The Secret Room (podcast)

I’ve got just a couple days left in Prague! Are there any gems I shouldn’t miss?! Ben

“I Ran From the Law” Tue night! Eric tells Ben the deep seated reason he developed significant contempt for the law. It led him to challenge cops in hair-raising ways. Now, 40 years later, Eric tells his surprisingly emotional secret and where it led him. linktr.ee/secretroompod

Hi from Porto, Portugal, everyone. I’m having a really great time enjoying this beautiful country, the food and the people. Any suggestions?! Ben

“But I’m Not Fine.” Margot reveals a secret battle she fought with food. She tells us about her last chance to save herself. Our premium show Unlocked is available with a free trial on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and at Patreon.com/SecretRoom. Pic: Margot and doggo.

“My Husband and the Catfish” Tue night! Tiffany confessed her online affair with another woman to her husband. His reaction will surprise you. How the triad navigates this tricky situation is Tiffany’s secret. linktr.ee/secretroompod

Hollie from “Mom Ruined My Credit” is back on The Secret Room | Unlocked. Hear how she and mom almost stopped talking over political differences. Also a shocking tease about how she got together with her husband. Apple Podcasts, Spotify and at Patreon.com/SecretRoom.

“Mom Ruined My Credit!” Hollie's when she discovers the person who meant the most to her had ruined her credit. But her other secret is how she responded, and she’s not sure the audience will agree with her choice. linktr.ee/secretroompod Pics: Hollie and her mom

Rose grew up under an authoritarian regime and tricked Dad into helping her flee. Hear “Escape Plan B” on The Secret Room | Unlocked, available with a free trial on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and at Patreon.com/SecretRoom. Pic: Rose with her plushie

“Grandma’s Secret Prayer” Tue night! Angela tells how as a kid all she wanted was her mom. And all her mom wanted was to teach her how to melt crack. It’s a backstory no one would suspect, including her daughter. linktr.ee/secretroompod Pic: Dad and little Angela.

“I’m Not Moving to Budapest Follow Up.” Danielle returns with her husband. Hear David’s side of the story, out now. Pics: Danielle and David in Budapest. The Secret Room | Unlocked is available with a free trial on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and at Patreon.com/SecretRoom.

Your favorite indie podcast that could has been nominated for, what else, Best Indie Podcast 2026 by the NYC Podcast Awards! Ben

“I’m Not Moving to Budapest.” Tonight! Danielle’s Hungarian born husband hates suburban life and yearns to return to Budapest. They’ve set a date, but her secret is she’s not moving. It’s a complicated story of the competing forces of love and family. linktr.ee/secretroompod

“I’m Black?! Follow Up” Lexie’s back on Unlocked and tells us about her uncle's murder. And Lexie and her fiancee’s meet-cute story! Pic: Lexie and her fiancé. The Secret Room | Unlocked is available with a free trial on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and at Patreon.com/SecretRoom.

“I’m Black?! Part 2” Drops Tuesday night. Armed with nothing more than a name and an old family photo, Lexie goes on the hunt to find her biological father. And when she finds him she realizes she has a secret she can’t share with him. linktr.ee/secretroompod

“Imploding Purity Culture.” Deja, a black woman, was raised the perfect daughter of a white pastor. But on the inside she lived in conflict. Pic: Deja + her fiancé. The Secret Room | Unlocked is available with a free trial on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and at Patreon.com/SecretRoom

“I’m Black?!” Drops Tuesday night. How could Lexie not know that she was black? And when the secret was revealed it nearly shattered her world. It’s a complicated story of family, secrets and broken trust. linktr.ee/secretroompod Pic: Lexie and mom

“Probation” now on Unlocked. Gabi came to the US on a student visa. But poor decisions put her visa in jeopardy. The Secret Room | Unlocked is available with a free trial on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and at Patreon.com/SecretRoom.

“BAM! The Car Just Blew Up!” Drops Tuesday night. Our subway sandwich robbing heroine Kat is back with more of her high octane misadventures. Part 2 opens with a bang. Literally. Find out how Rachel’s car blows up after a high speed car chase. linktr.ee/secretroompod

“The Gossip Page Girls” now on Unlocked. A high school group learned a painful lesson when an online gossip page they started about their class got out of hand. The Secret Room | Unlocked is available with a free trial on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and at Patreon.com/SecretRoom.

“I Robbed a Subway Sandwich Store” drops Tuesday night! Kat tells us about one hair-raising night that ended with a high speed car chase, an explosion and some cash. linktr.ee/secretroompod