Who is Ian Bick
About
Ian Bick is an entrepreneur, storyteller, and host of the hit podcast Locked In with Ian Bick, where he explores the criminal justice system through conversations with former inmates, law enforcement officers, attorneys, victims, and others whose lives have been shaped by it. His content has reached hundreds of millions of viewers across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Spotify.
The Story
At 18, Ian Bick became one of the youngest nightclub owners in the country, producing events with artists including Steve Aoki, The Chainsmokers, and 21 Savage. But behind the success was mounting pressure, debt, and a gambling addiction that ultimately led to a federal wire fraud conviction. At 21, he was sentenced to three years in federal prison.
After his release, Ian spent nearly three years out of the spotlight, working regular jobs while rebuilding his life from the ground up. The experience gave him a firsthand understanding of accountability, reentry, and the challenges people face long after they've served their sentence.
In 2023, he launched Locked In with Ian Bick, a podcast dedicated to telling the stories rarely heard elsewhere. Through in-depth conversations with former inmates, law enforcement officers, attorneys, judges, correctional professionals, victims, and others connected to the criminal justice system, the show explores crime, justice, redemption, and the human capacity for change. Today, Locked In has reached hundreds of millions of viewers across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Spotify, making it one of the fastest-growing criminal justice podcasts in the country.
Mission
Our mission is to spark honest conversations around crime, redemption, and the criminal justice system by giving a voice to those who have lived it. Through raw, unfiltered interviews, we educate, entertain, and inspire audiences to challenge stereotypes, encourage second chances, and drive awareness around incarceration and reform in America.
“Your past is a chapter — not your whole story. What matters is what you choose to do next.”
Reviews
4.8★
Apple Podcasts
4.9★
Spotify
“Love the show, currently listening to the one with the FBI agent from 9/14/26, and you asked why it’s called a paddy wagon; he was correct when he said it’s a derogatory word towards Irish people bc they were always drunk and getting picked up!”
“Just found this podcast and I love it. I grew up in Danbury and remember Ian’s case, glad he has all the bs behind him..”
“Really enjoying this podcast. Nothing better than a well told story”
“Like the pod, good content but the ask a question, sit back, ask a question, sit back, ask a question, sit back doesn’t give the listener much more than just what the guest can answer, esp guests that are nervous etc. Just engage more and I think you can get even deeper. That’s all. That’s my opinion and suggestion.”
“Great show.”
“Let me start by saying I f$&;ing hate podcasts. I’ve given all of them a try. Crime. Comedy. Motivational. Blah blah blah they’re all the same. Not my boy Ian. The way he is always completely composed and so genuinely kind to each and every single guest. He’s my favorite interviewer because he NEVER makes it about him. Ever. And his mom did a great job.”
Media
Sept 17, 2025
Bobby Shmurda Spoke With Ian Bick on Locked In Podcast
April 9, 2024
I'm an Ex-Cat Burglar — Here's How I Broke Into 200 Homes, Stole $7M
Sept 11, 2025
Unlocking Ian Bick: Ian Bick Spent Three Years in Federal Detention
Nov 9, 2023
From Locked Up to Locked In: Ian Bick's Journey Back to the Top
