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Delores tells us about the five years she spent in a sex commune.  How she became indoctrinated, what she saw and did, and how she broke free are her secrets. DIPSEA Get a 30-day...

173. Sex Commune Part 1

Judy moved to a small town where she lived in a house with bats and had a run in with the mayor.  But small town politics got the best of her. Now that she’s moved, she’s free to tell her stories. ATHLETIC...

172. The Bats and the Bees

While climbing the corporate ladder in her glitzy job, Jane managed to work two other jobs while on the clock.  How she transitioned from the city to the farm, and at what cost, is her secret. ...

171. Light Embezzlement

Lane saw a lot of grisly things when she was a mortuary transporter.  But one thing haunts her more than most: she may have seen the murder of a homeless man.  ATHLETIC GREENS...

170. Death Comes on Wednesdays

Jeremy lost his military career while on duty overseas.  He was in an international incident that involved a senator, a holding cell and trial in another country.  The records are sealed, but Jeremey’s ready to talk. ...

169. Show Trial

Agatha tells us about the cult she was raised in and a trip she was sent on that included a ritual ceremony and an explosion that nearly killed her.  It was an adventure of a lifetime that she can never talk about....

168. Medicine Man

Donna reveals that she once spent days in a basement at the hands of a man having a psychotic episode. This is the first time she’s ever told the story. BETTER HELP Get 10% off your...

167. The Grave in the Basement

Gene was arrested for placing an explosive device at his school almost 40 years ago.  He tells us what led him to that point and what happened when the bomb squad arrived. DIPSEA...

166. Bomb Scare

Tim needed a slower pace after a stressful 25 years as a surgeon. But when he gave it up a urine test would put his plans and whole career in jeopardy. ACORN TV Get your first 30 days...

165. Gummy

Jen’s got a new neighbor from hell who drives her to the point of a mental breakdown. That’s when she reached her breaking point and set out to destroy him. It’s a relatable story of one woman’s sweet justice....

164. Sound Revenge

To his friends Liam is a straight-laced music instructor in New York.  But his secret is that he’s an amateur porn star!  Liam tells us about his adventures . . . and if he secretly hopes to get caught....

163. Exposure

Sierra has stolen from just about any major retailer you can name.  Today she comes clean about her shoplifting addiction and tells us why she might not be done. COINBASE Sign up...

162. Freetail

Monica lied to her fiancé about the debt she was carrying.  She reveals the twists and turns of navigating her finances, the consequences she suffered and the secret she still holds today. ACORN...

161. Balance Sheet

Mary Rose Love confesses her secret career as a burp fetish queen.  Find out how she makes a living from it, and what distinguishes her as best-in-class. Find Mary Rose Love by searching "" in Google....

160. The Long Release

Amanda reveals her harrowing secret of being sex trafficked.  The gritty details of where it happened, and by whose hands, are devastating. ACORN Get your first 30 days free by...

159. The Basement

Eralyn tells us story about a secret relationship she had with a sugar daddy.  She never could have predicted how it would start, where it would go, or its devastating end.  DIPSEA ...

158. Sugar Rush

CJ tells us how he discovered, quite by accident, that he was adopted at the age of 20. There were some eyebrow raising details like how his mom picked him up in New Zealand, and that he wasn't a US citizen.  Ooops.  Here how it all...

157. Black Market Baby!

Paul tells us about the toxic mix of his inner rage and a drug dealer.  It’s a story of how a deep insecurity fuels a life of drugs, guns, a heist and a purebred.  ACORN TV...

156. Living Large

A shoplifting spree sends Becca to county jail the night before her high school graduation.  It's a frenetic journey from down and out to cap and gown. DIPSEA Get a 30 day free...

155. The Diploma Delinquency

Nicky comes clean about the world of lies she spun so that her family would think she was attending graduate school, and not moving across the country for an online relationship.  Hear how she got in so deep, and if she could dig herself...

