205. I'm the Mole!

<p class="p1"> 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.</p></p> <p class="p2"><b>STITCH FIX</b></p> Get  25% off when you keep everything in your Fix. <a href="https://stitchfix.com/SECRET">StitchFix.com/SECRET</a>.</p></p> <p class="p1"><b>PICTURES</b></p> See Melody on deployment and evidence of hi jinx!</p></p> <p class="p2">They are waiting for you on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SecretRoomPod/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretroompod/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/SecretRoomPod">Twitter</a>.  Handle: @secretroompod.</p></p> <p class="p1"><b>THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED </b></p>Melody is back to talk about her military friend Charlie the Rock, who was literally … a rock.  And about the highs and lows of being deployed with your spouse. </p></p> <p class="p2">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.</p></p> <p class="p2"><b>ALL OUR SPONSORS </b></p>See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: <a href="http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/codes">secretroompodcast.com/codes</a> </p></p> <p class="p2"><b>FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP</b></p>There's even more fun at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359455260997796/">The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page</a>!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) </p></p> <p class="p2"><b>YOUR SECRET </b></p> Click "Share a Secret" at <a href="http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/sharesecret">secretroompod.com</a>!</p></p> <p class="p2"><b>PODCAST TEAM </b></p>Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. </p></p> <p class="p2"><b>LISTENER SURVEY</b> </p><a href="http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=rfRj_bC-Yumt&ver=standard">Take our Listener Survey</a> at SecretRoomPod.com! </p></p>

01:03:05

Introducing: What Was That Like

<p class="p1">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.</p></p> <p class="p2">Today’s episode is “Victoria’s Neighbors Brought Horrible News.”  You can see all Scott’s episodes on <a href="https://whatwasthatlike.com/list-of-episodes/">this page</a>.  Binge them now and learn more at <a href="http://WhatWasThatLIke.com">WhatWasThatLike.com.</a></p></p> <p class="p2">The Secret Room will be back in a week with a fresh episode about a military prankster stationed in Afghanistan.</p></p> <p class="p2">Ben </p></p> <p class="p3"> </p>

00:48:34

204. The Candy Bar Blackmail

A student got the goods on Sloane and blackmailed her.  Hear why Sloane wouldn’t change a thing, and neither would her blackmailer.</p> DOOR DASH</p> <b> Get 50% off your first <a href="https://doordash.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> DoorDash</a> order up to a $20 value when you use code Secretfall at checkout. </b></p> STITCH FIX</p> <b> Get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix. <a href="https://stitchfix.com/SECRET" rel="noopener" target="_blank">StitchFix.com/SECRET</a>. </b></p></p> <b>PICTURES</b></p> See Sloane and Max at school and graduation.</p></p> They are waiting for you on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SecretRoomPod/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretroompod/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/SecretRoomPod">Twitter</a>.  Handle: @secretroompod.</p></p> <b>THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED </b></p>Sloane is back in one week on Unlocked to share more thoughts about Chad Bell and to tell a story about some mysterious letters that were distributed that involved both of them. </p></p> The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at <a href="">patreon.com/secretroom</a> or on Apple Podcasts.</p></p> <b>ALL OUR SPONSORS </b></p>See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: <a href="http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/codes">secretroompodcast.com/codes</a> </p></p> <b>FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP</b></p>There's even more fun at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359455260997796/">The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page</a>!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) </p></p> <b>YOUR SECRET </b></p> Click "Share a Secret" at <a href="http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/sharesecret">secretroompod.com</a>!</p></p> <b>PODCAST TEAM </b></p>Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. </p></p> <b>LISTENER SURVEY</b> </p><a href="http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=rfRj_bC-Yumt&ver=standard">Take our Listener Survey</a> at SecretRoomPod.com! </p></p>

01:18:39

203. The Accidental Nudist

Cristina tells us about a very odd job she took when she was younger. Her friends were shocked but curiosity got the best of her, and now she’s ready to tell all.</p></p> <b>BETTER HELP</b></p> The Secret Room is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at <a href="https://betterhelp.com/secret" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> betterhelp.com/secret</a>.</p></p> <b>DIPSEA</b></p> Get a 30-day free trial when you go to <a href="https://dipseastories.com/secret" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> DipseaStories.com/secret</a>.</p></p> <b>PICTURES</b></p> See Cristina, her travel companion and The Hollow Bottom in some epic pictures right now.</p></p> They are waiting for you on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SecretRoomPod/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretroompod/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/SecretRoomPod">Twitter</a>.  Handle: @secretroompod.</p></p> <b>THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED </b></p>Jude from “The Nazi Connection” and “The Juice and the Squeeze” is back with updates and to respond to social media posts about her secret. Hosted by Susie Lark. </p></p> The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at <a href="">patreon.com/secretroom</a> or on Apple Podcasts.</p></p> <b>ALL OUR SPONSORS </b></p>See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: <a href="http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/codes">secretroompodcast.com/codes</a> </p></p> <b>FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP</b></p>There's even more fun at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359455260997796/">The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page</a>!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) </p></p> <b>YOUR SECRET </b></p> Click "Share a Secret" at <a href="http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/sharesecret">secretroompod.com</a>!</p></p> <b>PODCAST TEAM </b></p>Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. </p></p> <b>LISTENER SURVEY</b> </p><a href="http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=rfRj_bC-Yumt&ver=standard">Take our Listener Survey</a> at SecretRoomPod.com! </p></p>

01:38:48

202. Honest to a Fault

Trace reveals a blockbuster secret that, if revealed, could destroy her relationship with the loving woman who raised her.  She’s held the secret for 25 years and tells all on The Secret Room.</p></p> <b>BETTER HELP</b></p> The Secret Room is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at <a href="https://betterhelp.com/secret" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> betterhelp.com/secret</a>.</p></p> <b>DIPSEA</b></p> Get a 30-day free trial when you go to <a href="https://dipseastories.com/secret" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> DipseaStories.com/secret</a>.</p></p> <b> DOOR DASH</b></p> Get 50% off your first <a href="https://doordash.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> DoorDash</a> order up to a $20 value when you use code Secretfall at checkout. </p></p> <b> STITCH FIX</b></p> Get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix. <a href="https://stitchfix.com/SECRET" rel="noopener" target="_blank">StitchFix.com/SECRET</a>.</p></p> <b>PICTURES</b></p> See Trace with Gram and Pat.  Also, the house where she lived at 6.</p></p> They are waiting for you on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SecretRoomPod/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretroompod/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/SecretRoomPod">Twitter</a>.  Handle: @secretroompod.</p></p> <b>THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED </b></p>Trace joins Susie Lark to talk about what happened with Gram and Patrick after the divorce, and about an evening with her aunts that was filled with revelations</p></p> The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at <a href="">patreon.com/secretroom</a> or on Apple Podcasts.</p></p> <b>ALL OUR SPONSORS </b></p>See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: <a href="http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/codes">secretroompodcast.com/codes</a> </p></p> <b>FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP</b></p>There's even more fun at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359455260997796/">The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page</a>!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) </p></p> <b>YOUR SECRET </b></p> Click "Share a Secret" at <a href="http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/sharesecret">secretroompod.com</a>!</p></p> <b>PODCAST TEAM </b></p>Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. </p></p> <b>LISTENER SURVEY</b> </p><a href="http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=rfRj_bC-Yumt&ver=standard">Take our Listener Survey</a> at SecretRoomPod.com! </p></p>

00:53:36

201. The Juice and the Squeeze

<p class="MsoNormal"> Jude concocted an elaborate scheme to deal with her obnoxious neighbors. Her plan required a burner phone and revealing her privates. But did she get what she wanted? Let’s find out.</p></p> <b>BETTER HELP</b></p> The Secret Room is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at <a href="https://betterhelp.com/secret" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> betterhelp.com/secret</a>.</p></p> <b>DIPSEA</b></p> Get a 30-day free trial when you go to <a href="https://dipseastories.com/SECRET">DipseaStories.com/SECRET</a>.</p></p> <b>DOOR DASH</b></p> Get 50% off your first <a href="https://doordash.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> DoorDash</a> order up to a $10 value when you use code SECRET at checkout.</p></p> <b>THE FARMER’S DOG</b></p> Get 50% off your first box at <a href="http://thefarmersdog.com/secret"> thefarmersdog.com/secret</a>.</p></p> <b>PICTURES</b></p> See pictures of Jude, her complex and the rescued doggo.</p></p> They are waiting for you on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SecretRoomPod/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretroompod/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/SecretRoomPod">Twitter</a>.  Handle: @secretroompod.</p></p> <b>THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED </b></p> A man tells how he got inducted into an honorary society ... by mistake!  How it happened and what he did about it will surprise you.  Susie Lark hosts.</p></p> The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at <a href="">patreon.com/secretroom</a>. </p></p> <b>ALL OUR SPONSORS </b></p>See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: <a href="http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/codes">secretroompodcast.com/codes</a> </p></p> <b>FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP</b></p>There's even more fun at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359455260997796/">The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page</a>!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) </p></p> <b>YOUR SECRET </b></p>Click "Share a Secret" at <a href="http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/sharesecret">secretroompod.com</a>!</p></p> <b>PODCAST TEAM </b></p>Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. </p></p> <b>LISTENER SURVEY</b> </p><a href="http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=rfRj_bC-Yumt&ver=standard">Take our Listener Survey</a> at SecretRoomPod.com! </p></p>

01:15:31

200. Escaping Officer Mom

<p class="MsoNormal">Jacki tells us about her mom’s wrongful and fantastical accusation against her.  It leads to devastating consequences for Jacki and a young man, not that she cared.  Link in bio.  Catch up on Jacki’s writing and comedy at <a href="https://jackikane.com/">jackikane.com</a>!</p></p> <b>BETTERHELP</b></p> Sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/secret" rel="noopener" target="_blank">betterhelp.com/secret</a>.

01:25:26

199. A Life Stolen

Heidi knows her son was the victim of a premeditated murder, but she can’t prove it in court.  It’s the story of a life stolen by a wicked, evil person.</p></p> <b>DIPSEA</b></p> Get a 30-day free trial when you go to <a href="https://dipseastories.com/SECRET">DipseaStories.com/SECRET</a>.</p></p> <p style="margin: 0in;"><b>BETTER HELP</b></p> Sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/secret"> betterhelp.com/secret</a>.</p></p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"><b>DOOR DASH</b></p>  Get 50% off your first <a href="http://doordash.com/">DoorDash</a> order up to a $10 value when you use code Secret at checkout.</p></p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"><b>THE FARMER’S DOG</b></p> Get 50% off your first box at <a href="http://thefarmersdog.com/secret"> thefarmersdog.com/secret</a>.</p> <b>PICTURES</b></p> Heidi sent us pictures of herself and with Devon.</p></p> They are waiting for you on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SecretRoomPod/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretroompod/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/SecretRoomPod">Twitter</a>.  Handle: @secretroompod.</p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED </b></p> Heidi’s back to tell us about an unlikely plan she has to get Devon’s case reopened.  Maybe Heidi can find some justice after all.“</p></p> The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at <a href="">patreon.com/secretroom</a>. </p></p> <b>ALL OUR SPONSORS </b></p>See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: <a href="http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/codes">secretroompodcast.com/codes</a> </p></p> <b>FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP</b></p>There's even more fun at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359455260997796/">The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page</a>!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) </p></p> <b>YOUR SECRET </b></p> Click "Share a Secret" at <a href="http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/sharesecret">secretroompod.com</a>!</p></p> <b>PODCAST TEAM </b></p>Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producers: Mamma C and Anna LucasMusic and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. </p></p> <b>LISTENER SURVEY</b> </p><a href="http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=rfRj_bC-Yumt&ver=standard">Take our Listener Survey</a> at SecretRoomPod.com! </p></p>

00:52:23

198. Macabre Inspo

Sarah shares the morbid event that drove her to secretly pursue a new career without telling her family, her friends or her husband.</p></p> <p style="margin: 0in;"><b>BETTER HELP</b></p> Sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/Secret"> betterhelp.com/Secret</a>.</p></p> <b>THE FARMER’S DOG</b></p> Get 50% off your first box plus free shipping at <a href="http://thefarmersdog.com/secret">thefarmersdog.com/secret</a>.</p></p> <p style="margin: 0in;"><b>HELLO FRESH</b></p> Go to <a href="http://hellofresh.com/secretroom50">HelloFresh.com/secretroom50</a> and use code secretroom50 for 50% off plus free shipping!</p> <p style="margin: 0in;"></p></p> <b>PICTURES</b></p> See pictures of Sarah geared up to fight fires, on her motorcycle, her tattoo art and with her husband.</p></p> They are waiting for you on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SecretRoomPod/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretroompod/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/SecretRoomPod">Twitter</a>.  Handle: @secretroompod.</p></p> <b>THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED </b></p>  Sarah’s back to tell us about a dark period in her teen life.  She used drugs and attempted suicide.  But it was the surprise opportunity for a tattoo apprenticeship that turned her life around.  Susie Lark hosts</p></p> The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at <a href="">patreon.com/secretroom</a>. </p></p> <b>ALL OUR SPONSORS </b></p>See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: <a href="http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/codes">secretroompodcast.com/codes</a> </p></p> <b>FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP</b></p>There's even more fun at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359455260997796/">The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page</a>!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) </p></p> <b>YOUR SECRET</b></p> Click "Share a Secret" at <a href="http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/sharesecret">secretroompod.com</a>!</p></p> <b>PODCAST TEAM </b></p>Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. </p></p> <b>LISTENER SURVEY</b> </p><a href="http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=rfRj_bC-Yumt&ver=standard">Take our Listener Survey</a> at SecretRoomPod.com! </p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p>

00:53:56

197. The Farm Hand

<p class="p1">Amanda thinks a fatal accident on the farm was not as much of an accident as her fiancé said it was.  Hear the evidence and see if you agree.</p></p> <p class="p1"><b>BETTERHELP</b></p> Sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/secret">betterhelp.com/secret</a>.</p></p> <p class="p1"><b>DIPSEA</b></p> Get a 30-day free trial when you go to <a href="https://dipseastories.com/SECRET">DipseaStories.com/SECRET</a>.</p></p> <p class="p1"><b>FARMER’S DOG</b></p> Get 50% off your first box plus free shipping at <a href="http://thefarmersdog.com/secret">thefarmersdog.com/secret</a>.</p></p> <p class="p1"><b>MASTERCLASS</b></p> Get 15% off unlimited access to every class at <a href="https://masterclass.com/secretroom">masterclass.com/secretroom</a>.</p></p> <p class="p3"><b>PICTURES</b></p> See pictures of Amanda, the farm; Matt in a tractor; and her crap apartment</p></p> <p class="p1">They are waiting for you on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SecretRoomPod/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretroompod/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/SecretRoomPod">Twitter</a>.  Handle: @secretroompod.</p></p> <p class="p1"><b>THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED </b></p>Sage went to a doctor who was supposed to help her migraines, but what she didn’t know was that his specialty was to give scripts to addicts. And it did a number on her.</p></p> <p class="p1">The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. </p></p> <p class="p1"><b>ALL OUR SPONSORS </b></p>See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: <a href="http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/codes">secretroompodcast.com/codes</a> </p></p> <p class="p1"><b>FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP</b></p>There's even more fun at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359455260997796/">The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page</a>!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) </p></p> <p class="p1"><b>YOUR SECRET </b></p> Click "Share a Secret" at <a href="http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/sharesecret">secretroompod.com</a>.</p></p> <p class="p1"><b>PODCAST TEAM </b></p>Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producers: Lauren Watkins and Anna Lucas. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. </p></p> <p class="p1"><b>LISTENER SURVEY</b> </p><a href="http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=rfRj_bC-Yumt&ver=standard">Take our Listener Survey</a> at SecretRoomPod.com! </p></p>

01:16:04