The Math of You

The Math of You episodes:

• 08.07.2021

  Episode 115 - The Wizard of Oz and #OzmaFail feat. Jodie Troutman

  Writer and comics artist Jodie Troutman is here to talk about the Oz books by L. Frank Baum. Along the way, we take a massive tangent about Grand Admiral Thrown, we discuss Oz’s glorious trans princess, and the creating your...

  
• 07.15.2021

  Episode 114 - The Return of Brett White

  Senior Reporter for Decider.com and host of Must Have Seen TV podcast Brett White returns to the Math of You. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss having eyes too blue for Doris Day, having your military specialty be...

  
• 06.18.2021

  Episode 113 - Mortal Kombat and the Revenge of Kamille Washington

  Co-host of the Unfriendly Black Hotties Kamille Washington is here to talk about Mortal Kombat. Along the way, we discuss finding your queer woman root in Outworld, getting your teachers to care about Mortal Monday, and the perfect fusion of...

  
• 06.04.2021

  Episode 112 - Nature and the Dance of Uncomfortable Distance feat. KC Martin-Stone

  Archaeologist and comedian KC Martin-Stone is here to talk about well, archaeology, and Australian wildlife. Along the way, we discuss the times when nature is too beautiful to be tasteful, how to scream with your mouth closed, and how the...

  
• 01.31.2021

  Episode 111 - Opera, Classical and Ironic Authenticity feat. Seb Deken

  Writer, musician and Associate Editorial Director for Planned Parenthood Seb Deken is here to discuss opera and classical music. Along the way, we discuss the dangers of graduation neckgear, what pizza chain to eat at before the symphony, and music...

  
• 01.14.2021

  Episode 110 - Sociological Imagination and Thicc Description feat. Kai McKinney and Megan Bob

  Sociologist Kai McKinney and Megan Boba of Garden Plots with Skeletor & the NXT Wrestling Fan are here to discuss, of all things, this show. Along the way, we discuss how to fake like you know a thing, sports stories...

  
• 12.31.2020

  Episode 109 - A Charlie Brown Christmas and the One Good Lie feat. Chris Sims

  Comic book writer & cohost of War Rocket Ajax, Apocrypals, Sailor Business & Xena Warrior Business Chris Sims is here to discuss Mickey’s Christmas Carol & A Charlie Brown Christmas. Along the way, we discuss what to call a McFlurry...

  
• 12.24.2020

  Episode 108 - Rankin-Bass Christmas and the Roc of Ages feat. Annie Craton

  Co-host of Jemjammer & I Will Fight You Annie Craton is here to discuss Rankin-Bass Christmas specials. Along the way, we discuss the dangers of falling asleep near an elf who wants to be a dentist, the ultimate darkest-timeline fate...

  
• 07.14.2020

  Episode 107 - Star Trek and a Warrior’s Prunes, feat. Al Kennedy

  Podcaster and writer Al Kennedy is here to discuss Star Trek: the Next Generation. Along the way, we discuss strategies for shoplifting Sigur Ros CDs, debate the HR strategies for dealing with a Jellicoe, and we sing the praises of...

  
• 03.12.2020

  Episode 099.5 - Bonus Chat with Kate Racculia

  Lucas is still unpacking from his move (patreon.com/lokified), so please enjoy these extra bits from Episode 99 with the lovely Kate Racculia. Follow Kate on Twitter at @kateracculia, follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, and my wacky adventures at @lokified. If you'd like to be...

  
• 02.27.2020

  Episode 100.5 - Bonus Chat with Margaret H. Willison

  Lucas is moving this week (patreon.com/lokified), so please enjoy these extra bits from Episode 100 with the lovely Margaret H. Willison. Follow Margaret on Twitter at @MrsFridayNext, follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, and my wacky adventures at @lokified. If you'd like...

  
• 02.13.2020

  Episode 106 - The Return of Dan Mulkerin

  Actor and cohost of Smash Fiction and the Garden Plots With Skeletor podcasts Dan Mulkerin returns to the Math of You. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss how Secret Wars was the original Smash Fiction, how it’s a...

  
• 01.30.2020

  Episode 105 - After School Specials and Marching Glockenspiels, feat. Emily Fear

  Librarian, wrestling podcaster and expectant parent Emily Fear is here to discuss made-for-TV movies and after school specials. Along the way, we discuss the situations in which out your Yinzer would come, we take a surprisingly deep dive into the...

  
• 11.15.2019

  Episode 104 - The Muppet Show and Favourite Frogs, feat.. Jeff Stormer

  Podcaster, eggnog enthusiast and DM Jeff Stormer is here to discuss the Muppet Show. Along the way, we discuss the forbidden energy of just winging it, the majesty that Swan Lake gains when you add a pig mask, and how Kermit...

  
• 10.10.2019

  Episode 103 - The Return of Megan Bob

  Cohost of Smash Fiction and the NXT Wrestling Fan podcasts and Hugo-award-winning fanfic writer Megan Bob returns to the Math of You. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss the odd cosmology of Dragon Jesus, porn cathedrals and the...

