Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast
Science Podcasts
A podcast where we explore the real, eccentric, and complex history of math
Location:
United States
Description:
A podcast where we explore the real, eccentric, and complex history of math
Language:
English
Episodes
35: Cantor's Paradox: A Journey through the Rabbit Hole of Sets
4/30/2024
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:
Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels:
IG: @yoayeo.maths
Duration:00:23:53
34. Cantor's Labyrinth: Navigating the Maze of Infinite Numbers
3/31/2024
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:
Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels:
IG: @yoayeo.maths
Duration:00:28:46
33. Cantor: An Infinite Odyssey
2/29/2024
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:
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!
Duration:00:38:49
32: Charles Dodgson: Curiouser and Curiouser
11/15/2023
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:
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!
Duration:00:28:25
31: Charles Dodgson: It Sounds Uncommon Nonsense
10/15/2023
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:
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!
Duration:00:25:15
30: Charles Dodgson: Into Wonderland?
9/15/2023
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:
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!
Duration:00:35:45
29. The Gödelfather: A Mathematical Masterpiece
6/15/2023
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:
What’s the best way to point out typos in an important document?
What if a statement cannot be proved?
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!
Duration:00:37:08
28. De Moivre, The Merrier
5/15/2023
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:
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!
Duration:00:41:16
27. Brahe-mian Rhapsody: The Rise and Fall of Tycho Brahe
4/15/2023
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:
What is the best animal to take as your plus one to parties?
Should you choose the materials for your own rhinoplasty?
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!
Duration:00:40:56
26. Archimedes: The Tell-Tale Bath
3/14/2023
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:
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!
Duration:00:37:25
Reflections
6/15/2021
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!
Duration:00:10:46
25. Newton/Leibniz: Crime and Punishment
5/31/2021
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!
Duration:00:35:16
24. Newton/Leibniz: Great Expectations
5/15/2021
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:
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!
Duration:00:21:40
23. The Strange Case of Sir Newton and Mr. Leibniz
4/30/2021
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:
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!
Duration:00:29:23
22. Emelie du Chatelet: True Colors
4/15/2021
In this episode, we'll conclude our Emelie du Chatelet trilogy and attempt to answer the following questions:
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!
Duration:00:37:40
21. Emelie du Chatelet: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
3/31/2021
In this episode, we'll continue our Emelie du Chatelet trilogy and attempt to answer the following questions:
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!
Duration:00:22:14
20. Emelie du Chatelet: Into the Nightlife
3/14/2021
We're so excited to be back! To celebrate Women's History Month AND Pi day, we'll meet Emelie du Chatelet and attempt to answer the following questions:
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!
Duration:00:25:04
A Short Break (and an Announcement!)
6/22/2020
We are a little off schedule due to COVID-19 but we'll be back as soon as we can. In the meantime, I have an announcement to make and also would like your help to shape the future of the podcast. Please keep in touch: email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com or connect on social media!
Duration:00:01:51
19. Here's Looking at Euclid
6/15/2020
We close out our Euclid trilogy and say farewell to Dr. Anthony Carreras as we attempt to answer the following question:
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!
Duration:00:34:26
18. Euclid's Fairy Tales
5/31/2020
We continue discussing Euclid with Dr. Anthony Carreras as we attempt to answer the following questions:
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!
Duration:00:20:30