Jan 31, 2021
This month Matt and Bec are problem-solving thusly:
Can you cast shadow puppets on the Moon?
Why do champion cyclists wear such short shorts?
Is there such a thing as a lucky person?
Here's a useful graphic of how the Moon orbits Earth
Dec 31, 2020
It's the end of year special!
We have an update on the Cheese Cover Up, the results of the listener survey, and a selection of quick-fire new problems to round off 2020. Plus, what on Earth has Matt been doing to his Christmas tree?
Head to @aproblemsquared on Twitter and Instagram to see images of listeners' cheese...
Nov 30, 2020
What's the most cunning way to move furniture on your own?
Thoughtful ideas for Christmas presents
Answers to the riddle of Pudding's Wheel, including a brilliant piece of maths by a listener.
Recipe for microwave fudge:
3 cups of milk or dark chocolate bits (roughly 500g)
1 tin condensed milk
1/4 cup of butter
Step 1....
Oct 31, 2020
To celebrate 12 episodes we're collecting some data! If you can, fill in the listener survey: http://thatsurvey.ilikeit.aproblemsquared.com
Here's the wikipedia page we used to make sense of shark teeth:
Sep 30, 2020
How long is a year of A Problem Squared podcasts?
What's the qualification for a room being a room?
Is the famous Ferrero Rocher advert mathematically possible?
You can visit the Crafts Council campaign here: https://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/support-us/appeals-and-projects/lets-craft-packs-children
Delve into luxury...