Talkin' 'bout My Generation: A Deep Dive into The Math Club
The Math Club
by Pete and Noah
3d ago
Are you ready to revisit the best of The Math Club?  Pete and Noah share a trip down memory lane with a pair of special guests.  But as they dive deeper into their past episodes, a nagging feeling grows harder to ignore..  Who are these mysterious guests, and what strange secret are they hiding from our hosts? Episodes we reference in our conversation: Tales from Decrypt Positive Thinking Discovery vs. Invention MathGPT Try out NotebookLM Leave us a voice message Find us on Twitter Send us an email   ..read more
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Elective Procedures: The Mathematics of Voting Systems
The Math Club
by Pete and Noah
2w ago
The memory of a restaurant-choosing game from grad school inspires Pete and Noah to look at different voting systems, and the math behind how they work to select a winning candidate. From standard majority rules to ranked choice to plurality with elimination, join our hosts for a lively (and timely) conversation about how our voting system can be just as important as our vote. Leave us a voice message Find us on Twitter Send us an email ..read more
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Your Mileage May Vary: Miles per Gallon vs. Gallons per Mile
The Math Club
by Pete and Noah
2w ago
How much do you think you spent on gas when you took your last road trip?  If you live in the United States, chances are that would make you think about your car's miles per gallon.  But in other parts of the world, fuel effieciency is measured not in MPG, but in gallons per hundred miles.  In this epsiode, Pete and Noah examine this fraction-flipping phenomenon, and weigh in on which version they like better.  So hop in the car and get ready to go for a ride with the Math Club. • Leave us a voice message • • Follow us on Twitter ..read more
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Two Heads are Better Than One: A Counterintuitive Coin Flipping Problem
The Math Club
by Pete and Noah
1M ago
An unlikely string of coin flips leads to a conversation about a counterintuive puzzle that Pete found online.  Join in on the fun as Pete and Noah dissect this problem, and talk about multiple ways to approach understanding its solution. • Daniel Litt's Twitter post with the puzzle • Noah's Scratch simulation of the problem • Leave us a voice message • DM us on Twitter • Send us an email ..read more
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Mini Series
The Math Club
by Pete and Noah
1M ago
Hey Math Club...  Pete and Noah need your help with a data mystery, so they put this mini-episode together.  If you think you have any info that can help shed some light, drop us a line... Leave us a voice message DM us on Twitter Send us an email ..read more
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Houston, We Have Some Problems: Currently Unsolved Math Questions
The Math Club
by Pete and Noah
2M ago
Unsolved.  From the origin of Stonehenge, to the identity of Jack the Ripper, to the location of all those missing dryer socks, the world is full of unsolved questions.  But what about math?  Join Pete and Noah as they discuss some of the great unsolved problems facing mathematicians today. Leave us a voice message Find us on Twitter Send us an email   ..read more
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Making it Count: An Interview with MATHCOUNTS
The Math Club
by Pete and Noah
2M ago
Pete’s efforts to help Noah prepare for an upcoming math competition lead to a conversation with Kristen Chandler, the executive director of MATHCOUNTS.  Join Pete and Noah as they learn about this fascinating organization that provides engaging math programs to middle school students around the country.  MATHCOUNTS website Leave us a voice message Find us on Twitter Send us an email   ..read more
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Hire Order Thinking: Exploring Optimal Stopping Theory
The Math Club
by Pete and Noah
3M ago
A batch of almost perfect waffles leads Pete and Noah into an exploration of an interesting probability result.  Come find out how, whether you’re eating breakfast or hiring a new employee, math is here to help you make the best choice. Leave us a voice message Find us on Twitter Send us an email   ..read more
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Double Dealing - The Mathematics of Deal or No Deal, Part 2
The Math Club
by Pete and Noah
4M ago
It’s time for our second episode about the mathematics of Deal or No Deal.  At the end of Part 1, Noah asked Pete if The Banker follows certain set rules or patterns when deciding how much to offer contestants, and a challenge was born.  Is it possible to use data from past shows to devise an algorithm that can predict the offers?  Stay tuned as Pete takes Noah along on his mathematical journey in search of a model that works. Leave us a voice message Find us on Twitter Send us an email ..read more
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What's the Deal?: The Mathematics of Deal or No Deal
The Math Club
by Pete and Noah
5M ago
The recent return of this classic game show prompts Pete and Noah to discuss the probability and statistics at work, to see if they can figure out what makes for a "good deal".  Join in as they dive into the mathematics behind the show.  They'll even present you with a challenge that could earn you a shout out on a future episode. Leave us a voice message Find us on Twitter Send us an email ..read more
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