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  • I Was a Cop — Then I Got Arrested | Travis Hoban

    I Was a Cop — Then I Got Arrested | Travis Hoban
    Jul 20 2025
    Travis Hoban always wanted to be a cop—just like his dad, a tough New Jersey correctional officer. But growing up in a household filled with alcoholism and emotional turmoil, Travis carried more than just ambition into adulthood. After finally making it onto the force, his career came crashing down just one year in—arrested for DUI and forced to resign. Spiraling deeper into addiction, Travis hit rock bottom before making a powerful comeback. In this raw and emotional episode, he opens up about law enforcement culture, hitting his breaking point, and the brutal reality of recovery. #FormerCop #AddictionRecovery #DUIArrest #RockBottomToRedemption #AlcoholismStory #PoliceDownfall #SecondChances #LockedInPodcast Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Get 50% off the Magic Mind offer here: https://www.magicmind.com/IANB50. #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00:00 The Turning Point: DUI Arrest and Career Collapse 00:05:15 Inspiration from My Dad's Career in Law Enforcement 00:10:20 Legalization of Weed in New Jersey and Its Impact on Alcohol Sales 00:15:22 Encounter with a Bus Bully 00:20:38 Journey to Becoming a Class One Officer 00:25:53 Arrest Story: From Disorderly Conduct to Drugs 00:30:21 The Challenges of Polygraph Tests in Law Enforcement Hiring 00:35:29 Experiences in Camden Police Department 00:40:41 Drunk Driving Incident and Consequences 00:45:49 The Consequences of a DUI as a Cop 00:50:37 Navigating Workplace Challenges: Union Reps and Legal Battles 00:55:45 Arrival in Florida for Rehab 01:00:51 The Start of a Downward Spiral 01:06:20 Experiencing the Challenges of Security Work at St. Francis Hospital 01:11:13 Challenges in Law Enforcement Hiring Practices 01:16:18 Reflections on Past Drinking Habits 01:22:02 Appreciating Travis's Journey and Story Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 33 m
  • ICE Agents Are Breaking the Law — Public Defender Exposes the Truth | Thomas Leaf Pt. 2

    ICE Agents Are Breaking the Law — Public Defender Exposes the Truth | Thomas Leaf Pt. 2
    Jul 17 2025
    Public defender Thomas Leaf gives his unfiltered take on America’s growing immigration crisis. From ICE overreach to broken policies and political hypocrisy, Leaf breaks down what’s really happening behind the headlines. This isn’t courtroom drama — it’s a firsthand look at how the system is failing from someone who sees the consequences every day. #ImmigrationCrisis #ICE #BorderControl #PublicDefender #ImmigrationReform #JusticeSystem #IllegalImmigration #lawandorder Watch my first interview with Thomas Leaf here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfpfLca1xbA Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00:00 The Rise of ICE Impersonations and Immigration System Flaws 00:06:00 Legal Advice on Immigration Detainers 00:12:15 Understanding Crimes of Moral Turpitude 00:18:46 Immigration and Tax Contributions in the U.S. 00:24:41 Privilege and Injustice: Recognizing Humanity 00:31:09 Origins and Evolution of MS-13 00:37:06 Unseen Impacts of Immigration Policies on Communities 00:43:09 Understanding Protected Status and Immigration Challenges 00:49:06 The Danger of Racial Prejudice and Mischaracterization 00:55:17 The Weaponization of Stereotypes 01:01:31 The Importance of Police Identification 01:07:26 Community Solidarity and Peaceful Protests 01:13:36 Confronting White Privilege and Systemic Oppression 01:19:27 Creating a Space for Open Dialogue 01:26:22 Understanding Birthright Citizenship and Due Process 01:31:51 Understanding Fascism and Authoritarian Regimes Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 49 m
  • I Went from Wall Street to Prison — Over a Technicality | Travis Richey

    I Went from Wall Street to Prison — Over a Technicality | Travis Richey
    Jul 16 2025
    Travis Richey was a successful hedge fund owner with a background in finance — until a paperwork mistake landed him in an Arizona state prison. Raised in Boston with family ties to organized crime, Travis built a career on Wall Street before a technicality changed his life forever. In this gripping episode, Travis opens up about his rise in the finance world, the moment it all came crashing down, and how he’s now using his experience to help others through his nonprofit. #TrueCrimePodcast #WhiteCollarCrime #PrisonReform #FinanceGoneWrong #FromWallStreetToPrison #LifeAfterPrison #ArizonaPrisonStory #LockedInPodcast Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00:00 Travis Richie's Early Life and Career 00:07:01 Growing Up with a Criminal Father 00:14:30 Reflections on Childhood and School Experiences 00:21:50 High-Earning Careers Without a College Degree 00:29:03 Navigating Securities Regulations: A Lesson in Legal Oversight 00:36:44 Uncovering Legal Challenges and Investor Relations 00:43:46 Embracing Hate Comments for Growth 00:51:10 The Courtroom Decision and Sentencing 00:58:29 Courtroom Appearance: The Importance of Image 01:06:42 Learning from Past Mistakes in Business 01:13:36 First Day in Prison: A Journey to the Unknown 01:20:52 From Inmate to Financial Literacy Teacher 01:28:27 Facing Felony Charges and Financial Ruin 01:36:29 Recognizing Privilege and Life's Challenges 01:44:43 Overcoming Probation Challenges 01:51:12 Success Stories and Turning Points 01:58:23 Travis Shares His Inspirational Journey Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 h y 12 m
  • I Spent 30 Years Inside Federal Prisons — As The Associate Warden | DJ Whitmore

    I Spent 30 Years Inside Federal Prisons — As The Associate Warden | DJ Whitmore
    Jul 15 2025
    DJ Whitmore spent 30 years inside the walls of federal prisons — not as an inmate, but as an associate warden. From serving in the Gulf War to working his way up through the ranks of the Bureau of Prisons, DJ has seen every side of the justice system. In this powerful interview, he shares what really goes on behind bars, from low-security camps to high-security penitentiaries. If you’ve ever wondered what prison is like from the other side — this episode pulls back the curtain. #FederalPrison #BureauOfPrisons #PrisonWardenStories #InsidePrisonWalls #PrisonLifeUncovered #VeteranToWarden #TrueCrimePodcast #LifeBehindBars Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00:00 Life Inside Federal Prisons: Insights from Associate Warden DJ Whitmore 00:06:58 Career Path in Corrections: From Military to Federal Bureau 00:14:05 Climbing the Professional Ladder in Corrections 00:21:24 Challenges of Inmate Punishments and Privileges 00:28:40 Navigating Prison Rules: Finding Balance 00:35:40 Tragic Consequences: Violence Over Minor Disputes 00:42:43 The Role of Paperwork in Prison Safety 00:49:35 Unbelievable Contraband Story: Inmate's Desperate Measures 00:56:38 Inmate Labor Dynamics and Facility Management 01:03:34 Challenges of Substitute Teaching in Prisons 01:10:32 Importance of Mental Health Support 01:17:48 Leadership in Bureau of Prisons 01:24:54 High Incidents in the Special Management Unit 01:32:03 Accountability in Correctional Facilities 01:39:21 Challenges in the U.S. Prison System 01:46:23 Media Bias in Union vs. Administration Story Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 h y 7 m
  • I Made Millions Selling K2 — Then Landed in Federal Prison | Roger Upchurch

    I Made Millions Selling K2 — Then Landed in Federal Prison | Roger Upchurch
    Jul 14 2025
    Roger Upchurch was a successful homebuilder in Indiana—until the 2008 market crash pushed him into the synthetic marijuana trade. He built a multi-million dollar K2 empire, making over $50,000 a week, until an undercover DEA agent brought it all down. At 69 years old, Roger was sentenced to 4 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and money laundering. In this jaw-dropping episode, he reveals how he went from building homes to building a drug empire—and what it cost him. #TrueCrimeStory #FederalPrison #DEAInvestigation #SyntheticMarijuana #K2DrugBust #RealCrimeRealPeople #PrisonTransformation #FromMillionsToPrison Connect with Roger Upchurch: Order his book: https://www.amazon.com/Guilty-Til-Proven-Innocent-Brilliant/dp/1649691327 Visit his website: https://rogerwupchurch.com/ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00:00 From Home Builder to Prisoner: The Roger Upchurch Story 00:04:40 Journey to Home Building Career 00:08:21 Transition from Real Estate to K2 Business 00:12:59 DEA Raid and Financial Seizure 00:18:00 The Business of Selling K2 00:22:21 Managing a Business with Limited Capital 00:26:31 Setting Up a Makeshift Production Line 00:31:16 Concerts and Charity Events for Veterans 00:35:34 Entering a Business Partnership and Profit Sharing 00:39:48 Expectations vs. Reality: First Impressions of Prison 00:44:35 Unseen Side of Incarceration: Professional Underpinnings 00:48:55 Life as a Camp Driver in Prison 00:53:16 Life during Lockdown in a Prison Camp 00:57:09 Navigating Life with the "OG" Title in Prison 01:01:12 Life After Prison: Overcoming Obstacles with a Criminal Record 01:05:16 Charity Event Featuring Car Giveaway 01:09:52 Episode Conclusion Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 21 m
  • I Was Set Up by an Undercover ATF Agent — Then Sent to Federal Prison | Kyle Farace

    I Was Set Up by an Undercover ATF Agent — Then Sent to Federal Prison | Kyle Farace
    Jul 13 2025
    Kyle Farace grew up with a normal life—until he found out his dad was secretly growing and selling weed. What started as a curiosity turned into a full-blown operation, with Kyle eventually joining forces with his father. But everything changed when he got set up by a confidential informant and an undercover ATF agent, leading to drug and gun charges and a 3-year federal prison sentence. Kyle believes his own father may have had a hand in the setup. In this raw interview, he shares how prison changed him, the hustles that kept him going inside, and the struggle to rebuild life after getting out. #FederalPrisonStory #ATFStingOperation #PrisonHustles #WeedOperationGoneWrong #FatherSonBetrayal #CISetup #DrugAndGunCharges #LockedInPodcast Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Connect with Kyle Farace: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_farace/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyle.farace.7 Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00:00 Kyle's Unexpected Arrest 00:04:30 Teenage Years and Feeling Like an Outcast 00:09:36 Discovering the Family Secret Business 00:19:27 Legal vs. Illegal Gun Sales 00:24:07 Unexpected Arrest and Federal Involvement 00:28:36 Legal Advice on Facing Federal Trials 00:33:15 Life Before Self-Surrender 00:38:12 Creative Prison Hustles: From Pockets to Mattresses 00:42:44 Prison Life and Commissary Stories 00:47:11 Challenges of Dating Post-Incarceration 00:52:00 Friendship and Support During Prison 00:57:19 Unexpected Tattoo Expenses 01:02:08 Life Changes After Prison 01:07:48 Commissary Practices and Potential Scams 01:10:32 Creative Prison Cooking Ideas 01:14:23 Birthday Wishes and Sally's Pizza Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 25 m
  • Bloods Shot Caller Survived 15 Years in America’s Deadliest Prisons | Smiley B

    Bloods Shot Caller Survived 15 Years in America’s Deadliest Prisons | Smiley B
    Jul 10 2025
    Smiley B grew up in the Bronx without a father figure and was pulled into gang life at an early age. Recruited into the Bloods, he was in and out of juvie and Rikers Island before catching two federal cases that led to 15 years behind bars. From surviving 11 different federal prisons—6 of them being the most violent U.S. penitentiaries—to becoming a shot caller inside, Smiley B lived through it all. In this raw and unfiltered interview, he shares the brutal war stories, the codes of prison politics, and the moment he finally decided to walk away from the life that nearly destroyed him. #BloodsGang #FederalPrisonStory #RikersIsland #GangLifeSurvivor #PrisonWarStories #ShotCaller #RedemptionStory #lockedinpodcast Connect with Smiley B: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neighborhood.poppy29?igsh=MWx1eGZtd2Uwa2gxZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr. Buy his book: https://a.co/d/aaaFR7R Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00:00 Smiley B’s Rough Upbringing and Joining the Bloods 00:07:04 Early Misadventures and Street Influence 00:13:51 Early Life and Gang Influence 00:21:17 Life in Juvenile Detention Centers 00:27:51 The Art of Car Theft 00:34:52 Understanding Gang Culture in the Federal System 00:41:58 Life in High-Security Prisons: A First-Hand Account 00:48:30 Life in a US Penitentiary 00:55:00 Jealousy and Tensions within Prison Crews 01:02:11 Understanding the Street Mentality in Prison 01:08:18 Contraband and Corruption Inside Prisons 01:14:49 Unexpected Legal Troubles and Intertwined Cases 01:22:01 Reflections on Prison Life and Regret 01:27:49 2017 Raid 01:34:08 Prison Dynamics and Inmate Conflicts 01:43:43 Transitioning to Life Outside Prison 01:46:50 Shout Outs to Supporters and Family Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 h y 1 m
  • I Lost Everything to Meth — Then Fought to Stay Alive | Ed Kressy

    I Lost Everything to Meth — Then Fought to Stay Alive | Ed Kressy
    Jul 9 2025
    Ed Kressy had a successful career and a promising future—but behind the scenes, he was fighting a deadly secret. What started as teenage drinking spiraled into a brutal meth addiction that stole his life, his sanity, and nearly his soul. In this interview, Ed opens up about the depths of meth psychosis, the devastating impact on his career and relationships, and the moment he finally hit rock bottom. Now clean and rebuilding his life, Ed shares what it really takes to come back from the edge. #MethAddiction #AddictionRecovery #MethPsychosis #RockBottomStory #FromAddictToRecovery #SubstanceAbuseRecovery #TrueAddictionStory #LockedInPodcast Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Connect with Ed Kressy:http://www.instagram.com/edkressy Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps:00:00:00 Ed Cressy's Battle 00:05:19 The Need for Alternative Incarceration Options 00:10:18 Early Memories00:15:47 Meth-Induced Psychosis and Conspiracy Beliefs 00:21:05 Overcoming Personal Struggles 00:26:18 Spiritual Beliefs00:31:49 Struggles with Personal Identity and Self-Destruction 00:37:02 The Meaning of Life and Material Possessions 00:42:20 Personal Descent into Psychosis 00:47:46 Experiencing the FBI on Meth00:53:12 Transformation Through Adversity 00:58:40 Turning Point in Addiction Recovery01:04:02 Advocacy for Recovery and Incarceration01:09:17 Contrasting Life Circumstances at Volunteer Events 01:14:25 Overcoming Unfair Advantages 01:19:45 Lessons Learned from Recovery 01:24:49 Building Effective Partnerships with Correctional Services Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 36 m