Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast

A podcast where we explore the real, eccentric, and complex history of math

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Updated Apr 30, 2024

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May 15, 2020 · 27 min
17. Euclid's on the Block
For this trilogy, we have a special surprise! We are joined by our friend and resident philosopher Dr. Anthony Carreras to help us dig into some of the philosophy behind this elusive mathematician: Euclid as we attempt to answer the following questions: Can predicting the weather make you a fortune? How can you convince your professor to pay you to learn? What do either of these have to do with math? Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Apr 30, 2020 · 40 min
16. May the FOURTH be with you
That’s right – this TRILOGY is a TETRALOGY (Quartet?) We finish up our series on Cardano by attempting to answer the following questions: When’s it OK to break an unbreakable vow? What’s the best excuse to use when you’ve been publicly shamed? What do either of these have to do with math? Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Apr 15, 2020 · 40 min
15. Revenge of the Omens
We dive into some of Cardano’s omens as we attempt to answer the following questions: Does a lost ring spell certain doom? How can you tell if a job’s not for you? What do either of these have to do with math? Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Apr 14, 2020 · 26 min
COVID-19:Leadership and Empathy in Times of Change
Join Nathalie Vega-Rhodes and friends in a special series on COVID-19. In this episode, Dr. Anna Garland, sociologist and academic dean of a private high school in DC shares her thoughts on being an empathetic leader. Follow us on Facebook, email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com, or visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Apr 13, 2020 · 31 min
COVID-19: Self-Care and Journaling Through Trauma
Join Nathalie Vega-Rhodes and friends in a special series on COVID-19. In this episode, multi-talented Icess Fernandez (podcast host of Dear Reader: Mental Health and the Writing Life, writer, and English professor) shares her experiences and some thoughts for surviving this pandemic with your mental health intact. Follow us on Facebook, email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com, or visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you! Resources from Icess may be found on her website or on this PowerPoint
Apr 12, 2020 · 20 min
COVID-19: Building Community
Join Nathalie Vega-Rhodes and friends in a special series on COVID-19. In this episode, instructional designer Jennifer Stallman spends some time talking about ways to build community in an online class -- both using technology and (gasp) away from devices! Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook, email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com, or visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Apr 11, 2020 · 29 min
COVID-19: Planning Now and for the Future
Join Nathalie Vega-Rhodes and friends in a special series on COVID-19. In this episode, math faculty member Dr. Kelly Jackson from Camden County College shares her experiences with moving her courses online and some thoughts on planning for now and for future semesters. Follow us on Facebook, email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com, or visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Apr 10, 2020 · 25 min
COVID-19: Healthy Snacking and Grocery Shopping Tips
Join Nathalie Vega-Rhodes and friends in a special series on COVID-19. In this episode, nutritionist and personal trainer Jenny Ingram shares her insider secrets for grocery shopping and tips for healthy snacking (and not snacking all day). Follow us on Facebook, email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com, or visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Apr 9, 2020 · 25 min
COVID-19: Teaching Online
Join Nathalie Vega-Rhodes and friends in a special series on COVID-19. In this episode, instructional designer Jennifer Stallman returns to share some thoughts and tips about teaching online. Follow us on Facebook, email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com, or visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Apr 8, 2020 · 32 min
COVID-19: The Human Connection
Join Nathalie Vega-Rhodes and friends in a special series on COVID-19. In this episode, math faculty Holly Dickin from Ball State University shares her experiences with moving her courses online and some ideas for remaining connected to your department and students. Follow us on Facebook, email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com, or visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Apr 7, 2020 · 16 min
COVID-19: Working (Out) From Home
Join Nathalie Vega-Rhodes and friends in a special series on COVID-19. In this episode, meet personal trainer and nutritionist Jenny Ingram as we discuss some ways to work (out) from home whether you are new to exercise or have no equipment. Follow us on Facebook, email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com, or visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Apr 6, 2020 · 14 min
COVID-19: Transitioning to Online
Join Nathalie Vega-Rhodes and friends in a special series on COVID-19. In this episode, meet instructional designer Jennifer Stallman as we discuss some thoughts on the abrupt transition to online. Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook, email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com, or visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Mar 31, 2020 · 31 min
14. The Rise of Cardano
We continue learning about Cardano as we attempt to answer the following questions.: How do you evade those pesky portrait painters? How do you balance being a lover and a fighter? What do either of these have to do with math? Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Mar 15, 2020 · 37 min
13. The Cardano Awakens
We meet an Italian mathematician who played a huge role in Fermat and Pascal’s Unfinished Game and whose drive shaft is still in use in modern vehicles! In this episode, we’ll attempt to answer the following questions: Does hair really have a life of its own? How can you get a girl in ten…or two…days? What do either of these have to do with math? Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Feb 29, 2020 · 30 min
12. Fermat: The Adventure of the Perplexing Proof
In the conclusion to our Fermat trilogy, we dive deeper into the saga of the Last Theorem as we attempt to answer the following questions. How can a library save your life? How do you win a deal with the devil? What do either of these have to do with math? Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Feb 15, 2020 · 39 min
11. Fermat: The Adventure of the Dubious Development
We continue talking about Fermat (and some of his collaborations) as we attempt to answer the following questions: How sure are you that you locked your door this morning? What came first – loaded dice or counting cards? What do either of these have to do with math? Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Jan 31, 2020 · 23 min
10. Fermat: The Adventure of the Mathematical Magistrate
We now meet a mathematician whose famous theorem stumped mathematicians for three centuries before being solved! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions. What’s the process for becoming amateur royalty? How do find a needle in haystack if you don’t know which haystack to look in? What do either of these have to do with math? Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Dec 22, 2019 · 1 min
Holiday Break - see you Jan 31!
We are taking a little break for the holidays to collect some more research (and to start our Spring semester!) We hope you have a great holiday season and we'll see you back next month on January 31 for our next mathematician - Pierre de Fermat! Please keep in touch - email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com or connect with us on social media!
Dec 15, 2019 · 28 min
9. Erdös: Forgiving You Was Easy
To close out our Erdös trilogy, we’ll talk about some of our favorite tidbits as we attempt to answer the following questions. Is illegal thinking a misdemeanor or a felony? What’s the fastest way to recover from brain surgery? What do either of these things have to do with math? Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Nov 30, 2019 · 32 min
8. Erdös: On the Road Again
We’ll continue learning about Erdös and we’ll talk about some of his travels as we attempt to answer the following questions. How do you get your friends to cook you food? How can you get that free hospital room upgrade you’re looking for? What do either of these things have to do with math? Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!

Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast

17. Euclid's on the Block

16. May the FOURTH be with you

15. Revenge of the Omens

COVID-19:Leadership and Empathy in Times of Change

COVID-19: Self-Care and Journaling Through Trauma

COVID-19: Building Community

COVID-19: Planning Now and for the Future

COVID-19: Healthy Snacking and Grocery Shopping Tips

COVID-19: Teaching Online

COVID-19: The Human Connection

COVID-19: Working (Out) From Home

COVID-19: Transitioning to Online

14. The Rise of Cardano

13. The Cardano Awakens

12. Fermat: The Adventure of the Perplexing Proof

11. Fermat: The Adventure of the Dubious Development

10. Fermat: The Adventure of the Mathematical Magistrate

Holiday Break - see you Jan 31!

9. Erdös: Forgiving You Was Easy

8. Erdös: On the Road Again