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How I Survived Texas State Jails & Prisons | Corey Simek
Cory Simek grew up in Texas surrounded by crime and addiction, with both of his parents involved in drug dealing and his father eventually sentenced to prison. Following in his family’s footsteps, Cory found himself in and out of Texas jails before ultimately receiving a state prison sentence. In this episode, Cory shares what it was really like surviving Texas state jails and prisons, including running with an independent prison group, navigating constant violence, and learning the unspoken rules of life behind bars. He opens up about how his upbringing shaped his choices, the realities of incarceration in Texas, and the moments that forced him to confront where his life was headed.
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#TexasPrison #PrisonSurvival #PrisonLife #StatePrison #TrueCrime #LifeInPrison #PrisonStories #incarceration
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Thank you to WARBY PARKER and LUCY for sponsoring this episode:
WARBY PARKER: Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at https://warbyparker.com/LOCKEDIN — using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #addictionrecovery
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LUCY: Go to HTTP://LUCY.CO/IANBICK and use promo code IANBICK to get 20% off your first order.
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Connect with Corey Simek:
https://linktr.ee/corywiththekeys
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Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:
https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en
https://ianbick.com/
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Shop Locked In Merch:
http://www.ianbick.com/shop
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Timestamps:
00:00 Jail Respect, Survival Rules, and the Inmate Code
00:58 Meet Cory: A Life Shaped by the Streets
01:16 Growing Up in Texas: Family, Environment, and Early Influence
03:33 A Double Life, Childhood Trauma, and Loss
05:39 Early Exposure and a Parent’s Relapse
06:09 Childhood Anxiety, Pressure, and Coping Mechanisms
06:12 Teenage Years: Hustling, and Fast Money
08:22 Escalation to Street Dealing
10:31 Proving Himself, Reputation, and Street Mentality
11:08 When Street Life Turns Dangerous
12:19 Living Alone at 16 and Losing Stability
13:44 School Struggles, Chaos, and Loss of Control
14:52 First Arrest and Learning Jail Survival
15:55 Racial Politics and Jail Dynamics
17:15 State Jail Life: Gangs, Woods, and Staying Alive
22:07 Lockdowns, Group Tensions, and Constant Pressure
24:41 Standing Alone and the Cost of Independence
27:02 Culture Shock Inside State Jail
28:22 The Revolving Door: Getting Out, Getting Locked Up Again
32:31 Pregnancy, DNA Results, and Emotional Breakdown
37:00 Probation, Trap Life, and Getting Caught Again
41:35 Facing a Five-Year Prison Sentence
44:31 Inside State Prison: Daily Life and Harsh Realities
53:15 Hitting Rock Bottom: Isolation and Mental Reinvention
57:21 Unit Transfers, Prison Politics, and Power Shifts
01:05:18 Gang Politics, Violent Fights, and Survival Challenges
01:15:11 Release Day and Reentering Society
01:20:32 Rebuilding Life After Prison Against the Odds
01:23:01 Success After Prison: Real Estate, Music, and Purpose
01:25:04 Final Reflections: Change, Redemption, and Prison Reform
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Cory Simek grew up in Texas surrounded by crime and addiction, with both of his parents involved in drug dealing and his father eventually sentenced to prison. Following in his family’s footsteps, Cory found himself in and out of Texas jails before ultimately receiving a state prison sentence. In this episode, Cory shares what it was really like surviving Texas state jails and prisons, including running with an independent prison group, navigating constant violence, and learning the unspoken rules of life behind bars. He opens up about how his upbringing shaped his choices, the realities of incarceration in Texas, and the moments that forced him to confront where his life was headed.
_____________________________________________
#TexasPrison #PrisonSurvival #PrisonLife #StatePrison #TrueCrime #LifeInPrison #PrisonStories #incarceration
_____________________________________________
Thank you to WARBY PARKER and LUCY for sponsoring this episode:
WARBY PARKER: Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at https://warbyparker.com/LOCKEDIN — using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #addictionrecovery
_____________________________________________
LUCY: Go to HTTP://LUCY.CO/IANBICK and use promo code IANBICK to get 20% off your first order.
_____________________________________________
Connect with Corey Simek:
https://linktr.ee/corywiththekeys
_____________________________________________
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 Jail Respect, Survival Rules, and the Inmate Code
00:58 Meet Cory: A Life Shaped by the Streets
01:16 Growing Up in Texas: Family, Environment, and Early Influence
03:33 A Double Life, Childhood Trauma, and Loss
05:39 Early Exposure and a Parent’s Relapse
06:09 Childhood Anxiety, Pressure, and Coping Mechanisms
06:12 Teenage Years: Hustling, and Fast Money
08:22 Escalation to Street Dealing
10:31 Proving Himself, Reputation, and Street Mentality
11:08 When Street Life Turns Dangerous
12:19 Living Alone at 16 and Losing Stability
13:44 School Struggles, Chaos, and Loss of Control
14:52 First Arrest and Learning Jail Survival
15:55 Racial Politics and Jail Dynamics
17:15 State Jail Life: Gangs, Woods, and Staying Alive
22:07 Lockdowns, Group Tensions, and Constant Pressure
24:41 Standing Alone and the Cost of Independence
27:02 Culture Shock Inside State Jail
28:22 The Revolving Door: Getting Out, Getting Locked Up Again
32:31 Pregnancy, DNA Results, and Emotional Breakdown
37:00 Probation, Trap Life, and Getting Caught Again
41:35 Facing a Five-Year Prison Sentence
44:31 Inside State Prison: Daily Life and Harsh Realities
53:15 Hitting Rock Bottom: Isolation and Mental Reinvention
57:21 Unit Transfers, Prison Politics, and Power Shifts
01:05:18 Gang Politics, Violent Fights, and Survival Challenges
01:15:11 Release Day and Reentering Society
01:20:32 Rebuilding Life After Prison Against the Odds
01:23:01 Success After Prison: Real Estate, Music, and Purpose
01:25:04 Final Reflections: Change, Redemption, and Prison Reform
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