Reality Escape Pod - Escape Rooms & Immersive Games
119 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 24 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsYour hosts David Spira & Peih-Gee Law explore immersive gaming from all angles.
Our guests have made awesome stuff: ARGs, puzzle hunts, tabletop games, and of course, escape rooms. Our aim is to bring together different segments of the gaming world and share ideas between them.
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S7E6 Bonus After-Show Teaser: Confusion Escapes
April 18, 2024 01:00 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MBWe're sharing a little bit of our Patreon exclusive Bonus show with from S7E6 with Al and Stacy Delcome, creators of Confusion Escapes in San Bernardino, California. In this clip, Peih-Gee talks about playing her first jubensha, the larp-like murder mystery experience popularized in China. Content Warning: Please be warned that this segment does discuss sexual assault in the context of the game. This is a common and controversial trope in jubensha games. Listen to the rest of the Bonus...
REPOD S7E6 - Engineering Fun: Al & Stacy Delcome of Confusion Escapes
April 16, 2024 01:00 - 47 minutes - 65 MB"A delightful dream world" Imagine walking up to the lobby of an escape room, only to be confronted by an enormous semi-truck that has smashed through one of the walls. Maybe you’re climbing up a massive, sprawling tree and ducking into the treehouse of your childhood dreams. Local favorite Confusion Escapes engineer all their games to maximize fun, which made a lot of sense once we discovered that owner Al Delcome has a background in mechanical engineering. His wife and business partner...
S7E5 Bonus After-Show Teaser: Wild Heart Ranch
April 11, 2024 01:00 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBWe're sharing a little bit of our Patreon exclusive Bonus show with from S7E5 with Blake Hodges-Koch & Thomas Meston, creators of Wild Heart Ranch outside of Joshua Tree, California. In this clip, we talk about Blake & Thomas' initial fear of seasoned escape room players finding Wild Heart Ranch and why David loving refers to a group of escape room players as a complaint." Listen to the rest of the Bonus Show now by becoming a patron today at patreon.com/roomescapeartist and to gain to a...
REPOD S7E5 - The Secrets of Wild Heart Ranch: Blake Hodges-Koch & Thomas Meston
April 09, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MB“The most Myst-like experience I have had in real life” You arrive at the Airbnb, ready for a fun-filled weekend with your loved ones. The ranch is gorgeously furnished with mid-century modern touches. Outside, the desert stretches off into the distance. You wander in after a soak in the hot tub and find a little piece of paper that says "Start Here." Before long, you're uncovering secrets about Grandpa Ray and going on adventures out into the desert. And what is hidden behind those locked...
S7E4 Bonus After-Show Teaser: Steal and Escape
April 04, 2024 01:00 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBWe're sharing a little bit of our Patreon exclusive Bonus show with from S7E4 with Jason & Marketa Richard, creators of Steal and Escape in San Diego, California. In this clip, we talk about making escape room merch and making content for social media. Listen to the rest of the Bonus Show now by becoming a patron today at patreon.com/roomescapeartist and to gain to access our library of over 60 bonus after shows. Thank you for supporting our work.
REPOD S7E4 - Design From the Heart with Jason & Marketa Richard of Steal and Escape
April 02, 2024 01:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MB"Our love language is building together." “High on fun” is how David introduces the games at Steal and Escape, and that’s exactly how I felt after playing their creative and unique games. From popsicles to hilarious assessment tests, and challenges that gave me Survivor PTSD, the games created by husband-and-wife team Jason and Marketa Richard are maximizing the fun factor. Steal and Escape is an escape room company that pulls out all the stops. Indeed, Jason told us he thought The Missin...
S7E3 Bonus After-Show Teaser: Brett Jackson
March 28, 2024 01:00 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MBWe're sharing a little bit of our Patreon exclusive Bonus show with from S7E3 with Brett Jackson, creator of Imagi-Ne’er-Do-Wells. Brett talks about the need to consider the guests emotional safety, and how to be considerate in your experience design. Listen to the rest of the Bonus Show now by becoming a patron today at patreon.com/roomescapeartist and to gain to access our library of over 60 bonus after shows. Thank you for supporting our work.
