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Tom Crawford

Mathematics fellow at Oxford and Cambridge Universities, known for his YouTube channel Tom Rocks Maths.

Top 3 podcasts with Tom Crawford

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11 snips
Dec 6, 2024 • 50min

113: 'Sheep' or 'Book'?

Tom Crawford, a mathematics fellow at Oxford and Cambridge, brings his analytical flair alongside creative minds Katelyn and Evan Heling. They tackle quirky topics from hockey hat tricks to the global implications of SIM cards. The discussion humorously weaves through avocado art and the importance of meaningful gifts, while also diving into the complexities of glass bottle production. Expect playful connections between sport logos and language codes, culminating in delightful banter about the joys and challenges of modern communication.
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Jan 31, 2025 • 49min

121: Elbow your brother

Tom Crawford, a mathematics fellow known for his engaging YouTube channel, joins makers Evan and Katelyn Heling, famous for their quirky projects like cardboard laptops. They dive into playful discussions on making math relatable, share the hilarity of 'lost' saints like St. Anthony, and explore a bizarre event where thousands cut objects in half. The trio also gets whimsical about Vietnamese rain ponchos and the pricing oddities of Australian pineapples and lobsters, mixing creativity with humor in every quirky topic they tackle.
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May 23, 2024 • 39min

Irrational phobias, earthquakes and mathematics

Special guest Tom Crawford discusses mathematical concepts in rowing, AI, and earthquakes. Topics include irrational phobias, propulsion in different environments, quantum theory, Shiny Pokemon odds, and relativity's impact on time.