The Secret Room | True Stories

When Gina’s toxic best friendship with MJ came to an abrupt end, she was left with a pile of feelings she couldn’t share.  If she did, she would lose even more than she already had. HATCH Visit hatch.co/SECRET to get $20 off and free shipping! HOME CHEF Get 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at HomeChef.com/SECRET.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. PICTURES See Gina and MJ. Also, Gina’s childhood home, the night of the club fight, their last picture together, and Gina’s tattoo They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Kai is your average busy professional.  But one night during the Covid 19 pandemic lock down her life changed. She went to a gas station convenience store and became consumed with the nighttime activity. Now, just about every day after work, she goes to the store and watches. She's witnessed tragedy, heartache, crime. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Ben’s guest Chloe had one goal in mind.  A goal that seemed so out of reach…until it wasn’t.  But just how she got her new boobs will make you think twice…. PICTURES See before and after pictures of Chloe on social. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Remember Zane and his intergalactic adventure in episode 215 Digital Heist?  On the next unlocked Zane’s back and he brings his mastermind brother Dan with him!  Dan continued the mission after Zane bowed out for an even bigger payout. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Susie Lark. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!    

Zane executed an intergalactic heist with an early form of digital currency. It’s a sprawling adventure of rocket ships and asteroid mining he’s kept secret for two decades. BETTER HELP The Secret Room is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret. HOME CHEF Get 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at HomeChef.com/SECRET.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. PICTURES See pictures from Eve Online, and the garage where it all went down.  Also, Zane, Mick and Dan pose for an iconic pic.  See also Cairo the parrot and mom’s dog hamming it up, and the famous picture of Zane on his pilgrimage to CCP HQ in Reykjavik. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Trouble, from episode 212 “His Name Was Trouble,” is back for an exclusive interview with Susie.  Episode 212 was the story of the mixed-race psychiatric nurse who fell in love with her patient Trouble, who happened to be a ranking member in a white supremacist gang. He tells us what Angela might have gotten wrong in her interview with Ben. He also tells us about his relapse after prison, and how he won over Angela’s dad.  Host: Susie Lark. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!    

Charlee and her boyfriend held up her ex at gunpoint, giving him a life-or-death ultimatum.  It’s a high stakes secret that marked the moment Charlee took back control of her life.  DIPSEA Get a 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/secret. HOME CHEF Get 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at HomeChef.com/SECRET.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. PICTURES See Charlee with Jed and with Carl.  We also have a picture of the gas station where the hold up took place. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Remember our recent episode “His Name was Trouble” about the mixed-race psychiatric nurse who fell in love with her patient, who happened to be a ranking member of a white supremacist gang?  Angela joins Susie on the next Secret Room | Unlocked.  They talk about how Trouble got away from those gang members who tied him up to a tree.  She also tells us how their families managed to unite and overcome generational racism. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, some of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

Ben’s guest Mars formed a chat group of women out to get one man. A man that had done each of them wrong. What he did and how they got their revenge is her secret. BETTERHELP The Secret Room is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret. PICTURES See pictures of the bunny ranch where Mars worked, the sex club, and of course Mars herself. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Vicky from I Was a Child Psychic is back with more hilarious tales of imaginary predictions.  She also tells about how her mom eventually got busted for her deserted mother’s pension, and what happened to her in women’s prison!    The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Angela crossed ethical lines when she fell in love with a patient. Complicating matters, she was a woman of color and he was a white supremacist facing 20 years in prison. DIPSEA Get a 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/secret. PICTURES See the prison where Trouble was incarcerated.  Also, Angela and Trouble and their kids. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Jeremy from our recent episode "To Die Young" is back to respond to the outpouring of support his story received on social media and GoFundMe. He also addresses comments from people who said he got one thing wrong.  Has it changed the way he feels about telling his wife the truth? Find out with host Susie Lark in just one week. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Ben’s guest Vicky was a child psychic.  And when she flexed her youthful powers, the adults in her life listened with rapt attention. Now all grown up, Vicky’s here to tell her story BETTERHELP The Secret Room is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret PICTURES See Vicky and her mum, the church, and the home she lived in with her mum that was paid for with the Deserted Wives Pension. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Vicky will will be back soon, but first Sarah from episode 207 “Escape From Gili T” is back to address all the buzz around her episode.  She’ll respond directly to a number of social media reactions.  Also a new adventure from her trip about corrupt cops and an orphanage …and there’s more to her breakup with her ex back home.  Is Sara still traveling and living it up? The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a free trial at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!    

Jeremy’s secret is that he is living with a terminal condition.  No one knows except for his medical team.  Not even his family.  Today Jeremy tells us why he’s keeping this devastating secret to himself.  If you want to hear Jeremy’s other appearance on the podcast, download Episode 169 “Show Trial.” You can donate to Jeremy’s care at GoFundMe.com/Jeremy-From-TSRP. DIPSEA  Get a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/secret PICTURES See pictures of Jeremy, his partner and their boy They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Eralyn from Sugar Rush is back with a long awaited update.   Eralyn had turned to a sugar baby website to make ends meet while taking care of her special needs kid.  But she had no idea where life would take her after being paired with a very abrupt man, or the devastating impact it would have on her life.  Listen back to Episode 158 “Sugar Rush” and then hear the update in one week on The Secret Room | Unlocked. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And there’s a free trial ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: Jessica Garcia, Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Christy tells us how a cop unknowingly helped her cover up a crime!  That, and a collection of other short secrets to round out the year.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Unlocked will be back with Sarah from “Escape from Gili T” on January 16th.  There are more shenanigans you must hear. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Sam was the perp in a mailbox hit and run.  It’s the misadventures of a bad driver’s odd quest to right her own “carma.” PICTURES See the victim mailbox on a cinder block; then restored to its former glory; Sam; and the car wreck. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Sam joins Susie Lark to tell us about three more mailboxes she murdered. She also shares more on her quest to top up her credit score karma.  What a tale! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Sarah tells Ben about the frenetic post-grad backpack trip she took through SE Asia.  It’s the story of one woman’s solo adventure, and how she got exactly what she wanted, for better or worse. PICTURES See Sarah with Haley, Josh and Lou in Bangkok and Bali.  Also, Sarah’s famous friendship bracelet and the iconic picture of Josh and Haley on the trash heap! They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED An Unlocked original. Zizi’s uncle left Nigeria for a new life in Germany. But in an effort to protect him, his family never told him about a series of tragedies back home. Hosted by Susie Lark. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: Aaron West, Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!    

Josh and his wife had international careers, surviving jungles, paramilitary groups, you name it.  But nothing had prepped them for the conditions of their final job, which were so harsh they had to resort to extreme measures to get out. PICTURES See pictures of Josh and fam on the world stage. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Josh is back with even more crazy globe trekking near misses and mishaps.  Join host Susie Lark for this hilarious follow up. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

An army private stationed in Afghanistan got involved in some hi jinx with her fellow soldiers. What they never found out was that she would become a mole.  It’s Melody’s unexpected story of love and war during her brief military career.  PICTURES See Melody on deployment and evidence of hi jinx! They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Melody is back to talk about her military friend Charlie the Rock, who was literally … a rock.  And about the highs and lows of being deployed with your spouse. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Today we’re recommending a podcast that’s a natural fit for Secret Room listeners: What Was That Like, hosted by Scott Johnson.  It’s about real people in unreal situations. Today’s episode is “Victoria’s Neighbors Brought Horrible News.”  You can see all Scott’s episodes on this page.  Binge them now and learn more at WhatWasThatLike.com. The Secret Room will be back in a week with a fresh episode about a military prankster stationed in Afghanistan. Ben  

A student got the goods on Sloane and blackmailed her.  Hear why Sloane wouldn’t change a thing, and neither would her blackmailer. PICTURES See Sloane and Max at school and graduation. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Sloane is back in one week on Unlocked to share more thoughts about Chad Bell and to tell a story about some mysterious letters that were distributed that involved both of them. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Cristina tells us about a very odd job she took when she was younger. Her friends were shocked but curiosity got the best of her, and now she’s ready to tell all. PICTURES See Cristina, her travel companion and The Hollow Bottom in some epic pictures right now. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Jude from “The Nazi Connection” and “The Juice and the Squeeze” is back with updates and to respond to social media posts about her secret. Hosted by Susie Lark. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Trace reveals a blockbuster secret that, if revealed, could destroy her relationship with the loving woman who raised her.  She’s held the secret for 25 years and tells all on The Secret Room. PICTURES See Trace with Gram and Pat.  Also, the house where she lived at 6. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Trace joins Susie Lark to talk about what happened with Gram and Patrick after the divorce, and about an evening with her aunts that was filled with revelations The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Jude concocted an elaborate scheme to deal with her obnoxious neighbors. Her plan required a burner phone and revealing her privates. But did she get what she wanted? Let’s find out. PICTURES See pictures of Jude, her complex and the rescued doggo. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  A man tells how he got inducted into an honorary society ... by mistake!  How it happened and what he did about it will surprise you.  Susie Lark hosts. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Jacki tells us about her mom’s wrongful and fantastical accusation against her.  It leads to devastating consequences for Jacki and a young man, not that she cared.  Link in bio.  Catch up on Jacki’s writing and comedy at jackikane.com! PICTURES See Officer Mom, Jacki (then and now), the party house, and her parents. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED On the next Secret Room | Unlocked, Jacki’s back to talk to me about the last time she saw her mom, and how she was still up to her old shenanigans. And she tells us more about Dad’s second life, and what ultimately happened to Troy. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!    

Heidi knows her son was the victim of a premeditated murder, but she can’t prove it in court.  It’s the story of a life stolen by a wicked, evil person. PICTURES Heidi sent us pictures of herself and with Devon. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Heidi’s back to tell us about an unlikely plan she has to get Devon’s case reopened.  Maybe Heidi can find some justice after all.“ The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producers: Mamma C and Anna LucasMusic and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Sarah shares the morbid event that drove her to secretly pursue a new career without telling her family, her friends or her husband. PICTURES See pictures of Sarah geared up to fight fires, on her motorcycle, her tattoo art and with her husband. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED   Sarah’s back to tell us about a dark period in her teen life.  She used drugs and attempted suicide.  But it was the surprise opportunity for a tattoo apprenticeship that turned her life around.  Susie Lark hosts The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Amanda thinks a fatal accident on the farm was not as much of an accident as her fiancé said it was.  Hear the evidence and see if you agree. PICTURES See pictures of Amanda, the farm; Matt in a tractor; and her crap apartment They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Sage went to a doctor who was supposed to help her migraines, but what she didn’t know was that his specialty was to give scripts to addicts. And it did a number on her. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com. PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producers: Lauren Watkins and Anna Lucas. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Dustin kept a childhood secret from his dad for thirty years. The dumb, cruel thing he did as a kid led to the most heartwarming event of his life. PICTURES See Dustin, his brother, his Dad and the ring Dustin got him. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Dustin’s back with more delightful lessons from his Dad.  Susie Lark hosts.  The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Camila got mixed up in the wild and strange party balloon community and might just have had an affair with one of its biggest celebrities. It’s a secret that really pops and she is ready to spill. PICTURES See pictures of Camila and her balloon creations! They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Camila joins Susie to tell us about another community she was inducted into as a teen: she calls it a culty church.  And you’ll never believe what she did that got her kicked out. It drops in just one week. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producers: Embry Hakeem, Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!    