S7E3 - Kooky and Creative Networking: Brett Jackson, Creator of Imagi-Ne'er Do-Wells
March 26, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBYour palms are sweaty, but your body is filled with exhilaration. You’re still coming down off the high of pitching your ludicrous idea on stage to a room filled with your peers. Thunderous applause, whistles, and exuberant cheers fill your ears. You walk off, clutching your squashed penny prize. An hour ago, you walked in, nervous as hell, with no idea what to expect. Now you’re leaving with new friends and the satisfaction of exercising your creative muscles. That’s the magic of Imagi-Ne'...
S7E2 Bonus After-Show Teaser: Jared Butler
March 23, 2024 04:17 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBWe're sharing a little bit of our Patreon exclusive Bonus show with from S7E2 with Jared Butler, owner of Wasteland Weekend and Neotropolis. In this preview, Peih-Gee talks about some of the escape room-esque features of Neotropolis, and Jared discusses how the bars work. He also shared his dreams for the future of the event. Listen to the rest of the Bonus Show now by becoming a patron today at patreon.com/roomescapeartist and to gain to access our library of over 60 bonus after shows. ...
S7E2 - Dystopian Desert Dreams: Jared Butler, Creator of Wasteland Weekend & Neotropolis
March 19, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MB"The desert adds an incredible layer of realism that you're never gonna get in any polished one hour experience." You’ve been driving through the desert for miles. It’s nighttime, and you've seen nothing but scrub brush and rocks for a while. Suddenly, emerging from the darkness is the glimmer of lights… neon lights, and as you get closer you hear the thunderous pounding of music. People in funky lit-up outfits are running around in this vibrant neon construction. You sigh as you settle in...
S7E1 Bonus After-Show Teaser: The Ministry of Peculiarities
March 18, 2024 01:36 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MBWe're sharing a little bit of our Patreon exclusive Bonus show with from S7E1 with The Ministry of Peculiarities. In this preview, David tells a story about an unexpected guest at an early escape room tour. Listen to the rest of the Bonus Show now by becoming a patron today at patreon.com/roomescapeartist and to gain to access our library of over 60 bonus after shows. Thank you for supporting our work.
Spoilers Club: Sleep No More - Part 1 Preview
March 16, 2024 04:24 - 4 minutes - 3.82 MBTo sleep, perchance to dream... Sleep No More, the seminal immersive theater piece from Punchdrunk, has inspired countless immersive creators, including Haley and Cameron Cooper of Strange Bird Immersive. Haley and Cameron make no secret that it has heavily influenced their acclaimed escape room The Man From Beyond. When we heard that Punchdrunk would close Sleep No More's New York location, we decided to pay homage to this influential work with a feature on our Spoilers Club. Haley and Came...
S7E1: Quirky & Compelling: The Ministry of Peculiarities
March 12, 2024 01:00 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MB"Quirkiness is a core value." In Season 7, Episode 1, we chat with Adam Moody, Jonathan Berk, and Benjamin Berk, the creators of The Ministry of Peculiarities in Azusa, California. Their first full-length game, Hope End, established their quirky brand of escape room, elegantly mixing story, puzzles, and adventure into one of Southern California’s preeminent experiences. One of the reasons this company is so beloved is their commitment to immersion. In the podcast, they talk about how ...
Peih-Gee's Playhouse, The LA Edition
March 05, 2024 04:20 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB"This episode is brought to you by language that has fallen outta favor in the last century." We're putting the "celeb" in celebrate! Play along as we test each other's wits with games, puzzles, and trivia, all themed around Los Angeles, the home for this year's Reality Escape Convention. In keeping with the theme, Season 7 of REPOD will feature guests whose work can be found in LA, The City of Angels. To celebrate, Peih-Gee's Playhouse is back with another special release episode chock fu...
