Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast

Join Nathalie Vega-Rhodes and friends in a special series on COVID-19. In this episode, meet personal trainer and nutritionist Jenny Ingram as we discuss some ways to work (out) from home whether you are new to exercise or have no equipment.  Follow ...

Join Nathalie Vega-Rhodes and friends in a special series on COVID-19.  In this episode,  meet instructional designer Jennifer Stallman as we discuss some thoughts on the abrupt transition to online.  Let us know your thoughts.  Follow us on Facebook...

We continue learning about Cardano as we attempt to answer the following questions.: How do you evade those pesky portrait painters?  How do you balance being a lover and a fighter?  What do either of these have to do with math?  Let us know your tho...

We meet an Italian mathematician who played a huge role in Fermat and Pascal’s Unfinished Game and whose drive shaft is still in use in modern vehicles!  In this episode, we’ll attempt to answer the following questions: Does hair really have a life o...

In the conclusion to our Fermat trilogy, we dive deeper into the saga of the Last Theorem as we attempt to answer the following questions. How can a library save your life?  How do you win a deal with the devil? What do either of these have to do wit...

We continue talking about Fermat (and some of his collaborations) as we attempt to answer the following questions: How sure are you that you locked your door this morning?   What came first – loaded dice or counting cards?  What do either of these ha...

We now meet a mathematician whose famous theorem stumped mathematicians for three centuries before being solved!  In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions. What’s the process for becoming amateur royalty? How do find a needle ...

We are taking a little break for the holidays to collect some more research (and to start our Spring semester!)  We hope you have a great holiday season and we'll see you back next month on January 31 for our next mathematician - Pierre de Fermat!  P...

To close out our Erdös trilogy, we’ll talk about some of our favorite tidbits as we attempt to answer the following questions. Is illegal thinking a misdemeanor or a felony? What’s the fastest way to recover from brain surgery? What do either of thes...

We’ll continue learning about Erdös and we’ll talk about some of his travels as we attempt to answer the following questions. How do you get your friends to cook you food? How can you get that free hospital room upgrade you’re looking for? What do ei...