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A Problem Squared120 = Dealing Probability and Healing Gullibility🃏 What are the odds of actually winning Morgan’s very specific, very fun card game?🤯 Are people more gullible now? And what are the best ways to persuade someone they are wrong?👻 And, appropriate to the season, there will be some Any Other BoooooooooooooosnessIf you have some ingenious suggestions of what Matt can do in lunar gravity, head to www.aproblemsquared.com and submit your idea as a ‘Solution’Head to our socials to see Matt’s graph plot and stats on...
2025-10-271h 08A Problem Squared119 = Proportions by Bananas and Polygons from Lava🍌 Is there a more consistent system of measuring things (and is it ‘Banana For Scale’)?🌋 Why and how do hexagons occur in nature?🔔 And there will be a whole Bec of Any Other BecnessHead to our socials to see Matt and Bec playing The Metre Game, lots of bananas for scale, and Matt sporting some very fetching headwear.Some further reading on the origins of ‘Banana For Scale’:https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/banana-for-scale Some further reading on hexagons in basalt...
2025-10-1354 minA Problem Squared118 = Rolling Eyes and Juggling Highs🎲 What are the odds of rolling snake eyes? (And does it make for good TV?)🤹How long does it take to learn to juggle with seven balls?🛌 And there’s some Any Other Bed’n’BoardnessHead to our socials to see Matt and Bec in action, rolling dice and juggling balls!To find out more about our juggling expert Darryl J Carrington, head to his insta: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPTqhTwDEeb/?igsh=MXdyMDJvNGhma2ZtNg==And here’s Colin Wright’s video ab...
2025-09-2956 minA Problem Squared117 = Visualising Hacks and Unusual Icy Snacks👁️ How do you remember things if you can’t visualisethem in your mind’s eye?🍭 What’s the best shape for a freeze pop?🪣 And there’s some Any Other Beachness Head to our socials to see freeze pop pics, Matt(not that one)’s tooth and the AOB gifts! Here’s a link to the University of Exeter’s The Eye’s Mind project: https://blogs.exeter.ac.uk/eyesmind/ And here’s a selection of freeze pops and anti-prisms…https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/pr...
2025-09-0153 minA Problem Squared116 = Guess The Right Price and Why Teeth Might Splice￡ What’s the optimum strategy to win The Price Is Right?🦷 Why have Tim’s baby teeth fallen apart?🛠️ And there’s some Any Other Billy Bookcase BusinessHead to our socials to play along with The Price Is Right and to see a video of Ikea Wars!Here are the GIANT LETTERS sent in by Phillip:https://maps.app.goo.gl/yZaofcfNPaF5HyX17https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillside_letters...
2025-08-1851 min
Probably ScienceEpisode 575 - Matt ParkerComedian/mathematician/YouTuber/author Matt Parker (@standupmaths) joins Jesse, Andy and Matt to talk about his new book Love Triangle: How Trigonometry Shapes the World, his podcast A Problem Squared, his Edinburgh Fringe show Getting Triggy With It, Mathstodon, a hawk that uses traffic patterns to target prey, desire paths, Earth's leaking core, the Gibeon meteor, Matt's comedy tour dates and Andy's Colorado music dates.
2025-08-111h 06A Problem Squared115 = Jolly Good Euphemising and Hollywood Sign Sizing🍆 What’s the “female equivalent” of phallic? What’s the font size of the Hollywood sign?🦈 And we’re always open for AOBusinessThanks to our excellent experts appearing in voicenote form - Dr Ben Whittle, Chella Quint OBE, and Linus Boman.Daan’s paper in the American Journal of Archaeology which cites this very podcast: doi.org/10.1086/735650 The world’s largest enlarged letter: https://www.pleasedonotbend.co.uk/categories/world-recordIf you’re heading to the Edinburgh Fringe...
2025-08-0455 minA Problem Squared114 = Delectable Dips and Dealable Decks🃏 What’s the deal with cards?🫕 What is the perfect ratio of chips to dips?🍔 And there’s some Any Other B-B-Q-B-nessHead to our socials to see the card shuffle and patterns, Bec’s starstruck selfie, and our chips ‘n’ dips experiment!For all your homemade snacking needs:https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/tortillashttps://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/homemade-tortilla-chips-guacamole-charred-tomato-salsaIt’s 5 o’chop Somewhere! (Really excellent work from Eve)https://www.instagram.com/p/DKZSlCGIdCZ/?utm...
2025-07-2155 minA Problem Squared113 = Marg Ana Names and Mid Career Change🚂 If you want a career change, how do you decide what to retrain as?👶 What would be a good set of names for twins or triplets?🦷 And there’s some Any Other BusiHere’s some baby naming code from Colin Beveridge: https://github.com/icecolbeveridge/zoe_namesIf you’re heading to the Edinburgh Fringe, you can get tickets to see Bec here: https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:5884/And you can get tickets see to Matt here: https://www.pleasance.c...
2025-07-0755 minA Problem Squared112 = Staring Safely At The Sun and Celebrations Off By One🌞 How far away from the Sun do we have to travel before we can look at it without damaging our eyes?📆 Is there an off by one error with anniversaries?🍝 And AOB has been slow cooked and packed up in tupperware for safe storageThe starting point for Matt’s theory:https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-maximum-light-intensity-that-a-human-eye-can-withstand-without-being-damaged Astroid Mattparker: https://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/tools/sbdb_lookup.html#/?sstr=mattparker Distance to Voyager 1: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/voyage...
2025-06-2346 minA Problem Squared111 = Mnemonic Serenading and Mechanism Naming🎶 Why are songs easier to remember than sentences?⚙️ Can we come up with new names (that meet strict criteria) for leader/follower motors?🌟 And it’s a glitzy, toothy, clackety AOB As discussed in the intro, here’s how to get involved with Matt’s Moon Pi Kickstarter: https://youtu.be/nGtVej1Qx5YAnd here's the link:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/standupmaths/moon-pi-were-going-to-calculate-on-the-moonAnd head to our socials to see the Corris Railway Traverser! For tickets to Bec...
2025-06-1157 minA Problem Squared110 = Inventive Dice and Paperwork Advice🎲What’s the best design for non-traditional dice?📄 What should you call paperwork that doesn’t involve paper?🙋And it’s more a comment than a question in AOBHead to our socials to see Matt’s excellent Angry Man In Local Newspaper photos.If you’d like to peruse and purchase more dice variations, head here:https://mathsgear.co.uk/collections/dice If you have any paperlesspaperwork suggestions, join in here!https://www.red...
2025-05-2654 minA Problem Squared109 = Fourth Dimensions and Love Conventions4️⃣ What would it look like to be trapped in a 4D world?🥰 What is the meaning of marriage?✨Izzy Wizzy Let’s Get AOBusyHead to our socials to see some fantastic representations of 2D meets 3D meets 4D in fiction, some magical magic, and an alphabetically perfect travel route (for 40 days in 1990).If you’re heading to the Edinburgh Fringe, you can get tickets to see Matt here:https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/getting-triggy-it-matt-parker-does-mathsAnd you can get tickets see Bec here...
2025-05-121h 01A Problem Squared108 = Proofed Mates and Proved Dates🍻What’s the best way to politely tell a friend that they’ve had too much to drink?🗞️ Is there a way to prove that something existed before a certain date?❌And AOB brings us some friendly corrections…A useful menu of alcoholic choices…https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/ A hash of a DING!1f2b352be3c09872b3e38083ec6f0d2b22615a99c5a446a03abf24430187c484If you’re heading t...
2025-04-281h 03A Problem Squared107 = Megabytes and Satellites🧱How many megabytes are actually in a gigabyte?🌕There have been some Moon Developments…😎And AOB will bring a little sunshine into your lifeHere is NASA’s Press Release about navigation on the moon:https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/somd/space-communications-navigation-program/nasa-successfully-acquires-gps-signals-on-moon/And some further reading from Matt: https://www.gpsworld.com/lugre-receiver-captures-gnss-signals-in-lunar-orbit/https://www.unoosa.org/documents/pdf/icg/2024/WG-B_Lunar_PNT_Jun24/LunarPNT_Jun24_01_03.pdfThe Biggest Bike!https://www.instagram...
2025-04-1456 minA Problem Squared106 = Travel ABC and Art of Karate🗺️ Is there an alphabetically perfect travel route?🪵 What can be done with karate chopped wood?🤙 And we ride the crest of the Any Other Business waveYou can find the data-basis for the alphabetically perfect travel route here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_and_territories_by_number_of_land_bordersHere are some of Bec’s aesthetically pleasing solutions:https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=JubeLHRYl80https://www.myveryeducatedmother.com/2015/12/turn-broken-k...
2025-03-3155 minA Problem Squared105 = Next Prime Dates and Ancient Gag Rates📆 When is the next Prime Number Day?🤣 What is the oldest joke?🪨 And we get to the rock bottom of Any Other BusinessYou can find Matt’s Divisibility Rules video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pLz8wEQYkAYou can read more about the world’s oldest joke here:https://www.wbur.org/endlessthread/2022/08/05/sumerian-joke-oneAnd you can get your Philogelols right here:https://archive.org/details/philo...
2025-03-171h 03A Problem Squared104 = Paper Spread and Pencil Lead📃 Is a sheet of A-45 paper big enough to wrap the earth? ✏️ Why do we still call pencil graphite lead?👔 There’s business to attend to. You can find Matt and Hannah’s protractor up the shard video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckcdqlo3pYc&ab_channel=Stand-upMathsHere’s Matt’s Truncatable Prime Pencil: https://mathsgear.co.uk/products/truncatable-prime-pencil?srsltid=AfmBOorhZ6qk_IAhKnCjtjoVM3wM-GXMTaFporL13aTjdOokjGG_hkxYAnd the oldest known pencil in the world: https://www.penciltalk.org/2021/02/worlds-oldest-pencilIf you want to know more about that...
2025-03-0349 minA Problem Squared103 = Heaps Splad and Paul’s Pad🤫 Which synonyms are Caesar ciphers of each other?🎨 Bec and Matt attempt to help a listener decorate their home. 💼 The tax business briefcase is wide open. ⚔️ And battleships heats up. It’s time to go see ‘Bec Hill: Guess Who's Bec, Bec Again?’ at The Adelaide Fringe! https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/bec-hill-guess-who-s-bec-bec-again-bec-hill-s-bec-tell-a-friend-af2025You can see Matt Live! https://festivalofthespokennerd.com/tickets/ Here are just some of the sources that inspired Bec’s answ...
2025-02-1749 minA Problem Squared102 = Copyright Traps and Saturday Night Gaps
✅ What’s the best way to leave your mark?
🗓️ Can Saturday Night Live be on Every Day?
📍 And there are some big locations in AOB
Top Marks: https://neatnik.net/steganographr/#results
SNL Spreadsheet: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/i9leqlafx0orjfp6l8a6t/weekend_whatdate.xlsx?rlkey=vetpi2qg9etbb35jq0zculjt1&e=1&st=q5vl7052&dl=0
Big Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8kf2XcYPXWnqGqn88
See Matt Live! https://festivalofthespokennerd.com/tickets/
See Bec Live!
https://adela...
2025-02-0352 minA Problem Squared101 = Squear Data and The Big Banana (in an Aussie accent)🔺 What are the most “interesting” years?
🍌 Bec goes big on Big Things
🎉 When Party Tricks Go Wrong
🔢 And there's some numerical AOB
Here’s Max-matics’ video that Matt mentioned - Turning a 2024 Ball Pyramid in to a 2025 Ball Square for NYE 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXUlKCIgV8U
Some further reading on the 2025 maths https://aperiodical.com/2025/01/numerical-coincidences-for-2025/
It’s a banger - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJS3xnD7Mus
Some further reading on BIG THINGS -
https://www.spottobooks...
2025-01-2057 minA Problem SquaredWelcome to A Problem....Suspended!Hello you wonderful listener,
Welcome to a new year. 2025 - has a nice ring to it doesn't it?
This is a short announcement to say that there will be a very short feed break - just an episode or two, don't worry - to allow us all rest for the first two weeks of January.
Matt will tell you everything you need to know in his very organised PSA. Have a listen.
Thank you for your continuted support and understanding. We love you very much.
Bec and Matt.
2025-01-0602 minA Problem Squared100 = Orchestral Seats and Calculator BeefTo celebrate A Problem Squared’s 100th episode…
🎼 What is the least popular instrument in an orchestra?
🍎 Matt is appalled.
🔮 Another unplanned, unexpected mystery segment!
💼 And the business briefcase is (briefly) open.
A big thank you to Katie Steckles for her brilliant contributions to this episode. You can find more from her on her website: https://www.katiesteckles.co.uk/index.html, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stecks?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor, or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/katiesteckles.
If you’re on Patreon and have a cr...
2024-12-2345 min
The Jerry Jonestown MassacreShow 606 – Mattie Parker = Mercy
After a fantastic weekend at the Fort Worth Rock Assembly at the Cicada, it’s time to get back down to business, and that business would be talking about how Mayor Mattie Parker completely sold out the City of Fort Worth to a shady religious cult and screwed over the good people of Oak Hurst. We aren’t happy, a bunch of our friends aren’t happy, and it seems half of Fort Worth isn’t happy with how things went down in a monumental city council meeting last week. The band Bot Chulism even wrote a song called Mayor Pa...
2024-12-182h 11A Problem Squared099 = Most Watched Films and Homonyms099 = Most Watched Films and Homonyms
✍️ What single word in the English Language has the most different meanings?
📺 Is the most consumed media of all time a holiday movie or song?
🗞 There’s some Any Other Business!
⚔️ Battleships continues.
If you want to find out more about the Royal Flying Doctor Service, do that here: https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/nswact/visit/broken-hill-visitor-centre/
You can see the full contents of Bec’s new outback first aid kit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
2024-12-0952 minA Problem Squared098 = Something Blue and Diamond Birthdays Too098 = Something Blue and Diamond Birthdays Too
💙What are the most extreme examples of something old, something blue, something borrowed, something new?
💎What’s up with diamond birthdays?
🔥A new special one-time bonus section from Matt.
💼And a look into the business briefcase.
For the Diana Spencer Tiara, look no further:
https://www.sothebys.com/en/digital-catalogues/power-image-royal-aristocratic-tiaras/the-spencer-tiara-r-s-garrard-1930s
Here’s an image of Ezra Jack Keats’ children’s story The
Snowy Day:
https://www.nypl.org/events/exhibitions/galleries/childhood/item/11304.
Selected from the millions of books...
2024-11-2552 minA Problem Squared095 = Friday Fears and Disco Spheres🍀 Does the 13th really fall more frequently on Friday?
💿 How do you make a giant disco ball wearable?
🍩 And we have some any other doughness.
If you want to find out more about the cardboard related event (called Number City!) Matt attended on Orkney Island, have a look at this link: https://oisf.org/fest-event/number-city/.
Do send your problems and solutions to the website: www.aproblemsquared.com.
If you’re on Patreon and have a creative Wizard offer to give Bec and Matt, please comment on the ‘Sup ‘Zards’ pinned post! ...
2024-10-1543 minA Problem Squared093 = Game Solutions and Neil Distributions
⭕ Circle Can Tic-Tac-Toe ever be fun?
🤏What is the smallest Neil called?
🗞There’s some Any Other Business!
⚔️Battleships continues.
If you want to read the works referenced by Matt in his tic-tac-toe / naughts and crosses problem, take a look below:
Solo Noughts and Crosses, James Grime: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10724117.2023.2168434
Tic-tac-tome, Willy Yoners: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tic-Tac-Autonomous-Playing-Book/dp/1594746877
A Knowledge-based Approach of Connect-Four The Game is Solved: White Wins, Victor Alis: https://disi.unitn.it/~montreso/asd/docs/connect4.pdf
Is ultimate...
2024-09-1657 minA Problem Squared090 = Washing Machine Lies and Lincoln Penny Highs🧺 Why is the cycle time on my washing machines always wrong?
🪙 How long will it take to sell 400 Lincoln memorial pennies for $20,000?
🔔 We have DINGS!
🧳 And the business briefcase is open!
Disclaimer: You may hear a slight change in tone on Matt's audio at points throughout, that's back up audio which sounds different.
If you want to find out more about the IMO, or International Mathematics Olympics, you can do that here: https://www.imo-official.org/
And if you’re in London and you want to experience...
2024-07-2932 minA Problem Squared087 = Climbing Cliffses and Cloning Eclipses🧗 Is it possible to climb every mountain?
🌞 Can you simulate an eclipse if you miss the real thing?
📜 And some loose ends (and change), in AOB!
If you’d like to enter the very same gravel race as Matt Parker, you can find out more details here: https://sevengravelrace.com/the-race/
You can listen to ‘Climb Any Mountain’ from the Sound of Music soundtrack here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKuqySkqhHw&ab_channel=COSMOTOPPER777
And to watch the 1991 The Shamen hit ‘Move Any Mountain’ referenced by Matt (which we later discovered wa...
2024-06-1750 minA Problem Squared086 = Emoji Editions and Birthday Billions🙏 Is this emoji praying hands or a high five?
🍚 What's the best present for celebrating a billion seconds?
💼 For the first time we have Any Other Business WITH SPECIAL GUESTS!
If you want a collectable (and mistake-ridden) copy of ‘Love Triangle’, with a special, limited edition book cover designed by print-artist Paul Catherall. You'll get one free while stocks last. Head over to MathsGear! https://mathsgear.co.uk/products/love-triangle-by-matt-parker-signed
Here’s some background on the ‘Folded Hands’ emoji mentioned in Bec’s problem: https://blog.emojipedia.org/emojiology-folded-hands/
This is the pixelated...
2024-06-0339 minA Problem Squared081 = Pi Prize and Square StairsIn this episode…
🥧 Can Pi ever repeat itself?
🪜 Is it impossible for cube-based stairs to be identical?
📈 And some Business of an Any Other Nature.
If you want to see the biggest hand calculation in HISTORY, you can! Just head over to Matt’s YouTube channel on the 14th of March: https://www.youtube.com/@standupmaths
An Evening of Unnecessary Detail is BACK IN NEW YORK! On the 14th of April, at The Bell House in Brooklyn from 7:30pm!
You can get tickets for that here: https://www.eventbrite.c...
2024-03-1154 minA Problem Squared079 = Driving Clockwise and Evolving DragonfliesIn this episode…
⤵ Is it faster to drive around Australia in an anticlockwise direction on the inside lane?
🐉 What were dragonflies called before there were dragons?
💼 Business of an ‘Any Other’ nature.
New segment: Things Matt Needs Help With. If you can help with ANY of Matt’s ideas, get in touch!
If you’d like to see Matt’s diagrams and GP MOTO plot, head on over to Twitter or Patreon!
The podcast has officially HIT 2 MILLION! Tell us how you think we should celebrate.
As always you can sen...
2024-02-1243 min
The Beyond Condition PodcastTHE TREN TALES Guests. Thom Evans, Jeff Black, David DeMesquita, Tony Huge, Matt Parker, Matt James, Tim Hunt, Will Dyson, Ali Fraser, Dan Bastick and Romana SkotzenSend us a text𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗜𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘! 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻. 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗱𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀/ 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲.This is The Beyond Condition Podcast's longest episode yet with a total of over 4 hours! The main aim of this episode is to continue offering truthful insight into PED use and to help offer education around Trenbolone as this episodes main focus.Follow the guests on Instagram @thom.evans.ifbb@jeffunbreakableblack@dynamite_d@tony.huge@matt.parker.pcapro@mattbeyondconditioncoaching@hunt_fitness_pcapro@theanabolicscientist@coach_ali_fraser@danbastick@romana.skotzen_ifbbproWatch it here: https://youtu.be/PO8lihAp9sQ#tren #anabolics #bodybuilding #enhancedathlete #trenmemes THE ULTIMATE SHOW DAY GUIDE E-BOOK: Purchase here Beyond Condition Coaching Application: Click here Find Sarah on Instagram: @sarahparker_bb
2024-02-044h 01A Problem Squared077 = Earth That Quakes and Quick Fire TakesIn this episode…
🌏 How often do earthquakes take place in the same location, on the same date, in different years?
🔔 Dingletts, dingletts and more dingletts!
💨 A fundamental buoyancy error.
If you want to look into the data Matt used for his earthquake problem, you can find that here: https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/hazel/view/hazards/earthquake/event-data.
If you want to see the plots Matt mentions, please head on over to Twitter or Patreon.
Here are Bec's podcast recommendations:
- Science Vs: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/science-vs
2024-01-1546 minA Problem Squared076 = Human Pasta and Strada RomanaIn 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.
If you want to go see Matt and Bec in LA get to the Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank on Sunday January 7th at 5pm!
Bec and Matt will put on An Evening of Unnecessary Detail along with a few of their friends as guest acts.
Come and say hi! Matt will s...
2024-01-0138 min
House Rich Podcast with Matt ParkerHappy Holidays & 2024 Mortgage Market PredictionsJoin me, Matt Parker, your trusted mortgage broker in Vancouver, as I share a special holiday message and delve into the latest trends and forecasts in the Vancouver real estate and mortgage market. This episode is packed with insights and advice for homeowners, buyers, and investors as we look towards 2024.
Show Notes:
00:00 - Introduction
A warm holiday greeting to all clients and viewers.
Overview of what the episode will cover.
00:13 - Holiday Reflections
The importance of family time and relaxation during the holidays.
Personal plans for the festive season and the excitement...
2023-12-1411 minA Problem Squared074 = Chocolate Powder Fails and Consonant/Vowel DetailsOn 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.gg/pt4WsfhMCY
You too can make your computer talk! Here's a link to the Praat vowel software Matt was using at the start of today’s Dinglet: https://www.fon.hum.uva.nl/praat/
If you’d like to...
2023-12-0448 minA Problem Squared076 = Human Pasta and Strada RomanaIn 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.
If you want to go see Matt and Bec in LA get to the Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank on Sunday January 7th at 5pm!
Bec and Matt will put on An Evening of Unnecessary Detail along with a few of their friends as guest acts!
Come and say hi! Matt will sign y...
2023-12-0100 minA Problem Squared076 = Human Pasta and Strada RomanaIn 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.
If you want to go see Matt and Bec in LA get to the Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank on Sunday January 7th at 5pm!
Bec and Matt will put on An Evening of Unnecessary Detail along with a few of their friends as guest acts!
Come and say hi! Matt will sign y...
2023-12-0138 minA Problem Squared076 = Human Pasta and Strada RomanaIn 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.
If you want to go see Matt and Bec in LA get to the Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank on Sunday January 7th at 5pm!
Bec and Matt will put on An Evening of Unnecessary Detail along with a few of their friends as guest acts!
Come and say hi! Matt will sign y...
2023-12-0100 minThe Beyond Condition PodcastHow long can you compete for? Guest. Matt Parker | Life BEYOND Competing Series Ep. 1Send us a textWelcome to Ep. 1 of The Beyond Condition Podcast | Life BEYOND Competing Series.Sarah welcomes Matt Parker back to The Beyond Condition Podcast as the first episode of my brand new series. Competitive bodybuilding is known as a sport of longevity but is there a shelf life of how long you can compete for?We explore how it feels to compete for a number of years, the potential directions you can take if stepping away from our sport and many subjects that fall into this topic.Discussions include:
2023-09-181h 01House Rich Podcast with Matt ParkerFrom Restaurants to Realtor: Andrew Hrushowy's Unique JourneyNavigating the real estate market can be a daunting task, especially for first-time buyers or sellers. But what if you had expert advice to guide you through? In today's episode, host Matt Parker talks with Andrew, a seasoned realtor. Andrew shares his unique insights into the real estate market, the importance of customer service, and even some personal interests that help him unwind.
From transitioning from the restaurant industry to real estate, to tips on being proactive in a fluctuating market, Andrew covers it all. Tune in now to gain valuable insights that could make your next...
2023-09-1535 minHouse Rich Podcast with Matt ParkerInsider's Guide to Real Estate: A Conversation with Louise McKnightIn this episode of the House Rich podcast, host Matt Parker, also known as Mortgage Matt, sits down with Louise McKnight, a highly experienced realtor from South Surrey, Canada. They discuss Louise's journey in the real estate industry, her team's approach to serving clients, and the current state of the real estate market.
Key Points Discussed:
Introduction to Louise McKnight: Louise is a seasoned realtor with over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. She leads a multi-award-winning team, Team McKnight, which has facilitated over $2 billion in real estate transactions over...
2023-07-2115 minA Problem Squared062 = The Ice Cream Hack and Burger Rings PacksIn THIS episode: 🍦 Can you lose weight with a diet of ice cream and beer? 🍔 What's up with Burger Rings? 🛎 DING! DING! DING! DING! 💼 And some A-OHHHHH-B. Here's the Burger Rings 1992 ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo5sKqwUQBs Here's the ACTUAL packet, as remembered by Matt and Bec: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fordsbasement/7183508658# As always, send your problems and solutions to our website: aproblemsquared.com. If you'd like to find out which Muppet you are (who doesn't, right?) you can skip ahead of...
2023-06-1936 minA Problem Squared059 = Concealing Stars and Conceiving Bars In THIS episode... 🌝 Is the diameter of the sun and the moon the spookiest of coincidences? 🍫 Where on earth are the new candy bars?! 📈 What's in the Business Briefcase today? Here's the incredible bath related research conducted and compiled by David, go take a look it's fantastic: https://www.dropbox.com/s/89sp8ekvx2d13m7/Bath_Gustavsson.pdf?dl=0 And Tin's code with Matt's favourite plot, you can find that here: https://htmlpreview.github.io/?https://github.com/tinnuadan/PipingHotBath/blob/main/becbath.html If you'd like to see Matt and Bec in New York for an Evening of Un...
2023-05-0856 minA Problem Squared057 = Factorial Calculations and Optimal Celebrations In THIS episode... * Matt has found the last number. * How do you determine which day of the week a given date falls on if you know the day of another date? * And some other international business. If you'd like to see Bec and Matt at An Evening of Unnecessary Detail IN NEW YORK, get tickets here: https://festivalofthespokennerd.com/show/an-evening-of-unnecessary-detail/ This is your 10 day call, this link closes on the 20th of April! -- Roll up! roll up! The limited edition Millionth Download Commemorative Plates and / or Bowls...
2023-04-1048 minA Problem Squared056 = LTRL Words and Half-Life BurnsIn 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 have arrived. You can PRE-ORDER them here: Plate: https://achievefulfilment.onwarehouse.app/preorders/new?campaign_id=y696c5w Bowl: https://achievefulfilment.onwarehouse.app/preorders/new?campaign_id=wzv5cew If you want to see the full Two Ronnies 'Swedish Made S...
2023-03-2746 minA Problem Squared054 = Sparkling Wines and Marking LinesIn 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 Space: An Incomplete History of Speed' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYDdHSXRQro&embeds_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fcosmicshambles.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&feature=emb_title&themeRefresh=1 We want YOU for the...
2023-02-2750 minHouse Rich Podcast with Matt ParkerOctober 26 Bank of Canada Rate Announcement RecapDo you feel stressed about the rising rate market and what the Bank of Canada will do next?
In today's episode, Matt Parker discussed the October 26 Bank of Canada rate announcement and answers the top questions people like you have.
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2022-11-1725 minHouse Rich Podcast with Matt ParkerHow to Invest When You Use Your Savings to Buy a HomeDo you feel like you're not investing for the future and have used your investments and savings to buy a home? Everyone needs to diversify their investments to plan for retirement, but that is becoming harder with increasing living expenses.
In today's conversation, Matt Parker talks with Certified Financial Planner and Cash Flow Specialist Kelly Ho about how to invest even when home ownership becomes more and more expensive.
Find Kelly Ho at dldfinancial.com/team/kelly-ho
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2022-11-1618 minThe Beyond Condition PodcastEmbracing all phases as a bodybuilder Guests. Georgia and Matt ParkerSend us a textSarah welcomes Georgia and Matt to the Beyond Condition Podcast to delve into all phases involved in bodybuilder and being a competitor.We cover plenty of topics in this episode, from peaking for a show, prep and off season to the struggles associated with each phase and understanding what goes into being a competitor.Discussions include:*Prep*Longevity as bodybuilder*Training age*Different bodybuilding categories*Specific training*Coaching your partner*Food focus*Coming away from being stage lean*Post show
2022-10-171h 07A Problem Squared044 = Belts for Crime and Smells in TimeIn THIS episode... * Which utility would be most useful on a utility belt? * How fast is the speed of smell? * Matt comes one step closer to finding his stairs. * And, when does a plate become a bowl...decided? IF you want to look as cool as Bec and Matt (and who doesn't) head on over to: https://a-problem-squared.teemill.com for merch. The book Bec mentions in her problem is called 'End State: 9 Ways Society Is Broken & How We Fix It' by James Plunkett. If you...
2022-10-1058 minA Problem Squared025 = Bec's Beck's and BucksIn this month's episode Bec finds out how many Beck's beers would fit in Bec Hill. And Matt investigates how much he'd have in Euros, if every person gave him 1 in their local currency. Plus! A ding is given, and Matt goes to Antarctica. A big thank you to Adam Kay, Doctor Xand and sword swallowers Snookie Mono and Snake Fervor for their help with this episode. As always, send your problems to www.aproblemsquared.com, EXCEPT if it's related to Antarctica, in which case, ask on Twitter: @AProblemSquared.
2021-11-3052 min
A Problem Squared018 = Make Your Vote Count & New Species AmountThis month, Matt and Bec explore voting systems in elections. Bec wonders what effect it might have to vote for a novelty candidate. And we speak to a special guest who might just know a thing or two about this. Plus a whole heap of quick-fire problem solving! Here's the video Matt mentioned that simulates alternate voting systems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhO6jfHPFQU&ab_channel=Primer
2021-04-3048 min
A Problem Squared016 = Biscuit Tips and Longer TripsIn this month's episode, Matt investigates what is the optimal way to share biscuits amongst a group, and Bec explores how you can elongate your holiday time using all manner of creative methods. Plus updates on short shorts and how much Coronavirus is there in the world. Send your problems at www.aproblemsquared.com And here's the study Matt referenced about perceptions of Time: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0001295
2021-02-2850 min
A Problem Squared015 = Getting Plucky and Feeling LuckyThis month Matt and Bec are problem-solving thusly: Can you cast shadow puppets on the Moon? Why do champion cyclists wear such short shorts? Is there such a thing as a lucky person? Here's a useful graphic of how the Moon orbits Earth https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/from-a-million-miles-away-nasa-camera-shows-moon-crossing-face-of-earth And this is the article referenced by Bec in the show about body hair: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/02/the-casualties-of-womens-war-on-body-hair/514983/ Send your problems to our new improved website! www.aproblemsquared.com
2021-01-3154 min
A Problem Squared014 = Final Cheese Drama and Quick-Fire-O-RamaIt's the end of year special! We have an update on the Cheese Cover Up, the results of the listener survey, and a selection of quick-fire new problems to round off 2020. Plus, what on Earth has Matt been doing to his Christmas tree? Head to @aproblemsquared on Twitter and Instagram to see images of listeners' cheese packaging recommendations, Matt's pie charts, and Bec's framed Christmas card.
2020-12-3152 min
A Problem Squared012 = Series of Teeth and Queries of CheeseTo celebrate 12 episodes we're collecting some data! If you can, fill in the listener survey: http://thatsurvey.ilikeit.aproblemsquared.com Does this cheese look like it has 41% less packaging? https://www.dropbox.com/s/kuj16lmkgrx8w7i/41cheese.jpeg?dl=0 Here's the wikipedia page we used to make sense of shark teeth: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shark_tooth#/media/File:How_to_count_shark_teeth.png The Weaire-Phelan structure: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weaire%E2%80%93Phelan_structure What a truncated octahedron looks like: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truncated_octahedron
2020-10-3159 minHouse Rich Podcast with Matt ParkerMeet Mortgages Made SimpleIf you're like many of my clients that think you can't trust the home financing process, I'd have to agree.
It is now complicated and stressful. Penalties and fees are not transparent, and some of them are simply outrageous in size. Bank structures incentivize internal sales, not support. The system is set up to benefit the banks — not you.
If you're frustrated because you feel that mortgages are confusing, the Mortgages Made Simple podcast will help. We're here to bring you practical advice about understanding your mortgage so that you can make or save money....
2020-10-0304 min
The Triple Take PodcastThe Ole SwitcherooWelcome back everyone to another great week of blessing your ears with our beautiful voices. We switched it up a little bit with Michael, Matt, and Mike doing the editing giving Brandt the week off. We have a full slate for you this week, it is finally the week that DJ Mikey B has been waiting for, the UFC fights that happened sept 26th. After sports we have our usual Carries corner, this or that, and as always the fan favorite Fun Fact Factory. We hope you enjoy!Thank you for listening to The Triple Take Podcast!
2020-09-271h 36
House Rich Podcast with Matt ParkerEric Zamora | Rennie & Associates RealtyMeet Eric:
Four-time Rennie Leader Award Winner and three-time Medallion Club Award recipient Eric Zamora became a Realtor in 2011 and a Rennie Advisor in 2016. Along with nearly a decade’s worth of experience in the fast-paced Metro Vancouver real estate market, Eric’s winning combination of expertise, relatability, and dedication benefits both buyers and sellers alike.
Eric emphasizes providing timely communication and the highest level of service in order to ensure his clients achieve their real estate goals. Using the latest virtual tools, translating the most significant trends in the market, or simply chatting over a coffee represent only a few...
2020-09-1620 minThe Triple Take PodcastImagine Jerking off a HorseHappy Labor Day weekend everybody!In this episode we discuss a bunch - including the start of the upcoming 2020 NFL season, some MLB youngins & elders plus the deadline, UFC talk & not to mention - a little 60 sec of soccer with Matt P, then end sports time with a top that has nothing to do with sports lol. Per usual, we end with some of the greatest segments you'll ever hear - Corner time with Carrie & yes of course the FFF.Thank you for listening to The Triple Take Podcast!Also, make sure to...
2020-09-071h 33
Festival of the Spoken Nerd: Extra Time For Questions PodcastExtra Time For Questions Podcast: UpdateThis podcast is no more. Why? Because we’ve started a new podcast! It’s where Matt Parker, Steve Mould and Helen Arney investigate things that don’t seem that interesting on the outside, but become fascinating when you get down to the nitty and / or gritty. Sometimes there’s a bonus science song from Helen too. Search for "A Podcast Of Unnecessary Detail" on your favourite podcast app and subscribe, or click to get the latest episodes and show notes from festivalofthespokennerd.com/podcast. Want to get in touch? We’re on Twitter, Facebook...
2020-09-0100 min
A Problem Squared010 = Heat Fighting and Typewriting- How can you keep cool when there's no air conditioning? - What's the best thing to do with a spare room? (If you're lucky enough to have one, that is.) - How much would the Big Macadamia Nut be worth if it was an actual nut? - Why are typewriters mysterious? Matt's long-awaited topography video, inspired by a problem in the show, is here at last! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtKhbbcc1Rc You can see the typewriter patent here: https://patents.google.com/patent/US207559A...
2020-08-3144 minThe Triple Take PodcastLarry, Cable the GuyIn this week 31 episode, you'll notice we had a lil microphone mishap - we apologize for that! We still continued the show despite that & wildly discussed sports including the Yanks injury update in the MLB, the NBA & our Jimmy Butler poll from last week, Matt P's favorite NFL player has a birthday, then we give you guys a top 5 of our LEAST favorite athletes of all time (in our opinions). After that, we get a some corner action from Carrie, then an interesting TorT & some great stuff from the factory. Hope you all enjoy!Thank you for...
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A Problem Squared009 = Big Statues and Big Stack Chews- Could pennies make a girlfriend for the Statue of Liberty? - What's the optimum burger size for your mouth? - Where is Matt's topography video? Here's Bec's burger video analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAc2ukZVtdk And for Bec's 5KTS t-shirt, head here: www.bechillcomedian.com/5kts/square
2020-07-3149 min
House Rich Podcast with Matt ParkerChantal Vignola | Engel VölkersMeet Chantal:
Chantal Vignola is a name in the Vancouver Real Estate industry that you can depend on. As an Engel & Völkers Real Estate Advisor, I am dedicated to providing high standards of service. I have the experience (over 13 years in the industry), extensive market knowledge, precise marketing, strategic systems and high energy personality that set’s me apart. Engel Völkers allows me to provide my clients with exclusive, international level of client service through exposure and access, to the Global Marketplace.
Competence, Exclusivity, Honesty & Passion. These are the values that represent Engel & Völkers and values that I hav...
2020-07-2117 min
House Rich Podcast with Matt ParkerMarlee Tecks | RE/MAX West CoastMeet Marlee:
I believe there has to be passion, perseverance and commitment for it to be a long-standing Career. For over 28 years I have made those a priority.
After moving here from Montreal in 1989, I knew Real Estate was going to be my career and never looked back.
For over 30 years, I have had the opportunity to call Richmond home. A Community filed with diversity, great schools and community centres, and an abundance of public parks and spectacular landscapes
Wherever your home may be, I would honour the opportunity to be a part of it.
Marlee Tecks
mtecks@remax.net
604.657.8298
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2020-06-1214 min
House Rich Podcast with Matt ParkerWest Vancouver Real Estate with Eric ChristiansenToday's guest has dominated the West Vancouver market for a long time. For the 17th consecutive year, Eric Christiansen has sold more West Vancouver homes than any other Realtor. No matter if your work in real estate or are looking to buy or sell, Eric is a fantastic resource!
Here's a sneak peek of the episode.
[0:52] How Eric Christiansen got started in the industry. How Eric, at a young age, wanted to become a basketball player but, through his father-in-law's help to become a realtor.
[2:15] Why do you love your job? Eric Christiansen loves to meet many people and helping...
2020-04-2016 min
A Problem Squared005 = Airplane Stacks and Backpack Hacks- What went wrong with the audio of episode 003? - The best place to put a backpack on a crowded train. - How many Boeing 737s will fit? - Making a perfect guest bedroom. - Bonus: Bec has feedback on Matt's rice calculation Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/aproblemsquared Review us on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-problem-squared/id1490290676 Twiiter: https://twitter.com/aproblemsquared Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aproblemsquared/ Listen to the BROKEN version of episode 003 and...
2020-04-0146 min
House Rich Podcast with Matt ParkerHow the COVID-19 Pandemic Will Affect Your MortgageAn overview of how the mortgage market is being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bank of Canada Rate Decisions
Prime Rate Changes
Why Are Some Mortgage Rates Rising?
CMHC to purchase up to $50B of insured mortgage pools
Email us at hello@mattparker.ca (mailto:hello@mattparker.ca) for questions on your specific situation.
Stay safe,
Matt :-)
2020-03-1714 min
A Problem Squared002 = Too Much Pizza, Not Enough Space - How much pizza is too much pizza? - What is the optimal way to store shirts? - How should Matt deal with jetlag? Update from episode 001: someone embroidered their shoes! http://twitter.com/AlexRob2001/status/1200926733807095809 SHOW 002 LINKS: Watch Bec on the Jonathan Ross show: https://youtu.be/1x9dGTSA1-I The Ri Lectures are on iPlayer now and the Ri channel a month later: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00pmbqq https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRoyalInstitution All...
2019-12-3141 min
A Problem Squared001 = Sizing Shoes and Selling OrgansProblems featured in this episode: What's the deal with shoe sizes? Buy my body! Re-refridgeration. Nice knick-knacks for nieces. Bec Hill: http://bechillcomedian.com/ Matt Parker: http://standupmaths.com/ CORRECTIONS: 01:04 Matt says "early adapter" when he means "early adopter". But it could be both. It’s a podcast that changes you. 18:08 Bec says "4" instead of "6". Don't worry: the maths was all ok. Phew. 26:22 Bec says "implicit permission" when she means "explicit permission". She will definitely double check before she repurposes any one else's teeth.
2019-11-3042 min
House Rich Podcast with Matt ParkerNorth Vancouver Real Estate with Marco PontilloMatt chats North Vancouver real estate with top Realtor Marco Pontillo
2019-08-1612 min
Matt Parker DJ's TDK 90 House JamsTDK 90 JAM VOL 6 AUG 19 MIDWEEK NICENESSTDK 90 JAM VOL 6 AUG 19 MIDWEEK NICENESS by Matt Parker DJ
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Matt Parker DJ's TDK 90 House JamsMATT PARKER BIT TWISTED 13.8.19MATT PARKER BIT TWISTED 13.8.19 by Matt Parker DJ
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Matt Parker DJ's TDK 90 House JamsMATT PARKER DJ MOTOWN AND NORTHERN MATTHEW WINSTANLEYThought i'd do a mix / playlist of some top northern, motown and soul...
ENJOY
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Matt Parker DJ's TDK 90 House JamsMatt Parker, First Mix In A While 22.2.11Thought i'd post this... did it 8 years ago.. ENJOY!
2019-02-281h 24
Matt Parker DJ's TDK 90 House JamsMATT PARKER DJ STONE COLD CLASSICS 27.2.19Absolute classics - probably rinsed at Retro and classics events all over but seeing as the only thing i have mixed for nearly 3 years is a pot noodle - it was a pleasure to spin them. ENJOY
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Matt Parker DJ's TDK 90 House JamsLDN PT3 14.2.19 MATT PARKER DJP3 OF LDN JAMS.. WHEN PHIL BANGS IT OUT FOR LIZ....
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Matt Parker DJ's TDK 90 House JamsSugarcube 8 - Rouge Baby Pt 2!!! Summer 2006Sugarcube 8 - Rouge Baby Pt 2!!! Summer 2006 by Matt Parker DJ
2015-06-261h 14Matt Parker DJ's TDK 90 House JamsSugarcube 7 - Rouge Baby!!! - Summer 06Sugarcube 7 - Rouge Baby!!! - Summer 06 by Matt Parker DJ
2015-06-261h 19Matt Parker DJ's TDK 90 House JamsMatt Parker Sugarcube 3 Summer 05 -Great era for music... wow! 10 years ago! Great summer!! ENJOY!
2015-06-261h 10Matt Parker DJ's TDK 90 House JamsMatt Parker, First Mix In A While 22.2.11Matt Parker, First Mix In A While 22.2.11 by Matt Parker DJ
2015-06-261h 24Matt Parker DJ's TDK 90 House JamsMatt Parker TDK Jam Pt 4 - The Rusty Collection 25.6.5As promised - one every week or two... Sharing my practice experience of being rusty because i learnt pre pioneer with you and hopefully improving on every tdk jam volume....
Why do i call this series tdk jam?
We used to record sets on TDK tapes - first take and listen to them everywhere to sharpen up mixing and get to know your records intimately... As well as use them to promote...
I'm reminding myself how much fun it was to learn and play rather than rely on technology instead of my ears. Re tune my beat mix rather than...
2015-06-261h 18Matt Parker DJ's TDK 90 House JamsMatt Parker House Jam Tdk 90 Jam Part 3 - the rusty collection 18.6.15yes it has faults - but thats what a jam is all about! Getting back into the records that got me into records so ENJOY!
1) donna giles vs van helden bootleg
2) alcatraz - give me luv (original mix)
3) love tribe - stand up (narcotic mix)
4) pussy dub foundation - sandy b bootleg
5) slo moshun - bells of ny
6) basstoy - Runnin Vocal mix
7) k klass - let me show you 99
8) powerhouse - i got what you need
9) Herd & Fitz -
You'll See Me
10) Disco Tex Vol 3 - I love music
11) Joey Negro - Doug Willis - Crystal Lover
12) pussy 2000...
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Matt Parker DJ's TDK 90 House JamsMatt Parkers Classic Mix Vol 1This mix covers my coming up period within the Yorkshire DJ clique and it revolves loosely around the era of my first Nightclub residency.The Old Corn Mill - Feb 97 to Oct 99 (Thanks Harvey Westwood) and my introduction to PLC Clubs nationally (Yes Jon!) Without these two events, I wouldn't still be loving my role and the scene Im proud to be part of.
Finally - My brother (on right) Jimbob! Who at about the same time as Turntables were acquired and mobile discos ensued. Brought home two CD's that would change our lives forever - There was actually three...
2013-09-081h 19Festival of the Spoken Nerd: Extra Time For Questions PodcastExtra Time For Questions Podcast: Pop!Listen to our new podcast! Search for "A Podcast Of Unnecessary Detail" wherever you get your podcasts, or head to festivalofthespokennerd.com/podcast for episodes, show notes, merch and more about Festival of the Spoken Nerd. This episode of Extra Time For Questions follows the Pop! show and is all about things that go pop, from music to bubbles. Helen, Matt and Steve crowd source an equation to describe the modern pop song (listen to the end for the song Helen created from this equation!), Matt takes a look at bubbles and the...
