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 transcribedSean Scott Hicks, a former Winter Hill Gang enforcer, spent 20+ years in prison for his role in organized crime. Once working under Whitey Bulger, Hic...
Thomas Baca served prison time in New Mexico State Prison for armed robbery, aggravated battery, and kidnapping. In this powerful episode, he opens up...
Frank Parisi, a native of Little Italy, New York, grew up in a family with deep connections to organized crime. His father was involved in the mafia,...
Angelica Johnson shares her story of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, leading to criminal charges at a young age that turned her life upsid...
Davey Stewart shares his story of surviving 24 years in some of America’s federal prisons, including Big Sandy and Coleman. I interviewed Davey during...
Brian Suder shares his story as a former ecstasy drug lord and one of Baltimore's biggest players in the drug trade. He reveals how he built his opera...
Garet Mclendon shares his story as an ex-Peckerwood gang member, revealing his life of crime and survival in California prisons. He discusses gang cul...
Michael Wittenberg, a U.S. citizen, shares his harrowing experience of serving nearly two years in a Dominican Republic prison. Recently released, Mic...
Heather Bishop's life changed when her husband, Ryan Roth, was brutally murdered in 2012. In this rare and exclusive interview, Heather shares her per...
Houstone Smooth shares his story of being recruited into the Tango Blast prison gang and the realities of life behind bars. From navigating gang dynam...
Qwell, a former Rikers Island prison guard, shares what 60 Days In is really like. In this episode, he talks about his undercover experience as an inm...
Chris Stroud's life changed when he became involved in a federal RICO case for selling methamphetamine, leading to a prison sentence. In this intervie...
Banky Pound shares his story of being sentenced to 33 years in prison for armed robbery, the realities of life behind bars, and how he turned his life...
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Brian Gabbard, a pastor turned jailer, shares his journey from the pulpit to working inside a county jail. In this episode, Brian gives an inside look...
Retired Criminal Investigator Charlie Roberts shares his journey from a life of crime to becoming an undercover cop. In this episode, Charlie talks ab...
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Sean Gunby, a former accountant turned YouTuber and content creator, reveals how he exploited the U.S. tax system to get rich. In this episode, Sean b...
Scott Nagle opens up about his 10 years working as a prison guard and the mental health toll it took on him. In this episode, Scott shares the harsh r...
Steven Darr shares his story of navigating life inside Arizona State Prison. In this episode, Steven talks about the events that led to his incarcerat...
