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The Cager Express
Ky Pratt
122 episodes
4 days ago
Welcome to the Cager Express: Home to Southern California's favorite Escape Room Podcast: Escape Break featuring Ezekiel Cager Ky and Beth Divel: . Sit down with us as we recap fun rooms, interviews and bizarre topics! The Cager Express previously featured the following shows: Inner Views: Currently has 3 seasons as focuses on a interview-gameshow style show, highlighting individuals around the world. Time Is All We Have : An emotional audio sitcom following fictional character Zeke as he navigates life and battles with his fascination with time.
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Welcome to the Cager Express: Home to Southern California's favorite Escape Room Podcast: Escape Break featuring Ezekiel Cager Ky and Beth Divel: . Sit down with us as we recap fun rooms, interviews and bizarre topics! The Cager Express previously featured the following shows: Inner Views: Currently has 3 seasons as focuses on a interview-gameshow style show, highlighting individuals around the world. Time Is All We Have : An emotional audio sitcom following fictional character Zeke as he navigates life and battles with his fascination with time.
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The Cager Express
Escape Break - Ghosts, Guilds and Games

On this episode we learn about Beth's time at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire while Ky spends his time experiencing Ghost Hunters by Escape Room ERA. At the end of the episode, we play a quick word game called Raddle Quest!


We hope you all enjoy!

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4 months ago
44 minutes 27 seconds

The Cager Express
Escape Break: A Whole Lot of Rooms

This episode we talk about a whole lot of rooms. From the legendary Ruins in Nashville Tennessee back to California for a trip to Rancho Mirage give our opinions on a long list of rooms you should probably get on your list. Here's a look at the list!


  • Endangered - Escape Games at the River
  • The Ruins , Nashville, and Mission Mars The Escape Game - Berry Hill
  • Avalanche, Ghost Hunters and Temple of Lost Gold at Maze Room Robertson
  • Wrongfully Convicted at The Escape Revolution
  • The Crystal Cave at Breaking Point
  • Through the Sugar Glass at Quest Tavern
  • Code Black at the Experience Machine
  • Scooby Doo at Escapology!


Lastly say check out our recent Episode on the EscapuzzledUK Podcast

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7 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes 6 seconds

The Cager Express
Escape Break: The Death of The ER

Things are looking quiet in the escape room industry. Beth and Ky discuss where they think everything is headed and what may be next for new forms of entertainment.


Escape break is back and evolving as the show will be adding in some new elements for everyone to enjoy.

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7 months ago
28 minutes 12 seconds

The Cager Express
Escape Break: Gatlinburg Games

A quick trip to Tennessee to see what the area has to offer. In this two-part episode we spend time in a small area called Gatlinburg!


With no true expectations we were pleasantly surprised by some of the games out there! This trip is one worth taking with quality people like our team. We hope you enjoy listening to the memories we had!

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11 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes 53 seconds

The Cager Express
Escape Break: From The Graveyard

Happy Halloween 2024 from us three sensitive menaces at Escape Break.


On this episode we discuss bringing back rooms that no longer exist. As we resurrect each room we also add to what it once was. By suggesting improvements or evolutions to the adventures past we hope to be a modern day Dr. Frankenstein.


Tune in for more spooky fun, tips on how to survive and a bonus pitch meeting for a future reality show.

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1 year ago
1 hour 2 minutes 49 seconds

The Cager Express
Escape Break: ...Stays in Vegas

Escape Break continues their trip to Las Vegas, Nevada to experience some more traditional escape adventures


Tune in to this episode to hear all about the Lost Games and Trapped! If you weren't a fan on the horror experiences prior, these rooms are more up your alley for a traditional escape time!


This is Part 2 of 2 in the Vegas Adventures. We hope you enjoy!

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1 year ago
45 minutes 22 seconds

The Cager Express
Escape Break: What Happens in Vegas...

Escape Break takes a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada to experience some horror games of legend.


Tune in to this episode to hear all about the Saw, Blair Witch, and IT Experiences. These escape rooms are not your traditional experiences so the crew is here to ensure you can have the best time while playing them.


As always, no spoilers here, but Tati and Cager Ky are excited to share some tips to encourage you to take the trip out to the valley.


This is Part 1 of 2 in the Vegas Adventures. We hope you enjoy!

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1 year ago
51 minutes 11 seconds

The Cager Express
Escape Break: Table Top Takeaways

On this episode of Escape Break Cager Ky, Beth and Tati take a break from the physical escape room experiences and delve into the table top realm.


From one and done experiences to replayable adventures, the crew runs through their pros and cons of this world. Without spoilers, learn everything you need to know if certain games will be for you.


Games covered in this episode: The Exit Game Series, Unlock! Series, Four Seater Games, Escape Academy, Escape Simulator, The Initiative, Mother of Frankenstein and more!

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1 year ago
1 hour 1 minute 55 seconds

The Cager Express
Escape Break: Strange Birds in Houston

On this episode of Escape Break, host Ezekiel Cager Ky is joined by longtime friend Dani, who traveled from OKC to take on the award-winning escape room, The Man from Beyond.


They discuss Dani's growing passion for escape rooms, despite only having a few under her belt, and share memorable moments from their adventure.

The episode wraps up with some quick-fire questions for Ky about future escape room themes and ideas that would be welcome additions to the industry. We hope you enjoy this episode for a fun, spoiler free discussion.

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1 year ago
39 minutes 31 seconds

The Cager Express
Escape Break: And Then Top 10 Vol. K

What are the top 10 best escape rooms you've ever played? An impossible task but a welcome challenge. Ezekiel Cager Ky has played 326 escape rooms to date and in this episode, he dives into a list of 10 superior escape room experiences he whole heartedly recommends.


How does this list of 10 compare to the list he made 2 years ago? While there are plenty of SoCal Adventures on this list, Ky's selections span 3 different states. We hope you enjoy this episode and add some rooms to your wish list.



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1 year ago
45 minutes 39 seconds

The Cager Express
Escape Break: And Then Top 10 Vol. B

The And Then Top 10 Series continues as Beth Divel shares with us 10 escape rooms that she absolutely loves.


Prepare for a great list but with a little bit of heartbreak because some of Beth's list no longer exists anymore.


She's here to share the nostalgia, nonsense, and new rooms for you to get on your wish list.

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1 year ago
1 hour 55 seconds

The Cager Express
Escape Break: And Then Top 10 Vol. T

Back in 2022 the crew shouted out their respective Top 10 Escape Rooms Ever. Two years later and they've been asked to highly 10 new ones from the ones left out before and the rooms they've experienced over the last 2 years.


This episode, the one and only, Tatiyana recaps 10 S-level adventures she experienced over the road to 300+.


A mixture of SoCal, NorCal and even Arizona, is a list worth reckoning with.


We hope you enjoy!

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1 year ago
57 minutes 20 seconds

The Cager Express
Escape Break: The Escape Break Barometer

Join host Cager Ky on this exciting episode of Escape Break as the crew dives into the intricate world of escape room ratings. We have encountered a plethora of puzzling scenarios, each leaving a distinct impression on us. Simply put 5 stars are not enough so we made up our own scale!

In this episode, Cager unveils his chaotically crafted ranking system: The Escape Break Barometer (TEBB). This innovative system breaks down the escape room experience into six distinct tiers, providing both seasoned escape artists and newcomers alike with a comprehensive framework for evaluating their adventures.

We explore each tier of TEBB, offering valuable insights into what makes an escape room truly memorable. Whether you're a casual player or a dedicated junkie, this episode promises to equip you with a system to utilize.

We hope you all enjoy!

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1 year ago
52 minutes 26 seconds

The Cager Express
Escape Break: Worst Escape Rooms in SoCal

Join hosts Ezekiel Cager Ky and replacement host Cager Ky as they venture into the depths of the Southern California escape room scene with their signature wit and mischievous charm.

In this episode, the dynamic duo shares never before heard tales of the worst escape rooms in SoCal.

From broken locks to bizarre themes, no escape room is safe from these sensitive menaces.

Tune in for a rollercoaster ride of laughter and cheeky surprises and hear why Beth and Tatiyana are no longer on the show.

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1 year ago
4 minutes 58 seconds

The Cager Express
Escape Break: Mairi Nolan & Escape Industry News

Escape Break proudly welcomes Mairi Nolan, a game designer who specializes in puzzles, unique narrative structures, and mysteries.


Mairi works on video games, board games, escape rooms, live immersive events, ARGs, murder mysteries, scavenger hunts, and everything in-between.


But what is best about Mairi? She listens to Escape Break all the way from her home out in the UK. She's been kind enough to promote the show in her global newsletter for escape rooms, Escape Industry News and joins us today for a nice chat!


We hope you all enjoy as at least for one day, Escape Break goes international.

You can check out Mairi's work in the links below!
https://escapeindustry.com/

https://www.mairispaceship.com/

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1 year ago
41 minutes 16 seconds

The Cager Express
Escape Break: The Ministry of Peculiarities

The Ministry of Peculiarities is an escape room adventure like no other. A perfect mix of Immersive Theater with traditional Escape Rooms where you and your team investigate a mystery at Hope End.


Join us this special episode as we interview creators Jonathan and Benjamin Berk! The Ministry has always been a big supporter of The Cager Express and we can't say enough good things about this adventure.


You can apply for entry into the Ministry now! It's an adventure you don't want to miss. The Ministry of Peculiarities | Azusa, CA Ps.. learn a little bit about the second mission coming this year!

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1 year ago
41 minutes 20 seconds

The Cager Express
Escape Break: Leap Day

One day every 4 years, Escape Rooms would be run differently. People could die, games would involve food to eat, or anything you could imagine.


We ask the team how they would envision this once in a 4-year occurrence and they have some pretty wild ideas.


Toward the end of the episode, we take some listener questions. Tune in for all the fun and Happy Leap Day 2024

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1 year ago
44 minutes 54 seconds

The Cager Express
Escape Break: Would You Rather

Would you rather play Scenario Escape or Confusion Escape? A very tough question and one you won't have to answer.


However, you will get to hear about both of these great escape room companies on this episode of escape break.


After the room talk Tati unleashes some tough would you rather questions on Cager Ky. Would you rather play a room solo or with 10 people?

Tune in for the answers and some other wild hypothetical scenarios.

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1 year ago
42 minutes 26 seconds

The Cager Express
Escape Break: Is Wild Goose Good?

In short answer: Yes! Joined by special guest Ariana Hartman of Infinity Escape, we check out one of Wild Goose's newer rooms The House Next Door.


This episode we discuss what it's like to play with junkies like us and how intimidating that may be. Towards the end of the show we play a new game: Escape Room Categories!


How many rooms can you name that involve space? How many can you name that are over 60 minutes? Beth and Ky go head to head to see who knows best!

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1 year ago
44 minutes 1 second

The Cager Express
Escape Break: Escape Room Matchmaker

With Valentines Day around the corner the team resumes their annual debate: Are escape rooms good for finding love?


Beth, Ky and Tati nominate their favorite rooms for taking a date out as well as a segment of red flags and green flags to look out for.


Whether single or in a relationship we hope we can all share he love of puzzles!

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1 year ago
50 minutes 20 seconds

The Cager Express
Welcome to the Cager Express: Home to Southern California's favorite Escape Room Podcast: Escape Break featuring Ezekiel Cager Ky and Beth Divel: . Sit down with us as we recap fun rooms, interviews and bizarre topics! The Cager Express previously featured the following shows: Inner Views: Currently has 3 seasons as focuses on a interview-gameshow style show, highlighting individuals around the world. Time Is All We Have : An emotional audio sitcom following fictional character Zeke as he navigates life and battles with his fascination with time.