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Locked In with Ian Bick

Ian Bick
Mental Health
Redemption
Addiction
Prison
Law Enforcement
Rikers Island
Federal Prison
Prison Life
Drugs
Criminal Justice System
Family Dynamics
PTSD
Drug Trafficking
FBI
Family
Prison System
Gang Violence
Prison Reform
Crime
Recovery

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... more

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Davione Warren grew up in New Jersey without his father in the picture. His mother worked hard to give him and his siblings a better life — but the streets pulled him in young. Gang life juvenile detention and drug dealing became all he knew. He want... more

Kyle Overmyer was a cop who crossed the line — battled addiction and ended up in prison. Michael Smitty Smith was a Philadelphia prison guard and cop who spent his entire career on the right side of the badge. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bi... more

Kai "Verse" Tyler had every advantage — a great upbringing in New Jersey a successful mother who pushed him to do better an Ivy League education and a promising career in the music business. But despite all of that he was a hustler. What started as s... more

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John Krupinsky grew up in Danbury Connecticut in a law enforcement family — his father and brother were both cops. He followed that path starting in Ridgefield before joining the Danbury Police Department where he spent 45 years working undercover be... more

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Recent Guests

Julio Almanza
Former Chicago gang member and cartel associated figure sharing his life story and transformation
Independent podcaster/advocate
Episode: I Was a Chicago Gang Member Running Drugs for the Cartel — Then Got Locked Up in a Mexican Prison | Julio Almanza
Howard Robertson
Former warden, author of Student of the Game
Author, Former Warden at Rikers Island
Episode: I Rose From Guard to Warden at Rikers Island — Here's the Truth About America's Most Violent Jail | Howard Robertson
Frankie Rosario
Drug trafficking defendant and former heroin distribution network operator
Formerly involved in large-scale heroin trafficking
Episode: I Moved Kilos of Heroin for $30 Million+ a Year — Then the Feds Gave Me 10 Years in Federal Prison | Frankie Rosario
Kasey Hagan
Former Florida animal control officer and police officer; content creator with wife
Independent
Episode: I Was a Florida Cop Haunted by the Worst Calls — Here's Why I Finally Quit | Kasey Hagan
Christie Hagan
Former Florida police officer turned content creator and entrepreneur
Episode: I Was a Florida Cop for 5 Years — Here's the Real Reason I Quit | Christie Leigh
Ryan Bloom
Entrepreneur who built Pathfinder HDD, later involved in a federal bank fraud case
Pathfinder HDD (former), individual entrepreneur
Episode: I Was Arrested for Bank Fraud — Then Spent $500K on Lawyers & Beat the Feds | Ryan Bloom
Jared Callahan
Former drug dealer turned interviewee sharing his complete story
Episode: I Was Moving Pounds of Weed in New York — Then I Ended Up In Prison | Jared Callahan
Jeremy Harrell
United States Army combat veteran and nonprofit founder, veteran advocate
Veterans Club / nonprofit advocate
Episode: I Survived Combat in Iraq — Then the Feds Sent Me to Prison | Jeremy Harrell
Tommy Big Fatts Sanders
Former inmate who describes his life of crime and time in prison
Episode: I Was Addicted to Robbing Banks — Then Got 18 Years in New York State Prison | Tommy "Big Fatts" Sanders

Host

Ian Bick
Host of the show; former federal inmate turned podcaster.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • Best podcast EVER

    Let me start by saying I f$&;ing hate podcasts. I’ve given all of them a try. Crime. Comedy. Motivational. Blah blah blah they’re all the same. Not my boy Ian. The way he is always completely composed and so genuinely kind to each and every single guest. He’s my favorite interviewer because he NEVER makes it about him. Ever. And his mom did a great job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CorneliusP.
    United States21 days ago
  • Honest and Noble

    Every episode reaches in and shakes the listener by speaking to the humanity of real life experiences. I just listened to one with your dad—it made my heart happy and I wish I could be friends with your parents. Keep sharing stories and speaking truths.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NA from SD,CA
    United Statesa month ago
  • Meh

    Not worth the jump scare advertising

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    TM878
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Show

    Wow Brad Beeler what a guy. I could listen to his stories all day. Great podcast Ian. Keep up the good work 👍👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BenfromDevon
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Art of Listening

    I appreciate the time Ian gives for guests to truly talk. When they aren’t often interrupted, they get deeper into the details of their stories and explaining their mindset.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roadtrip and Chores Listener
    United States3 months ago

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A few critique lines mention over-commercial breaks and perceived variability in episode depth.
Some listeners wish to see more focus on traditional prison stories and fewer celebrity appearances.
The host's interviewing style is often praised for letting guests speak without interruption.
Listeners appreciate raw, uncensored storytelling and guest diversity.

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I Was Moving Pounds of Weed in New York — Then I Ended Up In Prison | Jared Callahan
Q: Where did you grow up?
He grew up in Schenectady, New York, in a middle-class family with two involved parents and access to sports, which later contrasted with his costly slide into crime.
I Was a Chicago Gang Member Running Drugs for the Cartel — Then Got Locked Up in a Mexican Prison | Julio Almanza
Q: What finally helped you change after years of crime?
Education, mentorship, and a willingness to confront the truth about my past; participation in RDAP and later programs helped me rebuild, reframe my identity, and commit to helping others avoid the same path.
I Was a Chicago Gang Member Running Drugs for the Cartel — Then Got Locked Up in a Mexican Prison | Julio Almanza
Q: How did you end up in prison in Mexico at 17?
I was heavily involved in smuggling, and a combination of arrogance and reckless decisions during a high-stakes run got me caught, leading to years of confinement and abuse that changed my life.
I Was a Chicago Gang Member Running Drugs for the Cartel — Then Got Locked Up in a Mexican Prison | Julio Almanza
Q: What was your upbringing like there in Chicago?
A rough childhood shaped by parental absence and chronic trauma led me to seek belonging in gangs, starting a cycle of violence that pulled me toward the cartel and crime.
I Was Addicted to Robbing Banks — Then Got 18 Years in New York State Prison | Tommy "Big Fatts" Sanders
Q: What was your MO?
Disguises and fast, opportunistic robberies; he used a range of disguises, including dressing as a woman, to get in and out with the money.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Locked In

What is Locked In about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on raw, first-person storytelling from people who have lived through crime, incarceration, addiction, and recovery, plus law enforcement and investigative perspectives. Episodes typically mix intimate life histories with inside looks at the criminal justice system, prison culture, rehabilitation, and second chances, often weaving in how trauma, family dynamics, and systemic pressures shape outcomes. A notable throughline is candid discussion of redemption, accountability, and practical paths to rebuilding lives after rock bottom. The format consistently centers honest conversations with guests who have direct, experiential knowledge of prison life, enforcement, or reform, making it a compelling listen for listeners curious... more

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2. Howard Robertson
3. Frankie Rosario
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5. Christie Hagan
6. Ryan Bloom
7. Jared Callahan
8. Jeremy Harrell

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