The Rialto Report, hosted by Ashley West, is an oral history podcast on the golden age of adult film in New York and beyond, drawing on interviews, audio and archival material. It has 208 episodes published roughly weekly with a median length of about 42 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $90 to $630 per episode.
Engaged archival audience for film history and adult entertainment history
- 505 Apple ratings with a 4.8 average, with most ratings at five stars
- 208 episodes with a steady weekly cadence and long-running archive
- Interview-driven format with consistent 30 to 50 minute episodes
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Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, archival audio
- Tone
- archival, detailed
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website footer and About page mention a press release on a film library acquisition but no sponsor.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries the explicit flag set to 1, and titles reference the adult film industry, including 'Crime' and 'Murder of Kathy Harcourt'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.therialtoreport.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id604741690 |
| RSS feed | www.therialtoreport.com/feed/podcast/ |
Benchmark score: 74 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Unknowing Ray Horsch – Episode 5: Darkness, Podcast 175 | 2026-10-11 | 46 min |
| Unknowing Ray Horsch – Episode 4: Turning Point, Podcast 174 | 2026-10-04 | 43 min |
| Unknowing Ray Horsch – Episode 3: Crime, Podcast 173 | 2026-09-27 | 38 min |
| Unknowing Ray Horsch – Episode 2: Performance, Podcast 172 | 2026-09-20 | 35 min |
| Unknowing Ray Horsch – Episode 1: Youth, Podcast 171 | 2026-09-13 | 32 min |
| Brandy Alexandre – 2000 Days, Part 2: Podcast 170 | 2026-08-23 | 1 h 8 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Audio, photo, and documentary archives from the golden age of adult film in New York, and beyond. Established 2013.
About The Rialto Report
The Rialto Report is an audio, photo and documentary archive of the golden age of adult film in New York and beyond, hosted by Ashley West according to the feed owner field and the website About page. The show mixes oral history interviews, archival audio and narrative episodes, and the website describes Ashley West as a long-time interviewer of directors, actors and distributors who has also consulted on HBO's The Deuce.
The feed lists 208 episodes with a roughly weekly cadence and a median episode length of about 42 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 505 ratings with a 4.8 average, with the feed noting biweekly updates. Listener figures are estimates only: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, weighted toward English-speaking US audiences and a skew toward older listeners. No sponsors were seen in the feed or the recent titles.
The show suits adult-category brands and age-restricted campaigns, as well as film and media companies with an archival interest. A host-read mid-roll spot at the estimated range would typically cost about $90 to $630 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Rialto Report can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Rialto Report
How much does The Rialto Report charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $630 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is The Rialto Report about?
The Rialto Report is an oral history and archival podcast about the golden age of adult film in New York and beyond, with interviews, audio and documentary material.
How do I contact The Rialto Report about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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