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• I Went from Wall Street to Prison — Over a Technicality | Travis Richey

  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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• I Spent 30 Years Inside Federal Prisons — As The Associate Warden | DJ Whitmore

  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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• I Made Millions Selling K2 — Then Landed in Federal Prison | Roger Upchurch

  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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• I Was Set Up by an Undercover ATF Agent — Then Sent to Federal Prison | Kyle Farace

  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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• Bloods Shot Caller Survived 15 Years in America’s Deadliest Prisons | Smiley B

  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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