A Problem Squared

By Matt Parker & Bec Hill

What's A Problem Squared about?

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 Squared. First one's free. You're welcome.

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A Problem Squared episodes:

04.22.2024
083 = Sunbeams and Dog Dreams
04.08.2024
An Emergency Broadcast to Solve an Emergency Problem.
03.25.2024
082 = What Is Lint and Zero Hints
In this episode...
03.11.2024
081 = Pi Prize and Square Stairs
In this episode…
02.26.2024
080 = Naming Clichés and Squaring Birthdays
In this episode…
02.12.2024
079 = Driving Clockwise and Evolving Dragonflies
In this episode… ⤵ Is it faster to drive around Australia in an anticlockwise direction on the inside lane?
01.29.2024
078 = Spinal Taps and Star Maps
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01.15.2024
077 = Earth That Quakes and Quick Fire Takes
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01.01.2024
076 = Human Pasta and Strada Romana
In this first episode of 2024…
12.18.2023
075 = Roman Recursion and Role-Play Immersion
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12.04.2023
074 = Chocolate Powder Fails and Consonant/Vowel Details
On this episode…
12.01.2023
076 = Human Pasta and Strada Romana
In this first episode of 2024…
12.01.2023
076 = Human Pasta and Strada Romana
In this first episode of 2024…
12.01.2023
076 = Human Pasta and Strada Romana
In this first episode of 2024…
11.20.2023
073 = Farting Thrust and Pocket Mistrust
In THIS episode…
11.06.2023
072 = The Perfect Paint Set and Rubik's Reset
In this episode...
10.24.2023
071 = Snap Probability and Zombie Mobility
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10.23.2023
071 = Snap Probability and Zombie Mobility
In this episode...
10.16.2023
070 = Speaking Profanities and Lettered Localities
In this episode...
09.25.2023
069 = Tiling Planes and Driving Planes
In this episode... - What is the optimal maths based pattern to decorate a rented home? - Is it possible to fly a plane on the autobahn? - And some...
09.12.2023
068 = Big Feastival and Bike Intervals
Coming to you AS-LIVE from a tent at The Big Feastival! In this wet and festivally episode... - How green is cycling really? - An update on Stawberry-gate. Again, if anyone has any information about the Time Fun jumper, please...
08.28.2023
067 = Line Times and Wide Words
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08.14.2023
066 = Strawberry Yields and Football Fields
In this slightly sports adjacent episode...
07.31.2023
065 = Central Parks and Baseball Larks
This is a single problem, AOB-less and DIY episode...what could be more New York?
07.17.2023
064 = A Tetris Education and Candy Bar Formation
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07.03.2023
063 = Meta Magic Squares and Fire Hose Care
In THIS episode...
06.19.2023
062 = The Ice Cream Hack and Burger Rings Packs
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06.05.2023
061 = Shifting Dates and Lifting Waits
On THIS episode...
05.22.2023
060 = Cables Coiled and Water World
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05.08.2023
059 = Concealing Stars and Conceiving Bars
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04.24.2023
058 = Bluey's Beats and Undies Cheats
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04.10.2023
057 = Factorial Calculations and Optimal Celebrations
In THIS episode... * Matt has found the last number. * How do you determine which day of the week a given date falls on if you know the day of another date? * And some other international business....
03.27.2023
056 = LTRL Words and Half-Life Burns
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03.14.2023
055 = Bristol Bus Buds and Generic Soap Suds
In this episode...
02.27.2023
054 = Sparkling Wines and Marking Lines
In this episode... Can a spoon keep open champagne fizzy? Are two minimalist rulers more effective than one 30cm ruler? There's some Any Other Bubbness. And, you're cordially invited to the Royal Society! If you'd like to watch...
02.13.2023
053 = Elementary Monikers and Rotatory Chronikers
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02.06.2023
052 = Piping Hot Baths and Predicting With Graphs
In this episode...
01.16.2023
051 = Have We Hit 1 Mil Yet and Should Yer Toothbrush Feel Wet?
In THIS very meta episode... * Did Matt forecast a million downloads correctly? * When should your toothpaste be wet? * And there's some Any Other Sizeness. You can find 'Fibonacci New Year' from @ayliean on Tiktok right here: https://www.tiktok.com/@ayliean/video/7183451455569923355....
01.02.2023
050 = Nearly an Hour of Mirth About Places Called Perth
In this BRAND NEW and Perth based episode... * Which Perth is the best Perth? * If you scale human DNA to match the DNA tower in Kings Park could you...
12.19.2022
049 = Grand Theft Auto Five and Girlfriend Digit Size
In THIS episode: * How do you get a billion dollars on GTA 5 as fast as possible? * What are some sneaky but effective ways to measure a ring finger? * And some ANY OTHER BUSINESSSS! The three norths...
12.05.2022
048 = Satellite Applications and Website Calculations
In this episode... How do we repurpose a satellite dish? How does Matt do his calculations so quickly? And some any other bugness! IF you want an A Problem Squared Christmas card,...
11.21.2022
047 = If Bees Flew Your Weight and Honey Use-By Date
047 = If Bees Flew Your Weight and Honey Use-By Date In this episode... How many bees would it take to lift a person? Does honey really have an infinite shelf life? Anddd some any other beesness! ...
11.07.2022
046 = Novel Novel Hovels and A Lot o' Lotto Pottos
In THIS episode... * What is the most interesting way to store books? * How many years would you need to play the lottery to reach a net positive? * A-to-the-O-to-the-B ...
10.24.2022
045 = A minute of New Yorkin' and "Hey, I'm walkin'!"
In THIS episode... * Can we increase the chance of catching the subway by walking to the nearest stop in the direction of travel? * How long is a New York Minute, really? * And some serious jet lag. Thank...
10.10.2022
044 = Belts for Crime and Smells in Time
In THIS episode... * Which utility would be most useful on a utility belt? * How fast is the speed of smell? * Matt comes one step closer to finding his stairs. * And, when does a plate become a...
09.26.2022
043 = Millennia Tripled and Why Are Males Nippled?
In this episode... * We run the numbers on the 2002 hit song 'Year 3000' * Why do all humans have nipples? * And, A Problem Squared goes to New York City! If you happen to be in New York City at...
09.12.2022
042 = Plate or Bowl Guesses and Faster Processes
In this episode... * When does a plate become a bowl? * And, five five-letter words with twenty-five unique letters: Some mind-blowing solutions. Juat a reminder that you can now buy APS merch! Head on over to: https://a-problem-squared.teemill.com. As always, if...
08.29.2022
041 = Table Surface Braced and Toothbrush Versus Paste
In this episode... * How do you stop a wobbly table from wobbling? * Which is more effective for your dental hygiene: a toothbrush without toothpaste or toothpaste without a toothbrush? * A-to-the-O-to-the-B. * Plus! Some exciting merch news. If...
08.15.2022
040 = Anniversary Crazes and Any Cursory Praises
In THIS episode... * What's the most appropriate gift for a couple’s -1 year anniversary? * How do you write a podcast review without Apple podcasts? * And Bec and Matt return to rather a lot of AOB. We would...
08.01.2022
039 = Many Ways to Replace Lights and Trebuchets Shooting Space Flights (live at Bluedot Festival)
In this very special episode, live from Blue Dot Festival... * How many astronauts does it take to change a light bulb? * What is the most environmentally friendly way to launch an object into...

What's A Problem Squared about?

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A Problem Squared episodes:

083 = Sunbeams and Dog Dreams

An Emergency Broadcast to Solve an Emergency Problem.

082 = What Is Lint and Zero Hints

081 = Pi Prize and Square Stairs

080 = Naming Clichés and Squaring Birthdays

079 = Driving Clockwise and Evolving Dragonflies

078 = Spinal Taps and Star Maps

077 = Earth That Quakes and Quick Fire Takes

076 = Human Pasta and Strada Romana

075 = Roman Recursion and Role-Play Immersion

074 = Chocolate Powder Fails and Consonant/Vowel Details

076 = Human Pasta and Strada Romana

076 = Human Pasta and Strada Romana

076 = Human Pasta and Strada Romana

073 = Farting Thrust and Pocket Mistrust

072 = The Perfect Paint Set and Rubik's Reset

071 = Snap Probability and Zombie Mobility

071 = Snap Probability and Zombie Mobility

070 = Speaking Profanities and Lettered Localities

069 = Tiling Planes and Driving Planes

068 = Big Feastival and Bike Intervals

067 = Line Times and Wide Words

066 = Strawberry Yields and Football Fields

065 = Central Parks and Baseball Larks

064 = A Tetris Education and Candy Bar Formation

063 = Meta Magic Squares and Fire Hose Care

062 = The Ice Cream Hack and Burger Rings Packs

061 = Shifting Dates and Lifting Waits

060 = Cables Coiled and Water World

059 = Concealing Stars and Conceiving Bars

058 = Bluey's Beats and Undies Cheats

057 = Factorial Calculations and Optimal Celebrations

056 = LTRL Words and Half-Life Burns

055 = Bristol Bus Buds and Generic Soap Suds

054 = Sparkling Wines and Marking Lines

053 = Elementary Monikers and Rotatory Chronikers

052 = Piping Hot Baths and Predicting With Graphs

051 = Have We Hit 1 Mil Yet and Should Yer Toothbrush Feel Wet?

050 = Nearly an Hour of Mirth About Places Called Perth

049 = Grand Theft Auto Five and Girlfriend Digit Size

048 = Satellite Applications and Website Calculations

047 = If Bees Flew Your Weight and Honey Use-By Date

046 = Novel Novel Hovels and A Lot o' Lotto Pottos

045 = A minute of New Yorkin' and "Hey, I'm walkin'!"

044 = Belts for Crime and Smells in Time

043 = Millennia Tripled and Why Are Males Nippled?

042 = Plate or Bowl Guesses and Faster Processes

041 = Table Surface Braced and Toothbrush Versus Paste

040 = Anniversary Crazes and Any Cursory Praises

039 = Many Ways to Replace Lights and Trebuchets Shooting Space Flights (live at Bluedot Festival)