My older brother spent 6 months in lockup and OD'd within 36 hours of getting out. My younger bro is currently fighting 20 years in 3 different counties out in VA. I've never been to prison and joined the Marine Corps instead of getting into crime. I have a lot of survivors guilt from the situation. People like Ian Bick givin me the confidence to share my story. Maybe I'll make a video about it one day.💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 respect to you Sir.

@jeffmiller5084

11 ай бұрын

God bless man

@26michaeluk

11 ай бұрын

My best friend overdosed after 13 years clean. I found his body when he didn't show up for our weekly NA basketball game. His older brother overdosed in almost the same exact spot and died 1 year and 22 days later than my best friend. The youngest brother who I was close with is doing 25 years in prison for making and trafficking meth across state lines. I was in the Army and deployed to Iraq twice, one during the surge when we got crazy violent with al-Qaeda in Iraq. Then was deployed to Afghanistan in 2011 and two months in had my left foot blown off by an IED. What was the 3rd country you were in? I've got PTSD bad and nothing has worked. I guess you could lump survivors guilt into there as well. Honestly for me civilian life is way harder than being at war. I was scared of dying then though.

Lewis was a great guest and very strong to build a better life.

As a former juvenile probation officer, I am very intrigued by all of the prison content on social media. I am so glad that you are able to get all of these stories out to the general population. Thank you for all you do.

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for listening and supporting!!

@charleswaldon8362

Жыл бұрын

Then you have met literal children that are harder than most people on this show..

@H8rProof

Жыл бұрын

​@@charleswaldon8362 is that supposed to be a good thing? Most of those children will walk a similar road. A man who leaves prison with an enlightened and positive mindset is not soft. He has learned to control the demon that got him locked down in the first place, and a man in control is the most dangerous version of that man.

@gohomeand1276

Жыл бұрын

​@@H8rProof perfect answer! 👌

@atlas8912

Жыл бұрын

@@H8rProof took the words right out my mouth exactly!!!

Great interview dad! Love you for life. Let the haters hate

This interview was absolutely amazing. What an inspiring message from both of you.

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

Love you pops

It only takes 1 person with an plan of action to make a change happen!

I didn’t know who this amazing person is and what he has already done. His passion, his articulation of each area of being incarcerated is so eye opening. I can’t wait to see what else he is doing. This is an amazing episode and thank you Ian for having him on educating people like myself that open their eyes more. Bless you both

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Melanie 🙏❤️

@bigguccik8290

Жыл бұрын

This is my father. He’s dope in real life 💪🏽💪🏽!

Ian - "Louis Reed" Louis - "Louis L. Reed" I was very close to clicking off after this guy insist on saying the "L", when giving his name. Usually people that use their middle initials are douches, but this interview was actually really good. Maybe he's the next Martin L. King.

@seanreimuth

Жыл бұрын

He doesn't want to be confused with Lou Reed.

So well spoken.

Air bnb took my money held my rental for 2 weeks then the day before I arrive the cancel my account because I'm a felon. I was going to see my son halfway across the country. I was told 15 business days before I get my cash back. I called customer service and lost my shit. I did get my refund that night but still..... My conviction is 14 years old and nonviolent. I can barely find a rental anymore. It pisses me off. I did my time and parole and probation without a hitch. But I can vote😂

Watched since the first episode. You have grown as an interviewer. It’s great to hear the other side of the “horrible person” that’s shown on the news. It’s great to hear the revival story and what they can achieve, however depressing the struggle they have to go through to get there. Kudos to you and those who speak to you!

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you man for sticking around. Agreed! Learning each episode

This is one tough guy for sure. I couldn't imagine growing up without both parents knowing they are in jail. That's tough.

Wow, what a great episode. I agree with all Louis had to say about the reform of the justice and prison system. Keep up the good work.

Another fabulous video! Keep bringing the message of redemption and hope. You are such an inspiration. ❤️

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

You’re really good at letting people talk, keep up the great content.

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you man! Appreciate it

Y’all are grinding at a crazy rate! Keep it up and enjoy that process :)

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! For sure🙏

i love how he shares the love of the lord through his redemption story!!

Wow, what an interview!! This guy was basically set up for failure and lead down the wrong path for so long. To be able to turn his life around and have such an important impact on so many others is great. This just goes to show that no matter what happens in life you always have the chance to do the right thing and persevere. Another great episode Ian! Can't wait to see what's next!!

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lizzy for the consistent support!!

@lizzygrace0926

Жыл бұрын

@@ianbickCT With such great content it's easy to stay up to date with everything you are doing!

What a great vocabulary this guy has

Ian! Ian! Ian! The crowd goes nuts!

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

😂😂

Holy hell what a great story! I don’t mean the sad things that happen but the way it was told and Ian directed the conversation flawlessly. Well done.

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much🥹🙏 means the world

@Xtractor716

Жыл бұрын

@@ianbickCT I’ve checked the comment threads on almost all your videos. In my opinion for every hater, you have at least 5-10 loyal followers. Don’t stop being you brother, you are appreciated.

Ian you are rocking out with all your videos! I have noticed by watching all your videos how much more comfortable and confident with each video. Love your content! Keep up the good work.

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Getting better each day

Another great interview cant wait for the next one

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Keep it up man, I been tuned in since 3k subscribers. You blew up 👏🏼.

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the support bro🙏🙏💪

This gentleman restores my faith in humanity

Wonderful interview Ian

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Such great content!!

Great interview worthwhile conversation this channel going to blow up

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!

Killer pod as always liked and followed my boy. You will blow up from here just keep working and waiting

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason!! Appreciate you

As someone who is looking at time in the feds and stressing very much on it, this podcast just reaffirmed to myself that this bad situation in my life will not define my future and positive success. My respects and blessing to both of you!

@kyriqwilliams6089

Жыл бұрын

Is it a while? I always wonder how people who knew how much time they had felt

@erin4057

4 ай бұрын

Don’t know if you’re still on the outside, but much luck to you, man. You do not have to be defined by your mistakes - there is hope and life on the other side as long as you want it and work for it. ❤

His advice to his twelve year old self was very powerful, and hit home hard.

ANOTHER FIREEEEEEEE ONE! Keep killing it brotha!

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Joe!!

One of the best interviews to date. ❤

It’s no only good and informative for us the viewers it’s also good for Ian to do these interviews u can tell Ian grew up with a family and a little bit of money. The way Louis was explaining his family that’s normal in most lower income unstable homes and he seemed so shocked about some of the things he was saying about his mom and dad lol Side note I love how ur dad is so supportive he respects the hustle 😂 shout out poppa bick

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support man. Poppa bick real top G

@tord0ff

Жыл бұрын

Yes I noticed that too. Ian may have had privilege to some degree but I'm glad he turned into such an inquisitive yet open and genuine person or we wouldn't get these posts. He's got a lot of self awareness and is giving someone like me currently being put through the ringer some serious hope and faith.

Great episode

Man you have got to be one of the top interviewer’s on KZread keep it up.

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support!! Learning each time!

This guy is awsome ,🙌🙏

Wow! U good have beat the odds, overcame tribulation and come out the other side even better 💕

Much ❤from Detroit Ian

Can't wait to watch this channel blow tf up

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

Me too🙏🙏

Wow! Love this one!

