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A Problem Squared

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A problem-solving podcast by @standupmaths.bsky.social & @bechillcomedian.bsky.social which comes out today, or Monday, or the following Monday (depending when you read this). Podcast🎙| creators.spotify.com/pod/show/a-pro…

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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Join us on Patreon for early episode releases and our monthly bonus podcast I’m A Wizard! www.patreon.com/aproblemsqua...
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Matt has extended his tour - and he’s filming the show in London in October - all the dates, venues and tickets can be found here: standupmaths.com/shows
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Do you have a problem for Bec and Matt to solve? Tell us about it: www.aproblemsquared.com
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Vanessa Schattman on the maths of cat’s cradle: archive.bridgesmathart.org/2026/bridges...
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Geometrically Accurate No Footballs Signage from West Hollywood (thank you Mallory!)
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Some pre-made mathematical earrings from Maths Gear: mathsgear.co.uk/collections/...
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Some visuals to inspire duallery from Brown University www.math.brown.edu/tbanchof/Bey...
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Bec’s delicious haul of cherry tomatoes
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Bec Hill’s Be Chill Bracelet (thank you Hazel!)
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A story in two photos - Matt looking really happy with a weird football and Bec looking really sad with a weird football.
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Behold the weird balls! Thomas Fernique’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/fernik_art/p...
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Here is our dual-purpose Google Form - please answer our questions about number and clothing ordering! docs.google.com/forms/d/1tTb...
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
On THIS Episode: #️⃣ How wrong can a sequence of numbers be? 👂 What maths-related diagrams that would look good as a pair of earrings? ☕ And we have some Any Other Baristaness
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Countdown: 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 (or should that be 3 - 1 - 5 - 4 - 2?) Episode 144 (or should that be 414?) of A Problem Squared has arrived in an orderly and stylish fashion and is ready for your ears. 144 = Numbering Tomfoolery and Number-Based Jewellery open.spotify.com/show/7Hp5QDk...
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A Problem Squared
Podcast · Matt Parker, Bec Hill · Matt Parker and Bec Hill present: A Problem Squared. A podcast dedicated to solving problems of all kinds, such as, "What should I listen to right now?". A Podcast…
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Join us on Patreon for early episode releases and our monthly bonus podcast I’m A Wizard! www.patreon.com/aproblemsquared
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Matt has extended his tour - and he’s filming the show in London in October - all the dates, venues and tickets can be found here: standupmaths.com/shows
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Do you have a problem for Bec and Matt to solve? Tell us about it: www.aproblemsquared.com
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
And here is the keyboard visualisation of Thue-Morse sonified by Seta Lyas www.reddit.com/r/AProblemSq...
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Here is Damien’s Thue-Morse Visualiser which is really fun to play with: damienkee.github.io/thue-morese_...
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The full rundown of Bec’s post-thrice words.
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
On THIS Episode: 📖 What comes after thrice? ☕ How can I increase my chances of winning a free coffee? 🎹 And we have some Any Other Beatness
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Thank you for installing Episode 143 of A Problem Squared into your ears which should now be able to provide you with some solutions to 100% highly practical problems sent in by previous listeners… 143 = What Comes After Thrice and Coffee Roulette Advice open.spotify.com/show/7Hp5QDk...
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Join us on Patreon for early episode releases and our monthly bonus podcast I’m A Wizard! www.patreon.com/aproblemsqua...
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Matt has extended his tour - and he’s filming the show in London in October - all the dates, venues and tickets can be found here: standupmaths.com/shows
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Do you have a problem for Bec and Matt to solve? Tell us about it: www.aproblemsquared.com
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
A Transparent, Replicable, and Large-Scale Census of YouTube Channels and their Subscriber Counts Over Time arxiv.org/abs/2605.06999
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Counting YouTube Videos via Random Prefix Sampling: dl.acm.org/doi/epdf/10....
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Here are the places to go for a deep dive into YouTube Stats: tubestats.org
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
If you like the sound of David Elms Describes A Room, you can find out more here: www.davidelmsdescribesaroom.com
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
And here's Matt's Stand-Up Maths video - Can Count Binface win? www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zn1...
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Here’s Matt the Count Agent and Count Binface getting papped in Clacton: tinyurl.com/2h7apka7
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Bec’s iridescent pin badge display - and the wavy border card.
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Bec’s view of the 2026 total eclipse from Cloudy Edinburgh.
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Matt’s view of the crescent sun setting.
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Matt’s view of the 2026 total eclipse from Sunny Spain.
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
On THIS Episode: 📺 How long would it take to watch all of YouTube? 🪧 How can you make an interesting public display board without damaging the walls? 🏖️ And we have Any Other Beachness (it’s a bit windy and a bit crabby)
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Episode 142 of A Problem Squared is here! Don’t look directly at it! 😎 142 = How Long Would YouTube Take to View and How to Display Without Glue or Screws open.spotify.com/show/7Hp5QDk...
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Want to pose a problem for Bec and Matt to solve? Head over to www.aproblemsquared.com
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Join us on Patreon for early episode releases and our monthly bonus podcast I’m A Wizard! www.patreon.com/aproblemsquared
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Matt has extended his tour - and he’s filming the show in London in October - all the dates, venues and tickets can be found here: standupmaths.com/shows
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
If you’re at the Edinburgh Fringe and would like to see Bec’s Work In Progress show, tickets are available here: www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Here is kram1032’s post on Maths Stack Exchange that helped Matt with his problem solving: math.stackexchange.com/questions/20...
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Here’s more info on Open Sauce: www.opensauce.com And here’s a kind stranger’s Insta reel of the Ratatouille robot: www.instagram.com/reels/DbGwSh...
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Here’s more info on UKIE: ukie.org.uk And the stream of Bec hosting the event: www.youtube.com/live/4lw_ypX...
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Here’s the Old-Timey-Photography-U-Haul-Truck-Camera pic of Matt. What emotion do you think he is feeling in the photo?
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
On THIS Episode: ⚽ What’s the fairest way to pick teams? 🤖 How do you discourage colleagues from using AI to write everything? 🎧 And AOB features your answers to “what are you doing while you’re listening to A Problem Squared?”
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Are we there yet? Yes! Episode 140 of A Problem Squared has arrived! We have driven a long way to get here and only hit the accelerator when we meant to hit the break like once or twice at most. 140 = ABBABAAB and AI-Bah! open.spotify.com/show/7Hp5QDk...
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Join us on Patreon for early episode releases and our monthly bonus podcast I’m A Wizard! www.patreon.com/aproblemsquared
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Get more from A Problem Squared on Patreon. Join for free or become a member for just $5/month. Matt Parker (comedian and mathematician) and Bec Hill…
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Matt has extended his tour - and he’s filming the show in London in October - all the dates, venues and tickets can be found here: standupmaths.com/shows
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A Problem Squared @aproblemsquared.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
If you’d like to see Bec’s Work In Progress shows, her upcoming gigs can be found here: www.bechillcomedian.com/tour-gigs
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Tour & Gigs — Bec Hill
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