Locked In with Ian Bick

Charles "Pee Wee" Goldsmith is back. The former President of the Hells Angels Las Vegas chapter returns to Locked In with Ian Bick for Part 2 — and this time nothing is held back. In this episode Pee Wee goes deeper than ever before. From police raids and Tony Soprano comparisons to the untold stories from inside the club, the Hollywood appearances nobody knew about, and what it was really like going to prison as a Hell's Angel. He opens up about his biggest regrets as President, the members who never should have joined, and what the next generation of bikers will never understand about the old school way of life. This is the conversation Hell's Angels insiders don't want you to hear. _____________________________________________ #HellsAngels #TrueCrime #BikerLife _____________________________________________ Thank you to RUGIET for sponsoring this episode: Head to https://www.rugiet.com/lockedin and get 15% off your ED treatment. _____________________________________________ Connect with Charles "Pee Wee" Goldsmith: https://charliepeeweegoldsmith.com/ _____________________________________________ Watch Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Ulmi1IoyeMgIqJ9kBwnh9 _____________________________________________ 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 Police Raids, Tony Soprano Comparisons and How It All Started 01:01 What Life Actually Looks Like After Leaving the Club 01:45 The Best Moments — Traveling the World as a Hell's Angel 02:18 How Other Countries See the Hell's Angels Differently 03:03 The Politics Nobody Talks About — Support Clubs and Power 05:40 Territory Wars, Rivalries and What Happens When You Cross the Line 07:02 Violence, the News and How Social Media Changed Everything 09:02 What Power Really Feels Like From Inside the Club 11:14 Reputation, Podcast Drama and the Loyalty Problem 13:02 Where the Hell's Angels Are Headed — Generational Change 15:01 Being a Father, Club Brotherhood and the Regrets He Carries 19:01 Police Raids, Chaos and Why He Can Laugh About It Now 22:20 The Rules Nobody Breaks — Drugs, Order and Club Discipline 24:30 His Biggest Regrets as President and Who Should Never Have Joined 28:00 Women, Property Patches and the Truth About Club Relationships 31:00 Vegas, Gambling and the Members Who Got Kicked Out 34:00 Club Dues, Work Requirements and Financial Discipline 38:00 Dealing With Cops, Legitimate Work and Everyday Club Life 45:00 Hollywood Came Calling — His Movie Appearances and Famous Encounters 48:30 The Stories He's Never Told — Funny Moments From Inside the Club 53:00 Club Life vs Family Life — How He Balanced Both and Screened Wives 01:00:00 Old School Bikers vs the New Generation — What Changed 01:10:00 Going to Prison as a Hell's Angel — Brotherhood, Gangs and Survival 01:22:00 Prison Stories — Cellmates, Drama and the Toughest Times 01:38:00 What Brotherhood Really Means When You're Behind Bars 01:49:00 Surviving Prison by Hustling — What He Did to Get By 01:58:00 Healthcare Nightmares, Lawsuits and Adjusting to Life After Release 02:09:00 The Day He Stopped Riding and What That Felt Like 02:13:00 Losing His License and Keeping His Independence 02:15:00 Final Thoughts — What He'd Tell Anyone Thinking About This Life _____________________________________________ 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

Steven Lee rose to the rank of sergeant in the NYPD before everything collapsed. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Steven breaks down one of the most dangerous things a cop can do — go undercover against his own department for Internal Affairs — and what the system did to him afterward. Years later an off duty incident at a nightclub ended his career and landed him on Rikers Island. He opens up about what it's really like being a former cop behind bars, the corruption he witnessed and exposed, and the true cost of speaking out against your own brothers in blue. _____________________________________________ #NYPD #PoliceCOrruption #rikersisland _____________________________________________ Thank you to RAYCON for sponsoring this episode: The Everyday Earbuds Classic are the perfect addition to your everyday routine. Go to Bhttps://buyraycon.com/IANBICK to get 15% off! _____________________________________________ Connect with Steven Lee: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevefornewyork?igsh=YThycTFiMzhhemZz YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@SystemUnfiltered Website: https://www.stevefornewyork.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 Brooklyn Streets to the NYPD — Steven's Story 04:00 Growing Up Around Gang Life and Learning Street Smarts 07:00 Asian Gangs, Chinatown and the World Nobody Talks About 14:00 The Values and Influences That Shaped Who He Became 23:00 Joining the NYPD — And Immediately Questioning Everything 33:00 The Quota System Nobody in the NYPD Wants to Admit Exists 44:00 The Harsh Realities of Police Work They Never Teach You 53:00 What It's Really Like Policing Different New York Boroughs 01:00:00 Life as a Sergeant in Flushing Queens — Where It All Changed 01:11:00 Bar Checks, Karaoke Bars and the Hidden Corruption He Discovered 01:26:00 The Moment He Agreed to Go Undercover Against His Own 01:41:00 What He Found — Corruption Spreading Across Multiple Precincts 01:55:00 Someone on the Inside Was Sabotaging the Operation 02:08:00 18 Months Undercover — Bribes, Payoffs and Living a Double Life 02:20:00 The Operation Collapsed — And Everything Fell Apart 02:40:00 Retaliation, Political Pressure and What It Really Means to Blow the Whistle 02:55:00 Depression, Mental Health and the NYPD Culture Nobody Talks About 03:07:00 The Arrest They Used to Target Him — Losing Everything 03:21:00 Fired, Fighting Criminal Charges and Navigating the Legal System Alone 03:35:00 Trial, Sentencing and the Day He Was Sent to Rikers Island 03:55:00 What It's Really Like Surviving Jail as a Former Cop 04:05:00 Transferred to Westchester — A Different Jail, Same Harsh Reality 04:14:00 Release, Recovery and What Life Looks Like on the Other Side 04:24:00 Final Thoughts — Can the NYPD Ever Really Reform? _____________________________________________ 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

