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Locked In with Ian Bick

Ian Bick
Mental Health
Prison
Addiction
Law Enforcement
Redemption
Rikers Island
Prison Life
Federal Prison
Criminal Justice System
Family Dynamics
PTSD
FBI
Prison System
Trauma
Prison Reform
New York
New York City
Officer-Involved Shootings
Family
NYPD

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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Sasha Sweets grew up in California as a natural hustler — selling candy before moving to drugs, working at a strip club, and always chasing the finer things in life while her father was in prison for part of her childhood — before getting into a scam... more

Scott Gussin grew up in New York, lost his mother at seven years old in a moment that changed the direction of everything that followed, fell into selling weed and hash and LSD coming of age in the 1960s and 70s, and eventually built one of the most ... more

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Supreme McGriff Jr. grew up in Queens not fully understanding who his father was until the stories, the attention, and the weight of the name Kenneth Supreme McGriff started shaping everything around him — while his mother worked to keep him away fro... more

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Ralph Friedman is the most decorated detective in NYPD history — with 2,000 on-duty arrests, 5,000 additional assists, and 219 awards — and in this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he finally tells the complete truth about what policing in New Yor... more

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Scott Gussin
Hash smuggler and former drug dealer with a 30-year drug-running history
Independent
Episode: I Smuggled Hashish Internationally in the 70s & 80s — Here's How I Did It | Scott Gussin
Supreme McGriff Jr.
Son of Kenneth Supreme McGriff; shares his experiences growing up with a famous father
Supreme Team legacy, New York street history
Episode: I'm Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff's Son — Here's What Growing Up With That Name Was Really Like | Supreme McGriff Jr.
Ralph Friedman
NYPD detective, author of Street Warrior, Fort Apache veteran
New York City Police Department (NYPD)
Episode: I Was NYPD's Most Decorated Detective — This Is What Real Policing Looked Like in the 70s & 80s | Ralph Friedman
Jenifer Lockwood
Former surgical nurse, Prisoner, Post-conviction advocate
Self
Episode: I Was a Surgical Nurse — Then Got 15 Years in Prison | Jenifer Lockwood
Tiffany Vulcain
Former inmate, advocate, author, and program lead focused on women in the criminal justice system
Fortune Society (collaborator)
Episode: I Gave Birth in Federal Prison — Here's What Nobody Tells You About That Experience | Tiffany Vulcain
Chris Barrett
911 dispatcher with a decade of experience answering emergency calls
Unknown (911 Dispatch Center)
Episode: I've Been a 911 Operator for 10+ Years - Here's What They Don't Tell You About the Job | Chris Barret
Harold Doby III
Former Division I basketball player, inmate, author and speaker
Self/Guest
Episode: I Was a D1 Basketball Player — Then Got 45 Years In Prison | Harold Doby III
Robert Nordlander
Former IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent
IRS Criminal Investigation
Episode: I Was an IRS Special Agent for 20+ Years — Here's How the IRS Actually Puts People in Prison for Taxes | Robert Nordlander
Michael Wayne
Former CIA contractor, hedge fund manager, and disaster-relief founder
Episode: I Was a CIA Operative for 25 Years — Then I Got Set Up & Sent to Federal Prison | Michael Wayne

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Ian Bick
Host of Locked In with Ian Bick

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • amazing podcast.

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

    Audible
    5
    R Valentino
    United States24 days 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
  • Great.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    MakMatMadMat4
    2 months ago
  • 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 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 Surgical Nurse — Then Got 15 Years in Prison | Jenifer Lockwood
Q: How did your addiction to pills start, and what role did your family environment play?
Pain from endometriosis led to prescriptions for Lortab, which over time became an addiction; the family environment, including a mother who also struggled with opiate use, created a context where medications were readily available and normalized as coping tools.
I Gave Birth in Federal Prison — Here's What Nobody Tells You About That Experience | Tiffany Vulcain
Q: What helped her rebuild after prison?
A combination of spirituality, education, mentorship, and building a career around helping others, including life coaching and program development for women reentering society.
I Gave Birth in Federal Prison — Here's What Nobody Tells You About That Experience | Tiffany Vulcain
Q: How did prison life influence her future work and outlook?
Experiences in multiple facilities exposed her to the gaps in support for incarcerated women, leading her to pursue advocacy, program development, and leadership roles with organizations like the Fortune Society to help others.
I Gave Birth in Federal Prison — Here's What Nobody Tells You About That Experience | Tiffany Vulcain
Q: What was it like giving birth while incarcerated?
She describes the labor as intensely painful, the medical staff treating her as a number, the shift to a C-section, and the emotional strain of being separated from her baby, but also moments of care from specific staff that provided comfort.
I Was a Tango Blast for 10 Years in Federal Prison — Here's What That World Really Looks Like | Eli44
Q: What happened, how did you get caught?
I was heavily involved in drug distribution and violence; a combination of securing money, a risky move with a stash, and getting caught with drugs in the trunk led to federal charges. A chaotic sequence at the store after a night of heavy intoxication and poor decision-making culminated in a welfare check and a federal case tied to my gang involvement.

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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:

1. Scott Gussin
2. Supreme McGriff Jr.
3. Ralph Friedman
4. Jenifer Lockwood
5. Tiffany Vulcain
6. Chris Barrett
7. Harold Doby III
8. Robert Nordlander

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