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Gem the GM
by Gem the GM
A fun look at all things Escape Rooms including behind the scenes info from a Games Master's perspective!
Episodes
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070 Panic Moments
You know that awful feeling when you realise you've missed something and the players are about to discover it? Yes, that! Join me as I talk about some common panic moments that GM's experience and try to keep secret!
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069 Bad Rooms!
In this episode I talk about some very bad rooms that I have played. Yes, I've named and shamed the awful experiences I've had!
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068 7 Reasons Players Hate Their GM
In this episode, we're turning the tables and looking at 7 reasons players hate their GM. From those suspiciously unhelpful hints to the moment you realise the GM has been watching you make the same mistake for the last five minutes, there are plenty of ways your friendly games master can get on...
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067 The Unwritten Rules of Escape Rooms
What can experience teach you when playing escape rooms? Listen to find out!
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066 7 Reasons Your GM STILL Hates You
An update of an earlier episode, what do players do that really annoys their GM's? Listen to find out!
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065 What's Changed In The Last 5 Years?
In this episode I talk about changes in the escape room industry since the lockdowns during the pandemic.
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Top 5 Escape Rooms 2026
Here are my favourite 5 Escape Rooms, you can find them all in the links below House of Silence, now Immortal: https://www.logiccastle.com/ Escape the Stormy Seas: https://cluetopia.uk/ipswich/ The Tomb of Shadows: https://www.escapenation.co.uk/ Spellcraft: https://tulleysescape.com/ Jigsaw’s...
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063 Happy Pride Month!
Have you noticed an overlap between the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities? As GM's we've noticed these communities are attracted to Escape Rooms - so join me while I ponder why that might be. Leave a 5* review and get a shoutout on the show! Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gemthegm
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062 The Relaunch!
Gem the GM is back!! Leave a 5* review to get a shoutout on future episodes. Come and say Hello on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gemthegm
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060 Bloopers Bonus Episode!
We had so much fun recording COM we hope you enjoy listening to some of our outtakes and mistakes! Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website: https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/...
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059 Gem the GM Plays Escape This Podcast (C.o.M 10)
We made it to the final episode! This episode descends into chaos as my team remembered very little of the previous 9 episodes. But, we got there in the end! I had a great time recording all of these. I hope you enjoyed listening to them
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058 Gem the GM Plays Escape This Podcast (C.o.M 9)
The penultimate episode.... Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website: https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gemthegm Artwork:...
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057 Gem the GM Plays Escape this Podcast (CoM 8)
Things are getting urgent now as we continue to try to stop the Children of Maesaris Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website: https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/ Facebook:...
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056 Gem the GM Plays Escape This Podcast! (C.o.M 7)
Things are getting creepy and violent.... Show Notes Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website: https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gemthegm...
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055 Gem the GM Plays Escape This Podcast! (C.o.M 6)
Join us as we play through episode 6 of Children of Maesaris from Escape this Podcast Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website:https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/ Facebook:...
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054 Gem the GM Plays Escape This Podcast! (C.o.M 5)
I deleted the audio for episode 4 I'm so sorry! Catch up here with episode 5 and Tom playing a 6 year old girl! Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the...
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Where is C.o.M 4??
I'm sorry!! I deleted the audio :-( Check out the original here: www.escapethispodcast.com
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053 The One With Tommy Honton Talking About ER Set Up
My guest for this episode is Escape Room designer, owner and all round cool guy Tommy Honton! Tommy talks us through how to set up an Escape Room Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out...
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052 Gem the GM Plays Escape This Podcast (C.o.M 3)
My friends and I play through episode 3 of Children of Maesaris Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website: https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/ Facebook:...
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051 The Listener Question (What GM's do in Emergencies)
A listener asked a great question which brought up some funny stories. Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website:https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/ Facebook:...
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050 Gem the GM Plays Escape This Podcast (C.o.M 2)
We tackle episode 2 of Children of Maesaris Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website: https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gemthegm Artwork:...
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049 The One With My Lockdown List
Join me as I remember all the virtual games I've done during lockdown 2020/21 Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Games mentioned in this episode:...
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048 Gem the GM Plays Escape This Podcast (C.o.M 1)
We're starting a new story arc "The Children of Maesaris" Original story content: Escape this Podcast www.escapethispodcast.com Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website:...
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047 The One About The Pandemic
Let's talk about the last year and what effect it may or may not have... Virtual Game: www.cluecrypted.co.uk/virtual Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website:...
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046 Gem the GM Plays Escape This Podcast (8)
Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website: https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gemthegm Artwork: https://www.facebook.com/Blindhuskydesigns/...
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045 Why Don't I Own My Own Escape Room?
Many people ask why I don't open an Escape room - here's why. Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website: https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/ Facebook:...
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044 Gem the GM Plays Escape This Podcast (7)
Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website: https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gemthegm Artwork: https://www.facebook.com/Blindhuskydesigns/...
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043 The One About Gross Stuff
In this episode I discuss the more revolting side of being a Games Master Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website: https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/ Facebook:...
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042 Gem the GM Plays Escape this Podcast (6)
Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website: https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gemthegm Artwork: https://www.facebook.com/Blindhuskydesigns/...
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041 Gem the GM Plays Escape This Podcast (5)
We complete the series of Chronomaly! Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website: https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gemthegm Artwork:...
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040 Gem the GM Plays Escape This Podcast (4)
Part 2 of chapter 9 of Chronomoly Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website: https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gemthegm Artwork:...
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039 Gem the GM Plays Escape This Podcast! (4)
This episode is split into 2 parts. Chapter 9 of Escape this Podcast's Chronomaly. https://www.consumethismedia.com/escape-this-podcast Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the…
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038 Gem the GM Pays Escape This Podcast! (3)
In this episode we tackle chapter 8 of Chronomaly https://www.consumethismedia.com/escape-this-podcast Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website:...
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037 The One About Team Types
Join me as I discuss different types of teams and all the pickles they get into! Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website: https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/ Facebook:...
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036 Gem the GM Plays Escape This Podcast (2)
In this episode we play through Escape This Podcasts Chronomoly Room Chapter 7. Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website: https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/ Facebook:...
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035 Gem the GM Plays Escape This Podcast! (1)
Listen to me hosting on of ETP's games for my friends! ETP: https://www.escapethispodcast.com/ My ETP Episode: https://www.escapethispodcast.com/e/season-5-episode-3-youve-lost-that-oven-feelin-ft-gemma-marsh/ Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or...
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034 My Top 5 2020!
In this episode I discuss my top 5 rooms and see if they've changed from last year. www.otherworldescapes.com www.tulleysescape.com www.elusionrooms.com www.timetrapescaperooms.com www.pierpressure.co.uk Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or…
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033 GM's: In or Out?
In this episode I chat about where GM's should physically be..?! Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website: https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/ Facebook:...
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032 The One With Room Escape Diva: Manda!!
In this episode I chat with RED star Manda, we chat about Errol, recruiting GM's and story lines. Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website: https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/...
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031 The One About Hint Systems
Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website: https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gemthegm Artwork: https://www.facebook.com/Blindhuskydesigns/
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030 7 Reasons your Virtual GM Hates You
Reasons your Virtual Games Master hates you... don't commit these crimes when starting your virtual game! Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website:...
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029 The One With Room Escape Diva: Errol!
Join myself and Errol as we chat about puzzles and podcasts. Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website: https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/ Facebook:...
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028 The One About How to Prepare for your Virtual Escape Game Experience
In this episode I give you some hints and tips for how to choose and prepare for your virtual game experience! Mystery virtual game: www.cluecrypted.co.uk Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx...
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027 The One With The Film Critique 3/3
In this episode James and I discuss the 3rd Escape Room movie that was released in 2019 Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website: https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/ Facebook:...
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026 The One About VGM'ing
In this episode I talk about the explosion of virtual games and what it means to be a Virtual Games Master. Virtual Escape Game: www.cluecrypted.co.uk Editing: @katiemaebrant Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via:...
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025 The One About Virtual Escape Rooms
Join me and my guest Amy as we chat about the boom in online Escape Rooms. Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website: https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/ Facebook:...
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024 The One with My Pet Peeves
In this episode I talk about some little things that annoy me that aren't bad game design Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website: https://gemthegm.mystrikingly.com/…
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023 The One With Listener Questions
In this episode I answer questions that have been asked via social media. Episode edited by Katie Brant: @katiemaebrant on twitter! Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or “tips”. You can do this via: paypal.me/donationsthanx Check out the website:...
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Bonus Episode: Announcement!
Quick announcement of a virtual game you can play during lockdown and a competition to be on this podcast! Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/gmthegm/ Virtual Game: https://www.cluecrypted.co.uk/book-now Rather than ask for monthly subs on Patreon I prefer to gratefully accept donations or...
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