Locked In with Ian Bick

Ian Bick

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 into real prison stories, life inside prison, the criminal justice system, street life, addiction recovery, mental health, and what it takes to rebuild after incarceration. Guests share what really happens behind bars, how people survive prison, and the difficult road to second chances after hitting rock bottom. If you’re interested in prison stories, criminal justice experiences, life after prison, and honest conversations with people who have lived through the darkest chapters of their lives, you’ll feel at home here.

  1. I Got Caught With a Gun — Then Became an Artist in Prison | Matthew Martinez

    21 HR AGO

    I Got Caught With a Gun — Then Became an Artist in Prison | Matthew Martinez

    Matthew Martinez joins Locked In with Ian Bick to share his story of growing up after losing his mom at a young age, being raised by his dad, and finding an early passion for drawing and creativity that would later shape his life. Matthew had never been arrested until he was 23 years old, when a gun charge led to a 3.5-year sentence in New York State prison. In this episode, he talks about what it was like going from never being in trouble to doing real time, and how he used his talent for art to survive on the inside, turning drawing into a hustle behind bars. He also shares how that same skill gave him a second chance after release, ultimately becoming a tattoo artist and rebuilding his life. This is a real conversation about mistakes, adaptation, and turning a talent into a way out. _____________________________________________ #PrisonStories #PrisonHustle #PrisonLife #ExConvict #RealStories #ArtInPrison #LockedInPodcast #LifeAfterPrison _____________________________________________ Connect with Matthew Martinez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintedpeopleartstudio?igsh=MXcxcGRnZWZsaXRvYg== Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paintedpeopleartstudio?_r=1&_t=ZP-95STf7ARNbb _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Gun Charge & Arrest (Full Story) 01:51 Growing Up in New York 03:38 Family Struggles, Loss & Upbringing 10:12 School Life & Early Passions 14:34 Using Art as Therapy 18:10 Life Changes & Becoming a Father 23:30 Arrest, Charges & The Case 33:40 Sentencing, Prison Time & Lessons Learned 38:43 Life in Prison: Politics & Survival 42:22 Hustling in Prison: Art & Making Money 49:23 Prison Tattoo Culture Explained 55:28 Turning Art Into Opportunity Behind Bars 01:02:20 Prison Jobs, Programs & Early Release 01:10:07 Solitary Confinement & Prison Challenges 01:18:14 Life After Prison & Rebuilding 01:26:13 Tattoo Career & Personal Growth 01:29:18 Fatherhood, Family & Giving Back 01:36:35 Final Lessons & Reflections _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1hr 43min
  2. I’m an ER Nurse — What I’ve Seen Will Shock You | Anelyce Forney

    3 DAYS AGO

    I’m an ER Nurse — What I’ve Seen Will Shock You | Anelyce Forney

    Anelyce Forney joins Locked In with Ian Bick to share what it’s really like working as an ER nurse for over a decade, dealing with nonstop trauma, life-or-death situations, and cases that most people could never imagine. In this episode, she opens up about the craziest things she’s witnessed in the emergency room, the emotional toll of watching patients fight for their lives, and the moments that have stuck with her long after her shift ends. Anelyce also talks about the reality of working in healthcare, the pressure, burnout, and what it takes to keep showing up in one of the most intense environments possible. _____________________________________________ #ERNurse #EmergencyRoom #HospitalStories #MedicalStories #HealthcareWorker #TraumaStories #RealStories #LockedInPodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Anelyce Forney: https://www.annakresiliencecoach.com/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Shocking ER Story: Eyelid Injury 00:55 Why I Became an ER Nurse 03:54 First Day in the Emergency Room 04:58 Early Career Struggles in Nursing 05:34 Working in Oncology & Learning Fast 06:45 Emotional Patient Stories in Oncology 07:56 Transition to ICU Nursing 09:40 Reality of ER Training & Trauma 11:05 Returning to the ER & Adapting 12:22 ER Workload & Rising Patient Volume 13:36 Most Common Emergency Room Cases 14:11 Triage Decisions & Life-or-Death Pressure 16:06 Critical Pediatric Emergency Case 17:59 Emotional Detachment & No Closure 18:12 Patients Lying in the ER 19:00 Violent & Combative Patients Increasing 20:48 Mental Toll of Being an ER Nurse 23:28 Dealing with Death, Trauma & Grief 25:00 What Patients Don’t Understand About Nurses 28:32 Broken Healthcare System & Burnout 31:42 What TV Gets Wrong About ER Life 32:08 Gunshot Wounds & ER Violence 34:08 Misleading Symptoms & Critical Cases 36:26 Craziest & Grossest ER Stories 38:34 DUI Cases & Consequences 39:44 Impact of ER Work on Family Life 43:45 Burnout, Recovery & Becoming a Coach 46:02 Vicarious Trauma Explained 47:38 What Success Looks Like in the ER 50:28 Wins, Losses & Haunting Cases 51:35 Drug Crisis, Overdoses & Fentanyl 53:04 Treating Minors & Family Notifications 53:46 Best & Worst Days as an ER Nurse 57:13 Handling Multiple Emergencies at Once 01:00:01 Mental Health & Emotional Survival 01:02:20 Substance Abuse & Coping in Healthcare 01:04:01 Speaking Out & Stigma in Nursing 01:05:54 ER Safety & Security Issues 01:08:44 Perspective on Life & Mental Health System 01:09:52 Future of Healthcare & Advice for Nurses 01:12:06 Would I Do It All Again? _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1hr 18min
  3. I Was the Police Chief of the Virgin Islands — I Was Shot and Almost Killed | Chris Howell Pt. 2

    4 DAYS AGO

    I Was the Police Chief of the Virgin Islands — I Was Shot and Almost Killed | Chris Howell Pt. 2

    Chris Howell returns to Locked In with Ian Bick for Part 2, diving deeper into his rise from a DEA task force investigator in the U.S. Virgin Islands to eventually becoming Deputy Chief and then Chief of Police. In this episode, Chris breaks down the reality of crime, corruption, and violence in the islands, where homicide rates have historically reached around 50 per 100,000 people—several times higher than the U.S. average . He shares what it was like leading law enforcement in one of the most challenging environments in the country, dealing with constant threats against his life, internal corruption, and the pressure of trying to control rising violence. Chris also opens up about the moment it all came to a head when he was shot in a near-fatal attack that ultimately ended his career. _____________________________________________ #Cops #PoliceChief #TrueCrime #Violence #CrimeStory #LawEnforcement #LockedInPodcast #realstories _____________________________________________ Watch part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atbgH6Ypvas _____________________________________________ Connect with Chris Howell: Email: howellvipd@gmail.com _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Shot in the Line of Duty (Full Story) 00:19 Meet Chris Howell: Police Chief Background 01:00 Becoming Police Chief in the Virgin Islands 02:21 Corruption Inside the Department 04:30 First Days as Deputy Chief 06:01 Extreme Homicide Rate in the Virgin Islands 10:54 Baptism by Fire as Police Chief 11:24 Crisis Mode: Press Conference & Early Challenges 12:44 Building Trust & Finding His Role 14:40 High-Profile Cases & Major Investigations 17:04 Broken Evidence Room & System Failures 19:19 Destroying Illegal Firearms & Cleaning House 21:41 Building a Police Task Force Team 23:23 Recruitment Struggles & Key Officers 26:40 Street Operations & Crime Crackdowns 28:31 Domestic Violence Calls & Frontline Policing 32:42 Broken Windows Policing Strategy 36:20 Public Perception & Community Response 38:50 Human Trafficking Sting Operation 41:40 Police Corruption & Internal Investigations 45:47 Living Under Threat as Police Chief 51:16 Conversations with Drug Traffickers 53:11 Violence & Homicide Culture Explained 01:01:20 Crime Reduction Strategies & Leadership 01:12:30 Running the Department & Frustrations 01:20:00 Internal Enemies & Paranoia in Leadership 01:26:21 Cold Case: Fallen Officer Investigation 01:38:41 Major Drug Raid & Takedown 01:46:18 Trauma Training & Real Police Work 01:53:32 Losing Officers & Ongoing Violence 01:58:39 Corrupt Officers Exposed 02:01:44 Crime Wave & Rising Violence 02:07:36 Robberies & Escalating Danger 02:13:42 The Night He Was Shot (Play-by-Play) 02:27:54 Surviving the Shooting & Recovery 02:35:14 Rehab & Life After Being Shot 02:44:07 Ironman Comeback Story 02:50:05 Justice System Failures & Aftermath 02:56:12 Leadership Lessons & No Regrets 02:57:40 Final Thoughts on Policing & Corruption To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    3h 4m
  4. I Was in the Sex Money Murder Gang — Then I Got 17 Years in Prison | Omar Aikens

    5 DAYS AGO

    I Was in the Sex Money Murder Gang — Then I Got 17 Years in Prison | Omar Aikens

    Omar Aikens joins Locked In with Ian Bick to share his story of growing up in Trenton, New Jersey, getting into trouble at a young age, and eventually building a large-scale cocaine distribution operation that would land him in federal prison for over 17 years. What started as small decisions in the streets quickly escalated into running a network that moved multi-kilogram quantities of cocaine, involving couriers, shipments, and multiple people working under him before federal investigators shut everything down. In this episode, Omar breaks down how fast money, status, and the street lifestyle pulled him deeper into the game, and how it all came crashing down after a long-term investigation led to his arrest and sentencing. He also opens up about surviving time in some of the toughest federal penitentiaries in the country, including USP Big Sandy and USP Canaan, sharing the reality of prison politics, violence, and the mental battles that come with doing serious time. _____________________________________________ #PrisonStories #DrugEmpire #FederalPrison #GangLife #TrueCrimeStories #ExConvict #StreetLife #LockedInPodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Omar Aikens: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mromaraikens/?hl=en Buy his book: https://www.amazon.com/Operation-Capital-City-Aikens-Story-ebook/dp/B0CW1F9T2L _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Violent Beginning & Early Life Story 02:00 Growing Up in Trenton, New Jersey 05:40 Troubled Childhood & First Crimes 10:10 Getting Into the Drug Game 15:15 Building a Drug Operation 20:15 Rising in the Streets: Expansion & Risk 26:30 Drug Bust, Losses & Getting Caught 32:00 Arrest, Charges & Legal System 37:00 Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison 41:00 Life in Federal Prison (Big Sandy) & Violence 49:00 Surviving Prison: Daily Life & Hustles 55:00 Gang Politics & Transfer to USP Canaan 01:03:00 Family, Loss & Long-Term Prison Impact 01:09:15 Leaving the Street Life Behind 01:15:00 Life After Prison & Reentry Struggles 01:19:00 Leaving Gangs & Giving Back 01:22:00 Redemption, Lessons & Advice _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1hr 30min
  5. I Got Shot at 19 & Went to Prison — Then Black Magic Saved My Life | Ledell Johnson

    6 DAYS AGO

    I Got Shot at 19 & Went to Prison — Then Black Magic Saved My Life | Ledell Johnson

    Ledell Johnson grew up in Buffalo, New York, raised by his grandparents in what he describes as a decent upbringing — but the pull of the streets started early. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Ledell shares how he got his first gun at just 13 years old, dropped out of high school, and became deeply involved in street life. At 19, everything nearly ended when he was shot and almost lost his life, a moment that could have changed everything — but instead, he went back to the same environment that put him there. Ledell opens up about the mindset that kept him in the streets, how quickly things can spiral, and the reality of growing up around violence in Buffalo. Eventually, a gun charge caught up with him, leading to a 4-year sentence in the New York State prison system. _____________________________________________ #BuffaloNY #TrueCrime #PrisonStory #StreetLife #GunViolence #ExInmate #CrimeStories #lockedinpodcast _____________________________________________ Thank you to RAYCON for sponsoring this episode: Celebrate the moms in your life! Go to https://buyraycon.com/IANBICKOPEN to get 15% off the Essential Open Earbuds. _____________________________________________ Connect with Ledell Johnson: http://kolyacares.org _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 The Night I Got Shot 00:46 Growing Up in Buffalo, New York 04:43 Role Models & Early Influences 07:07 Getting Pulled Into the Streets 10:46 My First Gun & Street Life Begins 13:41 Family, Pressure & Temptation 16:24 Street Culture & Environment 19:09 The Night of the Shooting (Full Story) 23:19 Surviving Being Shot & Recovery 26:43 Going Back to the Streets 29:44 Arrest, Charges & Prison Sentence 35:03 Life in Prison & Survival Tactics 41:43 Gang Culture & Prison Politics 46:11 Staying Out of Trouble Behind Bars 50:07 Life After Prison & Reentry 54:41 Reflecting on the Past 01:01:41 Premonitions, Spirituality & Change 01:09:07 Finding Purpose After Prison 01:12:44 Giving Back to the Community 01:15:56 Making Amends & Moving Forward 01:16:58 Family, Loss & Legacy 01:18:04 Breaking the Cycle for My Kids 01:19:43 Advice to My Younger Self 01:20:17 Final Thoughts & Closing To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1hr 26min
  6. I Made Millions Selling Drugs in the 80s — Then I Got 20 Years in Prison | Pastor James Fields

    5 APR

    I Made Millions Selling Drugs in the 80s — Then I Got 20 Years in Prison | Pastor James Fields

    astor James Fields grew up in Connecticut in a good family, but after high school he made a decision that changed his life — stepping into the drug game during the height of the 1980s. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he shares how he built a massive drug operation, at one point making over $1,000 a minute and amassing millions, all while beginning to transition into the music business as a way out. Just as he was trying to leave that life behind, the feds caught up to him, leading to a 20-year federal prison sentence. Pastor Fields breaks down how he built his empire, what the drug game was really like in the 80s, what ultimately got him arrested, and how he survived years in federal prison. He also opens up about turning his life around, finding faith, and rebuilding with purpose after prison — offering a powerful story of success, consequences, and redemption. _____________________________________________ #TrueCrime #DrugEmpire #DrugTrafficking #PrisonStory #FederalPrison #CrimeStories #ExInmate #80sCrime _____________________________________________ Connect with Pastor James Fields: http://www.kingdomlivingchurch.online _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Street Life to Success Story 01:50 Childhood, Family & Early Struggles 03:55 Being the Black Sheep Growing Up 05:52 Lost Potential & First Turning Points 09:49 Getting Into Drug Dealing 12:21 Building a Drug Empire 16:01 Taking Over the Streets 18:28 Violence, Rivals & Street Politics 21:40 Expanding the Business & Lifestyle 25:35 Starting a Record Label 28:14 Betrayal, Downfall & Everything Falling Apart 33:36 Arrest, Charges & Legal Battles 39:07 Facing 20 Years in Prison 44:45 Entering the Prison System 48:30 Mindset Shift & Transformation in Prison 52:22 Life in Prison Camps Explained 56:55 Staying Clean & Avoiding Trouble 01:00:19 Family, Faith & Loss While Locked Up 01:06:04 Final Years & Preparing for Release 01:11:41 Life After Prison & Starting Over 01:15:00 Family, Forgiveness & Moving Forward 01:18:00 Finding Purpose After Prison 01:20:01 Lessons Learned From Prison & The Streets To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1hr 27min
  7. I Was a Chicago Vice Lord — Then I Got 25 Years in Prison | Greg McNeal

    2 APR

    I Was a Chicago Vice Lord — Then I Got 25 Years in Prison | Greg McNeal

    Greg McNeal grew up in Chicago in a good family, but when his parents fell into addiction, he turned to the streets at a young age. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Greg shares how he used his business mindset to build a drug empire while also opening legitimate businesses, always believing he had an exit plan. That all came crashing down when the feds caught him up in a case tied to someone else, leading to a trial and a 25-year federal prison sentence. Greg breaks down what it was like facing that kind of time, serving four years behind bars, and then doing the unthinkable — winning his appeal on a technicality. He explains how his sentence was reduced to a year and a day, finishing his time in a federal camp, and what it took to completely rebuild his life after prison. _____________________________________________ #TrueCrime #Chicago #DrugEmpire #DrugTrafficking #PrisonStory #FederalCase #CrimeStories #exinmate _____________________________________________ Connect with Greg McNeal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CqDp4Pasgv7/?igsh=ZHh6bjRwdndtb2Z2 Merch: https://realionairelifestylecollection.com/ Website: https://mindsetshifters.org/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 From Street Hustle to Federal Prison 03:48 Growing Up in Chicago 07:49 Getting Pulled Into Street Life 12:03 Building a Drug Empire 18:15 Gang Life & Street Politics 23:15 Living a Double Life (Legal vs Illegal) 27:51 How the Federal Case Started 32:33 Arrest, Trial & Sentencing 39:10 Life Inside Federal Prison 45:01 Mindset Shift & Finding Purpose 48:38 Overturning a Federal Conviction 51:10 Coming Home & Starting Over 01:00:10 Entrepreneurship After Prison 01:06:08 Advice for Ex-Cons & Reentry 01:10:48 Family, Reflection & Growth 01:15:02 Books, Business & Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1hr 23min
  8. I Was Disabled in Prison — This Is How They Treated Me | Joseph Murphy

    1 APR

    I Was Disabled in Prison — This Is How They Treated Me | Joseph Murphy

    Joseph Murphy grew up in a good family in Wisconsin, but at just 17 years old he made a decision that changed everything — committing an armed gas station robbery that sent him into the criminal justice system. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Joseph opens up about living with mental health disabilities while navigating county jail, prison, and years on probation, where violations kept pulling him back in. Despite receiving a rare pardon from the governor, he later found himself facing new charges for check fraud and business fraud, leading to more time in both Iowa and Wisconsin jails and prisons. Joseph shares what it was like being stuck in the system for decades, the challenges of surviving incarceration with a disability, and how difficult it is to truly break free once you’re in. After finally getting out, he landed a job with the Mississippi Department of Corrections, only to be fired for discrimination related to his disability — a case he fought and ultimately settled. _____________________________________________ #PrisonStories #TrueCrime #JailLife #Probation #MentalHealth #ExInmate #CriminalJustice #realstories _____________________________________________ Connect with Joseph Murphy: Email: JoeJustice2026@gmail.com _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 From Robbery to Prison — His Story Begins 01:10 Growing Up & Family Background 02:00 Mental Health Struggles Early On 02:30 The Gas Station Robbery 03:43 Arrest, Charges & Juvenile Sentencing 05:55 Fighting for a Pardon & Lessons Learned 07:17 Second Chance… Then Another Arrest 09:45 Legal System Challenges & Court Battles 13:10 Probation vs Prison — What’s Worse? 15:32 Mental Illness Inside the System 17:19 Life in Prison — Reality & Conditions 20:00 Loss, Survival & Breaking Points 23:02 The Truth About Probation & Parole 25:00 Violations That Send People Back 29:29 Life After Probation — Marriage & Growth 33:31 Building a Business After Prison 36:45 New Charges & Legal Consequences 43:10 County Jail vs Prison — Key Differences 46:40 Playing the Legal System Like a Game 48:01 Release, Relocation & Starting Over 51:21 Becoming an Advocate in Mississippi 53:38 Helping Others After Prison 56:01 Learning From Setbacks & Moving Forward 01:00:20 Criminal Justice Reform Efforts 01:07:20 Working Inside the Corrections System 01:12:30 Workplace Discrimination & Legal Fight 01:18:35 ADA Rights & Systemic Issues 01:23:00 Finally Off Probation — Freedom 01:24:42 Calling for Criminal Justice Reform 01:27:19 Final Thoughts & Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1hr 34min
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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 into real prison stories, life inside prison, the criminal justice system, street life, addiction recovery, mental health, and what it takes to rebuild after incarceration. Guests share what really happens behind bars, how people survive prison, and the difficult road to second chances after hitting rock bottom. If you’re interested in prison stories, criminal justice experiences, life after prison, and honest conversations with people who have lived through the darkest chapters of their lives, you’ll feel at home here.

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  • Creator
    Ian Bick
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    585
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Locked In With Ian Bick 2026
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