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What's the one secret you've never told anybody? Welcome to The Secret Room, a podcast about the true stories no one ever tells. Hosted by Ben Hamm.
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Aug 20, 2018

Tai tells why she feels partially responsible for the murder committed by her best friend when they were 15. And there's a twist…

Production support by Susie Lark, Caitlin Bartholomew and Elkid.

PICTURES

See the letters and Christmas presents Cody sent Tai over the years.  Also a bonus post-interview convo Tai and I had over text. Don't miss it. :)

Get 'em now:

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~Ben

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Aug 6, 2018

Brittany bluffed her way through her final thesis. Everyone thinks she graduated but Brittany's not so sure. It’s a story where both student and teacher were cheating.

My guest is Brittany Ross, host of the Shortcomings Podcast, where she and her co-host Natalie Lander talk with guests about where they fell short in life.  

Brittany’s also an actress, appearing on U.S. television shows The Middle, 2 Broke Girls and Girl Meets World.

And you must follow her colorful Instagram: @iambrittanyross.

Credits: Production by Susie Lark, and thanks to our Street Secret Editor Caitlin Bartholomew.

PICTURES

See Brittany's goofy college cheerleading picture; and the shot her hubby snapped as she and her dog Trask desperately tear the house apart looking for her diploma.

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Jul 23, 2018

Laura tells us how she was dramatically busted while cheating with a married man.  Then she went back for more.  What happened next will amaze you.

 PICTURES

Laura shared so many great pictures for you! See the bangle she dropped and the tank top she was struggling to adjust on that fateful day in Anthony's house.  You can also see the parking lot where she and Anthony used to meet before third shift.

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Jul 9, 2018

Should a young woman with incurable cancer reveal the name of her daughter’s movie star father?

PICTURES

See a picture Mila took of a typical Amsterdam canal house that leans to one side.  She says it looks a lot like hers. 

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Jun 25, 2018

Why Molly received an dishonorable discharge from the military and how she's able to keep it a secret.

 PICTURES

See Molly's Dishonorable Discharge, DD From 212. It says “fraudulent entry into military service” in black and white. 

Also a picture of the combat boots she was issued for basic training.  They look brand new.

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Jun 11, 2018

Today’s show explores how people behave, or shouldn’t behave, in very different situations. We hear tales of operating rooms, a vibrator and food.

PICTURES

See Derrick suited up for the operating room.  Also see Lily, her partner and Sarah in a variety of great pictures while they were still friends.  

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~Ben

May 29, 2018

The surprising consequences for an accidental criminal.  And what one friend does when another makes a terrible mistake.

PICTURES:

From Sarah: "The first two pictures are from that infamous night. Look how happy and carefree we are...oblivious as to what was to come. :)  I'm the one in black and Tonya is in red.”

Sarah sent two others: The wide road to her home. And a picture of the scene of the crime. 

Also Susie's Disappointing Doodle of today's street secret.

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~Ben 

 

May 14, 2018

CJ’s first step into the professional world faltered a bit.  It was a misstep he had no intention of revealing, ever, until a remarkable coincidence 8 months later forced his hand.  

 PICTURES:

See CJ, International Man of Mystery, at the mic during this very interview.

Also, see the picture frame with stock photos that's been hanging sideways in producer Susie Lark's home for TWO years.  So embarrassing.  

Get 'em at facebook.com/secretroompod and instagram.com/secretroompod/.

~Ben

 

 

Apr 30, 2018

Caitlin says she betrayed her best friend.  But you might think Caitlin was the friend betrayed.  It’s a tale of deception that cuts two ways. 

PICTURES:

First up a screenshot of Tom’s half contrite text. 

There’s also picture Caitlin took of her room the day she moved out of the house that she shared with Amy.  The neatly packed boxes and the vibrant colors of the room belie the turmoil in Caitlin’s life that day.  I wonder what made her take that picture?  Perhaps it was symbolic of a new beginning.  

They're all waiting at facebook.com/secretroompod and on Instagram (secretroompod).

~Ben

 

Apr 16, 2018

Today a story about two secret brothers.  Jessica explains exactly what that means and how it's possible. The path to discovery at 39 years of age required careful navigation of family politics with her dad, her mom and her sister…. 

 PICTURES:

Jessica shared a couple of pictures for you.  In the first see Jessica and her sister sharing coffee.  Jessica also snapped a picture of the kewpie doll her father passed on to her from her grandfather. 

We also have a Street Secret picture!  See the turtle that was mom's ex boyfriend's pet in the street secret at the top of the show!

See them on facebook.com/secretroompod and Instagram (secretroompod).

 

Apr 2, 2018

Sally joins us from Athens to tell us about her love affair with a Mafia kingpin in the early 90s. Hear the surprising way her romance started, what it was like inside the syndicate and how she got out.

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PICTURES:

Sally hams it up for the camera, bikini clad on a Greek beach about the time she was dating Michael. And in another she weds her fiancé not long after her affair with Michael ended. They look happy.  I just wonder what he did during their breakup! We’ll never know. ~Ben

Get 'em all at facebook.com/secretroompod

 

UPROXX

We are thrilled to be featured by UPROXX as one of the top ten storytelling podcasts to listen to right now.  Check 'em all out!  You may stray, but remember where your heart belongs: right here with your little podcast that could! 💕

 

SECRET ROOM NOW ON INSTAGRAM

See all our pictures on Instagram back to the beginning of time.  Our snappy handle? SecretRoomPod of course!

 

SECRET ROOM TEES ARE BACK ON AMAZON PRIME! 

See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)

 

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Mar 18, 2018

The complicated and intensely personal chain of events that have led Jessica to keep her father's death a secret.

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PICTURES:

First up is a picture of Jessica's bio-dad looking really dapper in a sharp suit and red tie. Next there’s a pic of Jessica as an adorable kid about the time her parents were getting divorced.  And of course, you have to see her dogs, which Jessica captioned “The cutest little turkeys EVER” in her text to me.  And I have to concur.  Get 'em all at facebook.com/secretroompod. ~Ben

You can also see pictures on Twitter @SecretRoomPod! (Thanks Shelly ~Susie)

 

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Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)

 

SECRET ROOM TEES ARE BACK ON AMAZON PRIME! 

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Mar 5, 2018

One woman's experience with female genital mutilation (FGM) and how it's impacted her life.  A story of perseverance and triumph.

Here is the World Health Organization's fact sheet on female genital mutilation.

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PICTURES: See the one memento Aisha's held on to: the armband from her stay at the hospital when her stitches were released.  A picture of it, in the jar where it rests, waits for you at facebook.com/secretroompod.

FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500. 

Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)

SECRET ROOM TEES ARE BACK ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)

 

Feb 20, 2018

Patty tells us stories from the edge when she put herself through graduate school as an escort and dominatrix.

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PICTURES: A picture of Patty's favorite corsets.  She always made more money when she wore the pink one.  Also, two pictures of Patty back in the day! facebook.com/secretroompod.

FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500. 

Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)

SECRET ROOM TEES ARE BACK ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)

Feb 5, 2018

Reverend Dave's secret tattoo reveals a former secret that upended his life.

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PICTURES: See Reverend Dave's tattoo and a mysterious picture of Reverend Dave himself on our Facebook page.  facebook.com/secretroompod.

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SECRET ROOM TEES AVAILABLE ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.) 

Jan 22, 2018

When should Emily reveal her condition to people she's dating?  She's in a difficult position and bears all the responsibility. 

Also, the fallout from last episode's french fry secret!

Celebrate radio producer Joe Frank's life by listening to his trailblazing program "Joe Frank: Work In Progress."  JoeFrank.com  Joe left us January 15th, 2018.

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Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)

SECRET ROOM TEES ARE BACK ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.) 

Jan 8, 2018

Niky comes clean with a high school secret her mom will hear for the first time when she downloads this podcast.

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PICTURES:  Niky and Ben in the makeshift studio they set up for this interview.

See it at facebook.com/secretroompod right now!

FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500. 

Please sign up from a regular computer (not mobile) to ensure your favorite indie podcast that could gets credit. Thank you for supporting the Secret Room. :)

SECRET ROOM TEES BACK ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)

 

Dec 28, 2017

Today, The New Year's Eve tale of a good woman scorned.  And, is a hot dog a sandwich? Susie asks Twitter!

Also, a curated collection our favorite street secrets this year.  

So much fun to button up 2017.  Happy New Year’s from your favorite little podcast that could.  :)

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SECRET ROOM TEES ARE BACK ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)

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Dec 11, 2017

Max's amazing story of how he stumbled into a profession he never dreamt of.

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PICTURES:   1. The koi pond. 2. The view of Phoenix Max took on a hike with a gentlemen. 3. Outside the guest suite of one of Max's gentlemen in downtown Phoenix.

Hurry, they're at facebook.com/secretroompod right now!

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Nov 28, 2017

Tom tells us what happened when he tripped the alarm at his father’s bank in 1964.

Also, Rachel's back from Episode 45 “Attempted Murder.” She interviews her brother about their father’s attempted murder charge. A secret he learned about from the podcast.

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PICTURES:  A 1964 photo of Tom's father's bank.  It was taken about the time Tom tripped the alarm there.  Also, pictures of Tom through the years.  First as the mischievous 5 year old; then as the young constable responding to bank alarms; and then as the man today who's held on to this secret for 40 years. 

Hurry, they're at facebook.com/secretroompod right now!

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Nov 13, 2017

Paul's story of an unexpected and secret career path.  It's appropriate only for people comfortable with frank discussion about the inner workings of the porn industry.  Consider yourself warned!

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PICTURES:  See Paul, the building where all Paul's stories went down, and a screen cap from the demo he made to get his first job in porn.  Go get 'em right now at facebook.com/secretroompod.

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SECRET ROOM TEES NOW ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)

 

Oct 30, 2017

Dahlia Beta and listeners share secrets about a haunted house, a ouija board and Shadow People. Also a throwback to an interview about a seance gone very, very wrong. Boo!

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PICTURES: This week we have a picture of our guests who spoke about the Shadow People.  Also, a picture of the house where Ashley held the ill-fated seance. 

They're waiting for you right now at facebook.com/secretroompod.

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Oct 23, 2017

Rachel opens up about an attempted murder charge and the unusual way it was handled in the courts.

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PICTURES: First up a picture of Rachel and her two siblings.  Next, a picture of Rachel mugging for the camera while swinging.  Both pictures are about the time that their father left the house.

They're waiting for you right now at facebook.com/secretroompod.

FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500. 

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SECRET ROOM TEES NOW ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)

Oct 9, 2017

Creed tells us about life in prison and how he copes with unjustly being labeled a sex offender. 

Susie tells us her personal story about a creeper who advanced on her when she was 13.

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PICTURES: The incredible picture of Creed's first cell block. What a scene.  Also, one of the letters Karen wrote to Creed while he was in prison. 

Bonus!  Not discussed in the show: a picture of Susie at 13.

They're waiting for you right now at facebook.com/secretroompod.

FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500. 

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SECRET ROOM TEES NOW ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)

Sep 25, 2017

The heavy personal toll borne by a man and his family for a miscarriage of justice.

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PICTURES: See one of the letters Karen wrote to Creed while he was in prison. It's waiting for you at facebook.com/secretroompod.

FREE AUDIBLE DOWNLOAD: Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/SECRETROOM or text SECRETROOM to 500-500. 

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SECRET ROOM TEES NOW ON AMAZON PRIME! See Ben sport our tee in heather blue at facebook.com/secretroompod.  Show your affiliation with the coolest indie podcast on the planet!  Available in your favorite color on Prime at Amazon.com. (Or search Amazon for Secret Room podcast.)

 

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