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  • My Secret Bio Dad

    My Secret Bio Dad
    Oct 21 2025

    When little Marie was abruptly told she was adopted, it sets her on a decades long quest to discover her origin story. Along the way she uncovered long hidden truths, but there's one truth she learned that she cannot tell her adopted mom. What that truth is, and why it's a secret is what brings Marie to the secret room today.

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    PICTURES

    See Marie and people from her secret right now!

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

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    Kara from our last episode The FBI's in my Front Yard is back! She answers questions about her relationship with her mom 20 years after Greg Duke was arrested from her mother's basement. And Susie asks her one burning question that's been popular on social media about Greg Duke's true identity. She also shares a fresh story about her father and the tragic incident that changed everything. 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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    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP


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    YOUR SECRET


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    PODCAST TEAM


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

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    1 h
  • Heavyweight: The Bank Robber

    Heavyweight: The Bank Robber
    Oct 14 2025

    We're excited to share an episode from another podcast I think you'll enjoy.

    Heavyweight, hosted by Jonathan Goldstein, creates space for difficult conversations and resolving long-standing regrets and unanswered questions. Balancing humor and empathy, Jonathan helps his subjects pinpoint the moment things went wrong and joins them on a quest to make them right. In this episode: A young man had just turned 14 when he took his father's shotgun, skipped school, and robbed a bank for $40,000. Now, 33 years later, he wants to apologize to the people he harmed that day.

    Find Heavyweight wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Ben

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    40 min
  • The FBI's in my Front Yard!

    The FBI's in my Front Yard!
    Oct 7 2025

    Kara's in The Secret Room to answer the question: What happens when your mom moves her secret lover into the basement?

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    PICTURES

    Kara shared pictures of herself, her mom, her sister and boyfriend!

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

    YOUTUBE


    The Secret Room is now on YouTube!

    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED


    Ella is back for the conclusion of her secret: her parents didn't tell her she had a deadly disease. After the devastating passing of her little brother from the same condition, Ella began to experience intense pain herself. She tells us about her bold journey that spanned two continents seeking the answers she couldn't get at home. 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.

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    1 h et 11 min
  • The Pomegranate Man

    The Pomegranate Man
    Sep 23 2025

    Elizabeth fell deeply in love in 1975, but only time would reveal he was a criminal narcissist. Now that her parents have passed she feels free to share the truth about her marriage.

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    PICTURES

    See Elizabeth and her kids on social media!

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

    YOUTUBE


    The Secret Room is now on YouTube!

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    Susie's guest grew up in a country where illness was seen as shameful—so shameful that her parents kept her illness a secret, even from her. And the silence nearly cost her life. But now, after years of secret shame, she's ready to share her truth. 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.

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    1 h et 32 min
  • I'm a Secret Tri-State Felon

    I'm a Secret Tri-State Felon
    Sep 9 2025

    Vanessa is the manager of a reputable research foundation, a wife and mom of two. She's also a convicted tri-state felon on multiple counts of identity theft and grand larceny. She even spent time in jail. Only thing, her job, friends and much of her family have no idea. What would happen if the truth came out?

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    YOUTUBE


    You can now listen to The Secret Room on YouTube!

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    Vanessa's childhood friend Jessica will join host Susie Lark to share her take on Vanessa's secret through the lens of a close friend. 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


    Producers: Jessica Ruiz, Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    1 h et 26 min
  • The Night a Pimp Shot at Me!

    The Night a Pimp Shot at Me!
    Aug 26 2025

    In today's interview Alex tells her secret coming of age story that takes place from when she was 15 to 20 years old. You will not believe the living she packed into those five years. And now, at the ripe old age of 25, she's ready to document much of what she can remember, and to tell us how she survived everything from evil boyfriends, to drug abuse, to being technically dead and getting shot at by a pimp. And when we're done you'll understand why Alex owns her story, but why she keeps it a secret.

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    PICTURES

    See Alex before rehab and after rehab with her dog. There's also a picture of one of her collages.

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

    YOUTUBE


    You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube!

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    Alex is back in one week on the next Unlocked. She tells us about her rat filled apartment, and more about the best friendship she ever had, and its tragic ending. 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.

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    1 h et 1 min
  • The Plane Crash That Changed My Life

    The Plane Crash That Changed My Life
    Aug 13 2025

    Marsha was nearly killed in a fatal plane crash, yet for her, the experience has turned out great

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    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.

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    PICTURES

    See Marsha, her daughter, Naomi, Liz, the restaurant and the crash on social

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

    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED


    Zach's family has memories from his high school graduation and even talk about how he looked in his cap and gown. The only thing is he never graduated. Tune in to find out the story of how Zach got his GED and nobody knows. 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.

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    53 min
  • Father of Many

    Father of Many
    Jul 29 2025

    Annie's secret is an epic tale of an unexpected friendship. At the heart of it is her 70-year-old gynecologist—a man she trusted, only to discover he had committed fertility fraud. What began as a complicated yet heartfelt bond spiraled into a whirlwind of emotions, ending in a tragedy that changed everything.

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    PICTURES

    See the painting, Annie and Doc at the aquarium, Annie's paper airplane tattoo and the braided bracelet.

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

    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED


    Remember our recent episode Pee Freeze where Lauren told the hilarious secret of outwitting a drug test with the help of none other than her mom? In a can't miss follow up, Lauren's mom tells us her side of the story! And some of the questions came from listeners and from Lauren herself! 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


    Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

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    1 h et 39 min