{"id":142303,"date":"2024-04-09T10:01:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T14:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/?p=142303"},"modified":"2024-04-09T12:06:52","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T16:06:52","slug":"repod-s7e5-the-secrets-of-wild-heart-ranch-blake-hodges-koch-thomas-meston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2024\/04\/09\/repod-s7e5-the-secrets-of-wild-heart-ranch-blake-hodges-koch-thomas-meston\/","title":{"rendered":"REPOD S7E5: The Secrets of Wild Heart Ranch: Blake Hodges-Koch &amp; Thomas Meston"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe title=\"REPOD S7E5 - The Secrets of Wild Heart Ranch: Blake Hodges-Koch &#038; Thomas Meston\" allowtransparency=\"true\" height=\"150\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/player-v2\/?i=wwwn5-15d5368-pb&#038;from=pb6admin&#038;share=1&#038;download=1&#038;rtl=0&#038;fonts=Tahoma&#038;skin=1b1b1b&#038;font-color=auto&#038;logo_link=episode_page&#038;btn-skin=60a0c8\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aDDVJ6eafDE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cThe most Myst-like experience I have had in real life\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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 &#8220;Start Here.&#8221; Before long, you&#8217;re uncovering secrets about Grandpa Ray and going on adventures out into the desert. And what is hidden behind those locked doors in the courtyard?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blake Hodges-Koch and Thomas Meston have created magic in Joshua Tree \u2013 an escape room-esque immersive experience packaged in an Airbnb.  By discovering secrets and solving hidden puzzles in a place you&#8217;re calling home, the story starts to come alive and the characters become real. Delightful little touches like the custom soundtrack that plays throughout the property add to the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1274\" height=\"717\" data-attachment-id=\"142301\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/hero-image-repod-s7e5-wild-heart-ranch\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hero-image-REPOD-S7E5-Wild-Heart-Ranch.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1274,717\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Hero image REPOD S7E5 Wild Heart Ranch\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hero-image-REPOD-S7E5-Wild-Heart-Ranch-1024x576.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hero-image-REPOD-S7E5-Wild-Heart-Ranch.jpg\" alt=\"hero image for repod S7E5 titled The secrets of wild heart ranch Blake hodges-koch &amp; Thomas Meston. there's a waveform, and below, from left to right, a man in glasses and black hoodie with REA logo, black and white image of man in suit in desert looking to the right, black and white image of man in cowboy shirt and sunglasses, image of asian woman in safari hat and jacket with pink flower in her hair holding a machete while smiling\" class=\"wp-image-142301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hero-image-REPOD-S7E5-Wild-Heart-Ranch.jpg 1274w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hero-image-REPOD-S7E5-Wild-Heart-Ranch-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hero-image-REPOD-S7E5-Wild-Heart-Ranch-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hero-image-REPOD-S7E5-Wild-Heart-Ranch-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hero-image-REPOD-S7E5-Wild-Heart-Ranch-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hero-image-REPOD-S7E5-Wild-Heart-Ranch-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1274px) 100vw, 1274px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Time spent in an experience truly aids immersion, and nothing quite beats living in it for the weekend. Blake and Thomas put a lot of love and effort into crafting a home that&#8217;s comfortable, appealing, and with plenty of mysteries to discover. It was especially fun to hear how appreciative they are of the escape room community embracing of their project. As David puts it, even after playing a thousand escape rooms, Wild Heart Ranch still managed to surprise and delight him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thank-you-to-our-sponsors\">Thank You to Our Sponsors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: Morty App, Buzzshot, COGS, and RECON Los Angeles. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/morty.app\/repod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"758\" data-attachment-id=\"103024\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/asset-264x\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x.png\" data-orig-size=\"1174,869\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Asset 26@4x\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-1024x758.png\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-1024x758.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-1024x758.png 1024w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-768x568.png 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-685x507.png 685w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x.png 1174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size has-custom-lineheight mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\" style=\"line-height:1;font-size:51px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mortyapp.com\/repod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Morty<\/strong><\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\">Morty is a free app for discovering, planning, tracking, and reviewing your escape rooms and other immersive social outings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\"><strong>Morty News: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Morty now features haunt attractions! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morty for Android is here and in public beta. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Special Badge for REPOD listeners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/morty.app\/repod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MortyApp.com\/REPOD<\/strong><\/a> to sign up and get a special badge for our listeners. (This works for existing users too!) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"341\" data-attachment-id=\"112962\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/buzzshot-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"663,341\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"buzzshot logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Buzzshot logo featuring a rounded square with a white &quot;Z&quot; surrounded by stylized z shaped graphics\" class=\"wp-image-112962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg 663w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/repod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buzzshot<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\"><strong>Special Offer for REPOD Listeners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus <strong>20% off <\/strong>your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/repod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>buzzshot.com\/repod<\/strong><\/a> to learn more about this exclusive offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cogs.show\/#start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"351\" data-attachment-id=\"125398\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/cogs-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,351\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cogs logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg\" alt=\"logo for COGS, the C looks like a gear, and it's white text over a purple background\" class=\"wp-image-125398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo-768x337.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cogs.show\/#start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COGS<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software\/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug &amp; play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code.&nbsp;Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\"><strong>Special Offer for REPOD Listeners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\">REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at <a href=\"https:\/\/cogs.show\/#start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>cogs.show<\/strong><\/a>. Use code <strong>REPOD<\/strong> at checkout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"787\" data-attachment-id=\"136024\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/recon-24-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RECON-24-Logo.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,787\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"RECON 24 Logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RECON-24-Logo.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RECON-24-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"RECON 24 Los Angeles logo with a spotlight shining a light on the RECON triangle.\" class=\"wp-image-136024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RECON-24-Logo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RECON-24-Logo-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RECON-24-Logo-150x148.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RECON-24-Logo-768x756.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\"><a href=\"https:\/\/realityescapecon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RECON &#8211; The Reality Escape Convention<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Our convention, RECON, will be in Los Angeles, California at the Hilton Los Angeles\/ Universal City on August 18th &amp; 19th, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RECON offers a curated collection of talks and experiences exploring the business and art of escape room and immersive game creation. All are welcome at this event that is crafted around professionals and aspiring professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets are on sale now at <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.realityescapecon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RealityEscapeCon.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\"><strong>Special Offer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\">If you buy your ticket by May 1, you\u2019ll get&nbsp;<strong>priority session selection<\/strong>&nbsp;for <em>Imagi-Ne\u2019er-Do-Wells<\/em> and <em>The 49 Boxes<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"topics-discussed-in-this-episode\">Topics Discussed in this Episode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>00:00 Welcome to the Reality Escape Pod!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>00:13 Sponsor Break: COGS by Clockwork Dog, Interactive Show Controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>02:06 Introducing Wild Heart Ranch: Escape Room Meets Airbnb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>07:35 Origin Stories and The First Project: <em>Dreamlink<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12:24 The Journey to Joshua Tree: Finding Home and Inspiration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15:28 Who is Wild Heart Ranch For? Evolving Audience and Experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>18:50 Sponsor Break: Morty App, Discover and Track Escape Rooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20:20 Being Embraced by the Escape Room Community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>26:20 Sponsor Break: Buzzshot, Escape Room Marketing Software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>28:05 Design Inspiration: The Influence of Disneyland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>32:50 Crafting the World of Wild Heart Ranch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>37:45 The Custom Soundtrack at Wild Heart Ranch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>41:57 Navigating Hints and Puzzles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>43:20 Marketing Challenges With Airbnb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>48:15 Tips and Advice for Future Visitors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>52:19 The Ripped Bodice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>54:47 Future Projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:01:30 Bonus Story: Wooing with Escape Rooms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leave us a voicemail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Got a question or thought for the podcast? You can submit a voice recording by calling the Room Escape Artist not-so-hotline that always goes straight to voicemail (551-227-7273).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"resources-mentioned-in-this-episode\">Resources Mentioned in this Episode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildheartranchjt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wild Heart Ranch website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2024\/01\/16\/wild-heart-ranch-2023-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">REA Review of Wild Heart Ranch<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blakehodges.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blake Hodges website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therippedbodicela.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Ripped Bodice website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: KWHR Radio\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; 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When the pandemic hit, it gave Blake the perfect opportunity to pivot from his career in film to his new and true passion: immersive experience and escape room design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blake and his longtime creative partner Thomas Meston dived headfirst into the creation of Wild Heart Ranch. Opening in a simplified version on Labor Day 2020, Blake and Thomas spent the next couple of years refining and upgrading The Ranch. Blake also created the tabletop card game Invasion: Joshua Tree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blake and Thomas are now in development on a new Escape Room project in Twentynine Palms. When he&#8217;s not digging holes in the desert, Blake enjoys snowboarding, escape rooms, exploring the desert, concerts, and ping-pong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Thomas Meston<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"443\" height=\"431\" data-attachment-id=\"142302\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/thomasmeston_headshot-thomas-meston\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ThomasMeston_headshot-Thomas-Meston.png\" data-orig-size=\"443,431\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ThomasMeston_headshot &amp;#8211; Thomas Meston\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ThomasMeston_headshot-Thomas-Meston.png\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ThomasMeston_headshot-Thomas-Meston.png\" alt=\"black and white image of man in cowboy shirt and sunglasses standing in the desert\" class=\"wp-image-142302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ThomasMeston_headshot-Thomas-Meston.png 443w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ThomasMeston_headshot-Thomas-Meston-300x292.png 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ThomasMeston_headshot-Thomas-Meston-150x146.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thomasandthemestones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@thomasandthemestones<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thomas started his creative journey in the theater at the age of 13, but has continually been drawn to the power of technology and its influence on storytelling. Often finding himself switching between the \u201cmad inventor\u201d and the \u201cperformer\u201d role, he finds comfort somewhere in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> After graduating with a B.A. in Theatre from UC Irvine in 2008, Thomas moved to L.A, and delved head first into experimental theater and film production. In addition to putting on strange plays in many living rooms of LA, Thomas dipped his toes in performative tech after building bizarre installations for warehouse art parties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2012, Thomas met long time creative partner, Blake Hodges, and bonded over rock climbing and their love of David Lynch films. Working collaboratively with some incredibly talented and driven people, Blake and Thomas explored filmmaking, screenwriting, and ultimately immersive experience design. Over the last 6 years, Thomas and Blake have designed multiple immersive and gamified experiences throughout LA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the pandemic arrived in 2019, Blake and Thomas decided to pivot from all their other endeavors to go \u201call in\u201d on building out a mystical, mysterious, and puzzle-filled overnight desert destination of their dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"support-repod\">Support REPOD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/patreon.com\/roomescapeartist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Subscribe to Patreon for bonus content<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please rate and review our podcast!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for listening!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support Room Escape Artist&#8217;s Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots of ways to support Room Escape Artist, like buying from <a aria-label=\"Amazon (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/roomescapeart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6220&amp;awinaffid=651019&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Etsy<\/a> after clicking into the links included in this post or backing us on <a aria-label=\"Patreon (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/roomescapeartist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Patreon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The money that we make from these helps us to grow the site and continue to add more value to the community that we love so much. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cThe most Myst-like experience I have had in real life\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":142301,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[586398298,586398217,586398505],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-142303","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-reality-escape-pod","category-san-bernardino","category-wild-heart-ranch"],"acf":[],"is_reblog":null,"post_id":null,"blog_id":null,"_yoast_wpseo_primary_category":"586398298","yoast-structured-data-blocks-images-cache":null,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"escape room podcast","_yoast_wpseo_linkdex":"53","_yoast_wpseo_content_score":"60","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Wild Heart Ranch is a magical escape room AirBnB in the desert near Joshua Tree, California. 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