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Podcast Profile: The Math Club

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70 episodes
2022 to 2025
Median: 33 minutes
Collection: Physics, Math, and Astronomy


Description (podcaster-provided):

Join hosts Peter Littig and Noah King as they discuss and explain mathematical topics with their own unique style. Full of information that will interest and entertain math lovers as well as those who maybe don’t love it quite that much… yet. Mathematical concepts, history, paradoxes, and puzzles await you, along with a generous helping of witty banter and fun. Calling all members…. The Math Club is open!
Email - [email protected]
Twitter - @mathclubpodcast


Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):

➤ Mathematical concepts • History of mathematics • Math puzzles and paradoxes • Interviews with mathematicians • Mathematical proofs and problem-solving • Math in games and everyday life

This podcast, titled "The Math Club," is a series that delves into a wide array of mathematical topics with the aim of engaging both enthusiasts and those less familiar with the subject. Hosted by Peter Littig and Noah King, the podcast blends informative content with a casual and entertaining style, characterized by witty banter.

Recurring themes in the episodes include mathematical history and great unsolved problems, where the hosts discuss historical episodes and figures, highlighting significant mathematical theorems and breakthroughs. Another frequent topic is mathematical concepts and puzzles, comprising discussions on proofs, paradoxes, probability, and intriguing phenomena, which also involve interactive segments encouraging audience participation. This podcast often incorporates elements of applied mathematics, exploring real-world applications ranging from voting systems to game theory.

A notable feature is the exploration of contemporary mathematical challenges and the latest research developments. The show regularly includes interviews with educators and experts in the field, providing insights into teaching methodologies and mathematical education. Listeners can also expect episodes focusing on mathematical curiosity and cultural aspects, such as math-related jokes or math in daily life phenomena.

Throughout, there is an evident effort to make mathematics accessible and enjoyable, fostering a community-oriented approach where listeners are invited to participate through challenges and direct interaction with the hosts. This podcast thus seeks to weave together historical context, theoretical exploration, and practical application to create a comprehensive and engaging experience for anyone interested in the broad scope of mathematics.


Episodes:
Episode Image Q.E.D.: The Proving of Fermat's Last Theorem
2025-Jun-26
50 minutes
Episode Image Sophie's Chase: More History of Fermat's Last Theorem
2025-May-07
42 minutes
Episode Image Non-trivial Pursuit: The History of Fermat's Last Theorem
2025-Apr-09
36 minutes
Episode Image The Rules They Are A-Changin': A Conversation with Fluxx Creator Andrew Looney
2025-Mar-05
44 minutes
Episode Image A Wrinkle in Spacetime: A Mathematical Discussion about Spacetime
2025-Feb-12
38 minutes
Episode Image I Have a Little Bias: The Mathematics of Dreidel
2024-Dec-18
49 minutes
Episode Image Video Bonus: Finding Primo
2024-Nov-22
6 minutes
Episode Image Finding Primo: The Search for Very Large Primes
2024-Nov-20
46 minutes
Episode Image Talkin' 'bout My Generation: A Deep Dive into The Math Club
2024-Nov-06
26 minutes
Episode Image Elective Procedures: The Mathematics of Voting Systems
2024-Oct-23
43 minutes
Episode Image Two Heads are Better Than One: A Counterintuitive Coin Flipping Problem
2024-Oct-02
38 minutes
Episode Image Mini Series
2024-Sep-18
5 minutes
Episode Image Houston, We Have Some Problems: Currently Unsolved Math Questions
2024-Sep-11
34 minutes
Episode Image Making it Count: An Interview with MATHCOUNTS
2024-Aug-28
42 minutes
Episode Image Hire Order Thinking: Exploring Optimal Stopping Theory
2024-Aug-14
39 minutes
Episode Image Double Dealing: The Mathematics of Deal or No Deal, Part 2
2024-Jul-17
35 minutes
What's the Deal?: The Mathematics of Deal or No Deal
2024-Jun-19
27 minutes
Episode Image A Mathematician Walks Into a Bar: A Celebration of Math Jokes
2024-Apr-24
33 minutes
Leaving Flatland: A Discussion About Higher Spatial Dimensions
2024-Mar-06
29 minutes
Rooty Tooty: Calculating Square Roots by Hand
2024-Jan-24
33 minutes
Math Club Encore: So Many Birds
2023-Dec-13
21 minutes
Math Club Encore: Tales from Decrypt
2023-Nov-29
41 minutes
Video Bonus: Hip to be Square
2023-Nov-17
1 minute
Hip to be Square: Investigating Magic Squares
2023-Nov-15
50 minutes
Video Bonus: Linear Thinking
2023-Nov-03
8 minutes
Linear Thinking: A Puzzle Involving a Linear System of Equations
2023-Nov-01
36 minutes
MathGPT: Can AI Do Math?
2023-Oct-18
42 minutes
A Tactical Advantage: An interview about Fact Tactics with Dr. Juli Dixon
2023-Oct-04
38 minutes
Dome Sweet Dome: Exploring Geodesic Structures
2023-Sep-20
35 minutes
The Elevator and the Fencepost: Zero-Based Counting
2023-Sep-06
30 minutes
A Math Workout: An Interview with the Mathnasium
2023-Aug-23
29 minutes
We Love the Subs: Using Substitution in Math
2023-Aug-09
29 minutes
Those Who Can, Teach: A Conversation about Mathematics Instruction
2023-Jul-26
40 minutes
I, Conic: What are Conic Sections?
2023-Jul-12
40 minutes
Made to Order: PEMDAS and the Order of Operations
2023-Jun-28
42 minutes
Video Bonus: Cool Beans
2023-Jun-15
4 minutes
Cool Beans: An Experiment with Newton's Law of Cooling
2023-Jun-14
41 minutes
Model Behavior: What is the Petrie Multiplier?
2023-May-31
27 minutes
Math Problems: An Interview with Anneke Schreuder about Dyscalculia
2023-May-17
48 minutes
One, Singular Sensation: The Role of 1 in Ring Theory
2023-May-03
42 minutes
Paradox City
2023-Apr-19
31 minutes
Your Mileage May Vary: Miles per Gallon vs. Gallons per Mile
2023-Apr-05
30 minutes
Divergent Thinking: Working with Divergent Series
2023-Mar-22
49 minutes
Proof of Concept: A Discussion about Mathematical Proofs
2023-Mar-08
35 minutes
The Unprofessional Math Development Club
2023-Feb-22
41 minutes
Math Like an Egyptian: Exploring Egyptian Fractions
2023-Feb-08
29 minutes
Game Changer: Our History with the Monty Hall Problem
2023-Jan-25
28 minutes
Math Club Junior: An Interactive Math Story for Elementary Students
2023-Jan-11
27 minutes
You Say You Want a Revolution: What is Gabriel’s Horn
2022-Dec-14
35 minutes
So Many Birds: Counting The Twelve Days of Christmas with Karl Gauss
2022-Nov-30
19 minutes
Imagining Numbers: The Quaternions and Other Number Systems
2022-Nov-16
29 minutes
Math Complex: What are Imaginary Numbers?
2022-Nov-02
25 minutes
Getting Into Shape: Topological Deformations
2022-Oct-19
42 minutes
Oh, For the Love of Math: An Interview with Dan Finkel of Math for Love
2022-Oct-05
44 minutes
Tales from Decrypt: Substitution Ciphers and Frequency Analysis
2022-Sep-21
40 minutes
Pi-lot: Approximating Pi
2022-Sep-07
22 minutes
Video Bonus: Key Ideas
2022-Aug-25
6 minutes
Key Ideas: Cryptography and the Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange
2022-Aug-24
39 minutes
Breaking News: Noah and Alexa Analyze Pete's Fall
2022-Aug-10
12 minutes
Discovery vs. Invention: Where Does Math Come From?
2022-Jul-27
42 minutes
Ad Infinitum: Exploring Infinity
2022-Jul-13
32 minutes
Video Bonus: Positive Thinking
2022-Jun-30
2 minutes
Positive Thinking: Conditional Probability, Bayes' Theorem, and the Base-Rate Fallacy
2022-Jun-29
24 minutes
Video Bonus: Gleaming the Cube
2022-Jun-16
4 minutes
Gleaming the Cube: The Mathematics of the Rubik's Cube
2022-Jun-15
30 minutes
Episode Image Prime Time: Prime Numbers and The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic
2022-Jun-01
26 minutes
Episode Image Thinking Outside the Box: Newcomb's Paradox
2022-May-18
32 minutes
Episode Image Triple Play: Investigating Pythagorean Triples
2022-May-04
24 minutes
Video Bonus: Much Ado About Nothing
2022-Apr-27
2 minutes
Episode Image Much Ado About Nothing: The Role of Zero in Math
2022-Apr-20
30 minutes