Ali tells us the story of her complicated and heartbreaking relationships with two men. Where it leads comes as a complete surprise, to all of them. PICTURES See pictures of Ali, her ex and her baby. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Katarina joins Susie to talk about the extreme religious group she grew up up in.  Her parents kept her isolated from everyone on the outside. Her mother held a belief so extreme, even those within the inner circle outcast her. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: Allison Kelly, Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

“Wild Child Part 2:” We find out Heather’s fate, and hear more shocking details of Lee’s wilderness training.  And Lee will tell us what it was like to reunite with her family.  Is the trust lost forever?  Wild Child part 2 drops in just two short weeks. . THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Lee is back with host Susie to talk about what life was like back home with her parents after graduation. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: Allison Kelley, Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Lee tells Ben how her parents kidnapped her in a last-ditch effort to change the course of her life two months before her 18th birthday.  It’s something she can never fully forgive them for. PICTURES See Lee’s fire kit, Lee in uniform, the program’s home base and Lee with her parents. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Evan joins Susie with a secret from when he was enlisted in the military, years ago. What happened one night out with the boys over the Mexican border had a profound impact on his self-identity. He met a girl, but what she introduced him to was the last thing he ever expected.  The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: Allison Kelley, Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

 Sasha tells us about a calculating grifter who took over her uncle’s life, but did he get away with the spoils? PICTURES See Sasha, her family and her uncle.  She also proudly sent a picture of the Bose radio she stole from Jamie, that she still uses today. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Sasha’s back with a fresh secret.  A falling out with a best friend was followed by an unexpected major life event.  She showed support publicly, but what she did behind the scenes is another story. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com. PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: Allison Kelley.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Amber worked covertly to catch child predators in elaborate sting operations.  It’s a story of bravery motivated by heartbreak. PICTURES See pictures of Amber with Tony and at the fake apartment home.  There’s also a picture of the actual Redbox. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Host Susie Lark brings you an amazing story of one man’s obsession with fake celebrity nudes.  He takes it to a whole new level.  It’s basically his life. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a magniloquent secret to share? Ohhh, so fancy! Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: Allison Kelly.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

After Mary’s mom died in a house fire 8 years ago, a series of startling clues led her to believe she was murdered by a member of her own family. PICTURES See pictures of Mary posing with her mom; the burned house; and a selfie. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Next time on unlocked tells Susie about the time he joined a college comedy group, and ended up pulling a highly revealing prank for the senior project. Join me for an original interview that bares all! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a secret for the podcast?  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producers: Allison Kelley. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Holly’s mom and sister teamed up on a bold catfish scam. It was fun and games for a while, until all hell broke loose. BETTER HELP Sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret. DIPSEA Get a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/SECRET. PICTURES See pictures of Holly and her big sister; her childhood home; and today with her step daughter and husband. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED After Holly did the interview with Ben she talked with her sister all about the elephant in the chat room….and she comes back to tell Susie her sister’s perspective. Join producer Susie Lark for this fascinating deep dive into today’s episode. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Submit your secret at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producers: Allison Kelley and Jessie Rose. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

“The Nazi Connection” drops Tue night.  Jude’s DNA kit revealed an intricate set of secrets snatched from the grave. They upended her understanding of her family, her religion and her origin. DIPSEA Get a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/SECRET. ROCKETMONEY RocketMoney.com/secret. It could save you hundreds a year. PICTURES See pictures of Jude with her Dad and her beloved Oma. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Susie talks to a woman whose postpartum depression was only the beginning of the challenges she faced after giving birth. It’s a complicated story of mental health struggles and an impossible family dynamic. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Submit your secret at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Amy got scammed like you cannot even imagine. What would you do if someone you were close to moved in on your friends, your life and your money showing utter contempt for anything that didn’t have to do with himself?  Well hold on, as Amy tells us how one man turned her life upside down … and not in a good way. BETTER HELP Sponsored by BetterHelp.  Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret. DIPSEA Get a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/SECRET. PICTURES See pictures of Amy, Chris and James in Los Angeles. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Amy is back with special guest James to dig even deeper into the story.  Susie hosts a roundtable where James shares surprising new perspectives. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Would you like to submit your secret to the podcast?  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com. PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Bea tells Ben how her ex-husband pimped her out into a life of prostitution.  She was rescued by a john, but he turned out to be even worse.  It's been a decade long conflict you'll find hard to believe. DIPSEA Get a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/SECRET. ROCKET MONEY RocketMoney.com/secret.  It could save you hundreds a year. PICTURES See pictures of Bea in the navy and with her ex and the marine. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Bea's back in one week to dig even deeper into her relationship with the marine, and to talk about where it could be going. Also, what exactly does Bea know about Baphomet?!  Well, it might have something to do with a previous appearance on the podcast! Find out on Unlocked The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Esteban embezzled money from a man he was in a prison race riot with.  It was just a part of his journey seeking a better life. Esteban tells us about his life in and out of prison. It will open your eyes. ROCKET MONEY RocketMoney.com/secret. It could save you hundreds a year. PICTURES See pictures from prison, Esteban as a boat maker, addressing his high school and with his partner. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Esteban is back on the Secret Room | Unlocked in just one week. He and host Susie Lark talk about how he pulled off 12-hour tattoo sessions behind bars, and about where he hopes his seminary studies will lead. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com. PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Sound Engineer: Marco. Shadow Producers: Jude and Lentil. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Your favorite street secrets and guest from 2022. Fall in love with Tim all over again. He concocted a hilarious plan to pass a urine test that could jeopardize his career. ACORN TV Get your first 30 days free by going to acorn.tv with promo code secret. ROCKETMONEY RocketMoney.com/secret. It could save you hundreds a year. PICTURES See Tim’s drug test results, the lab and sporting goods store from his secret. Pictures are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED A woman who shoplifts so much it’s a part of her budget.  She does not intend to stop.  It’s an original interview.  Susie Lark hosts. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  YOUR SECRET Do you have a secret to share?  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

In Part 2 Alice tells us what happens when her mom accuses her of trying to murder her. DIPSEA Get a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/SECRET. FEALS Visit Feals.com/SECRETROOM for 50% of your first order, plus free shipping. ROCKETMONEY RocketMoney.com/secret.  It could save you hundreds a year. STORYWORTH Get $10 off your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/secret,<!--</strong-->p> PICTURES See pictures of Alice and others from her story. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Alice talks in depth with host Susie Lark about her stepmom’s role and how it’s impacted their lives.  And at press time we’re hoping Alice’s stepmom will be on the show too! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Submit your secret directly to your podcast host.  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Sound Engineer: Marco. Shadow Producers: Nil!  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Alice sits down in The Secret Room with a weight on her shoulders that can never be fully lifted.  It’s the story of a mother’s utter betrayal of her daughter.  What on earth would you do if the person you're supposed to trust most in the world accused you of attempted murder? STORYWORTH Get $10 off your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/secret,<!--</strong-->p> ROCKETMONEY RocketMoney.com/secret.  it could save you hundreds a year. PICTURES See pictures of Alice and others from her story. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  There’s an original interview called “Mother May I” waiting for you.  Susie interviews Shannon about the mom who did not appear to be who she really was. And next is the episode we promised you last time but had to delay. Remember Kayla from Ep 175 “Daddy's Daughter” and how the image of her perfect family was shattered by the results of a DNA kit?  She told Ben she had been planning to meet her bio dad for a while but hadn't made the connection yet.  Well, they finally met up, and Kayla's back to tell Susie how it went. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Submit your secret directly to your podcast host.  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Sound Engineer: Marco. Shadow Producers: Nil!  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Neil pays a high price for what he did on a carefree summer night. The degrading events he endured and how he tried to make everything right are his story. BETTER HELP Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret. I HEAR FEAR Prime Members can listen to the Amazon Music exclusive podcast, I Hear Fear, in the Amazon Music App. Download the app today. PICTURES See pictures of Neil, Rachel and his band! They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Remember Kayla from Ep 175 “Daddy's Daughter” and how the image of her perfect family was shattered by the results of a DNA kit?  She told Ben she had been planning to meet her bio dad for a while but hadn't made the connection yet.  Well, they finally met up, and Kayla's back to tell Susie how it went. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com to be considered for the show. PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

A woman is thrust into a harrowing journey to protect the daughter she didn’t want. It’s about her secret regrets of motherhood, and the push and pull of family and the actions of two men. DIPSEA Get a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/SECRET. FEALS Go to Feals.com/secret for 50% of your first order, plus free shipping. PICTURES See Anna with her daughter and Steve.  Also, a picture of her escape vehicle! They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Remember when Anna told Ben that she met Steve on Whisper?  Well, there’s a whole story behind that and she’s back in a week to tell us all about it.  Join Susie Lark for The Secret Room | Unlocked. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you want to submit your secret for the show?  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel.  Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Delilah is approached by a guru on her religious campus. She tells us the shocking abilities she was trained to learn. BETTERHELP Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret. STORYWORTH Get $10 off your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/secret. PICTURES See Delilah and one of her pets.  Also see the tree veil which peered into another dimension. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Delilah’s classmate is back to spill what he knows about the exorcism! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Submit your secret by clicking “share a secret” at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Part 2, conclusion. Alex finishes his story about a whirlwind romance he had with an Indonesian pop star.  It’s a story of star-crossed lovers, a touch of fame, and this week, heartbreak. DIPSEA Get a 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/secret. FEALS Become a member and get 50% off your first order with free shipping at feals.com/secretroom. PICTURES See pictures of Alex and his family today.  Also, Café Trieste, site of the first kiss.  And there’s also a picture of Dinda strumming guitar. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Alex’s wife tells host Susie Lark about her take on the story.  And Alex reveals the last ever communication he had with Dinda. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Submit your secret by clicking “share a secret” at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Alex tells us about a whirlwind romance he had with an Indonesian pop star.  It’s a story of star-crossed lovers, a touch of fame, and heartbreak. BETTER HELP Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret. PICTURES See pictures of Alex today, and Café Trieste, site of the first kiss.  And there’s also a picture of Dinda strumming guitar. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Kayla from Daddy’s Daughter is back to talk with Susie Lark about her hopes and fears when meeting her bio dad next month.  And don’t worry, she’ll be back to tell us how it went! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Submit your secret by clicking “share a secret” at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: Horchata. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Kayla discovers a hidden family secret both her grandfathers took to the grave.  What she discovered changed her family dynamics for better, and worse. DIPSEA Get a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/secret. FEALS Go to Feals.com/secretroom and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. PICTURES See pictures of Kayla and her sister…and a picture of the DNA kit results that rocked their world! They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED An update from one of our most popular episodes.  Remember Kay from Ep 122 “Daughters?” She told us the tragic story of how her abusive ex-partner ripped her daughters away from her.  Now Kay’s back with two of her girls to tell us about how things have been going since being reunited, and their paths growing into adults.  Don’t miss it. And in the following Unlocked, today’s guest Kayla’s back to tell Susie about her very first meet up with her bio dad! This was a show notes exclusive.  Aren’t you glad you read this!? The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a vituperative secret to share? Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Sound Engineer: Marco. Shadow Producers: Buttercup.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Surprise appearance! The next episode of the Secret Room isn’t due for a week.  But I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce you to a podcast that I love.  It’s called “What Was That Like?” and just like the Secret Room, guests share intimate, personal stories. I know the host, Scott Johnson, and he has true empathy for his guests, giving them wide berth to tell their stories.  I know a lot you already listen to What Was That Like, but I bet many of you haven’t found it yet.   Scott and I are recommending each others podcasts to our audiences, and it’s about time because it’s a perfect match.  Hear people share their extreme experiences, first hand, with Scott Johnson on What Was That Like, available on any podcast app or whatwasthatlike.com. Today I present one of my favorites, “Danny Found a Baby in the Subway.”  Enjoy! Ben

Delores moves into the sex commune and takes us inside. BETTER HELP Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret. FEALS Become a member at Feals.com/SECRET and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. PICTURES See Delores today and a page from her diary. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Delores and Karen from episode 132 “Intentional Community” sit down for a special roundtable!  They share their reactions to each other's experiences, and dig even deeper.  Join host Susie Lark in just one week. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom and now on Apple Podcasts. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a numinous secret to share? Sounds mysterious! Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Delores tells us about the five years she spent in a sex commune.  How she became indoctrinated, what she saw and did, and how she broke free are her secrets. DIPSEA Get a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/SECRET. FEALS Become a member at Feals.com/SECRET and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. PICTURES See Delores at the sex commune and a page from her diary. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Susie has an original interview with a woman who works on the front lines of health care.  She has a secret that could jeopardize her career and change the way her colleagues look at her.     The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom and now on Apple Podcasts. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a preprandial secret to share? You’re making us hungry! Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Judy moved to a small town where she lived in a house with bats and had a run in with the mayor.  But small town politics got the best of her. Now that she’s moved, she’s free to tell her stories. ATHLETIC GREENS Go to athleticgreens.com/secret to get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. BETTER HELP Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret. DIPSEA Get a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/SECRET. PICTURES See pictures of Judy, the bat house, her bat bug bites, the canopy and her cat. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Judy’s back to finish her story about how she was forced to live as an au pair in Paris! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom and now on Apple Podcasts. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a notional secret to share? If it has an basis in reality we can workshop it! Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel.  Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

While climbing the corporate ladder in her glitzy job, Jane managed to work two other jobs while on the clock.  How she transitioned from the city to the farm, and at what cost, is her secret. DIPSEA Get a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/SECRET. FEALS For 50% off of your first offer plus free shipping go to Feals.com/SECRET. PICTURES See pictures of Jane at corporate parties and on the farm sporting her Carharts. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Jane tells Susie now that she’s a business owner, how she would feel if an employee worked another job while she was paying the bill.  She’s changed her tune." The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or now on Apple Podcasts apple.co/3mRyNAp ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a muzzy secret to share? No matter, we’ll figure it out together!  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Lane saw a lot of grisly things when she was a mortuary transporter.  But one thing haunts her more than most: she may have seen the murder of a homeless man.  ATHLETIC GREENS Go to athleticgreens.com/secret to get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. BETTER HELP Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret. PICTURES See Lane, her van and the incinerator. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Does Lane believe in ghosts? Find when when she joins Susie Lark to talk in more detail about the things she saw.  She also talks about whether she will share the podcast with loved ones. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on ApplePodcasts where there is a free trial! ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a neoteric secret to share? Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel.  Sound Engineer: Marco. Shadow Producer: Rachel Moore, who just got married! Woot woot!  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Jeremy lost his military career while on duty overseas.  He was in an international incident that involved a senator, a holding cell and trial in another country.  The records are sealed, but Jeremey’s ready to talk. DIPSEA Get a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/SECRET. FEALS Become a member at Feals.com/SECRET and you'll get 40% off your first three months with free shipping. PICTURES See pictures of Jeremy at basic training, in his rocket launcher and with his son.  Also the Miller Time Bar in New City. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Jeremey comes back to talk with Susie Lark about some of the things he and his buddies were up to while they waited for the verdict; and what happened when he got back home from South Korea. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom and now also on Apple Podcasts! ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have an ignominious secret to share?! Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com. PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Agatha tells us about the cult she was raised in and a trip she was sent on that included a ritual ceremony and an explosion that nearly killed her.  It was an adventure of a lifetime that she can never talk about. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED We have big news about Unlocked coming soon.  In the meantime, Susie’s got a fresh interview with our guest Donna from 168 “Grave in the Basement.” She talks about her relationship with her kids today and how her life went south for many years after her story on the podcast concluded. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have an abstemious secret to share? Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Donna reveals that she once spent days in a basement at the hands of a man having a psychotic episode. This is the first time she’s ever told the story.  PICTURES See pictures Donna with Mom at 15 at the wilderness retreat. Also the selfie she took on the way to see Dillon. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Next Unlocked: We didn’t mention it in the show because it’s not for sure yet, but host Susie Lark is hoping to complete a follow up interview with Donna.  If not, we’ll have an interview about a woman who drugged her parents as a kid.  Either way it’s gonna be good! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a perspicuous secret to share? Fabulous! It should be easy to work out then. :) Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Gene was arrested for placing an explosive device at his school almost 40 years ago.  He tells us what led him to that point and what happened when the bomb squad arrived. PICTURES See the iconic redneck picture of Gene and his siblings sitting on a fence made of railroad ties.  Gene’s sister is the one holding an air pistol. She’s four years old in the shot.  Also see Ray’s yearbook picture with crosshairs overlayed. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Susie welcomes Gene back for an emotional follow up.  Gene describes his continuing mental health challenges and his long road to recovery after the events in the show. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a sesquipedalian secret to share? We can take it! Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel.  Shadow Producers: Sassy Hix and Sasha Van Winkle. Sound Engineer: Marco. The Street Secret Team.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Tim needed a slower pace after a stressful 25 years as a surgeon. But when he gave it up a urine test would put his plans and whole career in jeopardy. PICTURES See Tim’s drug test results, the lab and sporting goods store from his secret. Pictures are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Liam the amateur porn star from Episode 163 “Exposure” is back.  He tells Susie how he shared the podcast with some friends and how they reacted to his most unusual side hustle! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. YOUR SECRET Do you have a resplendent secret to share?  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Jen’s got a new neighbor from hell who drives her to the point of a mental breakdown. That’s when she reached her breaking point and set out to destroy him. It’s a relatable story of one woman’s sweet justice.\ PICTURES See Jen at her condo, her decibel meter app and her letter to the condo board right now on social. Pictures are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Jen’s back with another tale of justice.  Hear what happened when she got bullied by upper management at her law firm. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. YOUR SECRET Do you have a concupiscent secret to share?  Well, I love your zeal. Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Bye bye: Alessandro Nigro.  Have fun in Spain!  Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. Shadow Producers: Momma A, Baby C and Elkid. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

To his friends Liam is a straight-laced music instructor in New York.  But his secret is that he’s an amateur porn star!  Liam tells us about his adventures . . . and if he secretly hopes to get caught. PICTURES See Liam the musician and Liam the porn star right now on social. Pictures are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Every other week host Susie Lark brings you closer to the Secret Room action with peeks behind the scenes and original interviews and follow ups.  It's a great way to get way too much Secret Room in your life! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  YOUR SECRET Do you have an obstreperous secret to share? Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Sierra has stolen from just about any major retailer you can name.  Today she comes clean about her shoplifting addiction and tells us why she might not be done. PICTURES See Sierra with some lifted bling she still has. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Sierra is back with Susie Lark to about another side hustle she had: Craigslist sex worker!  She also gives us a more lengthy list of shops she stole from and items she acquired.  And a blooper or two, ‘natch! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. YOUR SECRET Do you have a lugubrious secret to share? We’re so sorry! Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Monica lied to her fiancé about the debt she was carrying.  She reveals the twists and turns of navigating her finances, the consequences she suffered and the secret she still holds today. PICTURES See Monica, her condo, and the confirmation of her debt relief. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Good job reading the notes, we didn’t announce this in the show.  Roy from Ep 138 “Peak Trouble” is back with a fresh secret about a secret kitten adoption! Don’t miss it! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. YOUR SECRET Do you have a univocal secret to share? Well, be straightforward and click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Marco. Shadow Producer Sasha had a baby girl! Congrats!  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Mary Rose Love confesses her secret career as a burp fetish queen.  Find out how she makes a living from it, and what distinguishes her as best-in-class. Find Mary Rose Love by searching "Mary Love Burp" in Google. BETTER HELP Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret. PICTURES See pictures Mary Rose Love posing in real life and in the life vest!  Also, the screen caps of her text convos when she broke the news of her career to her family and friends.  They are so supportive! They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED The burp-aclypse continues on the next Unlocked.  Mary's top fan Shizz joins Susie for an exclusive follow up.  He reveals that he created a video harmonizing Mary's burps.  It's fan art to the nth degree and you and you do not want to miss it. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a magniloquent secret to share? Ohhh, so fancy! Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Marco. Shadow Producers: Elkid and Sasha, who’s giving birth to a little baby something on Valentine’s Day.  Congrats!  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Amanda reveals her harrowing secret of being sex trafficked.  The gritty details of where it happened, and by whose hands, are devastating. PICTURES See pictures of Amanda and the strip club. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Just last weekend Amanda and her bestie went back to the strip club to face her past.  She was live streaming to Ben the whole time.  On Unlocked Amanda is back to tell Ben what she found. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Do you have a jocund secret to share? Put a smile on our faces and click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM  Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Eralyn tells us story about a secret relationship she had with a sugar daddy.  She never could have predicted how it would start, where it would go, or its devastating end.  PICTURES See Eralyn and the hotel and room where she would meet Nick. They are on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Ben joins Susie for our annual behind the scenes look at all the mayhem it took to get the last 26 episodes on the air for you.  It wasn't pretty! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a secret New Year's resolution to share? Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

CJ tells us how he discovered, quite by accident, that he was adopted at the age of 20. There were some eyebrow raising details like how his mom picked him up in New Zealand, and that he wasn't a US citizen.  Ooops.  Here how it all worked out, in today's astonishing episode!  PICTURES See a picture of CJ taken during the interview on social! It's on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Paul from Ep. 156 "Living Large" is back with more hair raising encounters he didn't reveal in the original interview.  Susie also asks him about his life immediately following the interview and what he's up to today. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a secret to share? Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Paul tells us about the toxic mix of his inner rage and a drug dealer.  It’s a story of how a deep insecurity fuels a life of drugs, guns, a heist and a purebred.  PICTURES Mookie the Pit Bull; Paul and Jack just before the story; and Paul's polished Dodge Charger. They're all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Max from Episode 49 "Accidental Gay Male Escort" joins susie for some eye popping insanity.  They riff about their favorite episodes of the year and their secret New Year’s resolutions. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have an ersatz secret to share? Well, in every lie there is some truth, right?  We can workshop it!  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Marco.  Street Secret Team: Oval. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

A shoplifting spree sends Becca to county jail the night before her high school graduation.  It's a frenetic journey from down and out to cap and gown. PICTURES See Becca at graduation; with her brother; and her famous courthouse selfie. They're all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Becca's back with Ben for an entire story arc about her brother, drug use, and the trials of their relationship that we didn't hear in the main show. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a cumbrous secret to share?  Unburden yourself by clicking "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow producers: Elkid Alvarez, Oval and Jennifer Mantagas. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Marco.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Nicky comes clean about the world of lies she spun so that her family would think she was attending graduate school, and not moving across the country for an online relationship.  Hear how she got in so deep, and if she could dig herself out.  PICTURES See Nicky’s going away party; posing with Josh; and working at the department store in West Virginia where she almost got busted! They're all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Hear behind the scenes intrigue where the post office was up to some shenanigans with Nicky's mic kit for the show.  Seriously can't believe they did what they did. And Marie from "It Happened in Tel Aviv" tells us what it was like after she got home, and her brother's reaction when he learned her secret from the podcast. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a Gordian secret to share?  We'll help sort it out!  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com when you're ready! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark.  Shadow producers: Jessie Rose and Oval. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Marco.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Marie tells us about her youthful sojourn to Tel Aviv during the Second Intifada and how she almost caused a man to lose his life. PICTURES See Marie on the beach where she slept at night; Marie’s apartment above the Suq Ha Carmel market; Ari and his bar staff; and Marie today. L They're all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED First Marie tells us what she's up to today and share's some candid thoughts about the interview.  Also, Rachel's back from our last episode, "Was Any of it Real?"  Years after the interview a real Drew entered her life. With the memory of fake Drew still very present in her head, the prospect of a real-life Drew was too hard to resist.  Also, catfish tales you submitted after hearing the episode.  And Susie even shares one of her own! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a pedantic secret to share?  Consider all your options and then submit.  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com when you're ready! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark.  Shadow producers: JB. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Marco.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

“Was Any of it Real?” Rachel’s first love introduced her to a polyamorous relationship.  The only problem was that it was fake.  Hear the dramatic climax in Paris as Rachel unfolds her secret.  PICTURES See Rachel and Allie in France; Allie in the window sill; and Rachel’s star that Allie tore in half. They're all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Rachel's back with part two.  Years later a real Drew entered her life. With the memory of fake Drew still very real in her head, the prospect of a real-life Drew was too hard to resist.  How that real world relationship played out, and its ties to fantasy, is the second part of Rachel’s story. Susie Lark hosts.  The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have an eldritch secret to share?  That would be very seasonal of you.  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com before Halloween! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark.  Shadow producers: JB and Lefty Marcucci. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Marco.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Mary tells us about what she did to her man’s prized truck when he pushed her too far. Also, stories about being catfished, counterfeiting, starring in adult films and what happens when you poke one too many holes in your mom’s diaphragm.  PICTURES See Mary at the bonfire party, the actual bonfire, and a stock photo of her ex’s fancy truck. They're all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED In an original secret, Abby tells Susie about how she watched her co worker die in front of her...and why she can't tell anyone.  The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have an adamantine secret to share?  Oh really!? We can pry it out of you!  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com and let's see what happens! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark.  Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Marco.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

When she was a kid, Caroline discovered a shocking secret her dad was keeping.  What happened after she confronted him would change her world forever. PICTURES See candid pictures of Caroline, her mom and her brother on social media now. They're all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED In an original secret, Susie interviews Ellie about her teenage trip to Europe to meet a member of her favorite band.  But things were not all that they seemed.  The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a timorous secret to share?  Don't be scared, it's easy!  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark.  Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Marco.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Patrick tells us about the extreme events of his youth that led to a murder.  While nothing could have been worse, it did close a chapter in his life. PICTURES See Patrick and his roommate, and their guns.  Also, pictures of Patrick's sweet Porsche and as a marine in his dress blues.  They're all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Susie's got a good one.  First Patrick joins her with a follow up to talk about the winding path his relationship has gone with his roommate in the years since the shoot up.  And then Patrick's roommate, who was not in the main show, joins Susie to give us his recollection of the night their house got shot up!  The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have an anfractuous secret to share?  That is exactly what we're looking for!  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark.  Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Marco.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Rebecca tells us about the job she took - and the things she did - that ended up making her the target of an Italian mob.  PICTURES  See Rebecca and Lena in a classic knee bend pose.  Also, the only known photo of Leonardo, and he’s holding Rebecca’s baby! :) They're all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Just published, the tables are turned on Ben.  Family Ghosts host Sam Dingman asks Ben the hard questions!  And in a week, Susie Lark interviews a man whose students have no idea where he moonlights.  Hear all the uncensored action in "Professor Porn," exclusively on the next Unlocked.  The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a pyrrhic secret to share?  Well congratulations!  We wanna hear all about it.  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark.  Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Shadow Producer: Jennifer Mantagas. Sound Engineer: Marco.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

A woman took a secret 17-day vacation to a place you do not want to go, and it transformed a hidden part of her life. It's a deeply personal story of inner strength and frailty. PICTURES  See Rita holding the New York Times article announcing her bar opening! There's also a picture with her doggie soulmate. And the very spot on the bridge where she met her angel on a bike. They're all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Susie Lark interviews a man whose students have no idea where he moonlights.  Hear all the uncensored action in "Professor Porn," exclusively on the next Unlocked. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a viscid secret to share?  Gross!  But we read ''em all.  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark.  Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Shadow Producers: Christina Lambertson and David Lough. Sound Engineer: Marco.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Lacey tells us about her secret past that no one in her life knows about. It’s a story of relationships, a drug sting and an iguana. ACORN TV Get your first 30 days free by going to acorn.tv with promo code secret in all lowercase letters only.  ExpressVPN Get an extra 3 months Free on a one year package. ExpressVPN.com/secretroom. HELLO FRESH Go to HelloFresh.com/14secret and use code secret12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping. THRIVE CAUSEMETICS Get 15% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/secret. PICTURES  See Lacey with Trent, her husband, Brittany and Jake the puppy. Also Lacey and Brittany’s townhouse. They're all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Susie asks Lacey how she feels about not having to face the law for dealing pot, parenting and emerging from domestic abuse.  It’s a no holds barred follow up you will not want to miss! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have ad banausic secret to share?  We can workshop it!  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark.  Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Marco.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Jennifer and Christy hatched a plan in high school that would send their community into chaos.  Jennifer’s role was never revealed.  And now she's ready to spill the tea.   PICTURES  See Christy and Jennifer together at school and at graduation.  There’s also a shot from the online class.  They're all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED We hope to get reaction from someone in Jennifer's world.  Also a little more about her amazing adoption. And why this episode almost didn't happen. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have ad hominem secret to share?  That could be a little confusing, but we can work it out.  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark.  Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Marco.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! v1.0

Meredith tells us about the decade she spent obsessed with a virtual world . . . and what happened when it collided with reality.   PICTURES  Meredith shared pictures from both worlds. See Lucy in a bow at the Christmas party. There's another of her working as a deejay with her famous broccoli tip jar. Also see Eddie out for the night with Meredith in London; and finally a picture of Meredith today. They're all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Hear how Eddie responded to news of Lucy's death.  Also, producer Sachelle Brookes spills the tea on her own spicy adventures in Second Life! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark.  Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Marco.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET Do you have a munificent secret to share?  We might have to trim it down, but send it anyway!  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Nicole makes a discovery that reveals her entire childhood was a lie. There are layers: part of her secret is that she is keeping her father’s secret. Should she tell him she knows? Decide for yourself.   PICTURES  See Nicole and her brother as kids one sunny day at the pool with dad. Then Nicole today, and the DNA test kit results revealing her new half-sister! They're all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Nicole will tell us if she’s spoken to Christine about the truth….and there’s a development that her sister had figured out on her own. Also: Other deleted scenes and mess-ups! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark.  Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: Jessie Rose.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Marco.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET Do you have a neoteric secret to share?  Don't hold onto that one too long!  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Lucy tells us how her boss doesn’t know she’s a banned customer.  But why she's banned is even more amazing.    PICTURES  See Juan's menu of the drugs he sold and a selfie of Lucy. They're all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Hear an extended interview with Lucy about her job fighting fraud at the company that would ban her if they only new her secret.  Also: deleted and more extended scenes! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark.  Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: J.B.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Marco.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET Do you have a desultory secret to share?  Hm, maybe we can work it out together.  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Forty-two years ago Dave was framed for a crime he didn’t commit. Maybe you can figure out whodunnit?!  Also, garden gnomes. PICTURES   See Dave in pictures from then and today.  Also the petrol station and the amazing boat Dave bought that he had to justify to police. They are all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Ben speaks with a woman who’s only crime was to compete with a large company…. They sued her for 4 million dollars in an effort to put her out of business.  But guess what? It was personal, she used to work for them. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark.  Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: Lefty Marcucci.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Zach.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET Do you have an ignominious secret to share?  It'll be fine, you can submit it at the website.  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Today a story about a dangerous situation ... with a ridiculous undercurrent.  Hear Mara’s madcap romp about a man who spun a tale and then scammed her out of something most unexpected. PICTURES   See pictures of Mara in her apartment, the parking lot where John entered Mara’s car, the street with the locksmith, the pharmacy entrance where they met, and Mara today with friend. They are all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  An original interview from Ben with a woman who tells a story where mental illness, drugs, sex and psych wards intersect to lead her to commit an act she cannot forgive herself for. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom.  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark.  Shadow Producer: Luna Patel.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET Do you have an indolent secret to share?  Welp, if you have the energy, you can submit it at the website. Just sayin'….  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

When Melanie’s father died she did something she regrets to this day, 16 years later. It's a secret she keeps even from those closest to her.  PICTURES  See pictures of Melanie, her husband, on vacation as a kid, and of course, her famous Cheeto fingers! They are all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  It’s the follow up you’ve been waiting for.  Last summer, in episode 122 "Daughters," Kay told us about the abusive man who took custody of her three daughters, left her penniless, and turned her girls against her. Kay sits down with Susie for update you want to hear. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom.  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)  PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark.  Shadow Producer: Luna Patel.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have a fictive secret to share?  We don't take those!  But all others are welcome. :)  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Roy tells us his secret tale about guns, money, drugs and a District Attorney on the run.  PICTURES  See Steve and Jim just before the burglary.  Also Roy and Steve as kids; catching up as adults; and Roy's famed eel skin wallet!   They are all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Hear great side stories from Roy that didn't make it into the show.  You'll love the one about his defense lawyer's astonishing antics surrounding a plane crash. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom.  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)  PODCAST TEAM Producers: Susie Lark and Luna Patel.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have an obstreperous secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Julie tells us about a powerful relationship that’s consumed her life for twenty years.  No one knows about it, not even her husband.  PICTURES  See Julie and Daniel in pictures from high school and today.  Also see the park they kissed in and the storage closet Julie interviewed in!  They are all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Julie's back for a follow up, and Susie Lark asks her questions Ben didn't.  Like why did Daniel not see her romantically?  And whatever happened with Daniel's talk of an open relationship?  The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom.  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)  PODCAST TEAM Producers: Susie Lark and Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: Andreea. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have a grandiloquent secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Robert’s family never told him a secret about his childhood. It was a secret he only learned at 35 years old.  It had a profound impact on his life.  PICTURES  See Robert as a kid and as an adult.  There's also a picture of young Robert with his mom. They are all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.   THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Ben interviews a woman about a high risk pregnancy, quintuplets, and a secret decision she and her husband have not shared with her kids.   The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom.  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)  PODCAST TEAM Producers: Susie Lark and Luna Patel.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have an inimical secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Harper met a goat farmer in Morocco who took her and her boyfriend on a most unexpected journey.  It was an experience that shall forever remain secret. PICTURES  See Harper and Matias in Chefchaouen, the Moroccan village rinsed in blue.  See Harper smoking, and her view of the village from their mountain chill spot just before they met the goat farmer. They are all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.   THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  We have twin episodes again for you! First up out takes and convo with Harper.  She tells us what the villagers in Chefchaouen told her when she asked why the city is painted blue. And in another episode Susie Lark interviews a woman who got mixed up in the fascinating world of Financial Domination, and it might not have been all her choice. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom.  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)  PODCAST TEAM Producers: Susie Lark and Luna Patel.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have a secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Joe was clinically dead but can’t tell anyone.  It was an experience that seemed destined, but was entirely avoidable.  Joe tells us about his roundtrip to the other side and why it has to be a secret.   PICTURES  See Joe, his son and the room and room where he died.  Also the McDonald’s where Joe had his life-changing moment with his son. They are all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.   THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Twin episodes ... again!  First up Ben and Joe in a poignant follow up on Joe's story.  You will love all the extra details and a deeper look into Joe's feelings about having been dead and the impact it could have had on his sone.   And get excited people, Susie interviews Ben in our annual "Behind the Scenes 2020" episode about all the mayhem we you didn't see that helped make our 27 episodes last year possible.  The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom.  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)  PODCAST TEAM Producers: Susie Lark and Luna Patel.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have an ardent secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Christina exacts a special kind of revenge on a man who made her life miserable.   PICTURES See Christina picking up Chad after deployment.  Christina also sent pictures with her pooch Sloane, Chad and her new UK boyf.  They are all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Twin episodes are coming in a week.  First up Christina in a candid conversation with her friend Jen on the evening her divorce finalized.  And did you notice Christina delivered the sex toy street secret at the top of the show?  In a bonus Unlocked episode Susie Lark interviews Christina about her secret second career as a purveyor of (gasp!) sex toys!  Don't tell her dad!  "He would die!" The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom.  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)  PODCAST TEAM Producers: Susie Lark and Luna Patel.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have a nugatory secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

When Karen hiked the Pacific Crest Trail she stumbled into something she did not expect.  Let's call it a cult. Now, she’s ready to talk.  PICTURES See Karen, her trail buddy, “The Shack” and some friends at the farm. They are all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Karen's back with all the details about the woofer who followed her into the sex cult.  We also have lots of great extended scenes.  It's a juicy bonus if you were enthralled by this episode! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom.  ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)  PODCAST TEAM Producers: Susie Lark and Luna Patel.  Shadow Producer: Trisha.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have a feckless secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Dee tells us how her non traditional relationship ended in a spectacular way.  It’s a story of a funeral, a New Year’s Eve and covert manipulation. PICTURES SEE Dee and Ryan on the explosive New Year's Eve, Ryan’s profile picture where he's sporting his Kelly Kapowski tee, and also inside Dee's house with Scott.  They are all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Dee's back to tell us whether or not her mom knows she's in an open relationship.  She also tells us her brother's unexpected reaction when he found out!  The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom.  ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)  PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producers: Luna Patel and Valerie M.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have an ambagious secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Penny’s love was more poignant, and more tragic, than her young heart deserved to bear.  Fate's cruel hand deals a blow to a first love. PICTURES See Penny and Rachel together, and a card from Rachel that Penny cherishes today.  They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Hear Rachel's list of six things that Penny should never forget.  Also, remember when Penny demurred and didn't tell Ben her Dad's precise reaction when she came out to him?  Penny tells us, and it's hilarious! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom.  ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)  PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Sassy Hix.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have an mirific secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Steve witnessed a horrific event as a kid.  When his mom got swept up in it he didn’t utter a word. It’s been 35 years and she still has no idea about her son’s role.  PICTURES See Steve in high school and posing with his buddy who was there that night.  Also see the parking lot where it all went down.  They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Hear Susie Lark's backstage analysis and outtakes from this episode.  Also hear a bonus episode where Susie gets an update from Marie in Ep. 35 "Virgin...ish."  Almost four years ago Marie told Ben a secret about her vagina.  Marie's back with a juicy update! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Bobbi Jo Valdez.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have an anthropogenic secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Amy’s got a fetish Instagram account with 25k followers.  How she makes money from it, why she wants to walk away and why she can’t tell her husband.  Let's go! Her page has been taken down since we interviewed in September, but Amy has a back up page with some of her more recent work.  Instagram: 5.5feet_obsession.   I also have pics...see below. PICTURES All the pictures we talked about in the interview, including the men's room picture, and the dinner shot with Amy's foot squeezing friend are on Secret Room social accounts. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Amy sits down with Susie to talk more about why her page might have been shut down and how her eyes have been opened in the real world after being exposed to the foot fetish subculture! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Bobbi Jo Valdez.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have a truculent secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Kay tells us about her craft project that may have summoned a demon from the underworld.  And keep your spooky on for a bonus Halloween secret after the credits! PICTURES See the goat head ashtray, Kay in the library and the possessed security cam! They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Kay is back with an update of perplexing goings on at the library since she and Ben sat down for the interview last April! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Dahlia Beta.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have a puerile secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

As a kid, Noelle visited her gramma’s trailer all the time.  It was there she made a shocking discovery.  PICTURES  See Noelle’s great gramma’s house, her mom and dad, with mom and greatgramma, and in Tanzania. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Noelle spills an important update about what her husband really knows about her family's racist past.  And an audio diary with more details about Noelle's special day of discovery in Tanzania. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Lefty's gone.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have a pleonastic secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Leah was partners with the mastermind of a thriving drug operation. No one knows about her decade long spree and how it all came crashing down. PICTURES  See the grow house where Leah quickly pulled herself together when the police came by.  Also pictures of Leah and Aaron a few days before his death. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Leah details her dealings with the FBI after Aaron died and about accusations they had been funding a terrorist organization! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM Today we say goodbye to Shadow Producer Lefty Marcucci, who's off to another podcast.  Don't let the door hit you buddy.  And make us proud in your new corner of the podverse! Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Lefty Marcucci.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have a pernicious secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Sarah tells how she framed her drug dealer.  It’s a dark, gritty story of crime and violence that her husband doesn’t even know.  PICTURES  Here’s Sarah’s drug-mobile, pictures of her on crack and then a month after getting sober.  Also, the boyfriend’s mugshot!    They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Sarah and Ben discuss her drug use after the story ends.  Also bonus pictures from Sarah's story. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that cold with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM  Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Lefty Marcucci.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have a cervine secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Alejandro tells us about the meticulous planning needed for his nerve wracking escape from a dictatorship.   PICTURES  See pictures of Alejandro and his girlfriend in their too-good-to-be-true apartment and hundreds of thousands of worthless currency. Also Ben’s picture of Argentina's spectacular Iguazu falls where Alejandro hopes to travel soon.    They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.  SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Did you know today's interview was recorded exactly one year ago!?  Alejandro comes to Unlocked to tell us what happened to him, his girlfriend and their families in the interim. It was recorded just last week!  Also bonus pictures including saying goodbye to family at the Caracas airport. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at Patreon.com.   ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM  Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Lefty Marcucci.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have a prolix secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Kay tells us about a man who’s very nature changes before her eyes. The story will sneak up on you just as it did with Kay…and her daughters.  PICTURES  See pictures of Kay and her daughters.  Also the bar where all the parties took place.  Be sure to note the second floor where Kay was held prisoner.  They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.  SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Be sure to join us on Patreon in one week when Kay joins us for an amazing update since we did the interview!  It was recorded just three days ago! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at Patreon.com.   ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM  Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Lefty Marcucci.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have an uxorial secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

While at an unexpected stop on an around-the-world trip something happened that shook Greg’s world.  It’s a secret he’s held for 36 years.  PICTURES  See Greg in Bali on the first leg of his tour.  Also, the old Humber that he drive around New Zealand.  And best of all, Greg right before he quit the police force, in full uniform!  They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.  SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Three shows will drop within about a week! In the first, hear behind the scenes from "Darcy's" and learn why this interview has been sitting on the shelves since January 2018! That's right, it's perfectly aged, but not all interviews wait almost three years to air... In the next show here Susie and her Dipsea ad guest from last episode "The Sun Goddess" in some uncensored girl talk while making the ad. And then Susie has a catch-up with Lindsay from Ep 96 "Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll!" Find out where Lindsay's been shaking her tail feathers lately. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at Patreon.com.   ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM  Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Lefty Marcucci.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have a stentorian secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Elizabeth has deep, consuming feelings for someone. But she can’t tell anyone because no one would understand.   PICTURES See pictures of Elizabeth and Michael. Also a selfie of Elizabeth and Ben at the U.S. Capitol in August 2019. The pictures are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.   SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 120Elizabeth reveals a heartwarming discovery.  Also hear the behind-the-scenes mayhem in the recording of today's Dipsea ad.  If you want to hear some uncensored girl talk that's too hot for the main show, you have found your new home! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at Patreon.com.   ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM  Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Lefty Marcucci.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have a funky secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!   

Our guest Jay was a pioneer, the first college grad in her family.  But was her education a fraud?  It all came to a head on graduation day. PICTURES See Jay in drama class and with Dad at graduation. The pictures are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.   SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 119How Ben altered a key point in the interview where the story took a turn he didn't quite get.  And a bonus interview with the wet tee shirt contest winner secret from Ep 116.  Producer Susie Lark catches up with her to find out how her politician Dad handled his daughter's achievement! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at Patreon.com.   ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM  Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Lefty Marcucci.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have a whack-a-doodle secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!   

Spencer was determined to flee his home country as a teen.  It’s a story of cunning and determination to make a better life.   PICTURES See Spencer, his visa and passports.  The pictures are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.   SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 118Coming soon, Spencer's eye popping adventure in Hollywood where sex parties were his ticket into show business. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at Patreon.com.   ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM  Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Lefty Marcucci.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have a whack-a-doodle secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!   

It’s Renee vs. the Drug Kingpin in a Percocet showdown of the ages!  Hear what goes on behind the scenes in a real narco undercover op.  PICTURES See the the salon that was the drug front. Also Renee, the Dunkin' Donuts and the police station in her story. The pictures are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.   SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 117Ben and Renee chat about the police report on her sting operation.  And lots of bonus pictures including where the bust went down and the cute little salon that was the drug front. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at Patreon.com.   ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM  Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Emma Eklof. Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have a mawkish secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!   

Mike stands accused of a terrible crime.  Can a man gain redemption for a crime not committed?  PICTURES We have pictures of Mike 20 years ago when his story took place.   Also the courthouse and jail from his story.  And you can see the building where the alleged crime took place. The pictures are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.   SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 116 Ben speaks with Mike about the unnerving experience he had that inspired him to share his story on The Secret Room.  Hear other out takes and the extended post interview too.  The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at Patreon.com.   ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM  Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Jennifer Packwood. Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have a wicked secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!   

Susan is the secret daughter of a public figure.  It’s a story of wealth, bribery, deceit and Jesus.   PICTURES See the pictures Susan gave to the pastor of herself as a baby and of her mom.  Also see Susan with Alan on the day he adopted her and the pastor in red on stage. The pictures are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.   SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 115Our bonus edition of this episode features an extended version of the surprise post interview!  Also more excerpts from the pastor preaching.  We also have some extra images of the pastor.    It's all yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at Patreon.com. It'll be included in your subscription to our companion podcast: The Secret Room | Unlocked.  ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM  Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Colleen Mullen. Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have a disastrous secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

A story of sex, drugs, money and violence. Lisa can’t forgive herself for helping the man who said he was her friend.  PICTURES See pictures of Lisa then and today; the bus station where she met Kiki and Jasmine; and Jasmine with her kids.  The pictures are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.   SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 114Our bonus edition of this episode features a perplexing side story that casts doubt on Kiki's ultimate fate.  Lisa also shared an extra image for Patreon members.  It's all yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at Patreon.com. It'll be included in your subscription to our companion podcast: The Secret Room | Unlocked.  ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM  Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Holly Evans. Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  YOUR SECRET  Do you have a saucy secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Kris started a business 12 years ago with her ex. It’s a venture she can’t tell her husband about!     PICTURES See pictures of Kris and her butt, with her ex and at her wedding!   The pictures are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.  SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 113Hear what became of Kris' ex after the story.  It will leave you astounded!  Also an edited portion of the interview that Ben is sure to be roasted for mercilessly in our Facebook Discussion Group. How could he do that!? Support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at Patreon.com when you support.  In thanks you'll receive a subscription to our companion podcast: The Secret Room | Unlocked.  ALL OUR SPONSORS  It's a tough time for business, so we bring you this show ad free.  But you can see all our sponsors and their offers, many of which are STILL valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM  Producers: Susie Lark. Shadow Producers: Marcella Halverson and LeeAnn Bell Howe. Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET  Do you have a bellicose secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

A moment inside pandemic life in this extra edition of The Secret Room.  SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at Patreon.com when you support.  In thanks you'll receive a subscription to our companion podcast: The Secret Room | Unlocked.  ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM  Producers: Susie Lark. Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET  Do you have an amazing secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Maria made hard choices to fix her young life. It’s a tale of gangs, drive-bys and an El Camino.  In pictures:  A map of the territory Maria's gang claimed.  Also the Jack-in-the-Box burger joint that was Maria and S's HQ and source of sustenance.  And a picture of Maria today, her face obscured.    The pictures are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 111Extra pictures and your calls, but only if you call now. 929-265-TSRP.  Also hear a couple parts of the interview that Ben, shall we say, manufactured...just to help the story along! The Secret Room | Unlocked is available exclusively on Patreon.com when you support. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes PODCAST TEAM  Producers: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Kym Lewis. Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET  Do you have an mysterious secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!  

A pair of high-octane secrets sure to get your engine purring!  Pictures: Jordan with his Nissan Maxima and wife.  Also Dave’s parking lot and the house he grew up in! They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. BETTER HELP Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret. BUFFY  For $20 off your Buffy comforter, visit Buffy.co and enter promo code SECRET. SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 110 An audio diary and bonus pictures from Ben while in the Serengeti National Park on safari; why Ben was hesitant to air this show; how the program came together and why it took a whole year to get to air; and other behind the scenes info. The Secret Room | Unlocked is available exclusively on Patreon.com when you support. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan page! Click here or search for The Secret Room Podcast Discussion Group and ask to join. All are welcome. :) ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes PODCAST TEAM  Producers: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Lisa Upshaw. Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET  Do you have an enthralling secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!  

Something terrible happened to Sarah’s mom, and she doesn’t know what to do with what she’s learned.  In pictures: Sarah's mom standing in the front door of her house on a Google Street View image.  Also, the last picture of her mom when she and Sarah said goodbye at the airport when she left for Japan.  Also a picture of the compound where Sarah and her husband lived in Okinawa.   They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED In Unlocked | 109: You'll hear a lot more backstory from Sarah, including her chaotic life at home as a child, when mom wasn't so golden.  Also Sarah's original secret, and how we modified her confessional to build some tension in the story.  And behind the scenes on the credits.  Who are this week's Shadow Producers and how did they contribute.  We also identify all the voices who wished us happy birthday in the credits.  And who's spooky, echoey voice was that at the very end!? And we just fed a new interview about a woman who can't tell the world about her unorthodox relationship.  Hear "Poly" and Unlocked 109 exclusively on Patreon.com when you support. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan page! Click here or search for The Secret Room Podcast Discussion Group and ask to join. All are welcome. :) ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes PODCAST TEAM  Producers: Susie Lark, Sachelle Brooks and Alessandro Nigro.  Shadow Producers: Teva Glueck and Chris Swezey. Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET  Do you have an inscrutable secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!

A woman helped cover up a horrific tragedy in a Mexican border town when she was young, and it haunts her to this day. In pictures:  See Vane in her high school days posing with Efrain.   They're waiting on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Search @secretroompod.  SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED In Unlocked | 108: more from Vane, bloopers and extended scenes.  Also hear the BBC's recent review of The Secret Room! And we just fed a new interview about a woman who can't tell the world about her unorthodox relationship.  Hear "Poly" and Unlocked 108 exclusively on Patreon.com when you support. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan page! Click here or search for The Secret Room Podcast Discussion Group and ask to join. All are welcome. :) ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes PODCAST TEAM  Producer: Susie Lark.  Shadow Producers: Courtney Farnon and Sarah Speights. Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET  Do you have a scintillating secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!

Jan made up an enormous lie to explain how her perfect relationship ended.  She even told it to her kids, her sister and the man she later met and married.  In pictures:  See Jan and Rick together; Jan's salon; and the actual text exchange where he ghosts her.   They're waiting on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Search @secretroompod.  SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED In Unlocked | 107 Ben and Jan break down the mystery of Rick's disappearance even further.  It's a conversation available exclusively at patreon.com/secretroom when you support. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan page! Click here or search for The Secret Room Podcast Discussion Group and ask to join. All are welcome. :) ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes PODCAST TEAM  Producer: Susie Lark.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET  Do you have a ridiculous secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!

There’s something in Larry’s past that women he dates have a right to know, but he’s kept it a secret from most of them. In pictures:  See Larry on his wedding day and at the bar he used to work at.  They're waiting on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Search @secretroompod. BUZZFEED AND THE BBC  Welcome new listeners who saw us on this new Buzzfeed article, or heard the gorgeous BBC review of The Secret Room. (Go to 1 hour 42 min)!  So glad you have joined us! SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED In Unlocked 106 Ben asks Susie an important follow up about tonsil stones.  Also, Larry talks about his condition.  Also hear extended scenes, bonus interviews, bloopers and more from this episode.  Available exclusively at patreon.com/secretroom when you support. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  Join our fan page! Click here or search for The Secret Room Podcast Discussion Group and ask to join. All are welcome. :) ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes PODCAST TEAM  Susie Lark, Sachelle Brooks and Alessandro Nigro.  Phil Palazzolo recorded the interview.  Music and Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET  Do you have a ridiculous secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!

Everyone thought Holly’s dad died in an accident.  Now, ten years later, she’s discovered the truth.  Hear why she can't tell her family.   In pictures: Holly and her dad; her grandma's ring; Paddle Pops and Dunlop Volleys. They're waiting on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Search @secretroompod. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join our fan page! Click here or search for the group and ask to join. All are welcome. :) ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Hear extended scenes, bonus interviews, bloopers and more from this episode.  Available exclusively at patreon.com/secretroom PODCAST TEAM Susie Lark, Sachelle Brooks and Alessandro Nigro.  Chet is the sound engineer.  Music and Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET Do you have an embarrassing secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!

We produce 26 episodes of this podcast each year.  But we get hundreds of secrets.  Many are shorter and just can’t fill a whole episode.  And that leaves me torn, because we have all these wonderful stories, but no where to share them….  But as we close out the year, I thought this would be a great time to give them life.  So hang on for a special collection of secrets that are funny and heartfelt.  We’ve curated them just for you, to wrap up this year with a bow.  ~Ben FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join our fan page! Click here or search for the group and ask to join.  All are welcome. :) ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 104 Susie will have commentary and out takes from today's secrets.  Also some short secrets that, for various reasons to be revealed, aren't on the main show!  Available exclusively at patreon.com/secretroom PODCAST TEAM Susie Lark, Sachelle Brooks and Alessandro Nigro.  Chet is the sound engineer.  Elkid is the Shadow Producer. Music and Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET Do you have a secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!

A woman tells us about the devastating impact spending seven years in an underground community had on her. See pictures:  Rose and her partner now; her bag of tricks and her formal collar.  They're waiting on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Search @secretroompod. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join our fan page! Click here or search for the group and ask to join.  All are welcome. :) ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED How did we keep the new show a secret for eight months?  Also Kelley from Ep. 97 has reaction about his classic “boo boo lights” blooper from her show, and last minute production chaos in Ep 102 Special Announcement!  Available at patreon.com/secretroom PODCAST TEAM Susie Lark, Sachelle Brooks and Alessandro Nigro.  Chet is the sound engineer.  Music and Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET Do you have a hopeful secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!

We've been working on a special project for you behind the scenes.  Quietly, diligently, secretly toiling for eight months.  It’s involved a lot of people, and no one has spilled the beans.  And now it’s ready! Today we announce a new podcast: The Secret Room | Unlocked. The Secret Room | Unlocked is a companion podcast to The Secret Room.  Unlocked episodes drop a week after the The Secret Room.  Between both podcasts you'll have fresh content every week. Each Unlocked episode is a director's cut version of the current Secret Room.  It will contain extended and deleted scenes, follow-up interviews, bloopers and insight into what it took to make the show happen. The Secret Room | Unlocked is available right now at Patreon.com/secretroom.  The gorgeous Secret Room Leather-Strap "Pod On" Keychain is available as a premium for Keyholder Tier members.  Other premiums are there for the taking as well. If you love The Secret Room, this is your way to support the podcast, and you'll get something delicious as a thank you. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes PODCAST TEAM Susie Lark, Sachelle Brooks and Alessandro Nigro.  Chet is the sound engineer.  Music and Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET Do you have a courageous secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!

Mina's step dad saved her from a life of ruined due to scholastic failure.  The first stop was an old, decaying building in Istanbul. See pictures of Mina and her beloved Heidi dog; "The School," and her creations and studio.  They're waiting on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Search @secretroompod. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join our fan page! Click here or search for the group and ask to join.  All are welcome. :) ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes PODCAST TEAM Susie Lark, Sachelle Brooks and Alessandro Nigro.  Shadow Producer this week: Elkid.  Chet is the sound engineer.  Music and Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET Do you have a knee-slapping, hilarious secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!

A former cop doesn’t tell anyone her true feelings about receiving a lifesaving award. See pictures of Maddie's Lifesaving Award and Medal. Also her tattoo that represents the medal. They're waiting on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Search @secretroompod. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join our fan page! Click here or search for the group and ask to join.  All are welcome. :) ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes PODCAST TEAM Susie Lark, Sachelle Brooks and Alessandro Nigro.  Shadow Producer this week: Elkid.  Chet is the sound engineer.  Music and Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET Do you have an outlandish secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!

Nicole has a secret disease she says is kinda gross. How she hides it and the heartbreaking toll it takes on her.  Here are Nicole and her husband, & the the break room her friend disinfected.  They're waiting on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Search @secretroompod. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join our fan page! Click here or search for the group and ask to join.  All are welcome. :) ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes PODCAST TEAM Susie Lark, Sachelle Brooks, Elkid and Alessandro Nigro.  Chet is the sound engineer.  Music and Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET Do you have an earth-shattering secret to share?  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!

Evan was federally investigated for something he did while caring for an autistic child.  He meant no harm, but he paid a heavy, heavy toll.  Evan sent pictures of him with Brian.  Also a picture of evidence that brought Evan down. They're waiting on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Search @secretroompod. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join our new fan page! Click here or search for the group and ask to join.  All are welcome. :) ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes PODCAST TEAM Susie Lark, Sachelle Brooks, Elkid and Alessandro Nigro.  Chet is the sound engineer.  Music and Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET Submit your lighthearted secret at our website secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!

Kelly and her friends caused a horrific explosion and fled the scene. No one was ever brought to justice. Kelly describes the terrible events of that evening and the devastating blows karma has dealt her and her family. See pictures Kelly and Mike together; Roy shopping for fireworks; and the cute apartment that burned down just after Kelly moved out.   They're waiting on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Search @secretroompod. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join our new fan page! Click here or search for the group and ask to join.  All are welcome. :) ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes PODCAST TEAM Susie Lark, Sachelle Brooks, Elkid and Alessandro Nigro.  Chet is the sound engineer.  Music and Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET Submit your succulent secret at our website secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!

A 2 a.m. phone call plunged Lindsay into a deep hole of sex and drugs. She confesses for the first time in 17 years the terrible path she traveled and the things she had to do get her fix. See pictures of Lindsay with the Journey CD, Kyle and her BFF.  Also the parkade where her story began. They're waiting on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Search @secretroompod. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join our new fan page! Click here or search for the group and ask to join.  All are welcome. :) ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes PODCAST TEAM Susie Lark, Sachelle Brooks and Alessandro Nigro.  Chet is the sound engineer.  Music and Theme are by Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET Submit your dangerous secret at our website secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!

Jen feels empathy for a convicted murderer she saw on a reality TV show.  Find out what happens when love blossoms on Death Row, and the one thing that Todd did that devastated her. See pictures of Jenn, Todd and a letter he sent her with the prison's stamp on it. They're waiting on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Search @secretroompod. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join our new fan page! Click here or search for the group and ask to join.  All are welcome. :) ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes PODCAST TEAM Susie Lark, Sachelle Brooks and Alessandro Nigro.  Chet is the sound engineer.  Music and Theme are by Breakmaster Cylinder. YOUR SECRET Submit your dangerous secret at our website secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!

Bird did something terrible on her way home from work one day.  It impacted a lot of lives, and she told a lie so that she wouldn’t be blamed for what she did.  See pictures of Bird, David and Ethan. Also a picture in the junk yard of Bird's terribly, terribly smashed car.  They're waiting on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Search @secretroompod. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPJoin our new fan page! Click here or search for the group and ask to join.  All are welcome. :) ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark Social Media: Sachelle Brooks, Alessandro Nigro The Sound Engineer: Chet Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder YOUR SECRET Submit your delectable secret at our website secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!

Shelley tells us about how an invitation to a closed bar landed her in jail, and much worse.  That night still haunts her eight years on.  Shelley sent pictures of her at Derrick’s bar; with her "piece of shit car;” and with her “gay hubs” John.  See them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Search @secretroompod. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPJoin our new fan page! Click here or search for the group and ask to join.  All are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark Social Media: Sachelle Brooks, Alessandro Nigro Street Secrets: Lisa Ellex, Elkid Alvarez The Sound Engineer: Chet Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder YOUR SECRET Submit your delectable secret at our website secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!

“My secret is I feel ashamed about something my parents made me do when I was a kid.  I'm really lucky my cousin survived it.”   See Mark and his brothers a couple of years after our story on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Search @secretroompod. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPJoin our new fan page! Click here or search for the group and ask to join.  All are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark Social Media: Sachelle Brooks, Alessandro Nigro Street Secrets: Lisa Ellex The Sound Engineer: Chet Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder YOUR SECRET Submit your delectable secret at our website secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!

A young woman tells us why she alters her appearance.  Her friends, classmates, teachers and even her boyfriend don't know what she really looks like.  The reason she hides her appearance will surprise you.  See Jane's old and new wigs on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Also see the gym where her truth was revealed. Search @secretroompod. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPJoin our new fan page! Click here or search for the group and ask to join.  All are welcome. :) PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark Social: Sachelle Brooks, Alessandro Nigro Street Secrets: Lisa Ellex The Sound Engineer: Chet Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder YOUR SECRET Submit your delicious secret at our website secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!

"My name is Sarah and my secret is I went on the run from the law when I was 17; I spent some time in jail, but thanks to a twist my criminal record isn’t connected to me.  Some might say I’m still on the lam…but I don’t see how it could catch up to me…" PODCAST TEAM Susie Lark, Sachelle Brooks and Alessandro Nigro. The Sound Engineer: Chet Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder YOUR SECRET Submit your incredible secret at our website secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!! Thank you for downloading the Secret Room. :)  ~ Ben

Kendall keeps her sick ex-husband's secret from their daughter. She only knows half of it, and revealing even that could have dire consequences. Should she tell the part she knows or let him take his secret to the grave?   PICTURES Kendall sent pictures of her and her husband when they were married.  See their wedding day, and see them chilling at a BBQ. They're waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Our handle on each is @SecretRoomPod. PODCAST TEAM Susie Lark, Sachelle Brooks, Alessandro Nigro, Bobbi Jo Valdez. The Sound Engineer: Chet Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder YOUR SECRET Submit your incredible secret at our website secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!! Thank you for downloading the Secret Room. :)  ~ Ben

Joey comes out to family about a sexual orientation that is unlike any other.  Joey falls in romantic love with objects. PICTURES See Joey and Robotroll together.  Robotroll's pink shock of hair is something to behold.  We also have an image of the Objectum Sexual pride flag. They're waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Our handle on each is @SecretRoomPod. PODCAST TEAM Susie Lark, Sachelle Brooks, Alessandro Nigro, Bobbi Jo Valdez. The Sound Engineer: Chet Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder YOUR SECRET Submit your secret at our website secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!! Thank you for downloading the Secret Room. :)  ~ Ben

Thomas tells us how his father's high expectations led him to pursue a demanding career he neither wanted nor was highly skilled at. At a pivotal moment at university he made a calamitous choice that undid years of study and nearly wrecked his career. PICTURES See Thomas in selfie mode, the text about his former classmate and the journal he uses in his new career to track data. They're waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Our handle on each is @SecretRoomPod. PODCAST TEAM Susie Lark, Sachelle Brooks, Alessandro Nigro, Bobbi Jo Valdez. The Sound Engineer: Chet Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder SUBMIT Submit your secret at our website secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!! Thank you for downloading the Secret Room. :)  ~ Ben

Brie let her catfish into some dark corners of her life - at her own peril. And when she tells you her catfish’s real identity, the truth will astound you as much as it did Brie.   PICTURES See Brie's catfish and the very bathroom where Brie's cousin Malcom committed the unspeakable. They're waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Our handle on each is @SecretRoomPod. TEAM Production: Susie Lark, Sachelle Brooks, Alessandro Nigro, Bobbi Jo Valdez. The Sound Engineer: Chet Music: Breakmaster Cylinder SUBMIT Submit your secret at our website secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!! Thank you for downloading the Secret Room. :)  ~ Ben

Amber catfished teenage boys for three years.  But can a catfish have real feelings?  And if she does, how does that work out?  Amber tells us who she talked to and how she pulled it off.  THE TRAIL WENT COLDHear Ben on The Trail Went Cold Ep 120.  It's about the unsolved murder of Amber Tuccaro. PICTURESSee the drawing JD composed to express his love for Amber. Also see Amber in her catfish years and as the woman she is today. They're waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Our handle on each is @secretroompod. TEAMProduction: Susie Lark  Street Secrets: Bobbi Jo Valdez Digital Marketing: Tassja Cadoch  The Sound Engineer: Chet Music: Breakmaster Cylinder SUBMITSubmit your secret at our website secretroompod.com. LISTENER SURVEYTake our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!! Thank you for downloading the Secret Room. :)  ~ Ben

What’s the worst thing a loved one has ever done to you?  Rachel tells us about two relationships that collide and the terrible things that people are capable of.   PICTURES See Rachel and Justin during happy times. Also an image of Rachel’s phone as she’s playing Justin’s voicemail on the podcast.  They're waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Our handle on each is @secretroompod. TEAM Production: Susie Lark  Street Secrets: Bobbi Jo Valdez Digital Marketing: Tassja Cadoch  The Sound Engineer: Chet LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!! Thank you for downloading the Secret Room. :)  ~ Ben  

One summer night 20 years ago, when he was just a kid, Matt’s parents had an encounter on the staircase.  An encounter he blames himself for to this day. PICTURESSee a picture of Matt and his brothers from 20 years ago, their faces obscured, along with a picture of the house they were raised in. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Our handle on each is @secretroompod. TEAMProduction: Susie Lark  Street Secrets: Bobbi Jo Valdez Digital Marketing: Tassja Cadoch  The Sound Engineer: Chet LISTENER SURVEYTake our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!! Thank you for downloading the Secret Room. :)       

How would you react if an unethical doctor's behavior gave you a huge and beloved family? In this episode June explains how it is that her daughter has 50 siblings and counting.  And it's not why you think!   PICTURESSee June and her daughter playing in a couple of pictures from the 70s.  Their faces are obscured.    They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Our handle on each is @secretroompod. TEAMProduction: Susie Lark  Street Secrets: Bobbi Jo Valdez Digital Marketing: Tassja Cadoch  The Sound Engineer: Chet LISTENER SURVEYTake our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)     

Would you tell an over-the-top obnoxious and drunk house guest to get out?  What if he was your best friend's husband?  You will not believe what happened to Roxy. TEAM Production support: Susie Lark  Street Secrets: Bobbi Jo Valdez Digital Marketing: Tassja Cadoch  The Sound Engineer: Chet PICTURES See Roxy at her wedding.  Maude, her best friend and bridesmaid stands behind her.   Also, the the bathroom that got soaked in vomit on that hapless night now restored to its original splendor.  See them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Our handle on each is @secretroompod. JIM HAROLD'S CAMPFIRE If you enjoy The Secret Room, you'll also love Jim Harold's Campfire. You'll be enthralled by stories of the supernatural told by real people.  Available wherever you get your podcasts. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)     

In order to manage the deep resentment she feels toward her mom, Hannah lies to her family about something very important. Production support: Susie Lark  Street Secrets: Bobbi Jo Valdez PICTURES See Hannah and her mom, their faces obscured, at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s last year.  Also mom’s room at the memory care facility and the cute fluffy white doggie dad takes along on his walks with mom. Go get 'em: facebook.com/SecretRoomPod and instagram.com/SecretRoomPod and soon at twitter.com/SecretRoomPod ~Ben   LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!   Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)  ~Ben

We explore Ashley’s complicated family dynamic and the challenges a sister faces when the brother she loves dearly has severe addictions.  When Ashley reveals her secret you might wonder about its consequences and whether Ashley bears any blame for what happened next. Production support: Susie Lark  Street Secrets: Bobbi Jo Valdez PICTURES See Ashley and her brother on her wedding day.  It’s one of her favorites, taken the last time her extended family was all together.   Also: the the cardinal feather she received from her brother on the very day of our interview. It’s stored it safely in the jewelry box Cody gifted her.   Go get 'em: facebook.com/SecretRoomPod and instagram.com/SecretRoomPod and soon at twitter.com/SecretRoomPod ~Ben   LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!   Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)  ~Ben

In our last Sunday feed I present a look back at some of our favorite Street Secrets from 2018.   Come back in just two days for our first regular Tuesday show.  It's "79. My Horrible Secret That Came True."    We'll be there every other Tuesday. Forever.  :) ~Ben Street Secret Team: Bobbi Jo Valdez, Caitlin Bartholomew, Elkid and Susie Lark. PICTURES See Susie's favorite artistic renderings of Street Secrets from 2018. Go get 'em: facebook.com/SecretRoomPod and instagram.com/SecretRoomPod    SECRET ROOM TEES, MUGS AND TOTES!  Show your affiliation with your favorite indie podcast that could with our cool merch!  Visit our store. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!   Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)  ~Ben

Jo hopes her boyfriend never discovers that she records him.  Because if she did the world she’s constructed with those recordings would collapse in an instant.  Production support: Susie Lark and Dahlia Beta Street Secrets: Bobbi Jo Valdez PICTURES See Jo holding a picture of her boyfriend, his face obscured, you know, to protect the innocent! Go get 'em: facebook.com/SecretRoomPod and instagram.com/SecretRoomPod and later in the week at twitter.com/SecretRoomPod And check out Jo's Instagram: instagram.com/recordedboyf ~Ben SECRET ROOM TEES, MUGS AND TOTES!  Show your affiliation with your favorite indie podcast that could with our cool merch!  Visit our store. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!   Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)  ~Ben

Today we peek into the secret lives of the rich and famous with a story that lands at the intersection of celebrity and . . . chicken!  A celebrity demands five live chickens be delivered to his New York City loft, but he never knew what it took to get them there.  Production support: Susie Lark. PICTURES  See Loretta’s baby a couple of months after surviving the high-speed in utero chicken ride.  Loretta points out she’s clutching something that looks suspiciously like a chicken.  Also the painting titled “Cinco Gallina” that, remarkably, hangs in Ben’s living room.  This interview was meant to be! Go get 'em: facebook.com/SecretRoomPod and instagram.com/SecretRoomPod and later in the week at twitter.com/SecretRoomPod ~Ben   LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey!   Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)  ~Ben

YouTube star Brittani Louise Taylor confesses the lie she told her viewers.  Today she tells Ben what she did and why she’s kept it a secret…until now.  She also tells him the big way she’s coming out with her truth.    Brittani's favorite charity: watoto.com. Production support: Susie Lark. Street Secret Team: Bobbi Jo Valdez.  Thanks guys. PICTURES Check out three pictures Brittani wanted me to share with you guys.  You don't want want to miss the one with her son Rex.  Their megawatt smiles will jump off your phone and into your day! See theme here: facebook.com/SecretRoomPod and instagram.com/SecretRoomPod and later in the week at twitter.com/SecretRoomPod ~Ben  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!   Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)  ~Ben

Tracy tells her harrowing tale of survival when she was a broke and destitute teen. Stories her mother never knew.  Stories shared here for the first time. Production support: Susie Lark. Street Secret Team: Bobbi Jo Valdez.  Thanks guys. PICTURES Tracy shared pictures of her from her high school, university and army days.  Go get 'em: facebook.com/SecretRoomPod and instagram.com/SecretRoomPod and later in the week at twitter.com/SecretRoomPod ~Ben   LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey!   Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)  ~Ben

Quinn's dark preoccupation lead her to an unusual career.  Today she lifts the curtains to show us what really happens to the dead as they're prepared for their final journey. Production support: Susie Lark. Street Secret Team: Bobbi Jo Valdez.  PICTURES To give you an even bigger peek behind the curtain, Quinn’s sharing a bunch of pictures.  There are a couple of Quinn…her face is obscured but you can still connect with her a bit.  Then there's a nostalgic picture of an old hearse she found at the funeral home she worked at, which has been in business for a century.  And remember she talked about restorative art, and how that was her passion?  Quinn sent a picture of her project at mortuary school where she had to create a complete face from mortuary wax.  You wanna see that one! facebook.com/SecretRoomPod and instagram.com/SecretRoomPod/ and later in the week on at twitter.com/SecretRoomPod ~Ben LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey!   Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)  ~Ben

Louise’s brother Jessie was everyone’s best friend.  So she had to conceal her happiness when he died.  Louise tells us about their complicated relationship and the unexpected things that have happened since he passed. Production support: Susie Lark. Street Secret Team: Bobbi Jo Valdez.  PICTURES Louise made a discovery when she was searching for pictures.  Read out exchange about it on social.  Also a picture of Jessie living large, and pictures of Louise with Jessie as kids and then as adults. See them all now: facebook.com/SecretRoomPod and instagram.com/SecretRoomPod/ and later in the week on at twitter.com/SecretRoomPod ~Ben LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey!   Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)  ~Ben

Sarah's daydreams are so vivid they've crept into her reality.  We learn how they manifest in the real world; and Sarah explains why she keeps them secret. Production support: Susie Lark. Street Secret Team: Bobbi Jo Valdez.  Thanks guys. PICTURES Sarah sent a picture of her "relationship vs. single" budget spreadsheet!  See how the numbers stack up with and without a boyfriend.  And see the apartment building Sarah dreams about living in.  She took a picture for you from her book club at the library across the street.  And then there's a picture of the beautiful dog she would be happy to spend her days with.  He doesn't leave shoes around the house. :) See them all now: facebook.com/secretroompod and instagram.com/secretroompod/ ~Ben LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey!   Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)  ~Ben

The story of an unbreakable spirit in which a young woman is forced to make a decision that will haunt her the rest of her life. Production support: Susie Lark. Street Secret Team: Bobbi Jo Valdez.  Thanks guys.   AWAY TRAVEL OFFER Thanks to Away for supporting The Secret Room. Go to awaytravel.com/secret and use the promo code secret to get $20 off a suitcase!   PICTURES See the street where Claire's mom tried to run down her father. Also the only pictures Claire has of her mom (from her wedding day) and of herself as a kid with her brother (their faces obscured.) Get 'em now: facebook.com/secretroompod and instagram.com/secretroompod/ ~Ben   SECRET ROOM TEES ON AMAZON PRIME!  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet with our great tee!  Available in your favorite color with free returns. Prime members get free two-day shipping in the U.S. Find it now at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for "Secret Room Podcast".)   AUDIBLE Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.    LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey!   Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)  ~Ben

Natalie's bizarre story of a two-pronged family betrayal and a kid who was like her brother. RAINN.org Sexual Assault Hotline (USA): 800-656-HOPE (4673). Production support by Susie Lark and Bobbi Jo Valdez PICTURES A couple days ago Natalie texted me some details that she didn't feel comfortable sharing in our interview.  She said I could post her text for you to read in full. Also see Theo, the gorgeous doggie she had to give up.  And see Natalie holding her new puppy four years ago, and a picture of him  now. Get 'em now: facebook.com/secretroompod and instagram.com/secretroompod/ ~Ben LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey! Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)  ~Ben

Reverend Dave revealed in Ep. 53 that he had an X-Rated Tattoo.  But he called Ben recently to tell him he missed an important follow up question; one that would have revealed another secret!  We get to the bottom of it in this show. --- PICTURES: See Reverend Dave's tattoo and a mysterious picture of Reverend Dave himself on our Facebook page.  facebook.com/secretroompod.

Tai tells why she feels partially responsible for the murder committed by her best friend when they were 15. And there's a twist… Production support by Susie Lark, Caitlin Bartholomew and Elkid. PICTURES See the letters and Christmas presents Cody sent Tai over the years.  Also a bonus post-interview convo Tai and I had over text. Don't miss it. :) Get 'em now: facebook.com/secretroompod and instagram.com/secretroompod/ ~Ben SUMMER SURVEY Take our Summer Survey!

Brittany bluffed her way through her final thesis. Everyone thinks she graduated but Brittany's not so sure. It’s a story where both student and teacher were cheating. My guest is Brittany Ross, host of the Shortcomings Podcast, where she and her co-host Natalie Lander talk with guests about where they fell short in life.   Brittany’s also an actress, appearing on U.S. television shows The Middle, 2 Broke Girls and Girl Meets World. And you must follow her colorful Instagram: @iambrittanyross. Credits: Production by Susie Lark, and thanks to our Street Secret Editor Caitlin Bartholomew. PICTURES See Brittany's goofy college cheerleading picture; and the shot her hubby snapped as she and her dog Trask desperately tear the house apart looking for her diploma. facebook.com/secretroompod and instagram.com/secretroompod/  

Laura tells us how she was dramatically busted while cheating with a married man.  Then she went back for more.  What happened next will amaze you.  PICTURES Laura shared so many great pictures for you! See the bangle she dropped and the tank top she was struggling to adjust on that fateful day in Anthony's house.  You can also see the parking lot where she and Anthony used to meet before third shift. facebook.com/secretroompod and instagram.com/secretroompod/

Should a young woman with incurable cancer reveal the name of her daughter’s movie star father? PICTURES See a picture Mila took of a typical Amsterdam canal house that leans to one side.  She says it looks a lot like hers.  facebook.com/secretroompod and instagram.com/secretroompod/  

Why Molly received an dishonorable discharge from the military and how she's able to keep it a secret.  PICTURES See Molly's Dishonorable Discharge, DD From 212. It says “fraudulent entry into military service” in black and white.  Also a picture of the combat boots she was issued for basic training.  They look brand new. facebook.com/secretroompod and instagram.com/secretroompod/  

Today’s show explores how people behave, or shouldn’t behave, in very different situations. We hear tales of operating rooms, a vibrator and food. PICTURES See Derrick suited up for the operating room.  Also see Lily, her partner and Sarah in a variety of great pictures while they were still friends.   facebook.com/secretroompod and instagram.com/secretroompod/ ~Ben

The surprising consequences for an accidental criminal.  And what one friend does when another makes a terrible mistake. PICTURES: From Sarah: "The first two pictures are from that infamous night. Look how happy and carefree we are...oblivious as to what was to come. :)  I'm the one in black and Tonya is in red.” Sarah sent two others: The wide road to her home. And a picture of the scene of the crime.  Also Susie's Disappointing Doodle of today's street secret. facebook.com/secretroompod and instagram.com/secretroompod/ ~Ben   

CJ’s first step into the professional world faltered a bit.  It was a misstep he had no intention of revealing, ever, until a remarkable coincidence 8 months later forced his hand.    PICTURES: See CJ, International Man of Mystery, at the mic during this very interview. Also, see the picture frame with stock photos that's been hanging sideways in producer Susie Lark's home for TWO years.  So embarrassing.   Get 'em at facebook.com/secretroompod and instagram.com/secretroompod/. ~Ben    

Caitlin says she betrayed her best friend.  But you might think Caitlin was the friend betrayed.  It’s a tale of deception that cuts two ways.  PICTURES: First up a screenshot of Tom’s half contrite text.  There’s also picture Caitlin took of her room the day she moved out of the house that she shared with Amy.  The neatly packed boxes and the vibrant colors of the room belie the turmoil in Caitlin’s life that day.  I wonder what made her take that picture?  Perhaps it was symbolic of a new beginning.   They're all waiting at facebook.com/secretroompod and on Instagram (secretroompod). ~Ben  

Today a story about two secret brothers.  Jessica explains exactly what that means and how it's possible. The path to discovery at 39 years of age required careful navigation of family politics with her dad, her mom and her sister….   PICTURES: Jessica shared a couple of pictures for you.  In the first see Jessica and her sister sharing coffee.  Jessica also snapped a picture of the kewpie doll her father passed on to her from her grandfather.  We also have a Street Secret picture!  See the turtle that was mom's ex boyfriend's pet in the street secret at the top of the show! See them on facebook.com/secretroompod and Instagram (secretroompod).  

Sally joins us from Athens to tell us about her love affair with a Mafia kingpin in the early 90s. Hear the surprising way her romance started, what it was like inside the syndicate and how she got out. --- PICTURES: Sally hams it up for the camera, bikini clad on a Greek beach about the time she was dating Michael. And in another she weds her fiancé not long after her affair with Michael ended. They look happy.  I just wonder what he did during their breakup! We’ll never know. ~Ben Get 'em all at facebook.com/secretroompod.    UPROXX We are thrilled to be featured by UPROXX as one of the top ten storytelling podcasts to listen to right now.  Check 'em all out!  You may stray, but remember where your heart belongs: right here with your little podcast that could! 💕   SECRET ROOM NOW ON INSTAGRAM See all our pictures on Instagram back to the beginning of time.  Our snappy handle? SecretRoomPod of course!   SECRET ROOM TEES ARE BACK ON AMAZON PRIME!  See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)   FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD:  Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)

The complicated and intensely personal chain of events that have led Jessica to keep her father's death a secret. --- PICTURES: First up is a picture of Jessica's bio-dad looking really dapper in a sharp suit and red tie. Next there’s a pic of Jessica as an adorable kid about the time her parents were getting divorced.  And of course, you have to see her dogs, which Jessica captioned “The cutest little turkeys EVER” in her text to me.  And I have to concur.  Get 'em all at facebook.com/secretroompod. ~Ben You can also see pictures on Twitter @SecretRoomPod! (Thanks Shelly ~Susie)   FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD:  Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)   SECRET ROOM TEES ARE BACK ON AMAZON PRIME!  See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)    

One woman's experience with female genital mutilation (FGM) and how it's impacted her life.  A story of perseverance and triumph. Here is the World Health Organization's fact sheet on female genital mutilation. --- PICTURES: See the one memento Aisha's held on to: the armband from her stay at the hospital when her stitches were released.  A picture of it, in the jar where it rests, waits for you at facebook.com/secretroompod. FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :) SECRET ROOM TEES ARE BACK ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)  

Patty tells us stories from the edge when she put herself through graduate school as an escort and dominatrix. --- PICTURES: A picture of Patty's favorite corsets.  She always made more money when she wore the pink one.  Also, two pictures of Patty back in the day! facebook.com/secretroompod. FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :) SECRET ROOM TEES ARE BACK ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)

Reverend Dave's secret tattoo reveals a former secret that upended his life. --- PICTURES: See Reverend Dave's tattoo and a mysterious picture of Reverend Dave himself on our Facebook page.  facebook.com/secretroompod. FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :) SECRET ROOM TEES AVAILABLE ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.) 

When should Emily reveal her condition to people she's dating?  She's in a difficult position and bears all the responsibility.  Also, the fallout from last episode's french fry secret! Celebrate radio producer Joe Frank's life by listening to his trailblazing program "Joe Frank: Work In Progress."  JoeFrank.com  Joe left us January 15th, 2018. --- FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :) SECRET ROOM TEES ARE BACK ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.) 

Niky comes clean with a high school secret her mom will hear for the first time when she downloads this podcast. --- LISTENER SURVEY: Your 30 seconds filling out a 7 question survey is everything to us! (It's to help us attract advertisers.) http://survey.libsyn.com/secretroom PICTURES:  Niky and Ben in the makeshift studio they set up for this interview. See it at facebook.com/secretroompod right now! FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :) SECRET ROOM TEES BACK ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)  

Today, The New Year's Eve tale of a good woman scorned.  And, is a hot dog a sandwich? Susie asks Twitter! Also, a curated collection our favorite street secrets this year.   So much fun to button up 2017.  Happy New Year’s from your favorite little podcast that could.  :) --- FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :) SECRET ROOM TEES ARE BACK ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.) LISTENER SURVEY: Your 30 seconds filling out a 7 question survey is everything to us! (It's to help us attract advertisers.) http://survey.libsyn.com/secretroom

Max's amazing story of how he stumbled into a profession he never dreamt of. --- LISTENER SURVEY: Your 30 seconds filling out a 7 question survey is everything to us! (It's to help us attract advertisers.) http://survey.libsyn.com/secretroom PICTURES:   1. The koi pond. 2. The view of Phoenix Max took on a hike with a gentlemen. 3. Outside the guest suite of one of Max's gentlemen in downtown Phoenix. Hurry, they're at facebook.com/secretroompod right now! FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :) SECRET ROOM TEES NOW ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)

Tom tells us what happened when he tripped the alarm at his father’s bank in 1964. Also, Rachel's back from Episode 45 “Attempted Murder.” She interviews her brother about their father’s attempted murder charge. A secret he learned about from the podcast. ----- LISTENER SURVEY: Your 30 seconds filling out a 7 question survey is everything to us! (It's to help us attract advertisers.) http://survey.libsyn.com/secretroom PICTURES:  A 1964 photo of Tom's father's bank.  It was taken about the time Tom tripped the alarm there.  Also, pictures of Tom through the years.  First as the mischievous 5 year old; then as the young constable responding to bank alarms; and then as the man today who's held on to this secret for 40 years.  Hurry, they're at facebook.com/secretroompod right now! FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :) SECRET ROOM TEES NOW ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)

Paul's story of an unexpected and secret career path.  It's appropriate only for people comfortable with frank discussion about the inner workings of the porn industry.  Consider yourself warned! ----- LISTENER SURVEY: Your 30 seconds filling out a 7 question survey is everything to us! (It's to help us attract advertisers.) secretroompodcast.com PICTURES:  See Paul, the building where all Paul's stories went down, and a screen cap from the demo he made to get his first job in porn.  Go get 'em right now at facebook.com/secretroompod. FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :) SECRET ROOM TEES NOW ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)  

Dahlia Beta and listeners share secrets about a haunted house, a ouija board and Shadow People. Also a throwback to an interview about a seance gone very, very wrong. Boo! ----- PICTURES: This week we have a picture of our guests who spoke about the Shadow People.  Also, a picture of the house where Ashley held the ill-fated seance.  They're waiting for you right now at facebook.com/secretroompod. FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :) SECRET ROOM TEES NOW ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)

Rachel opens up about an attempted murder charge and the unusual way it was handled in the courts. ----- PICTURES: First up a picture of Rachel and her two siblings.  Next, a picture of Rachel mugging for the camera while swinging.  Both pictures are about the time that their father left the house. They're waiting for you right now at facebook.com/secretroompod. FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :) SECRET ROOM TEES NOW ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)

Creed tells us about life in prison and how he copes with unjustly being labeled a sex offender.  Susie tells us her personal story about a creeper who advanced on her when she was 13. ----- PICTURES: The incredible picture of Creed's first cell block. What a scene.  Also, one of the letters Karen wrote to Creed while he was in prison.  Bonus!  Not discussed in the show: a picture of Susie at 13. They're waiting for you right now at facebook.com/secretroompod. FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :) SECRET ROOM TEES NOW ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)

The heavy personal toll borne by a man and his family for a miscarriage of justice. --- PICTURES: See one of the letters Karen wrote to Creed while he was in prison. It's waiting for you at facebook.com/secretroompod. FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :) SECRET ROOM TEES NOW ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)  

“Not many people knew he was a drugging, drinking, bookmaking impregnator.” Kathy's husband may have burned down the house, but it's not all that went up in flames.  This encore is presented while Ben is on vacay.  But there's a new drop-in by co-host Dahlia Beta, so check it out! New Pictures: New photos for this story not shared before! See Kathy's husband in a stunning ironic twist: he's wearing a shirt with flames on it.  Also, a picture of the scorched house he burned down.  What a scene.  facebook.com/secretroompod. RED CROSS: Donate now to support relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Harvey at redcross.org.  Or donate $10 by texting the word "HARVEY" to 90999. FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :) Secret Room Tees Now On Amazon Prime!  See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Purchase in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)  

Elaine’s secret has cost her a job. It’s cost her friends too.  Today she tells us about her trips to the mental ward and the toll it’s taken on her life. Pictures: The memory board at her office that has momentos of her visits to the mental wards.  Also a picture of the 15 diaries she wrote during one difficult stay.  facebook.com/secretroompod. NOMV.ORG: Not One More Vet.  An online veterinary support group. nomv.org  FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :) Secret Room Tees Now On Amazon Prime!  See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Purchase on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)  

The terrible things a man did to his kids, his wife and himself.  It's a secret three decades in the making. Pictures: Disneyland 1981, Carole, with her children, gazes stoically into a camera, a portal to her future self.  The shutter clicked by the very man who turned their world into a nightmare.  facebook.com/secretroompod. Also in pictures: Marie's street secret mariachi band. RAINN.ORG Support for people who have sustained sexual trauma. rainn.org FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :) Secret Room Tees Now On Amazon Prime!  See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet! Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)  

Chris’ sideways story about being addicted to one of the worst drugs out there.  Bath Salts. It’s bad, heavy stuff.  And yeah, it made him to some crazy shiz. Pictures: The house where Chris did bath salts and got caught; and the drugs he used to buy, can both be seen at facebook.com/secretroompod. Smart Recovery: The addiction recovery support group that helped Chris beat drugs. Inside Out: The song by Inside Out that Chris read which sums up his addiction. YouTube. FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :) Secret Room Tees Now On Amazon Prime! Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet! Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room Podcast.)  

A woman's teenage quest for love and the lengths she went to secure it. Secret Room Tee Shirts Now On Amazon Prime! Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet! Amazon.com. FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)    

One Halloween night Nina had a sexual encounter on her friend’s couch.  And it was with her husband’s creepy bestie.  See a picture of her sexy Halloween costume at facebook.com/secretroompod. FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :) Secret Room Tee Shirts Now On Amazon Prime! Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet! Amazon.com.    

Today I put my guest Marie from our last episode together with a listener who had the same problem.  You can check out Marie's eye-popping blog at virginish.wordpress.com. FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)    

Marie tells a secret about her vagina and the way men react to it.  Also, more fish tales inspired by our last episode on Toxic Friendships.  Read Marie's NSFW blog, "Virginish" at virginish.wordpress.com. Marie comes back for an update in Episode 36.  It's fun! FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :) Pod on!  

Dependency and desire control a friendship.   FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)

A seance gone wrong leaves a woman with a secret she can never reveal.  It all went down in an old mansion’s chauffeur quarters above the garage. FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)

Mark’s tattoo reveals a secret that if exposed, would completely change his world.  And it’s our first anniversary so of course Dahlia Beta stops by!   Haaapppyyy biiiirrtthhddaayyy dear Seeecret Roooom! FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)

The devastating tale of a woman's deeds, and why her sister can't quit her.  FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)

Today a story of former loves. One woman dreams of the man she left; the other drives her ex’s getaway car! FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500.  Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)

Co-host Dahlia Beta just learned a secret long held by her father.   She files this report today, for the secret room.

You are not alone.  Secrets make the world go 'round. 

A man must invent a second girlfriend; and Dahlia reveals our biggest secret to date! 

Sarah reveals how she said bye to her dad before he died.  Only her fiancee knows.  Also: Your holiday secrets!  Ho ho ho. 

In their teens Caleb and his Appalachian posse pulled off the scam of their lives, and no one ever snitched. Not even Crackhead Johnny.

One woman sees her brother on a police wanted poster and another escapes from a Russian prison.

What do roast beef, a speeding ticket and a hair dryer have in common? Our hairapist tells you today. And Glee’s Jenna Ushkowitz reads a secret.

A woman unravels a secret about her father that her family kept quiet for decades. By contributor Tree Mabry.

In honor of the 60th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution we offer this encore story about a brave man and a phone ringing in the dead of night.

A man steals a year of his brother's life and Dahlia checks in from Italy. 

Ivan discusses how he used to take food from the cafeteria, how the lunch lady turned a blind eye, and how he paid her back.

"Not many people knew he was a drugging, drinking, book-making impregnator."  It's the Season 2 premier of The Secret Room.  Pod on!

In a world teetering on the brink of collapse, two friends must learn a secret.  A secret that stands between order and chaos.  Ben Hamm and Dahlia Beta save the world, in Season 2 of The Secret Room.

Proof of life.  Secret whispers.  Keeping the feed alive.

A speeding ticket, a brother in prison, and Ben and Dahlia go on and on. 

A woman shares why she can't tell her family she's sober.  Also, your guilty TV pleasures!

The devastating tale of a woman's deeds, and why her sister can't quit her. 

A woman with schizophrenia reveals how she tells real voices from hallucinations. 

A woman reveals the most profound decision of her life and why she can't tell her mom.

A man's affair with a younger woman has an unexpected impact on his marriage. Ben & Dahlia sign up on a dating website for married people! 

A woman takes on a secret persona online; one her friends would never imagine. Also: True date stories.

Shelly's boss invited her to his hotel room at a conference far from home.  It was one of a number of inappropriate advances he made.

We explore the nature of government secrets and visit the Whisper Gallery in NYC.

A story about a brave man and a phone ringing in the dead of night.

Quinn’s secret six-week marriage. And Maria takes an epic birthday trip her parents will never know about.

Co-host Dahlia Beta just learned a secret long held by her father.   She files this report today, for the secret room.

A celebrity make up artist reveals how some celebrities torture her on set, and how she gets back at them.

A man with a rather racy secret; and a veteran who took matters into his own hands, and kind of regrets it.  On this episode of The Secret Room.

A jilted lover seeks revenge online. What she did, why she regrets it and how a coffee mug is a daily reminder are all revealed in this episode of The Secret Room. --- SECRET ROOM TEES ARE BACK ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.) FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Get a free audiobook download at audibletrial.com/secretroom.

There's a new place to share secrets. Ben Hamm & Dahlia Beta explore the stories no one ever tells. Welcome to The Secret Room.