A Problem Squared

Matt Parker (comedian and mathematician) and Bec Hill (comedian and not mathematician) have problems. They also have solutions. Not always in the correct ratio.

056 = LTRL Words and Half-Life Burns

Mar 27, 2023

In THIS episode...

🐹 A Peanut Squared!

📇 How many words neatly shorten to letter-name versions?

🔥 Was Michael Jackson's hair catching fire in a Pepsi ad the exact mid-point of his life?

💼 And some Other Business.

Roll up! roll up! The limited edition Millionth Episode Commemorative Plates and / or Bowls...

055 = Bristol Bus Buds and Generic Soap Suds

Mar 14, 2023

In this episode...

🚍 What’s the probability that you get on a bus and see a colleague who's travelling to the same house as you?

🧽 Can I use a single cheap soap to clean absolutely everything?

✨ And, coincidences. Lots of them.

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054 = Sparkling Wines and Marking Lines

Feb 27, 2023

In this episode...

Can a spoon keep open champagne fizzy?

Are two minimalist rulers more effective than one 30cm ruler?

There's some Any Other Bubbness.

And, you're cordially invited to the Royal Society!

If you'd like to watch Matt on a very fast motorbike, have a look at this! You can find 'Rapid Motion Through...

053 = Elementary Monikers and Rotatory Chronikers

Feb 13, 2023

In this episode...

🪨 Which human names are the least elemental?

🕰️ Why do clocks run clockwise?

🧳 Some news from the business briefcase!

🪵 And an even NEWER stumpdate.

If you'd like to know how to bring plants and more specifically, your stumps, into the UK without an...

052 = Piping Hot Baths and Predicting With Graphs

Feb 6, 2023

In this episode...

🛀 How do you keep a bath warmer for longer?

💼 Matt solves a problem about business.

🗞️ We have some AOB.

🪵 And a brand new stumpdate!

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