Prison Guard's Survival Guide: Tips And Secrets For Surviving Life Behind Bars | Michael Smith

[@Masticator93]

This isn't just one of the best videos you've done, this is one of the best interviews I've seen, period. Super interesting perspective.

[@ianbickCT]

Thank you so much

[@FlyingEagle41]

Great interview Ian. You don't see guards or cops like this guy anymore. Michael is a great guy.

[@ianbickCT]

Thanks so much!!

[@GuineaPigLover666]

This guy is Over exaggerating, just a little bit.I worked in prisons in the 80s in Texas, the worst of the worst.It was nothing like how this guy is explaining it

[@mattchristiansen2343]

🐀🐀🐀🐀

[@shacharesther5551]

One of my favorite episodes. Dear Smitty ,may HaShem continue guide you.

[@dannymuffintop]

Man, Ian kept his mouth shut for this one. Well done man, good to hear a story uninterrupted.

[@ianbickCT]

Hahaha thank you man

[@buffalobybicycle716]

27 years as a NYS prison guard. Retired 10 years ago - this interview brought me back on the job. Funny how many prisons are almost exactly the same down to the block letters representing the worst blocks. I can relate to just about every story Michael told.

[@davidbeaner4220]

This is the first heart felt guard interview. Big respect this man.

[@shortstack7857]

I watch all your videos and I am a huge fan. This was the best interview and most relatable to me. Keep up the good work.

[@ianbickCT]

Thank you so so much!

[@Raguru28]

Need a part 2 Ian, legit genuine dude, great interview

[@augustwebb]

He was respected and respectful because he understood and lived by the convict code to be respected by convicts you basically have to become one mentally Which is profound

[@marctodisco]

Truer words were never written. Well put.

[@zevolfearizona2113]

Former c/o here. That's as precise and simple as I've ever heard.

[@727SolutionsCoatings]

His was absolutely the best interview ever! Definitely need more OG prison guards like this Michael on!! Thanks for the awesome interview!

[@revolverdon]

I agree , as a former correction officer I too believe all police officers should have to spend a couple of years in corrections before policing. Gives a whole different prospective not to mention half or more would not make 1 month

[@lunsy9420]

The county I live in to get out on the road all cops have to spend a minimum of a year working at the jail.

[@billyminarik2126]

The future cops should do at least 2-3 years as a prison guard and to start your police career you should be put in the cities first than work to your retirement in a small town.

[@Horsebandit571]

@@lunsy9420that’s actually great. I’m a big advocate for that cause they hopefully won’t abuse their power as much.

[@joshadams2792]

You have to do 2 years as a co before you can become a sheriff here in our local county

[@chadfree5577]

​@@lunsy9420 was it Alabama. They do the same

[@npcforyou]

Excellent interview. Thanks to you and your guest.

[@stanlyjohn9347]

Brilliant podcast This guy is a top man, Thank you That time flew by Bring him back Ian

[@WestPhillyNa]

The infamous Caran Fromhold Correctional Facility CFCF 😂 I can relate because I was there it’s nothing nice

[@dmdennyphi]

Holmesburg,NE !!! Thanks for taking care of the streets and the Men the right way.

[@jasongibbons3913]

Wow that was one of your best episodes! I could listen to your channel all day! Keep up the good work!!!

[@ianbickCT]

Thank you Jason!!!

[@TeriyakiBoy]

Worked right across the street from CFCF for a couple years and catered to the LEO/MILITARY/first responders community around there and I used hear the craziest stories everyday

[@Coachcell]

U either talking about working at Mr. Chubby's or the uniform supply store in the commercial buildings across state rd 😂

[@arthurjohnson9872]

Nice interview, keep them coming

[@BoxerJoe1966]

I actually work with Smitty at his “dream job”. He runs our boxing gym and is as real as it gets. Good dude, honest, humble, proud, and a funny MFer. But I wouldn’t want to fight him 😂. Great interview. See you tomorrow brother 😂.

[@nicholaslandolina]

Yeah

[@evanberrios9445]

This guy is great! Thanks Smitty

[@slu4154]

Smitty is awesome, god bless Michael Smith!

[@tonyvera1902]

This man the real deal 👍❤️

[@wilbertogil3257]

This dude is as real as it gets God bless his soul, 🙏

[@fatbackwood5195]

Need another interview with him

[@dakf660]

This is a great interview!!

[@ashleyiervasi2934]

This guy is AWESOME!! What a great guy!!

[@jasonmacdonald27]

GREAT INTERVIEW 💪🏼 🇺🇸

[@hnmnjpa]

Graterford was no joke. Mad respect for this dude. Salute from the P 🫡💯

[@adrianakessler384]

After having student loans, I will say I have actually considered the fact, going to prison, I could get a degree. 📜 I have no record, but student 👩‍🎓 💸 loans tie you down anyways. I won’t do it, but I have honestly, considered going to prison for this reason. This is crazy that tuition prices has put an honest, no record individual considering this though just to defeat student loan debt & tuition. Crazy society is set up that way. Tuition is out of hand.

[@TOMBSTONEWHISPERZ]

Great video! I do understand I too am a retired Correctional Officer!

[@robertrudick2492]

A true down to earth guy.

[@pmiahky]

What a stand up guy. His stories sure sound like stuff from Oz. You must watch Ian! Ain’t an easy watch. Hardcore but excellent.

[@MichaelEdwardLee]

55:37 it comes from the old Coast guard Barracks in Cape May N.J.

[@RidingwithDylan]

Really really good interview keep them coming! 💪🔥🔥

[@ianbickCT]

Thank you!!!

[@Morgan423Z]

If anyone ever puts together "Locked In Bingo," I'm 99% certain that the free space in the center should be "Gladiator School." 😆

[@Helping.Homless1988]

It wouldn't be a free space then lol

[@dgilly8064]

I'm with you on the flying my man. The only planes I've been on is when I was being transported by the feds. I even told them I wasn't gettin' on the plane(for a few mins). I asked for something to make me sleep and everything... I got on the plane(twice with them), but never will I willingly. I understand how you feel!!

[@paulhoover1284]

Great interview...ya know!

[@jackdaniels4535]

Oh yeah we need a part 2

[@lunsy9420]

I thought for a minute that was Domenick Lombardozzi.

[@Swampfoxtrucking]

"If you disrespect Smitty, your goin to the cell" mad respect for this man.

[@Ksp0626]

Thanks for your service

[@joegormley5847]

Best episode yet.

[@ianbickCT]

Thank you!!

[@joegormley5847]

🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@w.m.t.4897]

Me and Burt Cooper were roommates in drug rehab back in the 90s called bowling green...

[@dirtlevel]

I was with him in white deer run 94

[@stevenfinch9026]

Great that thank u

[@Cheo_21]

Awesome interview

[@annettejones7282]

Great interview Ian ! Bring Schmidty back and IF you come to Philly make sure he chaperones you.

[@davemcdonald1453]

Great job that guy was interesting love your content

[@darrickbrown830]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽! I Pa. Born and raised about an hour outside Philly. don’t fly either I flew to Memphis and my doctor prescribed me some zanex two on the flight down and two for the flight home! I can drive 14 16 hours but I won’t fly for 20 minutes

[@louiselanthier5135]

M. Smith could watch the program "Mayday". I think the Tenerife accident (Pam Am/KML) story is really interesting.

[@donaldmay1931]

Being a CO definitely humbles you 100% true statement.

[@moniqueweerts1401]

Part 2 and a book please….😉

[@glizzygrimez7878]

Jay Williams needs to do a show wit this dude

[@decepticonavidgamer882]

This guy needs to write a book and audio read it could listen to this man until the cows came home

[@danielmiles6858]

I know a lot of people that have been in CFCF. They say it's one of tge most violent jail around

[@mattsweeny3957]

I love your unique personality Ian and I love Smitty..wanna buy him a Case of Irish Whiskey

[@mattsweeny3957]

You gotta be genuine but NOT a pushover

[@swallace330]

The sponsor videos are so cringy it nearly ruins the content

[@teno214]

Stop being a cry baby

[@am1frigider]

I agree. The cut offs ruin the long form format with a cringy voice

[@Nick__1192]

Best one yet

[@mattsweeny3957]

This boy is built like a Middle Linebacker..

[@dannymuffintop]

This dude is legit

[@Ironworks35]

This is the Philadelphia version of dropkick Murphy!

[@toshaturk3551]

Great sit down northeast Philly boul told it like it was

[@JShawnPaul]

Yet Another 👍🏼👍🏼🔥💯

[@annettejones7282]

Ian you do NOT want to come to Philly 😂😂😂 Geesus ! Maybe visit Bucks County.

[@HAHAZODIACK]

It’s very easy to gain your respect in any facility if you know what you’re doing you gotta know what you’re doing

[@adimeter]

Don't you also have to be physically strong?

[@Johngabe100]

How about clean the prison up and the guards actually protect the weak. Half the corruption going on in prisons takes s place because the guards look the other way. If they can’t do their job for what ever reason, find another way to make a living. If it’s an animal house inside….. then it sounds like administrative and guard staff allowing this crap.

[@SDF1982]

I was in 3 sci's in pa...also berks county jail..some stuff he says is half true....pa jail system isn't that bad compared to other states

[@lovenlightman]

Oz one of the Best shows ever ! Beacher ADEBIZI SAID .ALL ways some one trying to murdure another inmate Nino Schibetta the best Italian gangster I have ever seen

[@nicholaslandolina]

Hes pretty solid

[@stenchtrench9554]

Real life Mike from Breaking Bad.

[@ianbickCT]

You’re right!!

[@clydestilotv591]

Man, l wanna go back to prison, what can l do ?

[@adimeter]

How do you survive if you are small?

[@Waando_]

So this is who Jay Williams Lets Live Life be talking about

[@frankirfourfingers]

This guy seems genuine,but I can't help thinking back to that Sally Jessy show when everyone believed that Mafia cop scumbag lying his ass off and everyone thinking he was a hero... I hope I'm wrong because I do like this guy

[@SydneyGreenstreet1227]

Ian: “What’s a cell thief ?”🤔🤔

[@davidtack7766]

CFCF D2-2. 2001 Place was serious.

[@riskyplaysgames]

Amazing video, what I took from it was... go to prison, get a college degree 😂😂.

[@sushi6608]

Forgive this question if the answer should be obvious. Smitty said that someone had told him who had taken his cigarettes. Wasn’t that guy a snitch? Are there acceptable snitches or not, and how do you know the difference?

[@ironadversity2500]

Ian, I did an interview with Matt Cox back in 2022, and have since stated my own podcast. I work in Law Enforcement and would love to collaborate with you if that interests you. Please let me know if you see this.

[@allergyahead8128]

Standup guy ! realises respect is a two way street.

[@SCH00NY125]

Cfcf is a brutal place

[@southphillylilly]

2nd and Jackson here!!

[@diseasemccheese5162]

No chemistry at all lol😂

[@JimmyJohnson-uq6um]

I miss prison.

[@alexbanker9355]

It's never too late to come back

[@JimmyJohnson-uq6um]

@@alexbanker9355 just waiting for the right one, to make it all worth it. Good reason to treat people right and be a good person. Many are out here like me.

[@JimmyJohnson-uq6um]

@@alexbanker9355 I will when I find a worth it.

[@JimmyJohnson-uq6um]

@@alexbanker9355 Just looking for my huckleberry then Im goin in

[@jeffinphx517]

😅You miss the 🍇 jelly.😅 🥗🥗🥗👅👅👅🍆🍆🍆🍑🍑🍑🦄🌈☄️

[@Shaqad56]

Excuse me fella you want to get to the interview……geesh 😮

[@glendapurser5517]

You can't rat and You can't snitch? Yet you're a Police Officer upholding the law? Right is Right.. and Wrong is Wrong goes for everyone!

[@questlove_satx]

okay we get it about the Cheech and Chong

[@LancashireLad1975]

Back when proson was just like he described it. Now its full of rat inmates & pusay guards

[@Rock-oi1cd]

So this guy was a Philadelphia cop and a Pennsylvania correctional officer?

[@DiegoRamos-sh4xp]

SMITTY is a great guy Great interview and I never want to meet a “booty bandit” 😳

[@svrider2006s]

OG sounds like Vinny Paz

[@JacolbyMorrison]

Facts

[@mrmoosecreature]

I bet this guy was a guard when Jay Williams was in

[@quasipseudo1]

800 pushups in 20 minutes? BS. I spent 9 years in Army combat arms, and there were a lot of PT studs…. back in the 90s, the max for pushups (to get 100 points) was 82 perfect pushups; i saw a person break the 85 pushups mark a few times. i never saw anyone ever break 100 . And we worked out 1 - 2 hours every day.

[@pavlestanimirovic]

Hey Bick get this guy Paul Montana on asap

[@alphiethedog2141]

Nothing good happens after 10 pm.

[@UNSIGNEDARTISTASSASSIN]

Get dat man some water 😭😭😭

[@650AFTERHOURSOC]

This guy wouldn't be doing that in a California prison being locked up is very depressing in the last thing you want is a guard joking around with you.. yeah I'm out!

[@heaveymelt]

Who would want to be a cop nowadays anyways or prison guard no thanks

[@timothydurkan]

You know?.... right? x ♾️

[@lukefarrell3475]

Smithy was a horse. Don't let him fool you.

[@douglasrenteria3539]

lol