Locked In with Ian Bick

Raffaele Ruggiero grew up in the Bronx with an upbringing that shaped his discipline and drive. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, he found his passion for motorcycles and the brotherhood that came with it. That passion eventually led him to becoming the President of a Least of Saints Motorcycle Club chapter. In this episode, Raffaele shares his journey from military service to the motorcycle world — the discipline, the loyalty, the challenges, and what it really takes to lead. #MotorcycleClub #USMarine #BronxStories #BikerLife #OutlawCulture #VeteranStories #Brotherhood #truecrimepodcasts Thank you to BLUECHEW & PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: Visit https://bluechew.com/ and use promo code LOCKEDIN at checkout to get your first month of BlueChew & pay five bucks for shipping. Prizepicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Connect with Raffaele Ruggiero: https://www.instagram.com/raffaelearuggiero?igsh=MXJlZGdpc3V2b2F1 Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 – From the Bronx Streets to Brotherhood 10:30 – Family, Hard Work & Early Life Lessons 18:40 – Teenage Rebellion & Street Temptations 27:00 – Staying Out of Trouble & Choosing the Right Path 36:15 – Joining the Marines & Learning Real Discipline 46:25 – Life in the Marine Corps: Lessons & Challenges 54:00 – Returning Home to Family & Construction Work 55:50 – The Tragedy That Rekindled His Motorcycle Passion 01:01:30 – Rediscovering Brotherhood Through Motorcycles 01:07:05 – Finding Family in a Motorcycle Club 01:13:00 – Inside Biker Culture: Traditions & Misunderstandings 01:21:05 – Leadership, Loyalty & Life Inside the Club 01:28:00 – Staying Grounded: Values, Faith & Responsibility 01:33:00 – Lessons from Club Life & Finding Christianity 01:39:00 – Second Chances & Advice for Returning Citizens 01:48:00 – Helping Others & Building a Better Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Boston mobster Vincent Gigi Marino opens up about his life inside organized crime. Growing up in Boston, Gigi shares how his upbringing and family life led him down the wrong path and into a world of stick-ups, bank robberies, and the streets. He details his time in state prison, and what it was really like to spend decades inside the federal prison system surrounded by some of the most notorious criminals in America. This is an inside look at mob life, survival behind bars, and the lessons Gigi learned after years of living in the shadows. #MobStories #BostonMob #OrganizedCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #MafiaStories #PrisonTalk #BankRobbery #crimelife Thank you to BLUCHEW & PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: BlueChew: Visit https://bluechew.com/ and use promo code LOCKEDIN at checkout to get your first month of BlueChew FREE & pay five bucks for shipping. Prizepicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Connect with Vincent Gigi Marino: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentgigimarino?igsh=OWFnaXVzbmF1cHho Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BTZECv73r/?mibextid=wwXIfr Email: vinniemarino2@gmail.com Buy his book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS1H3G8Y?fbclid=PAZnRzaANSrp1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp9PbXEZe2c1gZWOBz2vKWLOKCDHIRM8a4uEVl0wCv_qNJx2zg_VkTNTV_44L_aem_pQiGaslTt54dohOKzlJj-w Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & Big Reflections on Life 01:18 – Growing Up Boston Tough 03:25 – Family Secrets That Changed Everything 06:33 – Childhood Discipline, Sports & Survival Lessons 09:40 – Almost a Cop… Then Everything Changed 13:08 – First Steps Into Crime 16:14 – Stickups Gone Wrong & Bank Robbery Chaos 22:22 – Nightclubs, Hustling & Building a Reputation 25:32 – First Prison Sentence: The State Bid 33:38 – Gun Cases & Federal Time in the 80s 41:46 – Riots, Violence & Survival in Prison 53:11 – Back on the Streets & Wild Turmoil 57:03 – Double Crosses & The Feds Closing In 01:00:51 – RICO Trials, Court