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Jan 09, 2019•1 min•Season 3Ep. 13
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ETP Christmas Special - Too Many Santas! ft. Mark Humphries
Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas! It's Escape This Podcast's Christmas Extravaganza! Two journalists are hoping to get away from the world on a Christmas holiday in London, only to be caught up in the scoop of the season. They work their way into a yuletide workshop to investigate cases of exploding toys, seasonal sabotage, and a full blown War On Christmas! We're joined this episode by the hilarious Mark Humphries, host of Pointless Australia . Check out Mark's Twitter , Facebook , and Musical Musings...
Dec 24, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Season 3 - Episode 11: The Crimes of Puzzlo - Every Frame A Painting ft. Advanced Sagebrush and Shootouts
Stop. Collaborate and Listen. That's our policy at Escape This Podcast, perfectly encapsulated in this episode. This episode is part of a collaborative project with Advanced Sagebrush & Shootouts that you should go listen to! We've been guests on their show during their current arc, which features this escape room! The room was designed by Dani, but run by AS&S's resident gamemaster Devin (who you may remember from his priestly guest role during Children of Maesaris). What do you do when...
Dec 19, 2018•46 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Season 3 - Episode 10: Kaiya's World ft. Lee-Fay Low
We're joined this episode by another guest puzzlemaster, who has brought in a room of their own creation. Bill and Dani are brought into a shifting dreamscape to wake a young girl, joined by a very helpful Cryptexa named T.I.M. Our guest puzzlemaster this episode is Lee-Fay Low. As always, you can download the full notes for this Escape Room below to play along, or run a game yourself! Full Room Write Up For everything Escape This Podcast, head to https://www.consumethismedia.com/escape-this-pod...
Dec 05, 2018•55 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Season 3 - Episode 9: A Room With A Review ft. Guest Puzzlemaster Dave Anspach and the REDivas
We're joined this episode by a guest puzzlemaster, who has brought in a room of their own creation. After Bill and Dani give an escape room terrible reviews online, they've been invited back for one more try... what could possibly go wrong? (Spoilers: a lot) Our guest puzzlemaster this episode is Dave Anspach, who also ran a game in Season 1 !. He also brought with him Errol and Manda from the Room Escape Divas , who supplied some great character work. As always, you can download the full notes ...
Nov 21, 2018•1 hr 30 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Season 3 - Episode 8: Ten Pin Panic ft. Sarah Rhea Werner
There's nothing quite like the electrifying thrill of competition, the intense focus and drive of high intensity sport, the true art of professional bowling. As an up and coming star of the bowling world, your only worry is your constant rival, Bradley. But you can't think about that now, you need to get ready for the competition! Hopefully nothing happens that might stop you getting to the game... Our guest this episode is Sarah Rhea Werner from Girl In Space . Check out Girl in Space for a fan...
Nov 06, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Season 3 - Episode 7: In-convenience Store, A High Octane Thriller ft. Mary Holland and Matt Newell
It's never good to walk into a service station and find that you're the only people there. It's even worse when you realise you're locked in. It's worse still when you overhear a sinister plan and need to save yourselves, the service station, and a collection of orphans and animals. Our guests this episode are Mary Holland from The Wild Horses and Matt Newell from I'm Too Effing High . Mary and Matt are comedians and improvisers, and you can catch them both at their regular shows at UCB Theatre ...
Oct 24, 2018•50 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Season 3 - Episode 6: High Vaultage ft. Marcus and Keith
What happens when you mix newly hired security guards, faulty security systems, a power outage, and a nefarious plot? Find out as out two puzle solvers attempt to keep their boss's money locked up tight, solving puzzles along the way! Our guests this episode are Keith from Pop Up Film Cast and Marcus from Popcorn Prattle . Keith and Marcus run two different, but great movie podcasts, so go check them out! Keith's twitter || website Marcus's twitter || website As always, you can download the full...
Oct 10, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Season 3 - Episode 5: It's His Party And We'll Spy If We Want To ft. Laura Hutton and Renee Rhodes
When the phone rings and a young child needs your help to foil their party-pooping prankster parents, how can you say no? Renee and Laura couldn't and so here we are... Our guests this episode are Laura Hutton and Renee Rhodes from the Fate and the Fablemaidens podcast . Make sure you also follow them on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . As always, you can download the full notes for the room below to play along, or run a game yourself! Full Room Write Up For everything Escape This Podcast, h...
Sep 26, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Season 3 - Episode 4: Summer Es-CAMP Room ft. Alexander Gierholz
As we continue through the new season of stand-alone rooms, we find ourselves at the best dang summer camp in the country, Camp Cedar. We'll have campfires, roast marshmallows, camp out under the stars... as long as those prank-loving Camp Cypress kids don't ruin our fun! Our guest this episode is Alexander Gierholz from Logic Locks . Check out their brick-and-mortar rooms if you're in Amsterdam, or order one of their portable games . As always, you can download the full notes for the room below...
Sep 12, 2018•56 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Season 3 - Episode 3: Two Podcasters Walk Into a Bar ft. Cole Burkhardt and Michelle Nickolaisen
As we continue through the new season of stand-alone rooms, we find ourselves outside the coolest club in town. Of course, it's closed and we've already been kicked out, but when we are given an excuse to get in and explore the place, how could we say no? Our guests this episode are Cole Burkhardt and Michelle Nickolaisen from the Unplaced podcast . You can also find Michelle on her actual play podcast Serendipity City and Cole on their actual play podcast Blue Dawn . Make sure you also keep an ...
Aug 29, 2018•54 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Season 3 - Episode 2: Man Door Hand Hook Hen Door ft. Ryan and Jeff of No One Can Know About This
Season three continues! After a harrowing experience with Maesaris, we've returned to finish off the year with stand-alone rooms. For our second room, a pair of agriculture whisperers and barnyard detectives try to solve the riddle of who has been stealing Farmer McLegg's eggs. Our guests this episode are Ryan Kasmiskie and Jeff Eckamn from the Final Fantasy let's play podcast No One Can Know About This . Check them out for brilliantly constructed gameplay and commentary. You can find them on Fa...
Aug 15, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Season 3 - Episode 1: According to Gym ft. Rob "Kaiju" Maythorne
Season three has arrived! After a harrowing experience with Maesaris, we've returned to finish off the year with stand-alone rooms. For our first room, Ragamuffin and Thumbolt (aka Bill and Rob) work up a sweat, find a drug dealer, and solve some puzzles in a divided gymnasium! Our guest this episode is Rob Maythorne, podcaster and founder of the Kaiju network . He hosts both a DnD lore-creation podcast ( Loremasters ) and a film analysis podcast ( The Prestige ). So go follow him on twitter ! A...
Aug 01, 2018•55 min•Season 3Ep. 1
ETP Live - Up The Game - The Cook and The Theft
This episode is a little different than usual, it’s our first ever live episode! In May this year, Dani and I were invited to run an episode at Up The Game in the Netherlands. The conference was spectacular, and we met a lot of cool people, and went to a lot of cool talks. This episode features: Manda Whitney of the Room Escape Divas podcast Nick Moran of “Time Run” in London, who now run the only official BBC Sherlock escape game “Sherlock: The Game is Now” . Ethan Rodriguez-Torrent of Escape N...
Jul 04, 2018•47 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Bonus Episode: Children of Maesaris Wrap Up
In this episode, Dani and Bill wrap up the Children of Maesaris Arc. We talk about the triumphs and difficulties of making a 10 episode arc of connected escape rooms, future plans, and our favourite moments from season 2. For everything Escape This Podcast, head to https://www.consumethismedia.com/escape-this-podcast To hang out with us and other fans, join our discord here: https://discord.gg/AH9MZqM Check out our second podcast, Solve This Murder! Website || iTunes || Twitter || Instagram || F...
Jun 20, 2018•35 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Children of Maesaris - Chapter 10 - Sic Semper Maesaris ft. Lisa and David Spira
This is it. The final chapter of Children of Maesaris. Bill has been drugged, tricked, trapped, and puzzled for 18 weeks, but now he's going to crack the case and stop these mysterious cultists once and for all! This episode features cubes, co-operation, clowns, cotton-candy, and a crazy, contemptible cult that comes crashing down. Our guests this episode are Lisa and David Spira of Room Escape Artist . Check out their blog for everything escape rooms, with daily posts, reviews, tours and tips. ...
Jun 13, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Children of Maesaris - Chapter 9 - Pastor? I hardly knew her! ft. Devin McCurdy
Bill is on his way into the church at the centre of the cult called the Children of Maesaris. What will he find there? Will he be able to get his blood back? Can he save the town? This episode features stained glass windows, hymns, projectors, a chasuble, and a small goblet of water. Our guest this episode is Devin McCurdy of the Advanced Sagebrush and Shootouts Podcast . Each episode is a hilarious, fast-paced joyride through a drug filled, ninja infested, golf-thug fighting adventure. Make sur...
May 30, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Children of Maesaris - Chapter 8 - Grave Danger ft Dave Harmon and Ben Jenkins (some Dragon Friends)
The town of Peters Point is teeming with cultists, sacrifices, and a population ensorcelled into inaction. Bill is unconscious, his blood stolen and his hopes fairly low. What will happen, is the fight already lost? This episode features dirt, flowers, flags, rope, and two exceedingly smelly tourists. Our guests this episode are Ben Jenkins and Dave Harmon of the Dragon Friends Podcast . Dave and Ben lead a regular cast of Aussie comedians and guests through a hilarious, ridiculous, live DnD cam...
May 16, 2018•51 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Children of Maesaris - Chapter 7 - School's Out ft. The Wild Optimists
The town of Peters Point is teeming with cultists, sacrifices, and a population ensorcelled into inaction. Bill tracks down the next victim of the Children of Maesaris, but will he be able to save them, solve the puzzles, and escape? This episode features a bomb, a robot, a classroom, some hooks, and a two-headed health worker. Our guests this episode are The Wild Optimists , and creators of Escape Room in a Box , Ariel Ruben and Juliana Patel. Make sure to follow them on twitter and check out t...
May 02, 2018•58 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Children of Maesaris - Chapter 6 - Stranger Things Season 3 ft. Katie Aldworth
The town of Peters Point is teeming with cultists, sacrifices, and a population ensorcelled into inaction. Bill tracks down the next victim of the Children of Maesaris, but will he be able to save them, solve the puzzles, and escape? This episode features movie magic, boar skulls, green screens, and a battering ram. Our guest this episode is Katie Aldworth, a story-board animator for Cartoon Network. She is currently working on Craig of the Creek which is out now in the USA, and is absolutely br...
Apr 17, 2018•56 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Children of Maesaris - Chapter 5 - Trouble Brewing ft. Nelson Allingham
The town of Peters Point is teeming with cultists, sacrifices, and a population ensorcelled into inaction. Bill tracks down the next victim of the Children of Maesaris, but will he be able to save them, solve the puzzles, and escape? This episode features paintings, blocks, a tea set, and a very negligent baby-sitter. Our guest this episode is Nelson Allingham, co-host of the podcast Read It On Reddit . Make sure you check out their latest episode , which features our very own Bill as guest We'l...
Apr 04, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Children of Maesaris - Chapter 4 - Despite All My Rage I'm Still Just a Matt in a Cage ft. Matt Lee
Three sacrifices have been saved, but who is next? Bill follows the clues, and the trail leads him to the local Zoo. Will he be able to escape the room and save another victim of the Children of Maesaris, or will he fall short and become a victim himself? This episode features birds, lizards, gloves, keys, and one bad mamba. Our guest this episode is Matt Lee, co-owner of the Enigma Room in Sydney. Make sure you check out his rooms next time you're in Sydney, and if you need an escape game for y...
Mar 21, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Children of Maesaris - Chapter 3 - Small Medium at Large ft Lucy O'Brien
The Captain has been saved, but there are others on the Children of Maesaris's list of sacrifices, and the whole town is trapped in a mysterious bubble. Bill follows the only lead he has, but finds himself in trouble again as he tries to rescue Jamie Wilson, a self-proclaimed mystic and the next victim on the Children's list. Make sure you check out Unplaced for your dark, interesting audio-drama needs! If you want to play the room yourself, or see the supplementary puzzles as you listen, the li...
Mar 07, 2018•53 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Children of Maesaris - Chapter 2 - Dead Man's Chest ft. Rob Ferrante
As our new arc "The Children of Maesaris" continues, Bill must do what he can to save the people of Peters Point and find out more about this strange cult. His only clue are the notes left by the previous mayor, which warn of imminent danger for one of the townsfolk, Captain Green. Will he find him before it's too late? And once he does, will he be able to save himself? Our guest this episode is Rob Ferrante. If you want to hear more of his wonderful voice, you may be out of luck. But you can he...
Feb 21, 2018•59 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Children of Maesaris - Chapter 1 - Security Sacrificed ft. Derek Glascock
Escape this podcast returns with a new series of rooms. This is the first chapter of a 10 episode arc called "The Children of Maesaris". Each episode, Bill and a hapless guest will try to escape from a room created by Dani, as they delve further into the mysteries of Peters Point and the terrifying cult that lurks within. Our guest this episode is Derek Glascock. If you want to hear more of his wonderful voice, check out his podcast The Wild Pitch . You can also find him on twitter . If you want...
Feb 07, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Bonus Episode: Making a Puzzle
In our second bonus episode, Dani and Bill keep talking about how to make a room, but now they're talking about puzzles! Dani walks us all through making a "puzzle puzzle" and making an "environmental puzzle" If you want any extra tips, or feedback on puzzles you've made, send us an email at escapethispod@gmail.com or tweet us @escthispodcast . For everything Escape This Podcast, head to https://www.consumethismedia.com/escape-this-podcast To hang out with us and other fans, join our discord her...
Jan 13, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Bonus Episode: Making a Room
We're between seasons at the moment, so we have a bonus episode for you. In this episode, Dani explains how to make a pen-and-paper escape room of your own. Follow along as Bill starts to make the room of his dreams, a beautiful Pirate Ship! Bill's Room can be seen here: Image - The Pirate Ship If you make a room of your own, or just want to get in touch, send us an email at escapethispod@gmail.com For everything Escape This Podcast, head to https://www.consumethismedia.com/escape-this-podcast T...
Jan 04, 2018•54 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Episode 15: 20,000 Puzzles Under The Sea ft. Dave Anspach
In our final escape room for the year, all protocol is turned on its head, and your regular Puzzlemaster is now a contestant? How will Dani fare in this sub-nautical room designed by our guest PM Dave Anspach? Follow her and Bill into the dark depths of the ocean floor and find out! For the full room write-up by Dave, follow the link below: Episode 15: Of Megolodon and Men Dave is a fantastic puzzle designer and public speaker. For more on his Bible themed escape rooms, contact dave at escape@dc...
Dec 06, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Episode 14: Total Escape From The Heart ft. Zoe and Ben
In this episode, our guests embark on a Fantastic Voyage into the heart, mind, and other organs of a government research scientist. Will they be able to solve the puzzle that is the internal anatomy of their friend and colleague? Will they be able to destroy the deadly nanobot that threatens both their life, and their secrets? Will they be able to escape with everyone still alive? Listen in and find out! Morse Code Puzzle (for reference while listening) Need a website developed? Follow up with B...
Nov 22, 2017•58 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Episode 13: Lan and Anika, Come On Down!!
Lan and Anika have always wanted to be on one of the great gameshows. Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, Nickelodeon Guts! On this episode they get to live that dream... and have it slowly descend into a nightmare. Will they be able to solve the puzzles this game show throws at them and make it out alive? As always, if you want to play along, or run the game yourself, the full room write up is linked below: Episode 13: Full write-up We used lot of sound this episode, courtesy of some great people. Game...
Nov 08, 2017•54 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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