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A problem-solving podcast by @standupmaths.bsky.social & @bechillcomedian.bsky.social which comes out today, or Monday, or the following Monday (depending when you read this). PodcastπŸŽ™| https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/a-problem-squared

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Get more from A Problem Squared on Patreon creating podcasts that solve problems

And join us on Patreon for early releases and our extra bonus podcast I Am A Wizard!
patreon.com/aproblemsqua...

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Ridiculous Maths Volunteers Sign up here if you might like to volunteer for some silly project Matt may plan in the future. This obvious does not oblige you to do anything, but you'll hear about potential projects and can…

And here’s how to volunteer for Calculate Pi By Hand with Matt:
forms.gle/w44THpNJ3jWU...

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Here’s how to get involved with Matt’s Moon Pi Kickstarter:
www.kickstarter.com/profile/stan...

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If you’re in the market for a phenomenal dwarf hamster set up, here’s Bec’s ebay link:
www.ebay.com/itm/12737936...

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And here are the visualised shuffles of the card question in Episode 113
Tom - tehtommeh.github.io/riffle-me-th...
Bernhard - www.bernhard-werner.de/assets/cindy...
Shaun - svermaak.github.io/VisualiseCar...

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Familie die kinderen enkel namen met letters x, a, l, e geeft, verwelkomt 13de kind: Laxe | VRT NWS: nieuws Gwenny en Marino uit Staden zijn trotse ouders geworden van hun 13de (!) kindje. Hij krijgt de naam Laxe. Opvallend is dat Laxe net zoals zijn zusjes en broertjes een naam heeft gekregen met de…

Here are Jasper’s links (in Dutch and in English) about the Belgian family and their children’s themed names
vrtnws.be/p.NvjDVZw5w (Dutch)
www.reddit.com/r/tragedeigh... (English)

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CLOWN drummer Rocks it with BALLS!! πŸ₯πŸŽΎ
CLOWN drummer Rocks it with BALLS!! πŸ₯πŸŽΎ

And – a bit of fun – the drumming juggler (or juggling drummer) that Bec mentioned
www.youtube.com/shorts/t8VS8...

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Juggling by Numbers - Numberphile
Juggling with Colin Wright. More links & stuff in full description below ↓↓↓ Colin Wright on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colinthemathmo Numberphile is supported by the Mathematical Sciences… Juggling by Numbers - Numberphile

And here’s Colin Wright’s video about Sideswap: β€œJuggling by Numbers - Numberphile” www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dwg...

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To find out more about our juggling expert Darryl J Carrington, head to his insta: www.instagram.com/stories/high...

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Matt Parker | Standup Mathematician - Shows Matt does super-nerdy shows all around the world. His calendar of performances is below but you should also check out Festival of the Spoken Nerd and An Evening of Unnecessary Detail.

So go see him on tour!
standupmaths.com/shows

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Best-reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2025 - British Comedy Guide John Robertson, Sam Lake, Bill Bailey, Michelle Brasier, Paul Sinha and Cat Cohen are amongst the acts that received the best reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025.

Matt’s in the top 92 Best Reviewed Shows at the Edinburgh Fringe!
www.comedy.co.uk/fringe/2025/...

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Here’s Bec and Thekla and Thekla’s Tooth and Tats!

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Here’s Matt’s attempt at juggling

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Here’s Bec’s attempt at juggling

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Here’s Ol’ Snake Eyes

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In THIS episode:
🎲 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?

πŸ›Œ And there’s some Any Other Bed’n’Boardness

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A Problem Squared Podcast Β· Matt Parker, Bec Hill Β· Matt Parker and Bec Hill present: A Problem Squared. A podcast dedicated to solving problems of all kinds, such as, "What should I listen to right now?". A Podcast…

It’s a newep from the newdio – it’s Episode 118 of A Problem Squared!

open.spotify.com/show/7Hp5QDk...

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Get more from A Problem Squared on Patreon creating podcasts that solve problems

If you want more wizarding silliness then join our Patreon at patreon.com/aproblemsquared - you'll get access to all the past episodes of I Am A Wizard, a new wizard episode every month, and early access to all episodes of A Problem Squared!

Normal Service Will Be Resumed In Two Weeks!

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Unfortunately, Matt has been ill and lost his voice so we were unable to record this week's episode of A Problem Squared. To make up for it, we are releasing an episode of the usually-Patreon-only I Am A Wizard, with a special intro from Bec, who can still speak.
open.spotify.com/show/7Hp5QDk...

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A Problem Squared Podcast Β· Matt Parker, Bec Hill Β· Matt Parker and Bec Hill present: A Problem Squared. A podcast dedicated to solving problems of all kinds, such as, "What should I listen to right now?". A Podcast…

But, most importantly, have a listen to Episode 117 of A Problem Squared that's OUT NOW!
open.spotify.com/show/7Hp5QDk...

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Get more from A Problem Squared on Patreon creating podcasts that solve problems

And join us on Patreon for early releases and our extra bonus podcast I Am A Wizard!
patreon.com/aproblemsqua...

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Ridiculous Maths Volunteers Sign up here if you might like to volunteer for some silly project Matt may plan in the future. This obvious does not oblige you to do anything, but you'll hear about potential projects and can…

And here’s how to volunteer for Calculate Pi By Hand with Matt:
forms.gle/w44THpNJ3jWU...

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Here’s how to get involved with Matt’s Moon Pi Kickstarter:
www.kickstarter.com/profile/stan...

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Matt Parker | Standup Mathematician - Shows Matt does super-nerdy shows all around the world. His calendar of performances is below but you should also check out Festival of the Spoken Nerd and An Evening of Unnecessary Detail.

See Matt on tour!
standupmaths.com/shows/

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And Bec and Matt (not that one) and Matt’s tooth!

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Blah Blah Binary from Jack

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Here are the AWESOME APS Keyrings from Hazel

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And now it’s time for some AOB giftness. Starting with some Malaysian Twisties from Chris…

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And here’s a selection of freeze pops and antiprisms…
www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/produ...
www.vimto.co.uk/vimto-range/...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square_...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disphen...

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Monstrosities or Square Antiprisms?

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