Episodes
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
35: Cantor's Paradox: A Journey through the Rabbit Hole of Sets
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, finishes up the discussion on Georg Cantor! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions:
- Should you count sheep or letters to get to sleep?
- Can you have infinite infinities?
- What do either of these have to do with math?
Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels:
IG: @yoayeo.maths
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
34. Cantor's Labyrinth: Navigating the Maze of Infinite Numbers
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, continues the discussion on Georg Cantor! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions:
- Are your choices really your own?
- If a hotel has infinite rooms, can there ever be no vacancy?
- What do either of these have to do with math?
Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels:
IG: @yoayeo.maths
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
33. Cantor: An Infinite Odyssey
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, joins us to discuss Georg Cantor! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions:
- What does it mean to call somewhere "home"?
- What's the worst way to spend a honeymoon?
- What do either of these have to do with math?
Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels:
IG: @yoayeo.maths
Twitter/TikTok: @YoaYeo
Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
32: Charles Dodgson: Curiouser and Curiouser
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, joins us to finish up our chat about Charles Dodgson! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions:
- Why is a raven like a writing desk?
- What does this have to do with math?
Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels:
IG: @yoayeo.maths
Twitter/TikTok: @YoaYeo
Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
31: Charles Dodgson: It Sounds Uncommon Nonsense
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, joins us to continue the chat about Charles Dodgson! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions:
- How do you get your room requests noticed by the higher ups?
- What’s the best way to get the menu changed at your favorite eatery?
- What do either of these have to do with math?
Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels:
IG: @yoayeo.maths
Twitter/TikTok: @YoaYeo
Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Friday Sep 15, 2023
30: Charles Dodgson: Into Wonderland?
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, joins us to discuss Charles Dodgson! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions:
- When is a picture worth one thousand words?
- What's the fastest way to lose favor with royalty?
- What do either of these have to do with math?
Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels:
IG: @yoayeo.maths
Twitter/TikTok: @YoaYeo
Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
29. The Gödelfather: A Mathematical Masterpiece
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, joins us to chat about Kurt Gödel! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions:
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What’s the best way to point out typos in an important document?
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What if a statement cannot be proved?
- What do either of these have to do with math?
Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels:
IG: @yoayeo.maths
Twitter/TikTok: @YoaYeo
Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Monday May 15, 2023
28. De Moivre, The Merrier
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
We welcome back Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, and I chat about Abraham de Moivre! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions:
- Should you hire a mathematician to read tarot cards?
- What's the most effective way to study while traveling?
- What do either of these have to do with math?
Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels:
IG: @yoayeo.maths
Twitter/TikTok: @YoaYeo
Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Saturday Apr 15, 2023
27. Brahe-mian Rhapsody: The Rise and Fall of Tycho Brahe
Saturday Apr 15, 2023
Saturday Apr 15, 2023
We welcome back Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, to chat about Tycho Brahe! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions:
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What is the best animal to take as your plus one to parties?
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Should you choose the materials for your own rhinoplasty?
- What do either of these have to do with math?
Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels:
IG: @yoayeo.maths
Twitter/TikTok: @YoaYeo
Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
26. Archimedes: The Tell-Tale Bath
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Today's special guest, Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, and I chat about Archimedes! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions:
- What do solving a crime and streaking have in common?
- How can doodling in the sand lead to murder?
- What do either of these have to do with math?
Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels:
IG: @yoayeo.maths
Twitter/TikTok: @YoaYeo
Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Reflections
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
In this episode, Nathalie reflects on the past two years since the start of the podcast, including why she started the podcast and incorporating feedback from you!
Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Monday May 31, 2021
25. Newton/Leibniz: Crime and Punishment
Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
Today special guest, Ben Orlin from Math with Bad Drawings and I conclude our trilogy chat about Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz. In this episode, we'll attempt to answer a single question: Star Wars or Star Trek?
Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Saturday May 15, 2021
24. Newton/Leibniz: Great Expectations
Saturday May 15, 2021
Saturday May 15, 2021
Today special guest, Ben Orlin from Math with Bad Drawings and I continue the conversation about Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz. In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions:
- What’s the best way to be a supportive parent?
- How can you write a personal statement that’s sure to get you into your dream college?
- What do either of these have to do with math?
Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Friday Apr 30, 2021
23. The Strange Case of Sir Newton and Mr. Leibniz
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Today special guest, Ben Orlin from Math with Bad Drawings and I chat about two famous feuding foes: Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz. In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions:
- How can you ensure your cat gets fed?
- What’s the worst way to test a hypothesis?
- What do either of these have to do with math?
Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
22. Emelie du Chatelet: True Colors
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
In this episode, we'll conclude our Emelie du Chatelet trilogy and attempt to answer the following questions:
- What's the best way to pull an all-nighter...over an entire month?
- What's the worst way to seek revenge on an enemy?
- What do either of these have to do with math?
Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!