Jeremy Hutchinson was an Arkansas State Senator and successful attorney from one of the most powerful political families in the state. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Jeremy breaks down how it all collapsed — the case that led to his federal conviction, what it's really like facing charges as a public figure, and what nobody tells you about going to federal prison as a politician. He opens up about white collar crime, the political pressure that surrounded his case, the mistakes that changed everything, and what accountability actually looks like when you've lost it all. _____________________________________________ #Politics #FederalPrison #TrueCrime _____________________________________________ Connect with Jermey Hutchinson: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Jeremy-Hutchinson/61577012529999/# X: https://x.com/SenJHutch _____________________________________________ 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 Arkansas State Senator to Federal Prison — Jeremy's Story 00:17 Growing Up in One of Arkansas's Most Powerful Political Families 01:11 The Values and Upbringing That Shaped Him 02:13 How His Family's Legacy Pushed Him Toward Law and Politics 03:35 From Economics Student to Criminal Defense Attorney 05:48 Building a Successful Legal Career From the Ground Up 06:38 Seeing Both Sides — Defense Attorney and Prosecutor 08:06 Fighting for Criminal Justice Reform From Inside the Senate 09:19 The Day He Became a Federal Defendant 10:36 Plea Deals, Sentencing and the Regrets He Can't Shake 12:58 The Impossible Choices the Legal System Forces on You 15:02 Why He Decided to Run for State Office 16:05 How His Political Career Actually Began 18:24 The Criminal Justice Reforms He Fought For — And Never Got 20:27 What It's Like Coming From Arkansas's Most Famous Political Family 23:11 Senate Pay, Legal Work and Where the Allegations Started 25:02 The Bribery Charges That Changed Everything 27:14 How the Federal Investigation Actually Began 29:32 The Indictment — and What It Did to His Personal Life 34:00 Resigning From the Senate While the Media Watched 36:53 Losing Everything — Career, Identity and Purpose 39:00 Years of Uncertainty Waiting to Find Out His Fate 44:51 Preparing to Go to Prison as a Former State Senator 49:54 What Federal Prison Was Really Like — The Surprises Nobody Tells You 53:58 Connecting With Inmates and Seeing the System From the Inside 01:00:26 What Incarceration Taught Him About Politics and Power 01:05:00 How Disconnected Lawmakers Really Are From the People They Serve 01:09:40 How the Legal System Gets Weaponized Against People 01:13:01 The Presidential Pardon That Changed Everything 01:16:18 Rebuilding His Marriage and Family After Prison 01:18:34 Starting Over and Finding New Purpose After Losing It All 01:21:16 Fighting to Get His Law License Back 01:22:04 The Humility and Honesty Prison Gave Him 01:26:00 Final Thoughts and the Lessons He'll Never Forget _____________________________________________ 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

Jacob Bittner was a teenager from a good home when a series of bad decisions led to 12 years in the Arkansas prison system. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Jacob breaks down how it all unraveled — from his first robbery, to going on the run, to pulling off another one and paying for it with over a decade of his life. He opens up about surviving the violence and harsh realities of Arkansas prisons, the lessons he learned the hard way, and the twist nobody saw coming — after his release, he fell in love with and married a prison guard. _____________________________________________ #Prison #TrueCrime #LockedIn _____________________________________________ Thank you to RAYCON & INCOGNI for sponsoring this episode: Raycon: The Everyday Earbuds Classic are the perfect addition to your everyday routine. Go to Bhttps://buyraycon.com/IANBICK to get 15% off! _____________________________________________ Incogni: Take back your personal data with Incogni! Use code IANBICK at https://incogni.com/ianbick to get 60% off annual plans. _____________________________________________ 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 Good Kid to Armed Robber — Jacob's Story 00:14 Growing Up Between Idaho and Arkansas 01:36 Moving Around and Never Fitting In 03:23 The Moment School Stopped Mattering 04:44 Culture Shock, Bad Influences and First Mistakes 05:08 The First Time He Crossed the Line 06:22 How Deep Into Crime He Really Got 07:57 Why He Did It — Money, Rush and Belonging 09:36 The People Who Pulled Him Further In 10:33 Gangs, Excitement and the Point of No Return 13:00 First Time Getting Caught by Police 14:25 The Arrest That Should Have Stopped Everything 15:15 The Birthday Weekend That Changed His Life Forever 20:22 Getting Caught — The Arrest He Didn't See Coming 22:47 Facing Charges and Navigating the Legal System 26:00 First Taste of Jail and What It Really Feels Like 29:03 He Made Bond — Then Committed Another Robbery 31:20 On the Run as a Fugitive and What Followed 33:46 Returning to Arkansas and Facing the Music 38:32 The Day He Was Sentenced and What Came Next 41:00 What His Family Went Through While He Was Inside 44:00 The Mindset Shift That Saved Him in Prison 46:14 What Arkansas State Prison Is Really Like 49:57 The Unwritten Rules of Surviving Prison 51:46 Hustling Behind Bars — Business, Fights and Survival 56:00 The Moment He Decided to Change 01:00:00 Transferred to Idaho — A Completely Different Jail 01:03:40 Learning to Fit In and Move Forward 01:06:00 The Phone Call From His Grandfather That Changed Everything 01:08:06 Finding Purpose — Programs and Plans Inside 01:10:58 The Prison Program Where Everything Changed 01:13:01 How He Met the Prison Guard He Would Marry 01:16:12 Final Years Inside and the Road to Work Release 01:23:01 Life After Prison — Family, Work and Building Something Real 01:25:00 What He Would Tell His Younger Self 01:27:07 Final Thoughts and the Lessons That Stuck _____________________________________________ 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

