Real stories from Rhode Island and beyond.
“Real stories are hidden in the midst of every day life. Inside Out uncovers them.” With that tag-line, Inside Out was BSR’s flagship radio documentary program that ran from 2000-2004 and showcased some of the finest student made work around. The program was created by Paul McCarthy and shepherded by Beth Taylor, and helped establish Brown as a radio powerhouse known for cranking out first-rate producers. During its time on the air the program garnered attention from Transom.org and The Third Coast International Audio Festival, and hosted guest critiques from Ira Glass, Jay Allison and Joe Richman.
Many of the producers who worked on Inside Out continue to make memorable radio even now, garnering awards from the Associated Press, Makers Quest 2.0, and the Society for Professional Journalists among others. Over time the staff and contributors included Rawaan Alkhatib, Robin Amer, John Arcici, Jenny Asarnow, Rebecca Birnbaum, Elana Berkowitz, Melissa Brough, Marshall Clement, Doug Fretty, Adeline Goss, Anna Goldman, Ian Gray, Bart Green, Megan Hall, Leanne Hegg, Ian Henderson, Nathan James, Jessica Jewell, Jess Jones, Selena Juneau-Vogel, Rachel Katzman, Louisa Lombard, Alice Lovejoy, Paul McCarthy, Caroline McCaughey, Molly Messick, Rielle Navitski, Danielle Posen, Matt Puntigam, Cassie Tharinger, Rachel Terp, Dana Turken, Samm Tyroller-Cooper, Gabriel Wildau, Emily Witt, and Laura Vitale.
I am trying to put together a definitive archive of all existing Inside Out episodes. It’s a labor of love. Currently they’re scattered about, but I will post them here as I am able to collect them. I’ve tried to recreate a list of episodes and staff from memory, but I may have made significant mistakes or omissions, so don’t be afraid to let me know if you spot them. If you have copies of any of these episodes, or if you know of episodes I’ve inadvertently left out, please let me know!
Season 1 – Fall of 2000
Hosted by Nathan James with Executive Producer and creator Paul McCarthy.
Town and Gown
The Real Cachupa: Cape Verdeans in Rhode Island
Spook City
Season 2 – Spring of 2001
Hosted by Nathan James with Executive Producer Paul McCarthy.
Junk
Modern Nomads
Personal Ads
Old School, New School: Life at the Met
Season 3 – Fall of 2001
Hosted by Molly Messick with Executive Producer Robin Amer
Identity Crisis Parts 1 & 2
Harvest
Season 4 – Spring of 2002
Hosted by Gabriel Wildau with Executive Producer Robin Amer
Mall Pts 1 and 2
Work
Season 5 – Fall of 2002
Hosted by Adeline Goss with Executive Producer Rachel Terp
Public Space Pts 1 and 2
Season 6 – Fall of 2003
Hosted by Adeline Goss with Executive Producer Anna Goldman
Vision
Risk Parts 1 and 2
Season 7 – Spring of 2004
Hosted by Rielle Navitski with Executive Producer Adeline Goss
Pirates!
Against the Grain
Invisible Source
Robin Amer 