{"id":154734,"date":"2025-02-25T14:02:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T19:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/?p=154734"},"modified":"2025-02-20T15:03:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T20:03:24","slug":"repod-season-8-key-moments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2025\/02\/25\/repod-season-8-key-moments\/","title":{"rendered":"REPOD Season 8 Key Moments &#8211; Editor&#8217;s Choice by Steve Ewing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let&#8217;s revisit most interesting, entertaining, and impactful moments from REPOD Season 8.<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"REPOD Season 8 Key Moments, Editor\u2019s Choice by Steve Ewing\" 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=eragf-17fb3eb-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\"><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\/G1RARaJeBi0?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<p>Can&#8217;t wait for the next season REPOD? Don\u2019t worry, Season 9 of the podcast will be back in the very near future. To pass the time until then, have a listen to some memorable clips our editor Steve Ewing selected from each episode of Season 8. And there&#8217;s a bonus clip from the brand new show <em>PG&#8217;s Playhouse<\/em>! It\u2019s perfect for new listeners of this podcast or fans who want to relive their favorite moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" data-attachment-id=\"156370\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/repod-key-moments-s8\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/REPOD-Key-moments-s8.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1000,563\" 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=\"REPOD Key moments s8\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/REPOD-Key-moments-s8.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/REPOD-Key-moments-s8.jpg\" alt=\"Hero image REPOD season 8 Key Moments, Editor's Choice by Steve Ewing. man in black hoodie with glasses and goatee. man in shirt with headphones and microphone and beard. Asian woman in safari outfit, smiling, with a machete over her shoulder\" class=\"wp-image-156370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/REPOD-Key-moments-s8.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/REPOD-Key-moments-s8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/REPOD-Key-moments-s8-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/REPOD-Key-moments-s8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/REPOD-Key-moments-s8-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This season we welcomed many talented escape room owners &amp; designers: Fro creates memorable stories at <em>Boxaroo<\/em>, Jeroen built an incredible romp through real trains with <em>Demise of the Gricers<\/em>, and Curtis &amp; Derek at <em>Escape Ventures<\/em> build amazing escape rooms at incredible speeds. Don\u2019t miss Francine &amp; Victor talking about what it feels like to finish an epic project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also invited returning guest Elan Lee to discuss his new Netflix show based on <em>Exploding Kittens <\/em>and his <em>Survivor<\/em> party game. Game &amp; puzzle creators Sandy Weisz, Oskar Van Deventer, and Brooke Breit came on to talk about the finer points of balancing challenge and fun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Performers David Kwong and Yannick Trapman-O\u2019Brien reflected on the ups and downs of their careers and the personal philosophies that have come out of that. And in Episode 11, escape room super-enthusiast Sera Dodd brought us one of the most emotionally powerful episodes yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We end the look-back with a <em>Connections<\/em>-like game from our new podcast, <em>PG\u2019s Playhouse.&nbsp;<\/em><br><br>If you want even more podcast episodes, consider joining our<a href=\"http:\/\/patreon.com\/roomescapeartist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Patreon<\/a>. For only $5 a month, you\u2019ll get access to our Bonus Aftershow, which is a more casual conversation with each guest.<\/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, and COGS. 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 is rolling out Instant Bookings directly via the app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Escape Room Owners can join the <a href=\"https:\/\/morty.app\/s\/morty-partner-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Morty Partner Program<\/a> for in-app bookings.<\/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-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thank-you-to-our-sponsors\">Topics Discussed in this Episode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>0:49 &#8211; Episode 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2024\/10\/01\/exploding-onto-netflix-elan-lee-repod-s8e1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exploding Onto Netflix: Elan Lee<\/a>: Elan discusses his devotion to getting board game instructions right and how he approached the process with his new <em>Survivor<\/em> party game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6:27 &#8211; Episode 2:<a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2024\/10\/08\/puzzles-prestidigitation-magician-david-kwong-repod-s8e2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Puzzles &amp; Prestidigitation: Magician David Kwong<\/a>: David Kwong explains his show <em>The Enigmatist<\/em> \u2013 an immersive evening of magic, puzzles, and cryptography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:07 &#8211; Episode 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2024\/10\/15\/boxaroo-fro-myers-repod-s8e3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The User-Centric Design of Boxaroo with Fro Myers<\/a>: Fro reflects on what he feels makes a Boxaroo game so unique and consistently special, with a focus on how he designs with the escape room guests in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15:54 &#8211; Episode 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2024\/10\/22\/comedy-collaboration-brooke-breit-creative-director-jackbox-games-repod-s8e4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Comedy &amp; Collaboration: Brooke Breit, Creative Director at Jackbox Games<\/a>: Brooke talks about her experience in the Second City improv show, and how it influenced her work producing Jackbox Party Packs. She also mentions her inside joke with comedic actor Jack McBrayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>21:31 &#8211; Episode 5: <a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2024\/10\/29\/epic-engrossing-jeroen-vanhasselt-demise-gricers-repod-s8e5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Epic &amp; Engrossing: Jeroen van Hasselt, Co-Creator of Demise of the Gricers<\/a>: Jeroen talks about <em>Demise of the Gricers<\/em>, an immersive experience that takes place on real trains in a train yard. He discusses where the name comes from and the design pillars of the game\u2019s creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>28:02 &#8211; Sponsor Break: Morty, Buzzshot, COGS by Clockwork Dog, and Patreon supporters like you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>30:42 &#8211; Episode 6: <a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2024\/11\/05\/celebrating-ten-years-room-escape-artist-repod-s8e6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Celebrating Ten Years of Room Escape Artist<\/a>: David and Peih-Gee welcome Lisa Spira to celebrate 10 years of Room Escape Artist. Lisa and David relate the story of how the site came to be.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>37:00 &#8211; Episode 7: <a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2024\/11\/12\/yannick-trapman-obrien-undersigned-repod-s8e7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Audience of One: Yannick Trapman-O\u2019Brien, Creator of Undersigned<\/a>: Yannick talks about the importance of the creative reps he\u2019s put in over the course of his career. He mentions the concept of a performer passing the \u201cbladder test\u201d and how doctors can improve their bedside manner using role-play.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>43:20 &#8211; Episode 8: <a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2024\/11\/19\/move-fast-make-things-the-escape-ventures-repod-s8e8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Move Fast &amp; Make Things: The Escape Ventures<\/a>: Derek Townsley and Curtis Ratliff describe their process for building their Central Florida escape rooms with super-speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>49:39 &#8211; Episode 9:<a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2024\/11\/26\/mechanical-puzzles-oskar-van-deventer-repod-s8e9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Mechanical Puzzles: Oskar van Deventer<\/a>: Oskar talks about designing physical puzzles for escape rooms and how he approaches the art of achieving the correct difficulty level in a puzzle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>54:56 &#8211; Episode 10: <a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2024\/12\/03\/elegance-in-puzzles-sandy-weisz-the-mystery-league-repod-s8e10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elegance in Puzzles: Sandy Weisz, The Mystery League<\/a>: Sandy tells the story of how he designed and ran an escape room on a private jet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1:00:22 &#8211; Episode 11: <a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2024\/12\/10\/sera-dodd-repod-s8e11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Life Lessons from 3,000 Escape Rooms: Sera Dodd<\/a>: Sera reflects on the ingrained human need for story and play. She also advocates for the inclusion of more content warnings in escape rooms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1:06:07 &#8211; Episode 12: <a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2024\/12\/17\/francine-boon-victor-van-doorn-sherlocked-repod-s8e12\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Wonder Factory: Francine Boon &amp; Victor van Doorn of Sherlocked<\/a>: Francine and Victor describe the emotional journey of finishing their ambitious escape room, <em>The Alchemist.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1:12:59 &#8211; PG\u2019s Playhouse Episode 5: <a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2025\/01\/21\/pgs-playhouse-5-escape-this-podcast-dani-siller-bill-sunderland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Escape This Podcast (ft. 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