MrBeast locked me (a former criminal) and a former NYPD detective inside a prison for 100 days—here’s what really happened. In this exclusive interview, I sit down with my co-contestant Lenny Bradley to break down our experience surviving MrBeast’s viral 100-day challenge, how we each won $240,000, and what went down behind the scenes. From my past as a criminal who went to federal prison to sharing a cell with a retired cop, this is the unfiltered truth about one of MrBeast’s wildest social experiments. If you watched the video, you haven’t seen the full story—until now.

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MrBeast just dropped his 100 Days Cop vs Criminal Prison Challenge — and I was one of the contestants. For 100 days, I lived inside a prison MrBeast built, competing for a life-changing $500,000 prize. In this video, I’m breaking down exactly what it was really like, the challenges you didn’t see on camera, and the insane moments that never made the final cut. From the mental battles to the biggest behind-the-scenes secrets, this is my full, unfiltered reaction to the wildest MrBeast challenge ever. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to live in a MrBeast prison for 100 days, you’re about to find out.

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00:00 Introduction & My Backstory

03:33 Getting Cast in the Mr. Beast Video

07:07 Preparing for 100 Days Away

12:10 Arrival & First Impressions

18:10 Meeting Lenny & The Prison Setup

23:43 The Struggles of the First 10 Days

26:02 Adjusting to Challenge Life

29:10 Surviving on Repetitive Meals

36:26 Challenge Decisions & Life in the Cell

40:00 Books, Commissary & Passing Time

43:02 Counting Down & Milestone Days

51:00 Personal Reflection & Growth

56:00 The Final Days: Solitary and Temptation

01:04:09 Completing the Challenge & Full Circle

01:08:05 Closing Thoughts & Thank You

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Dr. Linda Varisco had it all — a wealthy upbringing in Long Island, a thriving chiropractic business, and a picture-perfect life. But when her marriage to a crack-addicted, cheating husband imploded, her world spiraled out of control. In a shocking twist, she got entangled with a criminal enterprise running through her business, leading to federal charges for conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud. In this entertaining and unfiltered interview, Dr. Varisco reveals how she went from living in luxury to serving a year and a day in federal prison — and how she rebuilt her life from the ground up.

00:00 Prison Stories & Bunkmate Drama

00:22 Introduction: Dr. Linda's Dramatic Life

01:46 Growing Up in Long Island

02:44 Family, Upbringing, and Parental Influence

05:33 Education, College and Career Choices

07:37 Switching to Chiropractic: Inspiration & Path

10:12 Starting Out as a Chiropractor

13:10 Early Business Partnerships and Trouble

16:02 Moving On: Cancun, Romance, & New Beginnings

18:08 Meeting Her Husband & Building the Business

21:02 Business Growth and Early Warnings

23:32 Betrayal, Lawsuits, and Business Collapse

25:43 Family Changes & Financial Struggles

28:08 Discovering Addiction & Heartbreak

32:32 Separation, Divorce, and Parental Challenges

36:46 The Aftermath: Rebuilding Business and Life

41:46 The Wrong Business Partners

44:35 The Big Mistake: Letting Others In

46:32 Warning Signs, Rapid Growth, and Anxiety

49:35 The FBI Raid: Clinic Seized

53:14 The Criminal Case & Legal Nightmare

57:04 Facing Federal Charges

01:00:01 The Trial, Plea, & Sentencing

01:04:09 Processing Prison & Self-Surrender

01:10:07 Prison Life: Friendships, Adjustment & Survival

01:16:16 Daily Reality & Finding Community in Prison

01:23:00 Loss, Tragedy, and Emotional Stories in Prison

01:26:30 Release, Halfway House, and Life After Prison

01:29:37 Rebuilding: New Career and Identity

01:33:31 Public Perception, Judgment, and Sharing the Story

01:36:01 Resilience and Lessons Learned

01:36:44 Final Thoughts, Humor, and Farewell

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NYPD Detective Vincent Guastamacchia spent 15 years serving New York City — starting as a housing cop, then working undercover narcotics, serving as a narcotics detective, and even becoming a hostage negotiator. In this candid interview, Vincent shares what day-to-day life was really like on the job, the inside stories from his career, and why police quotas in the NYPD are very real. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to patrol the streets of NYC, work undercover, and navigate the politics of policing, Vincent’s firsthand account pulls back the curtain on it all.

