Best David Spira Podcasts (2025)

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18: Defenestration (ft. Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum) 35:24

1d ago35:24

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"A very popular way to assassinate your rivals." What's a peasant to do when you're in the midst of an uprising and faced with armored knights and lords? Throw them out the windows! Apparently, this was such a popular way to assassinate your rivals that a term was coined to describe such an act: defenestration. David gives us a short lesson on the …

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S9E7: Omescape Sunnyvale's Sarah Zhang 59:07

3d ago59:07

59:07

"It's not about the size of the room, it's about the richness of the details." Whether you're making new robot friends, investigating a haunted school, or cooking up some puzzles, the escape rooms at Omescape Sunnyvale are all absolute bangers. Omescape Sunnyvale is a rare gem in the escape room world. Their games are all massive (or feel massive) …

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Eben Pagan | The Inner Work of Scaling a Business 53:35

4d ago53:35

53:35

What happens when we stop chasing success and start aligning with what truly matters? In this powerful conversation, I connect with Eben Pagan—renowned entrepreneur, coach, and digital strategist—who shares how his accidental leap into entrepreneurship became a path of deep personal transformation and massive business growth. Eben’s journey started…

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S9E6: Steven Medway, Creator of Blood on the Clocktower 1:07:37

10d ago1:07:37

1:07:37

" It's a quirky and complex puzzle." In the sleepy town of Ravenswood Bluff, on the stroke of midnight during a hellish thunderstorm, you hear a scream. You all rushed to the town square to find that your beloved storyteller has been murdered! This is the work of a nefarious demon... a demon that kills by night and takes on human form by day. Bloo…

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Kris Krohn | Mindset, Markets, and Millions 49:09

11d ago49:09

49:09

Have you ever wondered what it really takes to create predictable, scalable wealth — and how your mindset might be the greatest tool or the biggest obstacle on that journey? I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kris Krohn, a master real estate investor, transformational coach, and serial entrepreneur who's built an empire by turning belief into …

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17: Hive The Race To Save Time Puzzle Hunt (ft. John Bromels) 36:47

15d ago36:47

36:47

In this sponsored episode, we're joined by puzzle writer John Bromels, who created the Hive: The Race to Save Time puzzle hunt, inspired by the new sci-fi novel Hive, book 1 of the Madders of Time series by best-selling author DL Orton. Check out the details below for dates and how to play. John shares all the details of how he crafted this puzzle …

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S9E5: MyssTic Rooms: Challenges, Constraints & Creativity 58:48

17d ago58:48

58:48

“Creating the escape room becomes the escape room.” New York City is REPOD co-host David Spira's home market. Whenever he's recommending escape rooms to guests and visitors, his favorite go-to is MyssTic Escape Rooms in Brooklyn, NY. Two of their escape rooms have won Golden Lock awards: Ghost Light, and their newest game, The Bird. Gara Roda and M…

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Peter Sage | Are You Living By Default or Design? 49:22

18d ago49:22

49:22

What if the only thing standing between you and your full potential... was a belief you didn’t even know you held? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Peter Sage—a deeply seasoned voice in the world of personal transformation and author of The Inside Track—to explore how our beliefs shape not only our inner world but the outcomes we crea…

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The History Behind "The Roosevelt Room" by Palace Games 5:57

20d ago5:57

5:57

Chris Alden, owner of Palace Games, joins us to share some true stories about chance meetings between Houdini and Teddy Roosevelt, and how this ties into the story of The Roosevelt Room. He tells us about how the progression of the game is meant to mimic the arc of wartime: from the romanticization of war propaganda to the brutal reality of the tre…

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S9E4: Magical Underworld of NYC, Great Gotham Challenge 1:07:56

24d ago1:07:56

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"Hiding interesting objects in plain sight is a hallmark of Great Gotham Challenge." In New York, everyone’s got a story. A gimmick. A hustle. The city’s crawling with characters. Some are just colorful. Others... well, others are part of something bigger. A secret. A puzzle. That hot dog vendor on the corner? A whispered password might just gran…

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Dr. David Perlmutter | Rethinking Brain Health Belief, Behavior & Breakthroughs 52:46

25d ago52:46

52:46

What if the key to brain health and longevity wasn’t just in genetics, but in the choices we make every day? In this powerful episode, I sit down with renowned neurologist and bestselling author Dr. David Perlmutter to explore the undeniable connection between belief, behavior, and brain health. We dive deep into how neuroplasticity—the brain’s abi…

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16: Assassination by Umbrella (ft. Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum) 26:48

29d ago26:48

26:48

" Is there a whole lot of murdering going on?" This week, we're talking Assassination by Umbrella, a slightly morbid topic inspired by our guests, Marcus Richardson and Nathan Hicken, co-hosts of the Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum podcast. Researching the game takes a dark and surprising turn when Peih-Gee, acting upon David's suggestion, finds …

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S9E3: Mama Bazooka: Finding Your Muse 55:13

1M ago55:13

55:13

In fact, over the course of the interview, Eric often came back to the importance of finding your inspiration. His two most well-received games were both conceived when an inspiration "lit a fire inside (of him)." He also very candidly tells us about losing that inspiration while in the process of playtesting The Dome, and how he needed to step awa…

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Rupert Spira | Awakening to Your True Nature 57:52

1M ago57:52

57:52

What if everything you’ve been seeking—peace, fulfillment, even happiness—was never out there, but always right here? In this episode, I sit down with Rupert Spira, a world-renowned teacher of non-duality, to explore the profound truth of consciousness and the nature of the self. Rupert’s journey began in his teens, deeply influenced by the wisdom …

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S9E2: Empirically Impossible: Neil Patrick Harris & Jonathan Bayme, Box Two 1:33:27

1M ago1:33:27

1:33:27

" Am I really playing with Neil Patrick Harris?" In keeping with the theme of Box Two, 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's bestie. They first met at a magic show Jonathan created for the Nomad Hotel i…

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Allison Maslan | Scaling with Strategy, Not Stress 44:51

1M ago44:51

44:51

Are you stuck in the daily grind, wearing every hat, and feeling like you can’t step away? This week, I sit down with Allison Maslan, a world-class business strategist and CEO of Pinnacle Global Network, to break through the barriers that keep entrepreneurs from scaling with confidence. Allison knows what it takes to go from solopreneur to CEO, hav…

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15: Everything Bagels (ft. Brent Pope) 26:46

1M ago26:46

26:46

" The missing ingredient here is love." This episode we're talking everything bagels! These chewy, crunchy, carbalicious treats are one of my favorite foods. Brent Pope, host of the popular Brentfast podcast, joins us again to dive into the culinary delight that is the bagel. David gives us a short history of the bagel, including its origins and wh…

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S9E1: MIT Mystery Hunt - James Douberley, Benevolent Dictator of Death & Mayhem 1:10:00

2M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

" An outlandish approach to meta puzzles" "Congratulations and Condolences" is the default phrase when a team of puzzlers has just won the vaunted MIT Mystery Hunt. This is because according to tradition, the winning team must write next year's Mystery Hunt. This daunting task was recently undertaken by Death and Mayhem, the team that wrote the 20…

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Dan Sullivan | The 10x Mindset: Why It’s Easier Than You Think 58:27

2M ago58:27

58:27

What if the way you think about success is holding you back? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dan Sullivan, one of the world's top entrepreneurial coaches and the founder of Strategic Coach, to explore how shifting your mindset can unlock exponential growth. Dan has coached some of the most successful entrepreneurs on the planet, and today…

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An Insane Interaction in China's Tomb Raider (ft. Rich Bragg & Dan Egnor) 7:15

2M ago7:15

7:15

In one of our between seasons Patreon exclusive episodes, Rich Bragg and Dan Egnor joined us to share some of the wilder experiences they had playing escape rooms in Beijing, China. If you want to hear more, become a Room Escape Artist patreon member at the $5 level or higher. Join now and support all of our work at patreon.com/roomescapeartist…

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John Lee | Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI: Staying Ahead of the Curve 50:43

2M ago50:43

50:43

What if the secret to success wasn’t just hard work but learning how to work smarter? In this episode, I sit down with John Lee—an entrepreneur who went from washing dishes in his mother’s restaurant to building multi-million-dollar businesses. John is a master of scaling brands, leveraging AI, and using social media to create unstoppable momentum.…

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14: April Fools (ft. Brent Pope) 29:02

2M ago29:02

29:02

" It's important for us to all know and celebrate Sir James Arthur Fool, who created the holiday in 1872." Joke’s on you, April Fools’ Day... I can be fooled any day of the year. Actor, comedian, and podcaster Brent Pope joins us to explore the mysterious origins of April Fool's Day. We talk about some favorite pranks, and David almost pulls a fast…

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Michael Beckwith | Meditation, Prayer & Visioning: A Roadmap to Spiritual Awakening 50:18

2M ago50:18

50:18

Have you ever wondered what it takes to break through conditioned limitations and step into your highest potential? In this episode, I sit down with Reverend Michael Beckwith—a pioneering force in spiritual transformation—to explore the profound role of meditation, affirmative prayer, and visioning in awakening to a life of deeper meaning and contr…

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Eben Pagan | Rewiring Success: How to Think, Grow, and Thrive 52:36

2M ago52:36

52:36

What if the key to unlocking success isn’t just about money—but about rewiring how you think? In this episode, I sit down with Eben Pagan, a renowned entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader who transformed his life from struggling in a trailer park to building multimillion-dollar businesses. We dive deep into the mindset shifts that separate tho…

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Navigating out of the Parasitic Matrix though the Order of LOVE (with Mary Costello!) 55:43

2M ago55:43

55:43

Mary Costello and Elizabeth Monroy talk about how to restore the ORDER OF LOVE while navigating the parasitic matrix of 3D Earth clearing the distortion of the Dark Mother and distorted electrical dark masculine patriarchy.Join us for a powerful and heart-centered episode of Infinite Human with special guest Mary Costello. We explore the profound w…

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13: Neotropolis (ft. Jared Butler) 26:46

2M ago26:46

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Every year, thousands of people (including me) gather in the Mojave Desert to live out their wildest cyberpunk fantasies. Jared Butler, owner and creator of the immersive festivals Wasteland Weekend and Neotropolis joins us this week to chat about Neotropolis, including the ever-evolving larp and missions aspect. We also talk about the variety of e…

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David Spira on The ESCAPUZZLED Podcast 1:14:57

2M ago1:14:57

1:14:57

A few months ago, David was interviewed by Corey and Helena on the ESCAPUZZLED Podcast, a UK-based show that interviews folks from around the escape room world. They talked about Room Escape Artist, Reality Escape Pod, and covered a wide variety of topics. If you want to hear David pontificating, this is him at his most self-indulgent. If you'd lik…

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Daymond John | Breaking Cycles: Entrepreneurship as a Path to Freedom 34:40

2M ago34:40

34:40

What if the key to transformation wasn’t just about opportunity, but about mindset? In this episode, I sit down with Shark Tank star, branding guru, and best-selling author Daymond John—a man who turned $40 into the global fashion empire FUBU, proving that success isn’t about where you start, but how you think, adapt, and take action. We dive deep …

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Spoilers Club: Escape Woods 4:50

3M ago4:50

4:50

In this clip, Lisa and David share their truly wild experience of visiting the outdoor escape rooms of Escape Woods. Listen to the Whole Episode: When you support Room Escape Artist on Patreon at $15 per month (or above), you get access to the Spoilers Club, our exclusive podcast where hosts David Spira and Peih-Gee Law chat in depth with creators …

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12: Cyberpunk (ft. Jared Butler) 27:18

3M ago27:18

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"Technology will not save us." In the shadow of neon-lit streets, kids are jacked in and tuned out. This is the world of cyberpunk, a genre with a view on what the future can look like when technology goes awry. Jared Butler joins us to explore “cyberpunk” as a genre and what it means. Jared Butler is a voice actor who has also created two incredib…

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Dr. Dan Siegel | The Wheel of Awareness & The Future of Healing 53:11

3M ago53:11

53:11

What if the key to healing trauma and expanding consciousness isn’t just in the mind—but in how we experience awareness itself? In this thought-provoking conversation, I sit down with Dr. Dan Siegel, a pioneer in interpersonal neurobiology, to explore how expanded states of consciousness—through meditation, psychedelics, and deep awareness practice…

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11: Salad Towers of Pizza Hut China (ft. Lisa Spira) 28:08

3M ago28:08

28:08

" If we're only going to get one trip to the salad bar, we're really going to make that one trip count." Only one trip to the salad bar? Lettuce really make it count. David's wife Lisa Spira, co-founder of Room Escape Artist, joins us again for a trip to the salad bars of Pizza Hut China. Pizza Hut has developed many innovative market strategies, i…

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John Assaraf | From Limiting Beliefs to Limitless Potential 58:01

3M ago58:01

58:01

What if unlocking your full potential was less about willpower and more about rewiring your brain? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with John Assaraf, one of the world’s leading high-performance coaches and a behavioral neuroscience researcher, to explore the science of mindset, success, and transformation. Known for his role in The Secret…

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10: Gladiatrix (ft. Lisa Spira) 23:55

3M ago23:55

23:55

“High Risk, High Reward.” Fighting for fame, fortune, and glory? As it turns out, women also fought as gladiators. Just as with sports today, women in the ancient Roman empire had to battle stereotypes, societal norms, and adverse conditions to win a bit of freedom for themselves. Lisa Spira, David’s wife and co-founder of Roomescapeartist.com join…

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REPOD Season 8 Key Moments, Editor’s Choice by Steve Ewing 1:19:58

3M ago1:19:58

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Let's revisit most interesting, entertaining, and impactful moments from REPOD Season 8. Can't wait for the next season REPOD? Don’t 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's a bonu…

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Dr. Rola Hallam | Healing Trauma, Transforming Lives: A Conversation 44:40

3M ago44:40

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What if healing trauma could be the key to breaking cycles of violence? This week we have a powerful conversation with Dr. Rola Hallam – a frontline humanitarian, trauma-informed life coach, and global changemaker. We explore the deep, lasting effects of trauma and the path to recovery. Drawing from her firsthand experiences in war-torn Syria, Dr. …

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Imaginary Worlds: Unlocking the Door Between Escape Rooms and Immersive Theater 37:27

3M ago37:27

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A few months ago, Lisa and David played Ghost Light at Myss Tic in Brooklyn, NY, with Eric Molinsky, host of the podast Imaginary Worlds. Eric has been a long time immersive theater and larp fan, but he had yet to be sold on escape rooms. They were convinced that he (like so many others!) just hadn’t had the opportunity to experience what great esc…

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9: Disney's The Extraterrorestrial Alien Encounter (ft. Theresa Piazza) 28:00

3M ago28:00

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What's a day of family fun at Walt Disney World without churros, Cinderella's Magic Castle, and a show so terrifying they had to strap down the hapless guests to keep them from fleeing? In today's episode, we talk about the short-lived, bone-chilling attraction, The Extraterrorestrial Alien Encounter. This attraction only existed for eight short ye…

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Hal Elrod | Winning the Day Starts in the Morning A Conversation 51:35

3M ago51:35

51:35

What if your biggest setbacks were the key to your greatest transformation? In this powerful conversation with best-selling author and creator of The Miracle Morning—Hal Elrod we explore how near-death experiences, profound loss, and life-altering adversity shaped his revolutionary approach to personal growth. Hal shares his remarkable journey of r…

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8: Why Do We Sleep? (ft. Theresa Piazza) 24:17

4M ago24:17

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Theresa doesn’t sleep on the weekends, she says sleep is for the week. What is sleep, and why do we need it? Our podcast producer Theresa Piazza joins us to explore this bizarre activity that we spend almost half our lives doing. We talk about what happens when you don't get enough sleep, and share some tips and tricks for how to fall asleep when t…

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Marisa Peer | Break Free from Survival Mode: Unlocking Self-Worth and Confidence 58:49

4M ago58:49

58:49

What if the voice in your head that tells you you’re not enough could be transformed into your greatest ally? In this episode, I sit down with Marisa Peer, one of the most recognized names in the well-being industry. A world-renowned therapist, bestselling author, and award-winning speaker, Marisa has spent over 30 years working with superstars, CE…

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7: The Bat Bomb (ft. Dani Siller & Bill Sunderland) 21:10

4M ago21:10

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The story of the bat bomb begins as so many horrible things do: with a dental surgeon in Pennsylvania who had some connection to Eleanor Roosevelt. In this episode, David tells the story of a completely insane weapon that was built and tested during the World War 2 era, but was ultimately never used. Bill Sunderland and Dani Siller of Escape This P…

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Dave Asprey | Gratitude, Forgiveness, and Microdosing: The Keys to Deep Healing 1:03:51

4M ago1:03:51

1:03:51

What if you could harness the power of the mitochondria, your cells' powerhouse, to boost your physical and mental performance? In this episode, we’re diving into an eye-opening conversation with Dave Asprey, award-winning entrepreneur, creator of Bulletproof Coffee and Danger Coffee, and father of biohacking. Dave’s groundbreaking work has revolut…

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6: The Rise of the Golden Idol (ft. Dani Siller & Bill Sunderland) 25:19

4M ago25:19

25:19

Blank? Blankety blank! No, we're not censored. Rather, we're filling in the blanks to solve the mystery sleuthing game The Rise of the Golden Idol. This game plays a little bit like a graphic novel, where you're given images of fictional crime scenes and you need to figure out the order of events. What sets this game apart is the unique mechanics a…

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Leaked Bonus Show! The Escape Ventures (S8E8) 1:04:29

4M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

We're sharing one of our many Patreon exclusive Bonus Shows. We put a lot of love and have a ton of fun continuing the conversation after each episodes. We also record many extra episodes in-between seasons. All of this is available exclusively to our Patrons at patreon.com/roomescapeartist. Curtis Ratliff and Derek Townsley join us for more discus…

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Sunny Strasburg | The Future of Therapy: Psychedelic Practices and Self-Energy 48:02

4M ago48:02

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What if we could combine cutting-edge psychology with the transformative power of psychedelics to revolutionize healing? In this episode, I’m joined by Sunny Strasburg, LMFT—a psychotherapist, educator, and author specializing in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and psychedelic-assisted therapy.Sunny shares her groundbreaking Theradelic approac…

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Escape Room Difficult - Hatch Escape's The Ladder (Spoilers Club Preview) 12:25

4M ago12:25

12:25

Terry Pettigrew Rolapp and Tommy Wallach of Hatch Escapes in Los Angeles, California joined us to talk about their overwhelmingly ambitious game, The Ladder. In this clip, we talk about the genesis of The Ladder, and the design philosophy behind this game, exploring the nature of difficulty. You can find the rest of this Spoilers Club episode by …

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5: Escape This Podcast (ft. Dani Siller & Bill Sunderland) 23:55

4M ago23:55

23:55

"Death Chalk... is it death chalk?" Escape This Podcast? But we're just getting started! Of course we couldn't have a game show style podcast without having our good friends from Escape This Podcast on to share the fun. Bill Sunderland and Dani Siller, hosts of the popular audio escape room style podcast, join us this week to run a mini-puzzle for …

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Jim Kwik | Unlock Limitless Possibilities: Your Guide to Transforming Beliefs and Supercharging Your Brain 58:07

4M ago58:07

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In this episode, I sat down with Jim Kwik, a world-renowned expert in memory and neuroplasticity, to explore the incredible potential of the human brain. As the founder of Kwik Learning and author of Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster and Unlock Your Exceptional Life, Jim shares his personal journey of turning a “broken brain” int…

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CU Adventures S1E4 Throwback with Anne & Chris Lukeman 46:23

5M ago46:23

46:23

We're trying something new and doing a throwback episode. Season 1, Episode 4 was an early darling amongst REPOD listeners. Guests Anne and Chris Lukeman of CU Adventures were such delightful guests. Back then, neither David nor Peih-Gee had played their in person games (but they loved their digital and tabletop games). Since then, David has gone t…

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