Best Jamie Gibbs Podcasts (2025)

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Summer Solstice: Time Stands Still at Stonehenge feat. Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum 36:40

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5d ago36:40

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The sun is setting at Stonehenge, and we must bring it back with out wits, a wasp and a jam sandwich! Part 2 in the Summer Solstice series finds the gaggle of puzzlers at Stonehenge just in time for the sun to rise. The only problem is, if they don't perform the ritual correctly, the sun might not rise at all. In this brain-melting, time travel twi…

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#530 Ben Bowlin with Duane Williams 36:13

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On the morning of August 20, 2012, police and firefighters were called to a house fire in Detroit, MI. Bobby Cross and Darryl Simms died in the fire. Bobby’s long-term partner’s son, Duane Williams, was staying over the house that week, but he was not harmed in the fire. Rather, he was accused and ultimately charged with arson and felony murder. Af…

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One Won't Hurt? Will It? 40:18

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We’ve all been there - caught in a nostalgic daydream about sunny afternoons in pub gardens, cold drink in hand. But if you’re deep into your sobriety journey, that familiar craving might come with a bigger question: Would one drink really hurt? This week, Jamie and Tom dive into the myth of moderation and whether “just one” is ever truly just one.…

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Universal screening in math with Amanda VanDerHeyden (Ep 50) 53:55

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Host and math professor Anna Stokke talks to Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden about a topic many Chalk & Talk listeners have asked about: universal screening in math. Amanda explains what universal screening is, why it matters, and how schools can use it to identify students who need extra support. They also discuss how to choose validated screeners, common…

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Introducing: Bone Valley - Season 1 & 2 4:08

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In 1987, 18-year-old Michelle Schofield was found dead in a phosphate pit in Florida. Two years later, her husband, Leo Schofield, was convicted of her murder and sentenced to life in prison. Fifteen years after his conviction, previously unidentified fingerprints found in Michelle’s car were matched to Jeremy Scott—a violent teenager who lived nea…

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74 - Donna Clarke, President of the Regional Performance Centre - Ski Team Dents du Midi 2:18:00

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Welcome to episode 74 of the Ski Instructor Podcast, this week featuring Donna Clarke who is the President of the Regional Performance Centre for the Ski Team Dents du Midi here in Calais, Switzerland. The Dents du Midi is the local region around where I live and Donna is responsible for the structure bringing young skiers through and then onto Ski…

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Summer Solstice: Rock Bottom Prices feat. Aurelius Whitlock's Murder Museum 51:43

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The gang find themselves on the summer solstice in Wiltshire, at Stonehenge no less! There's a great festival happening to celebrate the longest day, but before they can get there they'll have to enter through the gift shop. Before the night is up, they'll have to perform the ritual to get the sun to rise again. Easier said than done! In this episo…

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#529 The Wrongful Conviction of Leonard Peltier - Part 3 41:59

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In part three of this three-part series, at Leonard’s trial in 1977 federal prosecutors changed the failed narrative from the Butler / Robideau trial, claiming that Leonard executed the agents with an AR15 that they claimed matched casings found near the bodies. Bruce Ellison and Ron Kuby explain how false evidence was used to secure a conviction t…

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220 Kid: Back On Track 1:09:56

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The boys are joined by record producer and DJ 220 Kid (Will Graydon) to talk through the highs and lows of his sobriety journey! After going sober for 9 months, one misstep with medication triggered a relapse - but now he’s back on track and more determined than ever! Best known for his chart-topping remix of 'Wellerman' with our very own host Tom,…

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London Jolley: There's A-Latte Trouble Brewing 49:24

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This week's episode is Part 3 in our special "London Jolley" series. After a weekend of escape rooms, Mike gave us the challenge of each designing an improvised 10 minute escape room on the spot, and hosting it for the other three solvers. The location? A legally distinct, formerly independent coffee chain in the heart of London. The doors are chai…

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#528 The Wrongful Conviction of Leonard Peltier - Part 2 32:45

20d ago32:45

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Ben Bowlin, new co-host of Wrongful Conviction and host of the long-standing podcast Stuff the Don’t Want You to Know and Jason Flom from the Wrongful Conviction podcast had the honor of sitting down for many hours to speak with Leonard Peltier about his personal life, the historical context of the resistance movement and events that led to the att…

