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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Raw, unfiltered stories from former inmates, recovering addicts, law enforcement, and more — hosted by Ian Bick, a former federal inmate turned podcaster. Each episode dives deep into real-life experiences of crime, redemption, addiction, mental health, and second chances. If you’re into true crime, prison stories, or inspiring comebacks, this is the podcast for you.