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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.

Mar 27, 2023

In THIS episode...

🐹 A Peanut Squared! 

πŸ“‡ How many words neatly shorten to letter-name versions? 

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

πŸ’Ό And some Other Business. 

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


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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Feb 27, 2023

In this episode...

Spoon on Apple iOS 15.4 Can a spoon keep open champagne fizzy?

Straight Ruler on Apple iOS 15.4 Are two minimalist rulers more effective than one 30cm ruler?

Bubbles on Apple iOS 15.4 There's some Any Other Bubbness. 

Sports Medal on Apple iOS 15.4And, 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...


Feb 13, 2023

In this episode...
 
πŸͺ¨ Which human names are the least elemental?
 
πŸ•°οΈ Why do clocks run clockwise?
 
🧳 Some news from the business briefcase!
 
πŸͺ΅ 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...


Feb 6, 2023

In this episode...

πŸ›€ How do you keep a bath warmer for longer?

πŸ’Ό Matt solves a problem about business.

πŸ—žοΈ We have some AOB.

πŸͺ΅ And a brand new stumpdate!

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