Drama & Sentencing 01:04:40 – 35 Years Lost: Impact on Family & Life 01:07:39 – Federal Penitentiaries: Atlanta & Beyond 01:10:23 – Jailhouse Law: Litigating & Helping Inmates 01:15:01 – Prison Gangs, Scams & Daily Hustles 01:22:10 – Stickup Crews & Contraband Behind Bars 01:26:01 – Staff Retaliation & Endless Transfers 01:31:16 – Daily Life, Prison Rules & Harsh Lessons 01:34:41 – Loss, Family & Harsh Sentencing Truths 01:35:36 – Writing a Book & Finding Growth Inside 01:36:23 – New Laws, Early Release & Freedom Adjustments 01:40:05 – Life After Prison: Struggles & Lessons Learned 01:45:01 – The Future, Redemption & Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jayson “Rame” Albertorio grew up in the tough neighborhoods of New York City, where he joined the Crips at a young age. His teenage years were spent bouncing between juvenile detention, Rikers Island, and New York state prison. After his release, Rame tried to turn his life around—but when he fled probation and moved to Los Angeles, things took another dark turn. He was shot in the face and locked up again, this time in LA County Jail. #RikersIsland #LACountyJail #Crip #PrisonStories #Survival #GangLife #TrueCrimePodcast #prisontalk Connect with Jayson: Jayson's movie trailer: https://youtu.be/JwIPDF2BkPY?si=0HjLhazoXNgYUMCv Jayson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/litrame?igsh=MnVndmQ5N25iaDY1 Lake george the movie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakegeorgethemovie?igsh=YXZ1cnUzbXJhZXhk Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 – Rame’s Story: From Survival to Redemption 03:35 – Growing Up in NYC’s Lower East Side 07:07 – Fighting to Prove Himself as a Teen 12:01 – First Arrest & Time in Juvenile Detention 17:17 – Joining the Crips & Hustling the Streets 22:44 – Becoming a Father While Deep in Crime 27:44 – Robberies, Hustle & Rikers Island Nights 31:20 – Violence, Gangs & Survival Inside Jail 35:35 – Life After Prison: City Bikes & Art Hustle 41:02 – Parole Problems & Fleeing to California 45:05 – Shot in the Face: Surviving LA Streets 51:19 – Locked Up Again in LA County Jail 55:03 – Returning to New York & Starting Over 59:09 – Fatherhood, Redemption & Lessons Learned 01:02:07 – Final Thoughts: Turning Pain Into Purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joseph Piersante dedicated his life to serving his country as a DEA Special Agent — taking down dangerous drug cartels and leading high-stakes operations around the world. But while deployed to Afghanistan, Joseph’s life changed forever when he was shot in the head during a mission, leaving him completely blind. #DEAAgent #AfghanistanWar #CartelStories #TrueCrimePodcast #PrisonReform #DrugCartels #SurvivalStory #lockedinpodcast Thank you to PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Connect with Joseph Piersante: https://joep.us/ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 – From Detroit Kid to Future DEA Agent 03:00 – Family Influence That Shaped His Path 08:00 – Inside the Detroit Police: Rookie Lessons 19:00 – SWAT Raids: Kicking Down Doors in Detroit 30:00 – Becoming a DEA Agent: Academy Secrets 39:00 – First DEA Assignment: Hunting Meth Labs 52:00 – DEA Drug Busts You Won’t Believe 01:07:00 – Joining DEA FAST: America’s Elite Unit 01:17:00 – Afghanistan Deployment: Into the War Zone 01:30:00 – The Mission That Changed His Life Forever 01:41:00 – Surviving, Recovery & Life Without Sight 01:50:00 – Rebuilding as a Blind Bodybuilder 01:59:00 – Hard-Earned Advice & Motivation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nina’s story is one of survival, heartbreak, and redemption. Growing up in New Jersey with a rough childhood, Nina was groomed as a teenager and dragged to Florida — where her life spiraled into homelessness and drug addiction. Things took a darker turn when she and her boyfriend started robbing Disney hotels, leading to a high-stakes arrest that ended with Nina being sentenced to 6 years in Florida prison. #DisneyHotel #DisneyStory #TrueCrimePodcast #PrisonStory #FloridaPrison #CrimeDocumentary #LockedInPodcast #truecrimecommunity Connect with Nina: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatlilnina?_t=ZP-9072OkzoOLe&_r=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethatlilnina?igsh=MTFsejM5OGtldm54ag%3D%3D&utm_source=qr YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thatlilninax95?si=wtQ9_vxwEQYTU3JG Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 From Grooming to Prison: Meet Nina & Her Story04:44 Growing Up in New Jersey & Family Struggles11:06 School Troubles & Early Toxic Relationships18:14 Dropping Out & Getting Groomed23:02 Abuse, Moving to Florida & Becoming Homeless30:44 Meeting Smokey & Entering the Criminal World33:02 Breaking Into Disney Hotels & Stealing to Survive39:45 Crime Escalates & Police Sting Operations44:44 The Night of the Arrest & Facing Reality51:44 Court Dates, DEA Case & Prison Sentencing54:44 Life as a Youth Offender Behind Bars58:57 Moving to General Population & Prison Hierarchy01:02:43 Sex, Relationships & Tattoo Culture in Prison01:09:11 Addiction Struggles & Finding Recovery01:11:12 Life After Prison: Starting Over From Nothing01:17:17 Social Media, Storytelling & Helping Others01:22:42 Life Lessons Learned the Hard Way01:24:47 Regrets, Forgiveness & Giving Back01:26:20 Closing Reflections & Hope for the Future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony Lopez grew up in the South Bronx, where street life was everywhere. His mom pushed him to join the U.S. Marines to escape the cycle — and he went on to serve in Iraq. But one mistake changed everything. After being caught with a gun off base, Anthony was discharged from the military and sent straight to Rikers Island, eventually serving time in New York State Prison. #USMarine #MarineToPrison #PrisonStory #VeteranLife #PrisonInterview #TrueCrimePodcast #PrisonDocumentary #lockedinpodcast Thank you to PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Connect with Anthony Lopez: https://www.instagram.com/ceotoneofficial?igsh=N2ltcm81dm9xbXdh Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Use code LOCKEDIN for 20% OFF Wooooo Energy Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 From U.S. Marine to Prison Inmate: Anthony Lopez’s Story 01:10 Growing Up in the Bronx & Early Influences 03:31 Family, Values & Street Temptations 05:16 Teenage Years: Hustle, Risk & Survival 06:56 Choosing the Military to Escape the Streets 10:00 Boot Camp, Infantry Training & Discipline 13:44 Deploying to Iraq: First Impressions & Fear 17:19 Combat, Trauma & Losing Friends Overseas 22:31 Life in Iraq: Mental Toll & Survival Mode 25:53 Coming Home: PTSD & Struggling to Adjust 29:13 Trouble in NYC: Stop-and-Frisk & Arrest 34:32 Military Discharge & Facing Criminal Charges 41:46 Court Battles, Sentencing & Feeling Betrayed 47:13 Rikers Island: Inside One of America’s Toughest Jails 50:51 Prison Life: Survival, Violence & Finding Purpose 56:01 Upstate Prison: Fishkill & Building a New Mindset 01:01:49 Becoming a Mentor: Teaching & Rehabilitation Work 01:07:09 Release & Reconnecting with Family 01:13:32 Adjusting to Life After Prison 01:20:47 Lessons Learned & Advice for Young Men 01:27:03 Breaking the Cycle: Creating a Better Future 01:34:08 Final Reflections & Words of Hope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sabrena Collins had what most people would call a good upbringing — but by 13 years old, she was already hooked on meth. After getting sober once, a painful divorce sent her spiraling back into addiction and deeper into the drug world. What started as using turned into selling, and one night a police chase changed everything — ending with Sabrena being shot in the head by law enforcement. Instead of ending there, things got worse. Sabrena was charged by the DEA in a federal drug conspiracy case for trafficking meth and was sentenced to 9 years in federal prison. #ShotInTheHead #PoliceShootings #PrisonStory #TrueCrimePodcast #PrisonDocumentary #SurvivalStory #PrisonInterview #lockedinpodcast Connect with Sabrena Collins: Tiktok@ sabrenamorgan Facebook @ Sabrena Morgan Insta @thesabrenamorgan YouTube @thesabrenamorgan Www.transformingcriminaljustice.com Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Use code LOCKEDIN for 20% OFF Wooooo Energy Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 Shot in the Head & 9 Years in Prison: Meet Sabrina Collins 02:00 Growing Up in Kansas City & Family Life 06:00 Struggling with Body Dysmorphia & Diet Pills at a Young Age 08:30 Turning to Meth & Living a Double Life 13:00 Hiding Addiction from Family & Excelling in School 18:00 College Years, Quitting Meth & Big Life Choices 22:00 Marriage, Motherhood & Becoming a Real Estate Agent 27:00 Divorce, Custody Battles & Emotional Collapse 36:00 Relapse, Drug Dealing & Mental Health Spiral 41:00 High-Speed Chase & Getting Shot by Police 47:00 DEA Investigation & Federal Arrest 51:00 Indictment & The Moment Everything Changed 54:00 Pre-Trial Rehab: Getting Clean Before Prison 59:00 Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison 01:04:00 Prison Life: Survival, Growth & Finding Purpose 01:12:00 Halfway House & Home Confinement Challenges 01:18:00 Becoming an Advocate & Rebuilding Her Life 01:23:00 Early Clemency: The Day She Walked Free 01:27:00 Life After Prison: Adjusting to Freedom 01:33:00 TikTok, Community & Helping Other Women 01:39:00 What the Prison System Gets Wrong & Needs to Fix 01:45:00 Nonprofit Work, Advocacy & Fighting for Change 01:51:00 Advice to Her 13-Year-Old Self & Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kurt Siuzdak has spent his life serving — first in the U.S. military, then as an attorney, and ultimately as an FBI Special Agent for over two decades. From organized crime and major fraud cases to violent crimes, civil rights investigations, and overseas operations, Kurt has seen it all. #FBIAgent #FBIStories #TrueCrimePodcast #MobStories #FraudCases #LawEnforcementLife #CrimeDocumentary #lockedinpodcast Thank you to PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Use code LOCKEDIN for 20% OFF Wooooo Energy Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 FBI Secrets: Meet Kurt Siuzdak00:22 Military, Law & The Road to the FBI01:46 Going Viral: MrBeast Video & Unexpected Fame03:08 Personal Life, COVID & Mental Resilience05:55 Growing Up & Lessons from Small-Town Life11:59 Family Values & First Jobs that Shaped Him15:27 Military Service & Why He Chose Law School27:55 From Lawyer to FBI Agent: Career-Changing Moment31:44 Inside FBI Training & First High-Stakes Cases44:27 New York City Organized Crime & Fraud Investigations47:28 How the FBI Seizes Assets from the Mob53:39 Life in the FBI: Dangerous Moments & Close Calls01:00:46 Deployed to Iraq: Military & FBI Operations Overseas01:13:43 War Crimes Investigations & The Toughest Cases01:16:42 Moving to Connecticut: Casino & Tribal Crime Cases01:25:12 The Strangest Crimes He Ever Investigated01:36:57 Child Exploitation, Human Trafficking & Civil Rights Work01:43:10 Organized Crime Beyond the Mob: What You Didn’t Know01:49:25 FBI’s Final Years: Fighting Human Trafficking & Cybercrime01:55:27 Whistleblower Advocate: Standing Up for Agents02:01:19 Hard Lessons, Regrets & What He’d Do Differently02:06:16 Human Side of the Badge: Most Powerful Encounters02:14:00 Final Thoughts & Advice from 20+ Years in the FBI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Girault grew up in New York City and was selling crack by the time he was 13 years old. Hoping to save him from the streets, his parents moved the family to Atlanta — but Eric’s hustle never stopped. After dropping out of college, he built a successful weed business that made him serious money… until an associate snitched, landing him in federal prison with a 12-year sentence. #DrugEmpire #AtlantaHustler #TrueCrimePodcast #KingpinStories #PrisonInterviews #DrugTrafficking #CrimeDocumentary #LockedInPodcast Thank you to EXPRESSVPN, BLUECHEW & PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: ExpressVPN: Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://www.expressvpn.com/lockedin to find out how you can get up to four extra months. BlueChew: Visit https://bluechew.com/ and use promo code LOCKEDIN at checkout to get your first month of BlueChew FREE & pay five bucks for shipping. Prizepicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Connect with Eric Girault: Website - https://www.innoutww.