Best Escaperooms Podcasts (2024)

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GO 122 - Taking Less With Glen Van Peski of Gossamer Gear 1:10:20

11d ago1:10:20

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Glen Van Peski is a retired engineer best know for accidentally starting the ultralight backpacking company Gossamer Gear. He recently published take less. do more., a book reflecting on his adventures in life and nature and how they’ve lead him to gratitude and generosity. Jason and Glen spoke one morning about a boyhood cross-country cycling trip…

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Guerrilla (Haunt) Marketing and Other Creative Marketing Tips with FearWorm 1:04:21

16d ago1:04:21

1:04:21

How do I get more people to attend my Haunt? What does it take to stand out in today's market? Are there creative ways to grab attention without spending too much? We answer these questions and more in this Master Class with Laura Kilpatrick from FearWorm Hauntvertising. Become a member at HauntersToolbox.com to join our next Master Class. Start & …

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GO 121 - Tiny Home Dweller Morgan McShea Connects With Nature 1:19:14

26d ago1:19:14

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Morgan McShea chased her passions for fashion and filmmaking, but ultimately found disillusionment instead. She unexpectedly discovered a greater purpose in the natural environments of the Pacific Northwest. Jason and Morgan sat on the porch of her tiny home one afternoon discussing her path to sustainable practices, the value of forest bathing, wh…

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GO 120 - Documenting Adventure With Bill Sharpsteen of Mr. Hall’s Trail Guide 1:39:41

1M ago1:39:41

1:39:41

Cub Scout Drop-out Bill Sharpsteen became enamored with outdoor exploration on a high school backpacking trip. His inquisitive sensibilities and desire for adventure lead him to a career as a journalist, photographer, and documentary producer. His latest project is the YouTube channel Mr. Hall’s Trail Guide, a video resource to numerous hiking trai…

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Wall Textures & Techniques: Create Burn Effects, Aging, & Fundamentals 1:55:00

2M ago1:55:00

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Creating realistic scenes requires detailed wall panels. But where do you start? Should you use a light base paint or black? What are simple ways to distress your sets? How do you make charred walls, peeling paint, bubbled paint? What materials do you need to create amazing sets? We answer these questions and more during this Master Class with Scen…

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GO 119 - Canyons Are Calling Shirlz Jocelyn 1:13:40

2M ago1:13:40

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Utah native Shirlz Jocelyn was introduced to canyoneering in 2010, a moment that would alter the course of her future. Her love for the sport would lead her to a stint as a canyon guide, an ongoing job with Imlay Canyon Gear, and the drive to produce a canyoneering focused podcast. She and Jason spoke one evening in Kanab about the draw of canyons,…

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GO 118 - Be Infamous With Jesse St. Louis 1:11:10

2M ago1:11:10

1:11:10

Jesse St. Louis has always been enamored with the chaos of moving water. Yet, an obsessive pursuit of his acting career kept him blind to the natural world around him for many years. A fateful experience atop a waterfall in L.A. would inspire him to reevaluate his identity—ultimately leading him on a path to exploration and adventure travel. Jason …

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Introduction to Animatronics with Ed Gannon 1:44:14

3M ago1:44:14

1:44:14

Let's talk about things that move in your haunted attraction. Yes, animatronics can be complex and scary to attempt by yourself. But what if animatronics weren't as scary as you thought? Join co-host & haunt veteran Ed Gannon as he breaks down some simple takeaways that just might change the way you look at animations. You can also find Ed Gannon a…

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GO 117 - Fun Facts With Super Spy Jessica Leila 1:45:26

3M ago1:45:26

1:45:26

Jessica Leila grew up with parents who wanted her to have every opportunity they had not. Her childhood was filled with love, world travel, and every extracurricular activity imaginable. Despite this, she still struggled with anxiety and an underlying anger. Joining a caving grotto in adulthood would introduce her to a new set of challenging outdoo…

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BONUS05 - Hometown Explorers: Highland Park, IL With Joe Reinstein 17:39

3M ago17:39

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Joe Reinstein has accepted the Wonder Outside 3X3 Challenge! Listen as he shares easily accessible outdoor adventures within 3 minutes, 30 minutes, and 3 hours of his home in Highland Park, IL. Learn about: • Open Lands Lakeshore Preserve at Fort Sheridan • Millennium Park • Kettle Moraine State Forest Watch the video version of this episode at: ht…

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GO 116 - Jerry Nickelsburg, Guided by an Outdoor Epiphany 1:13:32

3M ago1:13:32

1:13:32

In addition to his responsibilities as a father, grandfather, professor, and respected economist; Jerry Nickelsburg has traveled the world pursuing backpacking, mountaineering, SCUBA diving, caving, and more. A California kid raised in Virginia, Jerry was a troubled child with a worrisome future. A camping trip at 11 shifted his perspective, enamor…

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Scare Tactics: How To Scare the Crap Out Of Your Customers 1:10:37

4M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Inside a Haunted Attraction, it's all about the SCARE! But how do you pull it off when your audience gets braver every year? Learn the proper techniques to create that perfect scare that can be effective over and over again. We'll talk about Actor Tools, Set Design, & Scare Techniques. To join us next time LIVE and get this video master class, beco…

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GO 115 - Magician Liz Del Sol Swims With the Sharks 1:22:56

4M ago1:22:56

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Born in Mexico, but raised in Texas, Liz Del Sol always felt an intense draw towards adventure and performing. Naturally, as soon as she graduated from college, she headed for Hollywood to pursue both. A fateful night at a production party would introduce her to the Magic Castle and reveal her inner passion for magic. Liz and Jason spoke one night …

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BONUS04 - Chick-a-Boom! Episode 2: When Nature Calls 44:06

4M ago44:06

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We return to early 2019 for the second episode of Cyndi Wyatt’s live-stream show called Chick-a-Boom!—the by-women for-women panel discussion about the outdoors. Episode 2: When Nature Calls addresses the 3 Ps—peeing, pooping, and periods. Hosted by Cyndi Wyatt and featuring the wisdom of Marilee Valkass, Saveria Tilden, and Liz Thomas. LINKS: Watc…

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GO 114 - Lincoln Stoller and the Climbing Mind 1:13:22

4M ago1:13:22

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Lincoln Stoller was introduced to climbing at the age of thirteen which quickly evolved into mountaineering. Throughout the 70s and 80s he climbed with storied greats such as Fred Beckey. His curious mind lead him to pursuits such as soar plane piloting, diving, exploring foreign cultures, and the studies of physics and psychology. He is the author…

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Wicker Manor: The Journey from Home Haunter to Pro 1:08:08

5M ago1:08:08

1:08:08

Sean Herman takes us through the Wicker Manor and tells us how he will transition from a haunt in his two-car garage into a permanent location. Wicker Manor was featured on ABC’s Great Halloween Fright Fight and also won Best International Haunt in an award show. To start your own haunted attraction business, visit our homebase at HauntersToolbox.c…

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GO 113 - Foraging With Jane Fontana & Mark Fitzsimmons 1:21:48

5M ago1:21:48

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Jane Fontana and Mark Fitzsimmons share a unique lifestyle by modern standards. They live within the Angeles National Forest where practicing self-sufficiency amidst nature is a rewarding pursuit. Foraging, wood-working, wine-making, and bee-keeping are only some of the tasks that keep them occupied. Jason sat with them beneath the boughs of an aco…

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BONUS03 - Hometown Explorers: South Orange, NJ With Dave Boerger 24:02

5M ago24:02

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Dave Boerger has accepted the Wonder Outside 3X3 Challenge! Listen as he shares easily accessible outdoor adventures within 3 minutes, 30 minutes, and 3 hours of his home in South Orange, NJ. Learn about: • South Mountain Reservation • Jockey Hollow • Mohonk Mountain House • The Jersey Devil • The Radium Girls Watch the video version of this episod…

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GO 112 - Justin Pugh is On Rope 1:20:57

5M ago1:20:57

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Justin Pugh’s childhood outdoor experiences were minimal. This began to change while attending university in Florida where he discovered the secret realm of urban exploration. Urbex was his initial gateway to the outdoors—a doorway that exploded open after moving to California and joining a camping trip in the Mojave desert. Justin is now an outdoo…

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Terror in the Corn: Mazes, Marketing, Management & Monsters 1:50:36

6M ago1:50:36

1:50:36

Join the haunt community at HauntersToolbox.com and start your own haunted attraction or grow your current haunt business. Get instant access to haunt master classes, the haunt library, haunt vendor discounts, and haunt coaching. Bart Butler from Terror in the Corn located in Erie, Colorado, shares his knowledge about building corn mazes, designing…

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GO 111 - Randi Ball Climbs Through Cancer 1:24:30

6M ago1:24:30

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Randi Ball grew up in a sedentary and unhealthy family in the San Fernando Valley of California. Becoming a mother and discovering climbing in Joshua Tree motivated her to pursue an active and fit lifestyle. Yet, fighting cancer and navigating a divorce would test her newfound resilience and dedication. She and Jason spoke one morning in the mounta…

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BONUS02 - Backcountry Meal Tips With Ryan 23:31

6M ago23:31

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While hiking through California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, Ryan Payne shares his backcountry meal tips. Prepare yourself for superior backcountry dining. ___________________ Specialty Items (flavor enhancers): Asian type soup serrano pepper sesame seeds dried onion garlic ___________________________________ Breakfast: Cup of oatmeal with chia,…

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GO 110 - John Gray, Adventures Past to Expat Future 1:33:52

6M ago1:33:52

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John Gray grew up as a prototypical Southern California surfer boy. After a divorce in adulthood, he sought to recapture the health and fitness of his youth. He threw himself into hiking, backpacking, climbing, and canyoneering. He and Jason sat at a dark park bench in Redlands one evening reminiscing about climbing trips, waterskiing outings, and …

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Improve your haunted attraction in 2024 | Haunted Attraction Network 1:35:41

7M ago1:35:41

1:35:41

What can you do before next season to improve your brand, your marketing, and your attraction? Are you focused on the right things? Philip Hernandez, from the Haunted Attraction Network, lets us in on a few things he noticed in 2023 that will be game-changers for the future of your haunt. Find Philip here: Haunted Attraction Network Start and grow …

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GO 109 - Roaming the US With Whistle Pig Eileen Beall 1:32:20

7M ago1:32:20

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Eileen always had a strong desire for exploration and adventure, despite an ill-planned childhood excursion. Her curious nature lead her across the United States where she repeatedly encountered unique experiences and opportunities. She and Jason sat in the dark woods one evening as Eileen spun a tale that continued to surprise: from whistle pigs t…

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BONUS01 - Chick-a-Boom! Episode 1: Mother Nature is Calling 39:16

7M ago39:16

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In the summer of 2019, we helped previous guest, Cyndi Wyatt, produce a live-stream show called Chick-a-Boom! It is a by-women for-women panel discussion about the outdoors. Episode 1: Mother Nature is Calling asks the question, “what keeps you from getting outside?” and explores the Top 5 reasons women don’t get outdoors. Hosted by Cyndi Wyatt and…

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Proxima Podcast - Episode 3 44:28

7M ago44:28

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Join Michael and Bob as we talk about our "Undiscovered Country", the future of Proxima Command. Produced and hosted by Henry Stevens. Support us in our epic journey to build a fully functional sci-fi resort. The most efficient way is through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/ProximaCommandBy Henry Stevens

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G.O. 108 - Catching Up With Kat Carney & Craig Kinsley 1:26:49

7M ago1:26:49

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The return of Kat & Craig! Last time we spoke with our favorite photographer and Olympian couple, they were moving into a Suburban to travel for a year. Now—seven years later—they are married parents living in Rhode Island preparing for a future road trip. Jason spoke with them at their home one rainy evening while they recounted the experiences of…

