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The Rialto Report

Ashley West

212 episodes · Explicit

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

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  1. 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…

  2. Flesh! The Untold Origin of the Findlays and the ‘Flesh Trilogy’, Part 1 – Roberta’s story

    · 36 min · Episode 134

    Michael and Roberta Findlay's film's were more shocking that their peers. So who were they? The post Flesh! The Untold Origin of the Findlays and the ‘Flesh Trilogy’, Part 1 – Roberta’s story appeared first on The…

  3. Lisa Cintrice: Not Being Afraid, Part 2 – Podcast 133

    · 56 min · Episode 133

    The dramatic second part of Lisa Cintrice's life story, covering her time in the adult film business and reveals what happens next. The post Lisa Cintrice: Not Being Afraid, Part 2 – Podcast 133 appeared first on The…

  4. Lisa Cintrice: Not Being Afraid, Part 1 – Podcast 132

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 132

    Lisa Cintrice talks about her life inside and out of the adult film business in this candid and personal interview. The post Lisa Cintrice: Not Being Afraid, Part 1 – Podcast 132 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  5. R.I.P. Herschel Savage (1952 – 2023)

    · 1 h 38 min

    Herschel Savage passed away this week: Ashley West remembers him and revisits the 2013 interview with him. The post R.I.P. Herschel Savage (1952 – 2023) appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  6. Cop Porn: When the NYPD made a Porn Film – Part 2 – Podcast 131

    · 50 min

    The NYPD break with code - and make an X-rated in an attempt to break into the adult film business. The post Cop Porn: When the NYPD made a Porn Film – Part 2 – Podcast 131 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  7. Cop Porn: When the NYPD made a Porn Film – Part 1 – Podcast 130

    · 51 min · Episode 129

    In 1977, the Public Morals Squad in New York set up an undercover porn production company. The post Cop Porn: When the NYPD made a Porn Film – Part 1 – Podcast 130 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  8. Neville Chesters R.I.P: How Jimi Hendrix’s Roadie became a Porn Producer – Podcast 77 (reprise)

    · 1 h 50 min

    Legendary 1960s roadie, Neville Chesters, talks about The Who, Jimi Hendrix... and his adult films. The post Neville Chesters R.I.P: How Jimi Hendrix’s Roadie became a Porn Producer – Podcast 77 (reprise) appeared…

  9. Svengali – The Chuck Traynor Story: Part 5, Deep Throat Explodes (and so does Sammy Davis Jr.)

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 129

    After 'Deep Throat' is released, Linda Lovelace is suddenly famous. The post Svengali – The Chuck Traynor Story: Part 5, Deep Throat Explodes (and so does Sammy Davis Jr.) appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  10. Svengali – The Chuck Traynor Story: Part 4, The Making of Deep Throat… What Really Happened?

    · 50 min · Episode 128

    What really happened behind the scenes of 'Deep Throat' (1972)? The post Svengali – The Chuck Traynor Story: Part 4, The Making of Deep Throat… What Really Happened? appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  11. Punk and Porn in New York City – Part 2: Debbie Revenge, The Punk in the Photograph

    · 1 h 31 min · Episode 127

    Debbie Revenge had two adult film careers - but her life was much more dramatic that anything on screen. The post Punk and Porn in New York City – Part 2: Debbie Revenge, The Punk in the Photograph appeared first on…

  12. Sue Nero: Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More (Part 2) – Podcast 126

    · 1 h 09 min · Episode 126

    Part 2 of our Rialto Report interview with Sue Nero, a golden age adult performer in film, on stage, and in men's magazines. The post Sue Nero: Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More (Part 2) – Podcast 126 appeared first on The…

  13. Sue Nero: Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More (Part 1) – Podcast 125

    · 1 h 15 min · Episode 124

    Sue Nero was a larger than life, super-hero of a porn star - she talks about her eventful life in this Rialto Report interview. The post Sue Nero: Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More (Part 1) – Podcast 125 appeared first on…

  14. Jamie Gillis in Europe, 1977 – His Audio Diaries: “Life Is Easy When You Don’t Know How”

    · 1 h 17 min · Episode 124

    Jamie Gillis went on a life-changing visit to Europe in 1977, and kept audio diaries of his experiences. The post Jamie Gillis in Europe, 1977 – His Audio Diaries: “Life Is Easy When You Don’t Know How” appeared first…

  15. R.I.P. Kay Parker (1944 – 2022) – The Rialto Report interview

    · 1 h 43 min

    Adult film icon, Kay Parker, passed away this week. In our podcast interview, she talks about becoming a star in the XXX film industry. The post R.I.P. Kay Parker (1944 – 2022) – The Rialto Report interview appeared…

  16. R.I.P. Kitten Natividad – La Reina, Her Last Interview – Podcast 123

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 123

    Kitten Natividad died in Los Angeles this last week. She was a genuine cult pop culture figure. The post R.I.P. Kitten Natividad – La Reina, Her Last Interview – Podcast 123 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  17. The Trials of Chesty Morgan – Doris Wishman, Fellini, The Law and Me, Part 2 – Podcast 122

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 122

    Chesty Morgan makes ‘Deadly Weapons’ and ‘Double Agent 73’, and acts with Donald Sutherland. The post The Trials of Chesty Morgan – Doris Wishman, Fellini, The Law and Me, Part 2 – Podcast 122 appeared first on The…

  18. Bionca: The Daredevil Amazon – Podcast 121

    · 1 h 42 min · Episode 121

    Bionca was a striking performer, appearing in over 350 films and countless magazine spreads from 1984 through the early 2000s. The post Bionca: The Daredevil Amazon – Podcast 121 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  19. Deep Throat @ 50: Svengali – The Chuck Traynor Story: Part 3

    · 40 min · Episode 120

    Chuck and Linda go to New York to find work in the adult film scene, and make some of the most notorious loops in adult film history. The post Deep Throat @ 50: Svengali – The Chuck Traynor Story: Part 3 appeared…

  20. Deep Throat @ 50: Svengali – The Chuck Traynor Story: Part 2

    · 32 min · Episode 119

    How did Linda Lovelace first meet Chuck Traynor - and what was the nature of their relationship before 'Deep Throat' (1972)? The post Deep Throat @ 50: Svengali – The Chuck Traynor Story: Part 2 appeared first on The…

  21. Deep Throat @ 50: Svengali – The Chuck Traynor Story: Part 1

    · 35 min · Episode 118

    Where did Chuck Traynor come from, and what did he do before he met Linda Lovelace and before 'Deep Throat' (1972)? The post Deep Throat @ 50: Svengali – The Chuck Traynor Story: Part 1 appeared first on The Rialto…

  22. Deep Throat @ 50: Searching for the Real Harry Reems – Podcast 117

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 117

    Harry Reems speaks for the only time about his early adult film career, 'Deep Throat,' and more. The post Deep Throat @ 50: Searching for the Real Harry Reems – Podcast 117 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  23. RIP Alfred Sole: ‘Deep Sleep’ (1972) – The Short Film

    · 1 h 13 min · Episode 52

    The film director Alfred Sole passed away this past Tuesday. This is our short film about the making of his movie 'Deep Sleep'. The post RIP Alfred Sole: ‘Deep Sleep’ (1972) – The Short Film appeared first on The…

  24. Bill Rotsler’s Gruesome Foursome – Part 3: Uschi Digard

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 19

    In our third part of our series, interviewing Bill Rotsler’s Gruesome Foursome, we speak to actress and model, Uschi Digard. The post Bill Rotsler’s Gruesome Foursome – Part 3: Uschi Digard appeared first on The…

  25. Deep Throat @ 50: Gerard Damiano – The Director: Podcast 116

    · 50 min · Episode 116

    Before he passed in 2008, Gerard Damiano spoke about his life and experience making ‘Deep Throat’. The post Deep Throat @ 50: Gerard Damiano – The Director: Podcast 116 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  26. ‘Crime Scene – Times Square’: The Life of Marty Hodas – Podcast 38 (reprise)

    · 54 min · Episode 38

    We re-visit our interview with the self-proclaimed Porn King of New York, Marty Hodas. The post ‘Crime Scene – Times Square’: The Life of Marty Hodas – Podcast 38 (reprise) appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  27. Murder Noir: Who Killed June Mack? Who Really Killed June Mack? – Part 2: Podcast 115

    · 46 min · Episode 115

    The concluding part of the investigation into the murder of the Russ Meyer actor. The post Murder Noir: Who Killed June Mack? Who Really Killed June Mack? – Part 2: Podcast 115 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  28. Murder Noir: Who Killed June Mack? Who Really Killed June Mack? – Part 1: Podcast 114

    · 39 min · Episode 114

    June Mack appeared in Russ Meyer's 'Beneath the Valley of Ultravixens'. Why was she murdered? The post Murder Noir: Who Killed June Mack? Who Really Killed June Mack? – Part 1: Podcast 114 appeared first on The Rialto…

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

    · 1 h 28 min · Episode 113

    F.M. Bradley was a towering presence. He was the number one adult film star of color, when that should have meant a lot more. The post F.M. Bradley: Hiding in Plain Sight – Podcast 113 appeared first on The Rialto…

  30. Wakefield Poole: Theater, Dance and Porn – Podcast 14 (reprise)

    · 1 h 40 min

    Wakefield Poole passed away this week. He was 85. We and remember his life and re-visit our interview with him. The post Wakefield Poole: Theater, Dance and Porn – Podcast 14 (reprise) appeared first on The Rialto…

  31. The Secret Life of Dolly Sharp, Part 4: Whatever Happened to Helen Wood? – Podcast 112

    · 43 min · Episode 112

    The final, explosive episode of the mini-series: how did Helen Wood deal with her past? The post The Secret Life of Dolly Sharp, Part 4: Whatever Happened to Helen Wood? – Podcast 112 appeared first on The Rialto…

  32. The Secret Life of Dolly Sharp, Part 3: Whatever Happened to Dolly Sharp? – Podcast 111

    · 30 min · Episode 111

    After a successful mainstream career Dolly entered the world of adult films. What happened? The post The Secret Life of Dolly Sharp, Part 3: Whatever Happened to Dolly Sharp? – Podcast 111 appeared first on The Rialto…

  33. The Secret Life of Dolly Sharp, Part 2: Who Is Helen Wood? – Podcast 110

    · 31 min · S1 E110

    Did Dolly Sharp, one of the stars of Deep Throat (1972), have another life as the Hollywood & Broadway star? The post The Secret Life of Dolly Sharp, Part 2: Who Is Helen Wood? – Podcast 110 appeared first on The…

  34. The Secret Life of Dolly Sharp, Part 1: Who Is Dolly Sharp? – Podcast 109

    · 34 min · S1 E109

    Who was Dolly Sharp, one of the stars of Deep Throat (1972)? The Rialto Report looks for answers. The post The Secret Life of Dolly Sharp, Part 1: Who Is Dolly Sharp? – Podcast 109 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  35. Lesllie Bovee, Late Night in 1977 – Podcast 108

    · 56 min · Episode 108

    An unpublished, candid, revealing, late-night conversation with west coast adult film star, Lesllie Bovee, from 1977. The post Lesllie Bovee, Late Night in 1977 – Podcast 108 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  36. Porsche Lynn: The Other Side of Power (Part 2) – Podcast 107

    · 1 h 21 min · Episode 107

    Porsche Lynn, part 2 - from adult film stardom in America and Europe to BDSM and the life of a dungeon mistress. The post Porsche Lynn: The Other Side of Power (Part 2) – Podcast 107 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  37. Porsche Lynn: The Other Side of Power (Part 1) – Podcast 106

    · 1 h 23 min · Episode 106

    Porsche Lynn, part 1 - from stripping at Cinema X in Michigan to adult films with Reuben Sturman and Lenny Burtman in California. The post Porsche Lynn: The Other Side of Power (Part 1) – Podcast 106 appeared first on…

  38. ‘Centurians of Rome’ (1981): The Behind-The-Scenes Story – Podcast 105

    · 1 h 09 min

    The surprising true story of 'Centurians of Rome' - the adult film funded by a bank robbery. The post ‘Centurians of Rome’ (1981): The Behind-The-Scenes Story – Podcast 105 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  39. R.I.P. Fanne Foxe (1936-2021) – Podcast 82 (reprise)

    · 58 min

    Fanne Foxe died this past week. She was famous for being the stripper that ended the career of Congressman Wilbur Mills. The post R.I.P. Fanne Foxe (1936-2021) – Podcast 82 (reprise) appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  40. The Hunt for the Real John T Bone – Part 2: Podcast 104

    · 1 h 23 min · Episode 104

    The second and concluding part in our mini-series about the tumultuous life and times of adult film director, John T Bone. The post The Hunt for the Real John T Bone – Part 2: Podcast 104 appeared first on The Rialto…

  41. The Hunt for the Real John T Bone – Part 1: Podcast 103

    · 1 h 14 min · S1 E103

    Who is John T. Bone - and why did The Rialto Report find him in jail when we looked for him? The first episode in our new mini-series. The post The Hunt for the Real John T Bone – Part 1: Podcast 103 appeared first on…

  42. R.I.P. Carter Stevens (1944-2020)

    · 1 h 11 min

    Carter Stevens passed away this week. We look back at his eventful and colorful life, and our interview with him. The post R.I.P. Carter Stevens (1944-2020) appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  43. The Murder of Kathy Harcourt: England’s First American Adult Film Star – Podcast 102

    · 1 h 36 min · Episode 102

    Kathy Harcourt appeared in 1980s adult films. Then she was found dead in mysterious circumstances. The post The Murder of Kathy Harcourt: England’s First American Adult Film Star – Podcast 102 appeared first on The…

  44. Carn(iv)al Love: Sex, Wrestling and the Story of Misty Blue Simmes – Podcast 101

    · 45 min · Episode 101

    How Misty Blue Simmes - a top female wrestler in the 80s - also appeared in adult films. The post Carn(iv)al Love: Sex, Wrestling and the Story of Misty Blue Simmes – Podcast 101 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  45. R.I.P. Jim South (1939-2020): The Last Of His Kind

    · 1 h 18 min

    Jim South, the most famous agent for adult film stars, died this weekend. With him, dies a part of the golden age of adult film. The post R.I.P. Jim South (1939-2020): The Last Of His Kind appeared first on The Rialto…

  46. The Rialto Report Turns 100! – Podcast 100

    · 2 h 21 min · Episode 100

    On this 100th podcast, we feature behind-the-scenes stories, highlights, and interview clips from the last 99 episodes. The post The Rialto Report Turns 100! – Podcast 100 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  47. ‘Once Upon a Time…in the Valley’: Episodes 1 to 3 Launched Today

    · 4:18

    'Once Upon a Time…in the Valley', a new podcast series co-produced and co-presented by Ashley West. The post ‘Once Upon a Time…in the Valley’: Episodes 1 to 3 Launched Today appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  48. Angel Kelly: Giving You the Best That I Got – Podcast 99

    · 1 h 27 min

    Angel Kelly, the golden age superstar of adult films and the stripping circuit, discusses performing, Pink Ladies and Tupac Shakur. The post Angel Kelly: Giving You the Best That I Got – Podcast 99 appeared first on…

  49. Amber Lynn: Rebel Yell! – Podcast 98

    · 1 h 44 min

    Amber Lynn is the perfect example of the adult film video vixen in all her glory. Back in the 1980s, she was the face of the new VHS era in adult film. The post Amber Lynn: Rebel Yell! – Podcast 98 appeared first on…

  50. Whatever Happened to Mary Stuart? – Podcast 97

    · 37 min

    Mary Stuart appeared in a 8mm loop in 1973 in which she was slapped: what happened to her after this, and was there any truth to the rumors? The post Whatever Happened to Mary Stuart? – Podcast 97 appeared first on…

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