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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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208. Carma from 2023-12-12T23:57
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207. Escape From Gili T! from 2023-11-28T23:57
Sarah tells Ben about the frenetic post-grad backpack trip she took through SE Asia....
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206. For the Love of Adventure from 2023-11-14T23:57
Josh and his wife had international careers, surviving jungles, paramilitary groups, you name it. But nothing ha...
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205. I'm the Mole! from 2023-10-31T23:56
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....
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Introducing: What Was That Like from 2023-10-24T23:56
Today we’re recommending a podcast that’s a natural fit for Secret Room listeners: What Was That Like, hosted by Scott Johnson.Listen
204. The Candy Bar Blackmail from 2023-10-17T23:57
A student got the goods on Sloane and blackmailed her.Listen
203. The Accidental Nudist from 2023-10-03T23:57
Cristina tells us about a very odd job she took when she was younger. ...
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202. Honest to a Fault from 2023-09-19T23:57
Trace reveals a blockbuster secret that, if revealed, ...
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200. Escaping Officer Mom from 2023-08-22T23:58
Jacki tells us about her mom’s wrongful and fa...
199. A Life Stolen from 2023-08-08T23:57
Heidi knows her son was the victim of a premeditated murder, but she can’t prove it in court.Listen
198. Macabre Inspo from 2023-07-25T23:57
Sarah shares the morbid event that drove her to secretly pursue a new career without telling her family, her frie...
197. The Farm Hand from 2023-07-11T23:57
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 ag...
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196. On the Backs of Turtles from 2023-06-27T23:58
Dustin kept a childhood secret from his dad for thirty years. The dumb, cruel thin...
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195. Camila's Balloon Dreams from 2023-06-13T23:58
Camila got mixed up in the wild and strange party balloon community and might just h...
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193. Wild Child Part 2 from 2023-05-16T22:57
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191. Friend in Greed from 2023-04-18T22:57
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190. Baby Face from 2023-04-04T23:57
Amber worked covertly to catch child predators in elaborate sting operations. It’s a story of bravery motivated by heartbreak.
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189. Ashes to Ashes from 2023-03-21T22:57
After Mary’s mom died in a house fire 8 years ago, a series of startling clues led h...
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188. A/S/L from 2023-03-07T23:57
Holly’s mom and sister teamed up on a bold catfish scam. It was fun and games for a while, until all hell broke loose.
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187. The Nazi Connection from 2023-02-21T23:57
“The Nazi Connection” drops Tue night. Jude’s DNA kit revealed an intricate set of secrets snatched from the grave. The...
186. California Schemin' from 2023-02-08T00:09
Amy got scammed like you cannot even imagine. What would you do if someone you were close to moved in on your friends, your life and your money showing utter contempt for anything that didn’t...
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185. Pimped from 2023-01-24T23:57
Bea tells Ben how her ex-husband pimped her out into a life of prostitution. She was rescued by a john, but he turned out to be even worse. It's been a decade long conflict you'll find har...
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184. The Shank from 2023-01-10T23:57
Esteban embezzled money from a man he was in a prison race riot with. It was just a part of his journey seeking a better life. Esteban tells us about his life in and out of prison. It will o...
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183. Gummy Street Secrets from 2022-12-27T23:57
Your favorite street secrets and guest from 2022. Fall in love with Tim all over again. He concocted a hilarious plan to pass a urine test that could jeopardize his career.
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182. Mother of Accusations Part 2 from 2022-12-13T23:57
In Part 2 Alice tells us what happens when her mom accuses her of trying to murder her.
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181. Mother of Accusations Part 1 from 2022-11-29T23:08
Alice sits down in The Secret Room with a weight on her shoulders that can never be fully lifted. It’s the story of a mother’s utter betrayal of her daughter. What on earth would you do if ...
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180. Strip Search from 2022-11-15T23:57
Neil pays a high price for what he did on a carefree summer night. The degrading events he endured and how he tried to make everything right are his story.
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179. Reluctant Mom from 2022-11-01T23:57
A woman is thrust into a harrowing journey to protect the daughter she didn’t want. It’s about her secret regrets of motherhood, and the push and pull of family and the actions of two men. Listen
178. A Cult of One from 2022-10-18T23:57
Delilah is approached by a guru on her religious campus. She tells us the shocking abilities she was trained to learn.
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177. Pop Star: Heartbreak from 2022-10-04T23:57
Part 2, conclusion. Alex finishes his story about a whirlwind romance he had with an Indonesian pop star. It’s a story of star-crossed lovers, a touch of fame, and this week, heartbreak.
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176. Pop Star from 2022-09-20T23:57:10
Alex tells us about a whirlwind romance he had with an Indonesian pop star. It’s a story of star-crossed lovers, a touch of fame, and heartbreak.
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175. Daddy's Daughter from 2022-09-06T23:57:11
Kayla discovers a hidden family secre...
What Was That Like from 2022-08-30T23:57:03
Surprise appearance! The next episode of the Secret Room isn’t due for a week. But I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce you to a podcast that I love. It’s called “What Was That Lik...
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174. Fleeing the Sex Commune from 2022-08-23T23:57:16
Delores moves into the sex commune and takes us inside.
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173. Sex Commune from 2022-08-09T23:57:45
Delores tells us about the five years she spent in a sex commune. How she became indoctrinated, what she saw and did, and how she broke free are her secrets.
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172. The Bats and the Bees from 2022-07-26T23:57:31
Judy moved to a small town where she lived in a house with bats and had a run in with the mayor. But small town politics got the best of her. Now that she’s moved, she’s free to tell her sto...
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171. Light Embezzlement from 2022-07-12T23:57:28
While climbing the corporate ladder in her glitzy job, Jane managed to work two other jobs while on the clock. How she transitioned from the city to the farm, and at what cost, is her secret...
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170. Death Comes on Wednesdays from 2022-06-28T23:57:24
Lane saw a lot of grisly things when she was a mortuary transporter. But one thing haunts her more than most: she may have seen the murder of a homeless man.
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169. Show Trial from 2022-06-14T23:57:56
Jeremy lost his military career while on duty overseas. He was in an international incident that involved a senator, a holding cell and trial in another country. The records are sealed, but J...
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168. Medicine Man from 2022-05-31T23:57:44
Agatha tells us about the cult she was raised in and a trip she was sent on that included a ritual ceremony and an explosion that nearly killed her. It was an adventure of a lifetime that sh...
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167. The Grave in the Basement from 2022-05-17T23:57:26
Donna reveals that she once spent days in a basement at the hands of a man having a psychotic episode. This is the first time she’s ever told the story.
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166. Bomb Scare from 2022-05-03T23:57:53
Gene was arrested for placing an explosive device at his school almost 40 years ago. He tells us what led him to that point and what happened when the bomb squad arrived.
165. Gummy from 2022-04-19T23:57:25
Tim needed a slower pace after a stressful 25 years as a surgeon. But when he gave it up a urine test would put his plans and whole career in jeopardy.
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164. Sound Revenge from 2022-04-05T23:57:27
Jen’s got a new neighbor from hell who drives her to the point of a mental breakdown. That’s when she reached her breaking point and set out to destroy him. It’s a relatable story of one woman’s...
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163. Exposure from 2022-03-22T23:56:22
To his friends Liam is a straight-laced music instructor in New York. But his secret is that he’s an amateur porn star! Liam tells us about his adventures . . . and if he secretly hopes to get...
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162. Freetail from 2022-03-08T23:57:16
Sierra has stolen from just about any major retailer you can name. Today she comes clean about her shoplifting addiction and tells us why she might not be done.
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161. Balance Sheet from 2022-02-22T21:09:33
Monica lied to her fiancé about the debt she was carrying. She reveals the twists and turns of navigating her finances, the consequences she suffered and the secret she still holds today. Listen
160. The Long Release from 2022-02-08T23:57:26
Mary Rose Love confesses her secret career as a burp fetish queen. Find out how she makes a living from it, and what distinguishes her as best-in-class.
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159. The Basement from 2022-01-25T23:57:27
Amanda reveals her harrowing secret of being sex trafficked. The gritty details of where it happened, and by whose hands, are devastating.
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158. Sugar Rush from 2022-01-11T23:56
Eralyn tells us story about a secret relationship she had with a sugar daddy. She never could have predicted how...
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157. Black Market Baby! from 2021-12-28T23:57
CJ tells us how he discovered, quite by accident, that he was adopted at the age of 20. There were some eyebrow raising details like how his mom picked him ...
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156. Living Large from 2021-12-14T23:56
Paul tells us about the toxic mix of his inner rage and a drug dealer. It’s a story of how a deep insecurity fuels a life of drugs, guns, a heist and a pur...
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155. The Diploma Delinquency from 2021-11-30T23:57
A shoplifting spree sends Becca to county jail the night before her high school graduation. It's a frenetic jour...
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154. The Collegiate from 2021-11-16T23:56
Nicky comes clean about the world of lies she spun so that her family would think she was attending graduate school, and not moving across the country for a...
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153. It Happened in Tel Aviv from 2021-11-02T23:57
Marie tells us about her youthful sojourn to Tel Aviv during the Second Intifada and how she almost caused a man to lose his life.
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152. Was Any of it Real? from 2021-10-19T23:56
“Was Any of it Real?” Rachel’s first love introduced her to a polyamorous relationship. The only problem was tha...
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151. Hillbilly Bonfire from 2021-10-05T23:56
Mary tells us about what she did to her man’s prized truck when he pushed her too far. Also, stories about being catfished, counterfeiting, starring in adul...
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150. They Knew from 2021-09-21T23:56
When she was a kid, Caroline
149. Not My Murder from 2021-09-07T23:57
Patrick tells us about the extreme events of his youth that led to a murder. While nothing could have been worse...
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148. Sketchy Things from 2021-08-24T23:57
Rebecca tells us about the job she took - and the things she did - that ended up making her the target of an Italian mob.Listen
147. The Bridge from 2021-08-10T23:57
A woman took a secret 17-day vacation to a place you do not want to go, and it transformed a hidden part of her life. It's a deeply personal story of inner strengt...
146. Reckless from 2021-07-27T23:57
Lacey tells us about her secret past that no one in her life knows about. It’s a story of relationships, a drug sting and an iguana. Listen
145. High School Pact from 2021-07-13T23:57
Jennifer and Christy hatched a plan in high school that would send their community into chaos. Jennifer’s role was never revealed. A...
144. It's Just Pixels from 2021-06-29T23:57
Meredith tells us about the decade she spent obsessed with a virtual world . . . and what happened when it collided with reality.
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143. Small Town Gossip from 2021-06-15T23:56
Nicole makes a discovery that reveals her entire childhood was a lie. There are layers: part of her secret is that she is keeping her father’s secret. Should she tell him she knows? Dec...
142. Banned! from 2021-06-01T23:56
Lucy tells us how her boss doesn’t know she’s a banned customer. But why she's banned is even more amazing.
141. The Petrol Station from 2021-05-18T23:57
Forty-two years ago Dave was framed for a crime he didn’t commit. Maybe you can figure out whodunnit?! Also, garden gnomes.
140. The Playtex Charlatan from 2021-05-04T23:57
Today a story about a dangerous situation ... with a ridiculous undercurrent. Hear Mara’s madcap romp about a man who spun...
Family Ghosts from 2021-05-02T02:00
I want to introduce you to Family Ghosts, a podcast about the presence of absent people, the long shadows they cast, and how telling their stories can help us finally step into the li...
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139. Ladybug in Winter from 2021-04-20T23:57
When Melanie’s father died she did something she regrets to this day, 16 years later. It's a secret she keeps even from those closest to her.
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138. Peak Trouble from 2021-04-06T22:58
Roy tells us his secret tale about guns, money, drugs and a District Attorney on the run.
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137. Torch from 2021-03-23T23:58
Julie tells us about a powerful relationship that’s consumed her life for twenty years. No one knows about it, not even her husband.
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136. The Long Shadow from 2021-03-09T23:58
Robert’s family never told him a secret about his childhood. It was a secret he only learned at 35 years old. It had a profound impact on his life.
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135. Head In The Clouds from 2021-02-23T23:58
Harper met a goat farmer in Morocco who took her and her boyfriend on a most unexpected journey. It was an experience that shall forever r...
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134. Two Minutes from 2021-02-09T23:58
Joe was clinically dead but can’t tell anyone. It was an experience that seemed destined, but was entirely avoidable.Listen
133. It's Just a Transaction from 2021-01-26T23:57
Christina exacts a special kind of revenge on a man who made her life miserable.
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132. Intentional Community from 2021-01-12T23:57
When Karen hiked the Pacific Crest Trail she stumbled into something she did not expect. Let's call it a cult. Now, she’s ready to talk. <...
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131. New Year's Eve Fireworks from 2020-12-23T00:54:33
Dee tells us how her non traditional relationship ended in a spectacular way. It’s a story of a funeral, a New Year’s Eve and covert manip...
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130. The Last Kiss from 2020-12-08T23:58
Penny’s love was more poignant, and more tragic, than her young heart deserved to bear. Fate's cruel hand deals a blow to a first love. Listen
129. Man Acquitted from 2020-11-24T23:58
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 ...
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128. Fetish from 2020-11-10T23:57
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...
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127. Haunted Ashtray: Tale of the Goat Head from 2020-10-27T23:58
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 sec...
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126. The Klan from 2020-10-13T23:58
As a kid, Noelle visited her gramma’s trailer all the time. It was there she made a shocking discovery.
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125. QUEENPIN from 2020-09-29T23:58
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.
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124. Anything For A Hit from 2020-09-15T23:58
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.
123. Flight from 2020-09-01T23:59
Alejandro tells us about the meticulous planning needed for his nerve wracking escape from a dictatorship.
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122. Daughters from 2020-08-18T23:58
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.
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121. Darcy's from 2020-08-04T23:58
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.<...
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120. The Sun Goddess from 2020-07-21T23:58
Elizabeth has deep, consuming feelings for someone. But she can’t tell anyone because no one would understand.
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119. Crisis of Conscience from 2020-07-07T22:58
Our guest Jay was a pioneer, the first college grad in her family. But was her education a fraud? Listen
118. Promised Land from 2020-06-23T23:00
Spencer was determined to flee his home country as a teen. It’s a story of cunning and determination to make a better life. Listen
117. The Take Down from 2020-06-09T22:58
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.
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116. Explosive Indictment from 2020-05-26T22:58
Mike stands accused of a terrible crime. Can a man gain redemption for a crime not committed?
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115. Veiled Conception from 2020-05-12T23:52:22
Susan is the secret daughter of a public figure. It’s a story of wealth, bribery, deceit and Jesus.
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114. Trafficked from 2020-04-28T22:58
A story of sex, drugs, money and violence. Lisa can’t forgive herself for helping the man who said he was her friend.
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113. Too Much Butt! from 2020-04-14T22:58
Kris started a business 12 years ago with her ex. It’s a venture she can’t tell her husband about!
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112. Inside from 2020-04-07T23:00
A moment inside pandemic life in this extra edition of The Secret Room.
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111. La Casper: On The Streets from 2020-03-31T22:58
Maria made hard choices to fix her young life. It’s a tale of gangs, drive-bys and an El Camino.
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110. Boys and Cars from 2020-03-17T23:58
A pair of high-octane secrets sure to get your engine purring!
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109. Mournful Return from 2020-03-04T00:00
Something terrible happened to Sarah’s mom, and she doesn’t know what to do with what she’s learned.
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108. Border Town from 2020-02-18T23:58
A woman helped cover up a horrific tragedy in a Mexican border town when she was young, and it haunts her to this day.
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105. Father's Demise from 2020-01-07T23:58
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.
104. Underdogs from 2019-12-25T00:00
We produce 26 episodes of this podcast each year. But we get hundreds of secrets. Many are sho...
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103. Collared from 2019-12-10T23:58
A woman tells us about the devastating impact spending seven years in an underground community had on her.
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102. Special Announcement from 2019-12-03T23:58
We've been working on a special project for you behind the scenes. Quietly, diligently, secretly toiling for eight months.Listen
101. Shortcut To Success from 2019-11-26T23:58
Mina's step dad saved her from a life of ruined due to scholastic failure. The first stop was an old, decaying building in Istanbul.
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100. Don't Call Me Hero from 2019-11-12T23:58
A former cop doesn’t tell anyone her true feelings about receiving a lifesaving award.
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99. The Skin I'm In from 2019-10-29T23:58
Nicole has a secret disease she says is kinda gross. How she hides it and the heartbreaking toll it takes on her.
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98. The Caretaker's Downfall from 2019-10-15T23:58
Evan was federally investigated for something he did while caring for an autistic child. He meant no harm, but he paid a heavy, heavy toll...
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97. Fire Follows Me from 2019-10-02T00:04:55
Kelly and her friends caused a horrific explosion and fled the scene. No one was ever brought to justice. Kelly describes the terrible events of that evening and the devastating blows karma has ...
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96. Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll from 2019-09-17T23:58
A 2 a.m. phone call plunged Lindsay into a deep hole of sex and drugs. She confesses for the first time in 17 years the terrible path she traveled and the things she had to do get her fix.
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95. Death Row Devotion from 2019-09-03T23:57
Jen feels empathy for a convicted murderer she saw on a reality TV show. Find out what happens when love blossoms on Death Row, and the one thing that Todd did that devastated her. Listen
94. A Fox's Tale from 2019-08-20T23:50
Bird did something terrible on her way home from work one day. It impacted a lot of lives, and she told a lie so that she wouldn’t be blamed for what she did.
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93. The Fox's Den from 2019-08-07T00:00
Shelley tells us about how an invitation to a closed bar landed her in jail, and much worse. That night still haunts her eight years on.
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92. Guilt Born of Innocence from 2019-07-24T00:00
“My secret is I feel ashamed about something my parents made me do when I was a kid. I'm really lucky my cousin survived it.”
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91. Hidden Face from 2019-07-10T00:00
A young woman tells us why she alters her appearance. Her friends, classmates, teachers and even her boyfriend don't know what she really looks like. The reason she hides her appearance will s...
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90. On the Lam from 2019-06-26T00:00
"My name is Sarah and my secret is I went on the run from the law when I was 17; I spent some time in jail, but thanks to a twist my criminal record isn’t connected to me. Listen
89. Grave Legacy from 2019-06-11T23:00
Kendall keeps her sick ex-husband's secret from their daughter. She only knows half of it, and revealing even that could have dire consequences. Should she tell the part she knows or ...
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88. Objectum Sexual from 2019-05-29T00:00
Joey comes out to family about a sexual orientation that is unlike any other. Joey falls in romantic love with objects.
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87. My Fake Science from 2019-05-15T00:00
Thomas tells us how his father's high expectations led him to pursue a demanding career he neither wanted nor was highly skilled at. At a pivotal moment at university he made a calami...
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86. My Catfish Wrecked Me from 2019-05-01T00:00
Brie let her catfish into some dark corners of her life - at her own peril. And when she tells you her catfish’s real identity, the truth will astound you as much as it did Brie. Listen
85. I Was a Teenage Catfish from 2019-04-17T00:00
Amber catfished teenage boys for three years. But can a catfish have real feelings? And if she...
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84. The Only Survivor from 2019-04-03T00:00
What’s the worst thing a loved one has ever done to you? Rachel tells us about two relationships that collide and the terrible things that people are capable of.
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83. A Cut Too Deep from 2019-03-19T23:00
One summer night 20 years ago, when he was just a kid, Matt’s parents had an encounter on the staircase. An encounter he blames himself fo...
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82. My Daughter's 50 Siblings from 2019-03-06T00:00
How would you react if an unethical doctor's behavior gave you a huge and beloved family?
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81. Despicable Houseguest from 2019-02-20T00:00
Would you tell an over-the-top obnoxious and drunk house guest to get out? What if he was your best friend's husband? You will not believe what happened to Roxy.
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80. Once A Daughter Now A Stranger from 2019-02-06T00:00
In order to manage the deep resentment she feels toward her mom, Hannah lies to her family about something very important.
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79. My Horrible Wish That Came True from 2019-01-23T00:00
We explore Ashley’s complicated family dynamic and the challenges a sister faces when the brother she loves dearly has severe addictions. When Ashley reveals her secret you might won...
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78. Street Secrets from 2019-01-21T00:00
In our last Sunday feed I present a look back at some of our favorite Street Secrets from 2018.
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77. I Secretly Recorded My Boyfriend from 2019-01-07T00:00
Jo hopes her boyfriend never discovers that she records him. Because if she did the world she’s constructed with those recordings would col...
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76. Celebrity Chicken Caper from 2018-12-24T00:00
Today we peek into the secret lives of the rich and famous with a story that lands at the intersection of celebrity and . . . chicken! A ce...
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75. A YouTube Star's Confession from 2018-12-10T00:00
YouTube star Brittani Louise Taylor confesses the lie she told her viewers. Today she tells Ben what she did and why she’s kept it a secre...
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74. When I Was a Broke and Destitute Teen from 2018-11-26T00:00
Tracy tells her harrowing tale of survival when she was a broke and destitute teen. Stories her mother never knew. Stories shared here for ...
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73. My Fascination with Death from 2018-11-12T00:00
Quinn's dark preoccupation lead her to an unusual career. Today she lifts the curtains to show us what really happens to the dead as they'r...
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72. My Brother from Beyond from 2018-10-29T00:00
Louise’s brother Jessie was everyone’s best friend. So she had to conceal her happiness when he died. ...
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71. Sarah's Daydreams from 2018-10-15T00:00
Sarah's daydreams are so vivid they've crept into her reality. We learn how they manifest in the real world; and Sarah explains why she keeps them secret.
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70. I Left My Mother Homeless from 2018-10-01T00:00
The story of an unbreakable spirit in which a young woman is forced to make a decision that will haunt her the rest of her life.
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69. The Sitter and the Assailant from 2018-09-17T00:00
Natalie's bizarre story of a two-pronged family betrayal and a kid who was like her brother.
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68. The Reverend's Other Secret from 2018-09-03T00:00
Reverend Dave revealed in Ep. 53 that he had an X-Rated Tattoo. But he called Ben recently to tell him he missed an important follow up que...
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67. A Murderous Bond from 2018-08-20T00:00
Tai tells why she feels partially responsible for the murder committed by her best friend when they were 15. And there's a twist…
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66. A Degree of Uncertainty from 2018-08-06T00:00
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.
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65. Dangerous Curiosity from 2018-07-23T00:00
Laura tells us how she was dramatically busted while cheating with a married man. Then she went back for more.Listen
64. My Daughter's Famous Father from 2018-07-09T00:00
Should a young woman with incurable cancer reveal the name of her daughter’s movie star father?
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63. Dishonorable Discharge from 2018-06-25T00:00
Why Molly received an dishonorable discharge from the military and how she's able to keep it a secret.
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62. Decorum from 2018-06-11T00:00
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.
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61. One Summer Night in Kentucky from 2018-05-29T00:00
The surprising consequences for an accidental criminal. And what one friend does when another makes a terrible mistake.
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60. My Secret Career from 2018-05-14T00:18:57
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. <...
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59. Friendship, Betrayal and Red Stripe Beer from 2018-04-30T00:00
Caitlin says she betrayed her best friend. But you might think Caitlin was the friend betrayed. Listen
58. Secret Brothers from 2018-04-16T00:00
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...
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57. Mafia Princess from 2018-04-02T10:00
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 sy...
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56. Father of Mine from 2018-03-18T23:00
The complicated and intensely personal chain of events that have led Jessica to keep her father's death a secret.
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55. FGM: Aisha's Story from 2018-03-05T00:00
One woman's experience with female genital mutilation (FGM) and how it's impacted her life. A story of perseverance and triumph.
54. Dominatrix from 2018-02-20T00:00
Patty tells us stories from the edge when she put herself through graduate school as an escort and dominatrix.
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53. The Reverend with the X-Rated Tattoo from 2018-02-05T01:00
Reverend Dave's secret tattoo reveals a former secret that upended his life.
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52. The Long Goodbye from 2018-01-22T00:00
When should Emily reveal her condition to people she's dating? She's in a difficult position and bears all the responsibility.
51. A French Fry Secret So Nice... from 2018-01-08T00:00
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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50. A New Year's Eve to Forget from 2017-12-28T00:00:11
Today, The New Year's Eve tale of a good woman scorned. And, is a hot dog a sandwich? Susie asks Twitter!
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49. Accidental Gay Escort from 2017-12-11T01:30:19
Max's amazing story of how he stumbled into a profession he never dreamt of.
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48. Bank Alarm&Attempted Murder Part 2 from 2017-11-28T03:08:25
Tom tells us what happened when he tripped the alarm at his father’s bank in 1964.
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47. From Porn to Google from 2017-11-13T00:00
Paul's story of an unexpected and secret career path. It's appropriate only for people comfortable with frank discussion about the inner wo...
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46. Shadow People from 2017-10-30T00:00
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!
45. Attempted Murder Part 1 from 2017-10-23T00:00
Rachel opens up about an attempted murder charge and the unusual way it was handled in the courts.
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44. Sex Offender from 2017-10-09T00:00
Creed tells us about life in prison and how he copes with unjustly being labeled a sex offender.
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43. Married to a Sex Offender from 2017-09-25T00:35:36
The heavy personal toll borne by a man and his family for a miscarriage of justice.
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42. Arson: A Love Story from 2017-09-04T00:00
“Not many people knew he was a drugging, drinking, bookmaking impregnator.” Kathy's husband may have burned down the house, but it's not all that went up in flames. This enco...
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41. Bipolar from 2017-08-21T00:00
Elaine’s secret has cost her a job. It’s cost her friends too. Today she tells us about her trips to the mental ward and the toll i...
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40. Unspeakable from 2017-07-31T00:00:23
The terrible things a man did to his kids, his wife and himself. It's a secret three decades in the making.
39. Addiction from 2017-07-12T05:06:46
Chris’ sideways story about being addicted to one of the worst drugs out there. Bath Salts. It’s bad, heavy stuff.Listen
38. Baptismal Secret from 2017-06-26T00:00
A woman's teenage quest for love and the lengths she went to secure it.
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37. My Husband's Creepy Bestie from 2017-06-12T00:00
One Halloween night Nina had a sexual encounter on her friend’s couch. And it was with her husband’s creepy bestie. See ...
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36. Marie's Back from 2017-05-28T22:00
Today I put my guest Marie from our last episode together with a listener who had the same problem. You can check out Marie's eye-popping blog at Listen
35. Virgin...ish 1 from 2017-05-15T00:00
Marie tells a secret about her vagina and the way men react to it. Also, more fish tales inspired by our last episode on Toxic Friendships....
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34. Toxic Friendship from 2017-05-01T00:00
Dependency and desire control a friendship.
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33. A Haunting Revelation from 2017-04-17T01:20:19
A seance gone wrong leaves a woman with a secret she can never reveal. It all went down in an old mansion’s chauffeur quarters above the ga...
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32. Tattoo Secret from 2017-03-29T10:00:09
Mark’s tattoo reveals a secret that if exposed, would completely change his world.
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31. Good Sister from 2017-03-13T02:46:37
The devastating tale of a woman's deeds, and why her sister can't quit her.
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30. My Klepto Ex-Husband from 2017-03-01T02:30
Today a story of former loves. One woman dreams of the man she left; the other drives her ex’s getaway car!
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29. How My Father Met the Bee Gees from 2017-02-14T07:15
Co-host Dahlia Beta just learned a secret long held by her father. She files this report today, for the secret room.
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28. Season 3 Trailer (Testimony) from 2017-01-31T23:29:37
You are not alone. Secrets make the world go 'round.
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27. Bristol / Dahlia's Big Reveal from 2017-01-18T04:57:37
A man must invent a second girlfriend; and Dahlia reveals our biggest secret to date!
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26. Sarah Says "Bye" from 2016-12-22T22:00
Sarah reveals how she said bye to her dad before he died. Only her fiancee knows. Also: Your ho...
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25. Caleb's Caper from 2016-12-13T00:00
In their teens Caleb and his Appalachian posse pulled off the scam of their lives, and no one ever snitched. Not even Crackhead Johnny.
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24. Bad Brother from 2016-12-01T00:00
One woman sees her brother on a police wanted poster and another escapes from a Russian prison.
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23. The Hairapist from 2016-11-15T01:00
What do roast beef, a speeding ticket and a hair dryer have in common? Our hairapist tells you today. And Glee’s Jenna Ushkowitz reads a secret.
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22. Nindaddy's Secret from 2016-10-31T00:00
A woman unravels a secret about her father that her family kept quiet for decades. By contributor Tree Mabry.
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21. Ben's Challenge from 2016-10-23T16:54:46
In honor of the 60th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution we offer this encore story about a brave man and a phone ringing in the dead of night.
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20. Adoption Prank from 2016-10-11T04:21:19
A man steals a year of his brother's life and Dahlia checks in from Italy.
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19. The Lunch Lady from 2016-09-30T04:01
Ivan discusses how he used to take food from the cafeteria, how the lunch lady turned a blind eye, and how he paid her back.
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18. Arson: A Love Story from 2016-09-19T04:01
"Not many people knew he was a drugging, drinking, book-making impregnator." It's the Season 2 premier of The Secret Room. Pod on!
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17. Season 2 Trailer (In a World...) from 2016-08-29T04:19
In a world teetering on the brink of collapse, two friends must learn a secret. A secret that stands between order and chaos. Ben Hamm and Dahlia Beta save the world, in Season 2 of The Secret...
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16. Proof of Life from 2016-06-24T03:16:28
Proof of life. Secret whispers. Keeping the feed alive.
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15. Season 1 Finale: Speeding Ticket from 2016-05-30T15:01:05
A speeding ticket, a brother in prison, and Ben and Dahlia go on and on.
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13. Good Sister from 2016-05-16T04:00
The devastating tale of a woman's deeds, and why her sister can't quit her.
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12. Voices from 2016-05-09T04:00
A woman with schizophrenia reveals how she tells real voices from hallucinations.
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11. A Decision from 2016-05-02T04:00
A woman reveals the most profound decision of her life and why she can't tell her mom.
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10. Ashley Madison Gentleman from 2016-04-27T23:47:16
A man's affair with a younger woman has an unexpected impact on his marriage. Ben & Dahlia sign up on a dating website for married people!
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9. Imaginary Girlfriend from 2016-04-18T04:22:14
A woman takes on a secret persona online; one her friends would never imagine. Also: True date stories.
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8. Harassed from 2016-04-11T04:00
Shelly's boss invited her to his hotel room at a conference far from home. It was one of a number of inappropriate advances he made.
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7. National Secrets/Whisper Gallery from 2016-04-04T04:00
We explore the nature of government secrets and visit the Whisper Gallery in NYC.
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6. Ben's Challenge from 2016-03-28T04:00
A story about a brave man and a phone ringing in the dead of night.
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5. Secret Marriage/Epic Trip from 2016-03-21T04:00
Quinn’s secret six-week marriage. And Maria takes an epic birthday trip her parents will never know about.
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4. How My Father Met the Bee Gees from 2016-03-14T04:00
Co-host Dahlia Beta just learned a secret long held by her father. She files this report today, for the secret room.
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3. Celebrity Make Up Artist from 2016-03-07T05:00
A celebrity make up artist reveals how some celebrities torture her on set, and how she gets back at them.
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2. Exhibitionist from 2016-02-29T05:00
A man with a rather racy secret; and a veteran who took matters into his own hands, and kind of regrets it. On this episode of The Secret Room.
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1. Revenge from 2016-02-22T17:00
A jilted lover seeks revenge online. What she did, why she regrets it and how a coffee mug is a daily reminder are all revealed in this episode of The Secret Room.
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Welcome to The Secret Room (Trailer) from 2016-02-20T21:16:03
There's a new place to share secrets. Ben Hamm & Dahlia Beta explore the stories no one ever tells. Welcome to The Secret Room.
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