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Locked In with Ian Bick

Ian Bick

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/2d. Total Eps: 712

Stories you won't find anywhere else, told by the people who lived them. Hosted by former federal inmate turned entrepreneur Ian Bick, Locked In with Ian Bick features raw, long-form conversations with people from every side of the criminal justice system—and the extraordinary lives that intersect with it. From former inmates and law enforcement officers to attorneys, judges, correctional professionals, investigators, victims, medical professionals, bikers, and public figures, every guest shares a firsthand perspective rarely heard anywhere else. Every episode goes beyond the headlines, exploring crime, prison, addiction, investigations, mental health, redemption, and second chances through honest conversations with the people who experienced them. If you're interested in true crime, criminal justice, prison stories, or extraordinary real-life experiences, Locked In with Ian Bick delivers stories you won't find anywhere else.

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I Was a DEA Undercover Cop — Then Got 11 Years in Prison for Working With the Cartel | Javier Guzman

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 • Duration 03:04:44

Javier Guzman became a Tampa police officer at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks into vice and undercover work before earning a spot on a DEA task force. He went from chasing drug dealers and running dangerous undercover operations to crossing a line that would completely change his life — working with the cartel and helping launder money. After someone flipped, the feds closed in, Javier was arrested, pled guilty, and was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison. Now, he tells the full story of going from cop to DEA undercover officer to federal inmate, what really happened behind the scenes, how he survived prison as a former police officer, and how he rebuilt his life after getting out.

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Timestamps:

00:00 The Cop Who Crossed the Line
00:53 Growing Up Poor in Puerto Rico
03:14 Moving to the Bronx
06:38 Life in Fort Apache
09:06 A Nerd in Disguise
10:04 Dreaming of the FBI
13:36 A New Life in Florida
15:00 Becoming a Tampa Cop
17:24 First Day on Patrol
27:38 The Pitbull and the Shootout
33:20 Finding His First Homicide
35:52 Forced into the Tactical Division
38:29 Undercover in Vice
41:51 The Buck Knife Close Call
49:24 Joining the DEA Task Force
56:54 The 250-Kilo Deal Gone Wrong
01:06:40 Meeting Edwin, the Trafficker
01:13:07 Setting Up the Wiretap
01:17:03 The Shrimp Boat Sting
01:26:38 The Arrest That Broke Him
01:29:51 Working with the Infiltrator
01:33:57 Infiltrating the Cali Cartel
01:38:30 Running Money for the Cartel
01:43:30 The Houston Disaster
01:50:59 Louise's Kidnapping
01:54:45 Going AWOL from the Force
02:01:00 The Impulsive Call to Louise
02:05:15 Facing the Truth with Louise
02:07:28 The Christmas Package
02:10:10 Suicidal Thoughts and Rock Bottom
02:14:54 Arrested by His Own
02:21:20 The Informants Flip on Him
02:24:33 Getting Rid of the Guilt Money
02:28:45 Sentenced to 11 Years
02:31:47 Finding Faith in the Hole
02:39:00 Transfer to Atlanta
02:43:12 Arriving at Butner FCI
02:46:05 Settling into Prison Life
02:52:00 Release and the Halfway House
02:56:20 The Divine Job Interview
02:58:45 Lessons for Felons
03:01:05 The Cracked Vessel Story
03:03:35 Closing Thoughts

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I Was Sentenced to Life in Prison at 16 — Then Spent 30 Years Inside | Carlee Collins

Monday, October 5, 2026 • Duration 01:49:27

Carlee Collins grew up in Pennsylvania with a mother who was in the game and a father who worked hard to provide. By 11 years old, he was using drugs and running the streets. At 16, he caught a murder case and was sentenced to life in Pennsylvania state prison. He would spend the next 30 years behind bars, where he completely transformed his life. After changes in the law gave juvenile lifers a chance at parole, Carlee finally walked out of prison after three decades inside.

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I Ran From the Feds for a Year — Then Got 6 Years in Federal Prison | Jaida Scaife

Sunday, October 4, 2026 • Duration 01:57:00

Jaida Diana Scaife grew up in California with an absent father and a mother struggling with addiction. She turned to drugs and the streets at a young age, fell into toxic relationships that pulled her deeper into that world, and eventually found herself in Nevada dealing drugs and working as an escort. After catching a drug case in North Dakota that led to a federal investigation, Jaida went on the run from the feds for an entire year before she and her boyfriend were finally caught. She was sentenced to 6 years in federal prison.

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I Was a Homicide Detective for 20 Years — These Are the Cases You Never Heard About | Jon Buehler

Thursday, October 1, 2026 • Duration 02:04:21

Jon Buehler spent 32 years with the Modesto Police Department, including more than 20 years as a homicide detective investigating murders and some of the most disturbing cases of his career. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Jon takes us inside the cases the public never heard about — what he saw at crime scenes, how detectives actually build a murder case, the details that never made the news or came out in court, and what more than two decades of investigating homicide does to the person behind the badge. He also shares his firsthand experience working the Scott Peterson case, one of the most widely followed murder investigations and trials in American history.

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I Was a Michigan Dope Dealer — Then Spent 12 Years In Prison | Nate Johnson

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • Duration 01:49:43

Nate Johnson grew up in Michigan, turned to the streets at a young age, and cycled in and out of juvenile detention and jail before a drug and robbery case sent him to Michigan state prison for 12 and a half years. But somewhere inside those walls, everything changed. He found his purpose, committed himself to rebuilding his life, and walked out determined to help others do the same. Today, Nate has built Michigan's largest reentry organization, co-founded the state's first reentry conference and a national reentry convening, and is now developing a "Reentry Ecosystem" aimed at changing how America approaches life after prison.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-johnson-ncs

Website: https://www.nextchapterssolutions.com/

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Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:

https://ianbick.com/

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Timestamps:

00:00 A shooting on the street
00:26 Introducing Nate Johnson
00:54 Free merch and bonus content
01:44 Growing up in Muskegon
02:19 Dysfunctional family life
05:40 Trouble begins in fifth grade
08:41 Selling weed and stealing bikes 12:52 The crack trade and double-ups 20:24 Police raids and the setup 27:05 Arrest and false evidence 30:27 Returning home and family struggles 32:20 Connecting with dad over crack 34:11 Gang violence and losing Ted 37:27 Seeking revenge 38:30 Learning the drug trade 41:41 Armed robbery and prison sentence 45:27 The robbery detail and trial 47:50 Sentenced and to prison 49:26 First years inside 51:26 Reduced sentence and faith 56:17 Dad's warning and spiritual awakening 01:00:23 Transformation and purpose 01:04:50 Coming home and fresh start 01:06:53 Launching Re-entry United 01:09:40 Inside conferences and expansion 01:12:17 Next Chapter Solutions and tech 01:16:53 Housing and entrepreneurship 01:21:12 Impact and thankfulness 01:22:15 Navigating change in prison 01:25:52 Respect and authenticity 01:28:10 Fatherhood and affirmation 01:33:08 Parents' passing 01:37:52 Family and kids' names 01:46:48 Teaching life lessons to sons 01:49:47 Final thoughts and thanks

I Was the Detective Who Took Down the Zion Society Cult — Here's What Happened | Mike King

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 • Duration 02:03:39

Mike King started his career on patrol and SWAT with the Ogden City Police Department in Utah before becoming the lead investigator in the 1991 Zion Society case, involving a 120-member polygamist doomsday cult led by self-proclaimed prophet Arvin Shreeve. After a member came forward and revealed what was happening inside the group, Mike and his team launched a secret 24-day investigation that ended with coordinated raids on multiple homes, 32 children being removed from the group, and Shreeve and several members ultimately going to prison. Mike later led multi-agency task forces, served as Chief of Staff to the Utah Attorney General, trained in criminal profiling, and created Profiling Evil.

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I Was a New Jersey Cop for 25 Years — These Are The Moments I Can't Unsee | Rick Fittin

Monday, September 28, 2026 • Duration 02:40:11

Rick Fittin grew up in New Jersey, joined the Army, and went on to spend more than 25 years in law enforcement — working his way from patrol officer to K9 officer and eventually police chief. Along the way, he experienced the wild, funny, and unpredictable side of policing that most people never get to hear directly from the officers who lived it. After more than two decades on the job, Rick walked away from law enforcement and started an entirely new chapter of his life.

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I Was on America's Most Wanted at 19 — Then Survived 20 Years Inside New York's Worst Prisons | Kevin "Fresh" Townsend

Sunday, September 27, 2026 • Duration 01:39:05

Kevin "Fresh" Townsend grew up in Brooklyn with his father in prison and his mother raising him on her own. He took to the streets at a young age, dropped out of high school, became involved with gangs, and started dealing drugs. Then, at just 19 years old, he landed on America's Most Wanted for a murder he says he did not commit. After two trials, Kevin was convicted and sentenced to 20 years to life in New York state prison. Over the next two decades, he ran with the Bloods, navigated Rikers Island, and survived some of New York's toughest maximum-security prisons. After serving 20 years, Kevin finally walked free — just two weeks before sitting down to record this episode.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Kevin
00:50 Growing Up in Brooklyn
02:10 The Impact of Having a Father in Prison
03:03 Street Lessons and Gang Life 03:57 Gambling and the Addiction to Money 06:10 The Routine of Gang Life 08:12 Staying Away from Selling Drugs 10:14 Family Love and His Father's Advice 12:56 Reading Books and Dreaming of a Better Life 14:27 A History of Violence and Fear 17:35 Charged with Murder 25:53 Arrest and Interrogation 27:31 Lack of Evidence and False Testimony 30:19 First Day at Rikers and the Start of Prison Life 34:00 First Trial and Mistrial 37:12 Convicted at the Second Trial 40:01 Sentencing and a 20-Year Prison Sentence 44:37 Failed Appeals and Losing Hope 48:53 Sent Upstate to Prison 51:18 Five Points and Adjusting to a New Life 54:00 Prison Rules and Survival Tactics 57:19 Solitary Confinement and Mental Struggles 59:49 Transfers Between Prisons and Different Experiences 01:04:18 Relationships with Other Inmates and Unexpected Events 01:07:57 Back in Solitary and Working on Himself 01:12:54 Released from Prison and Reuniting with Family 01:15:19 Adjusting to Life on the Outside 01:18:50 New Goals and Hope for the Future 01:23:22 Marriage and Relationship Struggles 01:26:29 Lessons from Prison and Advice for Young People

I Was a Guard Inside Georgia's Violent Prison System — I Can't Unsee What I Saw | Tyler Ryals

Thursday, September 24, 2026 • Duration 02:57:24

Tyler Ryals couldn't get into the military, so at 18 years old he became a correctional officer in the Georgia state prison system. He quickly worked his way up, becoming one of the youngest CERT team commanders and sergeants in the system. Over nearly 10 years, he worked inside some of Georgia's most violent maximum-security prisons and witnessed firsthand how severe staffing shortages put both officers and inmates at risk. Eventually, Tyler became a whistleblower, speaking out about just how dangerous conditions inside Georgia's prison system had become — a decision that ultimately pushed him out of the career he had built.

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I Was One of Rikers Island's Youngest Captains — Here's Why I Left | James Kearney

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Duration 01:46:30

James Kearney grew up in New York City as the son of a Rikers Island correctional officer. He originally wanted to become a teacher, but ultimately followed in his father's footsteps and joined the New York City Department of Correction in the late 1990s. By his third year on the job, he had become one of the youngest captains in Rikers Island history. But stepping into leadership exposed him to a side of the system he never expected — inexperienced people being placed in positions they weren't prepared for, and a culture that didn't always welcome those who challenged it. When James tried to address what he was seeing, he says he experienced the full weight of institutional retaliation. Less than a decade into his career, an injury on the job ultimately led to his medical retirement.

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