The Math Club Podcast
1) Means of Transportation: The Mean Value Theorem and Average Speed Zones
A family visit to the Netherlands introduces Pete to the idea of average speed zones, which illustrate a particularly interesting mathematical theorem. Join our hosts as they really go off on a tange...Show More
2) Q.E.D.: The Proving of Fermat's Last Theorem
It’s finally here! Part Three of the Fermat Trilogy! In this exciting conclusion, Pete and Noah talk about the mathematicians who ultimately proved (or thought they’d proven) Fermat’s Last Theorem. ...Show More
3) Sophie's Chase: More History of Fermat's Last Theorem
Join us for part two of our deep dive into the history of Fermat's Last Theorem. In this episode, Pete and Noah focus on the fascinating story of Sophie Germain, a 19th century French mathematician w...Show More
4) Non-trivial Pursuit: The History of Fermat's Last Theorem
A few episodes back, our hosts talked about the great unsolved mathematical problems of our time, and Pete teased an interesting story about one such problem that was finally solved not too long ago. ...Show More
5) The Rules They Are A-Changin'
In this episode, Pete and Noah are joined by Andy Looney, the creator of the card game Fluxx, to talk about Math Fluxx and his history designing games. Whether you’re a math person who loves a good g...Show More
6) A Wrinkle in Spacetime - A Mathematical Discussion about Spacetime
If you've ever seen a science fiction movie or TV show, then you've heard of the spacetime continuum. But what is it, and is there math that describes it? In this episode, Pete and Noah dive into th...Show More
7) I Have a Little Bias: The Mathematics of Dreidel
It’s the holiday season, and Pete and Noah are getting into the festive spirit by looking at the math behind a favorite Hannukah game. Join our hosts as they delve into the probabilities of the dreid...Show More
8) Video Bonus: Finding Primo
In our last episode, finding Primo, Pete explained a couple of tests that mathematicians use when trying to decide if very large numbers are prime. We thought it might be helpful to see the math writt...Show More
9) Finding Primo: The Search for Very Large Primes
Have you heard the big news? There’s a new largest known prime number, and Noah wants to know how it was discovered. In this episode, Pete explains the various tests used to determine the primality ...Show More
10) Talkin' 'bout My Generation: A Deep Dive into The Math Club
Are you ready to revisit the best of The Math Club? Pete and Noah share a trip down memory lane with a pair of special guests. But as they dive deeper into their past episodes, a nagging feeling gro...Show More