Mr. Based: NYC’s Escort King, Surviving Prison, Ratting on the Governor & Joshua Block
Locked In with Ian Bick
Shownotes Transcript
Meet Mr. Based, a highly controversial streamer and the mastermind behind NYC’s largest escort empire. His journey is a wild ride from reigning over New York’s nightlife to surviving the harsh realities of Rikers Island. While in prison, Mr. Based crossed paths with Lilo Brancato, the actor from A Bronx Tale, who was serving time alongside him. But survival was just the beginning. In a bold move, Mr. Based turned the tables on those in power by ratting on the governor, exposing corruption at the highest levels. And with the mysterious Joshua Block playing a key role, this episode unravels a thrilling tale of crime, survival, and redemption.
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Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - The origin of Mr Based
00:05:16 - Growing Up in New Jersey
00:10:29 - Growing Up with a Successful Lawyer Stepdad
00:15:45 - High School Memories and College Experiences
00:20:58 - From Professional to Entertainer
00:26:22 - The Trip Around the World and the Drug Deal
00:31:42 - The Phone S*x Company Journey
00:36:47 - Life in Prison: Weirdos and Crazies
00:41:40 - The Escape of Reading in Prison
00:46:54 - Starting an Escort Agency
00:52:16 - The Risks of High Profile Clients
00:57:26 - The Business Operations of an Escort Agency
01:02:35 - Life in Prison
01:07:34 - Life at Rikers Island
01:13:12 - Becoming a Streamer and the Journey to Success
01:18:24 - Meeting Josh Block and the Impact on Live Streaming
01:23:48 - Everything Happens for a Reason
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