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Nick Marshal seemed like a regular kid from New Jersey — good family, middle-class upbringing, and a bright future. But peer pressure and street life led him into drug dealing while still in high school. By 20, Nick was deep in the game: selling, using, and even robbing his suppliers. He tried to walk away, but one final robbery got him caught — and landed him in prison. In this interview, Nick opens up about his rise and fall in the drug world, the day he got arrested, what prison was really like, and how he rebuilt his life in New York’s nightlife scene after serving 3 years behind bars.

00:00 The Setup: Chaos, Crime, and Fear

00:52 Meet Nick Marshall: Double Life Begins

02:15 Try Again: Writing and Redemption

04:53 Coming Clean: Telling His Story

05:36 Second Chances & Hard Work

06:55 Sponsor Break: Magic Mind

07:50 Early Years: Growing Up in New Jersey

09:02 Anger, Fights, and Bullying

11:39 First Job, First Crime

13:33 Drug Dealing Origins

15:55 Transferring Schools & More Trouble

20:10 The Teen Drug Game Ramps Up

22:43 Family Troubles & Selling Escalates

26:02 High Life, High Risk: Nightclubs & Escalation

30:16 Robbery Plans and Downfall

33:02 A Life Unraveling

36:40 Violent Turns and Final Heist

40:19 The Aftermath: Panic and Guilt

43:15 The Arrest: Facing Justice

50:19 Jail: First Experiences & Reality Sets In

01:05:00 Legal Battle: Attorneys and Pleas

01:16:08 A Shot at Redemption

01:21:22 Prison Time

01:38:09 Prison Lessons and Survival

01:50:19 Life After Prison: Rebuilding

01:56:03 What I Learned: Reflections and Advice

02:00:30 Closing Lessons & Farewell

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Taylor Cavanaugh’s journey is unlike anything you’ve heard. As a teenager with a criminal record, no one expected him to make it far—let alone become a Navy SEAL. But against all odds, Taylor completed BUD/S and joined SEAL Team 7. Just when it seemed like his life had turned around, legal trouble ended his military career. After being kicked out of the SEALs, Taylor spiraled into addiction and depression, eventually hitting rock bottom. That’s when he made a radical decision: to join the French Foreign Legion. In this interview, Taylor opens up about his fight for redemption, what it really takes to become a SEAL, and how he rebuilt his life from the ground up.

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Blake Fitzgerald was just a regular guy from Minnesota—until a side hustle on TikTok turned into a six-figure illegal gambling operation. After dropping out of college and bouncing between jobs, Blake discovered the world of gambling livestreams. Within months, he was pulling in over $100,000 running an underground gambling ring through social media. But the fast money came with heavy consequences. What started as a business turned into an addiction, and eventually, the law caught up with him. In this interview, Blake shares how he built the operation, how it spiraled out of control, and how he managed to escape prison time through a plea deal.

00:00 Introduction & The Shocking Call

00:34 Blake's Background and Upbringing

02:56 Childhood, Parents, and Lessons Learned

05:54 Family Dynamics & Early Life Challenges

13:04 College, Early Work, and First Adult Steps

17:15 Launching a Career: Sales, Oil Fields & Construction

20:51 Discovering Gambling Streams & TikTok Live

24:55 Explosive Growth on TikTok

31:36 Gambling Becomes a Business

38:28 The Illegal Gambling Model Starts

41:08 Managing Money, Moderators, and Viewers

43:43 High Stakes, Big Nights, and Addictive Success

47:35 TikTok Fame, Haters & Legal Gray Areas

55:10 The Investigation and Downfall

01:01:38 Facing Charges & Navigating the Legal System

01:09:03 Plea Deals, Consequences, and Community Service

01:13:15 Addiction Continues: Gambling Beyond TikTok

01:17:17 Embracing Recovery: Gamblers Anonymous

01:21:14 Life After Gambling: Fast Cars and Family

01:28:25 Social Media Reflections & Giving Back

01:32:33 Media Coverage, Public Perception, and Reputation

01:35:01 Lessons Learned: The Dangers of Gambling Culture

01:41:12 Moving Forward, Staying Sober, Final Thoughts

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Damon Shepard got into corrections to make a difference—but what he found inside nearly destroyed him. Raised by a single mother in St. Louis, Damon was inspired in high school to pursue a career in criminal justice. After falling short of becoming a police officer, he landed a job inside a juvenile correctional facility. But the reality was far from what he expected. Plagued by corruption, drugs, and a toxic environment, Damon was eventually set up and charged with bringing in contraband himself. Forced to resign and clear his name, he now speaks out about the truth behind the system. In this interview, Damon breaks down what really goes on behind bars—and how the people meant to protect can sometimes be part of the problem.

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John Lendall’s life spiraled before it ever had a chance to begin. Growing up in Massachusetts with parents addicted to drugs, John dropped out of high school as a freshman and ended up in juvenile detention twice before turning 18. By 19, he was hooked on pills and chasing his next high — until one night, a robbery for drugs turned deadly. Charged with murder and facing 18–20 years, John took a plea deal and cooperated with authorities. He spent 12 years behind bars. In this interview, John shares what really happened that night, what prison taught him, and how he's trying to rebuild a life after a childhood of chaos and a past he can’t undo.

00:00:00 John Lendle's Troubled Past and Prison Sentence

00:04:36 Childhood Exposure to Illegal Activities

00:09:50 Impact of Gang Presence on School Life

00:15:11 Life in Juvenile Detention

00:20:09 Unconventional Journey Home

00:25:22 Journey into Drug Addiction

00:31:09 Initiation into Armed Robbery

00:37:01 The Gunshot Incident and Its Aftermath

00:42:40 Arrest and Confession: A Turning Point

00:48:01 Legal Challenges and Sentencing

00:54:19 Struggles with Addiction and Recovery in Prison

00:59:02 Navigating Prison Life and Social Dynamics

01:04:15 Journey of Self-Forgiveness and Reflection

01:09:24 Evolution of Communication: Texting to Facetiming

01:14:29 Juggling Multiple Jobs: A Personal Journey

01:19:35 The Impact of Rescuing Dogs as Pets

01:24:18 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Sharita Richardson went from respected educator and mental health business owner to federal inmate. Raised by a single mom in North Carolina, Sharita followed a passion for helping others, leaving behind a career in teaching to open her own mental health agency. But when government regulations changed and the money stopped flowing, she found herself in financial crisis — and made a life-altering decision. What started as a desperate move turned into a multi-million dollar Medicare fraud scheme. Years later, the FBI showed up. In this interview, Sharita breaks down how it all happened, the day she was arrested, and what 23 months in federal prison taught her about survival, guilt, and redemption.

00:00:00 The Rise and Fall of a Medicare Fraud Scheme

00:05:50 Career Shift from Law School to Teaching

00:11:45 Starting a Group Home: From Idea to Reality

00:17:52 The Journey from Teacher to Entrepreneur

00:24:11 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Insecurity

00:30:53 Discovering a System Scam

00:36:56 Mastering Accreditation Consulting

00:42:10 Understanding Fluffed Billing Practices

00:48:07 Understanding the Group Home Business Model

00:53:55 Struggling to Maintain Lifestyle Amidst Financial Pressure

01:00:00 Life-Altering Decision to Start Over

01:06:00 Unexpected Encounter with the FBI

01:12:01 Confrontation and Revelation at Starbucks

01:17:32 Understanding Conspiracy Charges

01:23:12 Life Transformation After Incarceration

01:29:11 Transitioning from Teaching to Entrepreneurship

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