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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.

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Ex Con Man On Stealing From His Employer & Getting Sent To Prison | Craig Stanland Oct 29, 2023

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Committing fraud against the major tech corporation that employs you doesn't seem like an entry-level crime. But Craig Stanland had lived a relatively normal life until he was tempted by the prospect of "easy" money. Now known as a "reinvention architect," Craig tells Ian how he lost it all, spent time at the infamous Otisville Federal Prison Camp, and found his sense of purpose after re-entry.

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00:00 Intro

01:28 New Merch discount

03:03 Childhood

06:34 Comparing his childhood to other kids

09:10 Drinking at an early age

11:23 Looking for help internally

14:00 Getting kicked out of college

20:18 You don't need college

23:20 Getting into corporate

31:18 Life as he was working way up in company

33:15 The start of the fraud

46:12 Almost getting caught

47:39 How he was spending the money

50:50 Getting caught

55:13 Approached by postal inspectors

57:58 Arrested by the FBI

1:04:10 What he did after getting the fbi call

1:05:34 First conversation with wife

1:10:07 Sam Bankmanfreid

1:13:17 always have a lawyer present

1:14:50 Sentenced to prison

1:17:55 Otisville Federal Prison Camp

1:22:45 Contraband Phones

1:24:22 Are prison Camps neccessary

1:27:24 Seeing medical at the camp

1:32:59 Wearing the ankle bracelet

1:34:12 Challenges as a felon

1:39:27 Lessons

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Life After 19 Years In Prison | Jesse Crosson Pt. 2 Oct 26, 2023

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A "Locked In" repeat offender! We catch up with our first guest, Jesse Crosson. The podcast has grown a lot since our debut episode in January. Find out what Jesse has been up to after serving 19 years in state prison as he breaks down 2023 and what he's got planned for 2024 and beyond.

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00:00 Intro

01:04 NY Comedy Club Live Show

01:56 One Million on TikTok

03:37 Stimulated by work

04:17 Seeking mental Health Treatment

07:08 Court ordered therapy

10:59 Challenges after getting out of prison

12:30 What it's like on the bad days

16:00 Having a relationship after prison

18:53 Appreciating things more after prison

20:25 Alex Cooper / Call Her Daddy

22:40 Prison Influencer friendships

24:50 Hurt People Hurt People

27:15 Why is Jesse Crosson interesting?

29:19 Attracting a certain type of person

30:42 Cutting people out of his life

31:46 Non negotiables in relationships

32:48 Are all crimes forgivable?

36:04 His focus now

37:47 Challenges with criminal records

38:47 Felons can't rent apartments

41:31 Biggest misconception about prison

43:02 Lingering trauma from prison

46:50 Day to day life

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How The Mob Treats Cops In Prison & On The Street | Chicky Cechetelli & Jeff Asher Oct 22, 2023

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You asked, we answered.

We are bringing back two electric guests from previous shows to satisfy listeners' curiosities. Listen to our Q&A from both sides of the law!

Former mobster Chicky Cecchetelli (guest on July 9 epsiode) and former police officer Jeff Asher (guest on July 30 episode) don't hold back as they let the listeners know what really goes on in the criminal justice system.

Episode with Chicky: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8td4v6A20O8&t=1647s

Episode with Jeff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STfm-4g5ns0&t=114s

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00:00 Intro

01:00 NY Comedy Club

01:50 Shoutout to FWRD

04:43 Jeff Asher knowing Chicky

06:00 Chicky was actually in the mob

10:05 Takeaways from their stories

11:55 Joey Merlino

13:35 YouTubers going after Chicky

16:09 Jeff's relationship with law enforcement

20:15 Did the comments give Jeff a different perspective?

25:20 How the mob treats cops on the streets

28:13 How police officers treat mobsters

31:10 Audience questions

32:00 The government giving a free pass to mobsters

34:00 Worst crime scene as a cop

36:50 The Mob's Policy

39:02 Why is it hard to speak against bad cops

43:00 Female cop in the news

46:45 Jeff's story being a hot topic

50:00 Larry Lawton Cookbook.

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Gang Member Charged With Murder | William Leahy Oct 19, 2023

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Have you ever been on the run? William Leahy has. After a night gone wrong, William tried to escape the consequences of his actions, but the law caught up with him. This misstep wasn't an isolated incident — William had a rough childhood and joined a gang. Headed for prison, William took his gang affiliations with him, and it marked his experience while incarcerated. Listen in as William tells Ian about his journey on this episode of Locked In.

