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 transcribedAnthony Cassese shares his journey from being a troubled teen to facing life in detention centers. In this interview, Anthony talks about his experien...
Victor Gonzalez, a former shot caller for the Paisa prison gang, shares his story of power, crime, and consequences. In this interview, Victor discuss...
Jason Brewer shares his story of surviving decades in Virginia jails and prisons. In this interview, Jason talks about the challenges he faced, the su...
Bambi Adams shares her journey of survival in this interview. From robbing gas stations and scamming sugar daddies to enduring Kentucky women’s prison...
Skinny Keem, a former professional car thief, sits down to reveal the underground world of car theft and the secret methods he used to make millions s...
Retired NYPD Detective Tom Smith, host of the Gold Shields podcast, shares his remarkable 17-year journey with the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force. T...
Chris Sharpe, a former skinhead prison gang member, opens up about his journey from gang life in a California penitentiary to becoming a successful ta...
Dane Gentry shares his story of escaping prison, evading law enforcement, and spending a total of 20 years across various Tennessee prisons. In this e...
Capo shares his journey of survival as a Vice Lord in one of America’s toughest federal prisons and his decision to step away from a life of crime. Ca...
Alexander Cordero, a former gang member, shares his unique story of turning to witchcraft to protect himself on the streets of New York City. Alexande...
Tony Hernandez, a former NYPD transit cop, shares his insider knowledge on subway crime, how to stay safe on public transit, and the realities of NYPD...
Clever shares his journey from a life on the edge to becoming an artist in the music industry. Known for his unique blend of hip-hop and rock, Clever...
Caitlin Burchill, an NBC Connecticut Consumer Investigator, joins us to dive into the documentary Traces of Doubt and the controversies surrounding re...
Matt Wagner shares his journey of founding his own motorcycle club, gaining recognition from the Outcast MC, and facing an intense law enforcement rai...
Hank Carisio shares his story of going from a hockey star to a life of crime that eventually led him to prison. In this episode, Hank talks about his...
Victor Abraham shares his powerful story of being wrongfully accused and framed for robbery by NYPD detectives, leading to his time at Rikers Island....
Jeffrey Feller shares his journey from being an inmate at Rikers Island due to a misunderstanding to building a career as a cop, Air Marshal, federal...
Jeff Grant, a former lawyer who served time in federal prison, shares his unique journey from a successful legal career to incarceration and back. In...
Donnie Worley, a former gang member, breaks down how prison gangs operate inside Texas maximum security prisons. He shares first-hand insights into th...
Nino Breeze shares his story, from a million-dollar drug bust that led him to federal prison to securing a record deal with Rick Ross. He covers the e...
