

Math & Physics Podcast
Parker Levesque, Rayhan Walia
Two University of Toronto students in the math and physics program discuss interesting topics in the field.
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Mar 29, 2021 • 1h 14min
Episode #54 - Experiments That Changed History
Today we talk about just a few of the many experiments that have changed the history of physics. We each present some notable experiments that are sure to blow your mind, including the very first accurate calculation of the speed of light (which was also a confirmation that it was actually not infinite).
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Mar 22, 2021 • 1h 33min
Episode #53 - The Beauty of Mathematics w/ Dr. Trefor Bazett
Today we talk with an amazing teaching professor at the University of Victoria, Dr. Trefor Bazett. He was also a graduate student at the University of Toronto, and has taught the course that we are taking right now! He also makes great educational videos on Youtube, so make sure to check out his channel, linked below.
To all our listeners out there, we are so happy to say that you can head over to brilliant.org/mpp, and the first 200 of you to sign up will get 20% off your premium membership.
Trefor's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9rTsvTxJnx1DNrDA3Rqa6A
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Mar 15, 2021 • 1h 3min
Episode #52 - Entropy in the Universe
Today we talk about the mysterious quantity in thermodynamics called entropy. Although it's a little bit odd to think about, it actually produces many of the equations we see in thermodynamics, including the ideal gas law. Thank you to Zhora for recommending this topic.
To all our listeners out there, we are so happy to say that you can head over to brilliant.org/mpp, and the first 200 of you to sign up will get 20% off your premium membership.
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Twitter: @MathPhysPod

Mar 8, 2021 • 1h 13min
Episode #51 - A Theory of Everything w/ Dr. Saeed Rastgoo
Today we talk with a very special guest, Dr. Rastgoo, who is in the field of quantum gravity. We discuss the fundamentals of the theory, all the way to possible hints to future alien technologies. Enjoy!
To all our listeners out there, we are so happy to say that you can head over to brilliant.org/mpp, and the first 200 of you to sign up will get 20% off your premium membership.
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Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @MathPhysPod

Mar 1, 2021 • 1h 3min
Episode #50 - The Math of Business w/ Richard Han
Today we talk with a fellow UofT student and Youtuber, Richard Han. He is a Rotman Commerce student and he takes us through his experiences so far and how math has played a role in his career. Enjoy this conversation, this is our 50th episode, marking a big milestone for us!
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Feb 22, 2021 • 1h 12min
Episode #49 - Rocket Science Part 2
Today we finally follow up on our part one of this much-awaited series. We talk about the newest Mars rover, living on Mars in the future, space missions, and more... Let us know if we should make a part 3!
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Feb 15, 2021 • 1h 3min
Episode #48 - Interpreting the Universe w/ Paul Delaney
Today we talk with Mr. Paul Delaney, a senior lecturer, and astrophysicist at York University. Enjoy this awesome conversation about special types of stars, multiple universes, and life elsewhere (even in our Solar system!). It's always a pleasure to talk with a professional in the field, and we hope you love this episode as much as we do!
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Twitter: @MathPhysPod

Feb 8, 2021 • 49min
Episode #47 - Conscious Aliens w/ Julian Robinson
Today we talk with Julian Robinson from his podcast, Deep thoughts deeper talks, about awesomely interesting topics as always. Enjoy this more relaxed podcast where we stray a little bit from math and physics-related topics and dive deeper into more fundamental questions about reality.
Check out the second part to our conversation here at Deep Thoughts Deeper Talks: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ROia9uDfLUNsGx5K7HKLL?si=39fZ3E4NSUuBNV4ikga-Hw
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Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @MathPhysPod

Feb 1, 2021 • 1h 5min
Episode #46 - The Million Dollar Problems
Today we talk about the famous problems that will earn you 1 million dollars each for solving! But obviously, it's not as easy as you might think; these have been unsolved for a long time and will probably remain unsolved until the next millenium. Unless you're up to the task...
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Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @MathPhysPod
Resources:
https://www.claymath.org/

Jan 25, 2021 • 1h 19min
Episode #45 - 3Blue1Brown Loves Math w/ Grant Sanderson
Today we talk with Grant Sanderson from the amazing youtube channel 3Blue1Brown. His videos have inspired us in our careers so far and we absolutely enjoyed talking with him in what is officially the longest episode of the podcast ever. If you haven't seen his channel before, we highly recomend you check it out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO_jab_esuFRV4b17AJtAw
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Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @MathPhysPod