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Locked In with Ian Bick

The Harsh Reality of Surviving in a Federal Penitentiary Exposed By Ex Inmate | William Kitarogers

Locked In with Ian Bick

Ian Bick

Society & Culture

4.8 • 745 Ratings

🗓️ 6 August 2024

⏱️ 77 minutes

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Summary

Journey into the unforgiving world of a federal penitentiary through the eyes of a former inmate who unveils the brutal realities of prison life. From navigating dangerous politics and surviving violent encounters to coping with isolation and maintaining sanity, this raw and unfiltered account sheds light on the true struggles of surviving behind bars. Discover the harsh truths, the daily battles, and the resilience required to endure life in a federal prison. This eye-opening narrative offers a rare and compelling glimpse into the often hidden and harsh realities of the American prison system Thank you to our sponsors this week: HelloFresh: For FREE breakfast for life go to https://www.hellofresh.com/freelocked for One free breakfast item per box while subscription is active. Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Connect with William Kitarogers: https://www.instagram.com/kittsfree/ https://www.tiktok.com/@kittsfree  @MillionDollarFitness  Facebook: William Kitarogers Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Buy Merch: https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:54 - The Influence of My Older Brother 00:09:36 - Reflecting on Personal Choices in Prison 00:14:39 - A Turning Point in Prison 00:19:29 - Prison Experiences and Reunion with Brother 00:24:13 - Prison Culture 00:28:27 - Gang Rules and Regulations 00:32:57 - The importance of showing unity and camaraderie 00:37:23 - Life in the Penitentiaries 00:42:18 - Car Dynamics in Prison 00:47:10 - Hierarchy 00:52:03 - The Role of Speakers in Prison Culture 00:57:06 - Prison Hustles 01:02:04 - Life in McQuary Penitentiary 01:07:08 - Life Lessons from Prison 01:12:23 - Realizing the Power of Change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

The warden comes in and like everybody talks about this and I didn't believe it.

0:03.6

The warden comes in literally and he sits there at his little desk and he's like, hey, a lot of you guys aren't going to make it, but there's only one way you guys are going to make it. Got a Rambo knife like the size of my forearm stabs in the table. He's like, hey, either get one of these and don't get caught with it or go ahead and tell my officers that you need to go with them. I'm like, holy shit.

0:22.5

All the stories they tell my officers that you need to go with them.

0:24.3

I'm like, holy, all the stories they tell me about that is real.

0:35.2

Kit, welcome to Lockton, man, here from Missouri.

0:39.1

You might be our first Missouri resident. I might have to fact check check that but i'm pretty sure you are that's awesome yeah came uh kansas city shout out to kansas

0:44.5

city uh kansas city chief super bowl champs trying to get that dynasty man and you're uh very fresh out

0:50.9

of prison um you're still on um probation now now or supervised release because you are a federal case.

0:56.8

Yeah.

0:57.2

And you got out 19 months ago.

0:59.6

Yep, November 1st of 2022.

1:01.8

Did you ever think you'd be sitting on a podcast sharing your story about prison and why you went?

1:07.3

No, man, like I told you earlier, it was when I left, it was MySpace. So coming out and seeing all this technology, it's just, it's amazing.

1:17.1

Yeah, that's awesome, man. Yeah. How far, how long was the trip to get out here? You took a plane?

1:21.7

Mm-hmm. We flew into New York and stayed up there for, and just did some touristy stuff and seen some things up there and

1:28.2

walked 20 miles in two days it was awesome you probably got some blisters on your feet but it was like a

1:33.4

i think it was like an hour and 20 minute drive out here or so but not too bad and first time in the city

1:37.9

yeah first time that's awesome it's cool when guests are able that are fresh out of prison get to come

1:43.0

out here and then get to like make a little mini vacation out of it and explore. Yeah, no, it was, it's amazing. I never thought I would be in New York. Yeah. Yeah, you don't necessarily have to come back right away with New York. It's like a one and done type thing. It's kind of overhyped. Yes, it is. But it was cool. First time experience,-time experience, and it's a blessing, man. Absolutely. And thank you for the incredible gift. You brought us one of those pop items. I'll throw it up on the screen when I edit this. But it's a ho-ho. Which if you're in federal prison, you know how special those hostesses are.

2:18.5

Yes.

2:18.9

And they rotate every commissary.

2:21.1

They always have that one of the week.

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