A Problem Squared

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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 in 2026!
standupmaths.com/shows

Hey buddy! What's your problem? You have problems, we have a podcast to make. Let's work together here. Problems submitted will going into the Big Database of Problems for the podcast "A Problem Squared" made by Bec Hill and Matt…

If you’d like to ask Matt and Bec anything for our special 2^7 episode in February go to the Problem Posing Page at aproblemsquared.com - select ‘Problem’ and start your message with AMA!

Bec and Adam Hills looking delighted after watching My Neighbor Totoro

Three pristine souvenirs from Matt's ESA flight

The changeable nutritional values of frozen chips

Live maths with Matt Parker

In THIS episode:
🍟 Why does the nutritional value of frozen chips change depending on whether they are cooked in an air fryer or in an oven?
⛰️ How large a mountain could we make from 2.2 meters of sea bed (combatting sea level rise in the process)?
🃏And there’ll be some A-O-B, as easy as 1-2-3.

A Problem Squared Podcast · Matt Parker, Bec Hill · 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…

A-P-S
EASY AS 1-2-3
SIMPLE AS BEC-AND-MATT
EP-I-SODE
1-2-3
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Join us on Patreon for early releases and our monthly bonus podcast I’m A Wizard. If you’re already on Patreon and have a creative Wizard offer to give Bec and Matt, please comment on our pinned post!
www.patreon.com/aproblemsquared

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...

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

John-Luke Roberts: Geoffrey Chaucer’s Mediaeval Christmas Festivitye John-Luke Roberts returns with his annual night of festive carousing hosted by the “great poot” Geoffrey Chaucer. With an astonishing line-up of the finest in alternative comedy, a visit from a…

Or if you would like to see Bec in Brighton on Monday 1st December, tickets are here:
www.komedia.co.uk/shows/john-l...

Specifically, see Matt in London on Monday 1st December!
lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/mat...

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

From AOB here’s Chris’ working…
chrisboettner.github.io/blog/posts/2...

…and here’s Dede’s working…
github.com/dedebenui/ca...

And here is Matt in the 375th outfit / dressed like a maths teacher

Stand-up Maths I do mathematics and stand-up. Sometimes simultaneously. Occasionally while being filmed. (It's quite the Venn diagram.) You can send business stuff to sophieclaire@miradorgroup.co.uk and maths to…

Here’s where you’ll find the video of Matt in 374 different outfits
www.youtube.com/@standupmath...

How many slaps does it take to cook a chicken? I built a chicken slapper robot to find out. Man has pondered this question for ages, or at least for the past couple years. Ever since someone asked… How Many Slaps does it Take to Cook a Chicken?

A chicken slapping machine - click to view at your own risk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=68L6...

Hey buddy! What's your problem? You have problems, we have a podcast to make. Let's work together here. Problems submitted will going into the Big Database of Problems for the podcast "A Problem Squared" made by Bec Hill and Matt…

If you’d like to ask Matt and Bec anything for our special 2^7 episode go to the Problem Posing Page at aproblemsquared.com - select ‘Problem’ and start your message with AMA!

In THIS episode:
🔥How many quickfire problems is it possible to solve in a single episode of A Problem Squared?

🧑💼 Why is Matt dressed like a maths teacher?

🃏And we will deal out some Any Other Business

A Problem Squared Podcast · Matt Parker, Bec Hill · 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…

We’re all suited and booted (with a red tie and turquoise socks) for a special quickfire episode of A Problem Squared!

122 = Shocking Theories with Quickfire Queries
open.spotify.com/show/7Hp5QDk...

Join us on Patreon for early releases and our monthly bonus podcast I’m A Wizard. If you’re already on Patreon and have a creative Wizard offer to give Bec and Matt, please comment on our pinned post!
www.patreon.com/aproblemsquared

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...

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

John-Luke Roberts: Geoffrey Chaucer’s Mediaeval Christmas Festivitye John-Luke Roberts returns with his annual night of festive carousing hosted by the “great poot” Geoffrey Chaucer. With an astonishing line-up of the finest in alternative comedy, a visit from a…

Or if you would like to see Bec in Brighton on Monday 1st December, tickets are here:
www.komedia.co.uk/shows/john-l...

Specifically, see Matt in London on Monday 1st December!
lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/mat...

See Matt on tour!
standupmaths.com/shows