The Secret Room | True Stories

Death Comes on Wednesdays

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 home...

Show Trial

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

Medicine Man

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

The Grave in the Basement

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 stor...

Bomb Scare

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Gummy

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Sound Revenge

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 destro...

Exposure

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ad...

Freetail

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Balance Sheet

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Monica lied to her fiancé about the debt she was carrying.  She reveals the twists and turns of navigating her finances, the consequences she suffer...

The Long Release

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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-cl...

The Basement

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda reveals her harrowing secret of being sex trafficked.  The gritty details of where it happened, and by whose hands, are devastating. PICTURES ...

Sugar Rush

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eralyn tells us story about a secret relationship she had with a sugar daddy.  She never could have predicted how it would start, where it would go, ...

Black Market Baby!

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 picke...

Living Large

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

The Diploma Delinquency

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A shoplifting spree sends Becca to county jail the night before her high school graduation.  It's a frenetic journey from down and out to cap and gow...

The Collegiate

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

It Happened in Tel Aviv

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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. PICTURES See Marie ...

Was Any of it Real?

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Was Any of it Real?" Rachel's first love introduced her to a polyamorous relationship.  The only problem was that it was fake.  Hear the dramatic c...

Hillbilly Bonfire

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

They Knew

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When she was a kid, Caroline discovered a shocking secret her dad was keeping.  What happened after she confronted him would change her world forever...

Not My Murder

07 Sep 2021

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Patrick tells us about the extreme events of his youth that led to a murder.  While nothing could have been worse, it did close a chapter in his life...

Sketchy Things

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca tells us about the job she took - and the things she did - that ended up making her the target of an Italian mob.  PICTURES  See Rebecca and...

The Bridge

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Reckless

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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. ACORN TV Get your...

High School Pact

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer and Christy hatched a plan in high school that would send their community into chaos.  Jennifer's role was never revealed.  And now she's ...

It's Just Pixels

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meredith tells us about the decade she spent obsessed with a virtual world . . . and what happened when it collided with reality.   PICTURES  Mere...

Small Town Gossip

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Banned!

01 Jun 2021

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Lucy tells us how her boss doesn't know she's a banned customer.  But why she's banned is even more amazing.    PICTURES  See Juan's menu of the ...

The Petrol Station

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Forty-two years ago Dave was framed for a crime he didn't commit. Maybe you can figure out whodunnit?!  Also, garden gnomes. PICTURES   See Dave i...

The Playtex Charlatan

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today a story about a dangerous situation ... with a ridiculous undercurrent.  Hear Mara's madcap romp about a man who spun a tale and then scammed h...

Ladybug in Winter

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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.  PICTUR...

Peak Trouble

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Roy tells us his secret tale about guns, money, drugs and a District Attorney on the run.  PICTURES  See Steve and Jim just before the burglary. ...

Torch

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Julie tells us about a powerful relationship that's consumed her life for twenty years.  No one knows about it, not even her husband.  PICTURES  S...

The Long Shadow

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Head In The Clouds

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 remain secr...

Two Minutes

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe was clinically dead but can't tell anyone.  It was an experience that seemed destined, but was entirely avoidable.  Joe tells us about his round...

It's Just a Transaction

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christina exacts a special kind of revenge on a man who made her life miserable.   PICTURES See Christina picking up Chad after deployment.  Christ...

Intentional Community

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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.  PICTURES ...

New Year's Eve Fireworks

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 manipulation. P...

The Last Kiss

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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. PICTURES Se...

Man Acquitted

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 idea abou...

Fetish

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 husband....

Haunted Ashtray: Tale of the Goat Head

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 secret after ...

The Klan

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As a kid, Noelle visited her gramma's trailer all the time.  It was there she made a shocking discovery.  PICTURES  See Noelle's great gramma's ho...

QUEENPIN

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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. PICTUR...

Anything For A Hit

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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.  PICTURES  Here's...

Flight

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alejandro tells us about the meticulous planning needed for his nerve wracking escape from a dictatorship.   PICTURES  See pictures of Alejandro an...

Daughters

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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.  PICT...

Darcy's

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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.  PICTURES...

The Sun Goddess

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth has deep, consuming feelings for someone. But she can't tell anyone because no one would understand.   PICTURES See pictures of Elizabeth ...

Crisis of Conscience

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest Jay was a pioneer, the first college grad in her family.  But was her education a fraud?  It all came to a head on graduation day. PICTURE...

Promised Land

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Spencer was determined to flee his home country as a teen.  It's a story of cunning and determination to make a better life.   PICTURES See Spencer...

The Take Down

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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.  PICTURES S...

Explosive Indictment

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike stands accused of a terrible crime.  Can a man gain redemption for a crime not committed?  PICTURES We have pictures of Mike 20 years ago when...

Veiled Conception

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Susan is the secret daughter of a public figure.  It's a story of wealth, bribery, deceit and Jesus.   PICTURES See the pictures Susan gave to the...

Trafficked

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A story of sex, drugs, money and violence. Lisa can't forgive herself for helping the man who said he was her friend.  PICTURES See pictures of Lisa...

Too Much Butt!

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kris started a business 12 years ago with her ex. It's a venture she can't tell her husband about!     PICTURES See pictures of Kris and her butt,...

Inside

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A moment inside pandemic life in this extra edition of The Secret Room.  SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Support your favorite indie podcast that could with ...

La Casper: On The Streets

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Maria made hard choices to fix her young life. It's a tale of gangs, drive-bys and an El Camino.  In pictures:  A map of the territory Maria's gang ...

Boys and Cars

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A pair of high-octane secrets sure to get your engine purring!  Pictures: Jordan with his Nissan Maxima and wife.  Also Dave's parking lot and the h...

Mournful Return

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Something terrible happened to Sarah's mom, and she doesn't know what to do with what she's learned.  In pictures: Sarah's mom standing in the front ...

Border Town

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A woman helped cover up a horrific tragedy in a Mexican border town when she was young, and it haunts her to this day. In pictures:  See Vane in her ...

Gone

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jan made up an enormous lie to explain how her perfect relationship ended.  She even told it to her kids, her sister and the man she later met and ma...

Rage

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's something in Larry's past that women he dates have a right to know, but he's kept it a secret from most of them. In pictures:  See Larry on ...

Father's Demise

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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.   In pict...

Underdogs

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We produce 26 episodes of this podcast each year.  But we get hundreds of secrets.  Many are shorter and just can't fill a whole episode.  And that...

Collared

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A woman tells us about the devastating impact spending seven years in an underground community had on her. See pictures:  Rose and her partner now;...

Special Announcement

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We've been working on a special project for you behind the scenes.  Quietly, diligently, secretly toiling for eight months.  It's involved a lot of...

Shortcut To Success

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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. See pictures of...

Don't Call Me Hero

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A former cop doesn't tell anyone her true feelings about receiving a lifesaving award. See pictures of Maddie's Lifesaving Award and Medal. Also her t...

The Skin I'm In

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole has a secret disease she says is kinda gross. How she hides it and the heartbreaking toll it takes on her.  Here are Nicole and her husband, &...

The Caretaker's Downfall

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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.  Evan s...

Fire Follows Me

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Death Row Devotion

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

A Fox's Tale

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 wha...

The Fox's Den

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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.  Shelley s...

Guilt Born of Innocence

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"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."   See Mark and his b...

Hidden Face

10 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

On the Lam

26 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"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 i...

Grave Legacy

11 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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. Shoul...

Objectum Sexual

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Joey comes out to family about a sexual orientation that is unlike any other.  Joey falls in romantic love with objects. PICTURES See Joey and Robot...

My Fake Science

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 mome...

My Catfish Wrecked Me

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

I Was a Teenage Catfish

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Amber catfished teenage boys for three years.  But can a catfish have real feelings?  And if she does, how does that work out?  Amber tells us who ...

The Only Survivor

03 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

A Cut Too Deep

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 for to this ...

My Daughter's 50 Siblings

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How would you react if an unethical doctor's behavior gave you a huge and beloved family? In this episode June explains how it is that her daughter ha...

Despicable Houseguest

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ha...

Once A Daughter Now A Stranger

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In order to manage the deep resentment she feels toward her mom, Hannah lies to her family about something very important. Production support: Susie L...

My Horrible Wish That Came True

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We explore Ashley's complicated family dynamic and the challenges a sister faces when the brother she loves dearly has severe addictions.  When Ashle...

Street Secrets

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In our last Sunday feed I present a look back at some of our favorite Street Secrets from 2018.   Come back in just two days for our first regular T...

I Secretly Recorded My Boyfriend

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jo hopes her boyfriend never discovers that she records him.  Because if she did the world she's constructed with those recordings would collapse in ...

Celebrity Chicken Caper

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 celebrity d...

A YouTube Star's Confession

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 secret…until ...

When I Was a Broke and Destitute Teen

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tracy tells her harrowing tale of survival when she was a broke and destitute teen. Stories her mother never knew.  Stories shared here for the first...

My Fascination with Death

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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're prepare...

My Brother from Beyond

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Louise's brother Jessie was everyone's best friend.  So she had to conceal her happiness when he died.  Louise tells us about their complicated rela...

Sarah's Daydreams

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...