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Reality Behind Bars

Hosted by Ashley Scolaro & Carolyn Fisher · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 26 episodes

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Episodes
26
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12 days ago
Avg length
46m
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37
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Listen Score
20
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48
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About this podcast

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com

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About the host

Ashley Scolaro & Carolyn Fisher hosts Reality Behind Bars, a education show with 26 episodes published.

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A Teenager's Thoughts on The Alabama Solution (HBO Max, 2025)

Jun 4, 202653m0

Ashley shares a recent conversation she had with her teenage son about The Alabama Solution (HBO Max, 2025). Tune in for a Gen Z perspective about the reality of prison living conditions, the brutality in correctional fa

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60 Days In S2E5 (A&E, 2016)

Jun 2, 20261h 5m0

In this episode, Ashley and Carolyn break down 60 Days In Season 2, Episode 5 “pod wars”. Brian continues to experience hazing in D-Pod. Dion & Quinton witness extreme violence in C-Pod. The women in F-Pod continue to be

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The Reality of Halfway Houses

May 28, 202634m0

This week on Reality Behind Bars, Ashley takes a solo deep dive into one of the most misunderstood parts of the criminal justice system: halfway houses. This episode explores what halfway houses actually are, how they fu

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The Reality of Medical Furloughs

May 26, 202629m0

In this special episode, Ashley takes a deeper look at medical furloughs in U.S. jails and prisons after the concept appeared in 60 Days In. Inspired by Chris’s temporary release during the series, this episode explores

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Inmate to Roommate S1E4 (A&E, 2022)

May 21, 202649m0

In this episode of Reality Behind Bars, Ashley and Carolyn break down Inmate to Roommate Season 1, Episode 4, “The Meat Police.” The episode opens with Nick’s release and arrival at Kyle and Sandra’s home, where strict h

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60 Days In S2E4 (A&E, 2016)

May 19, 20261h 15m0

In this episode, Ashley and Carolyn break down 60 Days In Season 2, Episode 4, “Hazed and Confused.” From medical emergencies to manipulation, hazing, and emotional strain, this episode exposes just how quickly jail envi

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Inmate to Roommate S1E3 (A&E, 2022)

May 14, 202637m0

In this episode of Reality Behind Bars, Ashley and Carolyn dive into Inmate to Roommate Season 1, Episode 3, “I Can’t Do This Anymore”. The episode opens with a breaking point. Robert walks away from his commitment to Aa

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60 Days In S2E3 (A&E, 2016)

May 12, 202646m0

In this episode, Ashley and Carolyn break down 60 Days In Season 2, Episode 3, “All Pain No Gain,” unpacking the physical and emotional toll of incarceration as tensions rise across multiple pods. From Mona Lisa’s strugg

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Inmate to Roommate S1E2 (A&E, 2022)

May 7, 20261h 4m0

For this episode, the hosts discuss Season 1 Episode 2 of Inmate to Roommate entitled “Rules of the House.” From overwhelming first moments of freedom to the reality of strict house rules, this episode explores the compl

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60 Days In S2E2 (A&E, 2016)

May 5, 202643m0

For this episode, the hosts discuss Season 2 Episode 2 of 60 Days In entitled "Friend or Foe". From unchecked violence and drug use inside the jail to major questions about accountability and reform, this episode raises

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Inmate to Roommate S1E1 (A&E, 2022)

Apr 30, 202657m0

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

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60 Days In S2E1 (A&E, 2016)

Apr 28, 202642m0

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 th

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

Apr 24, 202650m0

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 o

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60 Days In S1E12 (A&E, 2016)

Apr 21, 202643m0

For this episode, the hosts recap Season 1 Episode 12 of 60 Days In. All remaining participants complete the program, but what happens next reveals just as much about the system as their time inside. From escalating viol

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60 Days In S1E11 (A&E, 2016)

Apr 16, 202646m0

For this episode, the hosts recap Season 1 Episode 11 of 60 Days In. There is a violent encounter between a correctional officer and an inmate in D-Pod. The women in F-Pod have a pod meeting to discuss sleep and decorum.

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60 Days In S1E10 (A&E, 2016)

Apr 14, 202634m0

For this episode, the hosts recap Season 1 Episode 10 of 60 Days In. The correctional officers find hooch in D-Pod, which leads the hosts to discuss the problems with, and realities of, hooch behind bars. F-Pod is rocked

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60 Days In S1E9 (A&E, 2016)

Apr 9, 202631m0

For this episode, the hosts recap Season 1 Episode 9 of 60 Days In. From Thanksgiving traditions behind bars to rising tensions, questionable coping strategies, and emotional breaking points, this episode highlights the

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60 Days In S1E8 (A&E, 2016)

Apr 7, 202645m0

For this episode, the hosts recap Season 1 Episode 8 of 60 Days In. From alarming health concerns in the women’s pod to a high-intensity raid in the men’s unit, this episode highlights the physical, emotional, and system

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60 Days In S1E7 (A&E, 2016)

Apr 2, 202641m0

In this episode of Reality Behind Bars, Ashley and Carolyn break down Season 1, Episode 7 of 60 Days In which is an episode marked by escalating violence, shifting power dynamics, and the psychological toll of incarcerat

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The Reality of Solitary Confinement: Cycling and Re-entry Shocks

Apr 1, 202630m0

What happens after someone leaves solitary confinement—and why does it matter? In this solo episode of Reality Behind Bars, Ashley dives into the second part of our academic series on solitary confinement, exploring new

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25-54
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Who is the host of Reality Behind Bars?

Reality Behind Bars is hosted by Ashley Scolaro & Carolyn Fisher. The show is categorised under education (society) and has published 26 episodes.

How many episodes does Reality Behind Bars have?

Reality Behind Bars has published 26 episodes.

What topics does Reality Behind Bars cover?

Reality Behind Bars regularly covers education, society, culture. It sits in the education category, with a society focus.

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How long are Reality Behind Bars episodes?

Episodes of Reality Behind Bars average 46 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

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