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Undercurrent StoriesBruce Woolley: From Video Killed the Radio Star to Music, Innovation and the ThereminThis episode features music pioneer Bruce Woolley, best known for co-writing the groundbreaking hit Video Killed the Radio Star. But as this conversation reveals, that’s just one highlight in a storied and continually evolving career. From his roots in Leicestershire and his early inspiration from Led Zeppelin to forming The Camera Club with a young Thomas Dolby, Bruce shares his journey through innovation, collaboration, and sonic experimentation.You’ll hear the story behind iconic songs, his adventures in synth pop, working with Grace Jones on Slave to the Rhythm, and his...2025-05-221h 06
iDesign LabGuy Holbrook talks Craftsmanship, Commerce, and Century FurnitureSend us a textCraftsmanship lies at the heart of luxury furniture, and few companies embody this principle more completely than Century Furniture. During our conversation with Guy Holbrook, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, we discover what makes this iconic American manufacturer special after nearly eight decades in business."We're makers, we make furniture," Guy explains, distinguishing Century from companies that merely design and source their products elsewhere. With four producing factories in North Carolina, Century offers customization capabilities that imported furniture simply can't match – not just fabric selections, but changes to arms, de...2025-03-2754 min
The Infinite Monkey CageNature's Shapes - Dave Gorman, Sarah Hart and Thomas WoolleyBrian Cox and Robin Ince unpick the hidden codes behind the shapes we see in nature with mathematicians Sarah Hart & Thomas Woolley and comedian Dave Gorman.The panel marvel at how evolution so often beats mathematicians to finding the most elegant solutions, after all, it’s had millennia to experiment. How do trees achieve the optimal distribution of leaves and why are tortoise shells so geometrically exciting?Plus we learn why the cheetah got its spots, thanks to the work of Thomas Woolley’s mathematical hero, Alan Turing, how numbers can be more or less irra...2025-03-2642 min
The CAT Club (Classic Album Thursdays)GRACE JONES – SLAVE TO THE RHYTHMThe CAT Club presents a classic vinyl album:GRACE JONES – SLAVE TO THE RHYTHMwith special guestBRUCE WOOLLEYBruce Woolley co-wrote all the songs on Grace Jones’ classic album from 1985, 'Slave To The Rhythm' and he plays guitar, bass and keyboards on the album, as well as singing background vocals.His band, Bruce Woolley & The Camera Club, recorded 'Video Killed The Radio Star' first, a song Woolley co-wrote with Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes.Woolley’s songs have been recorded by Cher, Erasure, Tori Amos, John Farnha...2025-03-111h 15
Electronically Yours with Martyn WareEP231: Bruce WoolleyTomorrow’s episode features singer, songwriter, and record producer Bruce Woolley. He wrote songs with artists such as the Buggles and Grace Jones, including "Video Killed the Radio Star" and "Slave to the Rhythm", and co-founded the Radio Science Orchestra.
His original band project was Bruce Woolley and the Camera Club, and the famous album ‘An English Garden’ has recently been reissued as a boxed set. Over the years he has worked regularly with Trevor Horn and Thomas Dolby and later formed a band called The Radio Science Orchestra. Amongst many other collaborations, he has spent time with Andy Warhol, Timoth...2025-01-241h 19
Stuff You Missed in History ClassThanksgiving vs. FranksgivingThis episode covers President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s decision to move the date of Thanksgiving with the hope of helping businesses that were trying to recover from the Great Depression – and the controversy that caused. Research: Associated Press. “’Omnipotence of Hitler.’” Decatur Daily Review. 8/17/1939. Associated Press. “Roosevelt to Move Thanksgiving; Retailers For It, Plymouth is Not.” New York Times. 8/15/1939. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1939/08/15/93946606.html Franklin D. Roosevelt, Proclamation 2373—Thanksgiving Day Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/210189 Franklin D. Roosevelt, Proclamation 2571—Thanksgiving Day Online by Gerhard Peters and...2024-11-2038 min
Today at the GuildTODAY AT THE GUILD - THURSDAY 2 MAY 2024In this podcast you can hear :-
Orry Wilson - winner of the Boys Solo class for 15 - 18 year olds, singing 'When you're feeling like expressing your affection" by Britten - accompanied by Madeline Kelly
Penny Lavery earns her place in the Sheffield Plate competition by singing 'How Lucky You Are" by Flaherty and Ahrens, accompanied by Madeline Kelly. Penny won the Sheffield Plate in 2023
Breesha Kelsey sings a Gershwin classic "I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise" accompanied by Madeline Kelly. Her win in the Girls Solo voice class for 14 and 15 year olds...2024-05-0655 min
Streets Won't Forget PodcastEP47. The Ultimate Streets Won't Forget FootballerDan Mountney, Ben Woolley and Harry Martinez put together their ultimate Streets Won't Forget footballer, because who wouldn't want Thomas Gravesen charging at them with the pace of Obafemi Martins?Fact Corner makes a long-awaited return, Andy Carroll of the Week goes to an unlikely winner, and the boys have a good laugh about Jonathan Van-Tam dressed as a nun.Follow usEmail - thestreetswontforgetpodcast@gmail.comTwitter - @SWF_PodInstagram - streetswontforgetpodLinktr.ee - https://linktr.ee/thestreetswontforgetpodFantasy Football - https...2024-04-251h 11
Tech and Science Daily | The StandardTikTok US ban bill set to be signed by BidenTikTok's potential ban in the US is getting closer after the Senate passed the bill calling for its Chinese owner to sell up - and it’s now set to be signed by US President Joe Biden.Dr Thomas Woolley applied mathematician at Cardiff University, who specialises in mathematical biology, explains the new algorithm they’ve created which makes it easier to find bat roost locations.Voyager 1: NASA's longest-running spacecraft back in touch with Earth after five months of silence.Also in this episode:Hospital patients treated by women doct...2024-04-2406 min
Streets Won't Forget PodcastEP43. Football in Film and TVDan Mountney, Ben Woolley and Harry Martinez look at some of the great football films and TV series, including Sunderland 'Til I Die, Amazon's All or Nothing series, Escape to Victory, Goal! and some forgotten 1990s classics.Harry hands out the Andy Carroll of the Week Award and tells of Thomas Gravesen's antics, but things fall apart in a truly awful end-of-episode quiz.Follow usEmail - thestreetswontforgetpodcast@gmail.comTwitter - @SWF_PodInstagram - streetswontforgetpodLinktr.ee - https://linktr.ee/thestreetswontforgetpodFantasy...2024-03-1451 min
The Truth Hurts Podcast with Wayne CareySeason 1 - EP #31 - Cripps and Daniher’s time to stand up, Duck’s Mad Monday Do’s and Dont’s and Fagan’s honestySeason 1 - EP #31 - EP #31 - Cripps and Daniher’s time to stand up, Duck’s Mad Monday Do’s and Dont’s and Fagan’s honesty.Join Wayne Carey and Ayrton Woolley as they jump into episode 31 of the show.Hear Wayne & Ayrton talk about Ayrton's Mad Monday, Duck's do's and don'ts, who will win this week 1 of finals and more.Ayrton and Wayne also discuss toxic shame and Chris Fagan's honesty, Cripps and Daniher standing up, Charlie Dixon X Factor and who the Roos should trade.Tune in to hear more...2023-09-0440 min
Maths at:Maths at: The FUTURE!Back to the future. There's no maths in it. We just wanted to watch a good film. I suppose we should talk about it too. In today's programme:we travel through time at a rate of 1 second/second.is Harry Potter better than Back to the Future?how do the laws of physics change when we're moving?all our knowledge is guided by the wonderful Naomi Wray.
Further reading: book your tickets to the Back to the Future The Musical;is time travel complicated? Take a look at...2023-06-0100 min
EliteElite: Legends - Mark Thomas Part 2Former Sheffield Steelers defenceman Mark Thomas looks back on life after Steelers, retirement and how hockey helped to heal the pain over losing wife, VickyPHOTO: Dean Woolley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-05-2525 min
EliteElite: Legends - Mark Thomas Part 1In the first of our Elite: Legends series, former Sheffield Steelers defenceman Mark Thomas looks back on his EIHL career, including the early days with Manchester Phoenix and London Racers and his move to Sheffield.This is the first of a two-part episodePHOTO: Dean Woolley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-05-2425 minMaths at:Maths at: EasterWhen is Easter? I literally have no clue. Today's Maths at: justifies this ignorance! In today's programme:we fail to do basic arithmetic;should you use Salad Cream at Easter? Thomas loses his mind.
Further reading: So... when is Easter?Check your ethical compass.
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Shiaght LaaShiaght Laa 9th February 2023We join the ceremony for the investiture of Shiaght Laa presenter, Fiona McArdle, as Reih Bleeaney Vanannan, the Island's highest cultural award. We hear from Breesha Maddrell, Director of Culture Vannin, and briefly from the Culture Vannin Chairman, Chris Thomas MHK, before we hear from Fiona herself. Moylley as soylley da Fiona McArdle, RBV!
In association with a piano recital by George Todica, Pip Rolfe of the Erin Arts Centre has organized a masterclass earlier in the day in which George Todica will talk about his repertoire and his experience as a leading young professional musician.
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The BrokenFoundation PodcastBrokenFoundation Pod - Episode 5 - Thomas WoolleyThis week on the BrokenFoundation Pod, Thomas Woolley from Below The Neck joins me to discuss his entry into the world of heavy music, becoming a vocalist and why he wanted to do it. We also cover the latest announcement for next years Festival lineup, Outbreak Fest in Manchester and then we dive into band business, what bands are getting him jazzed and then we plunge head first into The Passion Pit - and we get to learn what it is that makes Thomas tick!
Please share and subscribe to the podcast and give us a review! :)2022-11-181h 16Stuff You Missed in History ClassEdward May's Strange MonsterIn 1639, doctor Edward May published a 40-page text about a serpent he found in the heart of a 21-year-old man during a post-mortem examination. We don’t know exactly what it was, but there are plenty of theories. Research: Bush, Sargent Jr. “Bosom Serpents before Hawthorne: The Origins of a Symbol.” American Literature , May, 1971, Vol. 43, No. 2 (May, 1971). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/2924236 Church, William Selby. “The Rise of Physiology in England: The Harveian Oration Delivered Before the Royal College of Physicians, October 18th, 1895.” Adlard. 1896. Denham, D.A. “A most certaine and true relation of a strange mo...2022-10-1237 min
Dark Poutine - True Crime and Dark HistoryThe Chambermaid Murders - Belva Russell, Jane Woolley and Edith AuthierEpisode 230: Over a period of 22 months, between January 1969 and January 1971, 3 women in Southwestern Ontario were brutally murdered in 3 different towns. These women’s names were Isobella “Belva” Russell, Edith Authier, and Jane Wooley.Police solved the case of the third victim, Belva Russell, a matter of weeks after the crime. The perpetrator, Gerald Thomas Archer was convicted and imprisoned. There were obvious similarities between all three crimes. For several reasons the initial investigators on the cases missed them. Gerald Thomas Archer got his freedom in 1985, when he was 65. He was a drifter and passed away in 19...2022-08-0158 min
Working ItThe great return to office standoff: bosses vs staffAn epic post-pandemic workplace culture clash is hotting up this summer, pitting bosses who want everyone back in the office against workers who have embraced autonomy and flexibility. Even if leaders won’t say so publicly, many of them want to see workers at their desks. Host Isabel Berwick talks to organisational behaviour expert Professor Anita Woolley about the reasons why CEOs won’t let go of control - and why staff are always likely to resist their demands. Then the FT’s chief UK business correspondent, Dan Thomas, tells Isabel about the current state of office...2022-07-2723 min
Different Hats Podcast#E34 | Building a Global Brand with Mark WoolleyMy Guest on the podcast this week is the founder and International Creative Director of leading British hair brand, Electric Mark Woolley.Electric is one of the beauty industry’s most celebrated hair brands, encompassing award winning salons, an ethical products line, global education, a photographic and film studio, a shared workspace for leading creatives in central London, and its farm & headquarters right here in the Sussex countryside.The Electric brand continues to grow, absorbing my guests down-to-earth nature, and accessible style, as well as reflecting his energy, drive and vision. ...2022-07-041h 29
Woolleys BeatChatting with Tommy HuntNow a Northern Soul legend, Tommy Hunt's life hasn't been easy...
Experiencing racial abuse in the Army when he wanted to see his ill mother, Tommy took his destiny in his own hands. Joining the doo-wop group The Flamingos gave Tommy a step up from what could have been a tougher road.
Success was his destiny and he's worked with the best down the years - Elvis, Gene Vincent, and Buddy Holly to name a few. In fact, Tommy reveals who he tried to persuade not to get on the plane on that fateful Iowa flight the night the music...2022-05-2530 minMaths at:Maths at: WordleIt's like the last day of school, because we are playing games!Wordle,Guess who,Hangman.Never has maths been so much fun.
Further reading: Guess who fanficWhat is the best Guess Who strategy?Three blue One Brown’s strategy for Wordle.Can you solve the longest word ladder?
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Follow us on twitter @PodcastMathsAt, as well as @ThomasEWoolley and @benmparker. Hannah has one of those new-fangled instagrams.2022-05-0400 min
Subtext and Discourse | Art World PodcastSaul Robbins, photographer & educator | EP43 Subtext & Discourse
Saul Robbins is interested in the ways people interact within their surroundings and the psychological dynamics of intimacy. His photographs are motivated by observations of human behaviour and personal experience, especially those related to loss, unity, failure, and the latent potential residing in traditional photographic materials and personal history. Robbins is best known for “Initial Intake”, which examines the empty chairs of Manhattan-based psychotherapy professionals from their clients’ perspective; “How Can I Help? – An Artful Dialogue”, a pop-up office into which he invites strangers to speak with him about anything they wish for free and in complete confidence. Robbins is also the...2022-03-291h 00
Charlottesville Community EngagementNovember 10, 2021: Southern Development agrees to contribute $900K more to Stribling sidewalk, PC recommends rezoning approvalHappy Not-Really-Pie Day! November 10 is the 314th day of the year, which is an association that many have not yet made. There have been 241 days since the most recent March 14, which many so associate with a mathematical constant, and there are 124 days until the next 3/14. What does it all mean? Are these correlations, causations, or just random bits of trivia? And who gets to decide? None of this is relevant to the calculus of Charlottesville Community Engagement, but all of it is at least worth puzzling out.On today’s show:* Charlottesville Planning Co...2021-11-1013 min
LeckerFlat Pack (Kitchens #4)Prefabs – built to help counter the post war housing shortage - were actually some of the earliest examples of fitted kitchens in the UK, and came with built in fridges at time when this technology was unaffordable to most people. Jennie Thomas reflects on growing up in a post war prefab in Hackney, and Alice Wilson, whose academic work examines tiny houses, reflects on the movement as a reaction to the housing situation in contemporary Britain.
Lecker is written and produced by Lucy Dearlove.
Thanks to the contributors on this episode, Jennie Thomas and Alice Wilson. Fi...2021-09-0642 min
Woolleys BeatChatting with Jimmy ThomasFrom the moment he was born, blues played a big part in Jimmy Thomas’s life growing up in Osceola in Arkansas. Raised by his aunt and uncle, it was their family friend Albert King who nicknamed him ‘Popeye’ and would go on to influence him throughout his life and play a very important part in his career.
In this podcast, we talk about Jimmy's early roots and being such a focal point of Ike Turner's band The Rhythm Kings before moving to England and launching his own record label. He talks about his friendship with Albert King a...2021-08-1524 minMaths at:Maths at: The Number 23Did you know that:the Earth tilts at 23 degrees on its axis? (Well it's actually closer to 23.5 and degrees are an arbitrary unit of measurement);2 divided by 3 is 0.666 recurring? (Although if you round it properly it would be 0.667, which is the Devil's next door neighbour); if you rearrange the letters in "The Number Twenty Three" you get "This is all Hogwash"?Isn't numerology incredible?This week we watched Joel Schumacher's 23rd film: "The Number 23", starring Jim Carrey. And we ask, perhaps, the most important question of all - was this film actually a...2021-05-2400 minMaths at:Maths at: BitcoinIt is with a heavy heart that we have to inform all of our viewers and listeners that The Wonderful Liz, otherwise known as Lydia Menzies passed away in late 2020. Lydia, by her own choice, wanted to be enigmatic. So although you gained glimpses into her past career as a school teacher you rarely got insight into the funny, passionate and ebullient life that she lived. Which is a great shame, because her impact on the lives around her was tremendous. So much so that she even received tributes in the house of commons from Angus MacNeil and Jacob Rees-Mogg.2021-04-0900 min
For Those With Good TasteUFC 260 Preview, Kevin Holland loses + More MMA NewsWe got a good one for you today! We start things off reflecting on Kevin Holland’s rough weekend losing a unanimous decision to Derkek Brunson(01:30). This includes Lenny’s perspective on the fight post drinking THC infused juice. Next up on the agenda is correcting some of our wrongs from last weeks episode. The UFC switched up their match ups in the Lightweight Division and booked Charles Olivera vs Michael Chandler for the strap and the rematch between Conor McGregor vs Dustin Porier(10:00). In addition to those dope fights the UFC also let us know about some sick Banta...2021-03-2446 min
Redeemer Sedro WoolleyThat You May Believe: John 20:24-29Pastor David continues our series in the gospel of John as we look at a familiar story of what is often called the passage about 'doubting Thomas.' In this exposition we are shown that, (v24-25) Some only believe in seeing (v26-27) but Jesus appears to reveal (v28-29) that we may confess Him rightly.2021-01-2443 min
San Remo - Retro Reflect ShowSan Remo - Retro Reflect Show #79RETRO REFLECT #79
1) New Order - Blue Monday (Barry Harris 2021 Remix Refix)
2) Camouflage - We Are Lovers (Dominatrix RMX)
3) Sparks - When I'm With You (Jon Averill Edit)
4) The Smiths - Half A Person (Josh Patrick Remix)
5) The Cure - Close To Me (Artefaktor Slow Dance Remix)
6) INXS - Need You Tonight (Mendelsohn Mix)
7) Pet Shop Boys - Love Comes Quickly (A.W Love Stimulation Remix - Loudness Edit)
8) The Human League - Seconds (Cygnet Remix)
9) La Tour - Blue
10) Rail T.E.C. - Guilt
11) Electric Light Orchestra - From The End Of The World
12) Queen - Crazy Little Thing...2021-01-212h 00
Spirituality and Business LeadershipE2.3 - Stories on DiscernmentThis is part 3 of 3 series with Dr. Thomas Plante about Discernment.Guest Dr. Thomas Plante is the Augustin Cardinal Bea Professor of psychology, and by courtesy, religious studies at Santa Clara University and Director of the Applied Spirituality Institute. He is also an adjunct clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine.We discuss the topic of discernment and its relationship to spirituality and business leadership.2021-01-1308 minSpirituality and Business LeadershipE2.2 - How business leaders can benefit from discernmentThis is part 2 of 3 series with Dr. Thomas Plante about Discernment.Guest Dr. Thomas Plante is the Augustin Cardinal Bea Professor of psychology, and by courtesy, religious studies at Santa Clara University and Director of the Applied Spirituality Institute. He is also an adjunct clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine and a practicing psychologist.We discuss the topic of discernment and its relationship to spirituality and business leadership.2021-01-0717 minSpirituality and Business LeadershipE2.1 - Dr. Thomas Plante on the 4 D's of DiscernmentThis is part 1 of 3 series with Dr. Thomas Plante about Discernment.Guest Dr. Thomas Plante is the Augustin Cardinal Bea Professor of psychology, and by courtesy, religious studies at Santa Clara University and Director of the Applied Spirituality Institute. He is also an adjunct clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine.We discuss the topic of discernment and its relationship to spirituality and business leadership.2020-12-3019 minMaths at:Maths at: Long-tailed tits & Lovelace TITS! Tits. TiTs... TIIIIIIITS,(tits)t...i...t...sYup, we we've found our level. This week we're joined by the wonderful (soon to be doctor) Natasha Ellison (good luck, Natasha!), from the Unviersity of Sheffield and she takes us on a whirlwind tour of her thesis results of where you should look for tits in a forest and how the mathematics stems from understanding wolf pack dynamics.Alongside our ecological leanings we also discuss Augusta Ada King, or Ada Lovelace to her friends. Tuesday 13th October marks Ada Lovelace day. As...2020-10-1300 minMaths at:Maths at: Tidying & toiletsIt is a truth universally acknowledged, that noone likes tidying up. So, if you want a reason to not bother then give us a listen.
Once again your regulars, Ben, Liz and Thomas, seek answers to such questions as:Why are people in London Freezing?Do butterflies fart? How many toilets do you need to make everyone happy? All questions and no answers in today's Maths at:
Further reading: House always messy? Just blame it on the second law of thermodynamicsNo more queu...2020-09-1500 min
LooseLeaf NoteBook with Julia AdolpheGloria Cheng: The Intimacy of RecordingPianist Gloria Cheng discusses how she and her students grew closer together while facing the unique challenges of virtual music education, how incorporating new recording exercises provided surprising gifts, and how she returned to her own daily artistic practice during the pandemic. We also share memories of the late composer Steven Stucky, and how Gloria channeled her grief at his passing into a creative tribute, her album entitled "Garlands for Steven Stucky," which includes my composition, "Snowprints."
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning pianist GLORIA CHENG has long been devoted to a process of creative collaboration, having...2020-08-2736 minMaths at:Maths at: Fantasy Football (Part 2)The first episode got us all up to speed as to what on earth Fantasy Football was all about. The Maths at: team is now ready to plunder the depths of Josh's strategies and Thomas has been editing in haste. We can 100% guarantee that if you follow the strategy as specifed by Josh you will be in with a chance of winning and that's no Bull.
Once again your regulars, Ben and Thomas, are joined by the knowledgable Hannah Veale and the intriguing Josh Bull. Gather round as they s...2020-08-1400 minMaths at:Maths at: Fantasy Football (Part 1)WELCOME TO A NEW DIMENSION OF MATHS AT:
We recorded our first ever video, so that we may delight your eyes, as well as your ear canals. However, for those of you still living in the 20th century we've stripped the video off. Of course, you'll miss the visual tom foolery, but we're sure that your imagination can fill in the blanks.
Fantasy football is the name of the game today and your regulars Ben and Thomas are joined by the knowledgable Hannah Veale and the intriguing Josh Bull. Josh recently topped...2020-08-1300 min
Prifysgol Caerdydd - Cardiff University#CUatLunch - Nature by NumbersDr Thomas Woolley, a lecturer at Cardiff University School of Mathematics, talks us through the science and mathematics of why and how animals get their unique patterns2020-05-2910 min
The Death of Dr. John ParkerS2, Episode 2: The MirrorSuspects, motives and a crack in the armor. For more information on our show and cast, please visit parkerpodcast.com CAST: Dan Zappulla as Himself | Jen Zappulla as Rachel | Joe Graziano as Peter Martin | Addison Peacock as Melissa Parker | Graham Rowat as Gary Parker | Adam Woolley as John Parker | Kyle Akers as Rick Maybin | With ensemble performances by Victoria Juan, Blake Mulder, Scott Thomas and Desdymona Howard. | Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Facebook | Instagram 2019-12-1900 minMaths at:Maths at: The Election
WE'RE BACK FOR A ONE OFF SPECIAL!
What could be special enough to bring us back? Well nothing more than a bloomin' election! That's right we're going to look at how maths infuses even our democratic duties.
Today's discussion points:
How are Thomas and Liz now that they're parents?
How do we deal with having no perfect voting systems?
Rude diagrams and asymptotes.
All this and more in this week's Maths at.
In you're interested in more political theory then the UK will be going to the polls on November 12th! Enough stats to...2019-12-1000 min
The Alexandria ArchivesEp38: The Long Game Part IIThe End won't come without a fight.
Alexandria Archives is a Miscellaneous Nerdery Production is produced by Nicole Jorge, Uri Sacharow, and Aaron Redacted. Audio editing by Scott Thomas.
Ray........................................................Daniel Foytik
Morning Wood........................................Nicole Jorge
Gore.......................................................Uri Sacharow
Jone.......................................................Joanna Gaskell
Kilt.........................................................Aaron Redacted
Blue.......................................................Scott Thomas
The Revelator........................................Uri Sacharow
Officer Lewis.........................................Scott Thomas
Captain Woolley....................................Peter Coffey
The Ragnarok........................................Scott Thomas
CovenantBOB, Kilt, Blue, Gore, Recursive, Jone, Squint an...2019-05-3000 minMaths at:Maths at: Season 2 Bloopers
We can't be perfect all the time.
From everyone at maths at have a good year and we hope to be back at some point in the future.
2019-05-2200 minMaths at:Maths at: Magictown
WE DID IT! Another series done!
Marriages, prenancies, black holes, none of these stopped us getting the best quality maths film chat from our mouths to your ears. The question is: after all that will there be a third series?
Today's discussion points:
Are opinion polls pointless?
Which way does the inequality point?
What instrument can you play?
All this and more in this weeks Maths at.
In you're interested in watching Travelling
Salesman you don't need to buy it off Amazon, you can just watch it on
YouTube! Look a James Stewart's pretty face...2019-05-2100 minMaths at:Maths at: Travelling SalesmanThe government didn't want you to hear this podcast. They tried to pay us off! Just remember as you listen to it: we are not responsible for any repercussions if you decide to watch Travelling Salesman.
Today's discussion points:
How many tickets do you have to buy to win the lottery?
Squashed research!
How many actors can you have playing the same character?
All this and more in this weeks Maths at
In you're interested in watching Travelling Salesman you don't need to buy it off Amazon, you can just watch it on YouTube...2019-05-0600 minThe Alexandria ArchivesEp37: The Long Game Part IAll stories have an end, and this is the beginning of the end.
Alexandria Archives is a Miscellaneous Nerdery Production is produced by Nicole Jorge, Uri Sacharow, and Aaron Redacted. Audio editing by Scott Thomas.
Cassidy Nightingale...............................Alex Flanigan
Ray........................................................Daniel Foytik
Morning Wood........................................Nicole Jorge
Gore.......................................................Uri Sacharow
Jone.......................................................Joanna Gaskell
Kilt.........................................................Aaron Redacted
Blue.......................................................Scott Thomas
Steve.....................................................Katya S.
The Revelator........................................Uri Sacharow
Officer Lewis.........................................Scott Thomas
Captain Woolley....................................Peter Coffey2019-04-2600 minMaths at:Maths at: Contact
Maths at... proudly* sponsored by Prof. Elizabeth Baldwin!
*we have no idea of how proud she is.
Care to sponsor an episode? It'll cost you 77p!
Sorry about the quality of Thomas' microphone, he had trouble recording. Won't happen again (until the next).
This week we watched Contact and are joined, once again, by
Dr William Taylor
His enthusiasm is so infectious! So whilst he tried to educate us, we try to divert his attention with such discussion points as:
Spice girls! A very strong start?
We didn't do...2019-04-2300 minMaths at:Maths at the Movies: The MartianAnother sexy, sexy episode this week as we are joined by the NAKED MATHEMATICIAN
Dr Thomas Crawford
Get ready to feel dull by comparison!
Today's discussion points include:
Everyone's links to Countdown;
Thomas tells us about the Greeks;
Can you tell the difference between Jeff Daniels and Jeff Bridges?
So put your feet up, get comfortable and get naked, as we talk about this week's movie The Martian.
If you're into watching The Martian, you can follow the link below.
Further reading links:
There is actually a website that maintains a fact...2019-04-0900 minMaths at:Math at the Movies: x+yWell, this was a pain in the backside to edit. The film is so tawdry and dull that we kept getting lost on tangents. Fear not though faithful listener, Thomas has edited the two hours of guff down to a single hour of solid... bronze.
Today's discussion points include:
How should you flip a mattress?
Does the culture you grow up in influence how you learn maths?
BUMFIT!
From our mouths to your ears, enjoy!
If you want to watch x+y, you can follow the link below.
Further reading links:
As pe...2019-03-1800 min
???????????????Maths at the Movies: CUBEThis week is a little different, and I've got to say perhaps one of the most interesting episodes we've ever done!
We are joined by the multi-talented
Dr Lyle Skains
who uses her research knowledge of evolutionary biology and digital literature to show us how to really write a good movie!
Highlights this week are:
Liz geeking out with Lyle, will they go on holiday together?
Ben misunderstanding publishing, will he ever get his cheese and wine?
Thomas reliving his childhood years, when did he stop being so nihilistic
If you're interested in watching CUBE you can follow the Amazon...2019-03-051h 20Maths at:Maths at the Movies: CUBEThis week is a little different, and I've got to say perhaps one of the most interesting episodes we've ever done!
We are joined by the multi-talented
Dr Lyle Skains
who uses her research knowledge of evolutionary biology and digital literature to show us how to really write a good movie!
Highlights this week are:
Liz geeking out with Lyle, will they go on holiday together?
Ben misunderstanding publishing, will he ever get his cheese and wine?
Thomas reliving his childhood years, when did he stop being so nihilistic
If...2019-03-0500 minMaths at:Maths at the Movies: Fermat's RoomWelcome to the strangely erotic episode of Maths at, where we watch the tense, psychological thriller, Fermat's Room (or La Habitación de Fermat, for you Spanish speakers) and we ask the real questions of... WHAT HAPPENED ON THE BOAT?
As per usual, the time line is all wonky. This episode does follow on from A Beautiful Mind, but was recorded a long time after, so although we talk about our lives having changed dramatically, it's only bee two weeks for you and you already know what's happened if you've listened to our Christmas episode. It's so h...2019-02-1900 min???????????????Maths at the Movies: Fermat's RoomWelcome to the strangely erotic episode of Maths at, where we watch the tense, psychological thriller, Fermat's Room (or La Habitación de Fermat, for you Spanish speakers) and we ask the real questions of... WHAT HAPPENED ON THE BOAT?
As per usual, the time line is all wonky. This episode does follow on from A Beautiful Mind, but was recorded a long time after, so although we talk about our lives having changed dramatically, it's only bee two weeks for you and you already know what's happened if you've listened to our Christmas episode. It's so hard living in a...2019-02-191h 14Maths at:Maths at the Movies: Good Will HuntingLast week we did A Beautiful Mind and now Good Will Hunting. We are really hitting all the well-known maths films at the moment aren't we?
More importantly joining us this week we have the wonderful
Dr James Grime
Philanthropist, playboy, billionaire... he is none of this things, but he may have identified the real Will Hunting!
This week we touch on such subjects as:
Is University a scam?
Good Will Hunting needs a prequel!
Will James and Liz ever write a paper about the maths of Dirty Dancing?
If you're interested in w...2019-02-0500 min???????????????Maths at the Movies: Good Will HuntingLast week we did A Beautiful Mind and now Good Will Hunting. We are really hitting all the well-known maths films at the moment aren't we?
More importantly joining us this week we have the wonderful
Dr James GrimePhilanthropist, playboy, billionaire... he is none of this things, but he may have identified the real Will Hunting!
This week we touch on such subjects as:
Is University a scam?
Good Will Hunting needs a prequel!
Will James and Liz ever write a paper about the maths of Dirty Dancing?
If you're interested in watching Good Will Hunting you can follow...2019-02-0557 minMaths at:Maths at the Movies: A Beautiful MindOk, so the "Maths at" timeline is a mess.
The Christmas episode was recorded in November.
The Christmas episode reveals secrets from later on in the series.
We tried to hide these secrets in the Mean Girls episode, which was recorded around seventh, but released first.
When we I say that we've had a complaint about Liz's language it from the pi day episode, not the Mean Girls episode.
