An Inside Wire feature in which listeners take a deep dive with the people behind Colorado's efforts to create successful reentry and parole experiences.

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CHOW TIME: Stories From Life In Colorado Prisons is the podcast series of Inside Wire: Colorado Prison Radio. CHOW TIME episodes are long-form narrative journalism features in which incarcerated audio producers reveal and interrogate life in Colorado's state prison system. The series is characterized by deep, potent questions; surprising dialogue; and rich uses of sound. Experienced as a series, CHOW TIME captures a broad range of complexities, nuances, joys, struggles, and surprises of life in prison in the U.S. 

When Inside Wire producers complete their first CHOW TIME episode, they fulfill the final step of their training journey to earn certification from University of Denver in Sound Production and Audio Storytelling.

The CHOW TIME team includes Ryan Conarro (Executive Producer) and Seth Ready (Associate Producer).

For more, visit www.coloradoprisonradio.com

Chow Time | Stories from Life in Colorado Prisons

You're stranded on a deserted island or in outer space, and you get to take just one song with you. Which one will it be? Residents and staff across the CDOC share the story behind their one tune.

One Tune

WORTHY: Colorado Reentry Stories is a series of audio features from Inside Wire: Colorado Prison Radio and the University of Denver Prison Arts Initiative. The series profiles Coloradans who found their way into prison and then navigated their way back out, and it offers a look at some of the reentry service organizations that supported those people on their journey. 

Each episode is 30-40 minutes long, and each examines the complex pathways of reentry and parole in our state.

WORTHY is rooted in the stories of people who've succeeded against the odds. You'll hear about hitchhiking cross-country at the age of 13... losing a grandparent and falling into addiction... a surprise commutation from the governor that abruptly ended a life sentence... experiencing the anxieties of grocery shopping after leaving prison... a pivotal, impromptu speech on the state Capitol steps... and much more.

WORTHY includes:

Worthy Story 1: Systems of Support, highlighting Remerg, CCJRC, Denver County's RISE Program, and Thrive Colorado. 

Worthy Story 2: Reentry & Realness, highlighting The Realness Project, Breakthrough, and Work Options.

Worthy Story 3: Minding the Gaps, highlighting the CDOC Division of Adult Parole Transitional Services Unit / RESTORE Program, the Department of Public Safety's Division of Community Corrections, and Hazelbrook Sober Living Community.

Worthy Story 4: Never Going Back, highlighting the Second Chance Center.

This series is supported in part by the Solutions Journalism Network 2022 LEDE Fellowship. It's produced by Ryan Conarro, JoyBelle Phelan, and Seth Ready. Additional production is by Lucy Richardson. Denver Women's Correctional Facility Inside Wire producers co-host Story 4: Cynthia Gonzalez, Tiffany McCoy, and Amber Pierce. Music for Worthy is by Tyler Nelson at Limon Correctional Facility. The voices of the Worthy theme are Jamilyah Nelson and, at Limon Correctional Facility, Stefano Illescas-Romo and Christopher Lovely. Mastering engineering is by Jonathan Howard.

WORTHY: Colorado Reentry Stories first aired December 2022-January 2023.

WORTHY: Colorado Reentry Stories

A weekly, unfiltered conversation between incarcerated residents and executive leadership of the Colorado Department of Corrections.

Up to the Minute

This episode is hosted and produced by Cynthia Gonzalez.

Hotlines Extended: Sue Erickson, Thrive Colorado, Aired 09.14.2022

This episode is hosted and produced by Benny Hill. The episode is also co-hosted by Michael Backus.

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Hotlines Extended: Allison Vyncke, CDOC Special Needs Patrol, Aired 09.07.2022

This episode is hosted and produced by Seth Ready (Communications Associate at DU Prison Arts Initiative).

Hotlines Extended: Echoes from the Cell Art Show, DenverWorks, Aired 08.31.2022

Hotlines Extended: Geno Shvedov, Hazelbrook Community, Aired 08.24.2022

This episode is hosted and produced by Benny Hill.

