Locked In with Ian Bick

Jessica Bell shares how she got wrapped up in a federal indictment, what is was like to be sent to a women's federal prison and how she survived a 5 year sentence.Follow Ian Bick on Instagram: @ian_bick & Snapchat: ianbickConnect with Jessica Bell:FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553763932724&mibextid=LQQJ4dIG: https://instagram.com/jessie_belllllBuy Merch:https://lockedinbrand.comUse code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your orderConnect with Ian Bick:https://www.ianbick.com00:00:00 - Intro00:02:15 - Growing Up on Dairy Farms00:04:35 - Life after High School00:06:46 - Introduction to Using00:09:00 - The Effects of Using00:11:20 - Falling into Addiction and Escaping Childhood Trauma00:13:31 - Childhood Trauma and Escape through Drug Use00:15:54 - Struggling with Using and Divorce00:18:19 - Starting as a small-time drug dealer00:20:34 - Dealing and Money Making00:22:57 - Evading the Feds while Frog Gigging00:25:08 - The Moment of Being Caught00:27:18 - On the Run and Hiding00:29:30 - The Chase Begins00:31:49 - The Pizza Incident00:34:10 - Arrested and Detained00:36:22 - Women Dating in Prison00:38:21 - Life in County Jail00:40:41 - Going to Trial and the Outcome00:43:02 - Women's Prison Camp and Average Sentences00:45:26 - Relationships with Prison Guards00:47:53 - Hooking Up in Women's Prison00:50:14 - Creative Hustles in Prison00:52:25 - Getting a Prison Tattoo and Life in Prison00:54:44 - Living Conditions in Federal Prison Camp00:56:59 - Visiting in Prison00:59:17 - Life After Prison01:01:36 - Adjusting to Life After Prison01:03:44 - Overcoming Trauma and Using it as Motivation01:08:21 - A Comfortable Interview ExperiencePowered by Creative Evolution Studioshttps://creativeevolutionstudios.comProduced by:https://www.instagram.com/shanedanahyhttps://www.shanedanahy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Prosecutor, Mayor & Criminal Defense Attorney Will Flanagan comes on to give us the details of prosecuting the bad guys, corruption in the justice system, what it's like to be one of the youngest mayors in the country and why public defenders represent those accused of horrendous crimes.Follow Ian Bick on Instagram: @ian_bick & Snapchat: ianbickConnect with Will Flanagan:https://www.tiktok.com/@mayor_flanaganBuy Merch:https://lockedinbrand.comUse code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your orderConnect with Ian Bick:https://www.ianbick.comChapters:00:00:00 - Cracking Down on Crime00:02:39 - From the Projects to Public Office00:05:35 - The Challenges of Being a Young Mayor00:08:29 - False Allegations and Political Fallout00:11:05 - Facing Allegations and Career Changes00:13:51 - From the Projects to the Cannabis Industry00:16:34 - Becoming an attorney and career goals00:19:01 - The Rehabilitation vs. Incarceration Debate00:21:43 - Pursuing Justice and Prosecutorial Misconduct00:24:20 - Dealing with Guilty but Unconvicted Individuals00:27:13 - False Accusations and the Judicial System00:29:58 - The Problem Officer00:32:50 - Chomos00:35:36 - The Responsibility of Care and Custody00:38:16 - Relationships in the Courtroom00:40:57 - The Influence of Bias on Jury Selection00:43:35 - The Entertainment of Trials00:46:44 - Challenges in Prosecuting and Defending Trump00:49:46 - Bucking the System00:52:28 - The Cost of Prosecution00:55:17 - An Encounter with Federal Agents00:57:45 - The Temptations of Public Officials01:00:37 - The importance of doing the right thing01:03:15 - Taking on Guilty Clients01:05:45 - Public Defenders and the Love of the Law01:08:12 - Public Perception and the Role of Attorneys01:11:03 - The Consequences of Bail for the Poor01:13:58 - The Money-Making System of Jails and County Jails01:16:40 - The Trap of Probation01:19:22 - The Importance of Learning from Experiences01:22:22 - Promoting Transparency and AccountabilityProduced by:https://www.instagram.com/shanedanahyhttps://www.shanedanahy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube sensation 1090 Jake is on the show to share his story of joining a gang at a young age, getting sentenced to prison & the insane war stories that came with it and how he was able to turn his past into a platform.Thanks to MANSCAPED for sponsoring today's episode! Get 20% OFF + Free International Shipping + 2 Free Gifts with my promo code LOCKEDIN at https://manscaped.com/lockedinFollow Ian Bick on Instagram: @ian_bick & Snapchat: ianbickConnect with 1090 Jake:https://youtube.com/@EndOfSentence?si=KkCh5U5MdkQIfNmYhttps://instagram.com/1090_jake?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg==Buy Merch:https://lockedinbrand.comUse code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your orderConnect with Ian Bick:https://www.ianbick.comChapters:00:00:00 - A Close Call with the Police00:03:20 - Seeking Attention Through Rebellion00:06:28 - Getting into Trouble and Joining a Gang00:09:42 - The Influence of Childhood Experiences00:12:45 - Juvenile Detention and Gang Violence00:15:50 - White Guys in Prison00:18:50 - Getting Arrested 00:21:54 - Facing Felony Charges00:24:55 - Gang Affiliation and Tattoo Removal00:27:48 - Manscape Promotional Message00:31:26 - Media Accusations and Plea Deals00:34:38 - Exposing Rappers and Rats00:38:37 - Intimidation00:41:34 - First Day in Prison00:44:33 - The Fear of Prison Life00:47:25 - The Reality of Prison Life00:50:48 - Weapons in Prison00:54:02 - The Pain of Being Poked in Prison00:57:01 - A Violent Confrontation01:00:19 - Memories in Prison01:07:05 - Extortion in Prison01:13:00 - Life in Prison01:16:13 - Meeting Older Dudes in Prison01:19:22 - Getting Booked for Armed Assault01:22:44 - From Probation to Prison YouTuber01:25:44 - Prison Stories and YouTube Success01:29:23 - The absence of cell phones in prison01:32:46 - The Rise of the Prison Genre on TikTok01:35:54 - Overcoming past mistakesProduced by:https://www.instagram.com/shanedanahyhttps://www.shanedanahy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Cox is on the show to share how he made millions from mortgage fraud, ended up on the Secret Service’s most wanted list, got sentenced to 25 years in prison and how he was able to become an informant to get his sentenced reduced. Follow Ian Bick on Instagram: @ian_bick & Snapchat: ianbick Connect with Matthew Cox: www.youtube.com/@InsideTrueCrime instagram.com/insidetruecrime Buy Merch: https://lockedinbrand.com  Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Connect with Ian Bick: https://www.ianbick.com Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Rollercoaster of Cancelled Podcast Appearances 00:04:52 - Childhood and Early Education 00:10:07 - Describing Friends and Aspirations 00:15:19 - A Fine Arts Degree and Career Crossroads 00:20:25 - Committing Fraud 00:25:21 - The Risks of Mortgage Fraud 00:30:22 - The Straw Man Scam and Getting Busted by the FBI 00:35:24 - Ethical Dilemma and Legal Consequences 00:40:40 - Creating Synthetic People for Real Estate Scams 00:46:30 - Committing Mortgage Fraud 00:51:42 - Arrested by FBI for Scamming 00:56:50 - The Arrest and Bonding Out 01:01:32 - Leaving and Taking Off on the Run 01:06:35 - Running a Scam and Going on the Run 01:11:43 - Attempting to Cash a Fraudulent Check 01:17:03 - The Shotgunning Scam 01:22:02 - The Scam and the Wanted Poster 01:27:05 - A Narrow Escape and a New Identity 01:32:25 - Renting the Townhouse 01:38:04 - Despised by the Prosecutor and Sentenced to 32 Years 01:43:31 - Facing Charges and Cooperation 01:49:01 - Misunderstandings and Stereotypes in Prison 01:54:07 - Exclusion in the Prison Yard 01:59:15 - Assistance from Frank Amadeo in reducing sentence 02:05:09 - A Suspicion and the Decision 02:09:57 - Cooperating with Law Enforcement 02:15:23 - Cooperation and Consequences 02:20:53 - A Letter from Wilson and a Warning from Ric Flair 02:25:56 - Reflections on Life and Redemption 02:31:03 - Reflecting on Personal Growth and Change 02:35:57 - Matt Cox Inside True Crime Produced by: https://www.instagram.com/shanedanahy https://www.shanedanahy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian Bick's former prison bunkmate Ryan Alvarado is on the show to share his story of how he got himself in the crosshairs of the Federal Government & sentenced to federal prison, what is was like to go through a divorce in prison & crazy stories from his time at the federal prison camp with Ian AKA Mclovin. Big thanks to MAGIC MIND for sponsoring this episode.Check out https://www.magicmind.com/lockedin - and use code LOCKEDIN20 to get you up to 56% off your first subscription and 20% off one time purchasesFollow Ian Bick on Instagram: @ian_bick & Snapchat: ianbickConnect with Ryan Alvarado:https://www.instagram.com/ryn_alvarado/?next=%2Facastfr%2FBuy Merch:https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your orderConnect with Ian Bick:https://www.ianbick.comChapters:00:00:00 - Prison Stories with Ryan Alvarado00:03:59 - Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Family00:08:16 - Sibling Dynamics and Pressure to be a Role Model00:12:15 - Navigating Treacherous Waters in Gage Park00:16:22 - The Real Deal00:20:00 - Reentry into Society00:23:52 - The Microwave Mentality and Impatience00:27:57 - A Fork in the Road00:31:51 - Difficulty of Communication in Prison00:35:52 - Caught in a web of connections in the music industry00:39:44 - The Flores brothers and collateral damage00:43:22 - The Unfair Sentencing Decision00:47:18 - The Pressure of Trying to Fix a Marriage00:51:22 - Feeling out of control in prison00:55:17 - Reflecting on Prison Visits00:59:24 - Taking Care of Appearance in Prison01:06:40 - Initial Impressions and Baking in Prison01:10:16 - The Prison Kitchen Hustle01:14:14 - Cooking at the Prison01:18:17 - Gift from God Mentality in Cooking01:22:11 - Facing Childhood Trauma in Prison01:26:05 - Making the Most of Prison Life01:29:53 - The Ticket and the Partnership01:33:36 - The Con Man in Prison01:37:17 - The Hazards of Contraband in Prison01:40:49 - The Reality of the Prison System01:44:27 - The Challenges of Supervised Release and Ankle Monitors01:48:33 - Importance of Communication and Respect for Time01:52:44 - Love and Connection in the Music Industry01:56:29 - Words of Encouragement and GratitudeProduced by:https://www.instagram.com/shanedanahyhttps://www.shanedanahy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lonett Williams from BET's American Gangster Trap Queen Series shares how she went from successful real estate mogul to federal prison inmate for 10 years after the 2008 market crash. We get an inside look of her fraud, how she managed to survive prison for nearly a decade and what life is like for her now.Follow Ian Bick on Instagram: @ian_bick & Snapchat: ianbickConnect with Lonett Williams:IG: https://www.instagram.com/lonettwilliams/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCkUNaEb3evROeRVtcuCvKcABuy Merch:https://lockedinbrand.comUse code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your orderConnect with Ian Bick:https://www.ianbick.comChapters:00:00:00 - From Sweet Shop to Prison Entrepreneur00:02:10 - Childhood Memories and Generational Trauma00:04:25 - Overcoming Adversity00:06:34 - Forming Relationships in Prison00:08:41 - From College to Motherhood00:11:04 - From Entrepreneurship to Fraud00:13:21 - Making Hard Choices as an Entrepreneur00:15:42 - The Stress of Success00:17:53 - From Loan Officer to Real Estate Investor00:20:13 - The Market Crash and its Impact00:22:33 - A Slide into Gray Area00:24:56 - The Desperate Decision00:27:17 - Forging Documents and the Criminal Justice System00:29:18 - Forging Documents and the Consequences00:31:37 - The Arrest of My Son for Mortgage Fraud00:34:17 - The Devastating Time of My Life00:36:50 - Devastating Legal Consequences00:39:14 - 10 Years in Prison for Forged Documents00:41:42 - Handcuffs and Shackles00:44:11 - The Humanity of Incarcerated Individuals00:46:36 - Conversations with Interesting People, Part 100:48:59 - Regret and Reflection00:51:16 - Prison Life at Danbury00:53:38 - Chicken Day in Prison00:55:43 - Making Delicious Banana Pudding in Prison00:58:06 - Challenges after Incarceration01:00:25 - Overcoming Challenges After Prison01:02:50 - Empowering Trauma-impacted Women01:05:32 - Debt and Probation System01:07:44 - Finding Purpose in Life00:01:10 - Ian's Appearance on the PodcastProduced by:https://www.instagram.com/shanedanahyhttps://www.shanedanahy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTuber Frank Rodriguez comes on the show to talk about overcoming addiction, surviving immigration jail as a teenager and building a criminal enterprise while he was in prison.Thank you so much to FACTOR for sponsoring this episode:Go to https://www.factor75.com/pages/podcast?c=LOCKEDIN50&mealsize=8-1&c_comms=PERCENT&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=cpm&utm_campaign=podcast50off&utm_content=act_podcast_podcastads&vs_campaign_id=07a8da85-76a7-4540-8dc1-4e6861f6b4c8 and use code lockedin50 to get 50% off your first box.Follow Ian Bick on Instagram: @ian_bick & Snapchat: ianbickConnect with Frank Rodriguez:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kingfrank_/YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@MORALSOVERMONEY1?si=Y768-0IEQeHmqF66TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@kingfrank_5?_t=8h3KtA9FXGo&_r=1Buy Merch:https://lockedinbrand.comUse code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your orderConnect with Ian Bick:https://www.ianbick.comTime Stamps:00:00:00 - Family Addiction and Childhood Struggles00:02:58 - Growing up surrounded by crime and addiction00:06:23 - Traumatic Experience and the Start of Drug Addiction00:09:14 - Envying Normal Families00:11:48 - Relationship with Father after Mother's Death00:14:56 - Complicated Love for Abusive Parents00:17:57 - Using Pain as Motivation00:21:07 - Robbing the Burger King00:24:15 - Reflections on the Robbery00:27:08 - Holiday Meal Planning with Factor 00:29:56 - Going to Prison at 16 Years Old00:32:57 - Prison Conditions and Juvenile Sentencing00:35:38 - The Cuban Riots in the 1980s00:38:33 - Segregation in County Jails00:41:27 - Solitary Confinement and Prison Treatment00:44:17 - A Confrontation in Prison00:47:18 - The Reality of Prison Phone Calls00:49:56 - From Addiction to Indictment00:53:17 - The Effects of Painkillers on Emotion and Physical Pain00:56:15 - Consequences of Addiction in the Family00:59:20 - The Dangers of Stamping Bags01:02:13 - Surviving in Prison with Money01:04:59 - Making Money in Prison01:07:52 - Transitioning from a Criminal Enterprise to a Career as a Barber01:10:51 - Making Mistakes and Learning from Crisis01:13:32 - From Illegal Activities to Entrepreneurship01:16:28 - Working with Addicts and the Homeless in Kensington, Philadelphia01:19:27 - Moving Forward and Future Goals01:22:41 - Gratitude and Perspective01:25:44 - Appreciating Relationships01:28:28 - Connecting through Shared ExperiencesProduced by:https://www.instagram.com/shanedanahyhttps://www.shanedanahy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sit down with a high-level leader of a notorious prison brotherhood. Jon Jon Bristow tells the stories of his life, the decisions and crimes that landed him in prison, and what he did when he got there. From