A Problem Squared

015 = Getting Plucky and Feeling Lucky

Jan 31, 2021
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Hosts' Intro And Light Banter

  • Matt Parker introduces himself as a mathematician and jokes about his marble collection while Beck Hill describes making flip-chart animations for a kids show.
  • They trade lighthearted banter about track suits and holiday gifts, setting a relaxed tone for the episode.
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Saving Port For Future Birthdays

  • Matt describes saving a special bottle of port for his 40th birthday and teasing guests about it over years and house moves.
  • Lucy then bought additional bottles to be opened on his 50th, 60th, 70th and 80th, making it a running tradition.
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Mnemonic: 'Red Port Left'

  • Matt recounts his dad's mnemonic, asking "Is there any red port left?" to remember port (left) on planes.
  • The hosts joke about navigation lights and invite listeners to Google the technical details.
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