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G.O. 107 - Scott Jensen and Near Zero 1:29:22

8M ago1:29:22

1:29:22

Scott Jensen spent his youth surrounded by nature and multiple siblings under the tutelage of the Boy Scouts and his accomplished father. As an adult, Scott sought to share the outdoors with his own children, ultimately realizing that his knowledge could benefit others as well. He started affordable and ultralight gear company, Near Zero, in hopes …

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Take Your Haunt From Good to Great with The Scare Factor 2:01:00

8M ago2:01:00

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What makes a Haunt a GREAT one? The Scare Factor reveals their secret list of what they look for as they review haunted attractions. What to do and what not to do. We all can improve our attractions, here's your list. Become a member of The Haunter's Toolbox and make your attraction great.

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G.O. 106 - Ezgi Kunttas Finds Mountains and Meaning 1:21:09

8M ago1:21:09

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Ezgi Kunttas grew up climbing Mulberry trees in Turkey unaware of the adventures available in the mountains around her. Pursuing a path as a biologist brought her to the United States. Yet, it would ultimately be her divorce at 35 that would motivate her to seek a richer, more active lifestyle exploring the mountains. She and Jason sat on a hilltop…

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G.O. Season 6 Trailer 4:30

9M ago4:30

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G.O. Get Outside Podcast returns! Season 6 begins 1 November 2023. Make sure you are subscribed and ready for rad new adventures!By Big Pond Podcasts

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Proxima Podcast - Episode 2 9:09

9M ago9:09

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What sci-fi inspired Bob and Mike to start their sci-fi business. Hosted by Henry Stevens. Support us in our epic journey to build a fully functional sci-fi resort. The most efficient way is through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/ProximaCommandBy Michael

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Proxima Podcast - Episode 1 14:30

9M ago14:30

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How it all got started. Hosted by Henry Stevens. Guests for this episode are Michael Chapman and Bob Papadopoulos, the two co-founders of Proxima Command, a sci-fi escape room and entertainment business in Toronto, Canada. Support us in our epic journey to build a fully functional sci-fi resort. The most efficient way is through our Patreon page: h…

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Haunted Hollows & Warehouse of Nightmares 45:23

9M ago45:23

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Come with us as we tour a couple of haunted attractions in and around Hannibal, Missouri. Haunted Hollows Haunted Trail Warehouse of Nightmares Don't forget your ScareIt Badges for your Haunt parties and to reward your haunt staff this season. Buy them here.

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WickedFest: Halloween/Horror Con in Hannibal,MO 24:06

10M ago24:06

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Hannibal's inaugural Halloween & Horror Con! October 7th 2023 ~ 1:00PM until 9:00PM Celebrity Guests, Vendors and Costume Contest. Kids 10 and under are free. Price of admission: $20.00 Guaranteed to be frighteningly fun Admiral Coontz Recreation Center ~ 301 Warren Barrett Dr.~ Hannibal, MO. 63401 More info: https://www.facebook.com/wickedfest Don…

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Are your Scare Actors ready? Japes Palles helps you get them ready. 1:41:31

11M ago1:41:31

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Get your Haunt started at HauntersToolbox.com Japes Palles, a scare actor manager and scare actor, shares many tips and tactics to build a strong team and how to make your haunted attraction one to remember. We cover things like queue line acting, creating zones, actor safety, handling rude customers, how to scare someone using the word BOO! (yes, …

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The Haunt Hour: We get interviewed by Dan, Troy, & Suzie! 1:35:55

12M ago1:35:55

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Check out the Haunt Hour every Tuesday and their LIVE program for Haunters at https://www.facebook.com/haunthour The tables have turned! We get drilled by the team at Haunt Hour. Everything from how we got started in Halloween, who we would choose "Dan or Troy"??, and what is going on with ScareIt Badges... PLUS a ton more questions and BS from the…

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