The Rialto Report

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

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

09-21
49:02

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

09-14
01:05:59

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

08-03
38:20

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

06-22
42:29

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

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 Report.

06-15
02:49:17

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

06-08
49:30

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

04-27
34:53

Susan Hart – Confidences and Confidence, Part 2: Podcast 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 first on The Rialto Report.

03-16
01:00:02

Susan Hart – Confidences and Confidence, Part 1: Podcast 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 on The Rialto Report.

03-09
59:43

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

11-10
44:58

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

11-03
38:46

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

10-27
41:24

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

10-20
40:01

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

10-13
41:17

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

09-22
01:00:46

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

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 Report.

09-01
01:42:23

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

08-18
52:20

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

08-11
51:06

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

08-04
01:14:31

Dian Hanson – Chronicles, Part 1: The Early Years – Podcast 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 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

07-28
01:12:34

Christian de Mesones

keep up these great interviews Ashley!

12-21 Reply

Recommend Channels