The Secret Room | True Stories

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.  PICTURES  See Steve in high school and posing with his buddy who was there that night.  Also see the parking lot where it all went down.  They are waiting for you on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE...

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 a back up page with some of her more recent work.  Instagram: 5.5feet_obsession.   I also have pics...see below. PICTURES  All the pictures we talked about in th...

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! PICTURES  See the goat head ashtray, Kay in the library and the possessed security cam! They are waiting for you on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Kay is back with an update of pe...

As a kid, Noelle visited her gramma's trailer all the time.   It was there she made a shocking discovery.  PICTURES  See Noelle's great gramma's house, her mom and dad, with mom and greatgramma, and in Tanzania. They are waiting for you on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Noelle spills an important update about what her husband really knows a...

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. PICTURES  See the grow house where Leah quickly pulled herself together when the police came by.  Also pictures of Leah and Aaron a few days before his death. They are waiting for you on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECR...

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.  PICTURES  Here's Sarah's drug-mobile, pictures of her on crack and then a month after getting sober.  Also, the boyfriend's mugshot!    They are waiting for you on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Sarah and Ben di...

Alejandro tells us about the meticulous planning needed for his nerve wracking escape from a dictatorship.   PICTURES  See pictures of Alejandro and his girlfriend in their too-good-to-be-true apartment and hundreds of thousands of worthless currency. Also Ben's picture of Argentina's spectacular Iguazu falls where Alejandro hopes to travel soon.    They are waiting for you on Facebook , Instagram...

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.  PICTURES  See pictures of Kay and her daughters.  Also the bar where all the parties took place.  Be sure to note the second floor where Kay was held prisoner.  They are waiting for you on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .  Handle: @secretroompod.  SECRET...

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.   PICTURES  See Greg in Bali on the first leg of his tour.  Also, the old Humber that he drive around New Zealand.  And best of all, Greg right before he quit the police force, in full uniform!  They are waiting for you on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .  H...

Elizabeth has deep, consuming feelings for someone. But she can't tell anyone because no one would understand.   PICTURES  See pictures of Elizabeth and Michael. Also a selfie of Elizabeth and Ben at the U.S. Capitol in August 2019. The pictures are waiting for you on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .  Handle: @secretroompod.   SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 120 Elizabeth reveals a heartwarming discovery...

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. PICTURES  See Jay in drama class and with Dad at graduation. The pictures are waiting for you on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .  Handle: @secretroompod.   SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 119 How Ben altered a key point in the interview where the story took a tur...

Spencer was determined to flee his home country as a teen.   It's a story of cunning and determination to make a better life.   PICTURES  See Spencer, his visa and passports.  The pictures are waiting for you on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .  Handle: @secretroompod.   SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 118 Coming soon, Spencer's eye popping adventure in Hollywood where sex parties were his ticket into sh...

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.  PICTURES  See the the salon that was the drug front. Also Renee, the Dunkin' Donuts and the police station in her story. The pictures are waiting for you on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .  Handle: @secretroompod.   SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 117 Ben and Renee cha...

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 | UN...

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 1...

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 114 Our bonus edition of this episode...

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 113 Hear what became of Kris' ex after the story.  It will leave you astounded!  Also an edited po...

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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. SE...

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. BETTER HELP  Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret . BUFFY  For $20 off your Buffy comforter, visit Buffy.co and enter promo code...

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 waiti...

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 Sec...

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 brea...

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 Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . Search @secretroompod. BUZZFEED AND THE BBC  Welcome new listeners who saw us on this new Buzzfeed article , or heard the gorgeous BBC review of T...

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 waiting on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . Search @secretroompod. FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join our fan page! Click here or search for the group and ask to join. A...