The Math Factor

Latest Episodes:

FU. Arp and Bif Shake Hands May 25, 2009

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We express regret, answer a puzzle, shake hands and welcome back astronauts Arp and Bif.

FT. Sum and Double & Double and Sum May 18, 2009

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A puzzle on sums of digits, and an interview with Rob Fathauer, of Tesselations Inc.

FS. The Portuguese Waiter Trick May 06, 2009

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Dr Schaffer returns to show us more of his math-dance moves!

FR. Who Wants To Be A Mathematician? Apr 29, 2009

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Kyle and Chaim return to the studio with an interview with Michael Breen, of the hit gameshow, "Who Wants To Be A Mathematician?" Lots of puzzles!

FQ. Cards In The Dark Apr 06, 2009

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Fumbling with cards in the dark...

FP. Carriage Return Apr 03, 2009

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A simple typesetting puzzle from Stephen Barr's Intriguing Puzzles in Math and Logic.

FO. Eyebrow Hairs Apr 01, 2009

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Why do these hair seem to grow in fits and starts?

FN. Three Square Napkins Mar 30, 2009

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Another Sam Loyd puzzle: what is the largest square table that can be covered by three 1 foot square napkins?

FM. Bamboopalooza One Mar 26, 2009

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Our very first Bamboopalooza, in Wilson Park April 2004!

FL. Algebra on the Radio Mar 24, 2009

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If I give you a number, can you always find another number whose sum and product with my number are the same?