Kate Vlasek and Lauryn Hunter are two women in their mid-thirties who generally geek out about all things pop culture, particularly nostalgic pop culture. A spur-of-the-moment purchase of a random assortment of Baby-Sitters Club books on eBay sparked the excitement that would become Generation BSC. And what is Generation BSC? First, it’s a micro-generation Kate and Lauryn have identified with between Generation X and Millennials. This micro-generation has also been called the Oregon Trail Ge ...
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We all make mistakes, experience failure and fall down in life. But if you decide to get back up and use it as a fuel to your fire, you can choose to not let it define you. Join Ian Bick as he interviews former prison inmates, law enforcement officers, lawyers & those who have been affected by the criminal justice system. Listen to how these individuals dealt with real danger, depression, self-worth, and what they did to overcome it. These are the stories that will not only give you hope, bu ...
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We're back with our new season and second mystery! The kids in Stoneybrook decide to elect Sitter of the Month, which goes about as well as usual when our girls compete, but this time there's someone playing pranks on all of them... except Kristy. There are many mysteries throughout that we discuss and unpack, but it's no mystery how excited we are…
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EM026: Emergency Meeting - Announcing our next season!
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Kate and Lauryn check in to provide an update on when our next season returns! We'll be back with new episodes starting Tuesday, July 2, with more episodes to follow every two weeks through July and August. We're so happy to be back and to share more books with all of you! Follow us! Instagram and Twitter: @generationbsc Contact us! E-mail: generat…
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EM025: Emergency Meeting - It's no April fool!
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Hello, friends!! Kate and Lauryn are checking in with you all after a long and unexpected break. We're here with an update on what's been going on, what we've been doing, and what we're planning for the future of Generation BSC. Long story short, we're in it for the long haul and will be back soon with our next season. We've missed you all and can'…
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Re-Read 017: Mary Anne and the Bad Luck Mystery!
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In honor of Halloween, we're doing a re-read episode where we revisit our discussion of Mary Anne and the Bad Luck Mystery - one of our first spooky books! Follow us! Instagram and Twitter: @generationbsc Follow Kelly and It's a Clue! Instagram: @stitchykelly and @itsacluepodcast Contact us! E-mail: generationbsc@gmail.com Generation BSC logo creat…
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Re-Watch 11: Emergency Meeting - Netflix Season Two, Episode Four: Jessi and the Superbrat!
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As promised after our discussion last week, we're revisiting our discussion of the Netflix series episode, Jessi and the Superbrat. We'll be back next week, on Halloween, with a Halloween-themed re-read episode and then our season finale will be on November 14 with more details about when we'll be back and about our Patreon. Follow us! Instagram an…
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Episode 049: Claudia and the Genius of Elm Street!
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Claudia gets a regular babysitting job with a genius child star named Rosie Wilder. Rosie's parents have done a real number on her and she spends all her time taking lessons, practicing, and working (and regurgitating lines from her parents about said career and her life generally). It's a real contrast with the home life of our Superbrat Derek Mas…
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It's the volunteering book! Jessi gets interested in volunteering at Stoneybrook Elementary to keep a club where the kids do good deeds in the community and brings the rest of the BSC along. The SES school club included a girl named Danielle who is recovering from leukemia and who connects with Becca, Charlotte, and Jessi and ends up with a BSC uni…
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Mallory is all about winning a writing competition at Stoneybrook Middle School for Young Authors' Day (that inexplicably has nothing to do with the 8th grade author projects from Mary Anne Misses Logan). Her inability to find time to work on her submission without constant interruption reveals just how far her parentification goes and she finally …
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It's our first mystery! And the biggest mystery for us going in was what our mystery episodes might look like and how they might be different from our regular series or super special episodes. Join us to find out just how different this might be as we discuss a so-called "mystery" that maybe isn't so much? Stacey's babysitting when a ring goes miss…
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Re-Read! 038 - Kristy's Mystery Admirer!!
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In honor of Kate's original Hodges Solieau artwork from this book, we're doing a re-read episode where we revisit our discussion of the book with our very special guest, Kelly Biscopink, co-host of It's a Clue (which returns with a new season this month)! Follow us! Instagram and Twitter: @generationbsc Follow Kelly and It's a Clue! Instagram: @sti…
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How A Police Officer Is Treated In PRISON | Jeff Asher
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Jeff Asher served in the United States Marines before becoming a Police Officer in his hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts. After nearly 16 years on the force and a series of reprimands regarding violent incidents with civilians, Jeff is sentenced to prison. In this episode we learn about Jeff's upbringing, serving during Desert Storm, life as a…
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Joining a PRISON GANG & Getting Teeth Knocked Out By a C.O | NS Brooklyn
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Raised in Brooklyn by his father and step mom, Stan is charged with his first crime at 11 years old. Not too long after, Stan starts skipping school, leading him on a path to even more trouble. In this episode we follow Stan's story of constant prison visits, spending months at a time in solitary and his time as a prison gang member. Connect with N…
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Episode 046: Mary Anne Misses Logan!
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We were dreading the return of the Mary Anne and Logan ship, but it turns out Logan was kind of a non-entity considering his name is in the title, and Mary Anne is much more level headed and reasonable about missing him on their road to reconciliation. But what we missed in melodrama from Mary Anne, we made up for in spades with Cokie Mason antics,…
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KINGPIN Reveals His Multi-Million Dollar Crime Ring & Surviving PRISON | Devin Reilly
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Coming from a good family, Devin Reilly is a natural born entrepreneur. Before heading off to college, Devin is introduced to the world of drugs and gambling, leading him to build a successful business off of illegal activities. As time goes on, Devin's operation expands, resulting in the creation of a multi-million dollar crime ring. After years o…
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CONVICTED of Attempted Murder & Sent to RIKERS ISLAND at 16 yrs old | Melvin Acevedo
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Raised in the Bronx by his mother after his father is sentenced to prison, teenage Melvin starts down a path of crime. It doesn't take long for Melvin to get in over his head and find himself facing second degree attempted m*rder charges. Sentenced to spend jail time at the infamous Rikers Island, we learn how Melvin navigated the system and what h…
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SURVIVING 10 Years In VIOLENT Federal PRISONS | Mykal Hall
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After selling guns to undercover agents and going on the run, teenager Mykal Hall is sentenced to 10 years in the federal prison system. In this episode we dive into the violence that occurs in some of America's roughest prisons, what Mykal had to do in order to survive a 10 year prison sentence and how he was able to turn it all around after losin…
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Iraq War Veteran SURVIVING Mine Fields, PTSD and Addiction | Josh Austin Pt. 2
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After receiving backlash from his first interview with Josh Austin, Ian Bick invited Josh back for part 2. In this episode we dive into Josh's experience in the military, what exactly he experienced during the Iraq War and the addiction that developed from it. Connect with Josh Austin: Email: defeatedpodcast2152020@gmail.com 00:00 Intro 01:52 Enlis…
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Re-Watch 10: Emergency Meeting - Netflix Season Two, Episode Eight: Kristy and the Baby Parade!!
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As promised in our last episode, we're revisiting our discussion of the series ( :( ) finale of the Netflix Baby-Sitters Club series to compare and contrast with the book, as we hadn't read the book before that episode aired and we discussed it. We'll see you in two weeks for our next regularly-scheduled episode! Follow us! Instagram and Twitter: @…
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Bookie For The MOB And SURVIVING Max Federal PRISON | Chicky Cecchetelli
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Former Bookie for the Genovese Crime Family David "Chicky" Cecchetelli sits down to share his story from growing up in Springfield, Massachusetts to landing a job with the mob and being sentenced to federal prison.....twice. In this episode we dive into Chicky's upbringing, what working for the mob is really like and how Chicky was able to survive …
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Beat Up By The Police | Kyle Hunter
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Moving throughout Illinois as a child, Kyle Hunter starts getting into trouble at school, leading him down a path of fights and drugs. In this episode we dive into Kyle's early childhood, his downward spiral into crime, his many run ins with law enforcement and the moment that changed his life forever and put him onto a path towards success. Connec…
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Danbury Trashers, PRISON & 24 Hours To Get DRAKE A Jersey | AJ Galante
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As a teenager, AJ Galante was the youngest person to ever be president of a professional ice hockey team. Purchased by his father, James Galante, the team was called the Danbury Trashers. After AJ’s father gets swept up in a federal indictment and sentenced to years in Federal prison, the team is disbanded and AJ is forced to navigate life without …
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How I SURVIVED 10 Years In PRISON With Teresa Giudice & Lauryn Hill | Dr. Clover Perez
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Several years after creating and operating a successful business relating to immigration law, Dr Clover Perez is arrested on Federal Criminal Charges. Dragged through the Criminal Justice System, Dr Perez is sentenced to 10 years in a Federal Prison Camp. In this episode we hear Dr Perez's story of loss, navigating the criminal justice system, spen…
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Episode 045: Kristy and the Baby Parade!
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It's the book where everyone's obsessed with babies! Our girls take an infant care class and are immediately inundated with jobs sitting for babies, which coincides with the bi-annual baby parade in Stoneybrook. The Baby-Sitters Club decides to enter a float and it goes disastrously, but they ultimately learn that communication is key to success. T…
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Night Out Ends In Attempted MURDER Charges | Frank Benton
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Growing up in a family of 8 in a rough neighborhood with no father, Frank Benton starts down a path of getting into trouble. One night in particular would change his life forever after it goes horribly wrong, resulting in a 5+ year Pennsylvania State Prison sentence. Listen to Franks upbringing, downfall and how he was able to turn it all around. C…
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MLB Prospect Loses Everything & Spends 10 Years In Prison | Daniel Collins
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With his father dedicating his life to seeing that his son plays professional baseball, Danny Collins is selected to play Minor League Baseball as a late-round draft pick under the Atlanta Braves organization. As a potential prospect to play for the major leagues, Danny's partying and drug addiction catch up to him - causing him to lose everything …
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Joining A GANG at 13 Years Old | Bill Staxx
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Growing up in a bad neighborhood, Bill finds himself joining a local gang by the time he's 13 years old. Between the ages of 13 and 32, Bill is arrested nearly 30 times and finds himself in and out of Connecticut State Prisons. Listen to find out what it's like to be in a gang at 13 years old, how Bill survived his countless prison stays and how he…
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Preacher’s Son Joins A PRISON GANG | Jumpsuit Pablo
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Born Paul White and given the nickname Jumpsuit Pablo in prison, Paul goes from preacher’s son to a prison gang member by the time he’s 22 years old. In this episode we hear how Jumpsuit first got involved in crime, what it was like to spend a decade in a South Carolina state prison and how he was able to turn it into a social media persona. Connec…
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Summer Semester has arrived and we're back with a new super special! We're joined by YA librarian, Crissy Varnell of the Chattanooga Public Library, to discuss another two-week vacation from school for our babysitters, this time with a trip for all of them to New York City, inspired by Claudia's desire to attend a specific art school during the bre…
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Growing up in poverty and trying to escape his deadbeat father, a teenage Jay Williams begins a life of crime which results in a 10 year prison stint. Listen to find out about the crime that lands Jay in prison, surviving a 10 year sentence and how he was able to turn it into becoming one of YouTube's biggest prison content creators. Connect with J…
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Forced to FIGHT a PRISON CHOMO | Dylan Price
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Growing up in a broken home, Dylan Price quickly becomes an addict, doing whatever he needed to do to fuel his addiction. With the law eventually catching up to him, Dylan is sent to a state prison where something happens to him that will change his life forever. Listen to Dylan's story of addiction, crime, trauma, heartbreak, & desperation and fin…
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VETERAN Hooked On HUFFING | Josh Austin
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After experiencing trauma in the military, Josh Austin starts abusing inhalants. Discharged from the service and trying to put his life together, Josh's addiction brings him down a path of destruction causing him to lose everything. Listen to Josh's story of addiction, PTSD and struggle unfold and see how he is able to turn his life around. Connect…
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My PRISON Cell Mate Was A CHOMO | Jamie Foltz
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Battling addiction, Jamie Foltz robs a pharmacy and gets away with it.....until 5 years later when the feds solve the case and arrest him. Sentenced to years in a federal prison, Jamie learns how to adapt and survive in some of the toughest prisons in America. Connect with Jamie Foltz: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@UCuwh2a-ypfEFhBiGB6xyGzg Facebook…
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EM024: Emergency Meeting - Good Riddance, Cokie Mason!
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Hello, fellow members of Generation BSC!! Kate and Lauryn are back after their extended fall and winter break and are so happy to be back to reading and discussing the Baby-Sitters Club! We discuss where we've been and our plans for the near and distant future when it comes to the podcast. We're back for our summer semester season and can't wait to…
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After getting into an altercation with his sister's boyfriend, 22-year-old Josh Holi starts shooting. After being a fugitive from law enforcement for over a year, Josh is apprehended and sentenced to prison. Listen to Josh's story unfold and how he was able to not only make peace, but turn his life around. Connect with Josh Holi: https://www.instag…
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HOW I SURVIVED The Most Dangerous PRISON In America | Chad Marks
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Growing up surrounded by crime, Chad Marks is sentenced to 40 years in prison by the time he turns 23 years old. In this interview we hear how Chad navigated some of America's Toughest Prisons, became a lawyer while inside prison and how he managed to get released nearly 20 years early. Connect with Chad Marks: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodonthera…
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ARMED ROBBERY at 15 Years Old | Jesse Lovic
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Growing up in a broken home, Jesse Lovic commits an armed robbery at 15 years old and gets charged as an adult. Sent to county jail as a minor, we hear how Jesse navigates the criminal justice system and how he is ultimately able to turn his life around. Connect with Ian Bick: https://www.ianbick.com/ Subscribe to our membership program on YouTube …
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I Was Sent To A SUPERMAX PRISON For FRAUD | Ryan Thayer
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After finishing high school, Ryan Thayer decided to work for his father's construction company. Fueled by his ambition, Ryan decides to expand, taking on more clients and jobs than he could handle. It didn't take long for him to hit cash flow issues, causing him to engage in fraudulent transactions with insurance companies. Railroaded by the Justic…
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MOBSTER Reveals How He Made MILLIONS Stealing Diamonds | Larry Lawton
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Larry Lawton is an American ex-convict, author, paralegal, motivational speaker, and social media star. Lawton gained notoriety for committing a string of jewelry store robberies along the Atlantic Seaboard prior to his arrest in 1996. He spent 12 years in federal prison - spending time in some of the toughest Federal Penitentiaries - and once rele…
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PRISON Paperwork Checker | JD Delay
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JD Delay is back for Part 2 to dive into house arrest, his personal life, personal struggles and building his brand on social media. Check out my first Interview with JD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktdWifqeDd4&t=3296s Connect with JD Delay: https://www.youtube.com/@UCwwRzW41YdhO2O0klNkttUA Connect with Ian Bick: https://www.ianbick.com/ Subscr…
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Brothers Sentenced To LIFE IN PRISON | Lyle and Lonnie Jones
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Lyle and Lonnie Jones went from growing up in a good family with parents who were pillars of their community to being sentenced to life in federal prison after their drug empire came tumbling down. Listen to Lyle and Lonnie share their heartbreaking story of their rise and fall in the drug business and how they were able to get a second chance at l…
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RELATIONSHIP With A PRISON Guard | Ginjer Wulff
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Struggling with drug addiction, Ginjer Wulff gets behind the wheel of her car while under the influence, resulting in a hit and run accident. Sentenced to prison time in a Florida State Prison for her actions: Ginjer gets a prison tattoo, develops prison hustles and finds herself in an inappropriate relationship with a correctional officer. Connect…
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The CARTEL Connect | Johnny Mitchell
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Johnny Mitchell knew as a teenager that he wanted to sell drugs. By the time he was in his early 20's, Johnny was able to form connections with Cartel Distributors and create a Marijuana business that raked in millions of dollars. It didn't take long for the law to catch up with him, resulting in spending time in Oregon State Prisons. Listen to Joh…
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Addicted to drugs and struggling with mental health issues at a young age, Jacob Rebb finds himself committing an unexpected act of violence against his parents that would change his family's life forever. Listen to Jacob's story unfold and find out how he was able to make it through this traumatic experience. Connect with Jacob Rebb: https://twitt…
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Growing up surrounded by crime, Timothy Miller finds himself sentenced to prison twice for gun offenses. Listen to Timothy evolve from a small time drug dealer to an entrepreneur and father. Connect with Timothy "Dice" Miller: https://instagram.com/dice_da_barber?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Connect with Ian Bick: https://www.ianbick.com/ Subscribe to our m…
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Despite coming from a good family and having all the advantages in life growing up, Nicole found her self surrounded by a world of drug addiction, crime & domestic abuse. It didn't take long to find herself sentenced to prison time where inmates gave her the nickname Barbie. Listen to Nicole tell her heartbreaking story and how she was able to over…
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I Printed ONE MILLION Dollars Of FAKE Money | Jeff Turner
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After counterfeiting over a million dollars, Jeffrey Turner is arrested and sent to federal prison. Law Enforcement thought his counterfeiting skills were so good, they gave him the name The Picasso of Counterfeit Money and enlisted his help to make training videos to help detect fake money. Listen to Jeff's crazy story unfold and find out how he w…
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Former INMATE Interviews PRISON C.O | Steve Purcell
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Former Federal Inmate Ian Bick interviews former C.O Steve Purcell to find out what it was like to work inside New York State Prisons. Connect with Ian Bick: https://www.ianbick.com/ Subscribe to our membership program on YouTube to get early access to interviews, see behind the scenes photos & more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRvVklIft6DMelV…
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I Was SHOT At 14 Years Old | Louis L Reed
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Exposed to a life of crime as a child, Louis L Reed is sentenced to nearly 16 years in federal prison by the time he turns 22 years old. Listen to Louis's traumatic story unfold in this tell-all interview and find out how he was able to become a symbol for hope & change. Connect with Louis L Reed: https://www.louislreed.org/ Connect with Ian Bick: …
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Locked In With Ian Bick Podcast | Episode Review
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Ian Bick reflects on the first 13 episodes of his hit podcast, Locked In with Ian Bick. Do you have an interesting story and want to be on the show? Email us at contact@ianbick.com New episodes every Thursday and Sunday at 7pm EST. Connect with Ian Bick: https://www.ianbick.com/ Subscribe to our membership program on YouTube to get early access to …
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