December 21, 2025

I Was A New York ATF Agent For 20 Years | Eric Immesberger

2 hours 43 minutes

Eric Immesberger spent over 20 years as a New York ATF agent, working undercover, taking down violent criminals, dismantling gun-trafficking networks, and operating inside some of the most dangerous environments in the country. In this episode, Eric shares the real stories behind his career—from his early years as a Brooklyn detective to high-risk federal operations, major crime investigations, and the intense pressure of hunting armed offenders in New York. He opens up about the violence he witnessed, the criminals he pursued, the psychological toll of undercover work, and the personal sacrifices required to do the job. This interview dives deep into the realities of federal law enforcement: firearms trafficking, gang cases, task-force operations, trauma, mental health, and life after retirement. If you’re interested in true crime, federal agents, New York law enforcement, or raw stories of danger, survival, and justice, this is one of the most revealing conversations you’ll hear.

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Connect with Eric Immesberger:

Website: https://www.ericimmesberger.com/

Support his wood work business: https://www.instagram.com/sendit_woodworking/

Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:

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Timestamps:

00:00 – The Mindset of Cooperation: ATF, First Impressions & Federal Reality

03:30 – From the Ground Up: Early Career & Entering Law Enforcement

10:00 – Growing Up Hard: Tough Childhood, Discipline & Survival Lessons

15:00 – Why I Became a Cop: Influences, Motivation & Education

22:00 – Becoming a Detective: College to the Brooklyn DA’s Office

27:00 – Federal Guidelines & Cooperation: The Decisions That Change Lives

36:00 – Confidential Informants: The Gray Area Between Justice & Survival

45:00 – Inside Federal Prison: Chaos, Power & Unspoken Rules

01:01:00 – Undercover Operations & Wild Prison Stories

01:14:00 – Breaking Into the ATF: Obsession, Rejection & Relentless Drive

01:22:00 – Explosive Federal Case: The “House of Gay” Home Invasion

01:38:00 – Entrapment vs. Real Criminals: How ATF Builds Cases

01:47:00 – Gunfights, Chases & Leadership Under Fire

02:08:00 – The Violent World of Federal Law Enforcement: Mental Toll & Trauma

02:24:00 – Walking Away: Retirement, Burnout & The True Cost of the Job

02:34:00 – Final Reflections: Street Lessons, Storytelling & Life Advice

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December 21, 2025

I Was A New York ATF Agent For 20 Years | Eric Immesberger

2 hours 43 minutes

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#ATFAgent #FederalAgent #LawEnforcementStories #CrimeInterview #UndercoverOperations #TrueCrimePodcast #JusticeSystem #lockedinpodcast

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Thanks to AURA FRAMES, BLUECHEW & PRIZEPICKS 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

Prizepicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!

_____________________________________________

Connect with Eric Immesberger:

Website: https://www.ericimmesberger.com/

Support his wood work business: https://www.instagram.com/sendit_woodworking/

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

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