111 = Mnemonic Serenading and Mechanism Naming

111 = Mnemonic Serenading and Mechanism Naming

🎶 Why are songs easier to remember than sentences?

⚙️ Can we come up with new names (that meet strict criteria) for leader/follower motors?

🌟 And it’s a glitzy, toothy, clackety AOB

As discussed in the intro, here’s how to get involved with Matt’s Moon Pi Kickstarter:

https://youtu.be/nGtVej1Qx5Y

And here's the link:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/standupmaths/moon-pi-were-going-to-calculate-on-the-moon


And head to our socials to see the Corris Railway Traverser!

For tickets to Bec Hill’s Pick ‘n’ Mix at the Museum of Comedy, London on 19/06/2025, go here: https://museumofcomedy.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873654374

For some glittery further reading, here’s that NYT article https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/21/style/glitter-factory.html

If you’re heading to the Edinburgh Fringe, you can get tickets to see Bec here: https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:5884/

And you can get tickets to see Matt here:

https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/getting-triggy-it-matt-parker-does-maths

If you’re on Patreon and have a creative Wizard offer to give Bec and Matt, please comment on our pinned post!

If you want to (we’re not forcing anyone) please do leave us a review, share the podcast with a friend, or give us a rating! Please do that. It really helps.

Finally, if you want even more from A Problem Squared you can connect with us and other listeners on BlueSky, Twitter, Instagram, and on Discord.

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010 = Heat Fighting and Typewriting

010 = Heat Fighting and Typewriting

- How can you keep cool when there's no air conditioning? - What's the best thing to do with a spare room? (If you're lucky enough to have one, that is.) - How much would the Big Macadamia Nut be worth if it was an actual nut? - Why are typewriters mysterious? Matt's long-awaited topography video, inspired by a problem in the show, is here at last! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtKhbbcc1Rc You can see the typewriter patent here: https://patents.google.com/patent/US207559A/en And for Bec's 5KTS t-shirt, head here: www.bechillcomedian.com/5kts/square

31 Aug 202044min

009 = Big Statues and Big Stack Chews

009 = Big Statues and Big Stack Chews

- Could pennies make a girlfriend for the Statue of Liberty? - What's the optimum burger size for your mouth? - Where is Matt's topography video? Here's Bec's burger video analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAc2ukZVtdk And for Bec's 5KTS t-shirt, head here: www.bechillcomedian.com/5kts/square

31 Juli 202049min

008 = Height Matters and Dish Splatters

008 = Height Matters and Dish Splatters

- Why are kitchen counters one-size-fits-all? - Are the recorded surface areas of countries 3D? - Why don't plastic things dry in the dishwasher? Special thanks to: Gareth and Kiruna (@garethandkiruna on TikTok and PIrate & Parrot TV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHX3-ZTmi60fYtcnO4VOPSQ) Ed Warner from Motionspot (https://www.motionspot.co.uk/, www.fineandable.co.uk and @themotionspot on social media) Check out www.podcastsincolor.com for an exhaustive and excellent list of podcast recommendations. And for Bec's 5KTS t-shirt, head here: www.bechillcomedian.com/5kts/square

30 Juni 202052min

007 = Big Thing Fans and Retirement Plans

007 = Big Thing Fans and Retirement Plans

- What is the biggest big thing? - Is the lottery a good retirement plan? - Update on the £5,000 t-shirt. - The taster data has popped. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/aproblemsquared Review us on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-problem-squared/id1490290676 Twitter: https://twitter.com/aproblemsquared Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aproblemsquared/ This is the bear with very long legs. Very long. Legs. https://www.buzzfeed.com/bradesposito/people-are-losing-it-over-this-giant-teddy-bear-that-just Tallest Filing Cabinet on Earth https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/world-s-tallest-filing-cabinet The difference between Financial Advice and Financial Guidance. https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/understanding-advice-guidance-investments Get your own free financial guidance from here: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/getting-financial-advice/ Bec's £5000 T-SHIRT http://www.bechillcomedian.com/shop Here's Mr Squiggle, he's lots of fun for everyone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdmsE-Bff7k Check out our instagram for photos. https://www.instagram.com/aproblemsquared/

31 Maj 202045min

006 = Squaring Shirts and Testing Toasters

006 = Squaring Shirts and Testing Toasters

Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/aproblemsquared Submit your data for our toaster investigation. http://bit.ly/APS_toasterdata Mike Hill wrote up his calculations as an official report. https://www.dropbox.com/s/m0njel6x5xcg0z5/T-Shirt%20Quest.docx?dl=0 Energy Scavengers: Static Electricity Could Power the World https://www.discovermagazine.com/technology/energy-scavengers-static-electricity-could-power-the-world International Electrotechnical Commission standards 60065 https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/494 Limmy's channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/LimmyDotComBlog/ Limmys Show: Whats heavier a kilogram of steel or a kilogram of feathers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fC2oke5MFg

30 Apr 202036min

005 = Airplane Stacks and Backpack Hacks

005 = Airplane Stacks and Backpack Hacks

- What went wrong with the audio of episode 003? - The best place to put a backpack on a crowded train. - How many Boeing 737s will fit? - Making a perfect guest bedroom. - Bonus: Bec has feedback on Matt's rice calculation Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/aproblemsquared Review us on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-problem-squared/id1490290676 Twiiter: https://twitter.com/aproblemsquared Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aproblemsquared/ Listen to the BROKEN version of episode 003 and see how you hear Bec! https://www.dropbox.com/s/kvdbytyu1jazr15/A%20Problem%20Squared%20Episode%20003%20BROKEN.mp3?dl=0 Wikipedia page on surround sound Matrix Decoding. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matrix_decoder Watch Bec's flip-chart of "Non Je Ne Regrette Rien" by Edith Piaf. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTH9MKiYvM0 This is the audio file of Non Je Ne Regrette Rien that Bec sometimes has problems with. https://www.dropbox.com/s/zfh910uve85vdvk/Edith%20Piaf%20-%20Non%2C%20Je%20ne%20regrette%20rien.mp3?dl=0 There are only 10,575 Boeing 737s which have been made and delivered. http://active.boeing.com/commercial/orders/displaystandardreport.cfm?cboCurrentModel=737&optReportType=AllModels&cboAllModel=737&ViewReportF=View+Report Check out our instagram for photos of the 'Futuristic Garden' Bec gave Matt for their spare room. https://www.instagram.com/aproblemsquared/

1 Apr 202046min

004 = Quarantine Kits and Contagion Calculus

004 = Quarantine Kits and Contagion Calculus

- Why is this episode so late? - What to take when in hospital quarantine? - Tips for working at home from two pros. - Does the exponential maths of viral memes check out? Get in touch if you'd like to share your working-from-home space. We'd love to see it! https://www.instagram.com/aproblemsquared/ https://twitter.com/AProblemSquared Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aproblemsquared

24 Mars 202040min

003 = Teeth Tips and Defining Decades

003 = Teeth Tips and Defining Decades

- When does the new decade start? - The best system for brushing teeth. - How many orders are there for Bec's show? - Top travel tips. Get in touch if you have any more travel tips! https://www.instagram.com/aproblemsquared/ https://twitter.com/AProblemSquared Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aproblemsquared

31 Jan 202047min

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