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A Problem Squared

A Problem Squared

By: Matt Parker Bec Hill
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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 Squared. First one's free. You're welcome. Episodes released twokly on Mondays.Matt Parker, Bec Hill
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  • 137 = Sound Advice and Electron Price
    Jun 22 2026

    👂Why do some people hate the sound of whispering?

    💡 How much does an electron cost?

    😎 And there’s some Any Other Bozoness


    On THIS episode of A Problem Squared - which comes with our special No Whisper Guarantee - we’re joined by a special guest! The clinical psychologist Dr Jane Gregory tells us all about Misophonia. You can find out about her fantastic (and very helpful) book Sounds Like Misophonia, and you can sign up to her research mailing list here: https://soundslikemisophonia.com/


    And here is Ava’s EPIC Spreadsheet - A Problem Squared Episode Catalogue: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nXmEH9BrCr6hEBBhHkfuciPEKimDgZjrwhi2oeyErog/edit?usp=sharing


    If you’d like to see Bec’s Work In Progress shows, her upcoming gigs can be found here: https://www.bechillcomedian.com/tour-gigs


    Matt is bringing An Evening of Unnecessary Detail to New York! The Bell House, Brooklyn on Sunday 12th July. Tickets can be found here:

    https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/300064B84CCCF567


    And 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: http://standupmaths.com/shows


    Join us on Patreon for early releases and our monthly bonus podcast I’m A Wizard!

    If you’re already on Patreon and have a creative Wizard offer to give Bec and Matt, please comment on our pinned post!


    If you want to (we’re not forcing anyone) please do leave us a review, share the podcast with a friend, or give us a rating! Please do that. It really helps.

    Finally, if you want even more from A Problem Squared you can connect with us and other listeners on BlueSky, Twitter, Instagram, and on Discord.


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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 136 = How to Discuss The Number e and When to Disclose the "Real Me"
    Jun 8 2026

    #️⃣ What’s the best way to explain the number e to an 8-year-old?

    💗 How early in a relationship should you reveal that you’re a bit weird?

    🤧 And there’s some any other blow-your-nose-ness


    Head to our socials to see The Beautiful Old Calculator and The World’s Tallest Comedian.


    Matt is bringing An Evening of Unnecessary Detail to New York! The Bell House, Brooklyn on Sunday 12th July. Tickets can be found here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/300064B84CCCF567


    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: http://standupmaths.com/shows


    Join us on Patreon for early releases and our monthly bonus podcast I’m A Wizard!

    If you’re already on Patreon and have a creative Wizard offer to give Bec and Matt, please comment on our pinned post!

    If you want to (we’re not forcing anyone) please do leave us a review, share the podcast with a friend, or give us a rating! Please do that. It really helps.

    Finally, if you want even more from A Problem Squared you can connect with us and other listeners on BlueSky, Twitter, Instagram, and on Discord.


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 135 = Pasta Water Solution and QR Code Substitution
    May 25 2026

    🍝 Why do we put salt in pasta water?

    👾 Can you put bespoke characters in to a QR Code?

    🌼And Spring Has Sprung (in the UK) so there’s some Any Other Bloomsness


    Head to our socials to see some frankly-very-silly-but-fully-operational QR Codes.


    Boiling and Freezing Points of Pure and Salty Water https://van.physics.illinois.edu/ask/listing/1457


    Matt has extended his tour - and filming the show in London in October - all the dates, venues and tickets can be found here: http://standupmaths.com/shows


    Join us on Patreon for early releases and our monthly bonus podcast I’m A Wizard!

    If you’re already on Patreon and have a creative Wizard offer to give Bec and Matt, please comment on our pinned post!


    If you want to (we’re not forcing anyone) please do leave us a review, share the podcast with a friend, or give us a rating! Please do that. It really helps.

    Finally, if you want even more from A Problem Squared you can connect with us and other listeners on BlueSky, Twitter, Instagram, and on Discord.


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    52 mins
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