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Tackling Loneliness In Sobriety 40:27

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You asked, and we listened! This week, our sober psychotherapist David Gibbs returns to the podcast! He joins Jamie and Tom for a reflective episode exploring loneliness and sobriety. Going alcohol-free is challenging on its own, but when you’re the only sober person in your group, feelings of isolation, anxiety, and self-sabotage can easily creep …

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London Jolley: Cold Opens and Cold Drinks at the Dirty Dicks 47:38

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In the second episode of our special, in-person London series, we took a quick break for a drink at the Dirty Dicks - yes, that really is it's name, and it's great! In this episode we do Two Truths and a Lie, discuss Cold vs Hot openings in escape rooms, and give our recommendations for this month. This month's recommendations are: Jamie - The Code…

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From decline to top rankings: How England transformed education with Nick Gibb (Ep 49) 1:19:18

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In this episode, Anna Stokke interviews The Right Honourable Sir Nick Gibb, former Minister of State for Schools in England. Nick discusses the bold, evidence-based reforms he led over a decade to reverse declining academic performance in English schools. From phonics-based reading instruction to math mastery, he explains how high expectations, rig…

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#527 The Wrongful Conviction of Leonard Peltier - Part 1 48:06

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Ben Bowlin, new co-host of Wrongful Conviction and host of the long-standing podcast Stuff the Don’t Want You to Know and Jason Flom from the Wrongful Conviction podcast had the honor of sitting down for many hours to speak with Leonard Peltier about his personal life, the historical context of the resistance movement and events that led to the att…

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Gratitude and Sobriety - Here's Why It Works 52:07

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This season, we’re all about real talk. In this episode, Jamie and Tom chat about gratitude and what it’s meant for them now that they’re 3 years sober. They break down how just shifting your mindset to be more thankful can actually make a huge difference on your sobriety journey. It’s simple stuff but super powerful. Our Patreon is now live at: ht…

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Introducing - Absolute: Taser Incorporated, Teaser 9:38

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Absolute, Season 1: Taser Incorporated is at once a tale as old as time - a true believer learns the hard way that the costs of lofty ambition and hubris just might outweigh even the most optimistic upside - and a thoroughly modern story of technology overtaking the very people it is meant to serve. In this case: the ubiquitous electric gun carried…

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London Jolley: Travelog and Secret Studio Interview 1:27:20

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In this special episode, we're reporting from our first all-producers, in-person trip to London! For the first time, all four of The Infinite Escape Room hosts were in the same space at the same time. Over this and the next few episodes you'll hear all about our puzzle thoughts on some of the games we played, including: The Emerald Phantom at Secre…

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#526 Ben Bowlin with Sonny Bharadia 41:22

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On November 18, 2001, a woman returned home from church to a man burglarizing her apartment in Thunderbolt, GA. While wearing a pair of batting gloves, the man proceeded to sexually assault her and steal various items. In the days following, police found those items in the residence of a man named Sterling Flint. When the victim identified Flint as…

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Rio Fredrika: Sobriety For Science 58:09

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What really happens to your body when you stop drinking for 30 days? Radio DJ and TV presenter Rio Fredrika joins Jamie and Tom to share her personal journey of going alcohol-free for a month - all in the name of science. Not fully sober but sober curious, Rio opens up about exploring alcohol-free living as part of her upcoming TV documentary, wher…

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What is a puzzle? 53:03

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You have been eaten alive by an irradiated Koala. What a day. But don't worry, there's a pub in here! Join Jamie, Aled, Mike and Bailey as they reflect on a question that should haunt the dreams of more Escape Room designers than it probably does - What is a puzzle? AND THAT'S NOT ALL. A prize draw. A real one. With a real prize. Well, two, actuall…

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How we learn: Naive, purposeful, and deliberate practice with Stephen Chew (Ep 48) 57:13

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Join math professor Anna Stokke in conversation with Dr. Stephen Chew, a cognitive psychologist at Samford University. They explore the different types of practice—naive, purposeful, and deliberate—and why understanding these distinctions can transform teaching and improve learning. The discussion also covers how to use feedback effectively, struct…

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73 - Alec and Max Allcock part 2, The SnowBoard Instructor Podcast, ski and snowboard instructors 51:17

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Welcome to episode 73 of The Ski Instructor Podcast, this week featuring Alec and Max Allcock. This is part 2 of a 2 part episode. Alec and Max are the hosts of The Snowboard Instructor Podcast, https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-snowboard-instructor-podcast/id1536803884 https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZtzwBFqrdQlOtbonKZxPp?si=SHI0R19fRymK6_S…

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#525 Jason Flom with Willie "Pete" Williams 34:21

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On April 5, 1985, around 11 p.m., a woman exiting her car in her apartment complex parking lot just north of Atlanta, GA was approached by an African-American man. The man asked her if she could help him find "Paul." He then pulled out a gun and told her to move into the passenger seat. He drove to a nearby dead-end street where he raped the victim…

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Two Friends Talk About Grief and Sobriety 42:29

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Hi there, you lovely individual! This week, we bring you a very open, honest, and raw conversation between two friends exploring their relationship with grief after a recent loss. Jamie and Tom reflect on their emotions and how sobriety has helped them truly connect with their feelings. As we all know, alcohol is often the first thing many turn to …

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Ozman Richard's House of Death Games: Bingo Lingo! 38:49

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This week's episode is Round 3 of The House of Death Games, where the team have to escape Ozman Richards' dungeon together, but it's everyone for themselves in solving his sinister challenges - Wonky Biscuit, Seven Deadly Films and Rhyme Crime! Jamie opens the episode by strapping a ball gag into his mouth, the team re-enact the Vicar of Dibley sou…

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#524 Jason Flom with Clemente Aguirre 58:25

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Coming of age in Honduras, Clemente “Shorty” Aguirre was faced with a choice: join MS13 or die. He moved to Nicaragua with his grandmother instead, but with no economic prospects, he chose to come to the United States as an undocumented immigrant. Life was calm for a while, as he worked as a cook and lived in a trailer park, where he had found a pl…

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142. Dr Douglas Graham author of the 80/10/10 Diet 1:05:22

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In this interview I talk to Dr Douglas Graham the author of The 80/10/10 Diet which many people see as the bible of the raw foods diet. Doug will be appearing once again at this years UK Fruitfest. This is a week long residential retreat/festival for those interested in a raw vegan lifestyle. Learn more about a raw vegan lifestyle at UK Fruitfest, …

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DRIIA: Navigating Sobriety and Finding Yourself 1:24:15

2M ago1:24:15

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We’re back from our longest season break! Crowd goes wild That’s right—your favourite sobriety podcast is back, and we’re kicking things off with a bang. Joining Jamie and Tom this week is London-based singer, producer, and DJ - DRIIA. She’s worked with the likes of Rudimental and Jax Jones, been named a BBC Radio 1 Future Star, and is shaking up t…

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Mailbag: Math facts vs calculators, a logic problem, the Southern surge (Ep 47) 14:49

2M ago14:49

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In this special mailbag episode, Anna Stokke tackles two listener questions and a comment. She breaks down a logic puzzle that stumped some fans, explains why relying on calculators isn’t a substitute for math fact fluency, and highlights comments from a listener about encouraging literacy trends in several Southern U.S. states. TIMESTAMPS [00:00:0…

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Ozman Richard's House of Death Games: Celebrity Obama Llama 29:13

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This week's episode is Round 2 of The House of Death Games. Here, Bailey has us playing a sadistic game of celebrity Obama Llama to get points in Ozman Richards' (similar to but legally distinct Richard Osman) post-apocalyptic House of Death Games . Who's in the running to escape with their life? And who's destined for the digestive tract of a radi…

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#523 Jason Flom with Lerico Kearney 47:18

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On November 21, 1997, Gene Artis and his sister Yvonne Giles were shot and killed at their apartment in Suffolk, VA. Six-year-old Travone Artis was the only witness who saw his mother and uncle get murdered, and he unequivocally told authorities that a relative of his was the shooter. Despite this, 18 year old Lerico Kearney became a suspect when p…

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Ozman Richard's House of Death Games: Just a Minute, You Drongo 33:30

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The gang has been kidnapped! Again. This time, Australia's post-apocalyptic warlord Ozman Richards (similar to but legally distinct from Richard Osman) has challenged our puzzlers to compete in his House of Death Games. To the winner? Their life is spared. Everyone else? They pass through the digestive tract of a radioactive koala. This episode cov…