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

❤️🙏

Ya know, as a child, I was taught by a very old, "scared of her own shadow", old timey, old morals, old notions and visions grandmother (whom I loved more than life itself), along with a mother who had been raised by her and my grandfather, that "prisoners" were monsters. Prisoners were to be feared. Prisoners would NEVER, EVER be ANYTHING other than demons who toted machetes looking for little girls. Hence the reason that I always had a certain fear of prisoners/convicts even after I was I was grown. Having watched channels like Ians and many others has taught me that there are so, so, SOOOOOOOO MANY good, decent, intelligent, warm, loving, giving, good hearted, nice looking, funny, and personable men who have served time. Everybody makes mistakes - some worse than others. Murder is a "mistake" that is hard to forgive, let alone forget. But, SOMETIMES, it's not done in malice - even though folks are punished for it anyway. You have to be very careful in making your decision in who is safe and who is not and by NO MEANS AT ALL am I saying ALL RELEASED CONVICTS ARE SAFE. NO WAY!! BUT....I WILL say that ALL the ex cons I've seen on Ian's channel seem like legit decent dudes who've learned a very good lesson and all they want is to live out a normal, good life - including Louis. Good luck Louis! God bless you!

I saw the short and came right here

@bandccoresohio

Жыл бұрын

Me 3

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

Another awesome interview. Your on your way up!! One thing though the volume goes really really low at some points and its hard to hear..

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I’ll let the team know!

Ian, you should really interview Comrade Sinque.

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

He never got back to us!

@hannahsackin2146

Жыл бұрын

ahh! damn! thanks for trying!

I got close people who jumped parole and would rather die than go back, meanwhile they went back after being incarcerated the first time due to carrying a gun as a felon, and for having under a gram of cocaine on em, and despite that breaking the law, upon returning their only job choice besides doing entry level manual labor was selling dope again. I hope the friend I'm speaking of stays out but, considering everything he's likely not gonna or will die before goin back. bein institutionalized is so hard and all he was focused on doing after his first incarceration was setting up his family with a nest egg and a solid home. I hope I'm able to do some good and pushing him to license in the trades he is experienced in makes a difference. it's not as simple as it looks and criminal justice reform starts with banning the privatization of prison and jail and juvie

Bridgeport CT is rough!!

Just listening to this guy talk you can tell how brilliant he is. Glad he got a second chance to help impact the world in a positive way. Great interview Ian . I’ve been hooked on your channel the last week or so just binge watching every interview. It’s great content keep up the good work man!

*"OD on Benadryl"* Really glad he didn't try that, would have taken a handful and found out the hard way there's an extremely high chance you won't die, you'll just spend the next 8-16+ hours in an extremely uncomfortable, delirious state. Very realistic, sometimes terrifying hallucinations mixed with extreme confusion from what I've read. Doesn't sound like a fun way to spend over half a day... Edit- Man, again with the over the counter sleep aids as an end all after the 3rd arrest. If it was just diphenhydramine hcl, he'd have very likely been completely fine. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad he didn't do it just because of what it represented but also because he'd have had a horrible experience too. Lot of drugs that people assume taking a full bottle of would be deadly when it's not. There's going to be multiple negative side effects but death probably won't be one of them.

How is not the time for puffy references lol

Did Louis ever mention what part of Bridgeport he's from? I am curious. If I had to guess i would say maybe the Father Panik Village area (eastside) But those projects were demolished in the early 90's. My Roommate spent a total of 19 years in CT DOC Systems. He has over 2 years of sobriety and is on his way to becoming a recovery coach for CCAR right now. Good stuff to see!

@bigguccik8290

Жыл бұрын

He’s from the east end that’s my pops

"look at your message requests" lol.

you're videos are great! Maybe try to get Larry Lawton and Jess Kent? They're both for prison reform and have great stories!!!

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

We’re interviewing Larry next month! Working on Jess!

My Mama always said do it alone 🎯

His guys great, I just wish he told us his name at the beginning or something…

Ian please keep this up man you are gonna blow up

It should have been Louis E. Reed. E for “etcetera”. Holy shit.

This dude seems like he'll do great outside prison

Bro really came back over $3 worth of crack trying to get his money back then he shot bro😂😂😂

🔥🔥🔥🔥

I smell cap 👃🏻👃🏻👃🏻👃🏻🧢🧢🧢🧢 Lot of things off about this guy, but to each their own lol

@bigguccik8290

Жыл бұрын

What’s off ? Ask me I’m his son

Dude shot a 5 year old? Can’t believe they let him out. Should’ve locked him up and threw away the key. Who cares if he’s “doing good” now. What he did is UNFORGIVEABLE.

30:30 he said earlier he wanted to live like Puff Daddy. That’s why he said “take dat take dat take dat” .. Diddy’s signature catchphrase. 💯 🤔

Is he related to the jones family from Bridgeport CT ? Big time players

I don't know I don't believe this dude. Sounds like he bends the truth to me

@KenKaniffFromConnecticut

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, me either! I definitely wouldn’t trust him with anything, that’s for sure! I also don’t think that he will stay out of jail… I looked him up, and he’s had several recent run-ins with the law, which weren’t mentioned at all.

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

@@KenKaniffFromConnecticut he spoke about those in the interview!

@bigguccik8290

Жыл бұрын

My dads not lying. Ask me what you wanna know & I’ll answer

@erin4057

4 ай бұрын

@@bigguccik8290Always some ignorant folks in the comments… your pops is a real one. I know this was almost a year ago, but this is one of the most impressive interviews I’ve ever seen. Glad you guys have such a good relationship.

Illegal business and real blood family never mixes well.

Family 🤞🏽

57:50 welcome to life of your average citiizen in America brother

Ian, bro, I gotta level with you. As an alcoholic, I can see that you're drinking before recording with your mannerisms. Your face is red like a drinker's would be. Please drink safely. Your second shot shouldn't be hindered by liver failure. Big love.

@ianbickCT

Жыл бұрын

Haha man I don’t drink 😂 only socially here and there

@G_FRE

Жыл бұрын

​​@@ianbickCT Respect. Sorry man, even though it was misguided just trying to look out lol. Have a good night man

Can’t believe this channel isn’t beating that dude Jonny or whatever tf his name is

@bandccoresohio

Жыл бұрын

Its beating Ian's little pickle 🥒🥒🥒🥒 tho

42:50 fun fact you cant overdose on Benadryl

This stuff is by design.....and it it aint HIS.! love u Sun !!!!

I dunno. Not 100% sure this was my favourite interview. Starting off with correcting the name you used for him, which was kinda ... ego ridden. There were a lot of demands and such, might have been nice to hear about paying back to his victims; probably I'll take some crap for saying this but having been a taker for many years, he seems to have turned his life around to be a demander; not much different.

I enjoy your pod dude, have watched every episode. Why are you always red? Not poking fun just curious. Also u gotta change your intro. It is cringe af and may turn people away before they can get to the meat of the pod. Good shit though keep grinding bro!!

A lot of these guys have on their face as they go down memory lane smfh are you really evolved?

I may just be a warehouse guy but I've never been dumb enough to land myself in prison 😉

I know it goes against everyone's moral compass, but your interview manner is such that I think you should find a chomo willing to come in for an interview. Yeah, we all hate chomos and sex offenders in general, but I'm interested in what you can extract from one of them.

1/2 of all these prison stories are bullshit. Amazing that y’all fall for them. Pure entertainment

I know this Ian guy is just getting started but my god… he has guests that have amazing stories and he asks TERRIBLE questions…. So annoying

Love u ian, but man u need to be a better host. Beed some proactive listening and attention to detail in these conversations you having

It’s hard to listen to someone that isn’t educated but thinks they have a large vocabulary….drives me nuts lol

Warning: B O R I N G

Homie is sharp.

Shit 14 year old would shoot a 25 year old if you in the game play to win play to live anything else is uncivilized

Holy fuck bro chill on the intro we can read

Unbelievable 14 years in prison and the baby momma still need that child support 😅

@janeenstiffler

Күн бұрын

How dare her.