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The Secret Room | True Stories

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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01:17:43

223. Pang in my Heart

The Secret Room | True Stories ·

2024/07/09

The hateful lies of a family member lead Erin to a forbidden love. Can their story defy the odds? Find out. AURA Go to AURA.com/PROTECTION for a 14-day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online, all for FREE. PICTURES See Erin and Justin then and now; the summer house; and yes, the fenceposts. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Felicia pretended to be a man when she took

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01:23:19

222. Dad's Texts

The Secret Room | True Stories ·

2024/06/25

Halley shares how she stumbled upon some texts that fundamentally changed how she sees her Dad. She's confided in her sister about this revelation, and neither of them know what to do. AURA Go to AURA.com/PROTECTION for a 14-day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online, all for FREE. BEIS Go to BEISTRAVEL.com/SECRET to get 15% off your first purchase. HOME CHEFGet 18 Free Meals, plus

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01:12:41

221. The Complicationship

The Secret Room | True Stories ·

2024/06/11

Lizzie was a teaching assistant at a university in South Africa who found herself captivated by a once-famous, older student. Their clandestine connection unfolds amidst a whirlwind of butterflies and complexities. Lizzie tells us about the ups and downs and where it led her. AURA Go to AURA.com/PROTECTION for a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online, all for FREE. BEIS Visit BEISTRAVEL.com/SECRET to get 15% off your first

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01:01:32

220. I Almost Married a Skinhead

The Secret Room | True Stories ·

2024/05/28

Skyler’s odyssey into adulthood was a perilous journey from foster homes to skin heads where disappointment waited at every turn. Today she shares her secret coming of age story. HATCH Visit hatch.co/SECRET to get up to 20% off and free shipping. PICTURES See pictures of Skyler, her third foster house and her high school. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Remember The Secret Room episode “Wild Child” where Lee

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50:44

219. Hole 14

The Secret Room | True Stories ·

2024/05/14

Ben’s guest, also named Ben, volunteered for a top secret stakeout on a golf course. His mission: catch a moonlight marauder. A comical series of events leads to an unexpected arrest! BEIS TRAVEL BEISTRAVEL.com/SECRET to get 15% off your first purchase HATCH Visit hatch.co/SECRET to get up to 20% off and free shipping! PICTURES See Ben spinning some sand on the course; and with his good friend who passed. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET

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01:27:28

218. Power Dynamic

The Secret Room | True Stories ·

2024/04/30

Jo came into six figures in cold hard cash which she used to make a better life for her family. And even though she doesn’t regret what she did to get it, she can’t utter a word about it to anyone. BEIS Go to BEISTRAVEL.com/SECRET to get 15% off your first purchase. HOMECHEF Get 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at HomeChef.com/SECRET. Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. STORYWORTH Thanks StoryWorth. Get $10 off your first purchase

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01:28:18

217. Tangled Ties

The Secret Room | True Stories ·

2024/04/16

When Gina’s toxic best friendship with MJ came to an abrupt end, she was left with a pile of feelings she couldn’t share. If she did, she would lose even more than she already had. HATCH Visit hatch.co/SECRET to get $20 off and free shipping! HOME CHEF Get 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at HomeChef.com/SECRET. Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. PICTURES See Gina and MJ. Also, Gina’s childhood home, the night of the club fight,

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01:05:29

216. How I Got My New Rack!

The Secret Room | True Stories ·

2024/04/02

Ben’s guest Chloe had one goal in mind. A goal that seemed so out of reach…until it wasn’t. But just how she got her new boobs will make you think twice…. PICTURES See before and after pictures of Chloe on social. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Remember Zane and his intergalactic adventure in episode 215 Digital Heist? On the next unlocked Zane’s back and he brings his mastermind brother Dan with him! Dan

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01:13:14

215. The Digital Heist

The Secret Room | True Stories ·

2024/03/19

Zane executed an intergalactic heist with an early form of digital currency. It’s a sprawling adventure of rocket ships and asteroid mining he’s kept secret for two decades. BETTER HELP The Secret Room is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret. HOME CHEF Get 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at HomeChef.com/SECRET. Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. PICTURES See pictures from Eve Online,

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54:25

214. The Hangaround

The Secret Room | True Stories ·

2024/03/05

Charlee and her boyfriend held up her ex at gunpoint, giving him a life-or-death ultimatum. It’s a high stakes secret that marked the moment Charlee took back control of her life. DIPSEA Get a 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/secret. HOME CHEF Get 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at HomeChef.com/SECRET. Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. PICTURES See Charlee with Jed and with Carl. We also have a picture