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Behind The Mic: Michael Backus (Part 1)

This episode is hosted and produced by Anthony Quintana.

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Behind The Mic: Joaquin Mares (Part 1)

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Behind The Mic: Joaquin Mares (Part 2)

This episode is hosted and produced by Jody Aguirre.

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Behind The Mic: Rob Herdman (Part 1)

Behind The Mic: Rob Herdman (Part 2)

This episode is hosted and produced by Amber Pierce.

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Hotlines Extended: Kristi Hornick, Work Options, Aired 09.28.2022

Behind The Mic: Kari Kennedy (Part 1)

This episode is hosted and produced by Herbert Alexander.

Chow Time | Incarcerated Dads, by Herbert Alexander

This episode is hosted and produced by Anthony Quintana and Jody Aguirre. Aired 04.08.2022.

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Up to the Minute: Dean Williams, Policy Process, Aired 04.08.22

This episode is hosted and produced by Darrius Turner, Benny Hill, and Anthony Quintana. Aired 03.25.2022.

Up To The Minute: Dean Williams, COVID Impacts on CDOC, Aired 03.25.22

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One Tune: Dino Martinez, Three Little Birds by Bob Marley

This episode is hosted and produced by Joaquin Mares.

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One Tune: Jody Aguirre, Don't Give Up by Peter Gabriel (feat. Kate Bush)

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One Tune: Benny Hill, Take It to the Limit by Eagles

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One Tune: Michael Backus, What's Going On by Marvin Gaye

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One Tune: Kelly Kuhns, Humble and Kind by Tim McGraw

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One Tune: Matthew Mirabal, Home by Joe Diffie

One Tune: Aron Sanchez, Uptown by Drake (feat. Lil Wayne)

One Tune: Josiah Duran, Self M.Ade by Young M.A

WORTHY: Colorado Reentry Stories is a series of audio features profiling Coloradans who found their way into prison and then navigated their way back out, and offering a look at some of the reentry service organizations that supported those people on their journey. 

Each episode is 30-40 minutes long, and each examines the complex pathways of reentry and parole in our state.

WORTHY is rooted in the stories of people who've succeeded against the odds. You'll hear about hitchhiking cross-country at the age of 13... losing a grandparent and falling into addiction... a surprise commutation from the governor that abruptly ended a life sentence... experiencing the anxieties of grocery shopping after leaving prison... a pivotal, impromptu speech on the state Capitol steps... and much more.

Worthy Story 1: "Systems of Support" highlights Remerg, CCJRC, Denver County's RISE Program, and Thrive Colorado.

This series is supported in part by the Solutions Journalism Network 2022 LEDE Fellowship. It's produced by Ryan Conarro, JoyBelle Phelan, and Seth Ready. Additional production is by Lucy Richardson. Denver Women's Correctional Facility Inside Wire producers co-host Story 4: Cynthia Gonzalez, Tiffany McCoy, and Amber Pierce. Music for Worthy is by Tyler Nelson at Limon Correctional Facility. The voices of the Worthy theme are Jamilyah Nelson and, at Limon Correctional Facility, Stefano Illescas-Romo and Christopher Lovely. Mastering engineering is by Jonathan Howard.

Systems of Support, WORTHY: Colorado Reentry Stories 1

WORTHY: Colorado Reentry Stories is a series of audio features profiling Coloradans who found their way into prison and then navigated their way back out, and offering a look at some of the reentry service organizations that supported those people on their journey. 

Each episode is 30-40 minutes long, and each examines the complex pathways of reentry and parole in our state.

WORTHY is rooted in the stories of people who've succeeded against the odds. You'll hear about hitchhiking cross-country at the age of 13... losing a grandparent and falling into addiction... a surprise commutation from the governor that abruptly ended a life sentence... experiencing the anxieties of grocery shopping after leaving prison... a pivotal, impromptu speech on the state Capitol steps... and much more.

Worthy Story 2: "Reentry & Realness" highlights The Realness Project, Breakthrough, and Work Options.

