Matt Parker and Bec Hill present: A Problem Squared. A podcast dedicated to solving problems of all kinds, such as, "What should I listen to right now?". A Podcast Squared. First one's free. You're welcome.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 21 hours 24 minutes
075 = Roman Recursion and Role-Play Immersion
In this episode…
???? What is the biggest roman numeral word?
???? How do I get my friends to play D&D?
???? A Christmas Stumpdate!
???? And the business briefcase is OPEN.
If you'd like some extra listening over the next few weeks, have a listen to Bec on Dan Schreiber’s podcast ‘We Can Be Weirdos’ you can find the link here: https://tinyurl...
074 = Chocolate Powder Fails and Consonant/Vowel Details
On this episode…
???? Can you prevent hot chocolate from clumping?
???? When is a vowel a vowel?
???? We have some Discord news!
???? And a small amount of Business, of Any Other nature.
The holidays have arrived early because, and APS DISCORD IS FINALLY HERE! Head on over using this link: https://discord...
076 = Human Pasta and Strada Romana
In this first episode of 2024…
???? How long would human spaghetti be?
????Do all roads actually lead to Rome?
????We have new old business for a new new year.
P.S episode not intentionally Italy themed...
076 = Human Pasta and Strada Romana
In this first episode of 2024…
???? How long would human spaghetti be?
????Do all roads actually lead to Rome?
????We have new old business for a new new year.
P.S episode not intentionally Italy themed...
076 = Human Pasta and Strada Romana
In this first episode of 2024…
???? How long would human spaghetti be?
????Do all roads actually lead to Rome?
????We have new old business for a new new year.
P.S episode not intentionally Italy themed...
073 = Farting Thrust and Pocket Mistrust
In THIS episode…
???? How low would gravity need to be for farts to lift you off the ground?
???? Is there a solution to suboptimal trouser pockets????? Ding ding ding!
???? Business, fresh from the Any Other briefcase.
If you want to participate in a MathsJam near you, you can find your local event right here: https://www.mathsjam...
072 = The Perfect Paint Set and Rubik's Reset
In this episode...
???? What's the best hypothetical paint set?
???? Can a single turning pattern return a Rubik's cube to where it started?
???? And some Any Orbital Business!
If you want to weigh in on the Reasonable / Unreasonable debate, and watch Bec in her element painting a wardrobe, follow this link: https://www.instagram...
071 = Snap Probability and Zombie Mobility
In this episode...
???? Is the probability in a game of snap changed if two packs of cards are used?
???? Can zombies ride bikes?
???? A commemorative plate-bowl update.
???? And some Any Other BOoOoOosiness!
If YOU want this year's APS Christmas card be sure to sign up to the Wizard Level on Patreon by the END OF NOVEMBER.
You can do that here: https://www.patreon...
070 = Speaking Profanities and Lettered Localities
In this episode...
???? Which words sound rude in other languages?
✏️ Which letters go where most often?
???? And some any aeroplane-autobahn business!
Tony has give us some fantastic Maths Decor. Platonic Solid doorknobs and how to make them: https://ko-fi.com/s/642d70ef7f
A couple of brilliant listeners gave us some great more information on emergency landings on the Autobahn. You can find links to that here: https://en.wikipedia...
069 = Tiling Planes and Driving Planes
In this episode... - What is the optimal maths based pattern to decorate a rented home? - Is it possible to fly a plane on the autobahn? - And some bloody brilliant Any Other Business You can find more information about the Art Installation, or Zeitpyramide, Matt references in the catch up here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeitpyramide For more amazing tile patterns, check out Ayliean's TikTok: https://www.tiktok...