Best Iris West Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #28: The House in Paris, by Elizabeth Bowen 1:15:41

1h ago1:15:41

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Welcome to One Bright Book! Join our hosts Dorian, Rebecca, and Frances as they discuss THE HOUSE IN PARIS by Elizabeth Bowen, and chat about their current reading. For our next episode, we will discuss FRAGMENTS OF A PARADISE by Jean Giono, translated from the French by Paul Eprile. This English language translation of Giono's "often over-looked s…

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Iris De La Cruz – And Her Daughter Melissa: Street Walking Blues – Podcast 143 1:00:46

26m ago1:00:46

1:00:46

A few years ago, I was researching an article for The Rialto Report when I came across a 1980 radio program from WBAI, a popular New York City station that specialized in progressive and alternative voices at the time. This particular show featured a prostitute named Iris De La Cruz. Iris wasn’t directly connected to the adult film scene in New Yor…

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Introducing: The Penguin Official Podcast 1:12:41

1h ago1:12:41

1:12:41

If you enjoyed The Flash, you may also like The Penguin Official Podcast from HBO. On The Penguin Official Podcast host, film critic Amy Nicholson, explores the brutal rise and fall of power in Gotham City through the eyes of Oz Cobb, aka, The Penguin. We’ll hear firsthand accounts from the creators, cast and crew, like series creator, Executive Pr…

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Episode #27: Summer Reading 2024 1:11:53

14d ago1:11:53

1:11:53

Welcome to One Bright Book! Join our hosts Frances, Rebecca, and Dorian as they return from their vacations, and discuss some of their summer reading. For our next episode, we will discuss THE HOUSE IN PARIS by Elizabeth Bowen. We would love to have you read along with us, and join us for our conversation coming to you in late September. Want to su…

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R.I.P. Howard Ziehm: Mona… (and marijuana, music, and M.I.T.) – Podcast Reprise 1:42:23

23d ago1:42:23

1:42:23

Howard Ziehm, the pioneering adult film director, theater owner, author, polymath, and friend of The Rialto Report died last week in California. Over the years, I visited Howard on several occasions at his beautiful hill-top house in Malibu in California – “It’s the home that porn built”, he would joke. And he was right: Howard had enjoyed a long c…

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Dian Hanson – Chronicles, Part 4: The Taschen Years – Podcast 142 52:20

26d ago52:20

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By the mid 1990s, Dian Hanson could’ve been forgiven for thinking that she’d finally made it – and that nothing was going to derail her career in magazine publishing that had started two decades earlier. She’d had an improbable and volatile journey, from a troubled upbringing and difficult marriage, to working as a nurse in rural Pennsylvania, befo…

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Dian Hanson – Chronicles, Part 3: Going Solo – Podcast 141 51:06

1M ago51:06

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In the first part of ‘Dian Hanson, Chronicles,’ Dian spoke of her upbringing in the northwest United States, an often shocking family life with a difficult and frightening father – who just happened to be the supreme grand master of a sex-magic cult. It was a difficult childhood that included bullying, sexual assault, and running away from home, cu…

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Dian Hanson – Chronicles, Part 2: The Peter Wolff Years – Podcast 140 1:14:31

1M ago1:14:31

1:14:31

Dian Hanson is a unique figure from the world of men’s magazines in New York in the 1970s and 1980s, a world that overlapped strongly with the adult film business. Last time, in the first episode of this podcast series, we heard about her surprising, and often shocking, upbringing: a hippie and high school dropout from Seattle, her father was supre…

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Dian Hanson – Chronicles, Part 1: The Early Years – Podcast 139 1:12:34

2M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

If the name Dian Hanson rings a bell for you nowadays, it may be because she’s a senior editor and writer for Taschen, the gold-standard, high-end book publishing company, where she has over 50 books to her credit. In fact, she’s also the so-called head of the company’s Sexy Book division where she’s overseen impressive and weighty tomes that inclu…

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Bonus Episode #3: In Conversation with David Naimon 1:00:13

2M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

This third bonus episode of the podcast is a conversation that Rebecca and Frances recently had with writer and podcaster, David Naimon, while Dorian recharges his depleted battery in the wilds of Canada. We are devoted listeners to David's fine work on Between the Covers, and as you listen in here, we feel confident that you will appreciate the in…

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Episode #26: The Wedding, by Dorothy West 1:20:27

2M ago1:20:27

1:20:27

Welcome to One Bright Book! Join our hosts Rebecca, Frances and Dorian as they discuss THE WEDDING by Dorothy West and chat about their current reading. Summer is upon us, so we are setting ourselves free just a little bit. July and August will feature some bonus content as well as a wrap-up conversation about our summer reading. Look out for detai…

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Episode #25: La Bête Humaine, by Emile Zola 1:11:19

4M ago1:11:19

1:11:19

Welcome to One Bright Book! Join our hosts Rebecca, Frances and Dorian as they discuss LA BÊTE HUMAINE by Émile Zola and chat about their current reading. For our next episode, we will discuss THE WEDDING by Dorothy West. We would love to have you read along with us, and join us for our conversation coming to you in late June. Want to support the s…

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Episode #24: During the Reign of the Queen of Persia, by Joan Chase 1:20:42

5M ago1:20:42

1:20:42

Welcome to One Bright Book! Join our hosts Rebecca, Frances and Dorian as they discuss DURING THE REIGN OF THE QUEEN OF PERSIA by Joan Chase and chat about their current reading. For our next episode, we will discuss LA BÊTE HUMAINE by Émile Zola. We would love to have you read along with us, and join us for our conversation coming to you in late M…

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NYC Starlets – Part 3: An Afternoon with Geri Miller, Warhol Super-Groupie and Sexploitation Actress – Podcast 138 43:04

6M ago43:04

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Geri Miller may not be the most famous name from 1960s sex films, but she may well be the most interesting. With a story that includes Andy Warhol, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Joe Sarno, the Peppermint Lounge, Ringo Starr, Joe Dalessandro, Mick Jagger, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, the Young Rascals, and stripping in front of the Queen Mother’s house, Geri…

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Pat Barrington in ‘Orgy of the Dead’ (1965) – Unpublished Photographs and Podcast (reprise) 1:10:33

6M ago1:10:33

1:10:33

The Rialto Report recently acquired a collection of behind-the-scenes photographs and stills from the Stephen C. Apostolof/Edward D. Wood Jr. film Orgy of the Dead (1965) which we are sharing below. Many of them feature Pat Barrington, which gives us the chance to revisit our podcast about her remarkable life If you’ve never heard of her, Pat was b…

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Episode #23: The Wild Iris, by Louise Glück 1:25:41

6M ago1:25:41

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Welcome to One Bright Book! Join our hosts Rebecca, Frances and Dorian as they discuss THE WILD IRIS by Louise Glück, and chat about their current reading. For our next episode, we will discuss DURING THE REIGN OF THE QUEEN OF PERSIA by Joan Chase. We would love to have you read along with us, and join us for our conversation coming to you in late …

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Svengali – The Chuck Traynor Story: Part 7, Endgame, Podcast 137 1:00:42

6M ago1:00:42

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On the previous episode of Svengali – The Chuck Traynor Story: On the heels of a very public divorce, Chuck Traynor and Linda Lovelace were finally separated and began to forge their own paths. Chuck wasted no time partnering with up-and-coming adult star Marilyn Chambers, becoming both her manager and her husband. Linda combined a professional and…

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Svengali – The Chuck Traynor Story: Part 6, The Marilyn Chambers Years, Podcast 136 1:05:40

7M ago1:05:40

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On the previous episode of Svengali – The Chuck Traynor Story: To everyone’s surprise, the sex film Deep Throat (1972) had become a financial hit and a cultural phenomenon. And everybody involved was determined to capitalize on the film’s success – and that included Chuck Traynor, husband and manager of Linda Lovelace, the movie’s leading lady. Whe…

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Episode #22: Harriet Hume, by Rebecca West 1:12:27

8M ago1:12:27

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Welcome to One Bright Book! Join our hosts Frances, Rebecca, and Dorian as they discuss HARRIET HUME by Rebecca West, and chat about their current reading. For our next episode, we will discuss THE WILD IRIS by Louise Gluck. We would love to have you read along with us, and join us for our conversation coming to you in March. Want to support the sh…

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Episode #21: In Conversation with John Williams About Our Most Anticipated Books of 2024 1:09:19

9M ago1:09:19

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Join our hosts Rebecca, Frances, and Dorian as they discuss their most anticipated books of 2024 with John Williams, books editor for the Washington Post. For our next episode, we will discuss Harriet Hume: A London Fantasy by Rebecca West. We would love to have you read along with us, and join us for our conversation coming to you in late January.…

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F.M. Bradley: Hiding in Plain Sight – Podcast 113 – Reprise 1:30:11

10M ago1:30:11

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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 first on The Rialto Report.By Ashley West

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Episode #20: A Mercy, by Toni Morrison 1:13:25

10M ago1:13:25

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Join our hosts Rebecca, Frances, and Dorian as they discuss A MERCY by Toni Morrison and chat about their current reading. For our next episode, we will discuss our most anticipated books of 2024 with the book editor of the Washington Post, John Williams, as our special guest. We hope you all listen in to this conversation and grow your book wish l…

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Flesh! The Untold Origin of the Findlays and the ‘Flesh Trilogy’, Part 2 – Michael’s story 36:27

10M ago36:27

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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 The Rialto Report.By Ashley West

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Flesh! The Untold Origin of the Findlays and the ‘Flesh Trilogy’, Part 1 – Roberta’s story 35:44

10M ago35:44

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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 Rialto Report.By Ashley West

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Episode #19: Memories of a Catholic Girlhood, by Mary McCarthy 1:13:13

11M ago1:13:13

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Join our hosts Rebecca, Frances, and Dorian as they discuss MEMORIES OF A CATHOLIC GIRLHOOD by Mary McCarthy and chat about their current reading. For our next episode, we will discuss A MERCY by Toni Morrison. We would love to have you read along with us, and listen in on our conversation coming to you in December. Want to support the show? Visit …

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Lisa Cintrice: Not Being Afraid, Part 2 – Podcast 133 56:23

11M ago56:23

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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 Rialto Report.By Ashley West

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Lisa Cintrice: Not Being Afraid, Part 1 – Podcast 132 1:01:30

11M ago1:01:30

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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.By Ashley West

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R.I.P. Herschel Savage (1952 – 2023) 1:37:48

11M ago1:37:48

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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.By Ashley West

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Episode #18: Map: Collected and Last Poems, by Wislawa Szymborska 1:21:54

11M ago1:21:54

1:21:54

Join our hosts Rebecca, Frances, and Dorian as they discuss MAP: COLLECTED AND LAST POEMS by Wislawa Szymborska, and chat about their current reading. For our next episode, we will discuss MEMORIES OF A CATHOLIC GIRLHOOD by Mary McCarthy. We would love to have you read along with us, and listen in on our conversation coming to you in October or Nov…

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Bonus Episode #2: In Conversation with Anton Hur 1:04:54

12M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

This second bonus episode of the podcast is a conversation that Rebecca and Frances recently had with writer and translator, Anton Hur. We are excited to share that Anton is the first guest we have had on One Bright Book! His insights into translation and the role of the translator were direct and honest, revealing both surprises and calls for acti…

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Episode #17: Mrs. S, by K Patrick 1:09:17

1y ago1:09:17

1:09:17

Join our hosts Rebecca, Frances, and Dorian as they discuss MRS. S by K Patrick, and chat about their current reading. For our next episode, we will discuss MAP: COLLECTED AND LAST POEMS by Wislawa Szymborska, translated from the Polish by Clare Cavanagh and Stanislaw Baranczak. We would love to have you read along with us, and join us for our conv…

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Cop Porn: When the NYPD made a Porn Film – Part 2 – Podcast 131 50:18

1y ago50:18

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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.By Ashley West

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Blackout 13:47

1y ago13:47

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Barry and Iris enter the final round. Only one will survive... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Blue Ribbon Content

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Cop Porn: When the NYPD made a Porn Film – Part 1 – Podcast 130 51:18

1y ago51:18

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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.By Ashley West

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Cyclotron Don 14:38

1y ago14:38

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Captain Cold demonstrates a new skill. Meanwhile, Barry gets a surprise visitor. Okay, fine, it's his dad! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Blue Ribbon Content

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Bonus Episode #1: Edith Wharton's The Mount 22:25

1y ago22:25

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This special episode of the podcast is a quick conversation between Rebecca and Frances after they enjoyed a private tour of the library at The Mount, Edith Wharton's summer home in Lenox, Massachusetts. The team thought it might be fun to do the occasional bonus episode when the opportunity presents, capturing a bookishly fun moment in a more comp…

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The Psychodrome 22:08

1y ago22:08

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Ladies, please! There's enough Barry to go around. And a delightful Blue Beetle cameo for the rest of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Blue Ribbon Content

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Fully Torqued 16:49

1y ago16:49

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Iris?? Yes, Barry's ex is a fellow contestant, but he's got no time to dwell on that as he scrambles to prepare for his first match. The Flash spins into battle against The Top! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Blue Ribbon Content

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The Inherent Dangers of Time Travel 14:18

1y ago14:18

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What the heck is the Midnight Circus? And why is Barry rooming with Captain Cold? Those answers and more inside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Blue Ribbon Content

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Priorities 20:41

1y ago20:41

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Barry Allen, aka The Flash (Max Greenfield), messes up big time with his girlfriend Iris West. But is getting her back worth punching a hole in the space-time continuum? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Blue Ribbon Content

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Episode #16: An I-Novel, by Minae Mizumura 1:15:58

1y ago1:15:58

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Join our hosts Rebecca, Frances, and Dorian as they discuss AN I-NOVEL by Minae Mizumura, translated from the Japanese by Juliet Winters Carpenter, and chat about their current reading. For our next episode, we will discuss MAP: COLLECTED AND LAST POEMS by Wislawa Szymborska, translated from the Polish by Clare Cavanagh and Stanislaw Baranczak. We …

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The Flash: Escape The Midnight Circus Trailer 2:33

1y ago2:33

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Barry Allen is at the height of his powers and fame, firmly ensconced as Central City’s favorite hero – but when being The Flash forces him to let Iris down one time too many, she decides to call it quits. Undeterred, Barry figures he can use the speed force to go back in time and set things right. But something goes wrong, Barry tumbles into a new…

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