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  • How Kyle Sandler Went From Fugitive To The Federal Prison Guru

    How Kyle Sandler Went From Fugitive To The Federal Prison Guru
    2025/04/13
    Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Kyle on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/federalprisontips/ Kyle on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@federalprisontips Nelson sits down with Kyle Sandler, the man behind the viral TikTok page @federalprisontips and the internet’s #1 source for all things federal prison. Known today as a trusted consultant who’s helped thousands of inmates and their families navigate the federal system, Kyle’s story begins in a much different place. Adopted as a child—an Asian kid raised by Jewish parents in Baltimore—Kyle got his first taste of legal heat as a teenage DJ nearly caught in a payola investigation. He pivoted and became a tech entrepreneur, founding the first Android blog and eventually selling it for $10 million. But success spiraled out of control when he raised too much investor capital, unknowingly violating federal securities laws and ultimately turning his operation into a Ponzi scheme. After receiving a target letter from the FBI, Kyle became a fugitive—until his eventual arrest and sentencing to 8 years in federal prison. From prison camps to lows and even a medium-security facility, Kyle’s time inside was anything but average. He reinvented himself as the go-to jailhouse lawyer, offering legal help and gaining the respect of inmates and staff alike. Today, he's made it his mission to educate others and bring transparency to the federal prison system through his viral content and consulting firm, Federal Prison Tips. This episode is packed with lessons, legal insights, and a jaw-dropping redemption story. We even talk about some of the most popular cases in the federal system today like, Diddy and Luigi Mangione and we get Kyle's thoughts on what's going to happen Don’t miss it. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 2:45 The Prison Content World 5:34 Kyle’s Story 13:15 Raising Money Becomes Breaking Federal law 18:20 FBI Finally Catches Kyle 23:30 Coming Out As Gay In Prison/Origins of Scamming 29:50 Surprise… Your Going Home 35:06 R. Kelly/DIddy’s Case/Big Meech 42:10 Becoming The Prison Avenger 48:00 Federal Prison Tips 55:30 Redemption 59:08 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 1 分
  • From Street Fights to Ink Master - Life of A Prison Tattoo Artist

    From Street Fights to Ink Master - Life of A Prison Tattoo Artist
    2025/04/06
    Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Klazzik on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/inkgod_klazzik/ Nelson sits down with Klazzik, a man whose journey from chaos to creativity is nothing short of remarkable. As a young man, Klazzik was consumed by violence—involved in over 37 street fights before adulthood and raised in a trap house where drug dealing was a daily reality. By his teenage years, he was selling crack, building a reputation that ultimately led to a federal investigation and a 10-year prison sentence. But behind bars, Klazzik found something unexpected—art. Rediscovering his passion for drawing, he became the go-to tattoo artist inside the prison system, earning respect across multiple facilities for his elite-level, freehand tattoo work. Now a free man, Klazzik has transformed his life, turning his past into purpose and building a thriving tattoo business on the outside. This is a story of survival, self-discovery, and redemption you won't want to miss. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 3:16 Childhood of Violence 14:45 Akron, Ohio: Murder Central 23:40 Middle School 32:42 Mom Passes Away/Living In The Street 43:25 Dropping Out From School/Full Time Street Life 55:00 Having A Daughter/Expanding The Drug Game 1:07:30 Mid-20’s 1:15:47 Catching a federal case 1:25:15 CCA Youngstown 1:31:15 Tattooing In Prison 1:43:30 Going From Ohio to Florida 1:55:55 Redemption 1:59:13 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 時間 12 分
  • When the Feds Come for Your Family – The Hidden Toll of Federal Indictments

    When the Feds Come for Your Family – The Hidden Toll of Federal Indictments
    2025/03/30
    Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Locked In with Ian Bick https://www.youtube.com/@ianbickCT Mr. Michael Bick on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stfcatering/ In this powerful and emotional episode, I sit down with Michael Bick, father of Ian Bick—host of Locked In with Ian Bick—to hear the untold side of what families endure when a loved one is indicted by the federal government. Michael opens up about the emotional chaos that surrounded Ian’s indictment and prison sentence, and the painful reality of being targeted himself by the FBI during the investigation. From being interrogated and having his words twisted in an attempt to build a case against his own son, to watching his family navigate one of the darkest chapters of their lives, Mr. Bick shares what it's really like when the system doesn’t just prosecute an individual—but pulls the entire family through the fire. This episode is a must-listen for anyone impacted by the justice system. Michael offers honest advice to families facing a similar fate and reminds us that when love is real, hardship only makes it stronger. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 1:50 Mr. Bick’s Story 4:09 Becoming Ian Bick’s Father 7:42 Ian Bick’ Night Club Business 13:07 Ian Starts Getting In Trouble 19:51 Ian Gets Arrested 24:00 Ian Violates Bond And To Prison 28:15 Ian’s Prison Stint 31:20 Ian Gets Released 36:20 Ian Goes Viral 41:20 Mr. Bick’s Advice To Other Families Going Through This 45:13 Redemption 50:57 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 分
  • Ian Bick Reveals The HARD Truth About Federal Prison Life

    Ian Bick Reveals The HARD Truth About Federal Prison Life
    2025/03/23
    Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Locked In with Ian Bick https://www.youtube.com/@ianbickCT Ian Bick on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/ Ian Bick joins the podcast to share his unbelievable journey from federal prison to podcasting success. At just 19 years old, Ian was sentenced to time in the federal system for wire fraud. He walks us through every gritty detail of his incarceration—from six brutal months in solitary confinement, to surviving the chaos of Ft. Dix, and finally reaching a federal prison camp before being released. But the story doesn’t end there. Ian opens up about rebuilding his life from the ground up—starting as a low-level employee at Whole Foods, eventually working his way up to a six-figure job, only to quit it all and risk $30,000 on credit cards to launch his podcast. That risk, paired with relentless drive, landed him in the spotlight with an HBO Max docuseries and one of the most talked-about true crime podcasts in the space. Chapters 0:00 Intro 5:21 Ian Goes To prison 9:53 Getting Sent To A REAL Prison: Fort Dix 13:01 C.O. Rats: Getting Transferred 18:15 The Camp & Getting Home 24:16 Whole Foods, The HBO Doc & Starting A Podcast 30:22 Taking The Risk 35:01 Ian Bick Today 42:54 Ian Bick’s Redemption 44:52 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 分
  • The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of America’s Most Infamous Con Man – Matt Cox

    The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of America’s Most Infamous Con Man – Matt Cox
    2025/03/22
    Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Inside True Crime with Matt Cox on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@InsideTrueCrime Matt Cox on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/insidetruecrime/ In this raw and emotional two-hour episode, I sit down with Matt Cox, once one of America’s most notorious con men, to dive deep into his redemption story like never before. Known for orchestrating a $40 million mortgage fraud scheme and landing on the FBI’s Most Wanted list, Matt takes us through the highs of his criminal empire, the shocking reality of getting caught, and the years he spent behind bars. But this isn’t just another crime story—this is about redemption. Matt opens up about the pain, regret, and lessons learned from his past, breaking down in tears multiple times as he reflects on his journey. From a life of deception to becoming a respected true crime podcaster and author, this conversation is unlike anything you’ve heard before. This is Matt Cox, unfiltered. Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:45 The 7.5 Hour Podcast 4:34 When Matt Cox Was Fresh Out… 15:01 Matt’s First Podcast Appearance 21:00 10 Million Views Later 34:18 The Fairy Godmother 44:45 Starting The Podcast 52:47 Getting A 2nd Chance 1:02:00 When Matt Started Getting Lucky 1:19:55 Back to how the podcast started 1:28:01 Best Podcast Stories of Inside True Crime 1:41:12 How Did Matt Cox Decide To Change? 1:53:59 Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 時間 7 分
  • The Former Fraudster Who Set Off A $7 Million Fraud Case

    The Former Fraudster Who Set Off A $7 Million Fraud Case
    2025/03/09
    Janel Baez on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/officialjanelbaez/Nelson Rodriguez Jr. on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/In this special first episode of Honor Among Thieves, the tables are turned as Miami-based journalist Janel Baez interviews the usual host, Nelson Rodriguez Jr., uncovering his story in raw detail like never before.For two hours, Nelson takes us deep into his past—his childhood, the influence of his stepfather, an infamous Miami underworld figure, and the moment greed pulled him into a $7 million health insurance fraud scheme. He reveals the highs of fast money and power, the shocking moment the FBI came knocking, and the hard realities of federal prison.Now free and determined to build something meaningful, Nelson shares his vision for Honor Among Thieves and what’s to come. This is the unfiltered, untold story of crime, consequence, and redemption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 時間 12 分
  • Ross Mandell's FIRST Day Out of Federal Custody

    Ross Mandell's FIRST Day Out of Federal Custody
    2025/03/02
    Montana Method Audio Bookhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1y5U4w3z43FRHvKc23dbMC?si=952c7b549d4748dfRoss Mandell on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/Connect With Nelson On All Platforms Through LinkMehttps://link.me/montanamethodmindsetFor the final episode of Montana Method Podcast, Sunday, March 2, 2025—14 months after it was recorded—the world finally gets to hear Ross Mandell’s first podcast on the very day he was released from federal custody. In this exclusive episode, Ross sits down with host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. to recount his nearly decade-long journey from the heights of Wall Street to the depths of the federal prison system. Once known as The Lord of London, Ross was the first American to take a company public in London, building Sky Capital into a $300 million powerhouse with $9 billion under discretion. At his peak, he had a net worth of over $100 million. But his empire came crashing down, leading to a conviction that put him behind bars for nearly ten years.Although today Ross is thriving, rapidly growing on social media and building Raw Media, back then, his future was uncertain. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Ross opens up about everything—his rise, his fall, the brutal realities of surviving in prison, and the mindset it took to step back into the world after a decade away. This is more than just a story of loss and redemption; it’s the moment a man reclaimed his freedom. Don’t miss this exclusive podcast episode only available here!Secured Funding! Mention you heard about them on the podcast!https://book.securedfundingllc.com/private-calendar284Use Promo code MONTANAhttps://gusvillajewelry.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 27 分
  • What Happens When COCAINE Takes Over Your Life

    What Happens When COCAINE Takes Over Your Life
    2025/02/23
    Montana Method Audio Bookhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1y5U4w3z43FRHvKc23dbMC?si=952c7b549d4748dfGeorge on instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gkit_fitness/Connect With Nelson On All Platforms Through LinkMehttps://link.me/montanamethodmindsetNelson sits down with George Kitmiridis, a Greek American native from Connecticut, who shares his raw, unfiltered journey through the grip of cocaine addiction. Once completely controlled by the substance, George recounts his tumultuous battles with personal demons, dangerous run-ins with the law, and the relentless chaos of addiction. His powerful story of survival and redemption offers a candid look at the darkest moments of his life and the hard-won path to recovery.Secured Funding! Mention you heard about them on the podcast!https://book.securedfundingllc.com/private-calendar284Use Promo code MONTANAhttps://gusvillajewelry.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 分