A Podcast Of Unnecessary Detail

After a break, the hosts dive into the relationship between running and personal challenges, exploring the emotional aspects of endurance. They humorously dissect the physics of uphill running versus treadmills, blending absurd thought experiments with relatable anecdotes. The discussion takes a turn to triangles, poking fun at area calculation methods while celebrating women in firefighting and science, like Hertha Ayrton. Their engaging conversation weaves together math, personal stories, and historical tributes, all served with a side of humor.

The podcast delves into the fight for accurate geometric shapes, unique ball-making techniques, real tennis symmetry, flaming rings and Mexican waves. It also explores space tortoises sent to the moon, with humorous analogies and audience interactions throughout.

In this episode, they discuss the mystery of the 'ingenuity' helicopter on Mars, the legacy of the game DOOM, and the myths and math of Archimedes. From flight dynamics on Mars to trigonometric calculations in video games, this episode is packed with fascinating topics.

In this festive special, the hosts discuss seed dispersal mechanisms and the nerdy tradition of programming Christmas tree lights. They also cover DIY advent calendars and share a creative Christmas song inspired by advent calendars. The chapter includes sponsor ads, contact information, and recommendations for ad-free listening.

The podcast discusses the concept of phones evolving to have capabilities similar to human eyes with brains. They also discuss the story of the first person to drive an internal combustion engine car, a thrilling car heist, the wonder of nature and the regret of relying on technology, the conflict between architects and engineers in designing a UFO bar, debating the shape of UFOs and face transitive shapes, creative seating arrangements in restaurants, and Matt's triangle obsession and book discussion.

In this surprise first episode of Series 3, the hosts discuss the beef between Paris and London over the Greenwich Meridian line, the challenges in defining the prime meridian, and the inconsistency in Earth's rotation. They also talk about setting up a rogue tourist attraction, creating a musical about women pilots, the rarity of 'I Wanna' songs in musicals, meteorite rings and asteroid impacts, and the progress made in planetary events and future missions.

In the final episode of this series, Steve gives faint stars the side-eye, Helen sings a relatively short song about relativity and Matt gives a standing ovation to the desktop calculator that rerouted a space probe. Up, up and away!- Steve's bit (01:54)- Helen's bit (16:13)- Matt's bit (36:07)SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show notes are too big for Acast's margins to contain... head to the episode page to see everything.Corrections and clarifications:- None, so far.For tickets to live shows, nerd merch, our mailing list and more, visit: festivalofthespokennerd.com. Want to get in touch? We’re on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email podcast@festivalofthespokennerd.com. Come for the Unnecessary Detail. Stay for the A Podcast Of. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve, Helen and Matt introduce the final installment of their live shows, performed at London’s Bloomsbury Theatre. With sets from astrophysicist and emo kid Jen Gupta, NATO alphabet innovator (in-NATO-vator) Ted Hill, stand-up medic Matt Hutchinson and Rock ‘n’ Roll IT consultants Foxdog Studios. Also contains extra details from Steve talking about tastebuds, and Helen singing about radioactive bananas:- Steve's bit (01:29)- Jen's bit (12:08)- Ted's bit (21:32)- Foxdog Studio's bit (27:26)- Matt H's bit (31:14)- Helen's bit (38:43)We'd like to add a special thanks to everyone who made these live shows possible! Our co-producer Hana Ayoob; production assistant Nicole Jacobus; sound recordist Robert Wells; Chris, Lou, Ellen, Joan, Frank and all the team at Bloomsbury Theatre; and our series producer and editor for these episodes, Lyndsay Fenner. Plus every fantastic performer, and all the brilliant audience who turned up on both nights to holler, cheer and laugh. High fives to all of you!SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show notes are too big for Acast's margins to contain... head to the episode page to see everything.Corrections and clarifications:- None, so far.For tickets to live shows, nerd merch, our mailing list and more, visit: festivalofthespokennerd.com. Want to get in touch? We’re on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email podcast@festivalofthespokennerd.com. Come for the Unnecessary Detail. Stay for the A Podcast Of. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Matt exposes false advertising in the Jigsaw Puzzle industry, Steve matches up what we know about the immune system, and Helen writes a new tune that fits an old song. If you like detail, have a listen. You’ll fit right in: - Matt's bit (01:28)- Steve's bit (19:23)- Helen's bit (32:56)SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show notes are too big for Acast's margins to contain... head to the episode page to see everything.Corrections and clarifications:- Harlekintiger on twitter has recommended this video by Howard Ho about "We Don't Talk About Bruno" for another analysis of how it works and why it's so catchy. We didn't have time to go into as much detail as we would have liked, and this episode was already the longest of this series. Enjoy!For tickets to live shows, nerd merch, our mailing list and more, visit: festivalofthespokennerd.com. Want to get in touch? We’re on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email podcast@festivalofthespokennerd.com. Come for the Unnecessary Detail. Stay for the A Podcast Of. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt, Helen and Steve introduce more favourite moments from their recent live shows, performed at London’s Bloomsbury Theatre. With comedian Rachel Wheeley talking about the Greenwich Time Signal, biochemical engineer Michael Sulu on the potentially fatal difference between tubes and pipes, and zoologist Hana Ayoob sharing the Honey Badger love. Plus Matt on fast food, bad maths and McCombinations, and Helen with a song about losing love at the circus:- Matt's bit (1:27)- Rachel's bit (15:09)- Michael's bit (24:02)- Hana's bit (34:45)- Helen's bit (44:00)SHOW NOTES: Unfortunately our show notes are too big for Acast's margins to contain... head to the episode page to see everything.Corrections and clarifications:- The original version of this episode contained a naughty word that wasn't beeped out - oops! We've fixed it now.For tickets to live shows, nerd merch, our mailing list and more, visit: festivalofthespokennerd.com. Want to get in touch? We’re on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email podcast@festivalofthespokennerd.com. Come for the Unnecessary Detail. Stay for the A Podcast Of. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.