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The Secret Room | True Stories

What's the one secret you've never told anybody?  Welcome to The Secret Room, a podcast about the true stories no one ever tells. Hosted by Ben Hamm.

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Lucy from "Sex Work is My Side Hustle" is back for the conclusion of her secret.  This episode also marks the conclusion of our sex episode series on sex work, which started with Sloane in "Sugaring." Today, when Lucy finds a tracker on her car, a mystery over who's behind it shakes things up with a client. It's stories from the often misunderstood world of sex work.    HERS Thank you, HERS!  forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized, affordable care that gets you. Based on advertised cash price for 30-day supply of medication only. Membership required, fee not included, and billed separately. Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com.  HOMECHEF For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/SECRET.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. MINT MOBILE Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET QUINCE Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to quince.com/SECRETROOM. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. PICTURES  See Lucy in the outfit mom chose for her to meet Old Doc in….and more. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED On the next episode: Lucy is back! She reveals even more fetish work she's done and tells me her limits. Find out her current status with Old Doc and whether she's found a fresh arrangement.  And we talk about  social media response to her secret, good and bad.  And I just had to ask her for an update on her last secret where she revealed she's a sleepwalker. Does she still have her camera up? What has she seen!? 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! ALL OUR SPONSORS See this week's sponsors and their offers at 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. :)  PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Who's Tracking Me?

Lucy struggles to make ends meet with her professional job, and she's always been fascinated by sex work. Her secret is that she's a side gig sex worker just trying to make her way.    HERS Thank you, HERS!  forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized, affordable care that gets you. Based on advertised cash price for 30-day supply of medication only. Membership required, fee not included, and billed separately. Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com.  HOMECHEF For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/SECRET.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. MINT MOBILE Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET PICTURES  See pictures that Lucy used on her profiles to draw clients! They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Krissy from "Claire's Spa" is back with a behind-the-scenes look at a sex expo she attended, and how it helped grow her sensual massage business. She'll also share stories about some of her more unusual clients, and reveal whether her husband still gets to enjoy the benefits of her professional skills. Join us in one week! 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! ALL OUR SPONSORS See this week's sponsors and their offers at 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! 

Sex Work Is My Side Hustle!

It's the second part of Krissy's secret that started in "Claire's Spa." For 15 years Krissy worked in sensual massage, building a business with two locations!  She tells us how she managed relationships and how and why she ultimately confessed all. Her family's reaction will surprise you.  Krissy offers individual and couples therapy, specializing in working with former or current sex workers, people living with secrecy and double lives, and toxic relationships. InTheLifeTherapy.com   HERS Thank you, HERS!  forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized, affordable care that gets you. Based on advertised cash price for 30-day supply of medication only. Membership required, fee not included, and billed separately. Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com.  HOMECHEF For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/SECRET.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. MINT MOBILE Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET PICTURES  See Krissy and her mom right now! Pics are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Sloane, from "I Had a Gun In My Purse" is back!  This time we dig deep into the sex work world of fetish content. Susie asks her all of the nitty gritty questions:  what do people ask for, what are the craziest requests and what's off limits? They also talk about the cannibal porn website. It's "Fetish Candyland" in one week on Unlocked. 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! ALL OUR SPONSORS See this week's sponsors and their offers at 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!

Executive Retreat

It's the second secret in our three secret arc on sex work.  To the world, Krissy lived a normal life. But behind closed doors, she was working in sensual massage, a secret she kept hidden for 15 years. Until the day she was forced to reveal everything.   HERS Thank you, HERS!  forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized, affordable care that gets you. Based on advertised cash price for 30-day supply of medication only. Membership required, fee not included, and billed separately. Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com.  HOMECHEF For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/SECRET.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.  MINT MOBILE Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET PICTURES See Krissy and her Pennsylvania massage room. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Sloane from "I Had a Gun in My Purse" is back to dig into all things fetish.  From client requests to fetish videos to cannibal porn, Sloane spills the tea. 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! ALL OUR SPONSORS See this week's sponsors and their offers at 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!   

Claire's Spa

Sloane reveals her secret that she worked for an escort agency for a year, and no one knows. She thought it was going to be all fast cash and glamour. After all, being a sugar baby, dancing and running an OnlyFans channel had worked nicely. She laid it all out in part 1, "Sugaring."  But what she found at the excorting agency was far from what she was looking for. It's the conclusion of Sloane's personal journey behind the scenes of sex work. HERS Thank you, HERS!  forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized, affordable care that gets you. Based on advertised cash price for 30-day supply of medication only. Membership required, fee not included, and billed separately. Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com.  HOMECHEF For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/SECRET.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.  MINT MOBILE Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET PICTURES  Sloane and Danica pose for a selfie while on a call. See them on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Sloane is back on unlocked to share even more secrets about how to do business as a stripper, and how it stacks up compared to running an OnlyFans channel. She also shares how she and her boyfriend balance sex work in their relationship..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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! ALL OUR SPONSORS See this week's sponsors and their offers at 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! 

I Had a Gun in My Purse

With this episode we begin a three secret arc from women in sex work.  By the end of this series, we'll have a deeper understanding of different forms sex work can take, as well as of the realities these women face and how they feel about their work. Today: Behind closed doors, Sloane saw what most people never will.  Working secretly for an escort agency, she came face-to-face with the rawest, darkest sides of humanity. Now, she's pulling back the curtain, revealing her journey from sugar baby, to dancer, to escort. It's an unfiltered look into an industry often misunderstood, and rarely revealed so honestly.   HERS Thank you, HERS!  forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized, affordable care that gets you. Based on advertised cash price for 30-day supply of medication only. Membership required, fee not included, and billed separately. Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com.  HOMECHEF For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/SECRET.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.  MINT MOBILE Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET PICTURES See a picture of Sloane now on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Susanna's mom was always deeply religious, and followed her own path to discover her connection to a higher power. When Susanna was in high school, her mom met a calm and kind man.  Who was Susanna to think her mom wasn't completely certain he was the real deal? Her new step dad and her mom were both convinced he was actually Jesus reincarnated, and that it was just a waiting game of when to tell the world he was back. And so the journey began with her new dad, Jesus, with skin on.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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! ALL OUR SPONSORS See this week's sponsors and their offers at 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!   

Sugaring

As a marijuana grower for a startup South American based company, Jake did some questionable things. Like the time he smuggled 500 marijuana plants through customs! Get into the weeds with us, and hear all of Jake's exploits.    HERS Thank you, HERS!  forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized, affordable care that gets you. Based on advertised cash price for 30-day supply of medication only. Membership required, fee not included, and billed separately. Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com.  HOMECHEF For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/SECRET.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.  MINT MOBILE Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET  PICTURES  See pictures of the pirate grow shipping container, Sofia, the baby plants and the full legal facility in South America! They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! ALL OUR SPONSORS See this week's sponsors and their offers at 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!   

The Pirate Grow

 Grace from "Moonlight Should Be Beautiful" is back for the conclusion of her heartbreaking secret.  In part one she revealed the dark secret of a rape she suffered at the age of 15 that led to a secret abortion.  In part two, she is forced to confront the ramifications of that decision as an adult when she gets an unexpected diagnosis.    HERS Thank you, HERS!  forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized, affordable care that gets you. That's F-O-R-H-E-R-S dot com slash secret. forhers.com slash secret. Based on advertised cash price for 30-day supply of medication only. Membership required, fee not included, and billed separately. Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com.  HOME CHEF For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/SECRET.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.  HOMESERVE For 50% less your first year, go to HomeServe.com/secret. Void in Florida. MINT MOBILE Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET   PICTURES  See Grace, her husband and her mom on social right now. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Grace returns in one week to tell Susie about a time years later she heard from the twin.  You will not believe your ears.  That and other updates, like what was going on with Grace's sister that held her back from revealing all to mom. 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

False Hope

 Grace shares a profound story:  She was sexual assaulted as a minor, which she kept secret, bearing the pain alone.  The SA she suffered forced her to make an utterly heartbreaking choice.  And now, circumstances have led her to even more heartbreak as the past confronts her with fresh consequences of the decision she made as a kid.  It's a turbulent story of good vs. evil, and how even making the right decision can feel so wrong.   If you are the victim of sexual assault, you can seek help now from the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline. RAINN.ORG   HOME CHEF For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/SECRET.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.  HOMESERVE For 50% less your first year, go to HomeServe.com/secret. Void in Florida. MINT MOBILE Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET  NUTRAFOL Get $10 off your first month's subscription + free shipping at Nutrafol.com when you use promo code secretroom PICTURES  See Grace and her mom on social right now. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Moonlight Should Be Beautiful

 When you were a kid, how much mischief were you up to and how much did you hide from your parents?  Did you commit robbery? Did you get into such sticky situations that you were legally banned from an entire city…in Mexico.    Today's guest Jannean is here to reveal the trials and tribulations of her youth, a childhood so reckless she wants the details she's about to share, to remain buried.  But in a surprise revelation, at least one member of her family found out.  PICTURES  See Jannean and Nichol in the 80's and today. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! 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!   

I Got Banned from Tijuana

Stephanie's Dad kept a secret that caused deep fractures within the family. It weighed heavily on him until a very inappropriate moment when it didn't.  PICTURES  See Stephanie and her family in candid pics now. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod.  YOUTUBE The Secret Room is now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Tiffany from "My Husband and the Catfish" is back. Were they involved in kink previously? Had she explored non monogamy in the past?  And what about the future?  Also, Susie introduces Tiffany to FetLife!  And in a surprise revelation Tiffany spills about another flirtatious encounter she had, and what Alex thought about that!  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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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!   

Did Mom Know?

Eric tells Ben the deep seated reason he developed significant contempt for the law.  It led him to challenge cops in hair-raising ways. Now, 40 years later, Eric tells his surprisingly emotional secret and where it led him.   YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Hollie from "Mom Ruined my Credit" and her husband Biscuit are back to tell the tangled tale of their love story. They were destined for each other, but biscuit was involved in a tricky relationship situation which for many would be a dealbreaker. And don't worry, we explain the nickname Biscuit as well. 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!   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  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!   

I Ran from the Law

Here's an excerpt from a new Pushkin audiobook I think you'll enjoy, The Pain of Others by Miguel Ángel Hernández. In a quiet town in the Spanish countryside, Miguel Ángel Hernández's best friend murdered his sister and took his own life by jumping off a cliff. No one ever knew why. The investigation was closed, and the crime forgotten. Twenty years later, when time has dulled the shock but not the questions, Miguel returns home, putting himself in the shoes of a detective, in an attempt to reconstruct the tragic night that marked the end of his adolescence. But the investigation will awaken ghosts that he thought he had left behind: a childhood marked by the Church, by sin and guilt; the constant presence of illness and death; the oppressive, closed world from which he managed to escape. Based on true events, The Pain of Others is a chilling audiobook that blends police thriller, investigative reporting, and literary suspense—an unflinching reckoning with violence, memory, and the question that still haunts the author: Did he fail to see the warning signs that his best friend was capable of this horrific crime? Find The Pain of Others at Pushkin.fm or wherever you get audiobooks. Ben

Sneak Preview: The Pain of Others

Tiffany confessed her online affair with another woman to her husband. His reaction might surprise you, but not as much as his reaction when they realize she was catfished.  How the triad navigates this tricky situation is Tiffany's secret.   PICTURES  See Tiffany, her husband and the avatar Alex made for her. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod.  YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Margot joins Susie to reveal a secret battle she fought against herself and her relationship with food.  It became a balance of obsession over eating too much or not enough. One day, she lost control and begged for help. It was the last chance to save herself. 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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!   

My Husband and the Catfish

Hollie was devastated when she discovered that the person who meant the most to her had silently ruined her credit. But her secret is two fold.  The second secret is how she responded, and she's not sure the audience will agree with her choice.   PICTURES  See Hollie and her mom.  Also Hollie's wedding gown that her mom made; and the little house she grew up in. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Hollie is back in one week on the The Secret Room | Unlocked. She talks more in depth about the ups and downs with her mom over the years and how they almost stopped talking over political differences. Hollie also shares more about when Hurricane Katrina hit her home town. We'll find out the shocking way she got together with her husband. 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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! 

Mom Ruined My Credit!

Angela tells how as a kid all she wanted was her mom. And all her mom wanted to do was teach her how to melt crack. It's a backstory no one would suspect, including her daughter.   PICTURES  See Angela, her parents and grandparents. And of course see her grandma's secret prayer. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Rose grew up in a country ruled by an authoritarian regime.  To escape persecution, she tricked her Dad into helping her flee.  How she got out and why she would leave her family are her secret. 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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!   

Grandma's Secret Prayer

Danielle's Hungarian born husband hates suburban life and yearns to return to Budapest.  They've set a date, but her secret is she's not moving.  It's a complicated story of the competing forces of love and family.  Here is her Reddit thread!  PICTURES See pictures of Danielle and David in Budapest. Also their Texas and Budapest homes. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED David and Danielle join us together after they've listened to today's episode. What will David's reaction be? We'll hear his side of the story in just a week. 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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! 

I'm Not Moving to Budapest

Armed with nothing more than a name and an old family photo, Lexie goes on the hunt to find her biological father.  And when she finds him she realizes she has a secret she can't share with him.  It's a complicated story of family, secrets and broken trust.  PICTURES  See pictures of Lexie, her family and fiancee. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED If you are in love with Lexie, and who couldn't be at this point, she's back in one week to talk about what it was like to share her finally secret. She also tells us her max meet-cute story of how she met her fiancee.  There's a free trial for the show, after which we hope you'll stay on as a supporting member, because the Secret Room is a listener supported show.  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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!

I'm Black?! Part 2

How could Lexie not know that she was black?  And when the secret was revealed it nearly shattered her world. It's a complicated story of family, secrets and broken trust.  PICTURES See pictures of Lexie and her fam now. Also see the the picture of Lexie's mom and her bio dad her grandfather showed her They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Deja, like Lexie on today's show, is black and raised by white parents. But her experience was different. On the outside she seemed like the perfect pastor's kid. But her secret was that on the inside she was living in conflict with everything she was taught and never knew how to make all of those pieces fit together.  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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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! 

I'm Black?! Part 1

In our last episode, "I Robbed a Subway Sandwich Store," Kat tells how she got tangled up in the robbery of a sandwich shop one hair raising night.  Today our subway sandwich robbing heroine Kat is back with the high octane conclusion of her story.  Part 2 opens with a bang. Literally. Listen to find out how Rachel's car blows up after the high speed car chase that ensued after the robbery.  PICTURES See Kat, Rachel, Chris, Janice and the subway right now! They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Gabi moves to the US on a student visa to go to a university, but her visa status is tied to her GPA.  She ends up making some very poor decisions that put her visa in  jeopardy and she's got to get creative to keep everything from blowing up in front of her parents. 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! ALL OUR SPONSORS See this week's sponsors and their offers at 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! 

BAM! The Car Just Blew Up!

Kat tells us about one hair-raising night that ended with a high speed car chase, an explosion and some cash. But did she and her crew get away with it?  PICTURES  See Kat, Rachel, Rick and Janice! They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Gabi and her friends were just your average group of teens in a small town. But one thing set them apart; they started an anonymous social media page online to share gossip and rumors. All the kids followed it and talked about it, but what they didn't know was how badly it would come back to bite them.  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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! ALL OUR SPONSORS See this week's sponsors and their offers at 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! 

I Robbed a Subway Sandwich Store!

One drunken afternoon Michelle's girlfriend confessed to a murder. The circumstances surrounding the killing were darker than she could imagine, and it's turned her life upside down.   PICTURES  See pictures from Michelle's story.They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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! 

Murder Confession

In Part 1 of her story (I Sold My Body to Save My Horse) Nikki turned to the oldest profession in a desperate bid to survive. Now she searches for stability while facing new crises that imperil not only herself but her horse.     PICTURES  See pictures of Nikky and her horse! They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE The Secret Room is now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Siobahn lives a picture perfect, white picket-fence life … she's married with three kids, and has all the things you're supposed to want. But underneath she's kept a secret: a longing for something out of reach. Siobahn's always been attracted to women, and has never taken the chance to fully explore her true self.  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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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!   

Horses Saved Me

In a single day Nikki nearly lost her job, got evicted, and her horse nearly died. She turned to the only work she could think of to get back on her feet…and no one knows.   PICTURES See pictures of Nikky and her horse! They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE The Secret Room is now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Amber's mother was highly regarded in their community, the very embodiment of leadership and trust. But to Amber her mom was an entirely different woman, one who wouldn't protect her from from something terrible.  No one would suspect how this respected leader and mom shaped Amber's childhood, the effects of which linger on well after her passing. 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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! 

I Sold My Body to Save My Horse

Natty's Secret Dog is a story that's as much about Natty opening her heart to a dog in need of a home as it is about the love she had for her ailing mom.  What happens to mom and how that lead to her secret being revealed, is Natty's secret.  PICTURES  See Natty, Ellie, mom and Natty's husband right now on social! They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Amber's mother was highly regarded in their community, the very embodiment of leadership and trust. But to Amber her mom was an entirely different woman, one who wouldn't protect her from from something terrible.  No one would suspect how this respected leader and mom shaped Amber's childhood, the effects of which linger on well after her passing.  I'm Susie Lark, join me in one week.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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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! 

Natty's Secret Dog

When little Marie was abruptly told she was adopted, it sets her on a decades long quest to discover her origin story.  Along the way she uncovered long hidden truths, but there's one truth she learned that she cannot tell her adopted mom. What that truth is, and why it's a secret is what brings Marie to the secret room today.   PICTURES  See Marie and people from her secret right now! They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE The Secret Room is now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Kara from our last episode The FBI's in my Front Yard is back!  She answers questions about her relationship with her mom 20 years after Greg Duke was arrested from her mother's basement. And Susie asks her one burning question that's been popular on social media about Greg Duke's true identity.  She also shares a fresh story about her father and the tragic incident that changed everything. 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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!   

My Secret Bio Dad

We're excited to share an episode from another podcast I think you'll enjoy.  Heavyweight, hosted by Jonathan Goldstein, creates space for difficult conversations and resolving long-standing regrets and unanswered questions. Balancing humor and empathy, Jonathan helps his subjects pinpoint the moment things went wrong and joins them on a quest to make them right. In this episode: A young man had just turned 14 when he took his father's shotgun, skipped school, and robbed a bank for $40,000. Now, 33 years later, he wants to apologize to the people he harmed that day.  Find Heavyweight wherever you get your podcasts.  https://lnk.to/hwsecret Ben     

Heavyweight: The Bank Robber

Kara's in The Secret Room to answer the question: What happens when your mom moves her secret lover into the basement?  PICTURES  Kara shared pictures of herself, her mom, her sister and boyfriend! They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE The Secret Room is now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Ella is back for the conclusion of her secret: her parents didn't tell her she had a deadly disease.  After the devastating passing of her little brother from the same condition, Ella began to experience intense pain herself.  She tells us about her bold journey that spanned two continents  seeking the answers she couldn't get at home. 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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!   

The FBI's in my Front Yard!

Elizabeth fell deeply in love in 1975, but only time would reveal he was a criminal narcissist.  Now that her parents have passed she feels free to share the truth about her marriage.    PICTURES See Elizabeth and her kids on social media!  They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE The Secret Room is now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Susie's guest grew up in a country where illness was seen as shameful—so shameful that her parents kept her illness a secret, even from her. And the silence nearly cost her life.  But now, after years of secret shame, she's ready to share her truth.  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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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!   

The Pomegranate Man

Vanessa is the manager of a reputable research foundation, a wife and mom of two.  She's also a convicted tri-state felon on multiple counts of identity theft and grand larceny.  She even spent time in jail. Only thing, her job, friends and much of her family have no idea.  What would happen if the truth came out?    YOUTUBE You can now listen to The Secret Room on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Vanessa's childhood friend Jessica will join host Susie Lark to share her take on Vanessa's secret through the lens of a close friend. 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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 Producers: Jessica Ruiz, Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!   

I'm a Secret Tri-State Felon

In today's interview Alex tells her secret coming of age story that takes place from when she was 15 to 20 years old.  You will not believe the living she packed into those five years.  And now, at the ripe old age of 25, she's ready to document much of what she can remember, and to tell us how she survived everything from evil boyfriends, to drug abuse, to being technically dead and getting shot at by a pimp.   And when we're done you'll understand why Alex owns her story, but why she keeps it a secret.    PICTURES  See Alex before rehab and after rehab with her dog.  There's also a picture of one of her collages. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Alex is back in one week on the next Unlocked. She tells us about her rat filled apartment, and more about the best friendship she ever had, and its tragic ending.   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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!   

The Night a Pimp Shot at Me!

Marsha was nearly killed in a fatal plane crash, yet for her, the experience has turned out great  PICTURES  See Marsha, her daughter, Naomi, Liz, the restaurant and the crash on social They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Zach's family has memories from his high school graduation and even talk about how he looked in his cap and gown. The only thing is he never graduated. Tune in to find out the story of how Zach got his GED and nobody knows. 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

The Plane Crash That Changed My Life

Annie's secret is an epic tale of an unexpected friendship. At the heart of it is her 70-year-old gynecologist—a man she trusted, only to discover he had committed fertility fraud. What began as a complicated yet heartfelt bond spiraled into a whirlwind of emotions, ending in a tragedy that changed everything.  PICTURES  See the painting, Annie and Doc at the aquarium, Annie's paper airplane tattoo and the braided bracelet. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Remember our recent episode Pee Freeze where Lauren told the hilarious secret of outwitting a drug test with the help of none other than her mom?  In a can't miss follow up, Lauren's mom tells us her side of the story!  And some of the questions came from listeners and from Lauren herself! 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!  \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  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! 

Father of Many

Sofia spent two decades on the path to motherhood. The challenges she faced were shaped by both her biology and her upbringing. How she finally became a mother is her secret. And she's ready to share.   PICTURES  See pictures of Sofia, her baby and her partner. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED In a 2017 episode called Virginish, Marie told us about a condition she had called vaginismus that makes sex all but impossible.  Well things have come full circle.  Marie updates  us on the status of her virginity and fills us in on her plans to build a sex den in her basement!  If you want a raucous and sexy episode, this one is made for you. So tighten your belts and clutch your pearls and join Susie Lark for the next episode of our premium show. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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!   

How Sofia Got Her Baby

Elise explains how she came to live aboard a 70 foot yacht - against her better judgement - only to have it sunk, on purpose, by the man she thought loved her.  It was all part of a scam even she found hard to believe.  She's under an NDA so she needs to be careful, but she's got to tell her story.  PICTURES  See Elise, Pain in the Ascot and the boat. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED In a 2017 episode called Virginish, Marie told us about a condition she had called vaginismus that makes sex all but impossible.  Well things have come full circle.  Marie returns to Unlocked to tell us all about her plans to build a sex den in her house!  Also coming to Unlocked, a follow on my recent interview with Kria who told us about her transatlantic fight to support her daughter.  Well this time it's her daughter's turn to tell all, including why she's still living with her dad who trafficked her. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Where'd My Boat Go?

In our previous episode, "Death Industry," Vera told us her secret that she dismembers human bodies as part of her job.  She's back to share the grim reality of specific cases she's worked on.  And it's not for the faint of heart.   PICTURES  See pictures of Vera and her operating room. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Remember Lauren from our episode called Pee Freeze? She told Ben the hilarious secret about teaming up with her mom to outwit a drug test that could've derailed her military career. Well, Lauren is back to explain a plot twist she teased near the end of her secret.  That's right, we find out why her family doesn't know she's married, and you'll get the juicy details. 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Bones, Veins and Hearts

Vera takes us to the front lines of her job where she saves lives.  But ironically all she sees is death.  Up close.   She tells us about aspects of her job she just can't share with others.    PICTURES See Vera and her operating room.. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Kria tells us how she turned to sex work to make ends meet and raise her daughter.  In part 2 of her secret, Kria goes to the Netherlands to start over, but faces a new set of challenges when she learns her daughter is being trafficked back home. 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!   

Death Industry

Meadow's inseparable high school besties were shaken by a national tragedy.  They would continue to be tested, and In the midst of it all a devastating secret emerged.  But Meadow's chance to confess has passed.  It's a haunting story of heartbreak, loss, and resilience.  A story Meadow has carried for decades.   PICTURES  See Meadow, Liz, Paul and James right now. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Kria tells us how, from a young age, she was forced to fend for herself in a world full of hardship. She found stability in the world's oldest profession, sex work.  She faced tremendous challenges in a chaotic environment, but it was her secret job that supported her and her daughter. Kria takes us deep into the life of a sex worker who just wants to make ends meet for her daughter.  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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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. :) 

The Pain Still Lives

The Secret Room returns in a week with a fresh episode.  Today we present the first episode of "You Probably Think This Story's About You."  To listen to more epsides search for it on your favorite podcast app and subscribe. You Probably Think This Story's About You "It Started as a Love Story" When Brittani Ard matches with Kanon on Hinge sparks fly. Their first date revealed an instant connection and chemistry. Kanon is devastatingly handsome with a charm that disarmed even the most guarded heart — plus he is surprisingly emotionally available for a man in his forties. It's as if the universe has conspired to bring them together, two soulmates destined to find each other.  The couple spends the next five months diving fast into a whirlwind romance. Their connection so intense and their bond so deep that it seems like Brittani's fairytale has finally found its happy ending. Until one weekend that changed her life forever.  Executive Producer Brittani Ard. Follow Brittani @Brittani.Ard on all platforms.  This episode contains mentions of suicide.  If you are having thoughts of suicide, please reach out to the resources below.  Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or Text 988.  More info at https//www.988lifeline.org.      

Introducing: You Probably Think This Story's About You

Stevie had a tumultuous affair with with a man who could not get his priorities straight. And she will never tell him what she did with his wife behind his back.  PICTURES  See Stevie with Brian and on vacation with Laura in Vegas! They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Lucy from our recent episode "Sleepwalker" is back! You have to hear how her parents reacted when she played the episode for them.  Also Susie asks some questions Ben totally forgot….big time!  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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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!   

The Vegas Release

When Isabella was growing up in Zambia she started a chain of events that led to an accident.  An accident that would disfigure her mom's hand.  Three decades later no one knows it was her. PICTURES See pictures of Isabella, her mom, aunt Jeanne and Dad. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED You remember Rae from our recent episode Scratching the Surface? She married a charismatic man in Belize who turned her life inside out and became her abuser.  Her friend Hannah, who stood by her side at every turn joins Susie on the next The Secret Room | Unlocked. She tells us more about the lead up to Rae's marriage, her unbreakable friendship with Rae and the incredible moment when Rae threw her engagement ring from Venice's Rialto bridge into the canal below.  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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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! 

The Barbie Doll

A surprise drug test sets off a hair-raising chain of events with Lauren's military career hanging in the balance. She enlists supermom's help, but can this dynamic duo avert disaster?  PICTURES  See pictures of Lauren in camo and with her mom and husband. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED When Morgan returns home three years after her dad died of a drug overdose, Mother Nature struck with yet another startling tragedy…..a violent storm took more lives and some members of Morgan's family placed the blame on her. 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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!   

Pee Freeze

Kendra originally joined me to tell us about the depths of a drug addiction that no one in her current life knows about. It was really bad. She got into a lot of shady situations and she and her partner narrowly escaped death and avoided prison.  It's a riveting story for sure. But during the course of the interview, another, perhaps bigger secret emerged, and that's what I want you to listen for today.  It's a profound secret about her daughter which tested the love of her partner. Which secret will you think had the greater chance of upending Kendra's entire world? PICTURES  See pictures of Kendra, Eric and her daughter. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED In one week Unlocked brings you an original secret inspired by our recent episode "Dad's Other Life." 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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!   

The Lie That Became True

Lucy is a sleepwalker. She tells us how she unravels what she did last night, and it is fascinating. From  the humorous to the dangerous, hear how sleepwalking affects every part of her life, and how she protects herself from herself.  PICTURES  See Lucy and her Dad, the dog food she made for herself, the toaster in the fridge and more. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Manolo received an invitation to join an exclusive society that had erected a strange pyramid near his hometown.  The group gave him community, but the leader's dark secrets would ultimately destroy it. 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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!   

Sleepwalker

Sammy's perfect, doting dad had a dark, secret life. The truth rocked Sammy's world, but you might be more surprised by how she reacted.  PICTURES See Sammy, her dad and boyfriend and maybe fiancé. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED On the next edition of our premium show, Rae, who discovered her Caribbean prince was the farthest thing from royalty, is back!  She'll tell us about her new non profit helping immigrant domestic abuse survivors, and how her family and friends reacted to her sudden marriage.  She also reacts to social media comments on her secret and tells us how she's doing now.  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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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!   

Dad's Other Life

 Rae had a whirlwind romance while on a girl's trip to the Caribbean.  She ended up leaving the U.S. behind and moving to Belize for love.  But when her husband's true nature surfaced, she fled to Europe and then back home, only to have him track her down in person.  If you want to hear the full saga, download Scratching the Surface and Hungry for Violence, episodes 236 and 237 of The Secret Room.  But if you're ready now, we're here for part three, the conclusion of Rae's secret.  We pick up the story as Rae tells us how her husband has work in another state, but she still can't escape his reach.  PICTURES  See pictures from Rae's story on social. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Have you ever wondered what the story was behind the rumors swirling about a coworker?  A Human Resources pro spills the tea on just what happened in the broom closet, and in the vacant office building, and more.  Hear the private stories HR keeps secret as Unlocked goes off the clock, 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!  Hosted by Susie Lark. 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!     

I'm Done

Rae flees to the U.S. after her fairytale Caribbean romance took an ugly turn.  But with the help of the cartel, Jordan followed her.  His obsession, manipulation and abuse ramp up as Rae seeks a way out.  It's part 2 of Rae's secret.  PICTURES  See Rae during happy times in Belize. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED A devastating breakup and a move abroad in quick succession were two life changes Aiden was not prepared for.  Her secret is that she found solace in the arms of a throuple.  It's the next episode of our premium show titled "Unicorn." The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!  Hosted by Susie Lark. 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! 

Hungry for Violence

Rae married a near stranger in another country hoping for a fairytale ending, but it turned into a terrifying tale of crime and abuse that spans the US, the Caribbean and Europe. It's the story of a twisted but charming criminal, one who manipulates her into doing things she can't even believe.   PICTURES  See Rae with Hanna in Venice; tossing her ring from Venice's Rialto Bridge; with Jordan and his fam; and her divorce decree. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Aiden's parents kept a huge secret from her until she had a momentous conversation with her Dad at Panera Bread.  The thing is, mom doesn't know the truth has been revealed to her.  Should Aiden tell? Hear the secret Aiden's parents kept from her, and why it made Aiden respect her mom even more.  The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!  Hosted by Susie Lark. 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! 

Scratching the Surface

This is the show you ask for, and wait for, all year. It's our annual collection of secrets that will take you from laughter to heartbreak, with secrets ranging from witch babies to murder.    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!Next year is going to be full of amazing secrets on The Secret Room.  Coming soon Lucy tells us about her severe sleepwalking condition where her nocturnal adventures range from the funny to the bizarre to the terrifying.   We'll also hear about Dad's double life; a woman who fled town in the dead of night; an insurance scam involving sunken vessels; and a woman who dated her ex's wife. And we'll kick off the year with a three part story arc about a woman who moved to Belize to marry the love of her life, only to discover he was involved in international drug trafficking.  The Secret Room will be back with a great new year of amazing secrets January 12!   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: Bobbi Jo.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!   

The Witch Baby and Other Secret Tales

Ann had a revelation 35 years ago during a night with a sex worker and her soon-to-be husband.  She tells us how it changed everything, and nothing.  PICTURES  See the nanny house, Ann, James, the motel and Ann's letter. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Aiden was raised in a community where one wrong move could isolate you until you had atoned.  She doesn't tell people in her life about the group her family was involved with or how it all worked, but she's ready to share with us. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!  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. Shadow Producers: Joe Leviathan, Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

The Motel Connection

Jena flew to California to lose her virginity at the ripe age of 25.  She was meeting a near stranger she had developed a relationship with online. But when she arrived, surprise, all was not what it seemed.  PICTURES  See pictures of Jena, Rich, and her partner now.  Also texts with Rich and a film swap. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Jay tells us how her father's drug use and weapons trafficking brought her closer to her cousin … and in a way that will surprise you. You won't want to miss this wild ride.  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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Turning In My V-Card

Belinda met Sergio on a dating app.  It was all love and butterflies until she discovered she was a pawn in an international crime syndicate, and her life was in ruins.  PICTURES  See Belinda, Sergio and Belinda with her daughter. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Belinda is back with an update on what's happened since she recorded today's interview with Ben.  She's moved back home and catches us up on how that's going.  She's also had time to reflect on the things that are important in life and drops some wisdom.  Also, she has an update on her mom you'll 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!  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! 

Laundering Money with Sergio

 Conclusion.  Last time Jules entered the world's oldest profession and loved it.  It was all glitz, glamour and fast cash, and she felt like she had the world at her feet. But now life's harsh realities catch up with her. Jules hits rock bottom, appearing on an intervention TV reality show and checking into a Mexican rehab facility she could not leave. And all the while she remembered the promise she made to herself when she started.  But could she keep it?   PICTURES  See pictures of Jules then and now, and with her boyfriend at the motel where the reality show was shot.  They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod.   THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Last April in an episode called The Watcher, Susie interviewed Kai, your average professional, with an exception. Every night she observes the nighttime activity at a convenience store. She's witnessed tragedy, crime, heartbreak, and an incident with a bloody machete, and feels tremendous emotion about it.  Now Kai's back to update us on the police supervisor she got to know, and about an unexpected run in at the hospital next door.  It's a bombshell follow-up you won't 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, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!  Host: 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!   

The Fall: Jules' Double Life

At first, Jules found working in the world's oldest profession quite glamorous.  She learned the ropes from an unlikely mentor and felt like she had the world at her feet. But life's harsh realities would catch up with her, leading to a dark chapter that would prove nearly insurmountable.  Part 1 of a 2 part secret. PICTURES See pictures of Jules then and now. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Jeremy from listener favorite episode 210 "Too Young to Die" is back.  Jeremy originally told us about how he keeps a devastating illness secret from his family.  Jeremy posted an audio update to our Facebook Discussion page recently, and we're going to run it, along with a recap, on the next episode of our premium show, The Secret Room | Unlocked.  Jeremy tells us about his current condition, what his partner now knows, and the difference your outpouring of support has made in his life.  You can find his GoFundMe account here.  The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!  Host: 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! 

The Rise: Jules' Double Life

Jen joins Ben to share what happened when she sat down to dinner with a man who had sexually abused her as a child 40 years before.  PICTURES See Jen as a rebellious teen, her mom, dad, kids, and the lake. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Ashley tells the story of how her BFF used their confidential converstations about troubles in her marriage against her.  The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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!     

Breaking Bread with my Abuser

  Hayley's full name is tattooed on six different people, and each for a different reasons.  Find out how on earth this happened!   PICTURES  See Hayley at Burning Man, and her name inked on Brandon, Kendra, and herself. There's also a picture of Ben's temporary tattoo! They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Andrea had a vicious mother in law, despite trying to connect with her through the years. But she was always just the second wife who didn't belong. When Andrea's mother in law began to enter her old age, Andrea had a unique opportunity for a heart to heart you will not believe.  The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!     

The Tale of the Six Tattoos

None of Katherine's colleagues in the luxury car sales world know that she took legal action against her former dealership amidst a sex scandal that completely altered her life.   PICTURES See Katherine and the 3-million-dollar Lambo she showed, but unfortunately did not sell. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Katherine is back.  She tells me what happened when she shared her secret with her current boss. Also she's got an update on her former colleague Amanda.   The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!     

The Dealership

Years ago Kelly had a student who made bank on an adult website but was not doing well in class. Ultimately Kelly made a decision that put her ethics to the test, and she's here to talk about her choice. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED A former minister's wife doesn't tell anyone about her previous marriage.  She's a Christian, and attends church, but the baggage of her first marriage is just too much.  Hear why in this very touching interview.  The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! 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!     

What's in a Grade?

Ben's guest is certain that she knows the details behind her aunt's death…and she says it's murder.  Could it have been at the hands of her fiancé? Kelcee makes her case.  PICTURES  See Kelcee, her aunt and the studio apartments where her grandpa, aunt and Harry lived. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Our guest was a woman who liked to go to Vegas for a good time with her crew. When her best friend brought an acquaintance who completely changed the dynamic, the whole trip went sour. So Felicia found a way to get back at her for the disruption.  The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!   

Slippery Character

Maria learned a lot about the world's oldest profession when she was young.  But not because she was a sex worker.  Her mom was The Donya.   PICTURES  See pictures from Maria's story including one of her as pageant queen. Also see her family then and today. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Erin from ep 223 "Pang in my Heart" is back.  She brings with her none other than her husband, and uncle by marriage, Justin. Susie asks them about how their relationship shifted to romance.  We also learn what Justin was doing during the 6 years he and Erin didn't speak.  The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!  Hosted by Susie Lark. 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!   

The Donya

The hateful lies of a family member lead Erin to a forbidden love. Can their story defy the odds? Find out.  PICTURES  See Erin and Justin then and now; the summer house; and yes, the fenceposts. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Felicia pretended to be a man when she took complete control over a men's Facebook dating site. The posts and comments she saw gave her eye opening insight on how some men talk about women when they think no one else is listening. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!     

Pang in my Heart

Halley shares how she stumbled upon some texts that fundamentally changed how she sees her Dad. She's confided in her sister about this revelation, and neither of them know what to do.  PICTURES See Halley, her mom and kids.  There's also a picture of the house.  They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED >Lizzie returns from Ep 221, "The Complicationship." She'll reveal juicy details about her affair at University and the methods she used to keep it under wraps. Also, she shares a new perspective on her relationship now that she's had time to reflect.  And Lizzie will also unveil a fresh secret: why she didn't talk to her dad for over 10 years!  The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

Dad's Texts

 Lizzie was a teaching assistant at a university in South Africa who found herself captivated by a once-famous, older student. Their clandestine connection unfolds amidst a whirlwind of butterflies and complexities.  Lizzie tells us about the ups and downs and where it led her.  PICTURES See pictures of Lizzie and John in Cape Town  They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED In one week on our premium show: an unbelievable yet all-too-real online scam and its heartbreaking consequences. Hear the harrowing tale of a 79-year-old mother who believes she's in a relationship with none other than country music star Kenny Chesney.  And fake Kenny wants mom's money.  It's a secret of love, trust, and vulnerability in the digital age.   The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.   LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

The Complicationship

Skyler's odyssey into adulthood was a perilous journey from foster homes to skin heads where disappointment waited at every turn. Today she shares her secret coming of age story.   PICTURES  See pictures of Skyler, her third foster house and her high school. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Remember The Secret Room episode "Wild Child" where Lee found herself involuntarily sent to wilderness therapy?  We have a related secret on the next Unlocked.  Kristen grew up in a devout household and bravely revealed her sexuality as a teenager.  Her mom whisked her off to a remote wilderness camp to separate her from her girlfriend.  You'll be astonished by the hardships she endured, and her mom's reaction when she got back." The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a free trial at patreon.com/secretroom, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 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! 

I Almost Married a Skinhead

 Ben's guest, also named Ben, volunteered for a top secret stakeout on a golf course. His mission: catch a moonlight marauder.  A comical series of events leads to an unexpected arrest! PICTURES  See Ben spinning some sand on the course; and with his good friend who passed. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Jo is back from episode 218 "Power Dynamic." Susie asks her how she feels about paying off her house all these years later, and if she has she spoken with Bill in recent years? 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! 

Hole 14

Jo came into six figures in cold hard cash which she used to make a better life for her family.  And even though she doesn't regret what she did to get it, she can't utter a word about it to anyone. PICTURES See pictures of Jo with her kids, Jo's house and the massage table. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED On the next Unlocked, Chloe from episode 216 "How I Got My New Rack," is back. When her career in New York's fashion industry was flagging she made ends meet as a dominatrix! That job led to one outlandish situation after another until ultimately she ended up in a job she knew nothing about, which she was told to fake. It's a hilarious follow up told in only the way that Chloe can tell it.  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. 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!   

Power Dynamic

 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.  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! 

Tangled Ties

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!     

How I Got My New Rack!

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.   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. 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!     

The Digital Heist

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.    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. 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. 

The Hangaround

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. 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! 

Kill Bill

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.  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! 

His Name Was Trouble

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  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!     

I Was a Child Psychic

  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.   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! 

To Die Young

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! 

Dig the Hole Deeper

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! 

Carma

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!     

Escape From Gili T!

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!   

For the Love of Adventure

 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! 

I'm the Mole!

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   

Introducing: What Was That Like

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! 

The Candy Bar Blackmail

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! 

The Accidental Nudist

  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! 

Honest to a Fault

 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! 

The Juice and the Squeeze

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!     

Escaping Officer Mom

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! 

A Life Stolen

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!   

Macabre Inspo

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! 

The Farm Hand

  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! 

On the Backs of Turtles

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!     

Camila's Balloon Dreams

 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! 

A Perfect Little Beach Town

"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!   

Wild Child Part 2

 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! 

Wild Child Part 1

  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! 

Friend in Greed

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! 

Baby Face

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!   

Ashes to Ashes

 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! 

A/S/L

"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! 

The Nazi Connection

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!   