Spoilers Club: Ghost of Mentryville Preview
February 24, 2024 01:48 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MB"Why did it have to be snakes?" "Since we started this podcast, I have been talking repeatedly about my desire for there to be more lower budget, experimental, thought provoking, and thoughtful productions." David calls this game "the black box theatre" of escape rooms, while REA Patron Dan Egnor called it "the best room in the world in awesomeness per square foot." You've probably never played this room, or even heard about it, but David and I love this room so much that we dedicated 90 m...
Season 6 Key Moments
February 21, 2024 04:53 - 1 hour - 118 MB“For new listeners, we hope it will be a great introduction to what the podcast is all about, and for our regular listeners, a reminder of the most interesting and impactful moments from Season 6.” Already missing REPOD? Don’t worry, Season 7 of the podcast is launching very soon. In the meantime, our editor, Steve Ewing, put together some of his favorite clips from each episode of Season 6. In Season 6, we interviewed a few guests with ties to the puzzle hunt world, including TERPECA found...
The Mind Behind the Who Killed Ickey Treasure Hunt, John Bromels.mp3
January 25, 2024 04:18 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB"We are so excited that a publishing company is using the medium of puzzles... to promote a book." The only thing I like better than puzzles is winning money while solving puzzles. Who Killed Ickey? is an online treasure hunt taking place January 27, 2024 with prizes worth $50,000. In this special release sponsored episode, we sat down with the Who Killed Ickey? puzzle hunt designer John Bromels for the inside scoop on how this treasure hunt works . John started off creating The Puzzle Cr...
The Mind Behind the Who Killed Ickey Treasure Hunt, John Bromels
January 25, 2024 04:18 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB"We are so excited that a publishing company is using the medium of puzzles... to promote a book." The only thing I like better than puzzles is winning money while solving puzzles. Who Killed Ickey? is an online treasure hunt taking place January 27, 2024 with prizes worth $50,000. In this special release sponsored episode, we sat down with the Who Killed Ickey? puzzle hunt designer John Bromels for the inside scoop on how this treasure hunt works . John started off creating The Puzzle Cr...
Peek Behind the Curtain with Spoilers Club
January 19, 2024 01:55 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB"One of my favorite things about Spoilers Club is getting to hear about those tiny little details that the designers sneak into their games." One of the things I love about playing escape rooms is that post-game discussion where we get to analyze everything that happened during the game. We can talk about all of our favorite puzzles, things that worked for us, and things that didn't work for us. But it's tough to discuss details on a podcast, because you don't want to spoil anything for peo...
Special Release Bonus Episode S6E3: Going Viral with Christine Barger
January 12, 2024 05:09 - 54 minutes - 50 MB"You never know why something will go viral, and it doesn't matter why. They'll still come." If social media was an escape room, most owners and designers would never find the key. Navigating all the different trends and social media apps is a daunting task, and it's even harder when most escape rooms don't allow photos or videos of their games. That's why we brought in an expert. In this special release of our Patreon Exclusive Bonus episode from Season 6, Episode 3, we talk to social me...
S6E13 Bonus After-Show Teaser: The Value of a Good Editor
December 28, 2023 02:00 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MBWe're sharing a little bit of our Patreon exclusive Bonus show with from S6E13 with A.J. Jacobs and Greg Pliska of The Puzzler Podcast. In this clip. Peih-Gee confesses to some writing struggles and David shares a story of being utterly destroyed and then rebuilt by a writing professor back in college. Listen to the rest of the Bonus Show now by becoming a patron today at patreon.com/roomescapeartist and to gain to access our library of over 60 bonus after shows. Thank you for supporting...
S6E13 - Inside the Puzzler Podcast with A.J. Jacobs & Greg Pliska
December 26, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MB“Fun, bite sized, and entertaining.” In the final episode of season 6, we’re back with author and now podcaster A.J. Jacobs, along with his Chief Puzzle Officer, Greg Pliska. We first interviewed A.J. about his book, The Puzzler, in S3E11. The idea for the podcast originated in part while recording the audio book version of The Puzzler. A.J. realized many of the puzzles in the book were visual and wouldn’t work for an audio book. He created a bunch of audio puzzles that only worked in the a...
S6E12 Bonus After-Show Teaser: The Case Against Animatronics in Escape Rooms
December 21, 2023 02:00 - 6 minutes - 5.52 MBWe're sharing a little bit of our Patreon exclusive Bonus show with from S6E12 with Mike Dold and Rick George of Doldrick's Escape Room. In this clip. David makes his case against using animatronics in escape rooms and explains why Doldrick's Spoopy animatronic is one of the few that works. Listen to the rest of the Bonus Show now by becoming a patron today at patreon.com/roomescapeartist and to gain to access our library of over 50 bonus after shows. Thank you for supporting our work.
S6E12 - Wood, Wire, & Whimsy: Mike Dold & Rick George of Doldrick’s
December 19, 2023 02:00 - 59 minutes - 82.5 MB“Comedy and whimsy feel like the foundational principles of Doldrick’s.” In Season 6, episode 12, we chat with Mike Dold and Rick George, two of the co-owners of Doldrick’s Escape Room in Orlando, Fl. Their games are fan favorites amongst enthusiasts, in particular because of their blend of humor, whimsy, beautiful sets, and fun gameplay. Every single REA review of the Doldrick’s escape rooms talks about how funny they were, with Theresa Wagner writing that Spoopy’s Ghoulish Graveyard “had...
S6E11 Bonus After-Show Teaser: Summer Herrick of Locurio
December 14, 2023 02:00 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBWe're sharing a little bit of our Patreon exclusive Bonus show with from S6E11 with Summer Herrick of Locurio. In this preview, we talk about the challenge of designing for and around the most devoted fans of these large format experiences in experiences like Sleep No More and Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. Listen to the rest of the Bonus Show now by becoming a patron today at patreon.com/roomescapeartist and to gain to access our library of over 50 bonus after shows. Thank you for supp...
S6E11 - The Art of Game Flow with Summer Herrick of Locurio
December 13, 2023 13:54 - 57 minutes - 79 MB"Poor game flow is one of the biggest downfalls to any escape room." In Season 6, episode 11, we chat with Summer Herrick, co-founder of the iconic escape room company Locurio in Seattle, Washington. In 2020, Locurio had the distinction of being the sole company to win in all three TERPECA categories: Top Room, Top Online Room, and Top Company. Locurio’s games, The Vanishing Act and The Storykeeper are fan favorites in the escape room scene, and with good reason. Summer talks about Locuri...
S6E10 Bonus After-Show Teaser: Lonnie Hanzon of Camp Christmas
December 07, 2023 02:00 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MBWe're sharing a little bit of our Patreon exclusive Bonus show with from S6E10 with Lonnie Hanzon of Camp Christmas. In this preview, we talk about the evolution of retail, visual merchandising into social media and experiences. Listen to the rest of the Bonus Show now by becoming a patron today at patreon.com/roomescapeartist and to gain to access our library of over 50 bonus after shows. Thank you for supporting our work.
S6E10 - The Magic of Maximalism with Lonnie Hanzon of Camp Christmas
December 05, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB"It's a quirky romp through this thing that we call Christmas." In Season 6, episode 10 of Reality Escape Pod, we talk to visual installation artist Lonnie Hanzon, who has been creating immersive displays celebrating Christmas for over 30 years. Lonnie is the mastermind behind the wildly creative Christmas trees and windows at Neiman Marcus in Dallas, and "The Evolution of the Ball" installation at Coors Field in Denver. His holiday immersive experience, Camp Christmas, is a whimsical jour...
S6E9 Bonus After-Show Teaser: Advent of Code
November 30, 2023 02:00 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MBWe're sharing a little bit of our Patreon exclusive Bonus show with from S6E10 with Eric Wastl, creator Advent of Code. In this preview, we talk about effective interviewing techniques for hiring. Spoiler... it's not Advent of Code puzzles. Listen to the rest of the Bonus Show now by becoming a patron today at patreon.com/roomescapeartist and to gain to access our library of over 50 bonus after shows. Thank you for supporting our work.
S6E9 - Advent of Code: 25 Days of Programming Puzzles with Creator Eric Wastl
November 28, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB"It's also sort of a gateway drug to becoming a programmer." In REPOD season 6, episode 9, we have a rare interview with Eric Wastl, who is not only the creative mind behind Advent of Code, but he is also married to our very own Kate Wastl who writes for Room Escape Artist and is the producer for RECON 24 in Los Angeles this August. Advent of Code is a series of unique programming puzzles that launches on December 1st every year and continues until Christmas. Eric initially created Advent...
S6E8 Bonus After-Show Teaser: Eric Berlin
November 23, 2023 02:00 - 5 minutes - 5.1 MBWe're sharing a little bit of our Patreon exclusive Bonus show with from S6E8 with puzzle maker Eric Berlin, creator of Puzzle Snacks. In this preview, we talk about designing puzzles for kids and Eric gives us some tips for solving crossword puzzles. Listen to the rest of the Bonus Show now by becoming a patron today at patreon.com/roomescapeartist and to gain to access our library of over 50 bonus after shows. Thank you for supporting our work.
S6E8 - Eric Berlin Puzzle Snacks
November 21, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB“An escape room crossword puzzle” In Season 6, episode 8, we talk to the charming crossword constructor Eric Berlin. Eric is the creator of Puzzlesnacks, one of our favorite puzzle books, and he authored the Winston Breen trilogy, a series of puzzling novels for kids. Eric was also captain of Team Palindrome, one of the largest MIT Mystery Hunt teams, which won in 2021. Eric has a long and illustrious career crafting creative crossword puzzles. From brazening his way into Games Magazine...
S6E7 Bonus After-Show Teaser: Red Fox
November 16, 2023 02:00 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBWe're sharing a little bit of our Patreon exclusive Bonus show with from S6E7 with Marie and Nico, co-creators of Red Fox. Here we talk about lessons learned from designing escape rooms and debate the merits of designing for authenticity versus ease of reset. Listen to the rest of the Bonus Show now by becoming a patron today at patreon.com/roomescapeartist and to gain to access our library of over 50 bonus after shows. Thank you for supporting our work.
S6E7: The Analytics of Fun: Great Escape Room Design with Marie Huber & Nico Cesar of Red Fox Escapes
November 14, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB“That is some crazy market research.” In season 6, episode 7 of REPOD, we chat with the brilliant Marie Huber and Nico César, owners of Red Fox Escapes in Cambridge, MA. Red Fox Escapes is known for constructing elegant and complex puzzles with gorgeous, detailed sets. As David notes in the episode, “There are a few hallmarks of Red Fox games… your approach to puzzles… and the abundance of detail in your games.” As a former business analyst, Marie has a metrics-based approach to both how sh...
S6E6 Bonus After-Show Teaser: Club Drosselmeyer
November 09, 2023 02:00 - 5 minutes - 5.37 MBWe're sharing a little bit of our Patreon exclusive Bonus show with from S6E6 with Kellian and Brian Pletcher, co-creators of Club Drosselmeyer. Here's a snippet of us sharing some advice for interacting with the performers at an immersive event. And also how to draw some hesitant guests, deeper into your storyline. Listen to the rest of the Bonus Show now by becoming a patron today at patreon.com/roomescapeartist and to gain to access our library of over 50 bonus after shows. Thank you f...
S6E6: Nutcracker in Swing Time - Kellian & Brian Pletcher, Creators of Club Drosselmeyer
November 07, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MB“It's an interactive Nutcracker in swing time.” In REPOD season 6, episode 6, we go behind the scenes with the creators of Club Drosselmeyer, Kellian and Brian Pletcher. Club Drosselmeyer is a World War II-themed mass-puzzling, swing-dancing, and immersive performance event, and it’s one of Room Escape Artist’s favorite holiday events. Kellian talks to us about what to expect from Club Drosselmeyer, the format of the show, and how the puzzles work. She talks about drawing inspiration from h...
S6E5 Bonus After-Show Teaser: Halloween Spooktacular
November 04, 2023 04:01 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MBWe're sharing a little bit of our Patreon exclusive Bonus show with from S6E5 with where Peih-Gee & David catch up on their experiences and travels. In this preview, we talk about playing escape rooms with new players. Going out to experience Delusion an immersive haunted attraction and Pomona, California, and Ghost of Mentryville, a recently reopened game from Arcane Escape Rooms. Listen to the rest of the Bonus Show now by becoming a patron today at patreon.com/roomescapeartist and to ...
S6E5: Halloween Spooktacular Special
October 31, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MB“Chris, you’re a monster.” Join us for spooky trivia games that test your escape room knowledge and scary stories to tell in the dark. Peih-Gee takes over hosting duties from David to present a ghostly and entertaining episode with guests Tommy Honton, and Anne & Chris Lukeman. We learn about things like mummy brown and the origins of Halloween, a unique trick or treating tradition in the midwest, and a video game called Sanity’s Requiem, which gaslit its players into going mad. Play alon...
S6E4 Bonus After-Show Teaser: Shop of Theseus
October 25, 2023 20:00 - 7 minutes - 6.66 MBWe're sharing a little bit of our Patreon exclusive Bonus show with from S6E4 with Mark Larson co-creator and voice of The Shop of Theseus. Here's a snippet of where Mark we talks about implementing search mechanics. David also gives us a teaser for the game at RECON next year, which will be live in person in Los Angeles. Listen to the rest of the Bonus Show now by becoming a patron today at patreon.com/roomescapeartist and to gain to access our library of over 50 bonus after shows. Thank...
S6E4: Hey Riddle Riddle Plays The Shop of Theseus
October 23, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBWe're giving The Shop of Theseus a final send-off, and we invited the hilarious crew from the Hey Riddle Riddle Podcast to test their wits in this audio escape room co-created and run by Mark Larson, who was a guest on REPOD Season 5, Episode 11. If you missed playing this game during RECON Remote 23, or if you want to relive your glory moments, join us for this final playthrough of The Shop of Theseus. JPC, Adal, and Erin are some of Chicago's top improvisers, and they had me roaring with ...
S6E3 Bonus After-Show Teaser: Christine Barger of 13th Basement
October 20, 2023 20:34 - 7 minutes - 6.89 MBWe're sharing a little bit of our Patreon exclusive Bonus show with from S6E3 with Christine Barger co-creator of 13th Basement. Here's a snippet of Christine sharing the type of content that has worked for her escape room which has garnered millions of views on TikTok. Listen to the rest of the Bonus Show now by becoming a patron today at patreon.com/roomescapeartist and to gain to access our library of over 50 bonus after shows. Thank you for supporting our work.
S6E3: Pics or It Didn’t Happen with Christine Barger, The Haunt Girl
October 16, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 98.8 MB“It's about whether you want to be culturally relevant in 2023.” In Season 6, Episode 3 of REPOD, we discuss the importance of social media marketing with The Haunt Girl—Christine Barger, co-owner of The Exit Game OC. Her game, 13th Basement, is a hilarious comedy-horror escape room that’s self-aware and parodies typical escape room tropes. Christine has almost a million followers on TikTok as an entertainer and haunt/ escape room influencer. The conversation moves from haunts to being an e...
S6E2 Bonus After-Show Teaser: Rich Bragg of TERPECA
October 16, 2023 05:58 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MBWe're sharing a little bit of our Patreon exclusive Bonus show with from S6E2 with Rich Bragg of TERPECA. Here's a snippet of Rich talking about the inherent difficulties of trying to rank the top escape rooms in the world on the typical list. Listen to the rest of the Bonus Show now by becoming a patron today at patreon.com/roomescapeartist and to gain to access our library of over 50 bonus after shows. Thank you for supporting our work.
S6E2: Hard With Pain - Rich Bragg, Creator of TERPECA
October 10, 2023 01:30 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBIf you consider yourself a serious escape room enthusiast, chances are you’ve heard of TERPECA, the Top Escape Rooms Project Enthusiasts' Choice Award. In Season 6, Episode 2 of REPOD, we chat with Rich Bragg, founder of TERPECA and ClueKeeper, and a former escape room Guinness World Record holder. Rich has been involved in the immersive gaming scene since he first discovered the world of elaborate puzzle hunts in the early 2000s. Rich talks about playing in Moscow while setting the Guinnes...
S6E1 Bonus After-Show Teaser: Doors of Divergence
October 09, 2023 21:19 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MBWe're sharing a little bit of our Patreon exclusive Bonus show with from S6E1 with Christian and Zach of Doors of Divergence. Here's a snippet of Christian and Zach talking about their expectations of what their audience would love and what actually kept people coming back for replays. David talks about his past covering live music events and compares doors of divergence to jazz music. They also talk about creating on the fly, magical memories for their guests. Listen to the rest of the B...
S6E1: Replayability & Branching Narratives with Christian Vernon and Zac MacKrell, Creators of Doors of Divergence
October 02, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBWhat if you entered an escape room where the choices are real and every decision you make causes ripples down the line of your adventure? Replayability is one of the hottest topics in the escape room world, and right now, no company showcases it better than Doors of Divergence in New York City. In Season 6, Episode 1 of REPOD, we chat with Christian Vernon and Zac MacKrell, the creators behind Doors of Divergence. They spill the secrets of their success, including their secret weapon when it...
Special Release: RECON Remote 23 Recap
September 18, 2023 20:31 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBWe brought together escape room industry professionals and enthusiasts from all around the world for a 2-day virtual event in August. If you're still coming down off the high of RECON Remote 23, we've got you covered. In this pre-season special release, we break down all the happenings at RECON, with a special behind-the-scenes look from Brendan Lutz, Room Escape Artist's CTO, and the Head of Technology for RECON. We kick things off by reflecting on mistakes make in previous events and how ...
SAW(LVE) Hey Riddle Riddle with Peih-Gee Law
September 15, 2023 02:54 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBThe floor is cold and hard against our face as we groggily awaken to Pigjaw looming over us... and the only way to survive is to saw(lve) his riddles. Hey Riddle Riddle is an uproariously funny podcast featuring improvisers Adal Rifai, Erin Keif, and John Patrick Coan solving every riddle, puzzle, brain-teaser, and head-scratcher known to humanity. Some riddles are almost impossible, some are absolutely improbable, and some simply have not aged well. And if you don't like riddles, don't wo...
Leaked Spoilers Club: Not Another Escape Room - Time Machine
September 05, 2023 01:56 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBHave you wanted to go behind the scenes at your favorite escape rooms? With the Spoilers Club, our patron-exclusive series, we take a deep dive with the creators of iconic escape rooms for an indulgent recap plus creator commentary. This content is normally safeguarded by Patreon access to avoid accidental spoilers leaking into the pubic, but we were lucky to cover an amazing escape room that is no longer running, and we're sharing it with everyone. Time Machine from Not Another Escape Room...
Road to Reality with Peih-Gee Law (Special Release)
August 29, 2023 03:35 - 1 hour - 158 MBWhat does it take to compete on the reality show Survivor? What's the backstory on these contestants? Learn more about REPOD co-host Peih-Gee Law and what makes her tick in this special RHAP crossover episode. Road to Reality is a limited edition series hosted by Kellyn Bechtold (@theKellynB) from Survivor Ghost Island. Listen in while she interviews former Survivor contestants about their real life and how being on reality television has had a major impact on their life trajectories. Every...