The Math of You

The Math of You

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The Math of You episodes

  • Episode 015: The Math of Me, feat. Lucas Brown, hosted by Margaret H. Willison
    Podcaster and photographer Lucas Brown is on the other side of the microphone as Margaret H. Willison takes over hosting duties. We discuss combined library-and-garden sales, how I benefited from the downfall of the Sega Saturn, and how throughout the better part of my life, I’ve used popular culture to build rapport amongst new friends.  Signature Cocktail: the End of the Road  I won’t say this drink goes down smooth, but every mouthful is an experience.    1 measure aged scotch whisky (e.g. Laphroaig 10y/o or Suntory Hibiki 12y/o) 1 measure Green Chartreuse VEP 1 measure Campari  Combine all ingredients in a beaker with ice and stir rapidly until combined. Taste, and adjust measurements if necessary. Strain into a cocktail glass and serve.  Follow Margaret on Twitter at @MrsFridayNext, follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, and my wacky adventures at @lokified. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, send an email to [email protected].

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    1 hr 42 min
  • Episode 014: Roald Dahl and Vermicious Knids, feat. Joel Turner
    Writer, podcaster, and producer Joel Turner is here to talk about the loving warmth and secret horror of Roald Dahl. Along the way, we discuss how to climb Rooty Hill, how no one actually had the Ninja Turtle Van, and how when strange things happen, you’re going Round the Twist.  Signature Cocktail: the Suffering Bastard  Originally conceived as a hangover cure, this drink is full of mysteries, magic, and the secret whisperings of the world.    1.5oz botanical gin 1/2oz Bourbon, or Southern Comfort for a sweeter drink juice of half a lime bunch of mint 3oz ginger beer  Combine the gin, bourbon, several torn mint leaves, and lime juice in a shaker of ice, and shake vigorously for 30 seconds, until the outside of the shaker frosts over. Take a large sprig of mint, hold it between your hands, and clap twice. Rub the mint on the inside of the glass before dropping in. Pour the contents of the shaker into your prepared glass. Top up with ginger beer.   Follow Joel on Twitter at @gingerbfg, follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, and my wacky adventures at @lokified. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, send an email to [email protected].

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 013: Tween Fiction and Interest Badges feat. Jessica Fletcher
    Cohost of Rosie and Jessica’s Day of Fun and West End Wardrobe Gremlin Jessica Fletcher is here to talk about tween fiction from the 80s and 90s, particularly those that revolve around a shared hobby. Along the way, we discuss environmental fiction, how to gain your Party Planner interest badge if you’re a Brownie,and at what precise moment it becomes officially okay to bail on a pub quiz.  Signature Cocktail: the Suntot  Earth and wind and sea and gin and lemon and not a pickled egg to be seen for miles.    • 2oz botanical gin • 1/2oz Triple Sec • 1/2oz lemon juice • A long strip of lemon peel  Combine all ingredients (except peel) in a shaker of ice, and shake vigorously for 30 seconds, until the outside of the shaker frosts over. Pour, without straining, into a pre-chilled champagne saucer.   Follow Jessica on Twitter at @ohsewjessica, follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, and my wacky adventures at @lokified. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, send an email to [email protected].

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 012: Space Fiction and Rock Lords, feat. Elle Collins
    The Math of You Episode 011: Internet Gossip and Badger Quizzes, feat. Rosie Fletcher  Elle Collins, host of Into It with Elle Collins, co-host of the Hard Times podcast, and assistant editor for ComicsAlliance is here to talk about space, specifically young adult fiction focused on extraterrestrials and space travel. Along the way, we discuss classic Nintendo games, the mystery of why there was never a Bubble Bobble movie, and short-lived cartoon series designed specifically to sell toys.  Signature Cocktail: the Broxholm  Light and crowd-pleasing, this drink turns out to be surprisingly complex when given its time. However, it does not glow in the dark.    • 2oz bourbon • 1/4oz lemon juice • 3/4oz maple syrup • 2 dashes Angostura bitters • beer, specifically Old Speckled Hen English Brown Ale, or similar  Combine all ingredients (except beer) in a shaker of ice, and shake vigorously for 30 seconds, until the outside of the shaker frosts over. Pour, without straining, into a highball glass, then top up with beer.   Follow Elle on Twitter at @AnotherElle, follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, and my wacky adventures at @lokified. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, send an email to [email protected].

