The Secret Room | True Stories

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Reckless Jul 27, 2021

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Lacey tells us about her secret past that no one in her life knows about. It's a story of relationships, a drug sting and an iguana.

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PICTURES

See Lacey with Trent, her husband, Brittany and Jake the puppy. Also Lacey and Brittany's townhouse.

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THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

Susie asks Lacey how she feels about not having to face the law for dealing pot, parenting and emerging from domestic abuse. It's a no holds barred follow up you will not want to miss!

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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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High School Pact Jul 13, 2021

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Jennifer and Christy hatched a plan in high school that would send their community into chaos. Jennifer's role was never revealed. And now she's ready to spill the tea.

PICTURES

See Christy and Jennifer together at school and at graduation. There's also a shot from the online class.

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THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

We hope to get reaction from someone in Jennifer's world. Also a little more about her amazing adoption. And why this episode almost didn't happen.

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Do you have ad hominem secret to share? That could be a little confusing, but we can work it out. Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.

PODCAST TEAM

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

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It's Just Pixels Jun 29, 2021

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Meredith tells us about the decade she spent obsessed with a virtual world . . . and what happened when it collided with reality.

PICTURES

Meredith shared pictures from both worlds. See Lucy in a bow at the Christmas party. There's another of her working as a deejay with her famous broccoli tip jar. Also see Eddie out for the night with Meredith in London; and finally a picture of Meredith today.

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

THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

Hear how Eddie responded to news of Lucy's death. Also, producer Sachelle Brookes spills the tea on her own spicy adventures in Second Life!

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

PODCAST TEAM

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

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Small Town Gossip Jun 15, 2021

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Nicole makes a discovery that reveals her entire childhood was a lie. There are layers: part of her secret is that she is keeping her father's secret. Should she tell him she knows? Decide for yourself.

PICTURES

See Nicole and her brother as kids one sunny day at the pool with dad. Then Nicole today, and the DNA test kit results revealing her new half-sister!

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THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

Nicole will tell us if she's spoken to Christine about the truth….and there's a development that her sister had figured out on her own.

Also: Other deleted scenes and mess-ups!

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PODCAST TEAM

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

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Banned! Jun 01, 2021

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Lucy tells us how her boss doesn't know she's a banned customer. But why she's banned is even more amazing.

PICTURES

See Juan's menu of the drugs he sold and a selfie of Lucy.

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

THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

Hear an extended interview with Lucy about her job fighting fraud at the company that would ban her if they only new her secret. Also: deleted and more extended scenes!

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PODCAST TEAM

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

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The Petrol Station May 18, 2021

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Forty-two years ago Dave was framed for a crime he didn't commit. Maybe you can figure out whodunnit?! Also, garden gnomes.

PICTURES See Dave in pictures from then and today. Also the petrol station and the amazing boat Dave bought that he had to justify to police.

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THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Ben speaks with a woman who's only crime was to compete with a large company…. They sued her for 4 million dollars in an effort to put her out of business. But guess what? It was personal, she used to work for them.

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

PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: Lefty Marcucci. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro. Sound Engineer: Zach. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

YOUR SECRET Do you have an ignominious secret to share? It'll be fine, you can submit it at the website. Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.

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The Playtex Charlatan May 04, 2021

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Today a story about a dangerous situation ... with a ridiculous undercurrent. Hear Mara's madcap romp about a man who spun a tale and then scammed her out of something most unexpected.

PICTURES See pictures of Mara in her apartment, the parking lot where John entered Mara's car, the street with the locksmith, the pharmacy entrance where they met, and Mara today with friend.

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

THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED An original interview from Ben with a woman who tells a story where mental illness, drugs, sex and psych wards intersect to lead her to commit an act she cannot forgive herself for.

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

PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro. Sound Engineer: Chet. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

YOUR SECRET Do you have an indolent secret to share? Welp, if you have the energy, you can submit it at the website. Just sayin'….

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Ladybug in Winter Apr 20, 2021

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When Melanie's father died she did something she regrets to this day, 16 years later. It's a secret she keeps even from those closest to her.

PICTURES See pictures of Melanie, her husband, on vacation as a kid, and of course, her famous Cheeto fingers!

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

THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED It's the follow up you've been waiting for. Last summer, in episode 122 "Daughters," Kay told us about the abusive man who took custody of her three daughters, left her penniless, and turned her girls against her. Kay sits down with Susie for update you want to hear. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom.

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

PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro. Sound Engineer: Chet. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

YOUR SECRET Do you have a fictive secret to share? We don't take those! But all others are welcome. :) Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.

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Peak Trouble Apr 06, 2021

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Roy tells us his secret tale about guns, money, drugs and a District Attorney on the run. PICTURES See Steve and Jim just before the burglary. Also Roy and Steve as kids; catching up as adults; and Roy's famed eel skin wallet! They are all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod.

THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Hear great side stories from Roy that didn't make it into the show. You'll love the one about his defense lawyer's astonishing antics surrounding a plane crash.

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

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

PODCAST TEAM Producers: Susie Lark and Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro. Sound Engineer: Chet. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

YOUR SECRET Do you have an obstreperous secret to share? Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.

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Torch Mar 23, 2021

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Julie tells us about a powerful relationship that's consumed her life for twenty years. No one knows about it, not even her husband.

PICTURES See Julie and Daniel in pictures from high school and today. Also see the park they kissed in and the storage closet Julie interviewed in! They are all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod.

THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Julie's back for a follow up, and Susie Lark asks her questions Ben didn't. Like why did Daniel not see her romantically? And whatever happened with Daniel's talk of an open relationship?

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

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

PODCAST TEAM Producers: Susie Lark and Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: Andreea. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro. Sound Engineer: Chet. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

YOUR SECRET Do you have a grandiloquent secret to share? Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com.

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