This series is supported in part by the Solutions Journalism Network 2022 LEDE Fellowship. It's produced by Ryan Conarro, JoyBelle Phelan, and Seth Ready. Additional production is by Lucy Richardson. Denver Women's Correctional Facility Inside Wire producers co-host Story 4: Cynthia Gonzalez, Tiffany McCoy, and Amber Pierce. Music for Worthy is by Tyler Nelson at Limon Correctional Facility. The voices of the Worthy theme are Jamilyah Nelson and, at Limon Correctional Facility, Stefano Illescas-Romo and Christopher Lovely. Mastering engineering is by Jonathan Howard.

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This episode is hosted and produced by Jody Aguirre with Anthony Quintana, Benny Hill, Darrius Turner, and Herbert Alexander. Aired 03.04.2022.

Up to the Minute: Exec Director Dean Williams, Background Story, Aired 03.04.22

This episode is hosted and produced by Darrius Turner, Anthony Quintana, and Jody Aguirre. Aired 03.11.2022.

Up to the Minute: Dean Williams, The Long Game of Change, Aired 03.11.22

This episode is hosted and produced by Anthony Quintana, Benny Hill, Herbert Alexander, and Jody Aguirre. Aired 03.18.2022.

Up to the Minute: Dean Williams, Dynamic Security, Aired 03.18.22

WORTHY: Colorado Reentry Stories is a series of audio features profiling Coloradans who found their way into prison and then navigated their way back out, and offering a look at some of the reentry service organizations that supported those people on their journey.

Each episode is 30-40 minutes long, and each examines the complex pathways of reentry and parole in our state.

WORTHY is rooted in the stories of people who've succeeded against the odds. You'll hear about hitchhiking cross-country at the age of 13... losing a grandparent and falling into addiction... a surprise commutation from the governor that abruptly ended a life sentence... experiencing the anxieties of grocery shopping after leaving prison... a pivotal, impromptu speech on the state Capitol steps... and much more.

Worthy Story 3: "Minding the Gaps" highlights the Colorado Department of Corrections Division of Adult Parole Transitional Services Unit, the Department of Public Safety's Division of Community Corrections, and Hazelbrook Recovery Community.

This series is supported in part by the Solutions Journalism Network 2022 LEDE Fellowship. It's produced by Ryan Conarro, JoyBelle Phelan, and Seth Ready. Additional production is by Lucy Richardson. Denver Women's Correctional Facility Inside Wire producers co-host Story 4: Cynthia Gonzalez, Tiffany McCoy, and Amber Pierce. Music for Worthy is by Tyler Nelson at Limon Correctional Facility. The voices of the Worthy theme are Jamilyah Nelson and, at Limon Correctional Facility, Stefano Illescas-Romo and Christopher Lovely. Mastering engineering is by Jonathan Howard.

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WORTHY: Colorado Reentry Stories is a series of audio features profiling Coloradans who found their way into prison and then navigated their way back out, and offering a look at some of the reentry service organizations that supported those people on their journey.

Each episode is 30-40 minutes long, and each examines the complex pathways of reentry and parole in our state.

WORTHY is rooted in the stories of people who've succeeded against the odds. You'll hear about hitchhiking cross-country at the age of 13... losing a grandparent and falling into addiction... a surprise commutation from the governor that abruptly ended a life sentence... experiencing the anxieties of grocery shopping after leaving prison... a pivotal, impromptu speech on the state Capitol steps... and much more.

Worthy Story 4: "Never Going back" highlights the Second Chance Center.

This series is supported in part by the Solutions Journalism Network 2022 LEDE Fellowship. It's produced by Ryan Conarro, JoyBelle Phelan, and Seth Ready. Additional production is by Lucy Richardson. Denver Women's Correctional Facility Inside Wire producers co-host Story 4: Cynthia Gonzalez, Tiffany McCoy, and Amber Pierce. Music for Worthy is by Tyler Nelson at Limon Correctional Facility. The voices of the Worthy theme are Jamilyah Nelson and, at Limon Correctional Facility, Stefano Illescas-Romo and Christopher Lovely. Mastering engineering is by Jonathan Howard.

