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Reality Escape Pod - Escape Rooms & Immersive Games

David Spira & Peih-Gee Law
Escape Rooms
The 49 Boxes
Immersive Gaming
Recon
The Ladder
Wild Heart Ranch
Disney
Gotham City
Alternate Reality Games
Augmented Reality
Time Mission
Activate
Lab Rat
Hatch Escapes
Confusion Escapes
Escape Room Design
Jubensha
Challenge Arcades
Musical Theater
Theater Production

Your hosts David Spira & Peih-Gee Law explore immersive gaming from all angles. Our guests have made awesome stuff: ARGs, puzzle hunts, tabletop games, and of course, escape rooms. Our aim is to bring together different segments of the gaming world and share ideas between them.

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" We're evolving the [escape room] experience towards something that's more theatrical, with puzzling, gaming, and immersive art all together."

Magnifico is currently (as of November 2025) the top escape room in the world, as voted on by experienced... more

"Bringing the escape room to the classroom."

I might be just a teeny bit obsessed with disguising learning as play, and being tricked into learning. There is a joy to figuring things out for yourself, and iterating on past knowledge to further your ... more

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"Quietly ambitious and a bit unhinged."

Somewhere in the Midwest, a talented young couple is quietly building an escape room empire. Their company, 60 to Escape, has over 12 different escape rooms across 3 locations, a puzzle-filled mini-golf experi... more

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"  Think of it as a wild Midwestern version of the MIT mystery hunt  for a slightly different crowd where people drink quite a bit more."

For three whole days, over 10,000 trivia challengers descend on the tiny town of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, for ... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Bellow
Educational technologist and CEO of Breakout EDU
Breakout EDU
Episode: S10E6 - Play as Learning: Breakout EDU with Adam Bellow
Stephen Kristof
Co-creator of 62 Escape, haunter with Realm of Terror Haunted House
62 Escape
Episode: S10E5 - Ambitious and Unhinged: Stephen & Stevie Kristof of 60 to Escape
Stevie Kristof
Co-creator of 62 Escape, special effects makeup artist
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Episode: S10E5 - Ambitious and Unhinged: Stephen & Stevie Kristof of 60 to Escape
Jim Oliva
Organizer and host of The World's Largest Trivia Contest and radio personality at WWSP90FM
WWSP90FM
Episode: S10E4 - The Worlds Largest Trivia Contest with Jim "The Oz" Oliva
Will Rutherford
Owner of Escape Artist Greenville
Escape Artist Greenville
Episode: S10E3 - Will & Kim Rutherford, Escape Artist Greenville
Kim Rutherford
Owner of Escape Artist Greenville
Escape Artist Greenville
Episode: S10E3 - Will & Kim Rutherford, Escape Artist Greenville
Barry Joseph
Author and educator, known for his work on puzzles and Sondheim.
Episode: S10E2 - Exploring Stephen Sondheim's Deep Relationship with Puzzles (ft. Barry Joseph)
Will Shortz
Puzzle master and crossword editor for The New York Times since 1993.
NPR, The New York Times
Episode: S10E1 - Will Shortz, The Puzzle Master
James Douberly
Captain of Death and Mayhem, creator of puzzles for MIT Mystery Hunt
MIT
Episode: Season 9, Best of the REPOD Bonus Show

Hosts

David Spira
Co-host with expertise in immersive gaming and social puzzles.
Peih-Gee Law
Co-host and reality show veteran with a focus on immersive experiences.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 202 ratings
  • Nerdy in all the best ways

    Always smart, always accessible, and always fun. The dynamic between David and Peih-Gee is great, and they continue to bring in a fascinating assortment of creative people as guests. It is often (although not always) focused on escape rooms, but I think the insights and ideas would be valuable to anybody interested in any type of immersive entertainment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jacobsw
    United States3 months ago
  • Wall to wall useful content

    As an escape room enthusiast I love talking about and learning everything I can about escape rooms, industry leaders and trends. This podcast is a front row seat to leaders and creators that I would never have access to otherwise. Keep them coming. Thanks !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andy Mintzer
    United States3 months ago
  • A must for any escape room enthusiast (and many others!)

    This is truly a wonderful podcast that prioritizes a diverse array of guests in the escape room and broader immersive industries.

    David and Peih-Gee are excellent hosts with excellent chemistry with thoughtful insights into these industries. They offer kind, insightful questions to their guests and are strong advocates for the progression of the escape room industry from a safety and accessibility perspectives.

    I can’t recommend this podcast enough, their bonus shows on Patreon are an excelle... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CARasnake
    United States3 months ago
  • New idea for Escape Game room future

    Dear Reality Escape Pod,

    as for next idea to talk about future idea about Universal and Escape room company to build

    both Orange County like Santa Ana, Anaheim,

    and Universal Citywalk in Los Angeles in California USA to build

    3 more UNIVERSAL’s GREAT MOVIE ESCAPE to build more rooms attractions

    include “BACK TO THE FUTURE”, “JURASSIC WORLD”, “JAWS”, “CARL LAMMLE’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1925 version), and also WICKED escape room

    attraction to hire casting Cynthia Everio as Elpha... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LetTheMagicIdeasBegins
    United States3 months ago
  • I’ve never missed an episode

    This is truly the perfect podcast, combining all my interests in one: escape rooms, immersive theatre, and Survivor. I love the behind the scenes stories we get about the industry, the game recommendations, and the banter of the hosts. Highly recommend listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EscapeReality55
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners rave about the engaging and informative content, highlighting the chemistry between the hosts as a standout feature.
The diverse array of guests allows for intriguing insights and discussions, appealing to both casual listeners and industry professionals.
Many appreciate the access to behind-the-scenes perspectives from prominent figures in immersive gaming and escape rooms.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#70
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#71
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#72
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Apple Podcasts
#73
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Apple Podcasts
#83
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Apple Podcasts
#162
Singapore/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S10E5 - Ambitious and Unhinged: Stephen & Stevie Kristof of 60 to Escape
Q: What has your experience been like operating escape rooms inside big shopping malls?
We aimed to find valuable real estate within malls to ensure high foot traffic and visibility, even though some perceive mall escape rooms negatively.
S10E4 - The Worlds Largest Trivia Contest with Jim "The Oz" Oliva
Q: How do teams participate in this contest?
Teams call into the station with their answers using phone banks, which maintains the chaos and excitement.
S10E4 - The Worlds Largest Trivia Contest with Jim "The Oz" Oliva
Q: Can you tell us what is the world's largest trivia contest? How does it work?
It starts at 6 o'clock Friday night, on a Friday in April, and there are eight questions asked each hour for 54 hours.
S10E3 - Will & Kim Rutherford, Escape Artist Greenville
Q: How do you develop your team and cultivate that culture?
Will and Kim emphasize open communication and collaboration with their team, encouraging them to bring their unique talents to the table.
S10E3 - Will & Kim Rutherford, Escape Artist Greenville
Q: What do each of you focus on and where did you develop those skills?
Will focuses on tech and gameplay design, while Kim emphasizes woodworking and prop fabrication.

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This show is a gateway into the multifaceted world of immersive gaming, punctuated by engaging discussions with creators from diverse backgrounds, including escape rooms, puzzle hunts, and tabletop games. Common themes include innovative game design, storytelling, and the exploration of the immersive experience. The hosts, known for their lively chemistry, actively seek out insights from industry leaders, making complex topics accessible and entertaining for listeners. Featuring a blend of humor and profound industry knowledge, content often addresses emerging trends, creative challenges, and the evolution of gaming experiences, providing a wealth of information for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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1. PG’s Playhouse: Puzzles, games, trivia, & general nerdery
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Recent guests on Reality Escape Pod include:

1. Adam Bellow
2. Stephen Kristof
3. Stevie Kristof
4. Jim Oliva
5. Will Rutherford
6. Kim Rutherford
7. Barry Joseph
8. Will Shortz

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