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Locked In with Ian Bick

Ian Bick
Prison
Mental Health
Addiction
Redemption
Rikers Island
Law Enforcement
Federal Prison
Criminal Justice System
Prison Life
FBI
Family Dynamics
Prison System
Trauma
Prison Reform
New York City
NYPD
New York
Utah Prison System
Enforced Sodomy
Family

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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Lauren Marie Korn was adopted from Colombia and raised by a loving family in New Jersey. She had a good home and every opportunity to take a different path — but the people she surrounded herself with eventually pulled her into the drug world. What s... more

Lewis Rice spent 26 years inside the DEA, working undercover cases and helping take down some of the biggest drug traffickers in America in the 1970's, 80's & 90's. After earning his Criminal Justice degree from St. John's University, he joined the D... more

Joshua Bentz grew up in Connecticut, watched his parents split, felt unwanted by his mother, took to the streets, became a White Crip, cycled through juvenile detention, Connecticut state prison, and eventually the federal prison system — navigating ... more

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Cash Carter has been a Crip since he was 8 years old. Growing up in New York City with his father out of the picture, his mother battling addiction, and a foster mother raising him, the Harlem Crip set became the family he found in the streets. More ... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Foriska
Guest formerly involved in a federal drug conspiracy
Episode: The Feds Busted Me With Ghost Dope — Then Sent Me To Prison For 63 Months | Josh Foriska
Dusty Turner
Former Navy SEAL, wrongfully convicted, and exonerated advocate
Veterans Healing Veterans from the Inside Out
Episode: I Was a Navy SEAL - Then I Survived 30+ Years In Prison | Dusty Turner
Laquan Rouse
Former New Jersey correctional officer who later left the profession
New Jersey Department of Corrections (former)
Episode: I Was a New Jersey Correctional Officer — Here's Why I Walked Away After 3 Years | Laquan Rouse
Michael L. Burge
Former inmate, shares firsthand prison experiences and post-release journey
Self
Episode: I Went Into Prison at 23 — Then Spent 17 Years in North Carolina State Prison | Michael L. Burge
Jason Keller
Criminal defense attorney who became an inmate, later sharing his story
Former law practice in Arizona
Episode: I Was A Lawyer For The Mexican Mafia — Then Got 6 Years in Arizona Prison | Jason Keller
Wayne James
Correctional Officer, Nassau County Correctional Center
Nassau County Correctional Center
Episode: I Worked Inside Nassau County Jail — Here's What Really Goes On Behind Those Walls | Officer Wayne James
Glen Davis
Former NBA player, interviewee
Former NBA, actor
Episode: Glen "Big Baby" Davis: How I Survived Federal Prison
Noah Pines
Former Georgia prosecutor, now criminal defense attorney and Innocence Project advocate
Criminal defense law practice (Georgia)
Episode: I Was a Georgia Prosecutor for 7 Years — Then Switched Sides To Become A Criminal Defense Attorney | Noah Pines
Khallid Barber
College student turned inmate, later author and entrepreneur
Episode: I Was a College Student — Then I Got Sent To Rikers & New York Prison | Khallid Barber

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Ian Bick
Host of Locked In with Ian Bick

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.6k 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 Statesa month ago
  • Great show!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Homestead537
    United Statesa month ago
  • amazing podcast.

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

    Audible
    5
    R Valentino
    United Statesa month 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 States2 months ago
  • So interesting!

    Great show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daph313
    United States2 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 Was A Lawyer For The Mexican Mafia — Then Got 6 Years in Arizona Prison | Jason Keller
Q: What role did addiction play in the case involving the New Mexican Mafia?
Addiction impaired decision-making and judgment, contributing to taking risky actions like smuggling a cell phone and heroin into jail, which precipitated additional charges and a longer sentence.
I Was A Lawyer For The Mexican Mafia — Then Got 6 Years in Arizona Prison | Jason Keller
Q: How did you first start using drugs, and when did it escalate?
It started in college with social cocaine use and some meth experimentation; over time the addiction grew as responsibilities and life stressors increased, leading to a progressive pattern that affected judgment and led to major legal consequences.
I Was a College Student — Then I Got Sent To Rikers & New York Prison | Khallid Barber
Q: What inspired you to start Barq Tech and Second Chances NYC?
He describes recognizing how hard it is for people re-entering society to find work and access resources. After experiencing work-release and seeing first-hand the gaps, he built Barq Tech and a program to connect justice-impacted individuals with opportunities, aiming to provide a scalable, tech-enabled solution.
I Was a College Student — Then I Got Sent To Rikers & New York Prison | Khallid Barber
Q: Why did you decide to stay in school and pursue education after the initial charges?
Khallid explains he stayed motivated by letters of recommendation, mentors, and a belief that education could improve his future prospects, even as the court process dragged on. He pursued multiple educational tracks and kept presenting himself as someone who could contribute positively, which helped him eventually gain opportunities.
I Spent 29 Years as a New York Court Officer — This Is What The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Was Like | Brian Burke
Q: What led you to pursue a career in corrections and then court supervision?
A mix of opportunity, practical testing, and a belief that a steady, structured path could serve a life in law enforcement. He leaned into testing for multiple roles, chose corrections for stability and Monday-to-Friday hours, then transitioned to court work for closer engagement with the judiciary and higher-profile cases.

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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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Recent guests on Locked In include:

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2. Dusty Turner
3. Laquan Rouse
4. Michael L. Burge
5. Jason Keller
6. Wayne James
7. Glen Davis
8. Noah Pines

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