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This spot is created by Tyler Nelson and Dexter Lewis.

Spot: Nothing Rap

This spot is created by Tyler Nelson and Orlando Johns.

Spot: Station ID, Bringin' the PAI

This spot is created by Tyler Nelson, Stefano IllescasRomo, and Christopher Lovely.

Spot: Tune in to Worthy

This episode is created by Jody Aguirre produced by Jody Aguirre and Tyler Nelson.

Chow Time | The Warrior: From the Big Yard to the Barber Shop in Colorado Prisons, by Jody Aguirre

This episode is created by Amber Pierce. Sound production by Tiffany McCoy.

Chow Time | Puppies In Prison, by Amber Pierce

This episode of Chow Time is hosted and produced by Cynthia Gonzalez at Denver Women's Correctional Facility.

Chow Time is Inside Wire's podcast series of original works of audio journalism. 

In “Voices of Denver: Transforming Colorado Prisons,” Cynthia pulls back the veil on a unique program at Denver’s two state prisons, the Voices Program, and she shares deeply personal glimpses of her own journey in prison.

Chow Time | Voices of Denver: Transforming Colorado Prisons, by Cynthia Gonzalez

This episode was hosted and produced by Cynthia Gonzalez at Denver Women's Correctional Facility.

One Tune: Forsythia Owen, Evidence of Things Not Seen by The Dynospectrum

This episode was hosted and produced by Aaron Sanchez

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One Tune: Jeremy Moss, The Falconist, by High on Fire

This episode was hosted and produced by Davis Andrew at Sterling Correctional Facility.

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One Tune: Ian Ketterer, Water Get No Enemy by Fela Kuti

This episode was hosted and produced by Aaron Sanchez at Buena Vista Correctional Facility.

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One Tune: Eric St. George, Everybody Wants to Rule The World, by Tears for Fears

This episode was hosted and produced by Benjamin Hill.

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Chow Time | Sacred Items & CDOC Searches: Cultural Crisis in Colorado Prisons, by Benny Hill

This Episode was created and produced by Travis Sandlin at Limon Correctional Facility

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One Tune: Ryan Conarro, When You Come Back Down by Nickel Creek

This Episode was created and produced by Travis Sandlin at Limon Correctional Facility.

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One Tune: Dwayne Antojado, SZA, The Weekend (Calvin Harris Remix)

CDOC staffers Justin Dash and Kat Sanguinetti share info about the department's Special Needs Parole Program, in this Hotlines Extended episode hosted and produced by Benny Hill at Limon Correctional Facility.

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Hotlines Extended: Justin Dash & Kat Sanguinetti, Special Needs Parole Program, Aired 04.05.2023

This episode was hosted and produced by Herbert Alexander at Buena Vista Correctional Facility.

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One Tune: Michael Carter, Hustle and Motivate by Nipsy Hussle

This is a promotional spot produced by Herbert Alexander for his narrative journalism work, "CHOW TIME: Incarcerated Dads," produced at Limon Correctional Facility in the Colorado Department of Corrections.

Spot: Listen to Chow Time: Incarcerated Dads

www.coloradoprisonradio.com
Inside Wire: Colorado Prison Radio operated 2021-23 embedded in Colorado state prisons. We beamed music, stories, information, and entertainment into prisons across Colorado… and we broadcast our sounds to listeners outside facilities as well, across the U.S. and beyond. Our programs were created by incarcerated media producers for incarcerated listeners. Inside Wire was the first radio station in the world to broadcast 24/7 from inside prisons to the public. Inside Wire was a program of the University of Denver Prison Arts Initiative, in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC). In 2023, the CDOC ended their partnership with the University of Denver, which paused our work. Inside Wire has relaunched as COLORADO RADIO FOR JUSTICE. Learn more at www.radioforjustice.org

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