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@innoutww Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5yVcjJ5JeeWBKh5ZgMxVV0 Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-n-out-podcast-with-eric-girault/id1699916908 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@innoutww Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/innoutww/ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Use code LOCKEDIN for 20% OFF Wooooo Energy Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 From Hustle Dreams to Federal Prison: Eric Girault’s Story02:13 Growing Up in NYC: Family, Streets & Survival04:42 The Neighborhood That Shaped Him06:14 Selling Crack at 13: How It All Began11:31 Street Rules & Lessons Learned Early13:33 Fast Money, Lifestyle & Getting Caught by His Parents20:48 Moving to Atlanta: Trying to Escape the Streets23:48 High School Years: Struggling to Stay Straight28:03 Dropping Out & Starting a Weed Business in College37:46 Music Industry Dreams & Dangerous Rivalries44:41 Earning the Nickname “The Black John Gotti”53:18 Building a Full College Weed Empire01:03:38 Scaling Up: Moving Serious Weight01:16:37 Drug Trafficking Logistics & Street Strategy01:32:00 Betrayal, Indictment & The Federal Case That Changed His Life01:51:51 12 Years in Federal Prison: Survival, Growth & Redemption02:11:40 Life After Prison: Mentorship, Advocacy & Giving Back02:23:32 Changing His Story & Inspiring the Next Generation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christopher Howell was the Police Chief of the Virgin Islands — and he’s spent decades taking down drug cartels, weapons traffickers, and some of the most dangerous criminals in the world. From going undercover and running covert surveillance to leading international task forces with over 150 agents, Christopher’s career reads like something out of a crime drama. #PoliceChief #VirginIslands #CartelTakedown #UndercoverOperations #TrueCrimePodcast #DrugTraffickingStories #LawEnforcementLife #AmericaMostWanted Thank you to PRIZEPICKS, EXPRESSVPN & BLUCHEW, for sponsoring this episode: Prizepicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! ExpressVPN: Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://www.expressvpn.com/lockedin to find out how you can get up to four extra months. BlueChew: Visit https://bluechew.com/ and use promo code LOCKEDIN at checkout to get your first month of BlueChew FREE & pay five bucks for shipping. Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Use code LOCKEDIN for 20% OFF Wooooo Energy Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 Inside the Virgin Islands Drug Trade: How It Really Works03:03 Growing Up in Paradise: Early Life & Influences09:09 Becoming a Virgin Islands Police Officer14:46 First Undercover Mission: How It Nearly Went Wrong23:24 Corruption & Crime in the Virgin Islands Exposed27:19 Joining the Gun Task Force & Chasing Firearms36:36 Creating the DEA Task Force from the Ground Up41:53 Rising Through the Ranks & Building Massive Cases53:08 Guns, Drugs & Federal Operations That Changed the Islands01:02:08 Cracking Major Drug Trafficking Rings01:17:30 Crazy Surveillance Stories & High-Stakes Takedowns01:26:01 Biggest Busts & Close Calls With Death01:39:16 Taking Down Violent Gangs & Organizations01:55:42 Retaliation & Fear: The Dark Side of Police Work02:08:38 Murders, Corruption & The Cases That Haunt Him02:23:49 Big Wins, Big Losses & High-Dollar Asset Seizures02:40:08 Wiretaps, Covert Ops & Creative Police Tactics02:53:00 Promotion to Police Chief & Why He Almost Said No03:00:10 Lessons From a Career Fighting Guns & Drugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices