The Mathematicians Podcast

Episode 20 - Autolycus of Pitane - Got the Ball Rolling

This week we look up to one of the most influential stargazers of all time. Autolycus, the very first non-Euclidean geometer, even before Euclid hit the scene.    The m

Episode 19 - Aristotle - On The Philosopher

This week we have a big one! One of the greats, if not the greatest, philosophers of all time: Aristotle. We will explore how this philosopher-scientist also wears a heav

Episode 18 - Dinostratus - A Roarsome Mathematician

This week we finally come full circle on the Quadratrix, and meet a man who was able to draw a square with equal area to the circle. Yes, that ancient problem finally get

Episode 17 - Thymaridas - Simultaneous Genius

This week we take a crucial next step into the history of algebra and simultaneous equations with the Bloom of Thymaridas. Listen along for a bloomin' good time!   The

Episode 16 - Menaechmus - Iconic Sections

Today we introduce the conic section, and it's iconic founder Menaechmus. A bit of a one trick pony, but my goodness what a trick that was.    The Music was: "Danse Ma

Episode 15 - Xenocrates of Chalcedon - The Philosopher Behind the Silence

There are a Myriad reasons to listen along this week as we explore the formation of ancient Greek number, as well as looking at early combinatorics with Xenocrates.   T

Episode 14 - Eudoxus of Cnidus - Where we Take Pleasure

This week we take an exhaustive look at the mathematician that invented calculus... arguably. We can certainly have that argument. So let us enjoy the good life, by takin

Episode 13 – Theaetetus - The Definite Article

Today we introduce the titular character from Plato's 7th greatest dialogue and discover the contributions he made to the 'Platonic' solids and more.   The music was:

Episode 12 - Plato - In Top Form

This episode is modelled on the the form of the good, or at least the good podcast. Step out from the shadows of your caves and enjoy a dialogue on Plato. Sadly, there is

Episode 11 - Injectives - Peter Adamson on The Early Philosophers

In today's episode we have a special treat as I sit down with Professor Peter Adamson to ask all of the questions that have been brewing over the past 10 weeks. Be prepar

Episode 10 - Archytas of Tarentum - Things are in Motion

Today we learn about the man who invented the wooden pigeon, along with some slightly more serious contributions. We've learnt already about how the Pythagoreans thought

Episode 9 - Democritus of Abdera - The finer detail.

Today I plan to share with you the smallest possible unit of information, and I will do this an infinite number of times. Are we talking about the introduction of calculu

Episode 8 - Theodorus of Cyrene - Getting back to our roots

This week we explore beauty, in the form of some more very old maths. Theodorus, one of the leading figures in the Pythagorean movement, will move you to joy, I am sure.

Episode 7 - Hippias of Elis - Ahead of the Curve

This week, let me draw you into a story about an ancient curve-ist, as we meet the first non-circular curve that is formally defined - and the mand who first drew it.  

Episode 6 - Hippocrates of Chios - Moving in Mathematical Circles

This week we do the impossible - square the circle... or at least part of it. Listen in to hear what the cutting edge of research mathematics was in the 4thC BCE.   Fol

Episode 5 - Oenopides of Chios - Where we draw the line

Let me invite you to drink in the joys of learning about a Mathematician you have possibly never heard of. This week we measure the tilt of the earth using the most advan

Episode 4 - Zeno of Elea - The Paradoxician

I would invite you to press play on this podcast, but alas motion is illusory, so you finger will not move. Hopefully I will move you to like and subscribe with this whim

Episode 3 - Pythagoras of Samos - The Mythmatician

In this exciting episode we discover who Pythagoras really was. Did he really do Pythagoras' theorem? Did he have a golden leg? Was he a human embodiment of god?  ... May

Episode 2 - Thales of Miletus - A Point of Interest

The first mathematician to have a theorem named after them; Thales - Come with me to the 6th Century BCE to learn more about what it meant to be a mathematician in ancien

Episode 1 - Ahmes - Let's Start Somewhere in the Middle

Our first look at a mathematician dating back to 1700 BCE - Ahmes. What was maths like back in Ancient Egypt?     The Music was: "Danse Macabre - Finale" Kevin MacLeo