• 35: Cantor's Paradox: A Journey through the Rabbit Hole of Sets
    Apr 30 2024

    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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    24 mins
  • 34. Cantor's Labyrinth: Navigating the Maze of Infinite Numbers
    Mar 31 2024

    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

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    29 mins
  • 33. Cantor: An Infinite Odyssey
    Feb 29 2024

    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:

    • What does it mean to call somewhere "home"?
    • What's the worst way to spend a honeymoon?
    • 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

    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. We look forward to hearing from you!

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    39 mins
  • 32: Charles Dodgson: Curiouser and Curiouser
    Nov 15 2023

    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:

    • Why is a raven like a writing desk?
    • What does this have to do with math?

    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. We look forward to hearing from you!

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    28 mins
  • 31: Charles Dodgson: It Sounds Uncommon Nonsense
    Oct 15 2023

    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:

    • How do you get your room requests noticed by the higher ups?
    • What’s the best way to get the menu changed at your favorite eatery?
    • 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

    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. We look forward to hearing from you!

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    25 mins
  • 30: Charles Dodgson: Into Wonderland?
    Sep 15 2023

    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:

    • When is a picture worth one thousand words?
    • What's the fastest way to lose favor with royalty?
    • 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

    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. We look forward to hearing from you!

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    36 mins
  • 29. The Gödelfather: A Mathematical Masterpiece
    Jun 15 2023

    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?

    • 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

    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 We look forward to hearing from you!

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    37 mins
  • 28. De Moivre, The Merrier
    May 15 2023

    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:

    • Should you hire a mathematician to read tarot cards?
    • What's the most effective way to study while traveling?
    • 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

    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 We look forward to hearing from you!

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    41 mins