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Celebrity Chicken Caper Dec 24, 2018

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Today we peek into the secret lives of the rich and famous with a story that lands at the intersection of celebrity and . . . chicken! A celebrity demands five live chickens be delivered to his New York City loft, but he never knew what it took to get them there.

Production support: Susie Lark.

PICTURES

See Loretta's baby a couple of months after surviving the high-speed in utero chicken ride. Loretta points out she's clutching something that looks suspiciously like a chicken.

Also the painting titled "Cinco Gallina" that, remarkably, hangs in Ben's living room. This interview was meant to be!

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A YouTube Star's Confession Dec 10, 2018

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YouTube star Brittani Louise Taylor confesses the lie she told her viewers. Today she tells Ben what she did and why she's kept it a secret…until now. She also tells him the big way she's coming out with her truth.

Brittani's favorite charity: watoto.com.

Production support: Susie Lark.

Street Secret Team: Bobbi Jo Valdez.

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PICTURES

Check out three pictures Brittani wanted me to share with you guys. You don't want want to miss the one with her son Rex. Their megawatt smiles will jump off your phone and into your day!

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When I Was a Broke and Destitute Teen Nov 26, 2018

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Tracy tells her harrowing tale of survival when she was a broke and destitute teen. Stories her mother never knew. Stories shared here for the first time.

Production support: Susie Lark.

Street Secret Team: Bobbi Jo Valdez.

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PICTURES

Tracy shared pictures of her from her high school, university and army days.

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My Fascination with Death Nov 12, 2018

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Quinn's dark preoccupation lead her to an unusual career. Today she lifts the curtains to show us what really happens to the dead as they're prepared for their final journey.

Production support: Susie Lark.

Street Secret Team: Bobbi Jo Valdez.

PICTURES

To give you an even bigger peek behind the curtain, Quinn's sharing a bunch of pictures. There are a couple of Quinn…her face is obscured but you can still connect with her a bit.

Then there's a nostalgic picture of an old hearse she found at the funeral home she worked at, which has been in business for a century.

And remember she talked about restorative art, and how that was her passion? Quinn sent a picture of her project at mortuary school where she had to create a complete face from mortuary wax. You wanna see that one!

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My Brother from Beyond Oct 29, 2018

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Louise's brother Jessie was everyone's best friend. So she had to conceal her happiness when he died. Louise tells us about their complicated relationship and the unexpected things that have happened since he passed.

Production support: Susie Lark.

Street Secret Team: Bobbi Jo Valdez.

PICTURES

Louise made a discovery when she was searching for pictures. Read out exchange about it on social. Also a picture of Jessie living large, and pictures of Louise with Jessie as kids and then as adults.

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Sarah's Daydreams Oct 15, 2018

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Sarah's daydreams are so vivid they've crept into her reality. We learn how they manifest in the real world; and Sarah explains why she keeps them secret.

Production support: Susie Lark.

Street Secret Team: Bobbi Jo Valdez.

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PICTURES

Sarah sent a picture of her "relationship vs. single" budget spreadsheet! See how the numbers stack up with and without a boyfriend. And see the apartment building Sarah dreams about living in. She took a picture for you from her book club at the library across the street. And then there's a picture of the beautiful dog she would be happy to spend her days with. He doesn't leave shoes around the house. :)

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I Left My Mother Homeless Oct 01, 2018

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The story of an unbreakable spirit in which a young woman is forced to make a decision that will haunt her the rest of her life.

Production support: Susie Lark. Street Secret Team: Bobbi Jo Valdez. Thanks guys.

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PICTURES

See the street where Claire's mom tried to run down her father. Also the only pictures Claire has of her mom (from her wedding day) and of herself as a kid with her brother (their faces obscured.)

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The Sitter and the Assailant Sep 17, 2018

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Natalie's bizarre story of a two-pronged family betrayal and a kid who was like her brother.

RAINN.org Sexual Assault Hotline (USA): 800-656-HOPE (4673).

Production support by Susie Lark and Bobbi Jo Valdez

PICTURES

A couple days ago Natalie texted me some details that she didn't feel comfortable sharing in our interview. She said I could post her text for you to read in full.

Also see Theo, the gorgeous doggie she had to give up. And see Natalie holding her new puppy four years ago, and a picture of him now.

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The Reverend's Other Secret Sep 03, 2018

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Reverend Dave revealed in Ep. 53 that he had an X-Rated Tattoo. But he called Ben recently to tell him he missed an important follow up question; one that would have revealed another secret! We get to the bottom of it in this show.

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PICTURES: See Reverend Dave's tattoo and a mysterious picture of Reverend Dave himself on our Facebook page. facebook.com/secretroompod.

A Murderous Bond Aug 20, 2018

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Tai tells why she feels partially responsible for the murder committed by her best friend when they were 15. And there's a twist…

Production support by Susie Lark, Caitlin Bartholomew and Elkid.

PICTURES

See the letters and Christmas presents Cody sent Tai over the years. Also a bonus post-interview convo Tai and I had over text. Don't miss it. :)

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