Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast

Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, finishes up the discussion on Georg Cantor! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: Should you count sheep or letters to get to sleep? Can you have infinite infinities? What do either of these have to do with math?  Connect with Ioanna at her webs...

Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, continues the discussion on Georg Cantor! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: Are your choices really your own? If a hotel has infinite rooms, can there ever be no vacancy? What do either of these have to do with math?  Connect with Ioanna at...

Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, joins us to discuss Georg Cantor! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: What does it mean to call somewhere "home"? What's the worst way to spend a honeymoon? What do either of these have to do with math?  Connect with Ioanna at her website http...

Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, joins us to finish up our chat about Charles Dodgson! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: Why is a raven like a writing desk? What does this have to do with math?  Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her...

Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, joins us to continue the chat about Charles Dodgson! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: How do you get your room requests noticed by the higher ups? What’s the best way to get the menu changed at your favorite eatery?  What do either of these...

Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, joins us to discuss Charles Dodgson! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: When is a picture worth one thousand words? What's the fastest way to lose favor with royalty? What do either of these have to do with math?  Connect with Ioanna at her w...

Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, joins us to chat about Kurt Gödel! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: What’s the best way to point out typos in an important document? What if a statement cannot be proved? What do either of these have to do with math?  Connect with Ioanna at...

We welcome back Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, and I chat about Abraham de Moivre! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: Should you hire a mathematician to read tarot cards? What's the most effective way to study while traveling? What do either of these have to do with math? ...

We welcome back Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, to chat about Tycho Brahe! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: What is the best animal to take as your plus one to parties? Should you choose the materials for your own rhinoplasty? What do either of these have to do with math?...

Today's special guest, Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, and I chat about Archimedes! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: What do solving a crime and streaking have in common? How can doodling in the sand lead to murder? What do either of these have to do with math?  Connect w...

In this episode, Nathalie reflects on the past two years since the start of the podcast, including why she started the podcast and incorporating feedback from you! 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!

Today special guest, Ben Orlin from Math with Bad Drawings and I conclude our trilogy chat about Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz.  In this episode, we'll attempt to answer a single question: Star Wars or Star Trek?  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.inf...

Today special guest, Ben Orlin from Math with Bad Drawings and I continue the conversation about Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz.  In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: What’s the best way to be a supportive parent?  How can you write a personal statement that’s sure to get you into your dream college? What do either of these have to do with math?  Let us know yo...

Today special guest, Ben Orlin from Math with Bad Drawings and I chat about two famous feuding foes: Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz.  In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: How can you ensure your cat gets fed?  What’s the worst way to test a hypothesis? What do either of these have to do with math?  Let us know your thoughts.  Follow us on Facebook or email us a...

In this episode, we'll conclude our Emelie du Chatelet trilogy and attempt to answer the following questions: What's the best way to pull an all-nighter...over an entire month? What's the worst way to seek revenge on an enemy? 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 researc...

In this episode, we'll continue our Emelie du Chatelet trilogy and attempt to answer the following questions: How can you find funds to pay for your next custom home remodel? How can you live in comfort even if you're always fleeing from the law? 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...

We're so excited to be back!  To celebrate Women's History Month AND Pi day, we'll meet Emelie du Chatelet and attempt to answer the following questions: What are the best traits to list on your eHarmony profile? Would this podcast have survived in 1700's Paris? What do either of these have to do with math?  Let us know your thoughts.  Follow us on Facebook or email us at  podcast@infinitelyirrati...

We are a little off schedule due to COVID-19 but we'll be back as soon as we can.  In the meantime, I have an announcement to make and also would like your help to shape the future of the podcast.  Please keep in touch: email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com  or connect on social media!

We close out our Euclid trilogy and say farewell to Dr. Anthony Carreras as we attempt to answer the following question: What is is?  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!

We continue discussing Euclid with Dr. Anthony Carreras as we attempt to answer the following questions: How can you ensure your book never goes out of print?  Do you always have to play by the rules of the game?  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...

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 wit...

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 m...

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.infinitelyirra...

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!

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 o...