154. The Collegiate

Marie tells us about her youthful sojourn to Tel Aviv during the Second Intifada and how she almost caused a man to lose his life. BROOKLINEN Get $20 off a $100 purchase at , promo...

153. It Happened in Tel Aviv

“Was Any of it Real?” Rachel’s first love introduced her to a polyamorous relationship.  The only problem was that it was fake.  Hear the dramatic climax in Paris as Rachel unfolds her secret. ...

152. Was Any of it Real?

Mary tells us about what she did to her man’s prized truck when he pushed her too far. Also, stories about being catfished, counterfeiting, starring in adult films and what happens when you poke one too many holes in your mom’s...

151. Hillbilly Bonfire

When she was a kid, Caroline discovered a shocking secret her dad was keeping.  What happened after she confronted him would change her world forever. BETTER HELP Get 10% off your...

150. They Knew

Patrick tells us about the extreme events of his youth that led to a murder.  While nothing could have been worse, it did close a chapter in his life. ACORN TV Get your first 30...

149. Not My Murder

Rebecca tells us about the job she took - and the things she did - that ended up making her the target of an Italian mob.  ACORN TV Get your first 30 days free by going to with...

148. Sketchy Things

A woman took a secret 17-day vacation to a place you do not want to go, and it transformed a hidden part of her life. It's a deeply personal story of inner strength and frailty. CALM ...

147. The Bridge

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. ACORN TV Get your first 30 days free by going to ...

146. Reckless

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.   ...

145. High School Pact

Meredith tells us about the decade she spent obsessed with a virtual world . . . and what happened when it collided with reality.   DIPSEA Get a 30 day free trial when you go to ....

144. It's Just Pixels

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.   ...

143. Small Town Gossip

Lucy tells us how her boss doesn’t know she’s a banned customer.  But why she's banned is even more amazing.    ACORN TV Get your first 30 days free by going to with promo code secret...

142. Banned!

Forty-two years ago Dave was framed for a crime he didn’t commit. Maybe you can figure out whodunnit?!  Also, garden gnomes. DIPSEA Get a 30 day free trial when you go to . iWi LIFE Get 30%...

141. The Petrol Station

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. ACORN.TV Get your first...

140. The Playtex Charlatan

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.  AMAZON PHARMACY Amazon Prime Members can save on prescription medication when not using insurance and...

139. Ladybug in Winter

Roy tells us his secret tale about guns, money, drugs and a District Attorney on the run.   ACORN.TV Get your first 30 days free by going to  with promo code SECRET.  DIPSEA Get a 30 day free trial when you go to .   FEALSBecome a member at  and...

138. Peak Trouble

Julie tells us about a powerful relationship that’s consumed her life for twenty years.  No one knows about it, not even her husband.   ACORN.TV  Get your first 30 days free by going to  with promo code SECRET.   DIPSEA  Get...

137. Torch

Robert’s family never told him a secret about his childhood. It was a secret he only learned at 35 years old.  It had a profound impact on his life.  FEALS  Become a member at  and you'll get 50% off your first order with...

136. The Long Shadow

Harper met a goat farmer in Morocco who took her and her boyfriend on a most unexpected journey.  It was an experience that shall forever remain secret.  ACORN.TV  Get your first 30 days free by going to  with promo code SECRET.  ...

135. Head In The Clouds

Joe was clinically dead but can’t tell anyone.  It was an experience that seemed destined, but was entirely avoidable.  Joe tells us about his roundtrip to the other side and why it has to be a secret.   DIPSEA  Get a 30 day...

134. Two Minutes

Christina exacts a special kind of revenge on a man who made her life miserable.   ACORN.TV Get your first 30 days free by going to  with promo code SECRET.  FUNCTION OF BEAUTY Function of Beauty is the world leader in customizable...

133. It's Just a Transaction

When Karen hiked the Pacific Crest Trail she stumbled into something she did not expect.  Let's call it a cult. Now, she’s ready to talk.  DIPSEA Get a 30 day free trial when you go to .   FEALSBecome a member at  and you'll get 50% off...

132. Intentional Community

Dee tells us how her non traditional relationship ended in a spectacular way.  It’s a story of a funeral, a New Year’s Eve and covert manipulation. AURATE  Visit  and use secret for 15% off your first purchase.  BETTER HELP Get...

131. New Year's Eve Fireworks

Penny’s love was more poignant, and more tragic, than her young heart deserved to bear.  Fate's cruel hand deals a blow to a first love. ACORN.TV  Get your first 30 days free by going to  with promo code SECRET.  DIPSEA  Get a 30...

130. The Last Kiss

Steve witnessed a horrific event as a kid.  When his mom got swept up in it he didn’t utter a word. It’s been 35 years and she still has no idea about her son’s role.  BETTER HELP Get 10% off your first month at . DIPSEA  Get...

129. Man Acquitted

Amy’s got a fetish Instagram account with 25k followers.  How she makes money from it, why she wants to walk away and why she can’t tell her husband.  Let's go! Her page has been taken down since we interviewed in September, but Amy has...

128. Fetish

Kay tells us about her craft project that may have summoned a demon from the underworld.  And keep your spooky on for a bonus Halloween secret after the credits! ACORN.TV  Get your first 30 days free by going to  with promo code SECRET....

127. Haunted Ashtray: Tale of the Goat Head

As a kid, Noelle visited her gramma’s trailer all the time.  It was there she made a shocking discovery.  DIPSEA  Get a 30 day free trial when you go to . FEALS Become a member at  and you'll get 50% off your first order with...

126. The Klan

Leah was partners with the mastermind of a thriving drug operation. No one knows about her decade long spree and how it all came crashing down. BETTER HELPGet 10% off your first month at . DIPSEA Get a 30 day free trial when you go to . PICTURES ...

125. QUEENPIN

Sarah tells how she framed her drug dealer.  It’s a dark, gritty story of crime and violence that her husband doesn’t even know.  AMAZON SMART LIGHTING BUNDLE  To get 20% off your Amazon Smart Lighting Bundle, go to ...

124. Anything For A Hit

Alejandro tells us about the meticulous planning needed for his nerve wracking escape from a dictatorship.   DIPSEA Get a 30 day free trial when you go to . FEALS Become a member at  and you'll get 50% off your first order with free...

123. Flight

Kay tells us about a man who’s very nature changes before her eyes. The story will sneak up on you just as it did with Kay…and her daughters.  ACORN.TV  Get your first 30 days free by going to  with promo code SECRET. FEALS Become a...

122. Daughters

While at an unexpected stop on an around-the-world trip something happened that shook Greg’s world.  It’s a secret he’s held for 36 years.  BETTER HELP Get 10% off your first month at . DIPSEA  Get a 30-day free trial when...

121. Darcy's

Elizabeth has deep, consuming feelings for someone. But she can’t tell anyone because no one would understand.   BETTER HELP Get 10% off your first month at . DIPSEA  Get a 30-day free trial when you go to .  FEALS Become a...

120. The Sun Goddess

Our guest Jay was a pioneer, the first college grad in her family.  But was her education a fraud?  It all came to a head on graduation day. RAYCON Get 15% off your order at . FEALS Become a member at  and you'll get 50% off your...

119. Crisis of Conscience

Spencer was determined to flee his home country as a teen.  It’s a story of cunning and determination to make a better life.   FEALS Become a member at  and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping.  ...

118. Promised Land

It’s Renee vs. the Drug Kingpin in a Percocet showdown of the ages!  Hear what goes on behind the scenes in a real narco undercover op.  RAYCON Get 15% off your order at . BETTER HELP Get 10% off your first month at ....

117. The Take Down

Mike stands accused of a terrible crime.  Can a man gain redemption for a crime not committed?  FEALS Thanks to Feals. Become a member at  and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping.   PICTURES We have...

116. Explosive Indictment

Susan is the secret daughter of a public figure.  It’s a story of wealth, bribery, deceit and Jesus.    BETTER HELP Get 10% off your first month at . PICTURES See the pictures Susan gave to the pastor of herself as a baby...

115. Veiled Conception

A story of sex, drugs, money and violence. Lisa can’t forgive herself for helping the man who said he was her friend.  FEALS Become a member at  and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping.    PICTURES See...

114. Trafficked

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...

113. Too Much Butt!

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    when you support.  In thanks you'll receive a subscription to our...

112. Inside

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...

111. La Casper: On The Streets

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. ...

110. Boys and Cars

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...

109. Mournful Return

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 ,   and . Search...

108. Border Town

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...

107. Gone

There’s something in Larry’s past that women he dates have a right to know, but he’s kept it a secret from most of them.  In pictures:  See Larry on his wedding day and at the bar he used to work at.   They're waiting on ,   and ....

106. Rage

Everyone thought Holly’s dad died in an accident.  Now, ten years later, she’s discovered the truth.  Hear why she can't tell her family.   In pictures: Holly and her dad; her grandma's ring; Paddle Pops and Dunlop Volleys.  They're...

105. Father's Demise

We produce 26 episodes of this podcast each year.  But we get hundreds of secrets.  Many are shorter and just can’t fill a whole episode.  And that leaves me torn, because we have all these wonderful stories, but no where to share...

104. Underdogs

A woman tells us about the devastating impact spending seven years in an underground community had on her. See pictures:  Rose and her partner now; her bag of tricks and her formal collar.   They're waiting on ,   and . ...

103. Collared

We've been working on a special project for you behind the scenes.  Quietly, diligently, secretly toiling for eight months.  It’s involved a lot of people, and no one has spilled the beans.  And now it’s ready! Today we...

102. Special Announcement

Mina's step dad saved her from a life of ruined due to scholastic failure.  The first stop was an old, decaying building in Istanbul. See pictures of Mina and her beloved Heidi dog; "The School," and her creations and studio.   They're...

101. Shortcut To Success

A former cop doesn’t tell anyone her true feelings about receiving a lifesaving award. See pictures of Maddie's Lifesaving Award and Medal. Also her tattoo that represents the medal. They're waiting on ,  and .  Search @secretroompod. VOTE...

100. Don't Call Me Hero

Nicole has a secret disease she says is kinda gross. How she hides it and the heartbreaking toll it takes on her.  Here are Nicole and her husband, & the the break room her friend disinfected.  They're waiting on ,  and . ...

99. The Skin I'm In

Evan was federally investigated for something he did while caring for an autistic child.  He meant no harm, but he paid a heavy, heavy toll.  Evan sent pictures of him with Brian.  Also a picture of evidence that brought Evan down....

98. The Caretaker's Downfall

Kelly and her friends caused a horrific explosion and fled the scene. No one was ever brought to justice. Kelly describes the terrible events of that evening and the devastating blows karma has dealt her and her family.  See pictures Kelly and Mike...

97. Fire Follows Me

A 2 a.m. phone call plunged Lindsay into a deep hole of sex and drugs. She confesses for the first time in 17 years the terrible path she traveled and the things she had to do get her fix. See pictures of Lindsay with the Journey CD, Kyle and her...

96. Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll

Jen feels empathy for a convicted murderer she saw on a reality TV show.  Find out what happens when love blossoms on Death Row, and the one thing that Todd did that devastated her. See pictures of Jenn, Todd and a letter he sent her...

95. Death Row Devotion

Bird did something terrible on her way home from work one day.  It impacted a lot of lives, and she told a lie so that she wouldn’t be blamed for what she did.  See pictures of Bird, David and Ethan. Also a picture in the junk yard of...

94. A Fox's Tale

Shelley tells us about how an invitation to a closed bar landed her in jail, and much worse.  That night still haunts her eight years on.  Shelley sent pictures of her at Derrick’s bar; with her "piece of shit car;” and with her “gay...

93. The Fox's Den

“My secret is I feel ashamed about something my parents made me do when I was a kid.  I'm really lucky my cousin survived it.”   See Mark and his brothers a couple of years after our story on ,  and .  Search...

92. Guilt Born of Innocence

A young woman tells us why she alters her appearance.  Her friends, classmates, teachers and even her boyfriend don't know what she really looks like.  The reason she hides her appearance will surprise you.  See Jane's old and new wigs...

91. Hidden Face

"My name is Sarah and my secret is I went on the run from the law when I was 17; I spent some time in jail, but thanks to a twist my criminal record isn’t connected to me.  Some might say I’m still on the lam…but I don’t see how it could...

90. On the Lam

Kendall keeps her sick ex-husband's secret from their daughter. She only knows half of it, and revealing even that could have dire consequences. Should she tell the part she knows or let him take his secret to the grave?   GREEN CHEFGo to ...

89. Grave Legacy

Joey comes out to family about a sexual orientation that is unlike any other.  Joey falls in romantic love with objects. BUFFY Thanks  Buffy. For $20 off your Buffy comforter, visit  and enter promo code SECRET. PICTURES See Joey...

88. Objectum Sexual

Thomas tells us how his father's high expectations led him to pursue a demanding career he neither wanted nor was highly skilled at. At a pivotal moment at university he made a calamitous choice that undid years of study and nearly wrecked his career....

87. My Fake Science

Brie let her catfish into some dark corners of her life - at her own peril. And when she tells you her catfish’s real identity, the truth will astound you as much as it did Brie.    LIVELY Thanks Lively! Get $10 off your first...

86. My Catfish Wrecked Me

Amber catfished teenage boys for three years.  But can a catfish have real feelings?  And if she does, how does that work out?  Amber tells us who she talked to and how she pulled it off.   THE TRAIL WENT COLDHear Ben on  Ep...

85. I Was a Teenage Catfish

What’s the worst thing a loved one has ever done to you?  Rachel tells us about two relationships that collide and the terrible things that people are capable of.   Thanks to Care/of for supporting The Secret Room. For 50% off...

84. The Only Survivor

One summer night 20 years ago, when he was just a kid, Matt’s parents had an encounter on the staircase.  An encounter he blames himself for to this day. ---- Thanks Buffy. For $20 off your Buffy comforter, visit  and enter promo code SECRET....

83. A Cut Too Deep

How would you react if an unethical doctor's behavior gave you a huge and beloved family? In this episode June explains how it is that her daughter has 50 siblings and counting.  And it's not why you think!   ---- Thanks Buffy. For $20...

82. My Daughter's 50 Siblings

Would you tell an over-the-top obnoxious and drunk house guest to get out?  What if he was your best friend's husband?  You will not believe what happened to Roxy. TEAM Production support: Susie Lark  Street Secrets: Bobbi Jo...

81. Despicable Houseguest

In order to manage the deep resentment she feels toward her mom, Hannah lies to her family about something very important. Production support: Susie Lark  Street Secrets: Bobbi Jo Valdez PICTURES See Hannah and her mom, their faces obscured,...

80. Once A Daughter Now A Stranger

We explore Ashley’s complicated family dynamic and the challenges a sister faces when the brother she loves dearly has severe addictions.  When Ashley reveals her secret you might wonder about its consequences and whether Ashley bears any blame...

79. My Horrible Wish That Came True

In our last Sunday feed I present a look back at some of our favorite Street Secrets from 2018.   Come back in just two days for our first regular Tuesday show.  It's "79. My Horrible Secret That Came True."    We'll be there...

78. Street Secrets

Jo hopes her boyfriend never discovers that she records him.  Because if she did the world she’s constructed with those recordings would collapse in an instant.  Production support: Susie Lark and Dahlia Beta Street Secrets: Bobbi Jo...

77. I Secretly Recorded My Boyfriend

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...

76. Celebrity Chicken Caper

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.   ...

75. A YouTube Star's Confession

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.  Thanks guys....

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