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Reality Behind Bars

Reality Behind Bars

Von: Ashley Scolaro & Carolyn Fisher
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Reality Behind Bars discusses incarceration by analyzing documentaries and reality television. Hosted by a college professor and a formerly incarcerated educator, the show aims to separate entertainment from reality.



Each episode examines popular shows about prison life—asking what they get right, what they get wrong, and what they leave out. Drawing on research, psychology, and lived experience, the hosts explore topics like incarceration, reentry, prison culture, criminal justice reform, and the real human impact of the system.



If you watch prison documentaries, follow true crime, or want a deeper understanding of the criminal justice system, Reality Behind Bars offers thoughtful analysis and honest conversations about the stories we’re told about life behind bars.

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Ashley Scolaro & Carolyn Fisher Sozialwissenschaften True Crime
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  • Inmate to Roommate S1E1 (A&E, 2022)

    Inmate to Roommate S1E1 (A&E, 2022)
    Apr 30 2026

    In this episode of Reality Behind Bars, we break down Inmate to Roommate Season 1, Episode 1 (“Time to Set You Free”) and analyze how the show portrays life after incarceration. From emotional reunions to major red flags, we explore whether these living arrangements actually support successful reentry or set people up for failure.


    We also highlight real research on reentry programs, including how stable housing and relocation can significantly reduce reoffending rates. For information about the anti-recidivism program discussed in this episode - Maryland Opportunities Vouchers Experiment or MOVE - click here and to access the article published by David Kirk (2023) about the MOVE program click here.

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    57 Min.
  • 60 Days In S2E1 (A&E, 2016)

    60 Days In S2E1 (A&E, 2016)
    Apr 28 2026

    For this episode, the hosts discuss Season 2 Episode 1 of 60 Days In. Ashley and Carolyn try to determine the jail’s goals for having a second season at their correctional facility and point out the differences in how this season is presented to viewers. The hosts also discuss the classification process that some jails use and make some predictions about this new batch of civilian participants.

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    Send us an email at realitybehindbars@gmail.com

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    42 Min.
  • 60 Days In Season 1 Wrap Up (A&E, 2016)

    60 Days In Season 1 Wrap Up (A&E, 2016)
    Apr 24 2026

    For this episode, the hosts discuss the two reunion specials for Season 1 of 60 Days In. We revisit each participant’s experience, unpack how incarceration impacted them long-term, and examine what the show reveals and obscures about jail conditions, mental health, and systemic accountability. We also take a deeper look at the jail’s leadership, including major updates that raise serious questions about the program’s original mission. Carolyn shares her reactions to watching the show for the first time including the educational value the public can find in this type of reality show. Note: This episode was reposted on April 24th, 2026 with additional audio editing

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    Send us an email at realitybehindbars@gmail.com

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    51 Min.
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