Episodes

Wednesday May 02, 2018
Children of Maesaris - Chapter 7 - School's Out ft. The Wild Optimists
Wednesday May 02, 2018
Wednesday May 02, 2018
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.

Wednesday Apr 18, 2018
Children of Maesaris - Chapter 6 - Stranger Things Season 3 ft. Katie Aldworth
Wednesday Apr 18, 2018
Wednesday Apr 18, 2018
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.

Wednesday Apr 04, 2018
Children of Maesaris - Chapter 5 - Trouble Brewing ft. Nelson Allingham
Wednesday Apr 04, 2018
Wednesday Apr 04, 2018
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.

Wednesday Mar 21, 2018
Wednesday Mar 21, 2018
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.

Wednesday Mar 07, 2018
Children of Maesaris - Chapter 3 - Small Medium at Large ft Lucy O'Brien
Wednesday Mar 07, 2018
Wednesday Mar 07, 2018
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

Wednesday Feb 21, 2018
Children of Maesaris - Chapter 2 - Dead Man's Chest ft. Rob Ferrante
Wednesday Feb 21, 2018
Wednesday Feb 21, 2018
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.

Wednesday Feb 07, 2018
Children of Maesaris - Chapter 1 - Security Sacrificed ft. Derek Glascock
Wednesday Feb 07, 2018
Wednesday Feb 07, 2018
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.

Saturday Jan 13, 2018
Bonus Episode: Making a Puzzle
Saturday Jan 13, 2018
Saturday Jan 13, 2018
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

Thursday Jan 04, 2018
Bonus Episode: Making a Room
Thursday Jan 04, 2018
Thursday Jan 04, 2018
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
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

Wednesday Dec 06, 2017
Episode 15: 20,000 Puzzles Under The Sea ft. Dave Anspach
Wednesday Dec 06, 2017
Wednesday Dec 06, 2017
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@dcagames.com
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