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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 grant you access to a secret underground lair. You never really know if someone's just being New York... or if you're already inside the game. Capturing this elusive feeling of a magical underground is what drives Jon Seale and Ryan Patch. They run the Great Gotham Challenge, a massive city-wide puzzle adventure that weaves through the bones of New York City. They describe it as part puzzle hunt, part Amazing Race, and part immersive theater. I really enjoyed hearing about all the custom props they create for the Great Gotham Challenge that look like ordinary New York objects, but are actually part of the game. There is something magical about an item hidden in plain sight that players will overlook until they're clued to take a deeper look. Much of their game is designed to encourage players to explore stories of New York's oddities and its secret histories. They also talk about working on Compass, formerly known as "Midnight Madness." You can read reviews about past Great Gotham Challenges on Room Escape Artist. Full Show Notes Episode Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors: Weldwood Marketing, Buzzshot, COGS by Clockwork Dog, Hive: The Race to Save Time Puzzle Hunt, and Patreon supporters like you. Weldwood Marketing Maximize your online presence with Weldwood Marketing. It's a one-stop shop for digital marketing—specializing in web design, SEO, online ads, and best business practices. They can even manage all your integrations so you can track the customer journey from clicking on an ad to booking your game. Let Weldwood help unlock more money for your business. Special offer exclusively for REPOD listeners: Weldwood rarely offers discounts, but they did for us. REPOD listeners get 15% off Marketing Services for the first 3 months, PLUS $750 off escape room websites. Schedule your Discovery Call and mention REPOD in the notes! Visit weldwoodmarketing.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer. Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer. COGS COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug & play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code. Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at cogs.show. Use code REPOD at checkout. Hive: The Race to Save Time Puzzle Hunt Based on the new Madders of Time series by bestselling author DL Orton. Registration opens May 1, 2025 Hive: The Race to Save Time runs from May 16-26, 2025 Over $1,000 in Prizes, winners determined by sweepstakes. Purchase of the book or free alternative method of entry registration is required to participate, but the e-book will be available for just 99 cents while the hunt is running. Visit Hive: The Race to Save Time website for more details. Preorder the book today! Become a Patron Today! Supporitng us on Patreon helps to fund our work, pay our team, and it grants you access to an incredible library of bonus content including: The REPOD Bonus Show The Spoilers Club The Travelogue Series Thank you to all of our ongoing supporters
Break out the trench coats! It's our first Realm Roundtable interview with some of the best Noir series creators on the network. We're talking to Ryan Patch & Carina Green (creators of City of Ghosts), Joel Metzger (creator of Hothouse Bruiser) and Marco Palmieri (Realm story exec & producer for The Shadow Files of Morgan Knox)! We talk about what makes a good noir show, what tropes they wanted to avoid, how they found themselves in this genre and much more. Plus, hear details about each show and if there could be a second season. Find City of Ghosts, Hothouse Bruiser and The Shadow Files of Morgan Knox on the Realm app and wherever you get your podcasts. You can also hear our interview with author JC Cervantes about her new book, The Lords of Night. This is a spinoff from the popular Storm Runner series and we'll ask her why Ren was the perfect choice to lead it. You can also find out how this Shadow Bruja duology will be different, we'll discuss the emphasis on Mayan and Aztec culture and so much more. Be sure to find The Lords of Night wherever books are sold from Rick Riordan presents. We'll round out the show by giving our review of the She-Hulk finale and also the new Hulu movie Rosaline! Plenty to look forward to this week! Find us online at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eleanor “El” Rivkin is a private information broker in New York City with a history of psychiatric problems. She makes a living buying and selling information for the City's elite. Today, she is introduced to a mysterious man in a department store with a task that's out of her usual scope. || City of Ghosts was co-created by Carina Green and Ryan Patch. To see a script and get more information on the cast and crew, visit us at cityofghostspodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eleanor “El” Rivkin is a private information broker in New York City with a history of psychiatric problems. She makes a living buying and selling information for the City's elite. Today, she is introduced to a mysterious man in a department store with a task that's out of her usual scope. || City of Ghosts was co-created by Carina Green and Ryan Patch. To see a script and get more information on the cast and crew, visit us at cityofghostspodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eleanor “El” Rivkin is a private information broker in New York City with a history of psychiatric problems. She makes a living buying and selling information for the City's elite. Today, she is introduced to a mysterious man in a department store with a task that's out of her usual scope. || City of Ghosts was co-created by Carina Green and Ryan Patch. To see a script and get more information on the cast and crew, visit us at cityofghostspodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eleanor “El” Rivkin is a private information broker in New York City with a history of psychiatric problems. She makes a living buying and selling information for the City's elite. Today, she is introduced to a mysterious man in a department store with a task that's out of her usual scope. || City of Ghosts was co-created by Carina Green and Ryan Patch. To see a script and get more information on the cast and crew, visit us at cityofghostspodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eleanor “El” Rivkin is a private information broker in New York City with a history of psychiatric problems. She makes a living buying and selling information for the City's elite. Today, she is introduced to a mysterious man in a department store with a task that's out of her usual scope. || City of Ghosts was co-created by Carina Green and Ryan Patch. To see a script and get more information on the cast and crew, visit us at cityofghostspodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you interested in podcasting but struggling to come up with an idea? Worried that you'd never be able to fill an hour despite your soul-searching questions and witty banter? How about a podcast that provides value in under 5 minutes! This podcast is your reminder that there are weird, delightful and effective ways to survive and thrive in this world. In every episode of the show, a different contributor offers their own personal take on what they do to make their life better, healthier, saner and more liveable in bite-sized morsels you can try today! In this episode Mike and Eric review "The Best Advice Show" where we investigate these valuable tidbits of wisdom and discuss: Is a 5-minute podcast even possible? Does it work? Like potato chips, can you consume just one? And, is it really possible to obtain topics from complete strangers? Since they're roughly only 5-minutes long, we of course could listen to many, but we've focused on these from 2022. March 3rd's Avoiding Stir-Craziness with Abigail Briggs, February 24th's Practicing Restraint with Shira Heisler and February 8th's Throw that Crappy Bottle of Vermouth Away with Ryan Patch. These episodes can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/avoiding-stir-craziness-with-abigail-briggs/id1507811918?i=1000552789332 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/throw-that-crappy-bottle-of-vermouth-away-with-ryan-patch/id1507811918?i=1000550415186 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practicing-restraint-with-shira-heisler/id1507811918?i=1000552083533
Warning: This episode features strong language, ambient sirens, and unnerving, spooky atmospherics. Listener discretion advised. Unseen Presents: City of Ghosts, a supernatural Neo-noir about corruption, murder, and the things that haunt us as we go through our day-to-day life. Listen to all ten episodes of their first season, out now! Eleanor “El” Rivkin is a private information broker in New York City with a history of psychiatric problems. She makes a living buying and selling information for the City's elite. Today, she is introduced to a mysterious man in a department store with a task that's out of her usual scope. City of Ghosts was co-created by Carina Green and Ryan Patch. To see a script and get more information on the cast and crew, visit us at cityofghostspodcast.com. Follow us on social media here: Twitter: @cityofghostpod Instagram: @cityofghostspodcast STARRING: Brigette Lundy-Paine as El, Erin Darke as Talia, Moises Arias as Prizrak, James Scully as James, Navid Negahban as Massoud, Golshifteh Farahani as Sahar, Will Kinnear as The Congressman, Michael Selkirk as The Cab Driver, Nikka Graff Lanzarone as The Club Hostess, and additional ghost voices provided by Audrey Bennett Written by Carina Green, directed by Ryan Patch, produced by Ryan Patch & Joanne Vo. Main Theme by Sam Estes. Sound Design by Rick Rush & the Ott House Audio Team .Casting by Daryl Eisenberg, CSA & Ally Beans, CSA of Eisenberg/Bean Casting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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El tries to stop Talia from marrying James, concerned he's too close to the conspiracy. Mr. Orange returns and, again, is one step ahead of El, whose demons finally catch up with her. Prizrak goes their own way. And as James launches his campaign for state senate, the case begins to unravel. * City of Ghosts was co-created by Carina Green and Ryan Patch. To see a transcript and get more information on the cast and crew, visit us at cityofghostspodcast.com.*Follow us on social media here: Twitter: @cityofghostpod | Instagram: @cityofghostspodcast|| STARRING: ||Brigette Lundy-Paine as El, Moises Arias as Prizrak, Golshifteh Farahani as Sahar, Erin Darke as Talia, James Scully as James Chapman, Kevin Pollak as Richard Ward, Navid Negahban as Massoud, Anzu Lawson as Diana Chau, Mark Zimmerman as William Chapman, and with additional ghost voices provided by Audrey Bennett.|| Written by Carina Green, Directed by Ryan Patch, Produced by Ryan Patch & Joanne Vo |||| Main Theme by Sam Estes | Sound Design by Rick Rush & the Ott House Audio Team | Casting by Daryl Eisenberg, CSA & Ally Beans, CSA of Eisenberg/Beans Casting || See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
El visits the site of the fire and tries to get answers from the ghosts still lingering there. Talia and El reminisce about the past. An aggressive new contact provides evidence that might break the case wide open. WARNING: This episode contains references to and descriptions of suicide. * City of Ghosts was co-created by Carina Green and Ryan Patch. To see a transcript and get more information on the cast and crew, visit us at cityofghostspodcast.com.*Follow us on social media here: Twitter: @cityofghostpod | Instagram: @cityofghostspodcast|| STARRING: ||Brigette Lundy-Paine as El, Moises Arias as Prizrak, Golshifteh Farahani as Sahar, Erin Darke as Talia, James Scully as James Chapman, Will Kinnear as Frank Byrne, Gregg Daniel as Andre & George's Ghost, Navid Negahban as Massoud, Yousof Sultani as Liam Byrne, Jessica Mendez Siqueiros as Henrietta's Ghost, and with additional ghost voices provided by Audrey Bennett.|| Written by Carina Green, Directed by Ryan Patch, Produced by Ryan Patch & Joanne Vo |||| Main Theme by Sam Estes | Sound Design by Rick Rush & the Ott House Audio Team | Casting by Daryl Eisenberg, CSA & Ally Beans, CSA of Eisenberg/Beans Casting || See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tendrils from the Flatiron Fire sprawl all the way to Albany, where El reconnects with an old acquaintance, hoping to get information about the Attorney General. Talia grapples with inner doubts as James' political ambitions and the wedding loom closer. El's voices grow more aggressive. * City of Ghosts was co-created by Carina Green and Ryan Patch. To see a transcript and get more information on the cast and crew, visit us at cityofghostspodcast.com.*Follow us on social media here: Twitter: @cityofghostpod | Instagram: @cityofghostspodcast|| STARRING: ||Brigette Lundy-Paine as El, Moises Arias as Prizrak, Golshifteh Farahani as Sahar, Erin Darke as Talia, James Scully as James Chapman, Anzu Lawson as Diana Chau, Gregg Daniel as Andre, Yousof Sultani as Dr. Cohen, Bill Hoag as the Apartment Tenant, and with additional ghost voices provided by Audrey Bennett.|| Written by Carina Green & Ryan Patch, Directed by Ryan Patch, Produced by Ryan Patch & Joanne Vo |||| Main Theme by Sam Estes | Sound Design by Rick Rush & the Ott House Audio Team | Casting by Daryl Eisenberg, CSA & Ally Beans, CSA of Eisenberg/Beans Casting || See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
El is poised to catch the senator at a high-society dinner party, but the ever-persistent ghosts might interfere. Sahar and El fight about the nature of justice. Prizrak opens up. Talia's future plans take an unexpected turn. * City of Ghosts was co-created by Carina Green and Ryan Patch. To see a transcript and get more information on the cast and crew, visit us at cityofghostspodcast.com.* Follow us on social media here: Twitter: @cityofghostpod | Instagram: @cityofghostspodcast || STARRING: || Brigette Lundy-Paine as El, Moises Arias as Prizrak, Golshifteh Farahani as Sahar, Erin Darke as Talia, James Scully as James Chapman, Rich Sommer as Max, Navid Negahban as Massoud, Ellen Harvey as Victoria Chapman, Mark Zimmerman as William Chapman, Jeb Brown as Senator DeStafano, Anzu Lawson as Diana Chau, Michael Selkirk as Caller John, Gregg Daniel as the News Anchor, and with additional ghost voices provided by Audrey Bennett. || Written by Carina Green & Ryan Patch, Directed by Ryan Patch, Produced by Ryan Patch & Joanne Vo || || Main Theme by Sam Estes | Sound Design by Rick Rush & the Ott House Audio Team | Casting by Daryl Eisenberg, CSA & Ally Beans, CSA of Eisenberg/Beans Casting || See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A new piece to the puzzle of the Flatiron Fire arrives in the form of a powerful real estate development company … with close connections to El. Talia agrees to help El with a sting operation. Prizrak connects El to a medium, and muses on the nature of curses. * City of Ghosts was co-created by Carina Green and Ryan Patch. To see a transcript and get more information on the cast and crew, visit us at cityofghostspodcast.com.*Follow us on social media here: Twitter: @cityofghostpod | Instagram: @cityofghostspodcast|| STARRING: ||Brigette Lundy-Paine as El, Moises Arias as Prizrak, Golshifteh Farahani as Sahar, Erin Darke as Talia, Navid Negahban as Massoud, Rich Sommer as Max, Iris Baher as the Medium, Jessica Mendez Siqueiros as The Delaware Secretary, and with additional ghost voices provided by Audrey Bennett.|| Written by Carina Green & Ryan Patch, Directed by Ryan Patch, Produced by Ryan Patch & Joanne Vo |||| Main Theme by Sam Estes | Sound Design by Rick Rush & the Ott House Audio Team | Casting by Daryl Eisenberg, CSA & Ally Beans, CSA of Eisenberg/Beans Casting || See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 441: For Love of Neighbor - Politics For The Common Good Film Synopsis Web Site: https://faithandpubliclife.com/flon/ A documentary film directed by Ryan Patch, For Love of Neighbor: Politics for the Common Good tells the stories of three individuals—Sen. Tim Scott, Justin Giboney, and Sarah Imboden—who, on different levels and in distinct ways, are seeking to engage faithfully in contemporary American politics. The film does not provide specific answers for how Christians should engage in politics: prescribing who they should vote for or what specific policies they should support. Instead, it explores foundational questions about the purpose (and limits) of politics and the proper Christian posture toward government and secular society. Ultimately, the film aims to spark further discussion and offer a hopeful vision for Christian participation in contemporary public life. Recording live podcasts via the Wisdom App - join me there and be a part live podcast conversations like this one as they happen. https://join.wisdom.audio/8Nnc Web Site: http://www.RickLeeJames.com Shine A Light In The Darkness - The Latest Single From Rick Lee James Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness
Sahar and El have their first conversation. A new job directs El's attention to a state senator, and she must visit another ex to get information on him, Prizrak and El dig deeper into the inconsistencies of the Flatiron Fire. WARNING: This episode contains references to attempted suicide. * City of Ghosts was co-created by Carina Green and Ryan Patch. To see a transcript and get more information on the cast and crew, visit us at cityofghostspodcast.com.*Follow us on social media here: Twitter: @cityofghostpod | Instagram: @cityofghostspodcast|| STARRING: ||Brigette Lundy-Paine as El, Moises Arias as Prizrak, Golshifteh Farahani as Sahar, Mandy Foster as Dawn, Bill Hoag as Joe Costa, Yousof Sultani as Colin Kimmerling, Jessica Mendez Siqueiros as Jessica Rodriguez, Michael Selkirk as "John" the Caller, Iris Baher as the Diner Waitress, Tracy Vo as the Neighbor Woman, with additional ghost voices provided by Audrey Bennett.|| Written by Carina Green & Ryan Patch, Directed by Ryan Patch, Produced by Ryan Patch & Joanne Vo |||| Main Theme by Sam Estes | Sound Design by Rick Rush & the Ott House Audio Team | Casting by Daryl Eisenberg, CSA & Ally Beans, CSA of Eisenberg/Beans Casting || See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 441: For Love of Neighbor - Politics For The Common Good Film SynopsisWeb Site: https://faithandpubliclife.com/flon/A documentary film directed by Ryan Patch, For Love of Neighbor: Politics for the Common Good tells the stories of three individuals—Sen. Tim Scott, Justin Giboney, and Sarah Imboden—who, on different levels and in distinct ways, are seeking to engage faithfully in contemporary American politics.The film does not provide specific answers for how Christians should engage in politics: prescribing who they should vote for or what specific policies they should support. Instead, it explores foundational questions about the purpose (and limits) of politics and the proper Christian posture toward government and secular society. Ultimately, the film aims to spark further discussion and offer a hopeful vision for Christian participation in contemporary public life.Recording live podcasts via the Wisdom App - join me there and be a part live podcast conversations like this one as they happen. https://join.wisdom.audio/8NncWeb Site:http://www.RickLeeJames.comShine A Light In The Darkness - The Latest Single From Rick Lee James Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darknessOfficial Music Video: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe
Prizrak turns to conspiracy boards online. El meets with another mysterious man who knows a lot more about her than she does about him. Talia must dazzle to be accepted in the Chapmans' high society world. * City of Ghosts was co-created by Carina Green and Ryan Patch. To see a script and get more information on the cast and crew, visit us at cityofghostspodcast.com. *Follow us on social media here: Twitter: @cityofghostpod | Instagram: @cityofghostspodcast || STARRING: || Brigette Lundy-Paine as El, Erin Darke as Talia, Moises Arias as Prizrak, James Scully as James, Golshifteh Farahani as Sahar, Kevin Pollack as Mr. Orange/Richard Ward, Mark Zimmerman as William Chapman, Mandy Foster as Dress Shop Attendant, with additional ghost voices provided by Audrey Bennett || Written by Carina Green & Ryan Patch, Directed by Ryan Patch, Produced by Ryan Patch & Joanne Vo || || Main Theme by Sam Estes | Sound Design by Rick Rush & the Ott House Audio Team | Casting by Daryl Eisenberg, CSA & Ally Beans, CSA of Eisenberg/Beans Casting || See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Talia calls El with a potential job. Prizrak and El follow an investigation trail Sahar left behind as El also discovers how to control her new powers.*City of Ghosts was co-created by Carina Green and Ryan Patch. To see a script and get more information on the cast and crew, visit us at cityofghostspodcast.com.*Follow us on social media here:Twitter: @cityofghostpodInstagram: @cityofghostspodcast || STARRING: || Brigette Lundy-Paine as El, Erin Darke as Talia, Moises Arias as Prizrak, Golshifteh Farahani as Sahar, Rich Sommer as Max, Nikka Graff Lanzarone as Alice & Ann Walcott, Ellen Harvey as Marion Walcott, Bill Hoag as Joe Costa, Michael Selkirk as Greg Fazzio, Iris Bahr as Clara, Tracy Vo as the Nost Neighbor, and additional ghost voices provided by Audrey Bennett. || Written by Carina Green, directed by Ryan Patch, produced by Ryan Patch & Joanne Vo |||| Main Theme by Sam Estes | Sound Design by Rick Rush & the Ott House Audio Team | Casting by Daryl Eisenberg, CSA & Ally Beans, CSA of Eisenberg/Beans Casting || See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Eleanor “El” Rivkin is a private information broker in New York City with a history of psychiatric problems. She makes a living buying and selling information for the City's elite. Today, she is introduced to a mysterious man in a department store with a task that's out of her usual scope. ||* City of Ghosts was co-created by Carina Green and Ryan Patch. To see a script and get more information on the cast and crew, visit us at cityofghostspodcast.com. *Follow us on social media here:Twitter: @cityofghostpodInstagram: @cityofghostspodcast|| STARRING: ||Brigette Lundy-Paine as El, Erin Darke as Talia, Moises Arias as Prizrak, James Scully as James, Navid Negahban as Massoud, Golshifteh Farahani as Sahar, Will Kinnear as The Congressman, Michael Selkirk as The Cab Driver, Nikka Graff Lanzarone as The Club Hostess, and additional ghost voices provided by Audrey Bennett|| Written by Carina Green, directed by Ryan Patch, produced by Ryan Patch & Joanne Vo |||| Main Theme by Sam Estes | Sound Design by Rick Rush & the Ott House Audio Team | Casting by Daryl Eisenberg, CSA & Ally Beans, CSA of Eisenberg/Bean Casting || See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Prizrak urges El to visit an old flame to piece together sabotaged evidence. Talia comes to terms with her role in her own wedding and the Chapman family. The voices in El's head become more and more intense, sending her to a rabbi in the hopes of finding answers. ||*City of Ghosts was co-created by Carina Green and Ryan Patch. To see a script and get more information on the cast and crew, visit us at cityofghostspodcast.com.*Follow us on social media here:Twitter: @cityofghostpodInstagram: @cityofghostspodcast|| STARRING: ||Brigette Lundy-Paine as El, Erin Darke as Talia, Moises Arias as Prizrak, James Scully as James, Golshifteh Farahani as Sahar, Rich Sommer as Max the Audio Guy, Ellen Harvey as Victoria Chapman, Will Kinnear as Rabbi Olitsky, Mandy Foster as The Rabbi's Secretary, and additional ghost voices provided by Audrey Bennett|| Written by Carina Green, directed by Ryan Patch, produced by Ryan Patch & Joanne Vo |||| Main Theme by Sam Estes | Sound Design by Rick Rush & the Ott House Audio Team | Casting by Daryl Eisenberg, CSA & Ally Beans, CSA of Eisenberg/Beans Casting || See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.