

Escape This Podcast
Escape This Podcast
A show that's a mix of escape room puzzles and tabletop role-playing.
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May 30, 2018 • 1h 1min
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 sure to check out their website, and follow them on facebook and twitter.
If you want to play the room yourself, or see the supplementary puzzles as you listen, the links are below:
Full room write-up and GM notes
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 || Facebook || RSS
Follow us on Twitch!
We have bonus episodes and playtests up on our Patreon! So if you have the ability to support the show, we would love to see you there. And in return we have blog posts, bonus audio, badges, and more! Plus all our patrons have the chance to appear in our rooms as NPC's.
Have questions, comments, puzzles, or anything else? Send us an email, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Our spooky theme song for this arc is courtesy of Purple Planet. Check them out for all your fun music needs.

May 16, 2018 • 51min
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 campaign. Make sure to check out their website, and follow them on facebook and twitter.
We performed a live show at the Up the Game conference in the Netherlands. We'll try to make it available shortly after the end of the Children of Maesaris arc. If you want to hear more about it, and a few interviews with Dani and Bill, check out Manda Whitney's special episode of Room Escape Divas
The Mystery Rooms in Melbourne hosted Dani and Bill for a wonderful preview of their latest room. Make sure you head over there yourself if you're ever in Melbourne.
If you want to play the room yourself, or see the supplementary puzzles as you listen, the links are below:
Full room write-up and GM notes
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 || Facebook || RSS
Follow us on Twitch!
We have bonus episodes and playtests up on our Patreon! So if you have the ability to support the show, we would love to see you there. And in return we have blog posts, bonus audio, badges, and more! Plus all our patrons have the chance to appear in our rooms as NPC's.
Have questions, comments, puzzles, or anything else? Send us an email, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Our spooky theme song for this arc is courtesy of Purple Planet. Check them out for all your fun music needs.

May 2, 2018 • 58min
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 their spectacular games, and bespoke escape rooms!
We'll be performing a live show at the Up the Game conference in the Netherlands. If you are attending the conference, make sure to check it out, and say hi afterwards. The episode will also be recorded and uploaded.... at some time in the future.
If you want to play the room yourself, or see the supplementary puzzles as you listen, the links are below:
Full room write-up and GM notes
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 || Facebook || RSS
Follow us on Twitch!
We have bonus episodes and playtests up on our Patreon! So if you have the ability to support the show, we would love to see you there. And in return we have blog posts, bonus audio, badges, and more! Plus all our patrons have the chance to appear in our rooms as NPC's.
Have questions, comments, puzzles, or anything else? Send us an email, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Our spooky theme song for this arc is courtesy of Purple Planet. Check them out for all your fun music needs.

Apr 17, 2018 • 56min
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 brilliant. You can also check out a blog about the DnD campaign she is running, and if you want to see her artwork, you can also follow her on twitter
Make sure to check out Kid Tested Mother Approved, and tell them we sent you!
We'll be performing a live show at the Up the Game conference in the Netherlands. If you are attending the conference, make sure to check it out, and say hi afterwards. The episode will also be recorded and uploaded.... at some time in the future.
If you want to play the room yourself, or see the supplementary puzzles as you listen, the links are below:
Full room write-up and GM notes
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 || Facebook || RSS
Follow us on Twitch!
We have bonus episodes and playtests up on our Patreon! So if you have the ability to support the show, we would love to see you there. And in return we have blog posts, bonus audio, badges, and more! Plus all our patrons have the chance to appear in our rooms as NPC's.
Have questions, comments, puzzles, or anything else? Send us an email, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Our spooky theme song for this arc is courtesy of Purple Planet. Check them out for all your fun music needs.

Apr 4, 2018 • 1h 1min
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'll be performing a live show at the Up the Game conference in the Netherlands. If you are attending the conference, make sure to check it out, and say hi afterwards. The episode will also be recorded and uploaded.... at some time in the future.
If you want to play the room yourself, or see the supplementary puzzles as you listen, the links are below:
Full room write-up and GM notes
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 || Facebook || RSS
Follow us on Twitch!
We have bonus episodes and playtests up on our Patreon! So if you have the ability to support the show, we would love to see you there. And in return we have blog posts, bonus audio, badges, and more! Plus all our patrons have the chance to appear in our rooms as NPC's.
Have questions, comments, puzzles, or anything else? Send us an email, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Our spooky theme song for this arc is courtesy of Purple Planet. Check them out for all your fun music needs.

Mar 21, 2018 • 1h 1min
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 your next conference or group event, be sure to check out their large events options!
www.enigmaroom.com.au
www.enigmaroom.com.au/large-events
If you want to play the room yourself, or see the supplementary puzzles as you listen, the links are below:
Full room write-up and GM notes
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 || Facebook || RSS
Follow us on Twitch!
We have bonus episodes and playtests up on our Patreon! So if you have the ability to support the show, we would love to see you there. And in return we have blog posts, bonus audio, badges, and more! Plus all our patrons have the chance to appear in our rooms as NPC's.
Have questions, comments, puzzles, or anything else? Send us an email, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Our spooky theme song for this arc is courtesy of Purple Planet. Check them out for all your fun music needs.
The plastic thumping sounds for this episode were from Betchkal on Freesound
The bird sounds were a mixture of recordings from Kyster, LG, and Blouhond on Freesound.

Mar 7, 2018 • 53min
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 links are below:
Full room write-up and GM notes
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 || Facebook || RSS
Follow us on Twitch!
We have bonus episodes and playtests up on our Patreon! So if you have the ability to support the show, we would love to see you there. And in return we have blog posts, bonus audio, badges, and more! Plus all our patrons have the chance to appear in our rooms as NPC's.
Have questions, comments, puzzles, or anything else? Send us an email, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Our spooky theme song for this arc is courtesy of Purple Planet. Check them out for all your fun music needs.
We also sampled some sounds from Freesound including a wind-effect by Inspector J

Feb 21, 2018 • 59min
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 hear his hands as they hold sticks and drum on drums. His band The Blindfolds have released a new album called Smoke and Mirrors, check it out!
Also, make sure you check out Advanced Sagebrush and Shootouts for your comedy/roleplaying fix!
If you want to play the room yourself, or see the supplementary puzzles as you listen, the links are below:
Full room write-up and GM notes
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 || Facebook || RSS
Follow us on Twitch!
We have bonus episodes and playtests up on our Patreon! So if you have the ability to support the show, we would love to see you there. And in return we have blog posts, bonus audio, badges, and more! Plus all our patrons have the chance to appear in our rooms as NPC's.
Have questions, comments, puzzles, or anything else? Send us an email, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Our spooky theme song for this arc is courtesy of Purple Planet. Check them out for all your fun music needs.

Feb 7, 2018 • 1h 3min
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 to play the room yourself, or see the supplementary puzzles as you listen, the links are below:
Full room write-up and GM notes
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 || Facebook || RSS
Follow us on Twitch!
We have bonus episodes and playtests up on our Patreon! So if you have the ability to support the show, we would love to see you there. And in return we have blog posts, bonus audio, badges, and more! Plus all our patrons have the chance to appear in our rooms as NPC's.
Have questions, comments, puzzles, or anything else? Send us an email, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Our spooky theme song for this arc is courtesy of Purple Planet. Check them out for all your fun music needs.

Jan 13, 2018 • 42min
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 here: https://discord.gg/AH9MZqM
Check out our second podcast, Solve This Murder!
Website || iTunes || Twitter || Instagram || Facebook || RSS
Follow us on Twitch!
We have bonus episodes and playtests up on our Patreon! So if you have the ability to support the show, we would love to see you there. And in return we have blog posts, bonus audio, badges, and more! Plus all our patrons have the chance to appear in our rooms as NPC's.
Have questions, comments, puzzles, or anything else? Send us an email, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter


