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Saffron Gustafson shares her experience transitioning from a career in the medical field to becoming the focus of an FBI investigation after she filed a lawsuit against a major insurance company. In this interview, Saffron explains why she took legal action, how the situation escalated, and the chain of events that eventually led to federal charges and prison time. She talks about navigating the legal system, the impact the case had on her work and family, what she learned from the process, and how she moved forward after serving her sentence _____________________________________________ #FBIStory #WrongfulConviction #PrisonStory #FederalCase #TrueCrimePodcast #GovernmentOverreach #JusticeSystem #LockedInPodcast _____________________________________________ Thanks to AURA FRAMES & BLUECHEW for sponsoring this episode: Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LOCKEDIN. Promo Code LOCKEDIN BlueChew: Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code LOCKEDIN. Visit https://bluechew.com/ for more details and important safety information _____________________________________________ Connect with Saffron Gustafson: My Name Is Saffron is Available on Amazon: Buy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/g4lx7b8 Website: www.MyNameIsSaffron.com Instagram: @mynameissaffronbook 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 Life Before Prison & Early Success 02:27 Writing the Book: Telling the Story for the First Time 05:00 Upbringing, Family Values & Small-Town Roots 08:00 Becoming an Entrepreneur & Business Owner 13:00 Building a Successful Medical Business 19:00 Insurance Disputes, Audits & Legal Pressure 23:00 The Lawsuit That Changed Everything 26:00 FBI Raid & the Beginning of Federal Trouble 31:00 Facing Federal Charges & Public Fallout 38:00 Plea Deal, Conviction & Sentencing 43:00 Federal Prison: Life Inside Dublin FCI 54:00 Prison Conditions, Isolation & Solitary Confinement 01:02:00 Halfway House, Reentry & Release 01:09:00 Probation, Restitution & Life After Prison 01:13:00 Rebuilding Life, Purpose & Helping Others 01:16:00 Lessons Learned & Final Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA champion Lamar Odom joins the show to reflect on his life story — from growing up in South Jamaica, Queens and becoming a top NBA draft pick, to winning championships with Kobe Bryant on the Lakers, navigating fame, addiction, and the pressures that came with his rise. Lamar opens up about the challenges he faced during the height of his career, his marriage to Khloé Kardashian, the 2015 incident in Nevada that nearly cost him his life, the strokes and medical aftermath he fought through, and how an ibogaine treatment helped him rebuild and reconnect with himself. We discuss childhood trauma, the start of addiction, the intensity of NBA life, loss, recovery, rebuilding relationships, and what he hopes others can take from his journey. This episode highlights Lamar’s rise, fall, and comeback — a story of resilience, survival, and growth that continues to inspire people around the world. _____________________________________________ #LamarOdom #NBAStories #LakersNation #KobeBryantEra #AddictionRecovery #RedemptionStory #CelebrityInterview #lockedinpodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Lamar Odom: https://www.instagram.com/lamarodom/ 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 Lamar Odom on Health, Fame & Surviving Rock Bottom 00:54 Growing Up Without a Father: Childhood, Family & Adversity 03:54 Fatherless Upbringing and the Impact on Identity 05:56 Basketball as an Escape and Early Passion for Sports 08:50 High School Years: Shyness, Loss & NBA Dreams 13:13 College Basketball, Pressure & Early Exposure 17:45 Growing Up in Queens: Friends, Streets & Staying Focused 18:49 NBA Draft Night, LA Clippers & Rookie Year Reality 23:19 Early NBA Money Mistakes & Adjusting to Life in Los Angeles 27:07 Miami to Lakers: Playing Alongside Kobe Bryant 30:01 NBA Championships, Sacrifice & Life Off the Court 32:36 Addiction, Family Tragedy & Coping with Pain 36:16 Marriage to Khloé Kardashian & Reality TV Fame 41:52 The End of the NBA Career & Personal Regrets 44:00 First Use & the Beginning of Addiction 47:00 Rehab, Recovery Attempts & Ibogaine Therapy 50:00 The Vegas Incident, Overdose & Fighting to Survive 56:00 Recovery, Public Scrutiny & Second Chances 01:00:01 Life After Kardashian & Rebuilding After 2015 01:03:43 Lessons Learned, Motivation & Helping Others 01:06:03 Fatherhood, Growth & Lamar Odom’s Final Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick O’Donnell spent 25 years inside the Milwaukee Police Department, rising from patrol officer to sergeant, and today he sits down for an honest conversation about the real world behind the badge. In this interview, Patrick breaks down what it was like policing one of the most dangerous cities in Wisconsin, the cases that shaped his career, the mistakes he learned from, and the realities the public never sees. From high-risk calls, street violence, and officer burnout to leadership challenges, community tension, and the dark side of police work, Patrick brings decades of experience to this deep look at modern law enforcement. _____________________________________________ #PoliceInterview #FormerCop #MilwaukeePolice #WisconsinStories #TrueCrimePodcast #LawEnforcementLife #PoliceExperience #lockedinwithianbick _____________________________________________ Thanks to AURA FRAMES & BLUECHEW for sponsoring this episode: Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LOCKEDIN. Promo Code LOCKEDIN BlueChew: Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code LOCKEDIN. Visit https://bluechew.com/ for more details and important safety information _____________________________________________ Connect with Patrick O'donnell: Website: https://copsandwriters.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cops-and-writers-podcast/id1553717643 / Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LIkW87ZQL34n3vXXrIOKK?si=15ff218ac36f408c Twitter/X: https://x.com/Patrick80094998 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/odauthor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrick.odonnell.526438/ / https://www.facebook.com/groups/copsandwriters YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@patrickodonnell7928 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@piddyod _____________________________________________ 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 Policing Then vs. Now — How the Job Has Changed 02:00 Guest Introduction, Networking & Career Paths 04:30 Police K-9 Stories, Dogs & Giving Back 07:45 Writing Books, Podcasting & Finding a Voice 13:00 Growing Up in Chicago: Family, Streets & Influence 19:00 Strict Upbringing, Early Jobs & Discipline 24:00 Teenage Rebellion, Mistakes & Turning Points 29:00 College Years, Direction & Life Choices 36:00 Jail Internship & First Exposure to Policing 44:00 First Day as a Police Officer 52:00 First Crime Scenes & Field Training Reality 01:00:00 Neighborhoods, Crime & Community Policing 01:10:00 Promoted to Sergeant: Leadership & Responsibility 01:19:00 High-Stress Nights, Major Incidents & Split-Second Decisions 01:26:00 Police Rank Structure, Politics & Administration 01:33:00 Modern Policing, Politics & Social Media Pressure 01:39:00 Retirement, Burnout & Officer Mental Health 01:42:00 Advice for New Police Officers & Life Lessons 01:44:00 Final Thoughts, Reflections & Gratitude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fu Banger sits down to breakdown his involvement with the Nine Trey Gangsters, surviving Rikers, and navigating the federal system after the 6ix9ine RICO case exploded. He details what really happened inside Manhattan Correctional Center’s SHU the night Jeffrey Epstein died — what he saw, what inmates were saying, and why the entire unit felt off. Fu also explains why he believes 6ix9ine staged his recent “home invasion robbery,” and gives his honest reaction to Diddy’s viral prison photos and the trouble they may bring. He opens up about his time at a federal low-security prison, including how the yard handled high-risk inmates, predators, and those with serious charges, and what daily life at a low really looks like. #FuBanger #NineTrey #RICOCase #6ix9ine #Epstein #PrisonStories #TrueCrimePodcast #lockedinwithianbick Thanks to AURA FRAMES, BLUECHEW & PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LOCKEDIN. Promo Code LOCKEDIN Prizepicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Connect with FU Banger: https://www.instagram.com/fubanger_hob/?hl=en 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 Tekashi 6ix9ine RICO Case Explained + FU Banger Intro 00:40 Growing Up in Brooklyn: Family, Childhood & the Streets 02:27 Brooklyn School Life, Graffiti Crews & Early Crime 04:55 First Arrests, Juvenile Jail & Learning the System 07:07 Teenage Hustling: Boosting, Independence & Survival 13:46 Returning to NYC & the Barclays Center Incident 14:35 Arrested Again: Federal Charges Begin 15:46 Inside the RICO Case: Prison Calls, Informants & Feds 19:41 Rikers Island: Gangs, Structure & Daily Survival 21:38 Transferred to Federal Custody: MCC & Co-Defendants 24:14 6ix9ine Cooperates: RICO Fallout & Snitching Allegations 27:44 Taking the Plea Deal & Admitting Guilt 32:42 Federal Prison Life in Pennsylvania Explained 35:36 Prison Hustles: Orderly Jobs, Money & Politics 39:00 Prison Culture: Gangs, Cars & Chomos 43:14 Breaking Rules, Discipline & Getting Violated 46:01 Daily Prison Routine: Food, Commissary & Smoking 49:42 Prison Fights, Gambling & The Shoe 54:09 Jeffrey Epstein at MCC & Solitary Confinement Stories 58:51 MCC Lockdowns, Guns & Emergency Transfers 01:02:57 COVID Lockdown in Federal Prison 01:04:42 Getting Out: Reentry, Jobs & Reality After Prison 01:10:07 Life After the Case: Notoriety & Staying Low 01:12:00 Staying Out of Trouble After Prison 01:13:13 Final Thoughts on 6ix9ine, Identity & Survival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nesto, raised in Harlem by a single mother, joins Ian to share the raw and unfiltered story of how he went from early street life to surviving some of the most dangerous prisons in New York. Pulled into the streets at a young age, Nesto became involved in a string of robberies that led to his arrest and time on Rikers Island, where he faced violence, chaos, and the reality of New York’s jail system before taking a 3.5-year plea deal. After sentencing, he was sent to one of New York’s most feared maximum-security prisons—known by inmates as “The Jungle”—where he witnessed extreme violence, gang politics, and the daily pressure of staying alive. While inside, Nesto caught a new charge for slashing another inmate, which added 1.5 more years to his sentence and landed him in solitary confinement, where the mental toll became just as intense as the physical dangers. #PrisonStories #NewYorkPrison #InmateSurvival #TrueCrimePodcast #LockedInWithIanBick #PrisonExperience #SurvivingPrison #realprisonstories Thanks to AURA FRAMES & BLUECHEW for sponsoring this episode: Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LOCKEDIN. Promo Code LOCKEDIN BlueChew: Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code LOCKEDIN. Visit https://bluechew.com/ for more details and important safety information 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 Growing Up Reckless & Feeling Untouchable 03:00 Harlem Childhood, Family Dynamics & Early Environment 07:00 Street Influence, First Robberies & Early Crime 13:00 Robbery Spree, Viral Arrest & Neighborhood Attention 19:00 Life on the Run, Street Conflicts & Escalation 24:00 Arrest, Charges & First Time Going Through Processing 29:00 Life Inside Rikers Island: Reality Behind the Walls 36:00 Sentencing Day & Being Sent Upstate 40:00 Surviving Green Correctional Facility: Rules & Hierarchy 45:00 Box Time: Solitary, Retaliation & Prison Discipline 51:00 Violence, Corrupt Officers & Prison Society Explained 57:00 Coping Mechanisms, Mental Shifts & Staying Alive 01:02:00 Drug Smuggling, Power & How the Inside Economy Works 01:09:00 Getting Out: Parole Restrictions, Reentry & Adjusting 01:14:00 How Prison Changes You: Mindset, Growth & Second Chances 01:19:00 False Accusations, Staying Out of Trouble & Moving Smart 01:28:00 Rebuilding Life After Prison & Future Goals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Reda grew up in Las Vegas being raised by his grandparents, but his life took a sharp turn when his father taught him how to scam slot machines at a young age. That early introduction to hustling led James into a world of check fraud, casino scams, and eventually time in both Nevada state prison and federal prison — including serving time in the same facility as his father. After his first release, James tried to rebuild his life working as a limo driver, but he became wrapped up in an FBI indictment connected to his job. While on pre-trial release, he slipped back into check fraud and landed in prison again — where he was even accidentally released before being taken back into custody. Ultimately sentenced to more time, James served in both systems before using his second chance on the outside to finally turn his life around. In this episode, he breaks down his entire journey: the early scams, the prison time, the FBI case, the accidental release, the relapse, and what it took to change his life for good. If you’re interested in Vegas crime stories, prison life, redemption arcs, and real interviews with people who’ve lived it, this conversation delivers honesty, insight, and wild twists from start to finish. #CasinoScam #PrisonStory #NevadaPrison #TrueCrimePodcast #LockedInWithIanBick #InmateStories #PrisonLife #crimeandconsequences Thanks to AURA FRAMES for sponsoring this episode: Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LOCKEDIN. Promo Code LOCKEDIN Connect with James Reda: Instagram: @jimmybangbitch TikTok: @haulingrockstars Company: ontoursolutions.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 Introduction & Early Life Story 02:00 Growing Up in Las Vegas: Family Dynamics & Environment 07:30 School Years, College Choices & Early Adulthood 12:00 First Crimes, Influence at Home & Early Red Flags 24:00 How Crime Escalated: Entry Into Casino Schemes 40:00 Inside the Casino Scams & The Day Everything Unraveled 01:00:00 Federal Charges, Prison Time & Navigating Legal Battles 01:17:00 Life After Release: Rebuilding, Setbacks & A Second Federal Case 01:27:00 Reflections on His Journey, Life Lessons & Where He Is Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angela Nicolazzi grew up in Brooklyn before moving to Florida, where her life took a dramatic turn. She became a mother at just 14 years old, struggled to stay on a stable path, and by 19 found herself involved in an armed robbery with her brother and her child’s father. That moment changed everything—Angela was charged with attempted murder and sentenced to 15 years in the Florida state prison system. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Angela shares her full story: her childhood, early motherhood, the events that led to her arrest, what life inside a Florida prison was really like, and how she rebuilt her identity after serving more than a decade behind bars. #FloridaStatePrison #PrisonSurvival #PrisonStory #LockedInWithIanBick #InmateStories #PrisonLife #TrueCrimePodcast #redemptionstory Thank you to AURA FRAMES & k9S.ORG for sponsoring this episode: Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LOCKEDIN. Promo Code LOCKEDIN K9s.org: Donate anytime at https://k9s.org/ Connect with Angela Nicolazzi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angela_nicolazzi?igsh=MXJyMGM1YmN6cHdtNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Angelanicolazzi?si=H7m1G2aUcTtHaBRH TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angelanicolazzi?_r=1&_t=ZT-91VVbHl1NoE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Aq3dWZedN/?mibextid=wwXIfr 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 Crime Preview: The Robbery, Arrest & How It All Started 02:00 Meet Angela: Her Story & Nonprofit Mission Today 04:20 Growing Up: From Brooklyn Streets to Jacksonville Life 08:00 Teen Pregnancy, Family Pressure & Early Responsibility 11:40 Young Motherhood: Struggles, Survival & Hard Choices 15:00 Family Tragedy Strikes & Life Spirals Out of Control 17:00 How the Crime Began: The Plan, Influences & Mindset 20:00 The Night of the Robbery: What Really Happened 23:00 Arrest, Shock & The Immediate Aftermath 27:00 County Jail Life: Coping with Loss, Fear & Reality 33:00 Daily Jail Routine: Spades, Tattoos & Learning to Survive 38:00 Facing the Charges: Court, Anxiety & Sentencing Day 43:00 Entering Prison: Adjustments, Lessons & LOL Housing 46:00 Violence, Relationships & Power Dynamics Behind Bars 51:00 Navigating the System: Survival Tactics & Mental Escape 54:00 Love Behind Bars: Bonds, Emotions & Complicated Attachments 58:00 Missing Motherhood: Watching Life Move On Without Her 01:03:00 Rehabilitation, Programs & Staying Strong Mentally 01:07:00 Counting Down the Years: Hope, Pain & Reality 01:12:00 Release Day: Re-Entry Struggles, Purpose & Finding Direction 01:17:00 Life After Prison: Obstacles, Growth & Giving Back 01:23:00 Forgiveness, Regret & Hard-Earned Life Lessons 01:27:00 Legacy, Impact & The Future Angela Is Building 01:30:00 Closing Thoughts & Final Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renee Graziano joins Ian Bick for a conversation about growing up in a powerful mob family, marrying her ex-husband Hector Pagan, discovering he was a rat, and navigating the chaos that came with her father Anthony Graziano’s prison time. Known for her breakout role on Mob Wives, Renee opens up about the reality of being raised in organized crime, the emotional toll of betrayal, her battles with addiction, and how fame magnified everything she was already struggling with. She breaks down what viewers never saw on Mob Wives, how the show changed her life, what it was really like being one of the most recognizable faces on reality TV, and how she’s been rebuilding her life with honesty and strength. #ReneeGraziano #MobWives #MafiaStories #OrganizedCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #MobLife #CrimeDocumentary #ianbick Thank you to AURA FRAMES & PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LOCKEDIN. Promo Code LOCKEDIN Prizepicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Connect with Renee Graziano: https://www.instagram.com/reneegraziano/?hl=en 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 Renee Introduces Her Early Life & Childhood Roots 03:30 Staten Island Memories, Family Stories & Growing Up Mob-Adjacent 10:30 Realizing Her Life Was Different: Early Signs & Family Secrets 18:20 Mob Life Up Close: First Arrests, Loyalty & Family Dynamics 27:00 Marriage, Betrayal & Iconic Mob Weddings 34:30 Motherhood: Raising Her Son & Navigating Hard Conversations 41:10 Losing Loved Ones: Family in Jail, Grief & Coping Mechanisms 46:20 Addiction, Recovery & Holding a Family Together 52:20 Mob Wives: How the Show Started, Drama, Reactions & Behind-the-Scenes Truths 01:01:50 The Betrayal: The Watch, the Wire & the Fallout That Changed Everything 01:15:30 Mob Wives Finale, More Loss & Reinventing Herself After the Show 01:25:30 Recovery, Public Perception & Fighting for Personal Growth 01:34:50 Family, Regret & the Biggest Lessons Renee Learned Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonya Higdon grew up in a good family, but childhood trauma pushed her into years of addiction involving nearly every drug you can imagine. She became a young mother while struggling to stay clean, bounced in and out of trouble, and eventually went on the run after multiple arrests for driving without a license. When she was finally caught, Tonya was sentenced to three years in the Florida state prison system—where she formed a long-term relationship with another woman that lasted her entire sentence. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Tonya shares her full story: her upbringing, addiction, life on the run, surviving prison, the realities of having a prison girlfriend, and how she worked to rebuild her life afterward. This conversation offers an honest look at trauma, recovery, and resilience for anyone interested in real-life stories, addiction journeys, and the truth about life behind bars. #PrisonStory #PrisonLife #LockedInWithIanBick #InmateStories #TrueCrimePodcast #PrisonRelationships #RedemptionStory #prisonexperience Thank you to AURA FRAMES & DAWS for sponsoring this episode: Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LOCKEDIN. Promo Code LOCKEDIN DAWS: Go to http://www.daws.org/ to donate, adopt or send items from their wishlist. Connect with Tonya Higdon: TikTok: stankself_ Instagram: stankself4201 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 Intro: Her Story Before Prison & What Led Here 05:00 Childhood, Family Dynamics & Early Struggles 10:00 Trauma, Addiction Begins & Life Starts Unraveling 16:00 Losing Custody, Spiraling & Desperate Decisions 22:00 Life on the Run, Arrest & Reality Sets In 27:00 Sentencing Day: Walking Into Prison for the First Time 33:00 Prison Relationships, Survival & Finding Her Place Inside 39:00 Daily Life: Hustles, Routines & What Prison Food Is Really Like 45:00 Addiction Behind Bars & Hard Lessons Learned 50:00 Getting Out: Reentry, Rebuilding & Starting Over 56:00 Staying Sober, Finding Purpose & Her Social Media Journey 01:01:00 Family Healing, Forgiveness & Moving Forward 01:04:00 Her Advice: What She Learned & Final Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Rideout joins Ian Bick to share his unique path from working as a corrections officer to struggling with addiction and eventually rebuilding his life through discipline and endurance sports. Ken opens up about his background, his experiences inside the prison system, his battle with opioids, and how running became a foundation for stability, structure, and long-term recovery. Today, Ken is known for his work in fitness, long-distance running, and co-hosting The Fight with Teddy Atlas podcast. #PrisonStory #AddictionRecovery #PrisonGuard #TrueCrimePodcast #LockedInWithIanBick #PrisonLife #AddictionAwareness #redemptionstory Thanks to AURA FRAMES & BLUECHEW for sponsoring this episode: Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LOCKEDIN. Promo Code LOCKEDIN BlueChew: Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code LOCKEDIN. Visit https://bluechew.com/ for more details and important safety information Connect with Ken Rideout: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ken_rideout/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ken_rideout Website: ttps://www.theothersideofhard.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 Former Prison Guard: Shocking Stories & Life Before Corrections 05:41 Growing Up: Family, Neighborhood Influence & Early Sports Life 13:30 First Days as a CO: What Really Happens Behind the Walls 23:36 Addiction Inside Prisons & Struggles at Home 31:44 Childhood Trauma, Life Choices & Hitting Crossroads 43:43 Why He Left Corrections for Wall Street (The Unexpected Pivot) 53:34 Battling Addiction: Secrets, Lies & Personal Collapse 01:02:31 Sobriety Journey: Regrets, Family Impact & Hard Truths 01:06:23 Rebuilding Life: Fitness, Career Growth & Becoming a Mentor 01:13:21 Discipline, Success & The Mindset That Changed Everything 01:19:45 Future Goals, Self-Acceptance & What He Learned 01:25:15 Overcoming Setbacks & Staying Consistent Through Life’s Chaos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leticia Duarte joins Ian for the 500th episode of Locked In to finally share her side of the story — her arrest, her past, how the two met, and what it’s really like dating someone with a criminal record. Leticia opens up about her childhood, the mistakes that changed her life, the moment she was arrested, and the lessons she learned along the way. She talks honestly about supporting Ian through his journey, what dating a felon actually looks like behind the scenes, and how their relationship grew through challenges, questions, public eyes, and the realities of redemption. This episode also includes fan questions, behind-the-scenes moments from their relationship, and conversations about love, loyalty, mental health, personal growth, and rebuilding your life after setbacks. If you’re interested in real stories, prison and arrest experiences, relationship struggles, and honest conversations about life after mistakes, this episode gives you a raw and personal look at everything you’ve always wanted to know about Leticia and Ian — together. #PrisonStories #TrueCrimePodcast #LockedInWithIanBick #ArrestStory #InmateStories #RedemptionStory #DatingAFelon #RealLifeStories Thanks to BLUECHEW, AURA FRAMES & PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: BlueChew: Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code LOCKEDIN. Visit https://bluechew.com/ for more details and important safety information Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LOCKEDIN. Promo Code LOCKEDIN Prizepicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Connect with Leticia Duarte: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leticiaa_duartee/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sips.and.secrets/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sipssecrets.w.let?_t=ZP-8yPWBUScOsR&_r=1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazI24pakcI62suCDfQTh7Q Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28lCiWPFaDXSDEC1y5wHSp 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 Intro – Celebrating 500 Episodes of Locked In 02:00 What 500 Episodes Taught Me (The Real Behind-the-Scenes) 05:30 How the Podcast Grew: Viral Moments, Guests & Evolution 11:00 Leticia Joins: Our Relationship, Struggles & Funny Stories 19:00 How We Met: The Full Story You’ve Never Heard 26:00 Leticia’s DUI: The Arrest, Fallout & Hard Lessons Learned 36:00 The REAL Cost of a DUI: Money, Court, Stigma & Recovery 41:30 Life Changes After a DUI: Coping, Growth & New Routines 46:00 Listener Q&A: Biggest Podcast Moments, Fan Questions & Secrets 54:00 Dating With a Criminal Record: Judgment, Trust & Navigating Life 01:00:00 Wild Stories From the Studio: Guests, Mishaps & Surprises 01:07:00 Living Together: Daily Routines, Challenges & What Works 01:12:00 Attention, Fame & Handling Celebrity Guests 01:15:00 Dream Guests, Future Plans & What’s Next for the Podcast 01:16:30 Final Thank You – 500 Episodes, Gratitude & What’s Coming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Martinez grew up in San Diego and started getting into trouble as a teenager before turning his life around and heading to Hawaii for college. His goal was to serve and protect — but his past made getting into law enforcement a challenge. While waiting to be accepted, he worked animal control in San Diego County before finally joining the San Diego Police Department. Within his first two years, Michael was involved in three officer-involved shootings, an experience that led to severe PTSD, alcoholism, and a complete personal breakdown. This episode dives deep into the reality behind the badge — the trauma, the toll, and the long road to redemption. Michael opens up about how he rebuilt his life, saved his family, and learned that asking for help isn’t weakness — it’s survival. #PoliceStory #TrueCrimePodcast #AddictionRecovery #FormerCop #PoliceShootings #MentalHealthAwareness #LawEnforcementLife #redemptionjourney Thank you to BLUECHEW, AURA FRAMES & PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: BlueChew: Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code LOCKEDIN. Visit https://bluechew.com/ for more details and important safety information Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LOCKEDIN. Promo Code LOCKEDIN Prizepicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Connect with Michael Martinez: Email: mmztrainingandconsulting@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 Trauma Begins: Michael’s Early Struggles & Childhood Impact 01:27 Who Is Michael? Upbringing, Family Life & Early Influences 05:57 Growing Up Tough: Life Lessons, Trouble & Survival Skills 10:44 The First Turning Point: School, Identity & Finding Purpose 13:05 Starting Out: Security Work, Corrections & Law Enforcement Dreams 17:02 Becoming a Cop: The Application Process & Early Obstacles 24:58 Craziest Animal Control Stories + The Career-Changing Phone Call 27:32 Rejection, Pressure & Balancing Family Expectations 34:13 Joining San Diego PD: Training Academy & Rookie Life 43:54 First Days on Patrol: Real Calls, Adrenaline & Family Adjustments 51:40 The Rookie Reality: Hardest Challenges New Officers Face 01:00:00 First Officer-Involved Shooting: What Really Happens 01:17:38 The Aftermath: Trauma, Marriage Strain & Drinking Begins 01:31:04 Workaholism, Emotional Distance & Alcohol Escalation 01:39:07 Second Shooting: Inside an Active Shooter Incident 01:55:53 PTSD Symptoms: Nightmares, Paranoia & Home Life Collapse 02:01:39 Third Shooting: Risk-Taking, Burnout & Hitting Rock Bottom 02:16:06 The Breaking Point: Career Consequences & Support Arrives 02:23:11 Intervention, Treatment & Admitting the Problem 02:33:21 Recovery Journey: Rebuilding Family & Helping Other Officers 02:52:11 The Power of Police Wellness Programs & Mental Health Support 02:55:30 What He Learned: Advice for Officers, Families & Survivors 02:56:46 Fourth Shooting Revealed: How His Recovery Came Full Circle 03:01:00 Gratitude, Support Systems & Final Thoughts on Healing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Pike grew up surrounded by law enforcement — his father was a sheriff and later a Deputy U.S. Marshal — so from the time he was 13, he was visiting jails and crime scenes instead of playgrounds. Following in his father’s footsteps felt inevitable. After becoming a game warden in Virginia, Jeff transitioned into undercover police work, where he took on some of the wildest cases imaginable — from major drug operations to male prostitution stings and violent street investigations. As his career grew, Jeff joined the sheriff’s department, working deep inside the criminal underworld. But over time, he began to see the other side of policing — the corruption, the internal politics, and the moral conflicts that come with trying to do the right thing in a broken system. Eventually, he made the difficult choice to walk away from law enforcement altogether and start over as a private detective. #UndercoverCop #LockedInWithIanBick #TrueCrime #PoliceStories #LawEnforcement #RealStories #CriminalUnderworld #crimedocumentary Thanks to AURA FRAMES, BLUECHEW & PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LOCKEDIN. Promo Code LOCKEDIN BlueChew: Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code LOCKEDIN. Visit https://bluechew.com/ for more details and important safety information Prizepicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! 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 Rogue Cop Origins: Early Law Enforcement Adventures 08:36 Growing Up in a Police Family: Roots, Pressure & Influence 16:56 Inside Crime Scenes: Childhood Around Violence & Chaos 27:17 Becoming an Officer: Game Warden Training & First Cases 45:56 Going Undercover: Transition Into Deep-Cover Operations 53:17 Life Undercover: High-Risk Strategies, Busts & Crazy Stories 01:04:12 The Toll of the Job: Stress, Lifestyle Damage & Family Sacrifice 01:12:03 Male Prostitution Stings: Wildest Operations & Shocking Encounters 01:18:53 Motives Behind the Badge: Personal Demons, Taboos & Truths 01:22:27 Exposing Police Corruption: What He Saw on the Inside 01:31:42 Trauma From the Job: Haunting Crime Scenes & Mental Aftermath 01:36:39 Walking Away: Leaving Policing & Becoming a Private Investigator 01:41:12 Today's Law Enforcement: Lowered Standards, Problems & Red Flags 01:46:09 Hard Lessons Learned: Advice From a Lifetime in Law Enforcement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Brian Kelly returns to Locked In with Ian Bick for Part 2 — and this time, he’s taking us deep inside the world of private investigation. After leaving his career in corrections, Dr. Kelly became a private detective, working everything from cheating spouse cases to fraud investigations and criminal surveillance. In this exclusive interview, he shares real stories from the job, exposes how social media has changed modern detective work, and reveals the shocking lengths people go to hide their secrets. #PrivateDetective #CheatingSpouses #LockedInWithIanBick #PrivateInvestigator #TrueCrimePodcast #InfidelityStories #SurveillanceSecrets #detectivestoriesinhindi Watch Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSHiYbjI6GI Thank you to PELIPOST & DAWS for sponsoring this episode: Pelipost: Go to https://www.pelipost.com/ and use code LOCKEDIN at checkout to get your first 4x6 photo for FREE. DAWS: Go to http://www.daws.org/ to donate, adopt or send items from their wishlist. Connect with Dr Brian Kelly: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbriankellycfe/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ny_detective.professor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/12KQCHt4tve/?mibextid=wwXIfr 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 Private Investigator Stories — Dark Cases & Hidden Truths 05:04 How to Become a Private Investigator (Qualifications, Licensing, Training) 14:00 Surveillance Secrets — Modern PI Tech, Tracking & Tools 19:40 Infidelity Investigations — Cheating Spouses, Phones & Digital Trails 27:00 Fraud Cases — His First Major PI Job & What Really Happens 37:00 How Police View Private Investigators + Dating App Scam Cases 43:30 Catfishing Investigations — Real PI Stories & Shocking Reveals 50:30 Digital Privacy, Intuition & Gathering Information Legally 57:00 Family & Child Custody Investigations — Real Case Breakdowns 01:06:30 PI Ethics — Boundaries, Illegal Requests & What PIs Can’t Do 01:16:00 Different Types of Private Investigators (Broker, Fixer, Hybrid) 01:23:30 Most Unforgettable PI Cases — Regrets, Lessons & Mistakes 01:33:30 Toughest Cases — Attempted Murder, Violence & Human Behavior 01:42:00 What PI Work Reveals About People (Behind the Scenes) 01:55:00 Final Thoughts, Advice & Closing Remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Santos sits down with Ian Bick for his most revealing interview yet — sharing how he went from serving in Congress to serving time behind bars. In this episode, Santos opens up about the investigations, the scandals, the pressure, the downfall, and what prison was really like on the inside. He discusses the moment everything came crashing down, how he survived prison life, what he learned about himself on the inside, and how he views his future now that he’s out. Santos also speaks candidly about corruption, power, public scrutiny, media narratives, and how quickly someone in politics can rise — and fall. Whether you know him from headlines, controversies, or comedy sketches, this conversation goes far beyond the memes and viral clips. This is George Santos telling his story in his own words: the mistakes, the reality check, the consequences, and the lessons he took from prison and public disgrace. #GeorgeSantos #PoliticalScandal #PrisonStories #TrueCrimePodcast #LockedInWithIanBick #FederalCase #PublicCorruption #redemptionstory Thank you to AURA FRAMES, BLUECHEW & CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Aura Frames:  Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LOCKEDIN. Promo Code LOCKEDIN BlueChew: Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code LOCKEDIN. Visit https://bluechew.com/ for more details and important safety information Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Connect with George Santos: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgesantosny/?hl=en X: https://x.com/Georgesantos 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 George Santos Interview Intro 02:35 Growing Up in Queens: Childhood, Family & Early Identity 06:11 Teen Years: Bullying, Ambition & First Taste of Politics 09:37 First Jobs, Hardship & Building a Career 13:39 Career Shifts: From Sales to Political Aspirations 18:10 Entering Politics: Motivation & Winning a Congressional Seat 23:52 Inside Congress: Daily Life, Pressure & Losing Control 27:00 What Being a Congressman Really Means 34:38 Scandals, Wealth Questions & Political Controversies 39:31 Campaign Funding, Donations & The Fallout 43:10 Media Frenzy, Vulnerability & Weaponized Politics 50:57 Indictment Breakdown: DOJ, Prosecutors & Court Reality 01:01:48 Life After Indictment & Expulsion from Congress 01:10:08 Prison Sentence: Emotional Toll & Facing Time 01:17:03 First Days in Prison: Shock, Fear & Reality 01:22:28 Inside Federal Prison: Culture, Routines & Staff 01:26:41 Solitary Confinement & Systemic Injustice 01:32:00 Release, Pardon & Returning Home 01:39:00 Lessons Learned, Redemption & Advocacy Work 01:44:36 Closing Thoughts: Misconceptions, Regret & Moving Forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Arillotta was a powerful boss in the Genovese Crime Family, one of New York’s most feared mafia organizations. Rising through the ranks in Springfield, Massachusetts, Arillotta became a made man and later took control of the family’s operations — running gambling, loansharking, and extortion rackets that defined East Coast organized crime. After years of violence, betrayal, and federal investigations, he made a decision that shocked the mob world and changed his life forever. Anthony opens up about his rise in the Genovese family, life as a mafia boss, the murders and power struggles that came with it, and what ultimately made him walk away from one of the most dangerous criminal organizations in America. #AnthonyArillotta #GenoveseCrimeFamily #MafiaBoss #LockedInWithIanBick #OrganizedCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #MafiaStories #prisoninterviews Thanks to RULA & CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/LOCKEDIN  #rulapod Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Connect with Anthony Arillotta: Buy his book: https://www.amazon.com/South-End-Syndicate-Genovese-Springfield/dp/B0DRC2VHWC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthony_bingy_arillotta/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tony.canoli.378/ 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 – Intro: Mafia Life, Mob Culture & Guest Overview 00:41 – Guest Background, Upbringing & How He Entered Mob Circles 02:32 – His Book, Untold Mafia Territory & Forgotten Mob History 05:32 – Organized Crime in Western Massachusetts & Connecticut 08:36 – Family Roots, Wine Business & Early Influences 13:10 – Growing Up in Springfield: Family, Business & Early Identity 19:55 – Lessons from Parents, Money, Loyalty & Discipline 24:26 – Childhood Dreams & Early Attraction to the Mafia World 27:38 – First Fights, Street Rules & Learning the System 32:10 – Violence: Where It Started, Justifications & Mindset 37:00 – Teenage Chaos: School Trouble, Street Life & First Jail Time 41:45 – First Prison Sentence & Learning Real Mob Education 50:05 – Entering Organized Crime: Becoming Part of the Mob 57:55 – Mob Myths vs Reality, Age, Recruitment & Street Credibility 01:00:45 – Money-Making Rackets: Loansharking, Collections & Street Hustles 01:14:09 – Being Put ‘On Record’ & Living as a Mob Associate 01:22:28 – Becoming a Made Guy: Hits, Violence & Mob Orders 01:43:56 – The Downfall: Mafia Wars, Betrayals & FBI Pressure 01:58:38 – Prison Time: Surviving as a High-Ranking Mobster Behind Bars 02:05:37 – Walking Away: Internal Conflict & Deciding to Cooperate 02:21:05 – Final Prison Sentence, FBI Cooperation & Turning Informant 02:34:12 – Life After Prison: Regrets, Recovery & Lessons Learned 02:41:00 – Advice to His Younger Self & Powerful Closing Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kamil Philip was born in post-Communist Poland and came to the U.S. with his family on a one-month visa that turned into a lifelong fight for survival. Growing up in a Long Island junkyard, Kamil’s version of the American dream spiraled into gun charges, forged documents, and years of run-ins with the law. But his biggest battle wasn’t prison—it was deportation. After losing his mother and being targeted by a detective determined to ruin his future, Kamil faced being sent back to the country his family risked everything to leave. Against all odds, a judge let him stay, and he rebuilt his life from scratch. Today, he’s a successful business owner who employs ex-cons, mentors young people, and teaches others how to build their own second chance. From selling guns and fake documents to nearly being deported, Kamil’s story is a powerful journey of survival, redemption, and what it really takes to overcome the system. #LockedInWithIanBick #TrueCrime #DrugTrafficking #DeportationStory #PrisonStories #Immigration #RedemptionStory #realstories Thank you to RULA & PELIPOST for sponsoring this episode: Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/LOCKEDIN  #rulapod Pelipost: Go to https://www.pelipost.com/ and use code LOCKEDIN at checkout to get your first 4x6 photo for FREE. Connect with Kamil Philip: Facebook: Bumblebee Motors Imnstagram: Kay_capitalmovement 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 – Intro & Camille’s Early Risky Hustles 00:42 – Welcome & Camille’s Businesses and Success Today 01:26 – Felon-Friendly Trucking & Helping People Rebuild Their Lives 02:51 – Growing Up Immigrant: From Poland to New York 03:53 – Family Struggles, Survival & Adapting to America 05:31 – First Exposure to Crime & Family Influence 06:47 – Burglaries With His Uncle & Early Criminal Lessons 09:13 – School Troubles, Language Barriers & Culture Shock 13:10 – Neighborhood Life, Side Hustles & School Entrepreneurship 15:24 – High School Hustles: Dice Games, Weed, Liquor & Making Money 17:06 – School Discipline, Criminal System & Early Tactics 17:44 – Adulthood Begins: Flipping Cars, Ambition & Bigger Risks 21:00 – Deepening Involvement: Guns, Car Deals & Dangerous Moves 23:32 – First Gun Arrest & Fear of Immigration Problems 24:39 – Police Interrogation Tactics & The Breakdown of the Case 27:21 – Fighting Charges, Court Battles & Consequences 29:41 – Caught Again: New Hustles & Escalating Trouble 31:59 – Running a Molly Operation & Forgery Scheme 38:47 – Sticker Forgery Task Force, Surveillance & The Sting 43:54 – Arrested Again & Camille’s Life Unraveling 46:47 – Felony Charges, Family Loss & Reaching a Breaking Point 52:59 – Deportation Threats, Immigration Battles & Uncertain Future 01:02:03 – Fighting Multiple Cases, Delays & Weak Evidence 01:06:01 – Rebuilding: Starting a Clean Life & Launching New Businesses 01:11:10 – Trying to Stay Out of Crime & Close Calls Along the Way 01:18:12 – Finding Faith, Family Strength & A New Direction 01:19:50 – Ups, Downs, Luck & Hard-Earned Lessons 01:21:12 – Advice for Young Hustlers: Opportunity, Regret & Reality 01:23:48 – Final Reflections & Camille’s Closing Message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Edward English grew up between Houston and Ohio in a turbulent home marked by an absent father and an abusive stepfather. Put on Ritalin from ages 7 to 17, he struggled with confidence and identity — eventually turning to drugs as a way to escape. What started as experimentation spiraled into an eight-year heroin addiction that led to his arrest in 2011 for possession, distribution, and trafficking. Sentenced to nearly eight years in prison, Edward served 4.5 before being released in 2016. Behind bars, everything changed. Through faith, mentorship, and personal growth programs, he transformed his mindset and rebuilt his life from the inside out — a journey he documents in his memoir Emersion. Today, Edward is 14 years clean, a husband, father, and commercial plumber in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to helping others overcome addiction and find purpose after prison. His story is one of pain, perseverance, and the power of true transformation. #LockedInWithIanBick #PrisonStories #TrueCrime #AddictionRecovery #HeroinAddiction #OhioPrison #RedemptionStory #realstories Thank you to DAWS for sponsoring this episode: Go to http://www.daws.org/ to donate, adopt or send items from their wishlist. Connect with Edward English: Facebook: Edward Lee English TikTok: @emersion589 Instagram: @emersion589 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 – Intro, Awkward Moments & Setting the Stage 00:36 – Host Announcements & Welcoming Lee 01:01 – Lee’s Childhood, Family & Early Upbringing 05:51 – Trauma, Emotional Struggles & Coping as a Kid 10:26 – Turning to Drugs: Early Addiction & First Experiences 13:41 – High School Achievements, Pressure & Fitting In 17:05 – Life After High School: Work, College & Substance Use 19:42 – College Years: Addiction Deepens & Escalation Begins 24:01 – Rock Bottom: Mugging, Desperation & Collapse 28:28 – Moving Back Home & Falling Into Old Patterns 32:40 – Heroin Addiction Intensifies & Selling to Survive 37:29 – Survivor’s Guilt, Dealing Drugs & Losing Control 43:41 – Spiritual Turning Point, Arrest & Reality Check 47:31 – Jail, Detox & The Mental Shift Toward Change 51:42 – Facing Trial, Sentencing & Harsh Consequences 56:07 – Family Impact, Regret & Self-Reflection Before Prison 01:00:32 – Prison Intake, Processing & First Impressions 01:05:05 – Prison Conditions, Programs & Daily Reality 01:10:10 – Marion Correctional: Adjusting, Programs & Growth 01:15:01 – Awkward Encounters, Prison Dynamics & Conflict 01:19:40 – Mentors, Guidance & Using Resources to Change 01:24:01 – Therapy, Recovery Work & Rebuilding the Mind 01:28:01 – Life Lessons, Release Preparation & Reentry 01:32:26 – Starting Over: Building a New Life & True Change 01:36:00 – Family, Healing Generational Trauma & Reflection 01:41:30 – Parenthood, Patience & Giving Back Through Kindness 01:43:07 – Hope, Redemption & Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Alvarez grew up in Yonkers, New York, where his life was shaped by loss and survival from an early age. At just 10 years old, his father was sent to federal prison and deported for drug trafficking — leaving Jonathan to fend for himself. By 12, he was selling drugs on the streets, and by 17, he was indicted on a gang-related murder charge that led to nearly 13 years behind bars. But prison didn’t break him — it transformed him. #LockedInWithIanBick #PrisonStories #TrueCrime #GangLife #NewYorkPrisons #SurvivingPrison #RedemptionStory #realstories Thank you to RULA, CASH APP & PELIPOST for sponsoring this episode: Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/LOCKEDIN  #rulapod Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Pelipost: Go to pelipost.com and use code LOCKEDIN at checkout. Connect with Jonathan Alvarez: https://linktr.ee/JO_Envisioned 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 – A Violent Night That Changed Everything 00:55 – Introducing Jonathan Alvarez & His Redemption Story 01:16 – Jonathan’s Mission Today & the Creation of 914 United 01:54 – Growing Up: Neighborhood, Family Struggles & Early Loss 03:50 – Living Without a Father & the Impact on Identity 05:57 – Early Exposure to Street Life & Negative Influences 07:35 – School Troubles, Suspensions & Getting Expelled 09:00 – Teen Hustling, Survival & Early Criminal Behavior 10:35 – Getting Kicked Out & Slipping Deeper Into the Streets 12:01 – Friendships, Brotherhood & Gang Affiliation 13:32 – First Crimes, Police Encounters & Warning Signs 15:40 – Street Violence, Chaos & Police Brutality Experiences 17:47 – The Life-Changing Incident That Set Everything in Motion 20:35 – The Night of the Homicide: What Really Happened 25:03 – The Aftermath: Panic, Fear & the Arrest 28:25 – Facing the Evidence, Court Reality & Hard Truths 31:20 – Understanding the Consequences & Legal Pressure 33:49 – Jail at 17: Violence, Fear & Jailhouse Justice 37:14 – Taking a Plea Deal & Sentencing as a Teen 40:47 – Looking Back: Lost Relationships & Lost Time 42:16 – Regret, Reflection & Navigating Prison Culture 44:28 – Betrayal, Fights & Surviving Jail Conflicts 48:23 – Entering State Prison: Shock, Violence & Adaptation 52:33 – Comstock Prison: Extreme Violence, Reality & Survival 57:01 – Trust, Loyalty & Prison Camaraderie 01:01:10 – Family Connections + Unexpected Prison Encounters 01:05:09 – Marriage, Divorce & Maintaining Relationships in Prison 01:10:52 – College in Prison: Growth, Focus & New Purpose 01:14:21 – Coming Home: Reentry Challenges & Rebuilding Life 01:18:46 – Making Peace with the Past & Finding Purpose 01:19:51 – From Prison to Community Leader: Youth Impact Work 01:23:41 – Uniting Different Backgrounds to Create Change 01:25:03 – Final Reflections & Advice for the Next Generation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Najla was born in New York but grew up in North Carolina, where a turbulent and abusive childhood pushed her to survive by any means necessary. On her own at a young age, she turned to scams to fund her lifestyle and escape the chaos at home. What started as small hustles quickly grew into full-blown bank fraud that eventually landed her in federal prison. Najla’s story is one of pain, survival, and transformation — from a broken childhood to facing the harsh reality of prison life, and ultimately finding strength through redemption. Her journey exposes the dark truth behind white-collar crime, fraud, and the system that punishes survival. #LockedInWithIanBick #TrueCrime #WhiteCollarCrime #FederalPrison #FraudStory #BankFraud #RealStories #RedemptionStory Thank you to BLUECHEW & DAWS for sponsoring this episode: BlueChew: Visit https://bluechew.com/ and use promo code LOCKEDIN at checkout to get your first month of BlueChew & pay five bucks for shipping. DAWS: Go to http://www.daws.org/ to donate, adopt or send items from their wishlist. Connect with Najla: https://www.instagram.com/iamnajlawakeela?igsh=MXgxbnY5dDZrOXNkNg== 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 – Intro: Who Is Naja & What Her Story Is About 00:32 – Naja’s Early Life, Family Background & Childhood 02:54 – Growing Up: Abuse, Isolation, Moving & Instability 09:24 – Moments of Happiness & Early Independence 10:31 – Orlando Teen Years & Becoming a Teen Mom 13:12 – Struggling for Survival: Money Issues & Social Security 14:53 – Turning to Crime: First Scams, Fraud & Hustles 19:39 – How Check Fraud Works: Naja’s Early Schemes 21:54 – Escalation: Leveling Up Into Bigger Scams 26:14 – The $900,000 Fraud Scheme & Getting Caught 31:43 – Arrest, Federal Charges, Prison Time & Testifying 33:58 – Life in Federal Prison: Daily Reality, Hustles & Survival 38:19 – Prison Fights, Conflict & How She Survived 42:32 – Prison Mentality, Family Issues & Preparing for Release 47:08 – Getting Out: Recidivism, Relapse & Second Chances 51:42 – Her Final Prison Stint & Choosing to Change Her Life 56:39 – Starting Over: Homeless Shelter, Struggle & Cosmetology School 01:01:26 – Moving to Atlanta & Fully Rebuilding Her Life 01:03:46 – Overcoming a Criminal Record & Finding Opportunity 01:05:04 – Owning Her Past: Disclosure, Stigma & Testimony 01:09:03 – Reflections: Lessons, Growth & Advice to Her Younger Self 01:11:54 – Family Estrangement, Healing & Forgiveness 01:14:07 – Closing Thoughts & Final Message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices