{"id":158633,"date":"2025-04-22T10:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T14:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/?p=158633"},"modified":"2025-04-21T19:15:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T23:15:03","slug":"s9e2-neil-patrick-harris-jonathan-bayme-box-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2025\/04\/22\/s9e2-neil-patrick-harris-jonathan-bayme-box-two\/","title":{"rendered":"REPOD S9E2: \u200aEmpirically Impossible: Neil Patrick Harris &amp; Jonathan Bayme, Box  Two"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe title=\"S9E2 - REPOD S9E2: \u200aEmpirically Impossible: Neil Patrick Harris &#038; Jonathan Bayme, Box Two\" 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=74ybi-1886190-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-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><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\/jPYcBlMUDdo?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\">&#8220;\u200aAm I really playing with Neil Patrick Harris?&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In keeping with the theme of <em>Box Two<\/em>, Neil Patrick Harris is back for his second appearance on our podcast. And not only that, he also brought a friend. Jonathan Bayme, CEO of theory11, is a longtime collaborator and Neil&#8217;s bestie. They first met at a magic show Jonathan created for the Nomad Hotel in New York. Neil and Jonathan quickly bonded over a shared passion for elevating the art of magic, a deep appreciation for fine craftsmanship, and creating experiences full of wonder and joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"505\" data-attachment-id=\"158691\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/hero-repod-s9e2-box-two-nph-jonathan-bayme\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hero-REPOD-S9E2-Box-Two-NPH-Jonathan-Bayme.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"900,505\" 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 REPOD S9E2 Box Two NPH Jonathan Bayme\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hero-REPOD-S9E2-Box-Two-NPH-Jonathan-Bayme.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hero-REPOD-S9E2-Box-Two-NPH-Jonathan-Bayme.jpg\" alt=\"hero image for Season 9 featuring Neil Patrick Harris and Jonathan Bayme, Box Two. featuring david spira and Peih-Gee Law, along with images of Neil Patrick Harris and Jonathan Bayme\" class=\"wp-image-158691\" style=\"width:884px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hero-REPOD-S9E2-Box-Two-NPH-Jonathan-Bayme.jpg 900w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hero-REPOD-S9E2-Box-Two-NPH-Jonathan-Bayme-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hero-REPOD-S9E2-Box-Two-NPH-Jonathan-Bayme-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hero-REPOD-S9E2-Box-Two-NPH-Jonathan-Bayme-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hero-REPOD-S9E2-Box-Two-NPH-Jonathan-Bayme-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Jonathan created his company, theory11, with the goal of crafting magic tricks and playing cards that not only worked flawlessly, but were also beautiful to look at. Jonathan worked with Neil to produce <em>Box Two<\/em>, which was created with a very similar aesthetic and vibe. They very candidly explained the thought process behind design decisions such as relying on an online chat interface, and how they achieved certain magical effects. <em>Box Two<\/em> is gorgeous, with hefty props that felt good and looked good. I especially enjoyed hearing about the playtesting and mechanical process behind producing such a complicated boxed game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jonathan also shares his secret to networking. Whether it&#8217;s about tracking down JJ Abrams, or writing weekly emails at twelve years old to David Copperfield&#8217;s longtime executive producer, I really enjoyed his stories of perseverance when it comes to making connections. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out our first interview with <a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2021\/06\/15\/repod-s2e1-neil-patrick-harris-box-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NPH in Season 2, Episode 1.<\/a><\/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: Weldwood Marketing, Buzzshot, COGS, and Hive: The Race to Save Time Puzzle Hunt. 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-full has-lightbox\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weldwoodmarketing.com\/repod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-attachment-id=\"158628\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/weldwood-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weldwood-logo.png\" data-orig-size=\"400,400\" 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=\"weldwood logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weldwood-logo.png\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weldwood-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-158628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weldwood-logo.png 400w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weldwood-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weldwood-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weldwood-logo-100x100.png?crop=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/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:\/\/weldwoodmarketing.com\/repod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Weldwood Marketing<\/strong><\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\">Maximize your online presence with Weldwood Marketing. It&#8217;s a one-stop shop for digital marketing\u2014specializing in web design, SEO, online ads, and best business practices. They can even manage all your integrations so you can track the customer journey from clicking on an ad to booking your game. Let Weldwood help unlock more money for your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Special offer exclusively for REPOD listeners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weldwood rarely offers discounts, but they did for us. REPOD listeners get 15% off Marketing Services for the first 3 months, PLUS $750 off escape room websites. Schedule your Discovery Call and mention REPOD in the notes! Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/weldwoodmarketing.com\/repod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>weldwoodmarketing.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<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<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 has-lightbox\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hivebookgame.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"151\" data-attachment-id=\"159275\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2025\/04\/22\/s9e2-neil-patrick-harris-jonathan-bayme-box-two\/screenshot-2025-04-15-114545\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-15-114545.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"600,151\" 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=\"Screenshot 2025-04-15 114545\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-15-114545.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-15-114545.jpg\" alt=\"reads: Hive: The race to save time\" class=\"wp-image-159275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-15-114545.jpg 600w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-15-114545-300x76.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-15-114545-150x38.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-lightbox\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hive-Madders-Time-Book-1-ebook\/dp\/B0DGK439RF?_encoding=UTF8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6uEteeVuQbAHYj-9yTIZxTeQ-DwHqRkuWBfwOhfgQGlcVWBkdFlNP9T5F41e7iqAWv1q8xr2QGMIPgGVFLBAfQ.vkQF20HBcoJAvZcDmCxnk_5MtwClJsifDLjkKILM-8Y&amp;qid=1741029835&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=madders-of-time-20&amp;linkId=51bcb5089e4910b56eac9ccb9755ed3f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"304\" height=\"445\" data-attachment-id=\"159276\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2025\/04\/22\/s9e2-neil-patrick-harris-jonathan-bayme-box-two\/hive-book-cover\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hive-book-cover.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"304,445\" 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=\"hive book cover\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hive-book-cover.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hive-book-cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-159276\" style=\"width:293px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hive-book-cover.jpg 304w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hive-book-cover-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hive-book-cover-102x150.jpg 102w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hive-book-cover-300x439.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/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:\/\/hivebookgame.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hive: The Race to Save Time Puzzle Hunt<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the new <em>Madders of Time<\/em> series by bestselling author DL Orton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Registration opens May 1, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hive: The Race to Save Time runs from May 16-26, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over $1,000 in Prizes, winners determined by sweepstakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase of the book or free alternative method of entry registration is required to participate, but the e-book will be available for just 99 cents while the hunt is running.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit <a href=\"Hive: The Race to Save Time website\">Hive: The Race to Save Time website<\/a> for more details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4isSadG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Order the Book Now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\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>00:13 Sponsor Break: Cogs By Clockwork Dog, Interactive Show Controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>05:08 How Neil and Jonathan Met<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12:29 What Neil And Jonathan Look for in a Magic Performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>18:12 Sponsor Break: Weldwood Digital Marketing Agency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20:37 Creation of the Theory 11 Playing Cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>29:37 Sponsor Break: Buzzshot, Escape Room Marketing Software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>32:06 Creating <em>Box Two<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>45:48 Sponsor Break: Hive: The Race to Save Time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>48:04 Neil&#8217;s Natural Curiosity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>56:11 Sponsor Break: RECON &amp; PG\u2019s Playhouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>57:18 The Possibility of Box Three<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>01:04:11 Jonathan&#8217;s E-mail Networking Technique<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>01:17:15 Neil&#8217;s Capital One Murder Mystery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>01:21:23 What Comes Next<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>01:27:40 Credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>01:30:28 Bonus Story<\/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? 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