Raw, unfiltered stories from former inmates, bikers recovering addicts, law enforcement, investigators and more — hosted by Ian Bick, a former federal inmate turned podcaster. Each episode dives deep into real-life experiences of crime, prison, redemption, addiction, mental health, and second chances. If you’re into true crime, prison stories, or inspiring comebacks, this is the podcast for you.
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Raw, unfiltered stories from former inmates, bikers recovering addicts, law enforcement, investigators and more — hosted by Ian Bick, a former federal inmate turned podcaster. Each episode dives deep into real-life experiences of crime, prison, redemption, addiction, mental health, and second chances. If you’re into true crime, prison stories, or inspiring comebacks, this is the podcast for you.
I Was a Degenerate Gambler - Then I Owed Loan Sharks Thousands | Bo Joseph
Locked In with Ian Bick
2 hours 22 minutes
2 weeks ago
I Was a Degenerate Gambler - Then I Owed Loan Sharks Thousands | Bo Joseph
Bo Joseph opens up about how his gambling addiction spiraled from high-school dropout to owing loan sharks hundreds of thousands of dollars. After his dad left, Bo stepped up to help support his family — but one bad decision led to another. What started as winning small bets quickly turned into an uncontrollable addiction that pushed him into crime, debt, and danger.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Bo Joseph’s Story — From Crime to Redemption
00:45 How a Teenage Dropout Became the Family Provider
02:45 Growing Up Fast: Family Pressure & Life Lessons
06:15 When Dad Walked Out: The Moment Everything Changed
10:52 Becoming a Father at 18 & Trying to Stay Afloat
19:30 First Crimes: Robbery, Shoplifting & Survival Instincts
28:40 Gambling Addiction Begins — The Highs and Lows
38:57 Hustling to Survive: Scams, Schemes & Fast Money
01:02:25 Business Wins, Fraud Losses & Second Chances Gone Wrong
01:13:45 Living Under Fake Names & Dodging the Law
01:21:22 Drowning in Debt: The Cost of Gambling & Lies
01:33:10 Owing the Mafia Hundreds of Thousands — The Breaking Point
01:42:20 Loan Sharks, Violence & Near-Death Moments
01:54:18 The Final Confrontation That Changed Everything
02:05:30 Bo’s New Life: Recovery, Family & Redemption
02:12:40 Lessons from Rock Bottom & Finding Peace
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Locked In with Ian Bick
Raw, unfiltered stories from former inmates, bikers recovering addicts, law enforcement, investigators and more — hosted by Ian Bick, a former federal inmate turned podcaster. Each episode dives deep into real-life experiences of crime, prison, redemption, addiction, mental health, and second chances. If you’re into true crime, prison stories, or inspiring comebacks, this is the podcast for you.