getting recruited to rising through the ranks, Jon Jon gives an inside look at what it takes to be on top when you're locked up.Buy Merch:https://lockedinbrand.comUse code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your orderConnect with Ian Bick:https://www.ianbick.com01:29 Childhood04:35 Altercation at Hooters08:09 First time in jail11:42 How much time he got in prison12:48 Recruited to a gang15:56 Ranks, levels and rules17:32 Crazy stories 21:03 What it’s like to get attacked in prison22:17 Making money in prison23:59 High Level Member in the free world30:20 Back to prison33:00 Shot Caller37:06 Getting out of the life46:31 Rebuilding his lifeProduced by:https://www.instagram.com/shanedanahyhttps://www.shanedanahy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Committing fraud against the major tech corporation that employs you doesn’t seem like an entry-level crime. But Craig Stanland had lived a relatively normal life until he was tempted by the prospect of “easy” money. Now known as a “reinvention architect,” Craig tells Ian how he lost it all, spent time at the infamous Otisville Federal Prison Camp, and found his sense of purpose after re-entry.Connect with Craig Stanland:https://www.craigstanland.comBuy Merch:https://lockedinbrand.comUse code lockedin at checkout to get 10% off your orderConnect with Ian Bick:https://www.ianbick.com00:00 Intro01:28 New Merch discount03:03 Childhood06:34 Comparing his childhood to other kids09:10 Drinking at an early age11:23 Looking for help internally14:00 Getting kicked out of college20:18 You don’t need college23:20 Getting into corporate31:18 Life as he was working way up in company33:15 The start of the fraud46:12 Almost getting caught47:39 How he was spending the money50:50 Getting caught55:13 Approached by postal inspectors57:58 Arrested by the FBI1:04:10 What he did after getting the fbi call1:05:34 First conversation with wife1:10:07 Sam Bankmanfreid1:13:17 always have a lawyer present1:14:50 Sentenced to prison1:17:55 Otisville Federal Prison Camp1:22:45 Contraband Phones1:24:22 Are prison Camps neccessary1:27:24 Seeing medical at the camp1:32:59 Wearing the ankle bracelet1:34:12 Challenges as a felon1:39:27 LessonsProduced by:https://www.instagram.com/shanedanahyhttps://www.shanedanahy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A “Locked In” repeat offender! We catch up with our first guest, Jesse Crosson. The podcast has grown a lot since our debut episode in January. Find out what Jesse has been up to after serving 19 years in state prison as he breaks down 2023 and what he’s got planned for 2024 and beyond. Watch my first interview with Jesse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M4_oLTtpgY&t=0sConnect with Jesse Crosson:https://jessecrosson.comBuy Merch:https://lockedinbrand.comUse code lockedin at checkout to get 10% off your orderConnect with Ian Bick:https://www.ianbick.com00:00 Intro 01:04 NY Comedy Club Live Show01:56 One Million on TikTok03:37 Stimulated by work04:17 Seeking mental Health Treatment07:08 Court ordered therapy10:59 Challenges after getting out of prison12:30 What it’s like on the bad days16:00 Having a relationship after prison18:53 Appreciating things more after prison20:25 Alex Cooper / Call Her Daddy22:40 Prison Influencer friendships24:50 Hurt People Hurt People27:15 Why is Jesse Crosson interesting?29:19 Attracting a certain type of person30:42 Cutting people out of his life31:46 Non negotiables in relationships32:48 Are all crimes forgivable?36:04 His focus now37:47 Challenges with criminal records38:47 Felons can’t rent apartments41:31 Biggest misconception about prison43:02 Lingering trauma from prison 46:50 Day to day lifeProduced by:https://www.instagram.com/shanedanahyhttps://www.shanedanahy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices