Real stories from the people everyone else judges first. Locked In with Ian Bick is a podcast hosted by Ian Bick, a former federal inmate turned podcaster. The show features raw conversations with former inmates, recovering addicts, bikers, law enforcement officers, attorneys, investigators, and people who have lived through crime, prison, addiction, trauma, and redemption. Each episode dives deep into real prison stories, life inside prison, the criminal justice system, street life, addiction recovery, mental health, and what it takes to rebuild after incarceration. Guests share what really happens behind bars, how people survive prison, and the difficult road to second chances after hitting rock bottom. If you’re interested in prison stories, criminal justice experiences, life after prison, and honest conversations with people who have lived through the darkest chapters of their lives, you’ll feel at home here.
591 episodes transcribedSpencer Cook built a $45 million drug empire on the dark web. He shares how it worked, the dangers he faced, and the moment everything fell apart. #D...
Kari Ferrell shares how she became a well-known New York grifter, the scams she ran, and how her deception finally caught up with her. #NYCScammer #C...
Struggle Jennings talks about the life choices that landed him in prison, the drug empire he built, and how he broke into the music industry. #Stru...
Andrew Conneally shares the how a routine traffic stop turned into an arrest for unlawful possession of 15 firearms. From the moment police pulled him...
Andrew Wanat details his daring escape from a maximum-security prison in Hawaii, the risks he took, and how authorities finally caught up with him. #...
Reed Byers shares how he went from dealing meth to being taken down by law enforcement, serving time in prison, and ultimately turning his life around...
Cassandra DeGraw’s life took a dark turn when addiction led her down an unexpected path. After struggling with cocaine abuse, she was sentenced to 10...
Jim Weber started in state law enforcement before moving up to the federal level, eventually becoming one of the first agents in the Homeland Security...
Robert Yarber shares what it was like to serve time in Oregon’s most notorious prison. From violent encounters to the daily struggle to stay alive, th...
Matthew Jamison reveals how stolen checks from the black market fueled a financial fraud operation. From underground deals to cashing in on crime, thi...
Branden Terrell recalls the night he took another man’s life, the weight of that moment, and how he has tried to move forward. #ManslaughterCase #Tru...
Patrick Stork shares the struggles of his teenage years, from getting expelled from school to battling addiction and making life-altering mistakes. Th...
Laura Whitehorn, a dedicated activist since the 1960s, shares her compelling story of radical activism, involvement in bombings, and serving over 14 y...
Rachel Mcintosh opens up about how she became addicted to alcohol, the impact it had on her life, and her journey to recovery. She shares the warning...
Mason Balbier shares how drug addiction led to a shocking bank robbery spree, the high-stakes moments, and the consequences that followed. From desper...
Tim Ryan shares his journey from spending millions on drugs to surviving seven years in prison and the heartbreaking loss of his son. He opens up abou...
Michael Bryant reveals how he robbed drug dealers through home invasions, the dangers of that life, and what it took to survive prison. He also shares...
Mo shares the shocking story of a robbery gone wrong that led to a 15-year sentence in one of Florida’s most dangerous prisons. He reveals the events...
Jonathan Bittner, Army Veteran, explains how his deployment to Afghanistan led to addiction. He shares his experience in combat, the impact of war, an...
Justyna Rzewinski, former Clinical Supervisor for Mental Health at Rikers Island, exposes the shocking abuse and neglect inside one of the country’s m...
