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The Secret Room | True Stories

Podcast · thesecretroompodcast.com · EN
Hosted by Ben Hamm

The Secret Room, hosted by Ben Hamm, features true personal stories that listeners have never told anyone else. The show has 286 episodes in its feed, released roughly every two weeks, with a typical length of about 55 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), a rate of roughly $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor The Secret Room | True Stories

Intimate true-story listeners who are highly engaged with a long-running confessional show

  • 286 episodes released biweekly since 2016 build a loyal, established archive audience.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 2,566 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, with most ratings at five stars.
  • Roughly 55-minute episodes give a host-read mid-roll room for a natural, personal endorsement.
Best forsubscription apps and personal finance toolslifestyle and wellness brands
Watch forStories often cover sensitive, adult and violent themes, so brand fit needs checking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Personal Journals60%
Society & Culture30%
Relationships10%
Formats
narrative, solo monologue, listener submitted stories
Tone
intimate, dramatic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 2,566 Apple ratings places the show in the 1,000 to 5,000 ratings band (20,000 to 80,000 downloads), adjusted down one band for a 286-episode biweekly show with long episodes and a broad popularity score of 9, yielding 5,000 to 25,000.
Audience asks abouthow a particular personal secret was revealedwhat happened after a dramatic confessionhow to share a secret through the show
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
25%45+
Gender
60%women
40%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

Website and show description link to Patreon and Apple Podcasts subscription for THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED, with no sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugsmedium
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Episode titles reference sex work ('Sex Work Is My Side Hustle!'), a gun ('I Had a Gun in My Purse') and a shooting ('The Bullet in Me'), and the feed is not flagged explicit.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 86 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks16 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
The Bullet in Me2026-10-1353 min
Who's Tracking Me?2026-09-2955 min
Sex Work Is My Side Hustle!2026-09-1554 min
Executive Retreat2026-09-0159 min
Claire's Spa2026-08-1852 min
I Had a Gun in My Purse2026-08-0458 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

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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About The Secret Room | True Stories

The Secret Room is a podcast hosted by Ben Hamm that presents true personal stories that people have never shared before. According to the show feed and its Apple Podcasts listing, the show has released 286 episodes since February 2016 on a biweekly schedule, with a typical episode running about 55 minutes. The website describes the show as a podcast about the stories no one ever tells and invites listeners to submit their own secrets.

Apple Podcasts shows 2,566 ratings with an average of 4.5 stars, and the show is listed under Personal Journals, Podcasts and Society & Culture. Listener numbers are not published. Based on the rating count and release pattern, the estimated audience is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly in the United States. No sponsors were seen in the feed, and the show promotes a Patreon subscription.

A host-read mid-roll at estimated rates of $18 to $25 per thousand downloads would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits subscription apps, personal finance tools and lifestyle brands comfortable with adult and sensitive themes. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Secret Room | True Stories can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Secret Room | True Stories

How much does The Secret Room charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Final pricing depends on the placement and the terms agreed with the host.

What is The Secret Room about?

The Secret Room is a podcast hosted by Ben Hamm that shares true personal stories people have never told anyone. It has released 286 episodes since 2016, roughly every two weeks.

How do I contact The Secret Room about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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