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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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.
I Was a Corrupt Correctional Officer — Then I Went to Prison | Robert Rodriguez
Locked In with Ian Bick
2 hours 3 minutes
3 weeks ago
I Was a Corrupt Correctional Officer — Then I Went to Prison | Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez went from enforcing prison rules… to running the prison from the inside. After serving in the military, Robert became a correctional officer in Georgia — stepping into what he describes as one of the most corrupt prison systems in America. As a young officer, he quickly got swept into a brutal culture of violence, cover-ups, and unchecked power. He participated in beatings, witnessed extreme abuse, and says officers were rewarded for silence. Promoted to sergeant, Robert was rising through the system — until one tragic night. A fatal drunk driving accident led to a 14-year prison sentence… and everything flipped. The former sergeant entered the very world he once controlled — now wearing shackles instead of a badge. Inside, Robert didn’t just survive — he became a high-ranking gang member, involved in smuggling contraband, controlling prison politics, and even having illicit relationships with staff. He eventually helped run operations behind bars.
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Timestamps:
00:00 From Guard to Criminal: The Dark Side of Corrections
03:00 Growing Up Rough & Joining the Military
06:00 Why He Joined Corrections After the Streets
10:00 Inside Prison Culture: Violence, Cover-Ups & Lawsuits
17:00 Dirty Officer Tactics & Getting Promoted Anyway
22:00 Corruption Stories They Never Wanted Exposed
29:00 The DUI That Turned a Sergeant Into an Inmate
36:00 Legal Fight, Conviction & Entering Prison as Former Staff
41:00 Fearing for His Life: Protective Custody vs Yard Politics
47:00 How He Gained Respect & Built a Network Inside
53:00 Becoming a High-Ranking Prison Gang Member
01:00:00 Contraband, Paid-Off Guards & Running the System
01:09:00 Sleeping With Staff & Abusing Power Behind Bars
01:16:00 Insane Prison Stories: Survival, Violence & Fear
01:27:00 Losing It All: How Prison Broke His Ego
01:38:00 Life After Prison: Trying to Rebuild & Find Redemption
01:47:00 Final Lessons: What Prison Taught Him About Power
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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.
