The Secret Room | True Stories

Sarah tells Ben about the frenetic post-grad backpack trip she took through SE Asia. It’s the story of one woman’s solo adventure, and how she got exactly what she wanted, for better or worse. STITCH FIX Get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix. StitchFix.com/SECRET. PICTURES See Sarah with Haley, Josh and Lou in Bangkok and Bali. Also, Sarah’s famous friendship bracelet and the iconic picture of Josh and Haley on the trash heap! They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED An Unlocked original. Zizi’s uncle left Nigeria for a new life in Germany. But in an effort to protect him, his family never told him about a series of tragedies back home. Hosted by Susie Lark. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. 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 Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: Aaron West, Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Josh and his wife had international careers, surviving jungles, paramilitary groups, you name it. But nothing had prepped them for the conditions of their final job, which were so harsh they had to resort to extreme measures to get out. DIPSEA Get a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/secret. STORYWORTH Get $10 off your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/secret. PICTURES See pictures of Josh and fam on the world stage. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Josh is back with even more crazy globe trekking near misses and mishaps. Join host Susie Lark for this hilarious follow up. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. 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 Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

An army private stationed in Afghanistan got involved in some hi jinx with her fellow soldiers. What they never found out was that she would become a mole. It’s Melody’s unexpected story of love and war during her brief military career. STITCH FIX Get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix. StitchFix.com/SECRET. PICTURES See Melody on deployment and evidence of hi jinx! They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Melody is back to talk about her military friend Charlie the Rock, who was literally … a rock. And about the highs and lows of being deployed with your spouse. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. 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 Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Today we’re recommending a podcast that’s a natural fit for Secret Room listeners: What Was That Like, hosted by Scott Johnson. It’s about real people in unreal situations. Today’s episode is “Victoria’s Neighbors Brought Horrible News.” You can see all Scott’s episodes on this page. Binge them now and learn more at WhatWasThatLike.com. The Secret Room will be back in a week with a fresh episode about a military prankster stationed in Afghanistan. Ben

A student got the goods on Sloane and blackmailed her. Hear why Sloane wouldn’t change a thing, and neither would her blackmailer. DOOR DASH Get 50% off your first DoorDash order up to a $20 value when you use code Secretfall at checkout. STITCH FIX Get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix. StitchFix.com/SECRET. PICTURES See Sloane and Max at school and graduation. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Sloane is back in one week on Unlocked to share more thoughts about Chad Bell and to tell a story about some mysterious letters that were distributed that involved both of them. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. 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 Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Cristina tells us about a very odd job she took when she was younger. Her friends were shocked but curiosity got the best of her, and now she’s ready to tell all. BETTER HELP The Secret Room is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret. DIPSEA Get a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/secret. PICTURES See Cristina, her travel companion and The Hollow Bottom in some epic pictures right now. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Jude from “The Nazi Connection” and “The Juice and the Squeeze” is back with updates and to respond to social media posts about her secret. Hosted by Susie Lark. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. 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 Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Trace reveals a blockbuster secret that, if revealed, could destroy her relationship with the loving woman who raised her. She’s held the secret for 25 years and tells all on The Secret Room. BETTER HELP The Secret Room is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret. DIPSEA Get a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/secret. DOOR DASH Get 50% off your first DoorDash order up to a $20 value when you use code Secretfall at checkout. STITCH FIX Get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix. StitchFix.com/SECRET. PICTURES See Trace with Gram and Pat. Also, the house where she lived at 6. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Trace joins Susie Lark to talk about what happened with Gram and Patrick after the divorce, and about an evening with her aunts that was filled with revelations The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. 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 Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Jude concocted an elaborate scheme to deal with her obnoxious neighbors. Her plan required a burner phone and revealing her privates. But did she get what she wanted? Let’s find out. BETTER HELP The Secret Room is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret. DIPSEA Get a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/SECRET. DOOR DASH Get 50% off your first DoorDash order up to a $10 value when you use code SECRET at checkout. THE FARMER’S DOG Get 50% off your first box at thefarmersdog.com/secret. PICTURES See pictures of Jude, her complex and the rescued doggo. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED A man tells how he got inducted into an honorary society ... by mistake! How it happened and what he did about it will surprise you. Susie Lark hosts. 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 Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Jacki tells us about her mom’s wrongful and fantastical accusation against her. It leads to devastating consequences for Jacki and a young man, not that she cared. Link in bio. Catch up on Jacki’s writing and comedy at jackikane.com! PICTURES See Officer Mom, Jacki (then and now), the party house, and her parents. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED On the next Secret Room | Unlocked, Jacki’s back to talk to me about the last time she saw her mom, and how she was still up to her old shenanigans. And she tells us more about Dad’s second life, and what ultimately happened to Troy. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. 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 Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Heidi knows her son was the victim of a premeditated murder, but she can’t prove it in court. It’s the story of a life stolen by a wicked, evil person. PICTURES Heidi sent us pictures of herself and with Devon. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Heidi’s back to tell us about an unlikely plan she has to get Devon’s case reopened. Maybe Heidi can find some justice after all.“ 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 Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producers: Mamma C and Anna LucasMusic and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Sarah shares the morbid event that drove her to secretly pursue a new career without telling her family, her friends or her husband. PICTURES See pictures of Sarah geared up to fight fires, on her motorcycle, her tattoo art and with her husband. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Sarah’s back to tell us about a dark period in her teen life. She used drugs and attempted suicide. But it was the surprise opportunity for a tattoo apprenticeship that turned her life around. Susie Lark hosts 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 Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Amanda thinks a fatal accident on the farm was not as much of an accident as her fiancé said it was. Hear the evidence and see if you agree. PICTURES See pictures of Amanda, the farm; Matt in a tractor; and her crap apartment They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Sage went to a doctor who was supposed to help her migraines, but what she didn’t know was that his specialty was to give scripts to addicts. And it did a number on her. 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 Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com. PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producers: Lauren Watkins and Anna Lucas. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Dustin kept a childhood secret from his dad for thirty years. The dumb, cruel thing he did as a kid led to the most heartwarming event of his life. PICTURES See Dustin, his brother, his Dad and the ring Dustin got him. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Dustin’s back with more delightful lessons from his Dad. Susie Lark hosts. 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 Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Camila got mixed up in the wild and strange party balloon community and might just have had an affair with one of its biggest celebrities. It’s a secret that really pops and she is ready to spill. PICTURES See pictures of Camila and her balloon creations! They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Camila joins Susie to tell us about another community she was inducted into as a teen: she calls it a culty church. And you’ll never believe what she did that got her kicked out. It drops in just one week. 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 Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producers: Embry Hakeem, Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Ali tells us the story of her complicated and heartbreaking relationships with two men. Where it leads comes as a complete surprise, to all of them. PICTURES See pictures of Ali, her ex and her baby. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Katarina joins Susie to talk about the extreme religious group she grew up up in. Her parents kept her isolated from everyone on the outside. Her mother held a belief so extreme, even those within the inner circle outcast her. 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 Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: Allison Kelly, Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

