About this episode
George Santos sits down with Ian Bick for his most revealing interview yet — sharing how he went from serving in Congress to serving time behind bars. In this episode, Santos opens up about the investigations, the scandals, the pressure, the downfall, and what prison was really like on the inside. He discusses the moment everything came crashing down, how he survived prison life, what he learned about himself on the inside, and how he views his future now that he’s out. Santos also speaks candidly about corruption, power, public scrutiny, media narratives, and how quickly someone in politics can rise — and fall. Whether you know him from headlines, controversies, or comedy sketches, this conversation goes far beyond the memes and viral clips. This is George Santos telling his story in his own words: the mistakes, the reality check, the consequences, and the lessons he took from prison and public disgrace. #GeorgeSantos #PoliticalScandal #PrisonStories #TrueCrimePodcast #LockedInWithIanBick #FederalCase #PublicCorruption #redemptionstory Thank you to AURA FRAMES, BLUECHEW & CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LOCKEDIN. Promo Code LOCKEDIN BlueChew: Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code LOCKEDIN. Visit https://bluechew.com/ for more details and important safety information Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Connect with George Santos: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgesantosny/?hl=en X: https://x.com/Georgesantos Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 George Santos Interview Intro 02:35 Growing Up in Queens: Childhood, Family & Early Identity 06:11 Teen Years: Bullying, Ambition & First Taste of Politics 09:37 First Jobs, Hardship & Building a Career 13:39 Career Shifts: From Sales to Political Aspirations 18:10 Entering Politics: Motivation & Winning a Congressional Seat 23:52 Inside Congress: Daily Life, Pressure & Losing Control 27:00 What Being a Congressman Really Means 34:38 Scandals, Wealth Questions & Political Controversies 39:31 Campaign Funding, Donations & The Fallout 43:10 Media Frenzy, Vulnerability & Weaponized Politics 50:57 Indictment Breakdown: DOJ, Prosecutors & Court Reality 01:01:48 Life After Indictment & Expulsion from Congress 01:10:08 Prison Sentence: Emotional Toll & Facing Time 01:17:03 First Days in Prison: Shock, Fear & Reality 01:22:28 Inside Federal Prison: Culture, Routines & Staff 01:26:41 Solitary Confinement & Systemic Injustice 01:32:00 Release, Pardon & Returning Home 01:39:00 Lessons Learned, Redemption & Advocacy Work 01:44:36 Closing Thoughts: Misconceptions, Regret & Moving Forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices