A Problem Squared
@aproblemsquared.bsky.social
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).
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Toot-Toot-Toot!
We’re kicking off 2026 with a sprinkling of APS magic and a sprinkling of salty goodness.
It’s the first episode of A Problem Squared of the year!
125 = Toots from Bums and Attitude Sums
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We’re kicking off 2026 with a sprinkling of APS magic and a sprinkling of salty goodness.
It’s the first episode of A Problem Squared of the year!
125 = Toots from Bums and Attitude Sums
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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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January 5, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Toot-Toot-Toot!
We’re kicking off 2026 with a sprinkling of APS magic and a sprinkling of salty goodness.
It’s the first episode of A Problem Squared of the year!
125 = Toots from Bums and Attitude Sums
open.spotify.com/show/7Hp5QDk...
We’re kicking off 2026 with a sprinkling of APS magic and a sprinkling of salty goodness.
It’s the first episode of A Problem Squared of the year!
125 = Toots from Bums and Attitude Sums
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Ho-Ho-Hello! It is nearly Christmas and it is International Matt Day (HBD,MP!) so to celebrate, we bring you a brand new episode of A Problem Squared!
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A Problem Squared
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December 22, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Ho-Ho-Hello! It is nearly Christmas and it is International Matt Day (HBD,MP!) so to celebrate, we bring you a brand new episode of A Problem Squared!
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We’re all suited and booted (with a red tie and turquoise socks) for a special quickfire episode of A Problem Squared!
122 = Shocking Theories with Quickfire Queries
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122 = Shocking Theories with Quickfire Queries
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A Problem Squared
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November 25, 2025 at 10:40 AM
We’re all suited and booted (with a red tie and turquoise socks) for a special quickfire episode of A Problem Squared!
122 = Shocking Theories with Quickfire Queries
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122 = Shocking Theories with Quickfire Queries
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Perfectly on time - plus or minus an hour - it's the bi-annual Daylight Savings edition of A Problem Squared!
Episode 121 = Bi-annuals and Diagonals
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Episode 121 = Bi-annuals and Diagonals
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A Problem Squared
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November 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Perfectly on time - plus or minus an hour - it's the bi-annual Daylight Savings edition of A Problem Squared!
Episode 121 = Bi-annuals and Diagonals
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Episode 121 = Bi-annuals and Diagonals
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Are you looking for something to do on Monday 1st December? Well, A Problem Squared can help with that!
October 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Are you looking for something to do on Monday 1st December? Well, A Problem Squared can help with that!
It’s Halloweeeeeeeeeeek! So it’s time for a spooooooooky edition of A Problem Squared! Woooooooooo!
Cards on the table, it’s not actually spooky at all and if you believed us, you might be a bit gullible…
Cards on the table, it’s not actually spooky at all and if you believed us, you might be a bit gullible…
October 27, 2025 at 9:35 AM
It’s Halloweeeeeeeeeeek! So it’s time for a spooooooooky edition of A Problem Squared! Woooooooooo!
Cards on the table, it’s not actually spooky at all and if you believed us, you might be a bit gullible…
Cards on the table, it’s not actually spooky at all and if you believed us, you might be a bit gullible…
For the first time ever, it’s the first ever episode 119 of A Problem Squared, the first of its kind! With the one and only Matt Parker and Bec Hill!
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A Problem Squared
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October 13, 2025 at 8:35 AM
For the first time ever, it’s the first ever episode 119 of A Problem Squared, the first of its kind! With the one and only Matt Parker and Bec Hill!
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It’s a newep from the newdio – it’s Episode 118 of A Problem Squared!
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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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September 29, 2025 at 8:35 AM
It’s a newep from the newdio – it’s Episode 118 of A Problem Squared!
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Unfortunately, Matt has been ill and lost his voice so we were unable to record this week's episode of A Problem Squared. To make up for it, we are releasing an episode of the usually-Patreon-only I Am A Wizard, with a special intro from Bec, who can still speak.
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September 15, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Unfortunately, Matt has been ill and lost his voice so we were unable to record this week's episode of A Problem Squared. To make up for it, we are releasing an episode of the usually-Patreon-only I Am A Wizard, with a special intro from Bec, who can still speak.
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Summer is over! So it’s the perfect time to get down to the beach and treat yourself to an ice cold snack while you listen to Episode 117 of A Problem Squared!
117 = Visualising Hacks and Unusual Icy Snacks
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117 = Visualising Hacks and Unusual Icy Snacks
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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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September 1, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Summer is over! So it’s the perfect time to get down to the beach and treat yourself to an ice cold snack while you listen to Episode 117 of A Problem Squared!
117 = Visualising Hacks and Unusual Icy Snacks
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117 = Visualising Hacks and Unusual Icy Snacks
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You should follow the assembly instructions very carefully for Episode 116 of A Problem Squared!
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August 18, 2025 at 8:35 AM
You should follow the assembly instructions very carefully for Episode 116 of A Problem Squared!
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It's a beautiful day, A Problem Squared is open and people are having a wonderful time!
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Episode 115 of A Problem Squared is out now!
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Episode 115 of A Problem Squared is out now!
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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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August 4, 2025 at 8:35 AM
It's a beautiful day, A Problem Squared is open and people are having a wonderful time!
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Episode 115 of A Problem Squared is out now!
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Episode 115 of A Problem Squared is out now!
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Deal out the snacks and dip in to a new episode of A Problem Squared!
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A Problem Squared
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July 21, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Deal out the snacks and dip in to a new episode of A Problem Squared!
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Mat P-rke & B-c Hil - A Problem Sq-ur-d 113 i- –t n-w! - Wherever you g-t —r p-dcas–!
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A Problem Squared
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July 7, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Mat P-rke & B-c Hil - A Problem Sq-ur-d 113 i- –t n-w! - Wherever you g-t —r p-dcas–!
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The bright sun rises on a new day which may or may not be the anniversary of this day last year... see what you think after listening to the new episode of A Problem Squared!
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A Problem Squared
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June 23, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The bright sun rises on a new day which may or may not be the anniversary of this day last year... see what you think after listening to the new episode of A Problem Squared!
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It’s a glittering new episode of A Problem Squared to put in your ears!
(put the podcast in your ears; don’t put glitter in your ears, it’ll never come out)
111 = Mnemonic Serenading and Mechanism Naming
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(put the podcast in your ears; don’t put glitter in your ears, it’ll never come out)
111 = Mnemonic Serenading and Mechanism Naming
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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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June 10, 2025 at 10:35 PM
It’s a glittering new episode of A Problem Squared to put in your ears!
(put the podcast in your ears; don’t put glitter in your ears, it’ll never come out)
111 = Mnemonic Serenading and Mechanism Naming
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(put the podcast in your ears; don’t put glitter in your ears, it’ll never come out)
111 = Mnemonic Serenading and Mechanism Naming
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THE NEW EPISODE OF A PROBLEM SQUARED...
...isn't here yet. But it will be with you tomorrow (Tuesday 10th June) and it contains some exciting news and all the usual problem solving fun.
See you then!
...isn't here yet. But it will be with you tomorrow (Tuesday 10th June) and it contains some exciting news and all the usual problem solving fun.
See you then!
June 9, 2025 at 9:33 AM
THE NEW EPISODE OF A PROBLEM SQUARED...
...isn't here yet. But it will be with you tomorrow (Tuesday 10th June) and it contains some exciting news and all the usual problem solving fun.
See you then!
...isn't here yet. But it will be with you tomorrow (Tuesday 10th June) and it contains some exciting news and all the usual problem solving fun.
See you then!
Bec’s got nerdlurgy and Matt’s a bit broken but we’re here to solve your problems in Episode 110 of A Problem Squared!
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A Problem Squared
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May 26, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Bec’s got nerdlurgy and Matt’s a bit broken but we’re here to solve your problems in Episode 110 of A Problem Squared!
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Abracadabra! We’ve pulled Episode 109 of A Problem Squared out of a hat by its ears - specially for your ears!
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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May 12, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Abracadabra! We’ve pulled Episode 109 of A Problem Squared out of a hat by its ears - specially for your ears!
It's the 28th April 2025 and Episode 108 of A Problem Squared did not exist before today! Let's celebrate! But not too much...
Listen here!
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Listen here!
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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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April 28, 2025 at 8:35 AM
It's the 28th April 2025 and Episode 108 of A Problem Squared did not exist before today! Let's celebrate! But not too much...
Listen here!
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Listen here!
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Episode 106 of A Problem Squared is here!
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In THIS episode:
🗺️ Is there an alphabetically perfect travel route?
🪵 What can be done with karate chopped wood?
🤙 And we ride the crest of the Any Other Business wave
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In THIS episode:
🗺️ Is there an alphabetically perfect travel route?
🪵 What can be done with karate chopped wood?
🤙 And we ride the crest of the Any Other Business wave
March 31, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Episode 106 of A Problem Squared is here!
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In THIS episode:
🗺️ Is there an alphabetically perfect travel route?
🪵 What can be done with karate chopped wood?
🤙 And we ride the crest of the Any Other Business wave
creators.spotify.com/pod/show/a-p...
In THIS episode:
🗺️ Is there an alphabetically perfect travel route?
🪵 What can be done with karate chopped wood?
🤙 And we ride the crest of the Any Other Business wave
Like a Limestone Cowboy, Episode 105 of A Problem Squared is riding out on a horse at the star-spangled rodeo*
We have some prime dates for your diary and some classic comedy courtesy of some Greek Students and Sumarian Talking Dogs.
*we mean episode 105 is out now
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We have some prime dates for your diary and some classic comedy courtesy of some Greek Students and Sumarian Talking Dogs.
*we mean episode 105 is out now
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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 Sq...
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March 17, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Like a Limestone Cowboy, Episode 105 of A Problem Squared is riding out on a horse at the star-spangled rodeo*
We have some prime dates for your diary and some classic comedy courtesy of some Greek Students and Sumarian Talking Dogs.
*we mean episode 105 is out now
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We have some prime dates for your diary and some classic comedy courtesy of some Greek Students and Sumarian Talking Dogs.
*we mean episode 105 is out now
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In THIS episode...
📃Is a sheet of A-45 paper big enough to wrap the earth?
✏️Why do we still call pencil graphite lead?
👔There’s business to attend to.
Listen here NOW:
📃Is a sheet of A-45 paper big enough to wrap the earth?
✏️Why do we still call pencil graphite lead?
👔There’s business to attend to.
Listen here NOW:
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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March 3, 2025 at 9:35 AM
In THIS episode...
📃Is a sheet of A-45 paper big enough to wrap the earth?
✏️Why do we still call pencil graphite lead?
👔There’s business to attend to.
Listen here NOW:
📃Is a sheet of A-45 paper big enough to wrap the earth?
✏️Why do we still call pencil graphite lead?
👔There’s business to attend to.
Listen here NOW: