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 Crip Inside New Jersey Prisons — The Truth I Never Told | Jahquan Allah
Locked In with Ian Bick
1 hour 16 minutes
2 days ago
I Was a Crip Inside New Jersey Prisons — The Truth I Never Told | Jahquan Allah
Jahquan Allah grew up in the heart of New Jersey, surrounded by poverty, violence, and gang life. At just 16, he caught his first gun charge and spent most of his 20s in and out of jail, surviving the brutal reality of life as a Crip inside New Jersey prisons. After serving six years on another gun charge and being released in 2023, Jahquan made a decision to change everything. Now free, he’s the founder of a fitness brand focused on discipline, redemption, and second chances. His story is a raw and powerful look into gang culture, prison survival, and the mindset it takes to rebuild your life after incarceration.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction & Guest’s Powerful Story
02:06 Growing Up in New Jersey & Family Struggles
05:37 Early Influences & The Pull Toward Street Life
09:15 Violence, Guns & the Harsh Reality of the Streets
13:00 Gang Affiliation, Loyalty & Neighborhood Codes
16:40 First Arrest, Juvenile Detention & Lessons Learned
21:37 House Arrest, School Life & Staying Out of Trouble
25:03 Repeat Offenses, Jail Time & Survival Mindset
30:00 Fighting Charges & Navigating County Jail Life
34:41 What Daily Life in County Jail Is Really Like
37:48 Jail Gangs, Politics & The Absence of Real OGs
43:14 State Prison Life: Lockdowns, Structure & Survival
46:48 Getting Out, Relapsing & Landing Back Inside
52:15 Facing Serious Charges & Finding Strength in Adversity
58:00 Mindset Shift, Growth & The Road to Redemption
01:02:56 Leaving Gang Life Behind & Building a New Future
01:07:36 Final Reflections, Hard Truths & Life After Prison
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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.
