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Locked In with Ian Bick

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    I Survived New Jersey State Prison | Shawn Johnson

    2026-1-21 | 1h 37 mins.
    Shawn Johnson shares his story of growing up in poverty in New Jersey, getting pulled into street life, and eventually joining the Bloods. He breaks down how a murder charge led to a 60-year sentence in New Jersey State Prison, what it took to survive nearly two decades behind bars, and how prison life reshaped him mentally and emotionally. Shawn also opens up about the long road to freedom, the legal fight for clemency, and what it meant to finally walk out of prison after 19 years, when he was granted clemency by the governor in 2025.

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    #PrisonStories #TrueCrime #NewJerseyPrison #SurvivingPrison #LifeBehindBars #RealStories #CrimeDocumentary #youtubepodcast

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    Timestamps:
    00:00 Shawn’s Case Overview & What Led to 19 Years in Prison
    02:22 Growing Up in New Jersey: Childhood & Early Influences
    09:05 Juvenile Charges, Family Struggles & Early Warning Signs
    18:00 From Trouble to the Streets: Choices That Changed Everything
    24:45 The Incident, Arrest & Facing Serious Charges
    36:13 Trial, Sentencing & Life in County Jail
    43:41 Arriving in Prison: Survival, Routine & Reality Shock
    48:01 Daily Life in Prison: Politics, Social Dynamics & Rules
    55:04 Avoiding Trouble, Growing Up & Mental Survival
    01:00:01 Appeals, Legal Setbacks & Holding Onto Hope
    01:08:05 Rehabilitation, Programs & Preparing for Release
    01:15:15 COVID in Prison & a Major Legal Turning Point
    01:20:32 Clemency Explained: Application, Review & Approval
    01:25:11 Coming Home After 19 Years in Prison
    01:28:18 Life Lessons, Advice & Final Reflections
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    Chase Chrisley: How I Survived Addiction

    2026-1-20 | 1h 1 mins.
    Chase Chrisley opens up to Ian Bick about his upbringing, growing up on reality television, and how fame at a young age shaped his life and decisions. He talks about leaving college, the pressures of being in the public eye, and how his struggles with drinking escalated as his family faced intense legal battles. Chase shares what it was like watching his parents’ arrest, trial, and eventual prison sentence, and how visiting them behind bars took a heavy emotional toll that pushed his drinking even further. He also reflects on the moment everything changed — from his parents being pardoned to finally confronting his addiction, getting sober, and rebuilding his life with clarity and purpose.

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    #ChaseChrisley #ChrisleyKnowsBest #RealityTV #CelebrityInterview #LifeAfterFame #AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #truestory

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    Timestamps:
    00:00 Drinking, Family Pressure & Life in the Spotlight
    01:00 Chase Chrisley’s Childhood & Growing Up on Reality TV
    05:00 Fame at a Young Age: Friends, School & Social Life
    10:00 Early Partying, Alcohol & Family Dynamics
    15:00 College Years & Early Signs of Trouble
    20:00 Living Through the Indictment, Trial & Legal Battles
    25:00 Conviction, Sentencing & Impact on the Family
    31:00 Alcohol Abuse After Sentencing & Emotional Fallout
    35:00 Rock Bottom, Addiction & the Decision to Get Sober
    40:00 Visiting Parents in Prison & Public Scrutiny
    46:00 Presidential Pardon & A Family’s Second Chance
    50:00 Rehab, Recovery & Rebuilding Life
    55:00 Life After Sobriety: Lessons, Growth & Moving Forward
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    I’m a Criminal Defense Attorney — Here’s the Truth About the Job | Nicole Moorman

    2026-1-19 | 1h 10 mins.
    Nicole Moorman, a top criminal defense attorney based in Atlanta, walks through what it’s really like working inside the justice system — from defending people in serious felony and federal cases to the pressure of high-stakes trials and courtroom strategy. Born in Chicago and trained in criminal justice and law at Southern Illinois University, Troy University, and Emory University School of Law, Nicole brings a unique perspective shaped by years of legal experience and time spent as a probation officer and task force agent before becoming a lawyer. She explains how she approaches complex defenses, the ethical challenges defenders face, and why protecting the rights of the accused matters so deeply, with insights drawn from real cases and her career as one of Georgia’s most respected advocates.

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    #CriminalDefenseAttorney #TrueCrime #JusticeSystem #LegalReality #DefenseAttorney #RealStories #YouTubePodcast #lawandcrime

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    Connect with Nicole Moorman:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_kingcole_/?hl=en
    Website: https://moorman-law.com/

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    Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:
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    Timestamps:
    00:00 Intro: Cooperation, Ethics & the Reality of the Justice System
    00:27 Nicole Mormon’s Childhood, Family & Early Influences
    01:33 Education Path That Led to Criminal Justice
    05:44 Why Nicole Chose Criminal Justice
    07:01 From Chicago to Atlanta: Becoming a Probation Officer
    11:10 First Cases as a Probation Officer & Reality Shock
    13:37 Probation, Pretrial Supervision & System Flaws
    14:40 Leaving Probation to Attend Law School
    16:16 Law School Life & Interning at the DA’s Office
    17:55 Inside the DA’s Office: What Prosecutors Really See
    19:58 Starting Her Legal Career & Going Solo
    20:35 First Trials, Stress & Emotional Pressure
    22:00 Attorney-Client Relationships & Ethical Boundaries
    23:38 Choosing Clients & Managing Expectations
    24:43 Judges, Prosecutors & Fairness in the Courtroom
    26:22 Prosecutor vs Defense Relationships Explained
    27:16 State vs Federal Cases: Key Differences
    28:53 Target Letters, Indictments & Bond Hearings
    31:00 Trial Strategy: When to Push Forward or Slow Down
    32:54 Preparing for Trial Mentally & Physically
    35:23 Balancing Personal Life During High-Stress Trials
    37:32 Trial Tactics, Verdicts & Jury Psychology
    40:31 Jury Behavior in High-Profile Cases
    42:27 Jury Selection & the Role of Consultants
    43:32 Critical Trial Moments & Penalties for Going to Trial
    44:53 Sentencing, Judges & the Appeals Process
    47:17 Custody Status, Bond & House Arrest Explained
    50:48 Biggest Client Misconceptions & Money in the System
    53:00 Political Influence on Prosecutors & Charging Decisions
    55:46 Diversion Programs, Plea Options & Fairness
    57:00 Cooperation, Plea Deals & Informants
    59:02 Plea Agreements, Testifying & Subpoenas
    01:01:31 Trial Delays & Frustrations with the System
    01:02:20 What Nicole Would Change About the Justice System
    01:03:10 Advice to Her Younger Self
    01:04:28 Life Lessons from a Legal Career
    01:05:56 Final Thoughts & Closing Message
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    Todd Chrisley: How I Survived Prison

    2026-1-18 | 1h 47 mins.
    Todd Chrisley opens up to Ian Bick about his upbringing, building a successful business, and raising his children while living in the public eye. He breaks down how his legal troubles began, what it was like going to trial, and the moment he was sentenced to prison. Todd shares how he survived behind bars, the lessons prison forced him to learn, and stories from inside that changed his perspective on life and family. He also reflects on the experience of being pardoned, rebuilding after incarceration, and what the entire journey taught him about accountability, resilience, and starting over.

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    #ToddChrisley #PrisonStory #TrueCrime #LifeAfterPrison #SurvivingPrison #RealStories #CelebrityInterview #youtubepodcast

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    Connect with Todd Chrisley:
    https://www.instagram.com/toddchrisley/?hl=en

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    Timestamps:
    00:00 Todd Chrisley Opens Up About Prison
    00:58 Family Bonding, Gym Videos, and Staying Connected
    03:00 Chase Chrisley’s Sobriety and New Business
    05:51 Todd’s Childhood, Discipline, and Work Ethic
    09:43 Raising a Family and Chrisley Household Dynamics
    12:12 Big Dreams and Leaving Home for Los Angeles
    16:11 Early Adulthood, Marriage, and Real Estate Beginnings
    19:02 Entrepreneurship and Building a Business Empire
    22:24 Creating a Reality TV Show
    26:20 The Rise of Chrisley Knows Best
    33:00 When Legal Troubles Began
    36:39 Fraud Allegations, Investigations, and Betrayal
    41:09 Tax Charges, Federal Prosecution, and Trial
    49:09 Conviction, Sentencing, and Appeals Process
    55:14 Preparing for Prison and Family Transition
    01:00:34 Entering Prison: First Days and Daily Routine
    01:09:57 Prison Staff, Corruption, and Surviving Inside
    01:18:13 Staying Connected to Family While Incarcerated
    01:23:19 Finding Out About the Pardon
    01:27:01 Release Day: Walking Out of Prison
    01:34:57 Lessons Learned and Systemic Failures
    01:41:02 Final Reflections and Gratitude
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    I Worked Undercover as a State Trooper & ATF Agent | Jennifer Eskew

    2026-1-15 | 2h 51 mins.
    Jennifer Eskew shares her journey from starting her career as a Virginia State Trooper to going deep undercover on major drug and gun cases before joining the ATF. She breaks down what undercover work was really like, including investigations involving outlaw bikers and murder-for-hire plots, and how those years on the street shaped her as an agent. Jennifer also opens up about transitioning into the ATF’s arson and explosives division, responding to some of the most significant crime scenes in U.S. history — including the Olympic bombing and 9/11 at the Pentagon. The conversation explores the long-term trauma that comes with the job, the personal toll of high-risk investigations, and her cancer diagnosis linked to 9/11 exposure, offering a powerful look at the hidden cost of a life spent in law enforcement.

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    #Undercover #TrueCrime #LawEnforcement #ATFAgent #PoliceStories #CrimeDocumentary #RealStories #youtubepodcast

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    Connect with Jennifer Eskew:
    https://www.jenniferclarkeeskew.com/

    Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:
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    Timestamps:
    00:00 From State Trooper to ATF Agent: Jennifer Eskew’s Career
    01:23 Background, Motivation, and Writing Her New Book
    02:56 Early Work in Healthcare and Rehabilitation
    04:52 Choosing Law Enforcement and Family Support
    09:09 Becoming a Female State Trooper
    15:09 First Days on the Job and Learning the Reality
    18:58 Rookie Mistakes, Hard Lessons, and Earning Respect
    22:58 The Danger of Patrol Work and Daily Risk
    35:35 Moving Undercover: Entering a Double Life
    41:47 Undercover Operations: Drug and Gun Cases
    54:00 Risks, Tactics, and Living Undercover
    01:07:40 Undercover Stories That Still Stand Out
    01:20:15 From State Police to Federal Agent
    01:33:55 Joining the ATF and Federal Training
    01:37:06 Biker Stings and High-Stakes Federal Cases
    01:49:20 Inside a Murder-for-Hire Investigation
    01:55:15 ATF Operations Beyond Undercover Work
    02:03:51 National Response Team: Arson, Fires, and Bombings
    02:14:17 Responding to 9/11 at the Pentagon
    02:27:00 Aftermath of 9/11: Trauma, Debris, and Health Impact
    02:36:31 Life After Law Enforcement, Reflection, and Legacy
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About Locked In with Ian Bick

Real stories from the people everyone else judges first. Hosted by Ian Bick — former federal inmate turned speaker and podcaster — this show sits down with former inmates, recovering addicts, bikers, law enforcement, investigators, and people who have lived through the darkest chapters of their lives. Each episode dives deep into crime, prison, addiction, trauma, redemption, mental health, street life, recovery, and second chances — without scripts, filters, or fake narratives. If you’re into true crime, raw prison stories, personal transformation, and real human honesty, you’ll feel at home here. This isn’t entertainment. It’s lived experience.
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