Rusty Pangburn joins Locked In with Ian Bick to share how he went from selling candy as a kid to becoming involved in large-scale meth trafficking. Raised by a single mother and growing up between Missouri and California with his father out of the picture, Rusty was always searching for acceptance and a way to fit in. That mindset led him from small hustles into the drug world, where he became a key player working with major meth networks. In this episode, he breaks down how he got pulled into drug trafficking, what life was like on the inside of that world, and how it all came crashing down when he was arrested and sentenced to 5 years in federal prison. Rusty also shares his experience behind bars, including losing nearly 300 pounds during his sentence, and what it took to survive, change, and rebuild his life after prison. _____________________________________________ #FederalPrison #DrugTrafficking #Meth #TrueCrime #PrisonStory #ExInmate #CrimeStory #lockedinpodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Rusty Pangburn: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rustypangburn/ Website: https://www.whynotmindset.net/about-rusty LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rustin-pangburn62276?trk=public_post_follow-view-profile _____________________________________________ 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: 00:00 500 Pounds, Meth Dealer, Federal Prison: Rusty's Story 00:20 Never Had a Home: Growing Up on the Run 01:19 No Dad, No Rules: Where It All Started 02:56 The $100 Kid: How It Started with Candy 04:41 From Candy to Cigarettes: Taking Over School 06:32 The Day He Quit School and Never Looked Back 08:03 When the Money Got Real 10:03 The First Time He Touched Meth 12:47 Running His Own Meth Operation 13:33 The Connect That Changed Everything 15:20 Moving Hundreds of Pounds: Leading a Trafficking Ring 17:01 When He Started Using His Own Product 18:49 The Day the Feds Knocked on His Door 21:10 Cash, Cars & the Life Before It Crashed 23:12 Facing Federal Charges: What the DA Offered 26:29 First Day Inside Federal Prison 29:24 500 Pounds in a Prison Cell: The Wake-Up Call 34:00 How He Survived Federal Prison Every Day 39:39 Walking Out After 5 Years: The World Had Changed 44:08 No One Would Hire a Federal Felon 47:40 Building from Zero: His First Legit Dollar 52:58 The People Who Didn't Give Up on Him 58:48 How He Stays Out: Life After the Gates 01:05:48 What He'd Tell the Kid Selling Candy 01:09:48 His New Mission: Why Not? 01:11:12 Where to Follow Rusty _____________________________________________ 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

Charles “Cadillac” Anderson joins Locked In with Ian Bick to share his story of spending over 20 years in the Arkansas and federal prison systems. Growing up in a rough neighborhood surrounded by gangs and violence, with his father in and out of his life, Charles was raised by a mother who did everything she could—but the streets pulled him in. Trying to fit in and be accepted led to a robbery charge that landed him 13 years in the Arkansas prison system, where he was sent to a max unit and exposed to extreme violence on a daily basis. In this episode, he talks about being stabbed in prison, witnessing brutal attacks, and what it takes to survive behind bars. After his release, he developed a drug addiction and began dealing, which ultimately led to a federal prison sentence. Charles opens up about hitting rock bottom, the cycle of crime and addiction, and how he finally turned his life around after serving decades behind bars. This is a raw, unfiltered look at prison life, violence, addiction, and redemption. _____________________________________________ #PrisonStory #ExInmate #TrueCrime #PrisonLife #BehindBars #LifeSentence #FederalPrison #lockedinpodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Charles "Cadilac" Anderson: https://www.facebook.com/charles.cadillac.anderson _____________________________________________ 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 How He Lost 20 Years of His Life 00:19 Growing Up in Southwest Little Rock 01:19 His Childhood and Family Life 03:37 Trouble Started Early 04:46 First Crimes as a Kid 05:56 Addiction Took Over Fast 07:55 Dropping Out of School 09:49 Missed Chances That Changed Everything 11:07 First Robberies 13:11 Getting Caught 16:13 First Time in Jail 17:46 Learning How to Survive 19:19 Sentenced and Sent to Prison 21:26 Life in Maximum Security 23:33 Violence Inside Prison 26:34 Solitary Confinement 30:56 Getting Out and Starting Over 33:43 Relapse and Losing Everything Again 36:53 Second Arrest and Federal Charges 42:12 Back to Prison 50:33 Prison Politics and Survival 56:12 Finally Getting Out 01:03:43 Turning His Life Around 01:10:10 What He Would Tell His Younger Self _____________________________________________ 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

Kirk Lane joins Locked In with Ian Bick to share what it’s really like after spending over 33 years in law enforcement. From starting out as a young officer to becoming a police chief and later a drug director, Kirk has seen every side of the job. In this episode, he breaks down how investigators get confessions from suspects, the reality of interrogations, and what actually happens behind closed doors. He also dives into the war on drugs, how it has changed over the course of his career, and what he learned from working narcotics and leading drug enforcement efforts. Kirk opens up about the most memorable cases, the challenges officers face, and the mental and emotional toll that comes with decades on the job. _____________________________________________ #LawEnforcement #PoliceLife #TrueCrime #CopStories #PoliceOfficer #CrimeStories #BehindTheBadge #lockedinpodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Kirk Lane: https://www.cadca.org/team/kirk-r-lane/ _____________________________________________ 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 Kirk Lane's Law Enforcement Journey 00:18 Childhood & Family Life 01:32 Growing Up with Deaf Parents 02:34 Early Influences & Aspirations 03:13 Choosing Law Enforcement 03:56 Military School & Early Career Skills 04:40 Undercover Skills from Childhood 05:07 Military Training & Wild Youth 05:28 Developing an Anti-Drug Stance 06:08 Early Views on Drugs 07:01 Peer Influence and Personal Choices 07:47 Family Influence and Purpose 08:13 Stepping Into Law Enforcement 09:16 Early Law Enforcement Roles 11:36 Dispatch & Jail Experiences 14:03 Small-Town Policing Differences 15:39 Lessons from Retail Security 16:58 Becoming a Small Town Police Officer 18:19 First Days as an Officer 19:10 Narcotics Enforcement Interests 19:24 First Undercover Experiences 21:03 Facing Danger Undercover 22:02 Maintaining Undercover Identity 23:02 Impact on Family & Personal Risk 25:22 Death Investigation & Advanced Roles 25:55 Missing the Impact of Overdose Cases 26:59 Targeting Dealers vs. Addressing Root Issues 27:00 Drug Enforcement & Asset Seizure Culture 28:18 Evolving Drug Trends & Jurisdictional Challenges 30:00 Rise of Clandestine Labs & Meth 32:00 Cartels, Youth, and Violence 33:22 What Happens After a Drug Bust 34:38 Motivations and Psychology of Big Dealers 35:45 Marijuana Enforcement & Observations 37:05 Leaving Undercover Work & Career Changes 39:42 Transitioning Roles and Maintaining Community Trust 42:42 Learning from Death Investigations 46:06 Community Expectations & Public Perception 47:41 Leadership as Police Chief 48:42 Challenges with Public Image and Media 50:01 Confessions & Interview Techniques 52:21 High-Profile Cases & Handling Evidence 55:41 Roles of Courts vs. Police in Justice 01:00:01 Building Community Trust 01:00:34 Drug Views and the Opioid Crisis 01:02:01 Moving Into Statewide Drug Policy Leadership 01:03:11 Developing & Expanding Peer Recovery 01:06:03 Recidivism and the Power of Recovery 01:09:00 Shifting Standards & Maintaining Ethics 01:10:48 Transition to Overseeing Opioid Settlement Funds 01:13:14 Retirement Reflections & Succession Planning 01:14:14 Final Lessons and Takeaways _____________________________________________ 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

Hayden Dougan joins Locked In with Ian Bick to share his story of spending over 15 years trapped in addiction, in and out of jail and prison. Growing up in Arkansas in a middle-class household after his parents split, Hayden was exposed to drug use early on—even while his parents maintained successful lives. Everything changed after a motorcycle accident left him hooked on drugs, sending him down a spiral that would cost him everything. In this episode, he opens up about losing his sister to addiction, blowing a $500,000 inheritance on drugs, and the reality of being stuck in the cycle of arrests, jail, and prison. He shares what rock bottom really looks like, the mental battle of addiction, and how it slowly takes over every part of your life. Now working to rebuild, Hayden reflects on the mistakes he made and the lessons he learned the hard way. _____________________________________________ #AddictionRecovery #DrugAddiction #LostEverything #TrueStory #ExAddict #RockBottom #LifeStory #lockedinpodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Hayden Dougan: https://www.facebook.com/hayden.dougan/# _____________________________________________ 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 How Hayden Dugan Became Addicted to Drugs 00:19 Growing Up in a Broken Home 01:42 His Relationship With His Father 03:38 Insecurity, Bullying, and Self-Image 04:49 How School Started Falling Apart 05:13 Addiction in His Family 07:00 The First Time He Tried Drugs 08:36 Getting Into Crime at a Young Age 12:56 First Arrest and Family Reaction 14:15 What Jail Is Like in a Small Town 15:46 First Time Going to Prison 17:15 Losing His Sister to Addiction 19:47 Grief, Isolation, and Getting Worse 21:05 Losing His Inheritance to Drugs 24:34 Rock Bottom Moment 26:33 Who’s Really to Blame? 28:33 Final Arrest and Consequences 32:32 Detox and Entering Recovery 37:02 Life After Rehab 41:08 Turning His Life Around 43:18 Regret and Looking Back 45:03 The Swastika Tattoo Mistake 49:49 Long-Term Effects of Addiction 53:34 Finding Purpose After Addiction 55:00 Mentorship and Helping Others 56:32 Speaking Out and Giving Back 57:12 Advice to His Younger Self 57:51 Changes in Drug Laws and Recovery 59:00 Final Thoughts _____________________________________________ 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

Jamel Stevens joins Locked In with Ian Bick to share his story of being sentenced to 50 to life in the California prison system at just 14 years old. Growing up in a single-parent household after his father was sent to prison, Jamel turned to the streets and got involved in gangs at a young age. A gang-related murder charge led to him going to trial as a teenager, where he ultimately lost and was given a life sentence. In this episode, he breaks down what it was like entering prison as a kid, how he survived nearly 15 years behind bars, and the reality of facing decades in prison before his life even started. After changes in the law, Jamel was given a second chance and released, and he reflects on the lessons he learned, the mistakes he made, and how he’s rebuilding his life today. _____________________________________________ #PrisonStory #TrueCrime #ExInmate #JuvenileLife #LifeSentence #CaliforniaPrison #WrongPath #lockedinpodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Jamel Stevens: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEzVjzHlY-Xz9Gpqg6hBouw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/big_stay_/ _____________________________________________ 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 Jamal's Early Life & Family Upheaval 03:00 School Troubles & Acting Out 07:30 Junior High and First Gang Activity 11:00 Downward Spiral: Crime & Arrest 14:30 Facing Adult Trial at 14 17:00 Juvenile Detention and Adapting 19:30 Prison Life: High Desert State 24:00 Prison Politics and Lockdowns 28:00 Turning Points: OG Advice & Positive Changes 32:00 Programs, Education & College Inside 36:00 Documentaries & Self-Help Transformation 39:30 COVID-19’s Impact & Prison Chaos 43:00 Legal Battles & New Hopes for Release 47:00 Victory, Release, and Reentry Challenges 51:00 Post-Prison Struggles & Family Life 56:30 Mistakes, Custody, and Personal Growth 01:01:00 Giving Back and Community Efforts 01:06:00 Reflection, Accountability & Advice 01:11:00 Redefining Gang Influence 01:14:00 Advice to the Next Generation & 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

Bill Bennett, also known as “Billy the Biker,” joins Locked In with Ian Bick to share his unbelievable story of living over 50 years in the outlaw biker world. After being drafted during the Vietnam era, Bill’s life took a wild turn, leading him down a path of crime, addiction, and eventually prison. In this episode, he opens up about what it was really like being a 1% biker, the violence and chaos he experienced, and how he survived decades of living on the edge. From battling addiction and doing time behind bars to cheating death multiple times—including life-threatening medical emergencies—Bill breaks down the moments that should have ended his life but didn’t. Now a survivor and founder of a nonprofit helping veterans, he reflects on the lessons learned and how he turned everything around. _____________________________________________ #BikerLife #OnePercenter #PrisonStories #TrueCrime #ExCon #AddictionRecovery #SurvivalStory #LockedInPodcast _____________________________________________ Buy Bill's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cheatin-Reaper-Lessons-Ive-Learned/dp/B0CTRWG8JP _____________________________________________ 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 Billy the Biker's Introduction 01:16 Early Life in Queens and Levittown 03:32 Childhood Trouble and Cub Scout Stories 05:19 Family Life and Early Rebellion 07:01 Drugs, High School, and Wild Youth 09:02 First Arrests and Teenage Chaos 11:00 Drafted Into the Army 13:11 Military Life, Drug Use, and Near Misses 15:20 Drug Dealing and Black Panthers 17:40 Scams, Smuggling, and Surviving the Army 20:03 Near-Death Experience & Out-of-Body Encounter 22:00 Discharge, Family Illness, and Fleeing the Military 24:13 AWOL Adventures, Shoplifting, and Chasing Home 27:00 Turning Self In, More Jail Time, and Old Friends 32:04 Prison Life, Retribution, and Survival 36:05 Post-Prison Struggles, More Crime, and Near Fatal Overdose 40:00 Rebuilding Life, Selling Coke, and Bar Tales 44:16 Freebase Craziness and Brushes With Death 48:21 Family Losses and Reflections on Death 51:19 Survivor's Guilt and Love 54:17 Revenge, Redemption, and Nonprofit Work 57:44 Beating Up Bad Guys and Collections 01:02:00 Life as a Biker, Clubs, and Hustles 01:07:45 Quitting Drugs and Turning a Corner 01:13:13 Wild Biker Stories and Barroom Tales 01:17:40 Final Reflections, Regrets, and Lessons Learned _____________________________________________ 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

Brad Beeler spent 25 years in the U.S. Secret Service, working some of the most intense investigations in the country while also protecting presidents and high-profile targets. In this episode, Brad breaks down the truth about lie detector tests, what polygraphs actually measure, and how investigators use them to secure confessions. He shares real interrogation tactics, how agents read behavior and spot deception, and the psychological techniques used to get suspects to talk. We also dive into counterfeit money cases—how fake bills are detected, tracked, and tied back to criminals—and what really goes on behind the scenes in these federal investigations. _____________________________________________ #SecretService #LieDetector #Polygraph #Interrogation #TrueCrime #FederalAgent #CrimeInvestigation #LawEnforcement _____________________________________________ Connect with Brad Beeler: https://bradleybeeler.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 Inside Interrogation & Secret Service Secrets (Full Story) 02:44 Early Life & Becoming a Federal Agent 06:06 Secret Service Internship: Behind the Scenes 10:31 Polygraph Tests & Interrogation Techniques 17:59 Detecting Lies: Psychology & Deception 26:16 Body Language, Rapport & Getting Confessions 31:19 Crime, Morality & Decision Making 39:30 Inside the Secret Service: Protective Details 47:07 Real Cases & Career Stories 55:05 Counterfeiting Crimes & Major Takedowns 01:06:18 Trauma, Stress & Life in Federal Law Enforcement 01:13:13 Coping with Trauma & Agency Culture 01:18:24 Modern Interrogation & Confession Tactics 01:22:01 Career Reflections & Final Lessons _____________________________________________ 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

Kenneth Strange joins Locked In with Ian Bick to share his journey from being a Spanish and English teacher in New York to spending over two decades as a federal agent working some of the most complex cases in the system. After living in Saudi Arabia in the late 1970s, where he witnessed early signs of extremism that shaped his career, Kenneth went on to work with the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the Department of Justice. In this episode, he breaks down his 21 years in federal law enforcement, including terrorism investigations, white collar crime cases, and his time in internal affairs. He also shares what he saw from the inside, how these cases are actually handled, and the reality of working within the system. _____________________________________________ #FBI #FederalAgent #TrueCrime #LawEnforcement #CrimeStories #Undercover #Corruption #LockedInPodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Kenneth Strange: https://kennethstrange.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 Inside the FBI & Terrorism Cases (Full Story) 01:12 Growing Up in Brooklyn 02:00 Early Curiosity & Love of Storytelling 03:07 Relationship with My Father 05:32 Education, Language & Early Influences 07:27 Choosing a Career Path 07:41 Teaching in Saudi Arabia & Exposure to Terrorism 13:10 Understanding Terrorism in the Middle East 19:59 Deciding to Serve: FBI vs CIA 25:04 FBI Training & Early Challenges 32:05 First Assignment: Newark & Joint Terrorism Task Force 35:12 Early Terrorism Investigations (IRA Case) 38:09 International Cases & Real Threats 44:30 Inside U.S. Terror Cells & Missed Warnings 57:40 Leaving the FBI & Transition to Fraud Cases 01:04:20 Internal Affairs & Inspector General Work 01:08:42 Bureau of Prisons Investigations & Corruption Cases 01:19:12 Investigating Corruption in Law Enforcement 01:24:13 “Bad Apples” in Policing & Lessons Learned 01:27:03 Border Patrol Corruption Investigations 01:30:03 Retirement, Life Lessons & Final Thoughts _____________________________________________ 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

Kailee Victoria grew up surrounded by cops and followed in their footsteps — but nothing prepared her for the reality of what the job actually looks like from the inside. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Kailee opens up about her first five years on the force, what it's really like being a female officer in a male dominated profession, and the moments that changed her perspective on policing forever. She breaks down the toughest calls she's faced, the emotional and mental toll of the job, and the truth about police culture that nobody talks about publicly. _____________________________________________ #PoliceOfficer #FemaleCop #RookieCop #LawEnforcement #CopLife #PoliceStories #TrueCrime #lockedinpodcast _____________________________________________ Thank you to PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: Download the PrizePicks app today and use code IANBICK to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! _____________________________________________ Connect with Kailee Victoria: https://www.instagram.com/xo_kailee?igsh=MTU1ZnlxdThiYm14cQ== _____________________________________________ 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 Inside a Cop’s Toughest Calls (Full Story) 02:00 Kaylee’s Upbringing & Family Background 04:00 Why She Became a Police Officer 07:00 Policing Culture vs Positivity 10:00 Life as a Rookie Cop 14:00 Challenges of Being a Female Officer 17:00 Police Training & Proving Herself 22:00 Career Growth & Lessons Learned 27:00 Social Media & Policing Reality 33:00 Viral Moments & Police Brotherhood 39:00 Trauma, Stress & Mental Health in Policing 44:00 Best & Worst Days as a Cop 47:00 Officer Wellness & Department Culture 51:00 Most Common Calls: Domestic Violence & Danger 56:00 Guns, Safety & Risks on the Job 01:00:00 Lessons from Law Enforcement & Why She Stayed _____________________________________________ 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

Jeff Pike returns to Locked In with Ian Bick for Part 2, where he dives deeper into his time working undercover and the wildest cases he experienced on the job. Growing up around law enforcement with a father who was a sheriff and later a Deputy U.S. Marshal, Jeff was exposed to crime scenes and jails from a young age, setting him on a path into policing. After starting as a game warden in Virginia, he transitioned into undercover work, taking on high-risk cases involving major drug operations, male prostitution stings, and violent street investigations. In this episode, Jeff shares more of the untold stories from inside the criminal underworld, the close calls he faced, and what it was really like living a double life. _____________________________________________ #UndercoverCop #PoliceStories #TrueCrime #DrugBust #LawEnforcement #CrimeStories #Undercover #lockedinpodcast _____________________________________________ Watch part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiT6xjc5X8c _____________________________________________ Connect with Jeff Pike: https://www.tiktok.com/@jwpike1616?_r=1&_t=ZT-91sAU3s5f0H _____________________________________________ 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 Game Warden to Undercover Cop (Full Story) 02:00 Life as a Game Warden: Wild Encounters 12:00 Boating Patrols, Hunting Laws & Field Work 19:00 Undercover Wildlife Stings & Illegal Hunting Cases 25:00 Transition to Narcotics Task Force 37:00 Undercover Drug Operations & Disguises 46:00 Dangerous Undercover Situations 53:00 High-Risk Arrests, Escapes & Close Calls 01:01:00 Most Memorable Criminal Encounters 01:08:00 Most Evil Cases & Dark Investigations 01:15:00 Justice System, Morality & Punishment 01:19:00 True Crime Cases & Law Enforcement Insight 01:27:00 High-Profile Arrests & Legal Strategy 01:30:00 Undercover Prostitution Stings 01:32:00 How Street Crimes Get Prosecuted _____________________________________________ 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

