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The sign above his hospital bed called him Sixty-Six Garage. For more than 15 years, he would lay there unidentified and unconscious. Or so, everyone believed. From L.A. Times Studios and the team that brought you “Dirty John” and “Man in the Window,” comes “Room 20,” a story about the search for a…

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    • May 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 13m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES
    • 1 SEASONS

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    The Room 20 podcast is an intriguing and emotionally engaging series that delves into the mysterious story of a man known as 66 Garage, who has been in a vegetative state for over 15 years. Hosted by Joanne Faryon, the podcast takes listeners on a journey to uncover the identity of Garage and sheds light on the challenges faced by his caregivers and the complexities surrounding end-of-life care.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Faryon's compassionate storytelling approach. She approaches the story with empathy and sensitivity, highlighting the humanity of everyone involved. Faryon's dedication to finding answers and giving Garage a voice is evident throughout each episode. The interviews she conducts with his family, friends, and medical professionals provide valuable insights into his life before the accident and create emotional connections with the audience. Additionally, the investigative work done by Faryon to determine Garage's true identity adds an element of suspense to the narrative, keeping listeners engaged from start to finish.

    Another commendable aspect of The Room 20 podcast is its exploration of broader themes such as immigration, healthcare disparities, and end-of-life decisions. The story goes beyond just one man's journey and raises important questions about societal attitudes towards those in comatose states and their families. Faryon does an excellent job of weaving these themes into Garage's story without straying too far from the central narrative.

    Despite its many strengths, there are a few drawbacks to consider when listening to The Room 20 podcast. One criticism is that some listeners found the advertising interruptions to be jarring and obtrusive. While ads are necessary for funding podcasts, incorporating them more seamlessly within episodes might have improved the overall listening experience.

    In conclusion, The Room 20 podcast is a powerful exploration of human resilience, compassion, and unanswered questions in the face of tragedy. Joanne Faryon's empathetic storytelling combined with her investigative journalism skills make for a compelling series that will leave listeners reflecting on the complexities of life, death, and the value of human connection.



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    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 10:42


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    Introducing: Crimes of the Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 1:00


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 14:10


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 15:36


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    Introducing 'Foretold'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 8:34


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    Introducing Border City

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 6:11


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    Introducing Binge Sesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 9:57


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    Introducing Convicted: Across Borders

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 16:16


    From Focus Features and L.A. Times Studios brand team comes the new podcast series, CONVICTED: ACROSS BORDERS. Hosted by famed lawyer and bestselling author, Marcia Clark, we'll hear straight from the mouths of the men and women who lived through these trials. Through these stories, we'll explore how seemingly benign actions can lead to incarceration in foreign lands, how to navigate different legal systems when you don't even speak the language, and who one turns to when the closest help is thousands of miles away.Enjoy this sneak peek of the podcast, and be sure to listen and follow wherever you listen to podcasts.This is a paid podcast funded by Focus Features. The Los Angeles Times newsroom was not involved in the production of this podcast.

    L.A. Times presents The Trials of Frank Carson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 6:11


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    Introducing California City, presented by LAist Studios

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 7:14


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    Wondery Presents GURU: The Dark Side of Enlightenment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 6:09


    When we face challenges in life, we seek answers from people we believe can help us. When tragedy strikes an exclusive retreat with a self-help superstar, many people are left to wonder: how far is too far? James Arthur Ray was an Oprah-endorsed self-help teacher who achieved fame, fortune, and influence. But friends and family members of his followers questioned his unorthodox methods, and tried to stop him. From Wondery, the makers of “Dirty John,” “Dr. Death,” and “The Shrink Next Door,” comes a story about the dark side of enlightenment. Hosted by journalist Matt Stroud.Listen today at wondery.fm/Room20_Guru

    L.A. Times presents It Was Simple: The Betty Broderick Murders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 4:14


    From the LA Times team behind Room 20 -- as well as Dirty John, Man In The Window and Chasing Cosby -- comes “It Was Simple: The Betty Broderick Murders.” This fascinating new true-crime podcast follows the case of Betty Broderick, who thought she had a perfect life. Until her husband left. Five years later, Betty killed him and his new wife. Thirty years later, we still can’t look away.From the Los Angeles Times and host Patt Morrison, this is “It Was Simple: The Betty Broderick Murders.” As you listen to this special preview, subscribe now:: https://smarturl.it/ItWasSimple

    L.A. Times presents Coronavirus in California | 7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 1:25


    From the creators of Room 20, comes Coronavirus in California: Stories from the Front Lines, an essential new podcast from the Los Angeles Times hosted by Gustavo Arellano. Every weekday, the podcast gives listeners dispatches from Californians who are in the thick of this pandemic. We hear from medical workers struggling to care for people who’ve fallen ill. We talk to renters and teachers, farmworkers and athletes, from Crescent City to Chula Vista. And we reach out to LA Times staffers to get reports from the field. Coronavirus in California tackles tough questions: What’s actually going on in our hospitals and neighborhoods right now? How is life changing because of COVID-19? What can we do to help?Subscribe today: http://link.chtbl.com/CoronavirusInCA.

    Ep. 6: Is He in There? | 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 32:10


    Omar, the roommate, speaks and Garage sees his sister for the first time since he was a teenager. Faryon learns she is not responsible for her mother’s death and convinces a world expert on diagnosing consciousness to test Garage. She’s finally able to answer the question she had when she first met Garage - is he still in there?

    Ep. 5: The Reunion | 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 23:28


    The nursing home director contacts Garage’s family to break the news of his medical condition. Faryon travels to Ohio to learn what led Garage to the California desert in the summer of 1999. Garage celebrates his birthday for the first time in 17 years.

    Ep. 4: The Name | 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 27:17


    Sixty-Six Garage is identified and Faryon tracks down another man in the same accident as Garage. She learns what really caused the crash and begins to suspect authorities might have known Garage’s identity since the day of the accident.

    Ep. 3: The Border | 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 21:33


    Sixty-Six Garage gets a new roommate - Omar Salgado - a young cyclist hit by a car on a highway. He’s unconscious and near death. There’s a major breakthrough in identifying Garage - will he recognize his name?

    Ep. 2: The Intersection | 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 21:04


    An old newspaper article provides clues to Garage’s accident, but many of the details turn out to be false. Faryon finds the accident report that everyone believed was destroyed years ago, and it becomes her roadmap in solving Garage’s mystery.

    Ep. 1: The First Six Days | 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 26:56


    Reporter Joanne Faryon quits her job to find out what happened to a man known as Sixty-Six Garage. After spending six days with him in his nursing home room, she starts to question whether he’s actually in a vegetative state, like she was first told.

    Introducing Room 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 2:19


    For more than 15 years, a man named Sixty-Six Garage would lay unidentified and unconscious. Or so everyone believed. Reported, written and hosted by reporter Joanne Faryon. Premieres July 30.

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