Episodes

  • I Ran from the Law

    I Ran from the Law
    Apr 28 2026

    Eric tells Ben the deep seated reason he developed significant contempt for the law. It led him to challenge cops in hair-raising ways. Now, 40 years later, Eric tells his surprisingly emotional secret and where it led him.

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    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED


    Hollie from "Mom Ruined my Credit" and her husband Biscuit are back to tell the tangled tale of their love story. They were destined for each other, but biscuit was involved in a tricky relationship situation which for many would be a dealbreaker. And don't worry, we explain the nickname Biscuit as well. Host: Susie Lark.

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    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Sneak Preview: The Pain of Others

    Sneak Preview: The Pain of Others
    Apr 21 2026

    Here's an excerpt from a new Pushkin audiobook I think you'll enjoy, The Pain of

    Others by Miguel Ángel Hernández. In a quiet town in the Spanish countryside, Miguel Ángel

    Hernández's best friend murdered his sister and took his own life by jumping off a cliff. No one

    ever knew why. The investigation was closed, and the crime forgotten. Twenty years later, when

    time has dulled the shock but not the questions, Miguel returns home, putting himself in the

    shoes of a detective, in an attempt to reconstruct the tragic night that marked the end of his

    adolescence. But the investigation will awaken ghosts that he thought he had left behind: a

    childhood marked by the Church, by sin and guilt; the constant presence of illness and death;

    the oppressive, closed world from which he managed to escape. Based on true events, The

    Pain of Others is a chilling audiobook that blends police thriller, investigative reporting, and

    literary suspense—an unflinching reckoning with violence, memory, and the question that still

    haunts the author: Did he fail to see the warning signs that his best friend was capable of this

    horrific crime? Find The Pain of Others at Pushkin.fm or wherever you get audiobooks.

    Ben
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    23 mins
  • My Husband and the Catfish

    My Husband and the Catfish
    Apr 15 2026

    Tiffany confessed her online affair with another woman to her husband. His reaction might surprise you, but not as much as his reaction when they realize she was catfished. How the triad navigates this tricky situation is Tiffany's secret.

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    PICTURES

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    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED


    Margot joins Susie to reveal a secret battle she fought against herself and her relationship with food. It became a balance of obsession over eating too much or not enough. One day, she lost control and begged for help. It was the last chance to save herself. Host: Susie Lark.

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    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP


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    PODCAST TEAM


    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Mom Ruined My Credit!

    Mom Ruined My Credit!
    Mar 31 2026
    Hollie was devastated when she discovered that the person who meant the most to her had silently ruined her credit. But her secret is two fold. The second secret is how she responded, and she's not sure the audience will agree with her choice. DRIP DROP Get 20% off your first order: dripdrop.com and use promo code secret. HERS Thank you, HERS! forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized, affordable care that gets you. That's F-O-R-H-E-R-S dot com slash secret. forhers.com slash secret. Based on advertised cash price for 30-day supply of medication only. Membership required, fee not included, and billed separately. Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com HOME CHEF For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! HomeChef.com/SECRET. Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. MINT MOBILE Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET PICTURES See Hollie and her mom. Also Hollie's wedding gown that her mom made; and the little house she grew up in. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Hollie is back in one week on the The Secret Room | Unlocked. She talks more in depth about the ups and downs with her mom over the years and how they almost stopped talking over political differences. Hollie also shares more about when Hurricane Katrina hit her home town. We'll find out the shocking way she got together with her husband. Host: Susie Lark. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere'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!
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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Grandma's Secret Prayer

    Grandma's Secret Prayer
    Mar 17 2026
    Angela tells how as a kid all she wanted was her mom. And all her mom wanted to do was teach her how to melt crack. It's a backstory no one would suspect, including her daughter. DAILY LOOK For 50% off your first order, head to DailyLook.com and use code SECRETROOM. HERS Visit forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Weight Loss by Hers is not available everywhere. Compounded products are not approved or reviewed for safety, effectiveness, or quality by the FDA. Prescription required. See website for full details, important safety information, and restrictions. Actual price depends on product and plan purchased. HOME CHEF For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! HomeChef.com/SECRET. Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. MINT MOBILE Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET THE NIGHT OWL: TRUE GHOST STORIES Find The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories, ghost stories like you've never heard before, anywhere you get your podcasts. PICTURES See Angela, her parents and grandparents. And of course see her grandma's secret prayer. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Rose grew up in a country ruled by an authoritarian regime. To escape persecution, she tricked her Dad into helping her flee. How she got out and why she would leave her family are her secret. Host: Susie Lark. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere'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!
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    56 mins
  • I'm Not Moving to Budapest

    I'm Not Moving to Budapest
    Mar 3 2026

    Danielle's Hungarian born husband hates suburban life and yearns to return to Budapest. They've set a date, but her secret is she's not moving. It's a complicated story of the competing forces of love and family. Here is her Reddit thread!

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    PICTURES


    See pictures of Danielle and David in Budapest. Also their Texas and Budapest homes.

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

    YOUTUBE


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    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED


    David and Danielle join us together after they've listened to today's episode. What will David's reaction be? We'll hear his side of the story in just a week. Host: Susie Lark.

    The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!

    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


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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • I'm Black?! Part 2

    I'm Black?! Part 2
    Feb 17 2026

    Armed with nothing more than a name and an old family photo, Lexie goes on the hunt to find her biological father. And when she finds him she realizes she has a secret she can't share with him. It's a complicated story of family, secrets and broken trust.

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    PICTURES

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    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED


    If you are in love with Lexie, and who couldn't be at this point, she's back in one week to talk about what it was like to share her finally secret. She also tells us her max meet-cute story of how she met her fiancee. There's a free trial for the show, after which we hope you'll stay on as a supporting member, because the Secret Room is a listener supported show. Host: Susie Lark.

    The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • I'm Black?! Part 1

    I'm Black?! Part 1
    Feb 3 2026
    How could Lexie not know that she was black? And when the secret was revealed it nearly shattered her world. It's a complicated story of family, secrets and broken trust. DRIP DROP Get 20% off your first order: dripdrop.com and use promo code secret. HERS Thank you, HERS! Go to forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Weight Loss by Hers is not available everywhere. Compounded products are not approved or reviewed for safety, effectiveness, or quality by the FDA. Prescription required. See website for full details, important safety information, and restrictions. Actual price depends on product and plan purchased. MINT MOBILE Get unlimited premium wireless for just $15 per month. Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET WILD GRAIN Get $30 off your first box + free Croissants in every box. Go to wildgrain.com/SECRET to start your subscription. PICTURES See pictures of Lexie and her fam now. Also see the the picture of Lexie's mom and her bio dad her grandfather showed her They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Deja, like Lexie on today's show, is black and raised by white parents. But her experience was different. On the outside she seemed like the perfect pastor's kid. But her secret was that on the inside she was living in conflict with everything she was taught and never knew how to make all of those pieces fit together. Host: Susie Lark. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere'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!
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    1 hr and 4 mins