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Locked In with Ian Bick

Ian Bick
Prison
Rikers Island
Addiction
Law Enforcement
Mental Health
Redemption
New York City
NYPD
Criminal Justice System
Connecticut
Prison System
FBI
Utah Prison System
Enforced Sodomy
New Jersey
New York
Crips
Drug Addiction
Australian Youth Justice System
Prison Violence

Stories you won't find anywhere else, told by the people who lived them. Hosted by former federal inmate turned entrepreneur Ian Bick, Locked In with Ian Bick features raw, long-form conversations with people from every side of the criminal justice system—and the extraordinary lives that intersect with it. From former inmates and law enforcement officers to attorneys, judges, correctional professi... more

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Mario Perez was sentenced to 25 years to life for a crime he says he never committed. After serving 27 years behind bars, including 15 years in solitary confinement, he reveals what prison did to him and how he survived.

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Mike Mulroy spent 21 years with the NYPD, including 16 years as a detective investigating homicides, robberies, and violent crimes in some of the Bronx's most dangerous precincts. From deadly shootings and disturbing murder investigations to death th... more

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Taveuan Williams walked into a RadioShack in Denver intending to rob it, but what started as a robbery for a few hundred dollars turned into a six-hour hostage standoff where he fired shots at police. Sentenced to 30 years in prison, he spent over a ... more

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Kristen Ziman spent nearly 30 years in law enforcement, rising through the ranks to become the first female police chief in Aurora, Illinois, history. In 2019, she was leading the department when a gunman opened fire at the Henry Pratt Company, killi... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Mulroy
Former NYPD detective who investigated homicides, robberies and violent crimes in the Bronx
NYPD
Episode: I Was an NYPD Detective for 16 Years — These Are My Most Disturbing Homicide Cases | Mike Mulroy
Taveuan Williams
Formerly incarcerated speaker and children's book author
Episode: I Robbed a RadioShack — Then Got 30 Years in Prison | Taveuan Williams
Kristen Ziman
Retired Aurora police chief, author and keynote speaker
Aurora Police Department
Episode: I Spent 30 Years as a Cop — These Are the Calls I'll Never Forget | Kristen Ziman
Sandeep “Sonny” Bharadia
Georgia exoneree who spent more than 22 years in prison for a crime he did not commit
Georgia Innocence Project
Episode: I Got Life in Prison for a Crime I Didn't Commit — 22 Years Later, I Was Exonerated | Sonny Bharadia
Stephen McCreary
Former Michigan prisoner who served 41 years after a second-degree murder conviction
Episode: I Got Life in Prison — Then I Escaped | Stephen McCreary
Richard Caruso
Former California correctional officer and Marine Corps veteran
Episode: I Was a California Prison Guard — Then I Exposed the Deadliest Prison in America | Richard Caruso
Eric Balliet
Retired federal law enforcement agent who investigated drug cartels and human smuggling for 25 years
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Episode: I Was an ICE Agent for 25 Years — Here's What They Don't Tell You | Eric Balliet
Corvain Cooper
Former federal prisoner, criminal justice advocate, and founder of 40 Tons
40 Tons
Episode: I Got Life in Federal Prison for Trafficking Marijuana | Corvain Cooper
Brendan Thomas
Connecticut EMT with six years of experience responding to emergencies
Episode: I'm an EMT — These Are the 911 Calls I Can't Forget | Brendan Thomas Pt. 2

Host

Ian Bick
Host of Locked In with Ian Bick

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • Great podcast

    Just found this podcast and I love it. I grew up in Danbury and remember Ian’s case, glad he has all the bs behind him..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SsspinnN
    United States2 months ago
  • Great show!

    Really enjoying this podcast. Nothing better than a well told story

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Homestead537
    United States3 months ago
  • amazing podcast.

    I enjoy this. Thanks for the content Ian. I listen to this great podcast everyday.

    Audible
    5
    R Valentino
    United States3 months ago
  • Just a suggestion

    Like the pod, good content but the ask a question, sit back, ask a question, sit back, ask a question, sit back doesn’t give the listener much more than just what the guest can answer, esp guests that are nervous etc. Just engage more and I think you can get even deeper. That’s all. That’s my opinion and suggestion.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Avidpodlistener
    United States4 months ago
  • So interesting!

    Great show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daph313
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners praise the host's neutral, respectful interview style that lets guests speak in depth.
Some listeners want tighter pacing or fewer ads, but consistently praise the storytelling and guests.
The show earns high marks for diverse, firsthand perspectives from across the justice system.

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I Got Life in Federal Prison for Trafficking Marijuana | Corvain Cooper
Q: What do you think was the most important lesson prison taught you?
Cooper says prison taught him discipline, how to save, and how to make do with limited resources.
I Got Life in Federal Prison for Trafficking Marijuana | Corvain Cooper
Q: What were the actual charges you were hit with?
Cooper says the charges included trafficking 40 tons of marijuana, money laundering, and tax evasion, though he disputes the amount and says the trial evidence accounted for only 338 pounds.
I Was a California Prison Guard — Then I Exposed the Deadliest Prison in America | Richard Caruso
Q: What does he do now?
Caruso says Charles Manson's grandson lives in Sarasota and works with troubled youth and Christian ministries.
I Was a California Prison Guard — Then I Exposed the Deadliest Prison in America | Richard Caruso
Q: Why do you think they kept the tapes? Why won't they throw it out?
Caruso says the recordings were left stacked in gun posts rather than secured as evidence, and that staff may have become careless and assumed no outside agency would investigate.
I Was an ICE Agent for 25 Years — Here's What They Don't Tell You | Eric Balliet
Q: Is there any way to dismantle the kingdom?
Balliet says investigators need to target the networks' finances and communications, while also addressing corruption that helps them operate. He argues that those infrastructure pieces can expose and undermine the broader organization.

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Long-form conversations with people who lived or worked inside the criminal justice system, plus others connected to it, yielding candid, perspective-rich storytelling. Episodes cover prison life, gang dynamics, law enforcement investigations, rehabilitation, addiction, and systemic reform, with a focus on human experiences over headlines. Notable strengths include a wide range of firsthand viewpoints—from inmates and officers to prosecutors, psychologists, and public figures—delivered in a respectful, in-depth interview style. This mix makes it appealing to true-crime fans, policy-minded listeners, and professionals seeking authentic insight into the realities behind the headlines, reforms, and second chances.

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1. Mike Mulroy
2. Taveuan Williams
3. Kristen Ziman
4. Sandeep “Sonny” Bharadia
5. Stephen McCreary
6. Richard Caruso
7. Eric Balliet
8. Corvain Cooper

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