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**Locked In with Ian Bick**

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 professionals, investigators, victims, medical professionals, bikers, and public figures, every guest shares a firsthand perspective rarely heard anywhere else. Every episode goes beyond the headlines, exploring crime, prison, addiction, investigations, mental health, redemption, and second chances through honest conversations with the people who experienced them. If you’re interested in true crime, criminal justice, prison stories, or extraordinary real-life experiences, Locked In with Ian Bick delivers stories you won’t find anywhere else.

Latest Episodes:

The #1 TV Show Inmates Watch In Federal Prison | Gianni Paolo Mar 24, 2024

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Growing Up In The Streets | Nathan Simpson Mar 21, 2024

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Nathan Simpson shares how he got started in the drug game, his experience in lock up, the entertaining stories from the life and the lessons he learned along the way.

Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:

https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en

https://ianbick.com/

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:05:43 - The Need for Radical Change

00:11:34 - Corruption and the Power of the Government

00:17:17 - The Psychology Behind Driving Without a License

00:22:48 - Formative Years and Peer Pressure

00:28:19 - Freshman Year Memories

00:33:55 - Memories of Selling

00:39:26 - Getting Arrested and Sent to Juvenile Jail

00:45:00 - A Month in Juvenile Detention

00:50:29 - Making the Biggest Change in My Life

00:55:58 - Basketball, Trouble, and College

01:01:58 - Dealing and Living Dangerously

01:08:07 - The Robbery and Its Aftermath

01:13:54 - Getting Caught and Set Up

01:19:32 - Leaving the Game, Pursuit of Success

01:25:24 - Working for Family and Personal Success

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Private Detective Reveals The #1 Place Where Couples Meet To Cheat On Their Spouse | Ray Ranno Mar 19, 2024

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Connecticut Private Detective Ray Ranno sits down with Ian to give listeners the inside scoop on what it's really like to be a private detective and shares all of the entertaining stories that come with the job.

Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:

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www.ctprivatedetective.com

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:19 - Getting Started as a Private Detective

00:08:09 - The Excitement of Being a Private Detective

00:11:56 - Surveillance on a Stake Out

00:15:41 - Proper Conduct for Police Officers

00:19:37 - Discovering a Plot

00:23:27 - Trial Agitations and Fanny Willis Trial Conversation

00:27:17 - Investigating a Workers Comp Claim Fraud

00:31:07 - Surveillance and Funny Moments in the Field

00:34:56 - The Difficulty of Remaining Objective

00:38:55 - Tools of the Trade: Surveillance Techniques

00:42:49 - Running into Clients

00:46:36 - Bug Sweeping in Marital Situations

00:50:26 - Detecting Listening Devices and Cameras

00:54:22 - Needed Changes in the Criminal Justice System

00:58:11 - The Challenges of Budget and Quality Investigations

01:02:01 - Relationship Advice

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How I Survived Inside A Texas Women's Prison | Ariel Lakata Mar 17, 2024

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Ariel Lakata is someone you'd never expect to have endured the cruel reality of the United States Prison System. In this episode we hear how Ariel got into trouble, leading to probation violations that would ultimately lead to prison.

Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:

https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:32 - Questioning Conformity and Finding Identity

00:09:13 - The Bubbly Texter

00:13:56 - College Life and Skipping Class

00:18:30 - Undercover Cop Incident

00:23:15 - Traumatizing Experience in Jail

00:27:59 - My Probation and Court Battle

00:32:49 - A Suspicious Court Hearing

00:37:23 - Going to Jail for 20 Months

00:42:03 - The Dreaded Bathroom Break

00:46:37 - Life in a Women's Prison

00:50:50 - Unsanitary conditions during lockdown

00:55:14 - Life in Prison

00:59:59 - Adjusting to Life After Prison

01:04:30 - Forming Friendships in Prison

01:09:07 - Reflections on the Impact of DUI and the Road to Recovery

01:13:54 - Sharing Your Story

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My Experience Working In A Federal Prison | Jill Schlossberg Mar 14, 2024

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Therapist Jill Schlossberg gives us an inside scoop from her time working in the federal prison system including life behind bars for inmates, unique habits, mental health affects, commissary items & conducting room shakedowns.

Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:

https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en

https://ianbick.com/

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:28 - Finding a Passion in Helping Women in Prison

00:09:33 - The Importance of Judging Beyond Paperwork and Criminal History

00:13:57 - Cats and Groundhogs at the College Camp Campus

00:18:11 - Working within a Therapeutic Community

00:22:20 - Manipulation for Treatment and Charges

00:26:19 - Broken Prison System and Reintegration

00:30:46 - Experiencing Working in a Jail

00:35:34 - The Impact of Dehumanization in the Prison System

00:39:59 - Ice Maker Incident

00:44:43 - Seeing a Light at the End of the Tunnel

00:49:01 - Overcoming Adversity in Incarceration

00:53:10 - Sopranos and Going to Therapy

00:57:19 - Vulnerability and Safety in Prison

01:01:55 - Creative Prison Cooking

01:05:58 - Words of Encouragement for Inmates

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The Cartel Murdered My Parents In Front Of Me | Big Steve Mar 12, 2024

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Stephen Prohaska shares the tragic story of the death of his parents in front of his own eye, becoming an orphan and finding success with the odds stacked against him.

Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:

https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en

https://ianbick.com/

Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD:

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Connect with Big Steve & join the waitlist for his book:

https://www.bigstevebigmoves.com

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https://www.parental-vision.com

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:16 - From Orphan to Entrepreneur

00:08:18 - Starting in the Nightclub Industry

00:11:56 - Making Money in the Nightclub Business

00:16:01 - A Smooth Transition from Employee to Owner

00:19:54 - Childhood in Cali, Colombia

00:23:44 - Surviving

00:27:40 - Finding Happiness and Overcoming Resentment

00:31:50 - The Beginning of an Entrepreneurial Spirit

00:36:01 - Chasing Dreams and Changing Lives

00:39:57 - Navigating the Entertainment Business

00:43:30 - Transition and Learning

00:47:08 - Making Changes for Growth

00:54:46 - The Importance of Relationships and Believing in Yourself

00:58:53 - Pushing For Success

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Cashing $50,000 In Stolen checks, Robbing Men, Stealing Lawn Mowers & Surviving Jail | Bri Jaynes Mar 10, 2024

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Brianna Jaynes is here to share her story of how addiction led her to rock bottom and all the crazy stories that came with it. By the end of the episode we hear how she was able to overcome her struggles and create a new life for herself.

Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:

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Connect with Bri Jaynes:

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Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD:

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:05:00 - Overcoming Stereotypes and Making a Difference

00:10:13 - The Importance of Communication in Relationships

00:14:48 - The Perfect Storm

00:19:40 - Nursing

00:24:54 - A Mother's Guilt and Growth Through Recovery

00:30:02 - A Journey through Recovery in Florida

00:35:11 - The Worst Six Months of My Life

00:40:15 - Robbing People for Money

00:45:15 - A Series of Unfortunate Events

00:50:05 - Symptoms in Jail

00:55:08 - Family Life

01:00:27 - Support from Family and the Roller Coaster of Emotions

01:05:37 - Overcoming Challenges in Obtaining a Nursing License

01:10:30 - Reflections on Prison Experience

01:15:36 - Embracing personal growth

01:20:46 - Intellectual Conversation

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Money & Drug Smuggling King Reveals How He Made Millions Using Car Hauling Trucks | Rich Laferriere Mar 07, 2024

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Connecticut resident Rich Laferriere shares his story of how he made millions of dollars using car hauling trucks to smuggle cash and drugs across the country. Listen to Rich's crazy and movie worthy story unfold in this epic episode of locked in.

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Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:

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Connect with Rich Laferriere:

Email nordicson72@gmail.com

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:11:35 - Coming of Age and Childhood Influences

00:23:46 - Factor

00:35:03 - Breaking and Entering and Getting Into Trucking

00:46:33 - Making Money

00:58:12 - The Houston Deal

01:09:51 - Escaping a Sketchy Situation

01:21:50 - Smuggling Money

01:33:25 - Using Cars & Trucks

01:45:26 - Hauling Legit Freight

01:57:08 - Meeting Athena: A Dangerous Connection

02:08:51 - Meeting the Old Man in Canada

02:21:29 - Smuggling and Saving Money

02:33:14 - Close Calls and Busted Drivers

02:44:57 - Negotiating with the Government

02:56:38 - Making a Deal with the Government

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Rikers Island Prison Guard Reveals What A Girl's Prison Cell Smells Like | Leroy Ebron Mar 05, 2024

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Delve into the gripping narrative of Leroy Ebron, a former Rikers Island prison guard who endured 22 years within the depths of solitary confinement. In this episode, Ebron courageously unveils the horrors he witnessed behind the prison walls, shedding light on the psychological toll of isolation, rampant aggression, and systemic neglect.

Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:

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https://ianbick.com/

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:47 - Prisoner Saved from Violence

00:09:34 - A Glimpse into Prison Life

00:14:27 - Life in the Jail and Solitary

00:19:13 - Attempted Rescue in the Yard

00:24:25 - Dangers

00:29:04 - Bible Inmate

00:34:09 - Conflict with the Captain at the Clinic

00:38:57 - The Frosted Flakes Incident

00:43:59 - A Genuine Relationship with Inmates

00:48:53 - The Frosted Flake Thief

00:54:10 - The Notorious Bandit

00:59:13 - Life in Prison: Stories and Perspectives

01:04:07 - Attempted Murder in Prison

01:09:34 - Dismissed and Early Retirement in the Criminal Justice System

01:14:35 - Fresh Meat

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Prison Shot Caller Reveals How Stabbings Get Carried Out | Frantz Byer Mar 04, 2024

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A former shot caller joins us to delve into his journey from a shootout with the police to serving a prison sentence. He'll provide insights into the inner workings of prison gangs, shedding light on his own transformation into a shot caller and offering a glimpse into the day-to-day operations within this complex underworld

Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:

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https://ianbick.com/

Connect with Frantz Byer:

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro