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34. Cantor's Labyrinth: Navigating the Maze of Infinite Numbers
Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast
03/31/24 • 28 min
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 her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels:
IG: @yoayeo.maths

15. Revenge of the Omens
Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast
04/15/20 • 40 min
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 [email protected]. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!

24. Newton/Leibniz: Great Expectations
Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast
05/15/21 • 21 min
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 your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at [email protected]. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!

23. The Strange Case of Sir Newton and Mr. Leibniz
Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast
04/30/21 • 29 min
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 at [email protected]. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!

21. Emelie du Chatelet: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast
03/31/21 • 22 min
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 [email protected]. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!

20. Emelie du Chatelet: Into the Nightlife
Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast
03/14/21 • 25 min
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 [email protected]. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!

A Short Break (and an Announcement!)
Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast
06/22/20 • 1 min
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 [email protected] or connect on social media!

19. Here's Looking at Euclid
Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast
06/15/20 • 34 min
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 [email protected]. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!

18. Euclid's Fairy Tales
Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast
05/31/20 • 20 min
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 [email protected]. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!

35: Cantor's Paradox: A Journey through the Rabbit Hole of Sets
Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast
04/30/24 • 23 min
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 website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels:
IG: @yoayeo.maths
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How many episodes does Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast have?
Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast currently has 47 episodes available.
What topics does Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Mathematics, Podcasts, Education and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast?
The episode title '34. Cantor's Labyrinth: Navigating the Maze of Infinite Numbers' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast?
The average episode length on Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast released?
Episodes of Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast are typically released every 15 days.
When was the first episode of Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast?
The first episode of Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast was released on Sep 10, 2019.
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