

Locked In with Ian Bick
Ian Bick
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.
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Apr 9, 2024 • 1h 21min
Ian Bick’s Criminal Defense Attorney Reveals Why They Decided To Go To Trial | Jonathan Einhorn
Ian Bick's attorney, Jonathan Einhorn, brings his invaluable perspective to the podcast, offering a unique insight into Ian's story and unveiling the truths of the criminal justice system. A seasoned legal professional renowned for his prowess in criminal defense and civil litigation, Einhorn's extensive career spanning decades speaks volumes about his expertise and dedication. With a reputation for navigating intricate legal terrains with unwavering precision and resolve, Einhorn has earned the trust of his clients by relentlessly advocating for their rights. From complex white-collar cases to high-stakes litigation, Einhorn's strategic approach and steadfast commitment to justice have consistently delivered favorable outcomes, making him a trusted ally in the pursuit of fairness and truth.Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=enhttps://ianbick.com/Connect with Jonathan Einhorn:https://www.jonathaneinhorn.com/Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD:https://www.fwrd.coBuy Merch:https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your orderTimestamps:00:00:00 - The Importance of Trials and Keeping the Government Honest00:04:40 - The Reality of Prison Life00:09:19 - The Beginning of Legal Troubles00:14:07 - Lack of Complaint from So-called Victims00:18:59 - The Importance of Going to Trial00:23:43 - The Government's Intentions and the State Bond System00:28:41 - Reverse Profer and the Misconception of Snitching00:33:13 - Arrested by IRS 00:37:55 - The Right of Police to Lie00:42:45 - Jury Consultants and Prison Consultants00:47:40 - Throwing Mom under the bus00:52:10 - Outdated Jury Rules00:56:44 - Unfair Pre-Sentence Reports and Self-Surrender in the Federal System01:01:22 - Judicial system and sentencing dynamics01:06:07 - Making a Positive Impact with Legal Practice01:10:45 - Lessons from 50 Years of Practice in Law01:15:36 - Trial Observations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 7, 2024 • 1h 45min
How I Became A Latin King | Ander Pellerano
Embark on a captivating journey as we explore the life of a former gang member, from growing up in vibrant New Orleans to navigating the complexities of street gang life and experiencing the repercussions of gang-related charges. Through candid reflections on prison experiences and the consequences of seeking approval, discover a story of resilience and personal growth. Join us as we delve into the transformative journey from a life of violence to finding joy and redemption, leaving behind a legacy of strength and perseverance.Try Magic Mind:https://www.magicmind.com/lockedinAnd get up to 56% off your subscription for the next 10 days with my code:LOCKEDINHosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=enhttps://ianbick.com/Connect with Ander Pellerano:https://www.instagram.com/andyrebirth/Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD:https://www.fwrd.coBuy Merch:https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your orderTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:06:11 - Growing up around Family and Influences00:12:39 - Journey into Gang Life00:18:59 - Life in the Gang00:25:11 - Joining the Latin Kings00:31:09 - Street Gang Structure and Conflict00:37:11 - Charges and Prison Experience00:43:19 - The consequences of trying to impress others00:49:25 - A Life Changed by Grace00:55:35 - Finding Joy in Prison01:01:35 - Resistance in Prison01:07:50 - The Approval of Man01:14:09 - A Life of Redemption01:20:22 - Praising God for Closed Doors and Unanswered Prayers01:32:48 - Rehabilitation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 4, 2024 • 2h 8min
I Was A Cat Burglar – How I Broke Into Rich People’s Homes | Jennifer Gomez
Delve into Jennifer Gomez's fascinating journey from ordinary life to sophisticated cat burglar, breaking into nearly 200 homes and accumulating over $7 million. Uncover her ingenious tricks, eventual capture, and the unique challenges of giving birth while serving a 10-year prison sentence. Big thanks to FACTOR for sponsoring this episode.Go to FACTORMEALS.com/lockedin50 and use code lockedin50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next box while your subscription is active!Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=enhttps://ianbick.com/Connect with Jennifer Gomez:https://www.tiktok.com/@jenjen.gomez?lang=enhttps://youtube.com/@jenjengomez?si=IhbuztL0XtvCwVN1Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD:https://www.fwrd.coBuy Merch:https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your orderTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:07:43 - Growing up Different00:15:28 - Meeting the Russian00:22:40 - Becoming a Cat Burglar00:30:52 - The Decision to Rob Houses00:38:26 - Breaking into Houses and the Escape Plan00:45:35 - Escaping the House Alarm00:53:05 - Caught in the Act01:00:36 - The Burglary and Escape01:08:51 - The Neighborhood Burglaries01:16:28 - Life after prison and nonchalant conversations01:23:53 - The Business of Selling Pen Pals in Prison01:31:15 - The Complexity of Relationships01:39:04 - Being a Single Mom in Prison01:54:41 - Life after Prison02:02:57 - Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 3min
Brittany Schmitt: How I Survived Jail
Comedian and Podcaster Brittany Schmitt bares all in a candid episode where she recounts her tumultuous journey through childhood trauma and struggles with alcoholism, leading to a stint in jail. Tune in as she shares how hitting rock bottom became the catalyst for her sobriety journey and the unexpected discovery of comedy as her saving graceHosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=enhttps://ianbick.com/Connect with Brittany Schmitt:https://www.instagram.com/brittanyschmitt/?hl=enListen to her podcast:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4Ln6UubIl21ODdERI1E3TACreative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD:https://www.fwrd.coBuy Merch:https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your orderTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:03:34 - Growing Up in Big Bend, Wisconsin and Oxford, Wisconsin00:07:18 - Challenging Relationship with a Borderline Personality Disorder00:11:08 - Difficult Family Life00:14:48 - The Struggles with My Mother00:18:42 - Relief After a Tragic Loss00:22:14 - Following the Universe's Guidance00:25:32 - The Toughness of Being a Woman in Comedy00:29:33 - Comedy and Corporate America Stories00:33:22 - Getting a DUI in Arizona00:36:58 - Going to Jail00:40:28 - Life in Jail00:43:58 - Discovering Comedy 00:49:33 - Being Sober in the Entertainment Industry00:54:55 - The Impact of Online Harassment00:58:31 - Building a Following Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 2024 • 1h 42min
Inmate Reveals How He Became A Correctional Officer | Louis Essig
Louis Essig shares his journey of hitting rock bottom, spending time in jail and how life came full circle for him as he ended up as an officer at the same jail he was incarcerated in. Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=enhttps://ianbick.com/Connect with Louis Essig:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@getagrippodcast614YT : https://youtube.com/@GetaGripPodcast614Instagram : @louisessigFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/louis.essig?mibextid=ZbWKwLCreative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD:https://www.fwrd.coBuy Merch:https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your orderTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:05:42 - Growing Up in a Small Town00:11:54 - Unprecedented Experiences at Grand View Schools, the Beginning of using00:18:13 - College00:24:17 - Overcoming Background and Stereotypes00:30:03 - Feeling like I didn't belong at college00:35:57 - Life as a Dealer00:42:08 - My Experience in Jail00:48:16 - The Ham Sandwich incident00:54:12 - Homelessness 01:00:18 - The Breaking Point01:06:24 - The Cycle of Jail Sentences01:12:12 - The Hustler Mentality01:18:13 - Working at the Minimum Security Prison01:24:31 - Respect from the Inmates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 16min
How I Went From An FBI Arrest & Drug Addiction To Signing Magic Johnson | Darren Prince
Darren Prince is a celebrated entrepreneur, author, and advocate for addiction recovery, known for his transformative journey from the heights of success to the depths of addiction and back. With a client roster boasting names like Magic Johnson, Hulk Hogan, and Dennis Rodman, Darren rose to prominence as a sports and celebrity agent, orchestrating groundbreaking deals and cementing his reputation as a powerhouse in the industry. Yet, behind the glitz and glamour, Darren battled his own demons, struggling with addiction that threatened to consume him. His gripping memoir, "Aiming High: How a Prominent Sports and Celebrity Agent Hit Bottom at the Top," offers an intimate look into his harrowing journey toward redemption and sobriety. Today, Darren Prince serves as an inspiration to millions, using his platform to advocate for addiction recovery and empower others to overcome adversity.Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=enhttps://ianbick.com/Connect with Darren Prince:https://www.instagram.com/agent_dp/?hl=enhttps://www.princemarketinggroup.com › about-usCreative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD:https://www.fwrd.coBuy Merch:https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your orderTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:04:30 - The Opportunity for Rejuvenation and Self-reflection00:08:53 - Impacting Generations with Addiction Recovery00:13:26 - Owning Your Mistakes and Embarrassing Moments00:22:08 - Relationship building as a superpower00:26:40 - From Baseball Cards to Entrepreneurship00:31:06 - Lessons Learned from Past Mistakes00:35:38 - The FBI Investigation and Charges00:39:49 - Life is about who you know00:44:11 - Connection and Relationships in the Entertainment Business00:48:32 - A Chance Encounter with Magic Johnson00:53:01 - Learning from Past Mistakes00:57:36 - Rock Bottom and Rebuilding01:02:07 - The Ultimate Comeback Story01:06:28 - The Keys to Recovery and Spiritual Transformation01:11:05 - Interactive Podcasting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 13min
American Drug Smuggler Reveals INSANE Story Of Surviving 7 Years In An Ecuador Prison | Oscar Castro
A failed smuggling operation in a foreign country lands Oscar Castro in a Max Security Ecuadorian Prison for 7 years. In this episode we hear an inside look on what life in prison is like in a foreign country, his fail escape attempts & how he was ultimately able to survive.Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?h...https://ianbick.com/Connect with Oscar Castro:https://youtube.com/@GLOBALOCKDOWN?si...https://www.tiktok.com/@globalockdown...Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD:https://www.fwrd.coBuy Merch:https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your orderTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:04:13 - From Hustling to Dealing00:08:58 - Kidnapped in Ecuador00:13:30 - Party Inside the Jail00:17:50 - Desperate Call to Mom00:22:19 - Conditions in the Ecuadorian Jail00:26:28 - corruption 00:30:51 - Transfer to the max00:35:20 - Attempted Escape from Prison00:39:23 - Life inside00:43:41 - Making Liquor 00:47:51 - Difficult Choices00:52:20 - The Power and Presence of the Life of Crime00:56:31 - The Adrenaline Rush 01:00:44 - Overcoming Adversity and Building Success
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Mar 24, 2024 • 59min
The #1 TV Show Inmates Watch In Federal Prison | Gianni Paolo
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Mar 21, 2024 • 1h 35min
Growing Up In The Streets | Nathan Simpson
Nathan Simpson shares how he got started in the drug game, his experience in lock up, the entertaining stories from the life and the lessons he learned along the way. Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=enhttps://ianbick.com/Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD:https://www.fwrd.coConnect with Nathan Simpson:https://www.instagram.com/natetherealist_?igsh=bGdpYWJlM3prZmNyBuy his book:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/public-pretender-nathan-simpson/1144825958Buy Merch:https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your orderTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:05:43 - The Need for Radical Change00:11:34 - Corruption and the Power of the Government00:17:17 - The Psychology Behind Driving Without a License00:22:48 - Formative Years and Peer Pressure00:28:19 - Freshman Year Memories00:33:55 - Memories of Selling 00:39:26 - Getting Arrested and Sent to Juvenile Jail00:45:00 - A Month in Juvenile Detention00:50:29 - Making the Biggest Change in My Life00:55:58 - Basketball, Trouble, and College01:01:58 - Dealing and Living Dangerously01:08:07 - The Robbery and Its Aftermath01:13:54 - Getting Caught and Set Up01:19:32 - Leaving the Game, Pursuit of Success01:25:24 - Working for Family and Personal Success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 6min
Private Detective Reveals The #1 Place Where Couples Meet To Cheat On Their Spouse | Ray Ranno
Connecticut Private Detective Ray Ranno sits down with Ian to give listeners the inside scoop on what it's really like to be a private detective and shares all of the entertaining stories that come with the job. Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=enhttps://ianbick.com/Connect with Ray Ranno:www.ctprivatedetective.comHttps://www.tiktok.com/@ctprivatedetective.comCreative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD:https://www.fwrd.coBuy Merch:https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your orderTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:04:19 - Getting Started as a Private Detective00:08:09 - The Excitement of Being a Private Detective00:11:56 - Surveillance on a Stake Out00:15:41 - Proper Conduct for Police Officers00:19:37 - Discovering a Plot00:23:27 - Trial Agitations and Fanny Willis Trial Conversation00:27:17 - Investigating a Workers Comp Claim Fraud00:31:07 - Surveillance and Funny Moments in the Field00:34:56 - The Difficulty of Remaining Objective00:38:55 - Tools of the Trade: Surveillance Techniques00:42:49 - Running into Clients00:46:36 - Bug Sweeping in Marital Situations00:50:26 - Detecting Listening Devices and Cameras00:54:22 - Needed Changes in the Criminal Justice System00:58:11 - The Challenges of Budget and Quality Investigations01:02:01 - Relationship Advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