“Wild Child Part 2:” We find out Heather’s fate, and hear more shocking details of Lee’s wilderness training. And Lee will tell us what it was like to reunite with her family. Is the trust lost forever? Wild Child part 2 drops in just two short weeks. . THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Lee is back with host Susie to talk about what life was like back home with her parents after graduation. 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 Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: Allison Kelley, Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Lee tells Ben how her parents kidnapped her in a last-ditch effort to change the course of her life two months before her 18th birthday. It’s something she can never fully forgive them for. PICTURES See Lee’s fire kit, Lee in uniform, the program’s home base and Lee with her parents. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Evan joins Susie with a secret from when he was enlisted in the military, years ago. What happened one night out with the boys over the Mexican border had a profound impact on his self-identity. He met a girl, but what she introduced him to was the last thing he ever expected. 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 Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: Allison Kelley, Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Sasha tells us about a calculating grifter who took over her uncle’s life, but did he get away with the spoils? PICTURES See Sasha, her family and her uncle. She also proudly sent a picture of the Bose radio she stole from Jamie, that she still uses today. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Sasha’s back with a fresh secret. A falling out with a best friend was followed by an unexpected major life event. She showed support publicly, but what she did behind the scenes is another story. 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 Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com. PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: Allison Kelley. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Amber worked covertly to catch child predators in elaborate sting operations. It’s a story of bravery motivated by heartbreak. PICTURES See pictures of Amber with Tony and at the fake apartment home. There’s also a picture of the actual Redbox. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Host Susie Lark brings you an amazing story of one man’s obsession with fake celebrity nudes. He takes it to a whole new level. It’s basically his life. 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 a magniloquent secret to share? Ohhh, so fancy! Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: Allison Kelly. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

After Mary’s mom died in a house fire 8 years ago, a series of startling clues led her to believe she was murdered by a member of her own family. PICTURES See pictures of Mary posing with her mom; the burned house; and a selfie. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Next time on unlocked tells Susie about the time he joined a college comedy group, and ended up pulling a highly revealing prank for the senior project. Join me for an original interview that bares all! 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 a secret for the podcast? Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producers: Allison Kelley. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!