Reviews
It’s as if nearly everyone with a “secret” comes directly from central casting- the same world views, normative expectations and more often than not the same vocal fry and pattern of speaking. Like they all had the same cookie cutter lifestyle stamped indelibly on their personalities. The...Read full review »
WhyBabyJesusWhy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/20/24
At first episodes were a good listen. After initial binge giving a chick getting played and venting is no good. And giving “benevolent” drug dealers and users also no good. These losers are losers and maybe so is Ben. No stars Ben. Pick better secrets.
Wmhunt via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/16/24
I look forward to every episode. Ben does a great job hosting.
cjwilson1952 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/14/24
Don’t waste your time.
Kristine p. via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/13/24
3 stars just for this episode. Normally I enjoy listening to the stories but I felt like I was listening to a Jerry Springer show. I kept wondering why this trailer park of a story was chosen and ended up not caring about the secret. I’m glad Charlee has gotten her life back on track and is...Read full review »
Ellisbee99 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/12/24
I love Ben’s open, genuine interview style. Some of the guests are real storytellers. Others seem to need a safe space to vent or get things off their chests, which isn’t always relatable but can be interesting if they are good storytellers. If I’m not feeling a guest, I try to stick with it as...Read full review »
man of names via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/10/24
Some episodes are really interesting and funny and some are just too annoying and unbearable to listen to. I also feel like I wasted my money on unlocked because I don’t care too much for the host for the unlocked episodes. I loved the episode “His name was trouble” was such a cute story. But I...Read full review »
Awesomenesslyamazing via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/08/24
It was a little difficult listening to Charlee. She literally came across as taking no responsibility for her actions. Her lesson , don’t be too trusting instead of she made bad choices and threw kids in the mix. If there were a saving God he would of protected her from having not 1, not 2 but 3...Read full review »
SunnyDay1245 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/06/24
There have been great episodes, but it was incredibly disappointing to hear Ben laugh along with a guest who admits to extortion and concocting false allegations for petty revenge. It’s fine to let a guest dig their own grave, but you don’t need to join them in it. You can do (and have done) so...Read full review »
TShaneRogers via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/02/24
I really enjoy this podcast 90% of the time. Some of the stories don’t connect for me, I prefer the deeper conversations, so I tend to skip the silly ones but it’s a great show.
hmdowney via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/27/24
Mars needs therapy and the revenge model is toxic.
vdoubleyew via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/21/24
really enjoying the podcast
american_greed via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/19/24
Love the stories, makes you feel less alone. Ben is a caring and compassionate interviewer!
Shooker374 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/04/24
I don’t even know where to begin with how awful this was. The person telling their story is SO obviously lying and I would be willing to bet has made up the majority, if not all, of the details. It’s extremely transparent that she concocted these strange (and super boring) escapades for whatever...Read full review »
Carynn Jackson via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/30/24
Some of the stories are wild, some are touching, and many are reflective of the relatable things in life that we keep secret because we think we’re alone - but we aren’t. But has a great voice and plenty of compassion for his guests, giving them a safe place to cleanse their souls.
ExistentialCrises via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/27/24
I love this podcast!! I find it to be one of those podcasts you can listen to while you work. Needless to say I’ve been binging on this every day while working and it’s so good and I’m also getting lots of work done. I wanted to leave a review before I got back to work.
Tventimig via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/20/24
I love this podcast, but one thing really bothers me-the way every guest says the word ‘exactly’: Exa-CTUH-ly. Every single letter, every single syllable MUST be sounded out. It’s like each guest is instructed to pronounce it this way before being in the show. I guess it stands out to me because...Read full review »
186Riv507 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/13/24
What a sweetheart!!! He’s so strong! I’m so impressed! Thanks for sharing!
MaverickAbundance via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/10/24
My favorite podcast. I love Ben’s voice, his empathy and the great advice he gives to storytellers. He is sincere and asks really excellent questions so we get the full story. I learn from his suggestions and ideas and he feels and sounds like a great therapist. I’d like to know his...Read full review »
Cool J57 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/29/23
The concept is good. And the stories are pretty interesting, but in several episodes the cuts have been messed up. Like the editor took a portion of the story and stuck it in a random place. I feel like I’ve missed several chunks of the story and listened to other parts twice. Long chunks. I’m...Read full review »
Salty.abriana via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/29/23
I love this show and wait for it to post weekly. The hosts voice is calming. He makes his guests feel comfortable and allows them to feel all the emotions. It’s like having that one friend you can live vicariously through their ordeals. Great show, Great Secrets, Great Host Give it a listen!...Read full review »
ChiefGolden Wolf via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/27/23
Stereotypical westerner backpacker behavior and story in SEA, really not a secret. Stopped listening after she described poverty in Pai, Thailand as “hippie,” so ignorant and gross. I hope she found what she was looking for in life.
Chuveee via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/29/23
..the host asks so many leading questions! I wish he didn’t try to impose a tidy moral lesson onto every guest.
Bluelotus55 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/18/23
some stories are nearly impossible to listen to simple because of the sound quality.
kk65998172 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/14/23
I started from earlier stories and now caught up. It is evident that stories are getting worse: “secrets” are lame, creation of fake suspense is laughable, host’s questions are irrelevant pretty much most of the time. At first I was thinking getting Unlocked, but now don’t think it would be worth...Read full review »
Genie via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/10/23
There are some good stories and some are frustrating, have no payoff or the guest sets off my b.s. meter so I move on to the next ep. Oddly most stories are from females so it must be the demographic for this pod. Ben reactions can be a little too sensitive and persuasive, leading the guest to...Read full review »
SuperDave$$$ via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/01/23
Long and boring podcast with extremely dragged stories about nothing
Katerina_02_08 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 10/25/23
Don’t waste your time with Unlocked. It’s just bad and cringeworthy. The episode in which Susie Lark wholeheartedly sympathized with Jude is particularly unpleasant.
GermanShepard567 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/25/23
Better editing to cut out redundant content could take this podcast to new heights.
Ss 240 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/19/23
This show took some warming up to, but it gets better with every episode- the sound quality, the stories, the interactions between host and guest. Episode 204 “Candy Bar Blackmail” not only is my favorite episode from this show, but one of my favorite podcast episodes of all time. Just the kind...Read full review »
Herin via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/19/23
This is my favorite podcast of all. People tell their secrets anonymously so they can let it all out. Fascinating at times, sad at times, terrifying at times, heartwarming at times but always intriguing. The thing that I think makes this podcast so satisfying is Ben’s style. His tone is even,...Read full review »
MermaidinaLake via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/05/23
A little left leaning at times. I prefer middle ground listening to podcasts. I’d like to hear from people from all walks, both sides of the coin. Most shocking -Episode 201 … Jude is a complete sociopath.
Hippapottapudd via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 09/22/23
Love the content, I can pick a story to fit my mood. I love Bens voice, very soothing and he asks great questions, just what I was thinking! Pod on Ben!!
Nurse life best via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/18/23
Episode 201 was hard to listen to without concerns for the “guest’s” state of mind…
From a Prosecutor via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 09/08/23
I’m finding that the stories are getting so one sided and the teller gets backed up by Ben no matter what. The last story that Jade tells is so mean, cruel and she behaved like a bully. What a coward - why not talk to your neighbour about your issues instead of trying to ruin her life. Shame on...Read full review »
REB-456 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 09/07/23
Love this show!!
54876425 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/06/23
I really love this podcast. Its great while at work. The stories are very interesting and the questions Ben asks are what Im also asking in my head. My biggest annoyance is the constant Dipsea ads. Im no prude, but promoting a company that produces basically audio-pornography for women on a male...Read full review »
Cornito129348 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/06/23
So interesting love the layout and the way the stories are told one of my favourite true story podcast.
_alisonstyles_ via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 09/02/23
Jackie Kane was great!
MagLoLex via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/26/23
Meh
Super interesting concept but this is never a go to show for me, even after following for over a year.
Clarekc15 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/08/23
Scripted
peachlias via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/14/23
Ep 99 in my own skin, love her for sharing. I have severe Crohn’s, that effects my everyday., eat … diarrhea…, no matter med or location. Not even close to her situation and she spoke out! Go girl love your fam for sticking out the worst and would love an update . One of my four children has a...Read full review »
My4meanies via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/09/23
Wow. Did not expect to be in tears @ 3/4 way through. What Evan was willing to share meant a lot to me personally. What he said about the 1990s was equally true in 1986 when an experience left me feeling it was all my fault because I had been drinking. I’m similar age to Evan & I too think I...Read full review »
Cindy in Washington via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/23/23
This story was incredible. Alice you are so genuine and authentic throughout the entire interview it is truly shocking you went through such a horrific experience. Your emotional moments when your voice broke, you cried and sad tears must have be falling, my heart actually hurt for you. How Brave...Read full review »
HermosaCarol via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/16/23
It was suggested to me and so I tried it out. I started from the very first story and so far I’m on 52. I really love how different the content is from other podcasts I’ve listened to and I love the hosts. Both Ben and Dahlia are easy to listen to. Pod on!
madraven20 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/13/23
Just found & really enjoy it. Ben he’s a great host, an interviewer. Really uncomfortable with Dahlia… does she even like him ?
Sparkling Swifty via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 06/12/23
I love listening to this podcast. Hearing people’s “secrets” makes me feel not so alone in some of my own experiences. I love Ben! He’s such a good interviewer and has a very non judgmental/unbiased way about him. He also just has a great voice. I look forward to every new episode!
Elvy <3 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 05/29/23
Sorry hate the background music it’s very distracting when trying to listen to a story
AngryAngel**** via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 05/26/23
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