Michael Ballard, a former yard rep for a white supremacist prison gang, shares his story of life inside Arkansas supermax prisons. In this interview, Michael talks about his role within the gang, the brutal realities of prison life, and the choices that led him down this path. He also opens up about the challenges of leaving that world behind and the lessons he has taken from his time in the system. #PrisonGangLife #SupermaxPrison #ArkansasPrisons #PrisonSurvival #GangCulture #LifeBehindBars #TrueCrimeInterview #BreakingFreeFromGangs Thank you to LUCY for sponsoring this episode: Go to http://lucy.co/ianbick and use promo code IANBICK to get 20% off your first order. Lucy has a 30-day refund policy if you change your mind.  Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Buy Merch: https://www.ianbick.com/shop Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction: Locked In Podcast with Michael 00:03:33 Family Dynamics and Parental Relationships 00:07:21 Family Struggles and Support 00:11:12 First Time in a Punishment Facility 00:15:10 Surviving in a Prison Environment 00:18:52 Breaking Point: Losing Everything in California 00:22:50 Impact of Solitary Confinement on Mental Health 00:26:43 Life Inside the Barracks: Open Protocols and Safety Concerns 00:30:46 Life in Supermax: Isolation and Mental Torture 00:34:32 The Role of Elders and Respect in the Group 00:38:13 Life in Supermax: Isolation and its Challenges 00:42:37 Usage and Methods in Prison 00:46:44 The Dilemma of Prison Locks and Violence 00:50:44 Life After Prison: Struggles and Reflections 00:55:40 Navigating Post-Prison Challenges 00:59:56 Making Amends After Prison Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices