgame, Podcast 137

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 137

    David Cronenberg's 'Rabid', Linda Lovelace and Marilyn Chambers, the Nicaraguan Contra rebels and more.. The post Svengali – The Chuck Traynor Story: Part 7, Endgame, Podcast 137 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  48. Svengali – The Chuck Traynor Story: Part 6, The Marilyn Chambers Years, Podcast 136

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 136

    How Chuck Traynor, ex-husband of 'Deep Throat's Linda Lovelace moved on to Marilyn Chambers. The post Svengali – The Chuck Traynor Story: Part 6, The Marilyn Chambers Years, Podcast 136 appeared first on The Rialto…

  49. F.M. Bradley: Hiding in Plain Sight – Podcast 113 – Reprise

    · 1 h 30 min

    F.M Bradley died last month just a few weeks shy of his 70th birthday. We remember our 2021 interview with the pioneering 1980s adult star. The post F.M. Bradley: Hiding in Plain Sight – Podcast 113 – Reprise appeared…

  50. Flesh! The Untold Origin of the Findlays and the ‘Flesh Trilogy’, Part 2 – Michael’s story

    · 36 min · Episode 135

    Michael Findlay's films were so single-minded - so how much did his own life influence his work? The post Flesh! The Untold Origin of the Findlays and the ‘Flesh Trilogy’, Part 2 – Michael’s story appeared first on…

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