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01:19:54

213. Kill Bill

The Secret Room | True Stories ·

2024/02/20

Ben’s guest Mars formed a chat group of women out to get one man. A man that had done each of them wrong. What he did and how they got their revenge is her secret. BETTERHELP The Secret Room is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret. PICTURES See pictures of the bunny ranch where Mars worked, the sex club, and of course Mars herself. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Vicky from I

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01:17:41

212. His Name Was Trouble

The Secret Room | True Stories ·

2024/02/06

Angela crossed ethical lines when she fell in love with a patient. Complicating matters, she was a woman of color and he was a white supremacist facing 20 years in prison. DIPSEA Get a 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/secret. PICTURES See the prison where Trouble was incarcerated. Also, Angela and Trouble and their kids. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Jeremy from our recent episode "To Die Young" is

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01:03:54

211. I Was a Child Psychic

The Secret Room | True Stories ·

2024/01/23

Ben’s guest Vicky was a child psychic. And when she flexed her youthful powers, the adults in her life listened with rapt attention. Now all grown up, Vicky’s here to tell her story BETTERHELP The Secret Room is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret PICTURES See Vicky and her mum, the church, and the home she lived in with her mum that was paid for with the Deserted Wives Pension. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle:

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56:09

210. To Die Young

The Secret Room | True Stories ·

2024/01/08

Jeremy’s secret is that he is living with a terminal condition. No one knows except for his medical team. Not even his family. Today Jeremy tells us why he’s keeping this devastating secret to himself. If you want to hear Jeremy’s other appearance on the podcast, download Episode 169 “Show Trial.” You can donate to Jeremy’s care at GoFundMe.com/Jeremy-From-TSRP. DIPSEA Get a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/secret PICTURES See pictures of Jeremy, his partner and their boy

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209. Dig the Hole Deeper

The Secret Room | True Stories ·

2023/12/26

Christy tells us how a cop unknowingly helped her cover up a crime! That, and a collection of other short secrets to round out the year. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Unlocked will be back with Sarah from “Escape from Gili T” on January 16th. There are more shenanigans you must hear. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom or on Apple Podcasts. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and

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01:08:32

208. Carma

The Secret Room | True Stories ·

2023/12/12

Sam was the perp in a mailbox hit and run. It’s the misadventures of a bad driver’s odd quest to right her own “carma.” DIPSEA Get a 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/secret STORYWORTH Get $10 off your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/secret PICTURES See the victim mailbox on a cinder block; then restored to its former glory; Sam; and the car wreck. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Sam joins Susie

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01:35:09

207. Escape From Gili T!

The Secret Room | True Stories ·

2023/11/28

Sarah tells Ben about the frenetic post-grad backpack trip she took through SE Asia. It’s the story of one woman’s solo adventure, and how she got exactly what she wanted, for better or worse. STITCH FIX Get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix. StitchFix.com/SECRET. PICTURES See Sarah with Haley, Josh and Lou in Bangkok and Bali. Also, Sarah’s famous friendship bracelet and the iconic picture of Josh and Haley on the trash heap! They are waiting for you

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01:02:56

206. For the Love of Adventure

The Secret Room | True Stories ·

2023/11/14

Josh and his wife had international careers, surviving jungles, paramilitary groups, you name it. But nothing had prepped them for the conditions of their final job, which were so harsh they had to resort to extreme measures to get out. DIPSEA Get a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/secret. STORYWORTH Get $10 off your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/secret. PICTURES See pictures of Josh and fam on the world stage. They are waiting for you

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01:01:41

205. I'm the Mole!

The Secret Room | True Stories ·

2023/10/31

An army private stationed in Afghanistan got involved in some hi jinx with her fellow soldiers. What they never found out was that she would become a mole. It’s Melody’s unexpected story of love and war during her brief military career. PICTURES See Melody on deployment and evidence of hi jinx! They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Melody is back to talk about her military friend Charlie the Rock, who was literally … a

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48:34

Introducing: What Was That Like

The Secret Room | True Stories ·

2023/10/24

Today we’re recommending a podcast that’s a natural fit for Secret Room listeners: What Was That Like, hosted by Scott Johnson. It’s about real people in unreal situations. Today’s episode is “Victoria’s Neighbors Brought Horrible News.” You can see all Scott’s episodes on this page. Binge them now and learn more at WhatWasThatLike.com. The Secret Room will be back in a week with a fresh episode about a military prankster stationed in Afghanistan. Ben

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