Life After Lockup (feat. Ian Bick)

On this episode of Chrisley Confessions 2.0, Todd Chrisley sits down with Ian Bick for a conversation that doesn’t flinch from the messy parts of ambition, mistakes, and what it really takes to rebuild a life in the public eye.

Ian is best known as the creator and host of the viral hit podcast Locked In with Ian Bick, where he gives a platform to people sharing raw, firsthand stories about crime, prison, addiction, and redemption. Before becoming a storyteller, Ian lived a headline-grabbing story of his own. As a teenager in Connecticut, he rose fast in the concert promotion world, booking major hip-hop and EDM artists before it all unraveled. That rise and fall led to a federal fraud conviction, time in prison, and ultimately a second act built around accountability, honesty, and giving others space to tell the truth about where they’ve been and where they’re trying to go.

In this episode, Ian opens up about the early hustle, the moment everything collapsed, and how prison reshaped his view of success, power, and responsibility. Todd meets him there with his own reflections on the system, redemption, and what it means to speak up when you see something wrong. The result is a conversation that’s serious when it needs to be, unexpectedly funny when it can be, and grounded in the belief that people are more than their worst decisions.

If you’re drawn to stories about second chances, resilience, and the long road back to yourself, this one stays with you.

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About Ian Bick:

Ian Bick is an entrepreneur, storyteller, and host of the hit podcast Locked In with Ian Bick, where he explores real stories of incarceration, redemption, and the human capacity for change. His content has reached hundreds of millions of viewers across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Spotify.

At 18, Ian became one of the youngest nightclub owners in the country, hosting artists such as Steve Aoki, The Chainsmokers, and 21 Savage. But the rapid success came with high pressure, debt, and a gambling addiction that led him to make destructive choices. At 21, he was convicted of federal wire fraud and served three years in prison.

When he was released at 24, Ian didn’t return to nightlife or social media. He worked regular jobs for nearly three years, rebuilding quietly and focusing on accountability, mental health, and repairing relationships. During this time, he learned firsthand what reentry really looks like: the stigma, the doubt, the slow climb back.

But Ian also knew his story — and the stories of so many others — needed to be told. He began sharing lessons from his past on TikTok, and the response was immediate and overwhelming. In January 2023, he launched Locked In with Ian Bick, a podcast that gives a platform to former inmates, law enforcement, attorneys, survivors, and others whose lives intersect with the criminal justice system. Today, the show has become one of the fastest-growing justice-focused podcasts in the country, known for its raw honesty, emotional depth, and willingness to go where most media won’t.

Ian now speaks in prisons, schools, recovery programs, and reentry organizations across the United States, connecting with people who feel stuck or defined by their mistakes. His message is real and rooted in lived experience. Ian also operates a full-service studio and content production company, helping other creators and brands share stories with purpose.

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