The Numberphile Podcast

Brady answers all manner of viewer questions about Numberphile - and a few unrelated topics too.Learn more about Jane Street’s Internships at - https://jane-st.co/internship-numberphile-pod-25A YouTube version of this episode - https://youtu.be/prT2YRwKc9wBreakfast Sound Checks - https://youtu.be/IMItxzSZs0EA list of Brady’s channels - https://www.bradyharanblog.com/projectsRubik interview - https://youtu.be/zkRxfmECWSMZeeman Medal Lecture - https://youtu.be/tsZkzxEhpHkThe fastest ever snooker 147 - https://youtu.be/9D2rFMPN9jsGraham’s Number - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5AfwLFPxWKZEG7KVg6HfdN2uWFLIB5q6174 - https://youtu.be/d8TRcZklX_QEpic Circles - https://youtu.be/sG_6nlMZ8f4Brady in Antarctica - https://www.bradyharanblog.com/antarctica-introThe Unmade Podcast - https://www.unmade.fm/Bibledex - https://www.youtube.com/bibledexThe White Gloves of Destiny - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd5y2WfrtsPq03H4uZSvJCBYBeBDBOmQ0Boiling Water at Mt Everest - https://youtu.be/JTL4dj3Gx1oBrady Numbers on the OEIS - https://oeis.org/A247698Numberphile is supported by Jane Street - https://www.numberphile.com/jane-streetThanks also to Ben DeloYou can support Numberphile on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/numberphileHere are our Patrons - https://www.numberphile.com/patrons

Chris Oates is a professor of statistics at Newcastle University - he got there despite being somewhat indecisive about his career.This episode was made possible by the Leverhulme Trust, a UK-based organisation which funds ambitious blue skies research across various disciplines - https://www.leverhulme.ac.ukProfessor Oates was the recipient of prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize - https://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/news/philip-leverhulme-prize-winners-2023See a video with Professor Oates on Numberphile describing the Stein Paradox - https://youtu.be/FUQwijSDzg8Chris Oates webpage - https://oates.workNumberphile is supported by Jane Street - https://www.numberphile.com/jane-streetThanks also to Ben Delo.You can support Numberphile on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/numberphileHere are our Patrons - https://www.numberphile.com/patrons

Join Po-Ling Loh, an American theoretical statistician at the University of Cambridge, as she shares her fascinating journey from childhood in Wisconsin to mastering higher dimensional statistics and differential privacy. She delves into the playful influence of her math-loving family and the challenges faced during her PhD at Berkeley. Loh provides insights on the cultural differences in academia between the US and UK while emphasizing the importance of mentorship in statistics. Plus, she shares humorous tales from her transition to life in the UK.

There’s a new largest known prime number and we speak to all the key players, including the discoverer Luke Durant. Also featured in the podcast are George Woltman from GIMPS, James Grime, and Matt Parker.Extended interviews (as videos) can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5AfwLFPxWIWS5Jd3k5QHdc0kxwfnZMgMatt Parker’s epic video on Stand-up Maths is here: https://youtu.be/zsyGRDrDfbINumberphile’s main video on the discovery is here: https://youtu.be/Yp4ilFOtoegThe GIMPS press release is here: https://www.mersenne.org/primes/?press=M136279841GIMPS: https://www.mersenne.orgMore Numberphile videos on Mersenne Primes from over the year: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5AfwLFPxWKsTwVXpLscZdfiiqAkkGCANumberphile is supported by Jane Street - https://www.numberphile.com/jane-streetYou can support Numberphile on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/numberphileHere are our Patrons - https://www.numberphile.com/patrons

Ellen Eischen, a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oregon, fuses number theory with improvisational theater to spark creativity in teaching. She reveals her secret math journal and shares humorous anecdotes from her academic journey, including the unique challenges faced by women in mathematics. The conversation explores her early passion for math, the significance of mentorship, and how physical activities can enhance creative thought. Eischen also discusses innovative methods like collaborative storytelling to engage students and diversify the field.

Catch a video version of this episode at: https://youtu.be/xMAiBBxQGZIDanica McKellar is best-known for portraying girl-next-door Winnie Cooper in The Wonder Years - but she has also proven a math theorem (which bears her name) and writes books to inspire future mathematicians.Check out her math website and books at: https://mckellarmath.comAnd Danica’s general website at: https://danicamckellar.comDanica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danicamckellar/Danica’s books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VQdznyDanica’s co-authored paper which led to the Chayes–McKellar–Winn theorem: https://scienceblogs.de/geograffitico/wp-content/blogs.dir/70/files/2012/07/i-5bb4f4203312f2a650f3294cf4ddac13-percolation.pdfBrady’s dog Winnie: https://www.instagram.com/the_wonderful_winnie/The Wonder Years: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wonder_YearsJane Street opportunities (episode sponsor): https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/overview/Jane Street’s Insight program as mentioned on the show: https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/programs-and-events/insight/Numberphile is also supported by the Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute: https://www.slmath.orgYou can support Numberphile on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/numberphileHere are our Patrons: https://www.numberphile.com/patrons

The podcast features the life and achievements of Jim Simons, a billionaire mathematician. Topics include his recruitment tactics for Math for America, his influence in fostering talent, his involvement in philanthropy, personal tragedies, and decision-making in charitable activities. The podcast also explores his impact on the narrator's journey, mentorship, and support for basic research.

Renowned computer scientist Donald Knuth discusses his mischievous high school behavior and his introduction to computers. He shares his fascination with math and data analysis, including analyzing Bible texts. Knuth explores his attitude towards mistakes and his experimentation with chat GPT.

Data journalist Walt Hickey discusses the influence of Jurassic Park on his career, exploring the portrayal of mathematicians in media. He shares his experiences in mathematics and journalism, including the challenges of collecting and analyzing cultural data. The chapter also delves into the process of mining information from movies and how countries expand soft power through pop culture. The podcast ends with a discussion about favorite movies and a recommendation for 'Millenium Actress'.

Federico Ardila is a combinatorialist at San Francisco State University.He’s Colombian and in this episode he talks candidly about the struggles and prejudice encountered by people from different backgrounds as they try to make their mark in academia.And just so you know there’s happy ending in sight - this episode of the podcast will conclude with a stirring musical finale.Federico’s site - https://fardila.comSFSU page - https://math.sfsu.edu/faculty/ardilaSLMath supports Numberphile - https://www.slmath.orgYou can support Numberphile on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/numberphileHere are our Patrons - https://www.numberphile.com/patrons