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PODCAST

Reality Escape Pod - Escape Rooms & Immersive Games

David Spira & Peih-Gee Law

A Room Escape Artist Production In a world gone digital, doing things in person is strangely revolutionary. Reality Escape Pod is an interview podcast diving deep with people who make the world’s best immersive games and experiences: ARGs, puzzle hunts, tabletop games, theme parks, and of course, escape rooms. Our aim is to bring together different segments of the gaming world to share ideas between them. Hosts David Spira & Peih-Gee Law explore immersive gaming from all angles with a unique

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06:52

S7E7 Bonus After-Show Teaser: Michael Borys

Reality Escape Pod - Escape Rooms & Immersive Games ·

2024/04/25

We're sharing a little bit of our Patreon exclusive Bonus show with from S7E7 with Michael Borys, creators of The 49 Boxes. In this clip. Michael tells us the story behind one of his most prized possessions and interactive sculptural Van Gogh head. 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.

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01:11:48

REPOD S7E7 - Game Design is Magic: Michael Borys of...

Reality Escape Pod - Escape Rooms & Immersive Games ·

2024/04/23

"There's absolutely no difference between Magic and the Magical." We shuffle slowly into the basement, careful not to bump into anything. This is harder than seems, because everywhere we turn, there are boxes and objects. Collections of items are spotlit, dust motes dancing in the air. Curious, we split up and start exploring. In one hidden nook, there’s a display of antique brass locks, and in another, a strange set of wine bottles. Over in the corner, there is a sculpture of a Van Gogh head,

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06:40

S7E6 Bonus After-Show Teaser: Confusion Escapes

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2024/04/18

We'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 Show now

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47:13

REPOD S7E6 - Engineering Fun: Al & Stacy Delcome of...

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2024/04/16

"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

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05:39

S7E5 Bonus After-Show Teaser: Wild Heart Ranch

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2024/04/11

We'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

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01:02:16

REPOD S7E5 - The Secrets of Wild Heart Ranch: Blake...

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2024/04/09

“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 doors

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04:41

S7E4 Bonus After-Show Teaser: Steal and Escape

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2024/04/04

We'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.

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51:37

REPOD S7E4 - Design From the Heart with Jason &...

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2024/04/02

"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 Missing

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05:09

S7E3 Bonus After-Show Teaser: Brett Jackson

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2024/03/28

We'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.

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01:01:57

S7E3 - Kooky and Creative Networking: Brett Jackson,...

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2024/03/26

Your 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

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04:52

S7E2 Bonus After-Show Teaser: Jared Butler

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2024/03/23

We'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. Thank you

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01:06:33

S7E2 - Dystopian Desert Dreams: Jared Butler, Creator...

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2024/03/19

"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 into this

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04:22

S7E1 Bonus After-Show Teaser: The Ministry of...

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2024/03/18

We'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.

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04:10

Spoilers Club: Sleep No More - Part 1 Preview

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2024/03/16

To 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 Cameron are

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52:15

S7E1: Quirky & Compelling: The Ministry of Peculiarities

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2024/03/12

"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 the

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49:17

Peih-Gee's Playhouse, The LA Edition

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2024/03/05

"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 full of

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07:29

Spoilers Club: Ghost of Mentryville Preview

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2024/02/24

"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 minutes

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01:26:03

Season 6 Key Moments

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2024/02/21

“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 founder Rich

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33:49

The Mind Behind the Who Killed Ickey Treasure Hunt,...

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2024/01/25

"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

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51:14

Peek Behind the Curtain with Spoilers Club

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2024/01/19

"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 people who

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