Is that all clear? And this is all because the recording quality of this episode is a little dodgy!
Sorry about all that. Just pretend that Thomas, Ben...2019-01-2200 min???????????????Maths at the Movies: A Beautiful MindOk, so the "Maths at" timeline is a mess.
The Christmas episode was recorded in November.
The Christmas episode reveals secrets from later on in the series.
We tried to hide these secrets in the Mean Girls episode, which was recorded around seventh, but released first.
When we I say that we've had a complaint about Liz's language it from the pi day episode, not the Mean Girls episode.
Is that all clear? And this is all because the recording quality of this episode is a little dodgy!
Sorry about all that. Just pretend that Thomas, Ben and Liz are...2019-01-221h 08
Soundtracking with Edith BowmanEpisode 124: Producer Elizabeth Karlsen On The Music Of Colette, Parting Glances, Little Voice & MoreYou may not be familiar with her name, but you will certainly know her films. For Elizabeth Karlsen has produced a whole host of cinematic gems - including The Crying Game, Little Voice, Made In Dagenham, Great Expectations and Carol. And having spoken to her husband Stephen Woolley on this show previously, it's a pleasure to welcome her to Soundtracking, Edith's weekly podcast about screen music.
Indeed, such has their lasting influence been that they are to receive The Outstanding British Contribution To Cinema at the 2019 BAFTA Film Awards.
Elizabeth's latest project is Colette. Staring...2019-01-211h 08Maths at:Maths at the Movies: Mean Girls
Mean girls...
Mean girls?
MEAN GIRLS!
There is no font, size or punctuation mark that does full justice to Thomas' anger.
This week, for some inexplicable reason, we watched the movie: Mean Girls. Join us as:
Liz tries to convince Thomas that "Do you even go here?" is a funny line;
Thomas' blood pressure shoots through the roof;
Ben compares Mean Girls to the New Testament. and Liz compares it to a clockwork orange.
If you're interested in watching Mean Girls then please get help. Go and watch Marvelous Mrs Maisel i...2019-01-0800 min???????????????Maths at the Movies: Mean GirlsMean girls...
Mean girls?
MEAN GIRLS!
There is no font, size or punctuation mark that does full justice to Thomas' anger.
This week, for some inexplicable reason, we watched the movie: Mean Girls. Join us as:
Liz tries to convince Thomas that "Do you even go here?" is a funny line;
Thomas' blood pressure shoots through the roof;
Ben compares Mean Girls to the New Testament. and Liz compares it to a clockwork orange.
If you're interested in watching Mean Girls then please get help. Go and watch Marvelous Mrs Maisel instead.
However, if you are beyond help that...2019-01-0845 minMaths at:Maths at: Christmas 2018
Nadolig Llawen to all our Listeners
We hope Sion Corn has visited you on this fine festive day. For indeed we are BACK! And this episode went a bit Welsh! Much to Ben's chagrin.
In this episode we find out:
the female version of phallic;
what eggnog actually is;
how NORAD tracks santa;
and how following stars probably won't lead you to the next messiah.
To ensure at least some expertise on the panel we are joined by the wonderful physicist, astronmer and raconteur:
Dr William Taylor
Further reading links:
download t...2018-12-2500 min???????????????Maths at: Christmas 2018Nadolig Llawen to all our Listeners
We hope Sion Corn has visited you on this fine festive day. For indeed we are BACK! And this episode went a bit Welsh! Much to Ben's chagrin.
In this episode we find out:the female version of phallic;
what eggnog actually is;
how NORAD tracks santa;
and how following stars probably won't lead you to the next messiah.
To ensure at least some expertise on the panel we are joined by the wonderful physicist, astronmer and raconteur:Dr William Taylor
Further reading links:download the free software Stellarium to track the stars...2018-12-251h 03???????????????Maths at: pi dayHappy pi day everyone.
We figure that pi day is the like Hallowe'en for mathematicians. It's a day they get to cut loose and throw away their inhibitions.
As such Lorraine's intro pertaining to strong language is particularly pertinent for today's podcast. It starts out quite coarse.
So sit back, grab a slice of your favourite pie and enjoy as Ben sings you the song of his people.
Further reading links:
Why not listen to our review of the film pi;
The best web address known to man;
The song from pi's digits;
Search pi for meaningful numbers;
Weird...2018-03-1429 minMaths at:Maths at: pi day
Happy pi day everyone.
We figure that pi day is the like Hallowe'en for mathematicians. It's a day they get to cut loose and throw away their inhibitions.
As such Lorraine's intro pertaining to strong language is particularly pertinent for today's podcast. It starts out quite coarse.
So sit back, grab a slice of your favourite pie and enjoy as Ben sings you the song of his people.
Further reading links:
Why not listen to our review of the film pi;
The best web address known to man;
The song from p...2018-03-1400 min???????????????Maths at: Valentine's dayAlthough we've finished our first series, we couldn't miss St Valentine's day.
What could be more romantic than scientifically analysing love and romance using mathematics?
Amongst other things we discuss:
Why should you dump the first 37% of your partners?
How many snogs away from Prince Charles are you?
Are you a validator or an avoider?
Join your hosts as they show you their romantic side and be surprised that any of them actually have partners!
Further reading links:
Ben's bunkum length of love formula;
Drawing hearts graphically;
Jim Murray's Maths of Marriage book or online lecture;
Mobius strip...2018-02-1436 minMaths at:Maths at: Valentine's dayAlthough we've finished our first series, we couldn't miss St Valentine's day.
What could be more romantic than scientifically analysing love and romance using mathematics?
Amongst other things we discuss:
Why should you dump the first 37% of your partners?
How many snogs away from Prince Charles are you?
Are you a validator or an avoider?
Join your hosts as they show you their romantic side and be surprised that any of them actually have partners!
Further reading links:
Ben's bunkum length of love formula;
Drawing hearts graphically;
Jim Murray's Maths of Ma...2018-02-1400 min???????????????Maths at the Movies: Interstellar plus SPECIAL GUESTThis week we watch Interstellar.
We are very excited to be joined by the expertise of
Cat Harris
Whereas Thomas and Ben are just about good enough understand their own mathematical fields Cat has a wide range of disciplines under her belt spanning both physics and movie effects. We couldn't ask for a better guest!
If you're interested in watching Interstellar you can follow the Amazon below.
Further reading links:
The hour long Interstellar documentary;
The Interstellar book;
All you could ever want to know about Sex in Space;
Dissolving the dead with alkaline hydrolysis.
Subscribe via iTunes.
...2018-02-021h 15Maths at:Maths at the Movies: Interstellar plus SPECIAL GUESTThis week we watch Interstellar.
We are very excited to be joined by the expertise of
Cat Harris
Whereas Thomas and Ben are just about good enough understand their own mathematical fields Cat has a wide range of disciplines under her belt spanning both physics and movie effects. We couldn't ask for a better guest!
If you're interested in watching Interstellar you can follow the Amazon below.
Further reading links:
The hour long Interstellar documentary;
The Interstellar book;
All you could ever want to know about Sex in Space;
Dissolving the dead...2018-01-3100 min???????????????Maths at the Movies: The Oxford MurdersThis week we discuss we discuss The Oxford Murders:
Thomas laughs at the word bra;
Liz wants a prime number named after her;
Ben just wants his coffee bringing to him;
And we all think about mathematically defining pasta shapes.
Yup, it's a case of a bad movie, with very little to talk about. At least it made for a fun recording!
If you're interested in watch The Oxford Murders, then you're weird, but you can buy the DVD from Amazon below.
Further reading links:
Self descriptive numbers
Online integer sequences database
Fermat's last theorem
Magic square and noughts...2018-01-191h 03Maths at:Maths at the Movies: The Oxford MurdersThis week we discuss we discuss The Oxford Murders:
Thomas laughs at the word bra;
Liz wants a prime number named after her;
Ben just wants his coffee bringing to him;
And we all think about mathematically defining pasta shapes.
Yup, it's a case of a bad movie, with very little to talk about. At least it made for a fun recording!
If you're interested in watch The Oxford Murders, then you're weird, but you can buy the DVD from Amazon below.
Further reading links:
Self descriptive numbers
Online integer sequences database
Fermat's...2018-01-1900 min???????????????Maths at the Movies: FlatlandThis week we take a walk in the lower dimensions as we talk about Flatland: The Movie.
How much is your life worth?
Could 2D animals exist?
Did George Orwell rip this story off by adding a third dimension?
All of these questions and more are interrupted in our Flatland: The Movie podcast.
Join us in our search for the third dimension and beyond!
If you're interested in watching Flatland: The Movie you can follow the Amazon link below.
Further reading links:
galleries of beautiful fractal images;
learn more about maths in the courtroom;
...2018-01-051h 02Maths at:Maths at the Movies: FlatlandThis week we take a walk in the lower dimensions as we talk about Flatland: The Movie.
How much is your life worth?
Could 2D animals exist?
Did George Orwell rip this story off by adding a third dimension?
All of these questions and more are interrupted in our Flatland: The Movie podcast.
Join us in our search for the third dimension and beyond!
If you're interested in watching Flatland: The Movie you can follow the Amazon link below.
Further reading links:
galleries of beautiful fractal images;
learn more about...2018-01-0500 min
My Favourite GameMy Favourite Game (of 2017)It’s happening. We’re actually back.Yes, My Favourite Game is well and truly back after a year away. It’s one episode, but we can’t just let this year go without paying tribute to what has been an incredible year in gaming and easily one of the greatest years in gaming ever, if not the greatest (I reckon it is).Season 5 will drop staring Early 2018 and we’re stoked for you to listen to it. But in the meantime, My Favourite Game (of 2017) will help announce some of its lineup. You’ll hear from fo...2017-12-282h 54???????????????Maths at: ChristmasIt's the most wonderful time... of the year.
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all of our listeners.
Join us as we discuss (amongst other things): our favourite Christmas films (not really mathematical);
the differences between a mathematicians office Christmas party and an actual Christmas party (slightly mathematical);
the number of presents your true is giving and how many legs they'll have (quite mathematical).
So fill your boots with Turkey and in your after dinner stupor enjoy our CHRISTMATHS! We're better than the Queen's speech.
GUEST INTRO AND OUTRO: Ma Woolley.
As festive as Ben can get!Further reading...2017-12-2539 minMaths at:Maths at: Christmas
It's the most wonderful time... of the year.
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all of our listeners.
Join us as we discuss (amongst other things):
our favourite Christmas films (not really mathematical);
the differences between a mathematicians office Christmas party and an actual Christmas party (slightly mathematical);
the number of presents your true is giving and how many legs they'll have (quite mathematical).
So fill your boots with Turkey and in your after dinner stupor enjoy our CHRISTMATHS! We're better than the Queen's speech.
GUEST INTRO AND OUTRO: Ma Woolley.
As festive as B...2017-12-2500 min???????????????MATM Appendix: Boy born on a TuesdayDuring Maths at the Movies: The Imitation Game Ben introduced the following puzzle:
I have two children. One of them is a boy.
What is the probability that both children are boys?
Although counter-intuitive, it can be shown that the solution is 1/3.
He also posed a similar, but different question:
I have two children. One of them is a boy who was born on a Tuesday.
What is the probability that both children are boys?
Although very similar, the answer turns out to be 13/27, which is quite different. However, Ben got confused when giving the answer during our pi...2017-12-1513 minMaths at:MATM Appendix: Boy born on a TuesdayDuring Maths at the Movies: The Imitation Game Ben introduced the following puzzle:
I have two children. One of them is a boy.
What is the probability that both children are boys?
Although counter-intuitive, it can be shown that the solution is 1/3.
He also posed a similar, but different question:
I have two children. One of them is a boy who was born on a Tuesday.
What is the probability that both children are boys?
Although very similar, the answer turns out to be 13/27, which is quite different. However, Ben g...2017-12-1500 min???????????????Maths at the Movies: MoneyballIn this (Hallowe'en themed?) episode we watch the movie Moneyball.
The story of a young mathematician, played by Jonah Hill, struggling to be heard amongst the angry men that make up baseball. And I think Brad Pitt was in there somewhere as well.
Can Jonah produce a winning team by redefining how statistics are used?
Why does Thomas keep saying the phrase "dick swinging"?
Where did Ben get a hold of those baseball sounds?
All of these questions and more are not answered in our Moneyball podcast.
If you're interested in watching Moneyball you can follow...2017-12-011h 03Maths at:Maths at the Movies: Moneyball
In this (Hallowe'en themed?) episode we watch the movie Moneyball.
The story of a young mathematician, played by Jonah Hill, struggling to be heard amongst the angry men that make up baseball. And I think Brad Pitt was in there somewhere as well.
Can Jonah produce a winning team by redefining how statistics are used?
Why does Thomas keep saying the phrase "dick swinging"?
Where did Ben get a hold of those baseball sounds?
All of these questions and more are not answered in our Moneyball podcast.
If you're interested in watching Moneyball you can follow the...2017-12-0100 min???????????????Maths at the Movies: piThis week we watched pi.
Sadly there were no tigers, boats or Dev Patel in this movie.
Nope, this film was an avant garde, mood piece, seething with questioning the meaning of truth and its place in the lives of humans and the universe.
In other words pretentious.
However, none Darren Aronofsky's nonsense matters. What you should be listening for is Ben's rendition of "Euclid's people" a song of his own creation sung to the tune of "Common people" by pulp.
You've got to hear it to believe it.
If you're interested in watching pi you can follow the Amazon...2017-11-171h 04Maths at:Maths at the Movies: piThis week we watched pi.
Sadly there were no tigers, boats or Dev Patel in this movie.
Nope, this film was an avant garde, mood piece, seething with questioning the meaning of truth and its place in the lives of humans and the universe.
In other words pretentious.
However, none Darren Aronofsky's nonsense matters. What you should be listening for is Ben's rendition of "Euclid's people" a song of his own creation sung to the tune of "Common people" by pulp.
You've got to hear it to believe it.
2017-11-1700 min???????????????Maths at the Movies: The Imitation Game plus SPECIAL GUESTIn this episode we watch the movie The Imitation Game.
Alongside your regular team of Thomas, Ben and Liz there was only one mathematician with the expertise who could take us through this movie with grace, wit and wisdom. And that mathematician wasn't available so we got Dr James Grimes instead.
Join us for episode five of Maths at: The Movies as we separate fact from fiction about the life of Alan Turing.
If you're interested in watching The Imitation Game you can follow the Amazon link below.
Further reading links:more than you would...2017-11-031h 20Maths at:Maths at the Movies: The Imitation Game plus SPECIAL GUEST
In this episode we watch the movie The Imitation Game.
Alongside your regular team of Thomas, Ben and Liz there was only one mathematician with the expertise who could take us through this movie with grace, wit and wisdom. And that mathematician wasn't available so we got
Dr James Grimes
instead.
Join us for episode five of Maths at: The Movies as we separate fact from fiction about the life of Alan Turing.
If you're interested in watching The Imitation Game you can follow the Amazon link below.
Further reading links:
more than you would ever...2017-11-0300 minMaths at:Maths at the Movies: The Man Who Knew Infinity
In this episode we watch the movie The Man Who Knew Infinity.
And in this episode we learn that we shouldn't be mean to Dev Patel.
You can admire Jeremy Iron's subtle performance of introversion;
You can wonder if maths is like Jazz;
You can even question whether Ramanujan really was as brilliant as he was claimed to be.
You can do all of this... as long as you're not mean to Dev Patel.
Join us for episode four of Maths at: The Movies as we delve deep into the biopic of Srinivasa Ramanujan.
2017-10-2000 min???????????????Maths at the Movies: The Man Who Knew InfinityIn this episode we watch the movie The Man Who Knew Infinity.
And in this episode we learn that we shouldn't be mean to Dev Patel.
You can admire Jeremy Iron's subtle performance of introversion;
You can wonder if maths is like Jazz;
You can even question whether Ramanujan really was as brilliant as he was claimed to be.
You can do all of this... as long as you're not mean to Dev Patel.
Join us for episode four of Maths at: The Movies as we delve deep into the biopic of Srinivasa Ramanujan.
If you're interested in watching...2017-10-201h 04Maths at:Maths at the Movies: Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land
In this episode we watch the movie Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land.
Well, this was just weird.
Although the animation is beautiful, can you trust the company that told you that lemmings were suicidal to teach you mathematics?
Also we cover Donald Duck's terrible gun control and the billiards game that goes on forever!
Plus bees that make jam.
If you're interested in watching Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land, you can follow the Amazon link below.
Further reading links:
coloured honey from French bees;
the billiards diamond system;
L...2017-10-0600 min???????????????Maths at the Movies: Donald Duck in Mathmagic LandIn this episode we watch the movie Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land.
Well, this was just weird.
Although the animation is beautiful, can you trust the company that told you that lemmings were suicidal to teach you mathematics?
Also we cover Donald Duck's terrible gun control and the billiards game that goes on forever!
Plus bees that make jam.
If you're interested in watching Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land, you can follow the Amazon link below.
Further reading links:
coloured honey from French bees;
the billiards diamond system;
Le Corbusier's mathematical architecture;
there was a book too?
Subscribe via...2017-10-0654 minMaths at:Maths at the Movies: Proof
In this episode we watch the movie Proof.
Did Gwyneth Paltrow really prove the theorem? What theorem was she trying to prove? How many vaginas does a Time Lord have?
All these questions and more are discussed in this weeks Maths at the Movies.
If you're interested in watching Proof you can follow the Amazon link below.
Further reading links:
more about the amazing life of Sophie Germain;
who was Erdos?;
calculate your Erdos number;
what are prime numbers good for?;
the ideas behind the Four Colour Theorem;
buy the book of...2017-09-2200 min???????????????Maths at the Movies: ProofIn this episode we watch the movie Proof.
Did Gwyneth Paltrow really prove the theorem? What theorem was she trying to prove? How many vaginas does a Time Lord have?
All these questions and more are discussed in this weeks Maths at the Movies.
If you're interested in watching Proof you can follow the Amazon link below. Further reading links:
more about the amazing life of Sophie Germain;
who was Erdos?;
calculate your Erdos number;
what are prime numbers good for?;
the ideas behind the Four Colour Theorem;
buy the book of the play.
Subscribe via iTunes.2017-09-2252 minMaths at:MATM Appendix: Who the hell are we?
You've listened to us talk, but what are our
credentials? What do we know? What are our backgrounds? When should you
take our "facts" at face value and when should you call bullshit?
Join us in this appendix to better understand your hosts.
Further reading links:
you can see this earlier blog post about us;
Thomas E. Woolley's home page;
Ben M. Parkers' profile;
more about Liz.
Subscribe via ITunes.
2017-09-2000 min???????????????MATM Appendix: Who the hell are we?You've listened to us talk, but what are our credentials? What do we know? What are our backgrounds? When should you take our "facts" at face value and when should you call bullshit?
Join us in this appendix to better understand your hosts.
Further reading links:
you can see this earlier blog post about us;
Thomas E. Woolley's home page;
Ben M. Parkers' profile;
more about Liz.
Subscribe via ITunes.2017-09-2024 min