The Secret Room | True Stories

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Living Large Dec 14, 2021

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Paul tells us about the toxic mix of his inner rage and a drug dealer. It's a story of how a deep insecurity fuels a life of drugs, guns, a heist and a purebred.

PICTURES

Mookie the Pit Bull; Paul and Jack just before the story; and Paul's polished Dodge Charger.

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Max from Episode 49 "Accidental Gay Male Escort" joins susie for some eye popping insanity. They riff about their favorite episodes of the year and their secret New Year's resolutions.

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YOUR SECRET

Do you have an ersatz secret to share? Well, in every lie there is some truth, right? We can workshop it! Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com!

PODCAST TEAM

Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro. Sound Engineer: Marco. Street Secret Team: Oval. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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The Diploma Delinquency Nov 30, 2021

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A shoplifting spree sends Becca to county jail the night before her high school graduation. It's a frenetic journey from down and out to cap and gown.

PICTURES

See Becca at graduation; with her brother; and her famous courthouse selfie.

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Becca's back with Ben for an entire story arc about her brother, drug use, and the trials of their relationship that we didn't hear in the main show.

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YOUR SECRET

Do you have a cumbrous secret to share? Unburden yourself by clicking "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com!

PODCAST TEAM

Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow producers: Elkid Alvarez, Oval and Jennifer Mantagas. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro. Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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The Collegiate Nov 16, 2021

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Nicky comes clean about the world of lies she spun so that her family would think she was attending graduate school, and not moving across the country for an online relationship. Hear how she got in so deep, and if she could dig herself out.

PICTURES

See Nicky's going away party; posing with Josh; and working at the department store in West Virginia where she almost got busted!

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Hear behind the scenes intrigue where the post office was up to some shenanigans with Nicky's mic kit for the show. Seriously can't believe they did what they did.

And Marie from "It Happened in Tel Aviv" tells us what it was like after she got home, and her brother's reaction when he learned her secret from the podcast.

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YOUR SECRET

Do you have a Gordian secret to share? We'll help sort it out! Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com when you're ready!

PODCAST TEAM

Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow producers: Jessie Rose and Oval. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro. Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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It Happened in Tel Aviv Nov 02, 2021

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Marie tells us about her youthful sojourn to Tel Aviv during the Second Intifada and how she almost caused a man to lose his life.

PICTURES

See Marie on the beach where she slept at night; Marie's apartment above the Suq Ha Carmel market; Ari and his bar staff; and Marie today. L

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First Marie tells us what she's up to today and share's some candid thoughts about the interview. Also, Rachel's back from our last episode, "Was Any of it Real?" Years after the interview a real Drew entered her life. With the memory of fake Drew still very present in her head, the prospect of a real-life Drew was too hard to resist. Also, catfish tales you submitted after hearing the episode. And Susie even shares one of her own!

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YOUR SECRET

Do you have a pedantic secret to share? Consider all your options and then submit. Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com when you're ready!

PODCAST TEAM

Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow producers: JB. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro. Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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Was Any of it Real? Oct 19, 2021

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"Was Any of it Real?" Rachel's first love introduced her to a polyamorous relationship. The only problem was that it was fake. Hear the dramatic climax in Paris as Rachel unfolds her secret.

PICTURES

See Rachel and Allie in France; Allie in the window sill; and Rachel's star that Allie tore in half.

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Rachel's back with part two. Years later a real Drew entered her life. With the memory of fake Drew still very real in her head, the prospect of a real-life Drew was too hard to resist. How that real world relationship played out, and its ties to fantasy, is the second part of Rachel's story. Susie Lark hosts.

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YOUR SECRET

Do you have an eldritch secret to share? That would be very seasonal of you. Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com before Halloween!

PODCAST TEAM

Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow producers: JB and Lefty Marcucci. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro. Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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Hillbilly Bonfire Oct 05, 2021

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Mary tells us about what she did to her man's prized truck when he pushed her too far. Also, stories about being catfished, counterfeiting, starring in adult films and what happens when you poke one too many holes in your mom's diaphragm.

PICTURES

See Mary at the bonfire party, the actual bonfire, and a stock photo of her ex's fancy truck.

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In an original secret, Abby tells Susie about how she watched her co worker die in front of her...and why she can't tell anyone.

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YOUR SECRET

Do you have an adamantine secret to share? Oh really!? We can pry it out of you! Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com and let's see what happens!

PODCAST TEAM

Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro. Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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They Knew Sep 21, 2021

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When she was a kid, Caroline discovered a shocking secret her dad was keeping. What happened after she confronted him would change her world forever.

PICTURES

See candid pictures of Caroline, her mom and her brother on social media now.

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In an original secret, Susie interviews Ellie about her teenage trip to Europe to meet a member of her favorite band. But things were not all that they seemed.

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YOUR SECRET

Do you have a timorous secret to share? Don't be scared, it's easy! Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.

PODCAST TEAM

Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro. Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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Not My Murder Sep 07, 2021

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Patrick tells us about the extreme events of his youth that led to a murder. While nothing could have been worse, it did close a chapter in his life.

PICTURES

See Patrick and his roommate, and their guns. Also, pictures of Patrick's sweet Porsche and as a marine in his dress blues.

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Susie's got a good one. First Patrick joins her with a follow up to talk about the winding path his relationship has gone with his roommate in the years since the shoot up. And then Patrick's roommate, who was not in the main show, joins Susie to give us his recollection of the night their house got shot up!

The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom.

ALL OUR SPONSORS

See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes

FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

YOUR SECRET

Do you have an anfractuous secret to share? That is exactly what we're looking for! Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.

PODCAST TEAM

Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro. Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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Sketchy Things Aug 24, 2021

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Rebecca tells us about the job she took - and the things she did - that ended up making her the target of an Italian mob.

PICTURES

See Rebecca and Lena in a classic knee bend pose. Also, the only known photo of Leonardo, and he's holding Rebecca's baby! :)

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Just published, the tables are turned on Ben. Family Ghosts host Sam Dingman asks Ben the hard questions! And in a week, Susie Lark interviews a man whose students have no idea where he moonlights. Hear all the uncensored action in "Professor Porn," exclusively on the next Unlocked.

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YOUR SECRET

Do you have a pyrrhic secret to share? Well congratulations! We wanna hear all about it. Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.

PODCAST TEAM

Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro. Shadow Producer: Jennifer Mantagas. Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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The Bridge Aug 10, 2021

Show notes

A woman took a secret 17-day vacation to a place you do not want to go, and it transformed a hidden part of her life. It's a deeply personal story of inner strength and frailty.

PICTURES

See Rita holding the New York Times article announcing her bar opening! There's also a picture with her doggie soulmate. And the very spot on the bridge where she met her angel on a bike.

They're all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod.

THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

Susie Lark interviews a man whose students have no idea where he moonlights. Hear all the uncensored action in "Professor Porn," exclusively on the next Unlocked.

The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom.

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YOUR SECRET

Do you have a viscid secret to share? Gross! But we read ''em all. Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.

PODCAST TEAM

Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro. Shadow Producers: Christina Lambertson and David Lough. Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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