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Join Ri and Tom and diffrent guests! We have 100 questions. We roll 2 ten sided dice for a number between 1-100. we answer it to the best of our ability.- Ringo, Jingo, Question, Bingo. - Each episode we will have a new guest who brings there own brand of conversation and comedy to the talking table. Sound by the wonderful Yussuf Mrabty. If you wanted to play along with us get your own bingo tickets and cross numbers off as we go, for possible prizes!
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Hosts Curt Jackson and Chris Kallal explore the business and design sides of the escape room industry. Guests include escape room owners, designers, game masters, and enthusiasts.
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S2-Ep3: Byron Delmonico of R.I. Riddle Room
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Curt and Chris welcome Byron Delmonico, co-owner and CEO of RI Riddle Room, to discuss his journey in the escape room industry. Byron shares his passion for creativity and the importance of family, as well as his achievements, including being named the 2022 Rhode Island Small Business Person of the Year. The conversation touches upon the evolution …
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S2-Ep2: Tanya and Paul of Lock, Clock, and Peril
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Curt and Chris welcome Tanya and Paul from Lock, Clock, and Peril Escape Rooms. They discuss their journey from running a loan business and car audio shop to diving into the world of escape rooms. They talk about topics such as the design process for their self-built escape rooms, the importance of creating family-friendly experiences, and the chal…
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S2-Ep1: Our Red Flags and What We’d Like to See at Escape Rooms
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Curt and Chris start off Season 2 with their red flags and dealbreakers in an escape room experience. From the annoyance of having to lock up phones and poor lighting to overly difficult rooms and crawling requirements. Then they move into what they want to see more of in an escape room experience. From discounts for multiple games and themed restr…
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Ep 19: A Look Back on the Key Takeaways from Season 1
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In the season one finale of the Mystery Soup podcast, hosts Curt and Chris discuss wrapping up their first season, which includes reflections on key episodes and their favorite takeaways. They consider implementing seasons for their show, share insights from their interviews with escape room experts, and delve into the importance of fun, theming, a…
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Ep 18: Game Designer and Owner Vincent Stephens
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Curt and Chris welcome escape room designer Vincent Stevens. They discuss his journey from nursing to escape room design, designing his first escape room in Oregon, and growing his business in Southern California. Vincent shares insights on his design process, favorite escape games, and his work with major clients like Sony. He emphasizes the impor…
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Ep 17: Nicole and Tom Watson of Nocturne Adventures
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In this episode, Curt and Chris interview Nicole and Tom from Nocturne Adventures. They discuss the background of their unique escape room business, their horror film inspirations, and the intricacies of designing and running immersive escape room experiences. Nicole and Tom share the challenges and rewards of owning an escape room, their design pr…
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Ep 16: Rob and Cecilia of Niagara Escapement
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In this episode, Curt and Chris welcome Rob and Cecilia of Niagara Escapement who share their personal journeys, the genesis of their partnerships, and their philosophies on creating fun and accessible experiences. Topics include overcoming challenges, humor and accessibility in design, and finding success with a DIY mindset. The episode also explo…
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Ep 15: Jeremiah and Christine of Exit Game OC
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Curt and Chris welcome special guests Christine and Jeremiah from Exit Games OC. The discussion delves into the origins and inspirations behind Exit Games OC, the nuances of their popular '13th Basement' game, and the impact of escape rooms on their marriage. Additionally, they share insights on the technical challenges and creative processes invol…
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Ep 14: J.R. and Heather Booker of Boxed In Escape Rooms
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In this episode, Curt and Chris chat with Heather and J.R., the dynamic duo behind Boxed In Escape Rooms. The couple shares their inspiring journey of launching and growing their escape room business in Festus, Missouri, all while juggling full-time jobs and family commitments. Listeners will gain insights into their set design process, marketing t…
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Ep 13: Blake DiCioccio - World Traveling Enthusiast
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Curt and Chris interview Blake DeCiccio, a dedicated enthusiast of escape rooms. Blake shares her journey into the world of escape rooms, her favorite rooms and experiences, and the unique elements she has encountered globally. The discussion also covers the logistics of traveling for escape rooms, the differences between U.S. and European rooms, a…
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Ep 12: Chris and Anne Lukeman of CU Adventures
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Curt and Chris talk with the owners of CU Adventures in Time and Space, Chris and Anne Lukeman. CU Adventures is an escape room business based in the Champaign-Urbana (CU) area of Illinois. They discuss the origin of their business, the design philosophy behind their rooms, and the challenges they faced, particularly during the pandemic. The Lukema…
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Ep 11: Stephen Lynch and Keith Edwards of Puzzol Creative
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Curt and Chris speak with guests Stephen Lynch and Keith Edwards, co-owners of Puzzol Creative and Memphis Escape Rooms. They discuss their personal journeys and the development of their adventure museum, 'Amuse’, as well as the consulting services they offer to other escape room owners. Topics include customer service, game quality, and the challe…
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Ep 10: Kris McClelland of Escapetown Peoria
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Curt and Chris engage are joined by Kris McClelland from Escapetown Peoria. Kris shares her unique journey into escape rooms, highlighting her background in communications and theater and her transition from an enthusiast to a manager. The conversation delves into the operations at Escapetown, detailing the innovative escape room designs, staff man…
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Ep 9: Game Design with Chris Moschella
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Curt and Chris focus on escape room design with escape room game designer and amusement park aficionado, Chris Moschella. Known for his humor-driven, immersive games, Chris shares his journey, inspirations, and game design philosophy. They dissect his notable works like 'Big Ma Bertha’s Fussin’ & A Feudin’ Moonshine Hill Hootenanny' and 'Professor …
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Curt and Chris interview Andy Bauch, co-founder and CEO of Morty, an app that helps you discover, track, and review escape rooms and haunted attractions. They discuss Andy's journey from working as a software engineer at Disney to creating Morty. Andy also shares stories about his Lego art projects and how his work has occasionally intersected with…
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Ep 7: Game Master Insights with Shadd Copping
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In this episode Curt and Chris interview Shadd Copping, an experienced game master from Escape Ventures in Port Charlotte, FL. Shadd shares his journey from California to Florida, detailing his experiences in the escape room industry, including managing and acting in rooms. The discussion covers the role and challenges of a game master, the evoluti…
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Ep 6: Louie Hernandez of The Sanctuary Escape
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Curt and Chris discuss The Sanctuary Escape in Oklahoma City with co-owner Louie Hernandez. The discussion covers the genesis and evolution of Louie's involvement in the haunted attraction and escape room business, highlighted by the intriguing backstory of the Sanctuary Haunted Attraction and Sanctuary Escapes. The conversation offers a deep dive …
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Ep 5: Will and Kim of Escape Artist Greenville
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Curt and Chris explore the intricate world of escape rooms with special guests Will and Kim from Escape Artist Greenville. From their humble beginnings rooted in a love for Halloween and immersive experiences to the challenges of building and operating their business, they share their journey. They discuss the evolution of their escape room designs…
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Ep 4: Scott and Kay of The Immersive Machine: Escape Room Adventure
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"To convert a new group to enthusiasts...that's the dream." Curt and Chris spend time with guests Scott and Kaylea from Immersive Machine. The conversation navigates through their personal journeys into the escape room industry, from Scott's transition from video game events to escape rooms and Kay's DIY home haunt transformations. They discuss the…
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Ep 3: Jon Brooks of Black Mountain Escape
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Curt and Chris speak with John Brooks from Black Mountain Escape in North Carolina. They learn all about the beginnings of Black Mountain Escape, Jon’s process in designing a game. the use of technology and actors, and the impact of community among escape room owners. They also explore the importance of historical connection and accessibility in ro…
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Ep 2: Intro - Getting to Know Chris Kallal
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In this episode, Curt Jackson interviews his cohost, Chris Kallal. Chris begins with his start in escape rooms. The discussion moves on and ranges from the integration of escape rooms in summer camp settings to the nuances of designing escape rooms for kids versus adults. Chris' CampBy Curt Jackson and Chris Kallal
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Ep 1: Intro - Getting to Know Curt Jackson
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In the inaugural episode of the Mystery Soup podcast, Chris Kallal interviews his co-host Curt Jackson, who shares his personal journey into the world of escape rooms. Curt talks about the epic road trip across 46 states he took with his partner Tina to play nearly 300 escape rooms in 8 months. Curt delves into his personal preferences for escape r…
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This episode joined by Bennet is Coming a wonderful young queer mancunian singer/songer writer. With his emotive themes and incredible tone of voice he makes timeless modern R&B to help people be understood. This months numbers and questions are 11. What is beauty? 15. What are some things that are okay to occasionally do but definitely not okay to…
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Ringo Jingo Question Bingo is the brain child of two friends, who wanted to take the inane questioning of everything into a workable show. We now have 10 getting to know you questions followed by a list of 100 questions, roll 2 10-sided dice and answer strange questions, whilst sharing weird and wonderful anecdotes. This episode joined by Ben Atha …
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Ringo Jingo Question Bingo is the brain child of two friends, who wanted to take the inane questioning of everything into a workable show. We now have 10 getting to know you questions followed by a list of 100 questions, roll 2 10-sided dice and answer strange questions, whilst sharing weird and wonderful anecdotes. This week joined by Modern day p…
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Ringo Jingo Question Bingo is the brain child of two friends, who wanted to take the inane questioning of everything into a workable show. We now have 10 getting to know you questions followed by a list of 100 questions, roll 2 10-sided dice and answer strange questions, whilst sharing weird and wonderful anecdotes. This week joined by Estee, a par…
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Ringo Jingo Question Bingo is the brain child of two friends, who wanted to take the inane questioning of everything into a workable show. We now have 10 getting to know you questions followed by a list of 100 questions, roll 2 10-sided dice and answer strange questions, whilst sharing weird and wonderful anecdotes. This week joined by Mike who is …
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Ringo Jingo Question Bingo is the brain child of two friends, who wanted to take the inane questioning of everything into a workable show. We now have 10 getting to know you questions followed by a list of 100 questions, roll 2 10-sided dice and answer strange questions, whilst sharing weird and wonderful anecdotes. This week joined by Abi a lovely…
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Ringo Jingo Question Bingo is the brain child of two friends, who wanted to take the inane questioning of everything into a workable show. We have a list of 100 questions, roll 2 10-sided dice and answer strange questions, whilst sharing weird and wonderful anecdotes. This week joined by Ben a stand up comic and all round great guy.…
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Ringo Jingo Question Bingo is the brain child of two friends, who wanted to take the inane questioning of everything into a workable show. We have a list of 100 questions, roll 2 10-sided dice and answer strange questions, whilst sharing weird and wonderful anecdotes. This week joined by Yussuf a friend, colleague, and master producer.…
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Ringo Jingo Question Bingo is the brain child of two friends, who wanted to take the inane questioning of everything into a workable show. We have a list of 100 questions, roll 2 10-sided dice and answer strange questions, whilst sharing weird and wonderful anecdotes. This week joined by no one.By Tom and Ri
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