Escape This Podcast

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 W...

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 Roo...

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.....

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 M...

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 t...

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...

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,...

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 po...

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 Abou...

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...

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...

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...

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 Ar...

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 hilar...

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 an...

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 Esc...

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 Net...

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...

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 Sydn...

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-dra...

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...

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...

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  htt...

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....

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...