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00:00 Intro

00:53 Top 200 podcast

01:05 Be A guest on the show

02:25 Early Childhood

05:25 Blaming parents for foster care

07:30 Mom has kids beat him up

9:00 How he was as a child

11:50 Robbing people for food

13:30 Loving the ones that cause us pain

14:42 Using Substances

16:14 Graduating high school

17:25 What would have happened if he stayed in school

19:03 Why he was charged with murder

33:00 Why individuals join gangs

35:36 Trial or plea deal

37:24 Going to prison

38:33 Guards hurting inmates

41:52 Gang affiliated in prison

43:54 Why are inmates Against certain behaviors

45:49 Prison hustle

47:45 What the box is like

51:13 Getting home from prison and Turning it around

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SURVIVING In Prison During A Global Pandemic | Ryan Estanislau Oct 15, 2023

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Ryan Estanislau tells us all about being in state corrections during a global pandemic. He was no stranger to the criminal justice system, having been caught in its clutches since he was a teenager, but being locked up during the global shutdown was a unique experience. Ryan tells Ian about his past, his present, and what he hopes for the future.

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00:00 Intro

00:37 New Merch Discount

2:00 Childhood

5:27 Relationship with his mother

6:00 Growing up in East Hartford

7:56 Highschool

9:52 Did his childhood shape his future

12:40 If his mother had lived experience

14:37 First time getting in trouble

17:50 The system is designed for failure

18:26 First time in Jail

20:49 Mental Health Affects being locked in

26:00 Continuing to get arrested

29:00 Money is addicting

31:01 Working for DOT in prison

32:38 Working on the prison farm

35:27 Getting pulled over with product

39:00 Going back to jail

41:29 Count time in prison

42:40 The Pandemic in prison

44:20 Craziest Fight

47:32 Fighting over ramen noodles

48:41 Inmates getting sick

57:50 What could the prison system do differently

1:00:30 How the world changed when he got out

1:09:50 What keeps him on track

1:11:32 Advice to others

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Former Addict On How He Survived The Streets Of Newark | William Milligram Oct 12, 2023

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It took more than 40 rehab centers for William to finally find a path to recovery. During his 15 years of substance abuse, William was homeless and struggling to survive on the cold streets of Newark, New Jersey. Listen in as he talks to Ian about the trajectory of his life and the catalyst that helped him truly turn it around.

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00:00 Intro

00:45 New Merch Discount

02:50 Childhood

06:34 What school was like for him

11:25 Being triggered

12:50 Thinking about what could have been

17:32 Weight on his shoulders

18:40 Finishing high school

20:45 Lowest points of his life

24:00 Homeless in Newark

27:27 Relationship with parents

28:50 Advice for saving a loved one

34:40 Day in the life of a homeless addict

41:06 Crazy things homeless people do

45:44 Arrests on record

46:25 Near death experience

52:50 Continuing to use

54:12 Body Brokering

57:24 What rehab facilities are like

1:01:38 His daughter giving him purpose

1:04:52 Triggers after getting clean

1:06:21 Getting the message on substances out there

1:08:05 What he does now

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KINGPIN Explains How He Built A Million Dollar Empire In College | Eric Canori Oct 08, 2023

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Eric Canori was one of the largest high-end pot dealers on the East Coast of the United States — before it became legal in any state — smuggling weed out of Canada via 18-wheelers, helicopters, and boats. He operated like a ghost, doing well over $300,000,000 of business by age 29 — without a gun or the government knowing. In this episode Eric discusses with Ian his childhood, how he got involved in the pot business, his downfall and the knowledge he's gained along the way.

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00:00 Intro

01:02 New merch

02:32 Learning from being trapped

03:02 Childhood

03:58 Parents

06:16 Start of selling

06:40 Did his mom know of his struggles

07:40 What would have happened if he came from money

08:44 What gave him a hustler mindset

11:10 How his business evolves

12:48 Becoming an entrepreneur

13:47 Are Entrepreneurs born or created?

15:44 Wishing he used his skills for something different

16:32 What would he have categorized himself

19:47 How much money he was making

22:05 How he cleaned his money

22:57 Did he have a partner?

23:26 How he protected himself

26:41 Where was his mom

27:15 Dangerous situations & Close Calls

29:59 The money getting to him

30:48 Was he taking college seriously

31:45 Intelligence vs Knowledge

33:05 Advice about college

33:43 School doesn't teach you how to make money

35:52 Pressure from society about college

38:00 Social Media gives people the wrong impression

43:04 How much did he want to make to get out of the game

46:46 How he got caught

50:40 Leading the cops to the woods to give up the money

54:30 Food in prison

55:46 Conversation with mother after getting arrested

57:42 Message on family

58:27 How much time he spent in prison

59:44 Does he feel lucky about his deal

1:02:19 Indictment

1:04:00 Putting his past behind him

1:07:08 Using your struggles for good

1:10:02 A Day in the life now

1:15:06 Focusing on one thing

1:20:07 Message to his 19 year old self

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Why I Was Wrongfully Charged with Murder | Chip Williamson Oct 05, 2023

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After a night with his Ex wife's new lover turns south, Wade "Chip" Williamson is charged by law enforcement with murder. With no criminal record and now facing life in prison, Chip is introduced to the world of the criminal justice system. In this episode we hear about the events leading up to the charges, how overzealous detectives dragged out the criminal proceedings and how he was ultimately able to avoid life in prison.