2013-01-0600 minFestival of the Spoken Nerd: Extra Time For Questions PodcastExtra Time For Questions Podcast: Fight or FlightListen to our new podcast! Search for "A Podcast Of Unnecessary Detail" wherever you get your podcasts, or head to festivalofthespokennerd.com/podcast for episodes, show notes, merch and more about Festival of the Spoken Nerd. This episode follows the Fight or Flight show and is all about escaping or confronting danger. Matt dissects a peer-reviewed paper modelling a zombie outbreak, Helen explores some battles in maths and science, Steve looks at how periodic Cicadas may evade predation and Greg Foot puts an unlucky audience member under some intense exercise. There's also an exclusive new song...
2012-10-0400 minFestival of the Spoken Nerd: Extra Time For Questions PodcastExtra Time For Questions Podcast: Game OnListen to our new podcast! Search for "A Podcast Of Unnecessary Detail" wherever you get your podcasts, or head to festivalofthespokennerd.com/podcast for episodes, show notes, merch and more about Festival of the Spoken Nerd. This episode follows the Game On show and is all about games. It features Steve taking apart a robot, Matt taking on Pacman, Helen singing about Countdown and Monopoly, and massive multiplayer pong! Written and devised by Helen Arney, Steve Mould and Matt Parker. Produced by Elizabeth Hauke. Click here to listen to this episode.
2012-09-1200 minFestival of the Spoken Nerd: Extra Time For Questions PodcastExtra Time For Questions Podcast: Re:Generation ShowListen to our new podcast! Search for "A Podcast Of Unnecessary Detail" wherever you get your podcasts, or head to festivalofthespokennerd.com/podcast for episodes, show notes, merch and more about Festival of the Spoken Nerd. This episode of Extra Time For Questions follows the Re:Generation show from the Cheltenham Science Festival and features all the best interactive features from Festival of the Spoken Nerd including a million pound give-away and a genuine conveyer belt game. Written and devised by Helen Arney, Steve Mould and Matt Parker. Produced by Elizabeth Hauke.
2012-07-3000 minFestival of the Spoken Nerd: Extra Time For Questions PodcastExtra Time For Questions Podcast: Pi CuriousListen to our new podcast! Search for "A Podcast Of Unnecessary Detail" wherever you get your podcasts, or head to festivalofthespokennerd.com/podcast for episodes, show notes, merch and more about Festival of the Spoken Nerd. This episode of Extra Time For Questions follows the Pi Curious show and features Pi-ku poetry, Steve pondering favourite numbers, Matt talking extrapolation and a statistically relevant song from Helen.Written and devised by Helen Arney, Steve Mould and Matt Parker. Produced by Elizabeth Hauke.Click here to listen to this episode.
2012-06-2700 minFestival of the Spoken Nerd: Extra Time For Questions PodcastExtra Time for Questions Podcast: Breaking BoundariesListen to our new podcast! Search for "A Podcast Of Unnecessary Detail" wherever you get your podcasts, or head to festivalofthespokennerd.com/podcast for episodes, show notes, merch and more about Festival of the Spoken Nerd. This episode follows the Breaking Boundaries show, featuring the longest ever song, maths on the beach and plenty of plug-hole science.Written and devised by Helen Arney, Steve Mould and Matt Parker. Produced by Elizabeth Hauke. Please note: This episode contains explicit language.Click here to listen to this episode.
2012-05-1600 minFestival of the Spoken Nerd: Extra Time For Questions PodcastExtra Time for Questions Podcast: Bigger, Better, Most DangerousListen to our new podcast! Search for "A Podcast Of Unnecessary Detail" wherever you get your podcasts, or head to festivalofthespokennerd.com/podcast for episodes, show notes, merch and more about Festival of the Spoken Nerd. This episode follows the Bigger, Better, Most Dangerous Show, featuring Steve's biggest ever experiment, Matt's biggest number and Helen's biggest sing-along! Written and devised by Helen Arney, Steve Mould and Matt Parker. Produced by Elizabeth Hauke. Click here to listen to this episode.
2012-02-1600 minFestival of the Spoken Nerd: Extra Time For Questions PodcastExtra Time for Questions Podcast: Money ShowListen to our new podcast! Search for "A Podcast Of Unnecessary Detail" wherever you get your podcasts, or head to festivalofthespokennerd.com/podcast for episodes, show notes, merch and more about Festival of the Spoken Nerd. This episode follows the Money Show and is about all things fiscal. Featuring a full explanation of the concept of money, a musical analysis of money and happiness, and a whole lot more... Written and devised by Helen Arney, Steve Mould and Matt Parker. Produced by Elizabeth Hauke.Click here to listen to this episode.
2012-01-0500 minFestival of the Spoken Nerd: Extra Time For Questions PodcastExtra Time for Questions Podcast: Nano ShowListen to our new podcast! Search for "A Podcast Of Unnecessary Detail" wherever you get your podcasts, or head to festivalofthespokennerd.com/podcast for episodes, show notes, merch and more about Festival of the Spoken Nerd. This episode of Extra Time For Questions follows the Nano Show and is about all things very small. Featuring the true meaning of the term 'nano', the possibility (or not) of a grey goo apocalypse, your chance to win a Nobel prize and some super nano songs. Written and devised by Helen Arney, Steve Mould and Matt Parker. Produced...
2011-11-3000 minFestival of the Spoken Nerd: Extra Time For Questions PodcastExtra Time for Questions Podcast: Ice Ice BabyListen to our new podcast! Search for "A Podcast Of Unnecessary Detail" wherever you get your podcasts, or head to festivalofthespokennerd.com/podcast for episodes, show notes, merch and more about Festival of the Spoken Nerd. This episode follows the show Ice Ice Baby and is about all things very, very cold. Starting with a look at just how cold things can get, it features ice cube necklaces, using fire extinguishers to make ice cream and the answers to all your extra questions.Written and devised by Helen Arney, Steve Mould and Matt Parker. Produced...
2011-11-2300 minFestival of the Spoken Nerd: Extra Time For Questions PodcastExtra Time for Questions Podcast: Five A DayListen to our new podcast! Search for "A Podcast Of Unnecessary Detail" wherever you get your podcasts, or head to festivalofthespokennerd.com/podcast for episodes, show notes, merch and more about Festival of the Spoken Nerd. This episode follows the 'Five A Day' show, and includes what's good for you and bad for you (according to the newspapers), homeopathy, happiness, spectacles made from water and songs about osteopathy, plastic hearts and more.Written and devised by Helen Arney, Steve Mould and Matt Parker. Produced by Elizabeth Hauke.Click here to listen to this episode
2011-09-1700 min