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Explosive Indictment May 26, 2020

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Mike stands accused of a terrible crime. Can a man gain redemption for a crime not committed?

PICTURES We have pictures of Mike 20 years ago when his story took place. Also the courthouse and jail from his story. And you can see the building where the alleged crime took place.

The pictures are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod.

SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 116 Ben speaks with Mike about the unnerving experience he had that inspired him to share his story on The Secret Room. Hear other out takes and the extended post interview too.

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

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FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Jennifer Packwood. Sound Engineer: Chet. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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

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Veiled Conception May 12, 2020

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Susan is the secret daughter of a public figure. It's a story of wealth, bribery, deceit and Jesus.

PICTURES See the pictures Susan gave to the pastor of herself as a baby and of her mom. Also see Susan with Alan on the day he adopted her and the pastor in red on stage.

The pictures are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 115Our bonus edition of this episode features an extended version of the surprise post interview! Also more excerpts from the pastor preaching. We also have some extra images of the pastor. It's all yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at Patreon.com. It'll be included in your subscription to our companion podcast: The Secret Room | Unlocked.

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FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Colleen Mullen. Sound Engineer: Chet. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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

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Trafficked Apr 28, 2020

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A story of sex, drugs, money and violence. Lisa can't forgive herself for helping the man who said he was her friend.

PICTURES See pictures of Lisa then and today; the bus station where she met Kiki and Jasmine; and Jasmine with her kids.

The pictures are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 114Our bonus edition of this episode features a perplexing side story that casts doubt on Kiki's ultimate fate. Lisa also shared an extra image for Patreon members. It's all yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at Patreon.com. It'll be included in your subscription to our companion podcast: The Secret Room | Unlocked.

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

FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Holly Evans. Sound Engineer: Chet. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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

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Too Much Butt! Apr 14, 2020

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Kris started a business 12 years ago with her ex. It's a venture she can't tell her husband about!

PICTURES See pictures of Kris and her butt, with her ex and at her wedding!

The pictures are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 113Hear what became of Kris' ex after the story. It will leave you astounded! Also an edited portion of the interview that Ben is sure to be roasted for mercilessly in our Facebook Discussion Group. How could he do that!? Support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at Patreon.com when you support. In thanks you'll receive a subscription to our companion podcast: The Secret Room | Unlocked.

ALL OUR SPONSORS It's a tough time for business, so we bring you this show ad free. But you can see all our sponsors and their offers, many of which are STILL valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes

FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

PODCAST TEAM Producers: Susie Lark. Shadow Producers: Marcella Halverson and LeeAnn Bell Howe. Sound Engineer: Chet. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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

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Inside Apr 07, 2020

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A moment inside pandemic life in this extra edition of The Secret Room.

SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at Patreon.com when you support. In thanks you'll receive a subscription to our companion podcast: The Secret Room | Unlocked.

ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes

FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

PODCAST TEAM Producers: Susie Lark. Sound Engineer: Chet. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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

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La Casper: On The Streets Mar 31, 2020

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Maria made hard choices to fix her young life. It's a tale of gangs, drive-bys and an El Camino.

In pictures: A map of the territory Maria's gang claimed. Also the Jack-in-the-Box burger joint that was Maria and S's HQ and source of sustenance. And a picture of Maria today, her face obscured.

The pictures are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod.

SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 111Extra pictures and your calls, but only if you call now. 929-265-TSRP. Also hear a couple parts of the interview that Ben, shall we say, manufactured...just to help the story along!

The Secret Room | Unlocked is available exclusively on Patreon.com when you support.

FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join our fan run Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

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PODCAST TEAM Producers: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Kym Lewis. Sound Engineer: Chet. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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

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Boys and Cars Mar 17, 2020

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A pair of high-octane secrets sure to get your engine purring!

Pictures: Jordan with his Nissan Maxima and wife. Also Dave's parking lot and the house he grew up in! They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod.

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SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 110 An audio diary and bonus pictures from Ben while in the Serengeti National Park on safari; why Ben was hesitant to air this show; how the program came together and why it took a whole year to get to air; and other behind the scenes info.

The Secret Room | Unlocked is available exclusively on Patreon.com when you support.

FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join our fan page! Click here or search for The Secret Room Podcast Discussion Group and ask to join. All are welcome. :)

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PODCAST TEAM Producers: Susie Lark. Shadow Producer: Lisa Upshaw. Sound Engineer: Chet. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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

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Mournful Return Mar 04, 2020

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Something terrible happened to Sarah's mom, and she doesn't know what to do with what she's learned.

In pictures: Sarah's mom standing in the front door of her house on a Google Street View image. Also, the last picture of her mom when she and Sarah said goodbye at the airport when she left for Japan. Also a picture of the compound where Sarah and her husband lived in Okinawa.

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

SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED In Unlocked | 109: You'll hear a lot more backstory from Sarah, including her chaotic life at home as a child, when mom wasn't so golden. Also Sarah's original secret, and how we modified her confessional to build some tension in the story. And behind the scenes on the credits. Who are this week's Shadow Producers and how did they contribute. We also identify all the voices who wished us happy birthday in the credits. And who's spooky, echoey voice was that at the very end!?

And we just fed a new interview about a woman who can't tell the world about her unorthodox relationship. Hear "Poly" and Unlocked 109 exclusively on Patreon.com when you support.

FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join our fan page! Click here or search for The Secret Room Podcast Discussion Group and ask to join. All are welcome. :)

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PODCAST TEAM Producers: Susie Lark, Sachelle Brooks and Alessandro Nigro. Shadow Producers: Teva Glueck and Chris Swezey. Sound Engineer: Chet. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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

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Border Town Feb 18, 2020

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A woman helped cover up a horrific tragedy in a Mexican border town when she was young, and it haunts her to this day.

In pictures: See Vane in her high school days posing with Efrain. They're waiting on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Search @secretroompod.

SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED In Unlocked | 108: more from Vane, bloopers and extended scenes. Also hear the BBC's recent review of The Secret Room!

And we just fed a new interview about a woman who can't tell the world about her unorthodox relationship. Hear "Poly" and Unlocked 108 exclusively on Patreon.com when you support.

FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join our fan page! Click here or search for The Secret Room Podcast Discussion Group and ask to join. All are welcome. :)

ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes

PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Shadow Producers: Courtney Farnon and Sarah Speights. Sound Engineer: Chet. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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

LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!

Gone Feb 04, 2020

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Jan made up an enormous lie to explain how her perfect relationship ended. She even told it to her kids, her sister and the man she later met and married.

In pictures: See Jan and Rick together; Jan's salon; and the actual text exchange where he ghosts her. They're waiting on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Search @secretroompod.

SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED In Unlocked | 107 Ben and Jan break down the mystery of Rick's disappearance even further. It's a conversation available exclusively at patreon.com/secretroom when you support.

FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join our fan page! Click here or search for The Secret Room Podcast Discussion Group and ask to join. All are welcome. :)

ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes

PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Sound Engineer: Chet. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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

LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!!

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