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00:00 Intro

1:07 New Merch in stock

02:20 Breeze Airlines

03:32 Chip's real name

06:18 Getting into Chip's story

08:00 Going to school for welding

11:03 Getting Married

13:16 Getting into a car accident

18:09 Getting Divorced

19:20 Ex meeting someone new

25:24 Ex gets attacked by new man

27:57 Ex's new man wants to meet

32:00 Going back to Chip's House

38:22 The shooting

40:41 The scene of the shooting

46:41 How he's feeling after the shooting

49:15 Getting a lawyer

51:00 Finding out the man passed away & his feelings

52:35 Thinking if he could have done anything differently

55:00 First conversation with his wife after the shooting

57:54 Finding out he's being charged with murder

1:00:00 Calling Andy Savage

1:04:04 Getting a bond hearing

1:05:32 Self Surrending to Jail

1:08:05 Going to the bond hearing

1:16:46 Getting bonded out

1:17:45 Job firing him

1:19:52 Kids feelings about charges

1:21:30 Rules of house arrest

1:22:40 Finding a new job

1:24:59 Listening to wrongful conviction podcasts

1:25:56 Preliminary Hearing

1:31:15 Plea deal

1:32:55 Getting the case dismissed

1:41:00 Becoming who he is today

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Career Criminal On Attacking His Lawyer & Refusing To Show His Paperwork In Prison | Aaron Jabot Oct 01, 2023

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Aaron Jabot spent nearly 25 years of his life in and out of prison. In this episode of Locked In we hear some of Aaron's craziest prison stories including assaulting his defense attorneys, spending time in solitary, getting transported to different prisons and the rules he learned along the way.

After spending six years straight in solitary confinement, Aaron Jabot rose from those ashes, writing a book about finding religion after a quarter century of crime.

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00:00 Intro / 10% off Merch

02:11 Childhood

03:13 Parent's jobs

03:54 First time getting arrested

04:28 Gladiator School

05:40 Thinking about his trauma

07:17 Getting shown the ropes in prison

08:04 The reality of being a felon

10:08 Relationship with parents

11:30 How his parent's divorce impacted him

12:04 Relationship with siblings

13:44 Getting out of jail for the first time

15:03 How to rob a dealer

16:30 Bar fight ends badly

19:42 Fight or flight response

20:29 Attacking his lawyers

25:30 Anger Built up from the criminal justice system

27:46 Diesel Therapy

30:05 What happens when you refuse a prison transport

32:56 Why I didn't have to run in a gang

34:41 Craziest thing in prison

36:06 Knocking on the table in prison

37:50 Why I don't show paperwork

39:06. Name in prison

39:30 Jailhouse snitching

40:46 What he would characterize himself as

42:10 Fighting with lawyers juiced his file up

43:30 Case manager & Counselors

44:40 Making money in prison

45:22 Throwing water on COs

46:45 Taking a shower in solitary

48:00 How much time he served in his life

49:00 Studying religion in solitary

52:08 If he could change one thing from his past

55:30 Breaking away from the felon stigma

57:56 Writing a book

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I Was a Prison Gang Soldier for the Mexican Mafia | Chris Arevalos Sep 24, 2023

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After an accident in the military leads him down a path of addiction, Chris Arevalos starts moving weight for the Cartel in the United States. Eventually the FBI & DEA get wind of his operation, leading Chris to be arrested and sent to the most dangerous United States Penitentiaries. While in prison, Chris is given no choice but to join the Mexican Mafia Gang and become a solider in order to survive.

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00:00 Intro

00:26 Lost Trail AD

02:53 Childhood

06:45 Start of using substances

09:06 Joining the marines

10:58 Parents affect on his childhood

14:15 Time in marines

16:35 Getting hurt in the military

18:45 Getting hooked on pills

21:37 BBC News interview

22:24 Feeling of using

23:16 Turning addiction into a business

26:40 Losing the connect

28:47 Lost Trail AD

30:09 How much money he was making

33:25 Did the military prepare him to be a kingpin?

34:45 Mobile drug dealer & new connect

36:18 First meeting with the cartel

40:14 How to smuggle across the border

42:06 Violence with Cartel

45:27 Relationship with cartel

47:25 Close calls transporting across the border

49:50 Thoughts bringing substances into America

52:32 Breaking down the operation

57:05 Money Laundering

59:05 Getting arrested by the FBI

1:02:21 Letting the Cartel know about arrest

1:03:38 Criminal process & the DEA

1:05:14 Plea deal

1:06:44 Conversation with parents about prison

1:07:42 Going to Federal Prison

1:09:24 Con Air

1:13:00 Recruited to the Mexican Mafia Gang

1:15:39 Prison turning a blind eye to stabbings

1:17:05 Going against morals to survive

1:18:07 What kept him going

1:19:03 First mission as a gang soldier

1:20:43 Prison Tattoo as a gang member

1:21:50 Not showing weakness

1:22:37 Job as a gang soldier

1:25:14 Making it out of prison

1:27:08 Changing his life

1:37:00 Power in sharing your story

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