  
• 09.27.2019

  Episode 102 - MASH, Art and Twin Magic, feat. Jo Thornely

  Podcaster and writer Jo Thornely is here to discuss MASH, among many other things. Along the way, we discuss the path from wilderness boat child to hip hop podium dancer to colourblind art teacher, the interconnecting dangers of art and...

  
• 09.12.2019

  Episode 101 - Straight Edge Punk and Boot Nostalgia, feat. Matt Fisher

  Podcaster and punk rocker Matt Fisher is here to discuss straight edge punk and hardcore. Along the way, we discuss becoming a musical scuba diver in the home of meth and skeeball, what to do when your imaginary friend writes you...

  
• 08.30.2019

  Episode 100 - The Return of Margaret H Willison

  Podcaster and co-creator of Two Bossy Dames Margaret H. Willison returns to the Math of You. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss how to feel affronted ownership for a house you don’t own, a cautionary tale about the...

  
• 08.15.2019

  The Math of You x The Invisible Ray - Cinematic Memories and the Red Shoes

  In this special crossover episode, Elle Collins, JoJo Seames and Andrew Ihla, the hosts of The Invisible Ray podcast join Lucas to talk about their early memories of cinema and 1948’s The Red Shoes. Along the course of this conversation,...

  
• 08.01.2019

  Episode 099 - The Return of Kate Racculia

  Author Kate Racculia returns to the Math of You. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss The Westing Game as Intro To Murder Mystery 101, the Sliding Bracket of Cool Retro In Teen Films, and how everything, if you...

  
• 07.18.2019

  Episode 098 - 20th Century TV and the Bob Universe, feat. Brett White

  TV writer for Decider.com and host of Must Have Seen TV Brett White is here to discuss television of the 20th century. Along the way, we discuss the regional variations of “do what?", learning about german politics from some robots...

  
• 07.04.2019

  Episode 097 - FM Radio and Sonic Byways, feat. Sophie Brookover

  Librarian, pop culture writer and co-creator of Two Bossy Dames Sophie Brookover is here to discuss FM radio, music and magazines. Along the way, we discuss how knowing really is half the battle, the eternal television career of Frank McPike,...

  
• 03.29.2019

  Episode 096 - Beast Wars: Transformers and the Yard of Theseus, feat. Neal Powell

  DM, producer and podcaster Neal Powell is here to discuss Beast Wars: Transformers. Along the way, we discuss the Taxonomy of Um, the joys of a bickering friendship between a velociraptor and a rat, and how Beast Wars did the...

  
• 03.21.2019

  Episode 092.5 - Bonus Chat with Al Kennedy

  I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with writer and podcaster Al Kennedy. Along the way, we discuss the frustrations of podcasting platforms, being outgambitted by the references of Chris Claremont, and...

  
• 03.14.2019

  Episode 095 - The Return of Emily Buza

  Cohost of Whelmed: the Young Justice Files and actor Emily Buza returns to the Math of You. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss how it really is the Greatest Show(man), how we are people who find it difficult...

  
• 03.13.2019

  The Unbroken Circle 003 - Coda, In Memoriam

  As a coda to our special Discworld series The Unbroken Circle, and to remember Terry Pratchett on the fourth anniversary of his death, The Math of You presents three scenes from The Shepherd's Crown. Spoilers, of course. Part 1: Read by...

  
• 03.07.2019

  Episode 86.5 - Bonus Chat with Stephen Gaulin

  I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with IRL undertaker and fighter Stephen Gaulin. Along the way, we discuss the bluntness of sisters, the many regrettable roles of John Wayne, and complain...

  
• 02.28.2019

  Episode 094 - The Revenge of Chris Sims

  Comic book writer and co-host of War Rocket Ajax Chris Sims makes a fourth appearance on the Math of You to have his revenge. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss being a newly reborn knife guy, whether you...

  
• 02.28.2019

  Episode 085.5 - Bonus Chat with Michael Francis

  I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with Atomic Elbow writer Michael Francis. Along the way, we discuss Konmarie-ing being Konmarie-ing was cool, the unpaid emotional labour of yard sales, and how...

  
• 02.14.2019

  Episode 093 - The Return of Nathaniel Hubbard

  Cohost of Titan Up the Defense and bartender Nathaniel “Hub” Hubbard returns to the Math of You. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss the joy of being at the centre of an extremely specific Venn Diagram, the deep...

  
• 12.19.2018

  Episode 083.5 - Bonus Chat with Emily Buza

  I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with actor and podcaster Emily Buza. Along the way, we discuss the dorm fridge etiquette, varying strategies of medicine for cats vs babies, the Jamie...

  
• 12.13.2018

  Episode 092 - The Return of Andrew Ihla

  Cohost of The Invisible Ray, creator of Obsidian National Forest and Looper writer Andrew Ihla returns to the Math of You. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss the similarities between Rob Zombie’s Michael Myers and Ron Howard’s Grinch,...

  
• 12.05.2018

  Episode 081.5 - Bonus Chat with Jay Edidin

  I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with writer, editor and podcaster Jay Edidin. Along the way, we discuss living up the road from your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man, the right age to...

  
• 11.28.2018

  Episode 091 - Reading Aloud and Study Nooks, feat. Renee Rhodes

  Writer, Cohost and DM of Fate and the Fablemaidens Renee Rhodes is here to discuss reading aloud with her family. Along the way, we discuss the technical definition of a haboob, the difference between receiving praise and receiving help, and...

  
• 11.22.2018

  Episode 077.5 - Bonus Chat with Tini Howard

  I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with comic book writer Tina Howard. Along the way, we discuss the importance of Waking Up Time, buddy comedies for cats, letting wrestlers eat pizza, and...

  
• 11.14.2018

  The Unbroken Circle Episode 002 - Discworld Death, feat. Al Kennedy

  Cohost of House to Astonish Al Kennedy visits to discuss the Death of Discworld, and his supporting cast. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss do's and don’t for interviewing Terry Pratchett, how an anthropomorphic personification can be a...

  
• 11.07.2018

  Episode 076.5 - Bonus Chat with Rebecca Graves

  I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with my friend Rebecca Graves. Along the way, we discuss raging against literal machines, the lack of reliable reliability in literal babies, and visit the...

  
• 10.24.2018

  Episode 075.5 - Bonus Chat with Jo Graham

  I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with cohost of How2Wrestling Joanna Graham. Along the way, we discuss accessibility in wrestling commentary, the stress of knowing there’s injury or death coming spanning...

  
• 10.17.2018

  The Unbroken Circle Episode 001 - Discworld Witches, feat. Annie Craton

  Cohost of Jemjammer and I Will Fight You Annie Craton returns to discuss the Witches of Discworld, focusing on Granny Weatherwax and Tiffany Aching. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss being there for the beginning and ends of...

  
• 10.17.2018

  A Special Announcement from Lucas

  CW: Medical stuff. A short announcement explaining the hiatus, and how you're all wonderful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 09.19.2018

  Episode 090.5 - Bonus Chat with Chris Rohling

  I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with cohost of Well-Worn Grooves and All Your Kayfabe Friends Chris Rohling. Along the way, we discuss the rage of small dogs, an absolute war...

  
• 09.12.2018

  The Math of You Episode 090 - The Return of Chris Rohling

  Cohost of Well-Worn Grooves and All Your Kayfabe Friends Chris Rohling returns to the Math of You. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss the joys and downfalls of crossovers, Stephen King and Grant Morrison’s duelling fiction suits, questions...

  
• 09.05.2018

  Episode 074.5 - Bonus Chat with Artlee Vasquez

  I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with writer and animation expert Artlee Vasquez. Along the way, we discuss how hot cross buns are more than a song you play on the...

  
• 08.29.2018

  Episode 089 - The Return of Lucy Harrison

  Composed and sound designer Lucy Harrison returns to the Math of You. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss Lucy Harrison’s Five-Way Revenge, we argue both for and against fancy chocolate shops, and we have three minutes of discussion...

  
• 08.21.2018

  Episode 088.5 - Bonus Chat with Rich Howard

  I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with game designer and podcaster Rich Howard. Along the way, we discuss starting stopping pretending you belong, making podcasts as therapy, and when to stop...

  
• 08.17.2018

  Episode 088 - Justice League Unlimited and Conscious Creation, feat. Rich Howard

  Game designer and cohost of Whelmed: The Young Justice Files Podcast Rich Howard is here to discuss the Justice League cartoon and its sequel series, Justice League Unlimited. Along the way, we discuss meeting your marine biology heroes, the missing...

  
• 08.08.2018

  Episode 073.5 - Bonus Chat with Megan Bob

  I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with artist Megan Bob. Along the way, we discuss the origin of a sobriquet, the flowers of the Rowdy Mermaid, and the ideal iPhone kill...

  
• 08.01.2018

  Episode 087 - 70s AM Radio and Big Dumb Ideas, feat. Paul Melancon

  Musician and songwriter Paul Melancon is here to discuss 70s AM radio and other wonders of the decade. Along the way, we discuss the fascination of a creator taking a big swing, the beloved idiocy of 8-track tapes, and we...

  
• 07.25.2018

  Episode 072.5 - Bonus Chat with JoJo Seames

  I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with artist JoJo Seames. Along the way, we discuss apple pie etiquette, the REAL nectar of the gods, and the living noises of a house,...

  
• 07.18.2018

  Episode 086 - Vintage Video Games and Barrel Meat, feat. Stephen Gaulin

  Undertaker and funeral director Stephen Gaulin is here to discuss vintage video games. Along the way, we discuss the secret kayfabe of shoot undertaking, the existential horror of Boo the Ghost, and pushing through terror to fall in love with...