“Reed is a fascinating steward, both for how he tells this story and the way he relates to the world built out in his reporting.” — Vulture
“S-Town has made a star of its host, the sweet and unassuming Brian Reed, who has been with This American Life for six years and currently serves as a senior producer. In 2012 he was a member of a Peabody Award-winning team at This American Life. Always he is a calming, quiet presence among a cast who rarely hold back on saying what they feel with passion and bluntness.” — Salon