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 Court Reporter… Then I Went to Prison | Becky Calderon
Locked In with Ian Bick
1 hour 46 minutes
3 weeks ago
I Was a Court Reporter… Then I Went to Prison | Becky Calderon
Becky Calderon seemed to have the perfect life — adopted into a loving family, building a stable career, and working as a respected court reporter in California. But after being diagnosed with cancer, everything started to fall apart. What began as financial struggle and desperation turned into a life-altering mistake: stealing over $400,000 from her employer.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction & Becky’s Breaking Point
00:51 – How a Court Reporter Ended Up Behind Bars
01:51 – Prison Life & Holding a Family Together From Inside
03:18 – The Photo App That Changed Her Life After Prison
06:46 – Building a Business With Purpose & Second Chances
09:28 – How Becky Sends Hope Into Correctional Facilities
10:47 – Adopted Into a Good Home & Early Childhood Memories
14:11 – Family Secrets & Finding Her Biological Parents
17:34 – Growing Up With High Expectations & Hidden Pain
21:11 – Pressure, Trauma & The Need to Be Perfect
23:54 – Facing Abuse & The Long-Term Emotional Damage
25:08 – Dreams, Coping & Fighting Through Adversity
29:19 – Career Beginnings & Becoming a Court Reporter
32:59 – Inside the Courtroom: Triumphs and Challenges
35:40 – Cancer Diagnosis & The Fight That Changed Everything
43:02 – Loss, Resilience & Life After Illness
45:01 – Crossing the Line: Stealing $400K From Her Employer
49:26 – Addiction, Gambling & The Breaking Point
53:53 – The Moment Everything Collapsed: Arrest and Shame
56:28 – Facing Prison Time & The Fallout With Family
01:00:27 – Sentencing Day & Preparing for Prison
01:03:04 – Detox, Jail Intake & First Shock of Incarceration
01:10:40 – Learning to Survive in a California Max-Security Prison
01:14:41 – A Mother’s Love: Staying Connected From Prison
01:16:04 – Eye-Opening Moments From Life Behind Bars
01:19:01 – Finding Purpose & Unexpected Hope in Prison
01:21:01 – Rehabilitation Programs & Breaking the Cycle
01:22:40 – Health Struggles & Spiritual Awakening Inside
01:25:03 – Staying Sober & Rebuilding After Release
01:29:32 – Unforgettable Prison Stories That Changed Her Perspective
01:31:01 – Compassion, Forgiveness & Helping Others
01:33:00 – Relapse, Recovery & The Journey to Healing
01:35:43 – Self-Discovery & Turning Pain Into Purpose
01:37:14 – What I’d Tell My Younger Self After Everything
01:39:42 – Final Reflections & Finding True Freedom
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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.
