Educasement

Ever noticed how often hexagons appear in the world around us? Wondered why honeycombs use six sides, or how one of the world’s strongest materials is built from the very same pattern? Then this episode is for you! What begins as a simple look at a six-sided figure, soon turns into a fascinating discussion about efficiency, strength, and why certain patterns appear again and again throughout the n...

Ever wondered how some animals survive while others don’t? Or why certain traits — like speed, strength, or camouflage — make such a difference in the wild? In this episode, Theo and his mum continue their exploration of evolution by focusing on natural selection — the process that shapes which traits get passed on over time. Together, they discuss how strengths and weaknesses affect survival, how...

Ever wondered which came first — the chicken or the egg? Thought it was just a silly question? Or realised it might actually have a scientific answer? Then this episode is for you! In this episode, Theo and his mum take on one of the oldest and most debated questions of all time. What starts as a simple puzzle quickly turns into a fascinating discussion about evolution, how species change over tim...

Ever wondered why winning the lottery is so unlikely? Thought a coin toss should always come out 50/50? Or questioned the odds when you roll a dice? Then this episode is for you! In this episode, Theo returns to one of his favourite topics — maths — to explore the curious world of probability. Together with his mum (and special guest), he unpacks what probability actually means, why some outcomes...

Ever looked at the moon and wondered if it’s changing shape? Thought the shadow on the moon is due to the Earth being in between the Sun and Moon? Or wondered how come you can see it in the day time? Then this episode is for you! In this episode, Theo veers away from his favourite topic of maths to answer questions his mum has about her wonderment of the moon. Voted for by the public, this topic d...

What are binary, base 10, and hexadecimal — and how do different number systems actually work? In this episode, Theo explores how numbers can be represented in different bases, breaking down binary, base 10, and hexadecimal in a fun, simple, and accessible way. He explains how these number systems compare, how counting changes in different bases, and why understanding them helps us see maths in a...

Ever wondered what the biggest recognised number in mathematics is? In this episode, Theo explores the mind-bending concept of Rayo’s number , one of the largest numbers ever described. Together with his curious mum, he breaks down this abstract maths idea in a fun, simple, and accessible way for curious kids and families. From how mathematicians define extremely large numbers to why these concept...

Does a tree falling in a forest still make a sound if nobody hears it? In this episode, Theo explores sound waves, vibrations, pitch, and how we actually hear the world around us. Together with his curious mum, he breaks down how sound travels, why some noises are high or low, and how our ears detect vibrations. This fun, accessible conversation sparks curiosity in kids and families while making c...

Why do maps lie? In this episode, Theo explores why no flat map can perfectly show a round planet and why some countries appear much bigger or smaller than they really are. Together with his curious mum, he explains how mapmakers make compromises when representing the globe on a flat surface, and why this doesn’t mean maps are “wrong” — it’s just how projections like the Mercator work. This fun, a...

Zero feels simple — but it quietly changes everything. In this episode, Theo explores the big maths question: why zero isn’t “nothing” and how it quietly powers everything in maths and the world around us. Together with his curious mum, he explains how a symbol for nothing became one of the most powerful ideas humans have ever invented — in a fun, simple conversation perfect for curious kids and f...

Is infinity a number? In this episode, Theo explores one of the biggest and most fascinating maths questions: what infinity really is and why it isn’t a finite number. Together with his curious mum, he breaks down the idea of infinity in a simple, fun, and accessible way for curious kids and families. They also explore the surprising concept that there can be different sizes of infinity, turning a...

Quick hello and intro to what our new podcast is going to be about.