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    52 min
  • Episode 011: Internet Gossip and Badger Quizzes, feat. Rosie Fletcher
    Journalist, cohost of the Rosie & Jessica’s Day of Fun podcasts and author of the Oh So Pleasant newsletter Rosie Fletcher is here to talk about how having a computer ruined Teenage Rosie's cultural engagement. Along the way, the show kind of becomes a quiz about Harry Potter houses and patronuses (patroni?), and we reveal why Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan will never be in a Neighbours reunion.  Signature Cocktail: Polyjuice  The results may vary in flavour from person to person, but this drink is always sweet, tart, and fruity… though you may wake up as someone else.    • 2oz dark Jamaican rum • 1 1/2oz cranberry juice • 1/2oz lime juice • 1/2oz unsweetened pineapple juice • 1/4oz Grenadine • 2 dashes Angostura bitters • Mint, for garnish  Combine all ingredients in a shaker of ice, and shake vigorously for 30 seconds, until the outside of the shaker frosts over. Pour, without straining, into a double-old fashioned glass and garnish with mint.   Follow Rosie on Twitter at @ohsewrosie, follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, and my wacky adventures at @lokified. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, send an email to [email protected].

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    1 hr 6 min
  • Episode 010: Bionicle and Gay Robot Babies, feat. Kit Walker
    Episode 010: Bionicle and Gay Robot Babies, feat. Kit Walker  Cohost of the Jem Jam and I Will Fight You podcasts and author of the Endings series Kit Walker is here to talk about Bionicle, Star Trek, growing up on a Hellmouth, and then someone mentions Transformers and the whole thing goes in the ditch.   Signature Mocktail: Helryx Cooler  Despite being a Toa of water, Helryx is fierce and quick to anger, with a surprisingly fiery temper.    • 4 cups seedless watermelon  • 1 cup coconut water • 1 1/3 cups of jalepeno simple syrup* • Mint • Lime   Combine watermelon, coconut water and simple syrup in a blender and pulse until smooth. Taste and add more or less syrup to taste. Pour into a glass with ice, garnishing with a mint sprig and a twist of lime.   *combine 2 cups of sugar with 2 cups of water, and drop in two jalepenos, sliced lengthwise. Bring to a boil on the stove, and let boil for 1 minute before straining into a container. Will keep in the fridge for up to a month. I used dark brown sugar and green jalepenos, but feel free to try superfine sugar for a cleaner taste or red chillies for more fire.   Follow Kit on Twitter at @inferiorwit, follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, and my wacky adventures at @lokified. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, send an email to [email protected].

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    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode 009: My Chemical Romance and the Power of the Recommendation, feat. Megan Nielson
    Cohost of the Hard Times podcast and Local Aquaman Expert Megan Nielson is here to talk about how My Chemical Romance shaped the better part of her adult life. Along the way we’ll discuss emo high school uniforms, the unquestionable power of a celebrity recommendation, and how it feels to be the only person on the planet to have ever felt loneliness.   Signature Cocktail: Corpse Reviver #2  While this jetset life might kill you, this drink will bring you back to life. It’s not a fashion statement, it’s a tasty beverage.    • 1 oz botanical gin  • 1 oz Cointreau  • 1 oz Lillet Blanc* • 1 oz fresh lemon juice • 1 dash absinthe**   Rinse a cocktail glass with the absinthe before pouring out (or spritz on with an atomiser). In a shaker of ice, combine all other ingredients and shake vigorously until frost forms on outside of shaker. Strain into the rinsed cocktail glass.   *if Lillet Blanc can’t be found, substitute dry Italian vermouth **You can substitute Pernod, Jagermeister, or even aged rum, depending on your preference.   Follow Megan on Twitter at @abrissverlierer, follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, and my wacky adventures at @lokified. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, send an email to [email protected].

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    1 hr
  • Episode 008: Serialised TV and One-Legged Bob feat. Kathryn Van Arendonk
    Writer and podcaster Kathryn Van Arendonk of the Appointment Television Podcast, and Vulture is here to talk about serialised television. We also discuss how deprivation can lead to critical thought, how a pregnancy ruined Full House forever, and yes, we talk about Dr Quinn: Medicine Woman.   Signature Cocktail: The Hoboken It’s not quite Manhattan, but it’s not quite Bensonhurst either.   • 2 oz rye whiskey  • 1/2 oz Cointreau  • 1/2 oz dry Italian vermouth  • 2 shakes Angostura bitters  Combine all ingredients in a shaker with crushed ice. Shake vigorously until frost forms on outside of shaker. Strain into a pre-chilled cocktail glass. Follow Kathryn on Twitter at @kvanaren, follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, and my wacky adventures at @lokified. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, send an email to [email protected]. Also, check out our fancy new podcast album art, by the amazing Joe Hunter.

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    1 hr 6 min
  • Episode 007: Great Teachers and Kings of Prussia, feat. M. Craig Getting
    M. Craig Getting, theatre artist and cohost of the Overdue podcast is here to discuss a number of topics, including but not limited to great teachers, being a King of Prussia, and a secret he’s never told anyone.   Signature Cocktail: Pennsylvania Impromptu   Share with a doppelgänger, or a phantom that shares the haunting quality of memory and nostalgia.  2oz whiskey (Jameson’s Caskmates Irish Whiskey) 3/4oz lemon juice 1/4oz simple syrup 1tbsp orange marmelade 2 shakes Orange Bitters 2oz beer (Feral Sly Fox Summer Ale)  Combine ingredients in a shaker without ice and shake for 20 seconds. Strain into a pre-chilled cocktail glass. Top up with beer.  Follow Craig at @MCGetting, follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, and my wacky adventures at @lokified. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, send an email to [email protected].

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    1 hr 24 min
  • Episode 006: The Muppets and Smelling the Bottlecap, feat. Kate Racculia

    Kate Racculia, author of This Must Be The Place and Bellweather Rhapsody, is here to talk about the miracle of the Muppets. Along the way we’ll discuss stealing jokes from Reader’s Digest, the essential loneliness of Gonzo, performance artist, why Steve Martin has ruined fancy restaurants for everyone, and the adult realisation that you’re a Bert, not an Ernie.

    Editor’s note: We were having such a good time on the podcast that the levels are a little wacky in some places. You’ll also hear a little bit of echo on Kate’s track a few times. Apologies for the inconvenience. -LB  Signature Cocktail: the Electric Mayhem It’s not easy being green, but you’ll be movin’ right along, footloose and fancy-free, after a sip of this refreshing beverage. Just remember to turn left at the fork in the road. 1.5 oz botanical gin 1 oz green chartreuse 1.3 oz lemon juice 1 dash orange bitters 1 egg white 1 oz rosemary simple syrup*  Combine ingredients in a shaker without ice, and shake for 20 seconds, until the egg begins to foam. Add ice and shake for a further 30 seconds. Strain into a double old fashioned glass, and garnish with lemon peel and a rosemary spring.  *bring equal parts of sugar and water to a boil with 4 sprigs of rosemary. Boil for one minute, then strain and chill. Keeps in the fridge for up to a month.   Follow Kate on Twitter at @KateRacculia, follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, and my wacky adventures at @lokified. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, send an email to [email protected]. Stop by the Patreon if you have a few bucks, and help support The Math of You! http://patreon.com/lokified


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    1 hr 12 min

About The Math of You

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A podcast about formative media from when we were young. Hosted by Lucas Brown.

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