Don Halloran, President of Folger Adams, joins Locked In with Ian Bick to break down the systems that keep prisons running from the inside out. In this episode, we dive into everything from repairing cells at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary and why it’s unlikely to ever reopen due to extreme costs and infrastructure challenges, to the ongoing shutdown of Rikers Island and what’s replacing it. Don explains how modern prison cells are built, including solitary confinement units, high-security locking systems, and the technology that controls every door in a facility. We also get into the different types of prison locks, how lockdowns actually work, and what it takes to maintain security inside some of the most dangerous environments in the country. _____________________________________________ #PrisonLife #PrisonCells #TrueCrime #PrisonSystem #BehindBars #PrisonSecrets #SecuritySystems #lockedinpodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Don Halloran: https://www.southernfolger.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 Inside How Prisons Are Built (Full Story) 01:56 Entering the Prison Industry & First Jobs 05:52 Owning a Prison Business & Industry Changes 10:16 First Time Inside a Prison Facility 13:16 Prison Construction Boom & Market Trends 17:16 How Prison Cells Are Built & Installed 22:00 Prison Design: Security, Safety & Contraband Prevention 27:00 Solitary Confinement & Effects on Inmates 30:32 International Prisons vs U.S. Prisons 34:32 Prison Escapes, Maintenance & Cell Security 41:36 Alcatraz Stories & Reopening Challenges 46:01 Modern Prison Tech & Rehabilitation Efforts 52:01 Keys, Locks & Prison Security Systems 56:00 Personal Stories from Inside the Industry 01:00:00 Prison Living Conditions: Heat, Space & Reality _____________________________________________ 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

John Moore returns to Locked In with Ian Bick for Part II to share more untold stories from his 32 years inside some of the most brutal New York & Connecticut prisons. After being sentenced to nearly 50 years for kidnapping and robbery, escaping jail, and committing another crime while on the run, John spent decades navigating violence, gangs, and constant danger just to survive. In this episode, he dives into the craziest prison stories, close calls, and moments where he almost didn’t make it out alive. From prison politics and survival tactics to the reality of doing decades behind bars, John gives a raw, unfiltered look at what life is really like inside. _____________________________________________ #PrisonStories #TrueCrime #ExInmate #PrisonLife #BehindBars #SurvivalStory #LockedInPodcast #crimestories _____________________________________________ Thank you to RUGIET for sponsoring this episode: Head to https://www.rugiet.com/lockedin and get 15% off your ED treatment. _____________________________________________ Connect with John Moore: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18PTxggBRf/?mibextid=wwXIfr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jay_triple_x?_r=1&_t=ZP-95k0INbpCIx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jaytriplex _____________________________________________ Watch part 1 with John: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMCwWxBUF4A _____________________________________________ 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 Inside Prison Life (Full Story) 03:00 Segregation (The Hole) & Untold Stories 12:00 Life in Solitary: Survival Tactics & Daily Reality 20:00 Predators, Manipulation & Surviving as a Young Inmate 28:00 Changing Rules & Transgender Inmates in Prison 36:00 Violence, Retribution & Surviving Prison Politics 43:00 Most Violent Moments Behind Bars 51:00 Fights with Guards & Earning Respect 56:00 Old School Prison vs. New Generation 01:02:00 Prison Food, Hustles & Creative Cooking 01:13:00 Hygiene, Showers & Living Conditions 01:20:00 Prison Scams, Angles & Hierarchy 01:28:00 Youth Prisons, Bullying & Retaliation 01:33:00 Loneliness, Mental Health & Survival _____________________________________________ 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

Kfrog joins Locked In with Ian Bick to share his story of growing up with separated parents and how aggression at a young age led him into the juvenile system with charges for theft and assault. After multiple arrests as a teen, he was placed on probation at 18, but violations ultimately landed him with over 5 years inside the Florida adult prison system. In this episode, Kfrog breaks down what it was really like inside Florida’s most violent prisons, including the gangs, politics, and daily violence he witnessed. He also shares how he secretly had a contraband phone, recorded his time behind bars, and began uploading videos that eventually helped grow his YouTube channel. _____________________________________________ #FloridaPrison #PrisonSurvival #PrisonLife #ExInmate #TrueCrime #BehindBars #PrisonStories #lockedinpodcast _____________________________________________ Thank you to QUINCE for sponsoring this episode: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://quince.com/lockedin for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. _____________________________________________ Connect with Kfrog: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kfrogtv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kfrog_100?igsh=ZzIzd2tiYW9yZm1o _____________________________________________ 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 Juvie to Florida Prison (Full Story) 03:36 Childhood Aggression & Early Trouble 06:14 School Struggles & First Time in Juvenile Detention 09:33 Inside Juvie & Family Reactions 13:17 Going Deeper Into Trouble & Juvenile Programs 18:16 Street Life, Neighborhood Influence & Hustling 23:35 Adult Charges & Facing Real Consequences 30:00 Probation Violations & Family Betrayal 42:00 Entering the Florida Adult Prison System 50:55 Life Inside Florida Prisons & Daily Reality 01:06:06 Fights, Risks & Prison Survival 01:24:00 Secretly Filming Inside Prison 01:33:00 Going Viral From Prison & Building a YouTube Channel 01:40:02 Life Lessons, Growth & Changing Direction _____________________________________________ 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

Derek Benson joins Locked In with Ian Bick to share his story of growing up between Connecticut and Florida, bouncing between private schools and military schools, and chasing a future as a student athlete before everything changed. After being introduced to drugs in high school, Derek’s life quickly spiraled into addiction, leading him down a path of arrests for burglary, theft, and other crimes as he struggled for over a decade. In this episode, he opens up about how addiction took over his life, the consequences that landed him in a Connecticut state prison for nearly two years, and the reality of hitting rock bottom. Derek also shares how he finally got sober, rebuilt his life, and the lessons he learned after more than 10 years of addiction. _____________________________________________ #AddictionRecovery #DrugAddiction #RockBottom #PrisonStory #ExInmate #TrueCrime #LifeStory #lockedinpodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Derek Benson: https://www.investinginsobriety.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 Athlete to Addiction & Arrest (Full Story) 00:13 Early Life, Family & Upbringing 01:41 Moving, School Changes & Sports Background 05:06 Family Separation & Early Trauma 11:13 Living Between Parents & Confusion Growing Up 13:24 Hustler Mentality & Early Behavior 14:56 Military School & Boarding School Experience 19:09 High School Transitions & Identity Struggles 22:19 College Athlete Life & Substance Use Begins 25:12 Prescription Drugs & First Major Incident 29:24 Addiction Escalates in College 36:41 Trouble at Purdue & Entering Illegal Activity 41:49 Transfer to Hofstra & Drug Schemes 51:41 Post-College Struggles & Addiction Deepens 01:03:31 Living a Double Life: Crime & Addiction 01:13:47 Theft, Crime & Arrest 01:20:26 Jail, Withdrawal & Rock Bottom 01:27:27 Prison Life & Survival 01:35:00 Awaiting Trial & Legal Consequences 01:45:12 Release, Rehab & Recovery Journey 01:56:57 Reentry & Building a Support System 02:03:01 Work, Business & New Challenges 02:10:39 Sobriety, Reflection & Life Lessons 02:18:00 Giving Back & Final Thoughts _____________________________________________ 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

Naeem Miller joins Locked In with Ian Bick to share his story of being sentenced to decades in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit, ultimately spending 21 years locked up in New Jersey state prison before winning a new trial and being found not guilty. Despite having a good upbringing, Nieem talks about wanting more, getting pulled into the streets, and becoming feared in the drug game at a young age. In this episode, he breaks down how corrupt cops allegedly set him up for a murder charge in his early 20s, what life was really like serving over two decades behind bars, and how he never stopped fighting to prove his innocence. Nieem also shares the moment he finally beat the case, walked free, and the lessons he learned after losing 21 years of his life. _____________________________________________ #WrongfulConviction #TrueCrime #MurderCase #PrisonStory #Exonerated #JusticeSystem #Innocent #lockedinpodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Naeem Miller: https://www.instagram.com/flyguyna_/ _____________________________________________ 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 the Streets to a Murder Charge (Full Story) 01:00 Growing Up in North New Jersey 02:00 Family Background & Upbringing 03:40 Values from Parents & Early Influence 05:40 Chasing Money & Material Lifestyle 08:30 Entering the Streets & First Hustles 11:00 Early Drug Dealing Experiences 16:00 Hustler Mentality & Fast Money 20:00 Drug Money & Block Culture 22:30 Law Enforcement & Corruption Claims 27:00 Setup & Murder Charge Explained 35:00 First Day in Prison & Reality Hits 41:00 Prison Survival & Violence Behind Bars 47:00 Reputation, Respect & Street Politics 54:00 Facing 30 Years in Prison 59:00 Life Behind Bars: Lessons Learned 01:05:00 Transformation & Personal Growth 01:09:00 Hope, Family & Staying Strong 01:13:00 Fighting the Case & Legal Battle 01:18:00 Release & Rebuilding Life After Prison 01:24:00 Advice for the Next Generation _____________________________________________ 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

Syed Edwards joins Locked In with Ian Bick to share his story of growing up in New Jersey, losing both of his parents at a young age, and being raised by his grandmother before the streets took over. After starting to hustle as a teenager, everything escalated when his grandmother passed away, pushing him deeper into the drug game where he began manufacturing and built a $5,000-a-day operation in the late 90s and early 2000s. In this episode, Syed breaks down how he ran his operation, what life in the streets was really like, and how the feds eventually caught up to him, leading to nearly two years in a New Jersey county jail. _____________________________________________ #DrugDealer #FederalCase #TrueCrime #StreetLife #Feds #PrisonStory #CrimeStory #lockedinpodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Syed Edwards: https://www.instagram.com/thereals550?igsh=bThsY3l5N3N3NTcw _____________________________________________ 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 the Streets to the Feds (Full Story) 01:40 Growing Up in New Jersey’s Diamond District 04:44 Losing Family & Early Life Struggles 08:22 Childhood Before the Streets 09:53 First Hustles & Entering the Streets 13:39 Grandmother’s Influence & Loss 14:18 Dropping Out & Chasing Fast Money 15:49 High School Drug Dealing Begins 18:39 Learning the Drug Game: Risks & Rewards 20:22 The Street Economy: Millions on the Block 23:00 Making Real Money: Cooking & Street Credit 26:06 Avoiding Gangs & Staying Neutral 29:01 Regrets & Reality of the Fast Life 33:33 Violence, Competition & Street Risks 36:04 Street Life Then vs Now 42:00 Arrests, Betrayal & Everything Falls Apart 47:47 Federal Case: Surveillance, Setup & Arrest 53:04 County Jail: Survival & Mental Battles 01:09:50 Release, Redemption & Staying Free 01:16:52 Mentorship, Music & New Purpose 01:20:12 Advice for the Next Generation _____________________________________________ 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