A Wrinkle in Spacetime: A Mathematical Discussion about Spacetime
Release Date: 02/12/2025
Bonus Material - Math Club Junior: It's a Zoo Out There!
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Hey there Math Club. Our most recent episode, Math Club Junior: It’s a Zoo Out There, was our second special episode made specifically for kids. When Noah was planning how he wanted to use the episode with his own third grade class, he knew that some visuals would come in handy, so he created a slide deck with images to go along with each problem that the students will have to solve. If you’d like to use this resource along with the audio, you can find it by going to: We hope you find these images to be fun and helpful, and we’ll see you next time!
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Math Club Junior: It's a Zoo Out There
The Math Club
In this long-awaited followup to our popular Math Club Junior episode, Pete and Noah are back with Mrs. Morrison’s class, as chaperones on a field trip to the local zoo. Listen in as our group of Junior Zookeepers meet a whole new cast of zany characters, and once again learn that math is everywhere if you just look around. And just like last time, this story is full of interesting math challenges for listeners in the upper elementary grades to enjoy and solve. •
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Means of Transportation: The Mean Value Theorem and Average Speed Zones
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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 tangent about the mean value theorem, and how it just might get you a speeding ticket.
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Q.E.D.: The Proving of Fermat's Last Theorem
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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. Join us for the final chapter of this riveting 350 year journey! - Nova Documentary on Andrew Wiles's proof
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Sophie's Chase: More History of Fermat's Last Theorem
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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 who pursued a proof in the face of overwhelming obstacles. Come learn about this impressive chapter in the saga of one of the most interesting problems in mathematical history.
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Non-trivial Pursuit: The History of Fermat's Last Theorem
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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. In this first of a two-part episode, we dive into the fascinating story of Fermat's Last Theorem... from its inception, to Fermat's bold claim that he had a proof that he couldn't share, to the mathematical greats of yesteryear who took up the challenge to prove it. Join us for a look into this intriguing conjecture, and its amazing history.
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The Rules They Are A-Changin': A Conversation with Fluxx Creator Andrew Looney
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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 game or a game person who loves to do math, we’re sure you’ll find Andy and his story to be interestingly enjoyable. Game on!
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A Wrinkle in Spacetime: A Mathematical Discussion about Spacetime
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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 the facts about spacetime, and its fascinating mathematical history.
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I Have a Little Bias: The Mathematics of Dreidel
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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 dreidel and uncover a counterintuitive truth about its fairness. Whatever traditions you and your family look forward to at this time of year, we promise a lively and interesting time as we take this topic for a spin. Seasons Greetings! •
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Video Bonus: Finding Primo
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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 written down, so we put together this video bonus.
info_outlineIf 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 the facts about spacetime, and its fascinating mathematical history.