The Cager Express

On this episode we learn about Beth's time at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire while Ky spends his time experiencing Ghost Hunters by Escape Room ERA. At the end of the episode, we play a quick word game called Raddle Quest! We hope you all enjoy!

This episode we talk about a whole lot of rooms. From the legendary Ruins in Nashville Tennessee back to California for a trip to Rancho Mirage give our opinions on a long list of rooms you should probably get on your list. Here's a look at the list! Endangered - Escape Games at the River The Ruins , Nashville, and Mission Mars The Escape Game - Berry Hill Avalanche, Ghost Hunters and Temple o...

Things are looking quiet in the escape room industry. Beth and Ky discuss where they think everything is headed and what may be next for new forms of entertainment. Escape break is back and evolving as the show will be adding in some new elements for everyone to enjoy.

A quick trip to Tennessee to see what the area has to offer. In this two-part episode we spend time in a small area called Gatlinburg! With no true expectations we were pleasantly surprised by some of the games out there! This trip is one worth taking with quality people like our team. We hope you enjoy listening to the memories we had!

Happy Halloween 2024 from us three sensitive menaces at Escape Break. On this episode we discuss bringing back rooms that no longer exist. As we resurrect each room we also add to what it once was. By suggesting improvements or evolutions to the adventures past we hope to be a modern day Dr. Frankenstein. Tune in for more spooky fun, tips on how to survive and a bonus pitch meeting for a future re...

Escape Break continues their trip to Las Vegas, Nevada to experience some more traditional escape adventures Tune in to this episode to hear all about the Lost Games and Trapped! If you weren't a fan on the horror experiences prior, these rooms are more up your alley for a traditional escape time! This is Part 2 of 2 in the Vegas Adventures. We hope you enjoy!

Escape Break takes a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada to experience some horror games of legend. Tune in to this episode to hear all about the Saw, Blair Witch, and IT Experiences. These escape rooms are not your traditional experiences so the crew is here to ensure you can have the best time while playing them. As always, no spoilers here, but Tati and Cager Ky are excited to share some tips to encourag...

On this episode of Escape Break Cager Ky, Beth and Tati take a break from the physical escape room experiences and delve into the table top realm. From one and done experiences to replayable adventures, the crew runs through their pros and cons of this world. Without spoilers, learn everything you need to know if certain games will be for you. Games covered in this episode: The Exit Game Series, U...

On this episode of Escape Break , host Ezekiel Cager Ky is joined by longtime friend Dani, who traveled from OKC to take on the award-winning escape room, The Man from Beyond . They discuss Dani's growing passion for escape rooms, despite only having a few under her belt, and share memorable moments from their adventure. The episode wraps up with some quick-fire questions for Ky about future e...

What are the top 10 best escape rooms you've ever played? An impossible task but a welcome challenge. Ezekiel Cager Ky has played 326 escape rooms to date and in this episode, he dives into a list of 10 superior escape room experiences he whole heartedly recommends. How does this list of 10 compare to the list he made 2 years ago? While there are plenty of SoCal Adventures on this list, Ky&#39...

The And Then Top 10 Series continues as Beth Divel shares with us 10 escape rooms that she absolutely loves. Prepare for a great list but with a little bit of heartbreak because some of Beth's list no longer exists anymore. She's here to share the nostalgia, nonsense, and new rooms for you to get on your wish list.

Back in 2022 the crew shouted out their respective Top 10 Escape Rooms Ever. Two years later and they've been asked to highly 10 new ones from the ones left out before and the rooms they've experienced over the last 2 years. This episode, the one and only, Tatiyana recaps 10 S-level adventures she experienced over the road to 300+. A mixture of SoCal, NorCal and even Arizona, is a list wor...

Join host Cager Ky on this exciting episode of Escape Break as the crew dives into the intricate world of escape room ratings. We have encountered a plethora of puzzling scenarios, each leaving a distinct impression on us. Simply put 5 stars are not enough so we made up our own scale! In this episode, Cager unveils his chaotically crafted ranking system: The Escape Break Barometer (TEBB). This inn...

Join hosts Ezekiel Cager Ky and replacement host Cager Ky as they venture into the depths of the Southern California escape room scene with their signature wit and mischievous charm. In this episode, the dynamic duo shares never before heard tales of the worst escape rooms in SoCal. From broken locks to bizarre themes, no escape room is safe from these sensitive menaces. Tune in for a rollercoaste...

Escape Break proudly welcomes Mairi Nolan, a game designer who specializes in puzzles, unique narrative structures, and mysteries. Mairi works on video games, board games, escape rooms, live immersive events, ARGs, murder mysteries, scavenger hunts, and  everything in-between . But what is best about Mairi? She listens to Escape Break all the way from her home out in the UK . She's been kind e...

The Ministry of Peculiarities is an escape room adventure like no other. A perfect mix of Immersive Theater with traditional Escape Rooms where you and your team investigate a mystery at Hope End. Join us this special episode as we interview creators Jonathan and Benjamin Berk! The Ministry has always been a big supporter of The Cager Express and we can't say enough good things about this adve...

One day every 4 years, Escape Rooms would be run differently. People could die, games would involve food to eat, or anything you could imagine. We ask the team how they would envision this once in a 4-year occurrence and they have some pretty wild ideas. Toward the end of the episode, we take some listener questions. Tune in for all the fun and Happy Leap Day 2024

Would you rather play Scenario Escape or Confusion Escape? A very tough question and one you won't have to answer. However, you will get to hear about both of these great escape room companies on this episode of escape break. After the room talk Tati unleashes some tough would you rather questions on Cager Ky. Would you rather play a room solo or with 10 people? Tune in for the answers and som...

In short answer: Yes! Joined by special guest Ariana Hartman of Infinity Escape, we check out one of Wild Goose's newer rooms The House Next Door. This episode we discuss what it's like to play with junkies like us and how intimidating that may be. Towards the end of the show we play a new game: Escape Room Categories! How many rooms can you name that involve space? How many can you name t...

With Valentines Day around the corner the team resumes their annual debate: Are escape rooms good for finding love? Beth, Ky and Tati nominate their favorite rooms for taking a date out as well as a segment of red flags and green flags to look out for. Whether single or in a relationship we hope we can all share he love of puzzles!

Tatiyana achieves her 300th Escape Room at the Ministry of Peculiarities! We take this episode to congratulate her and discuss some of the rooms leading the way there. The Ultimate Game Master returns with a story of a rude one who we luckily avoided on our trip. The episode concludes with a game of Story Tellers. Can you identify these Souther California Rooms just by hearing the story told? We h...

On the final episode of Getting to Know, Cager Ky takes the stage. Tati and Beth take turns questioning him with the wild and wacky. From understanding life changing events, the future of escape rooms and even explaining the game of basketball to a newbie, this episode has the most variety of them all. Tati also gets some revenge for some tough hypotheticals she was put in on the previous episodes...

Tatiyana is the calculated and most organized on Escape Break. This episode we take some time to get to know more behind her love of Escape Rooms, Dogs and Sports. Beth and Cager Ky do their best to make the questions tough but insightful on this special episode of Getting to Know Tati.

She has no rival, it's Escape Break's own Beth Divel! This episode your favorite multicolored, high energy host get put on the hot seat! She'll answer a variety of questions submitted from the other hosts and our loyal Escape Breaker Family! Tune in for some laughs and support for this one of a kind puzzle ninja!

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the show, We find Beth on an adventure with Tatiyana Abarro. A mysterious old lady helps Beth to stay warm, But Tati meets a boy who is far from the norm. This episode isn't filled with too much love, but instead, a mystery, some puzzles and nightclubs. The chaos is building, the tension alive. Listen to this Holiday special to see who survives....