Episodes

  • 235. The Witch Baby and Other Secret Tales

    235. The Witch Baby and Other Secret Tales
    Dec 25 2024

    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.

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    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!

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    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: Bobbi Jo. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    37 mins
  • 234. The Motel Connection

    234. The Motel Connection
    Dec 11 2024

    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.

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    PICTURES

    See the nanny house, Ann, James, the motel and Ann’s letter.

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    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.

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    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producers: Joe Leviathan, Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 233. Turning In My V-Card

    233. Turning In My V-Card
    Nov 27 2024

    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.

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    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.

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    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP


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    YOUR SECRET


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    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • 232. Laundering Money with Sergio

    232. Laundering Money with Sergio
    Nov 13 2024

    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.

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    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.

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    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP


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    YOUR SECRET


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    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    1 hr
  • 231. The Fall: Jules' Double Life

    231. The Fall: Jules' Double Life
    Oct 29 2024

    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?

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    PICTURES

    See pictures of Jules then and now, and with her boyfriend at the motel where the reality show was shot.

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    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.

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    YOUR SECRET


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    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    49 mins
  • 230. The Rise: Jules' Double Life

    230. The Rise: Jules' Double Life
    Oct 15 2024

    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.

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    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


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    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP


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    YOUR SECRET


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    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    50 mins
  • 229. Breaking Bread with my Abuser

    229. Breaking Bread with my Abuser
    Oct 1 2024

    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.

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    See Jen as a rebellious teen, her mom, dad, kids, and the lake.

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    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.

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    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP


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    YOUR SECRET


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    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 228. The Tale of the Six Tattoos

    228. The Tale of the Six Tattoos
    Sep 17 2024

    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!

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    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!

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    YOUR SECRET


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    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    56 mins