Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast

Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast

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

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46 episodes

34. Cantor's Labyrinth: Navigating the Maze of Infinite Numbers

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: __ __ Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels: IG: @yoayeo.maths

28m
Mar 31
33. Cantor: An Infinite Odyssey

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: __ __ Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels: IG: @yoayeo.maths Twitter/TikTok: @YoaYeo 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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

38m
Feb 29
32: Charles Dodgson: Curiouser and Curiouser

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: __ __ Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels: IG: @yoayeo.maths Twitter/TikTok: @YoaYeo 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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

28m
Nov 15, 2023
31: Charles Dodgson: It Sounds Uncommon Nonsense

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: __ __ Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels: IG: @yoayeo.maths Twitter/TikTok: @YoaYeo 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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

25m
Oct 15, 2023
30: Charles Dodgson: Into Wonderland?

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: __ __ Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels: IG: @yoayeo.maths Twitter/TikTok: @YoaYeo 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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

35m
Sep 15, 2023
29. The Gödelfather: A Mathematical Masterpiece

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? __ Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fioannageorgiou.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7C28e535e87cff46c4877c08db16caa424%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638128831907956504%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FsLA3pyEead72oEXodg5HfuCxD%2BO170j%2FiQ%2FNvnUsCE%3D&reserved=0 or on one of her social channels: IG: @yoayeo.maths Twitter/TikTok: @YoaYeo 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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

37m
Jun 15, 2023
28. De Moivre, The Merrier

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: __ __ Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fioannageorgiou.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7C28e535e87cff46c4877c08db16caa424%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638128831907956504%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FsLA3pyEead72oEXodg5HfuCxD%2BO170j%2FiQ%2FNvnUsCE%3D&reserved=0 or on one of her social channels: IG: @yoayeo.maths Twitter/TikTok: @YoaYeo 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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

41m
May 15, 2023
27. Brahe-mian Rhapsody: The Rise and Fall of Tycho Brahe

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? __ Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fioannageorgiou.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7C28e535e87cff46c4877c08db16caa424%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638128831907956504%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FsLA3pyEead72oEXodg5HfuCxD%2BO170j%2FiQ%2FNvnUsCE%3D&reserved=0 or on one of her social channels: IG: @yoayeo.maths Twitter/TikTok: @YoaYeo 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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

40m
Apr 15, 2023
26. Archimedes: The Tell-Tale Bath

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: __ __ Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fioannageorgiou.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7C28e535e87cff46c4877c08db16caa424%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638128831907956504%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FsLA3pyEead72oEXodg5HfuCxD%2BO170j%2FiQ%2FNvnUsCE%3D&reserved=0 or on one of her social channels: IG: @yoayeo.maths Twitter/TikTok: @YoaYeo 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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

37m
Mar 14, 2023
Reflections

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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

11m
Jun 15, 2021
25. Newton/Leibniz: Crime and Punishment

Today special guest, Ben Orlin from Math with Bad Drawings https://mathwithbaddrawings.com/ 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.infinitelyirrational.com http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

35m
May 31, 2021
24. Newton/Leibniz: Great Expectations

Today special guest, Ben Orlin from Math with Bad Drawings https://mathwithbaddrawings.com/ and I continue the conversation about Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz.  In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: __ __ 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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

21m
May 15, 2021
23. The Strange Case of Sir Newton and Mr. Leibniz

Today special guest, Ben Orlin from Math with Bad Drawings https://mathwithbaddrawings.com/ 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: __ __ 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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

29m
Apr 30, 2021
22. Emelie du Chatelet: True Colors

In this episode, we'll conclude our Emelie du Chatelet trilogy and attempt to answer the following questions: __ __ 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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

38m
Apr 15, 2021
21. Emelie du Chatelet: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

In this episode, we'll continue our Emelie du Chatelet trilogy and attempt to answer the following questions: __ __ 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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

22m
Mar 31, 2021
20. Emelie du Chatelet: Into the Nightlife

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: __ __ 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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

25m
Mar 14, 2021
A Short Break (and an Announcement!)

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!

1m
Jun 22, 2020
19. Here's Looking at Euclid

We close out our Euclid trilogy and say farewell to Dr. Anthony Carreras as we attempt to answer the following question: __ __ 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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

34m
Jun 15, 2020
18. Euclid's Fairy Tales

We continue discussing Euclid with Dr. Anthony Carreras as we attempt to answer the following questions: __ __ 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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

20m
May 31, 2020
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:  __ __ 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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

27m
May 15, 2020
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: __ __ 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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

40m
Apr 30, 2020
15. Revenge of the Omens

We dive into some of Cardano’s omens as we attempt to answer the following questions: __ __ 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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

40m
Apr 15, 2020
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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

26m
Apr 14, 2020
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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!   Resources from Icess may be found on her website https://icessfernandez.com/2016/07/13/4-ways-to-write-through-tragedy-wprompts/ or on this PowerPoint https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tuSlN8vaJkdQNMNw7GDA7ewhEGlnfzSe/view?usp=sharing

31m
Apr 13, 2020
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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

20m
Apr 12, 2020
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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

29m
Apr 11, 2020
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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

25m
Apr 10, 2020
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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

25m
Apr 09, 2020
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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

32m
Apr 08, 2020
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 http://www.infinitelyirrational.com/ We look forward to hearing from you!

16m
Apr 07, 2020