A Problem Squared

Matt Parker, Bec Hill

matt@aproblemsquared.com

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Booking Overview

This is a problem-solving comedy and educational show that mixes the hosts’ own mathematical and creative explorations with occasional interviews featuring specialists in unusual subjects. Suitable pitches include accessible researchers, psychologists, mathematicians, engineers, scientists, and technically knowledgeable artists or authors with a distinctive subject they can explain engagingly; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 143

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 2.2k subscribers

Contact Information

matt@aproblemsquared.com

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Host

Matt Parker - Mathematician, comedian, author, and educator known for making mathematics accessible through live performance, writing, and the Stand-up Maths platform.

Bec Hill - Comedian, writer, and performer known for inventive visual comedy, puppetry, and live shows.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Specialized professional or academic expertise, ideally paired with an unusual subject, published work, distinctive creative practice, or the ability to explain complex ideas entertainingly.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Specialist research or professional practice, Distinctive creative projects or performances

Recent Guest Discussions

Steve Pretty - Playing And Creating Music Underwater, Including The Science And Practicalities Of Underwater Sound.

Jane Gregory - Misophonia, Sound Sensitivity, And The Psychological Experience Of Finding Certain Sounds Distressing.

Recent Topics

Mathematics, Science, Puzzles, Problem Solving, Comedy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
A Problem Squared
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A Problem... Delayed

August 03, 2026

There's no new episode of A Problem Squared this week - sorry everyone - but we will be back with your scheduled Episode 140 on MONDAY 10TH AUGUST 2026, and our normal twokly service will be resumed from MONDAY 17TH AUGUST 2026. We're delaying one episode by one week due to general busyness and time-zone clashes but rest assured you will be getting your full quota of August episodes of A Problem Squared.Thank you for your patience!

139 = Music Down Where It’s Wetter and Throwing Darts Better

July 20, 2026

🎺 What would standard instruments sound like if they were played under water?🎯 What would be the average score of one randomly thrown dart?📂 And there’s some Any Other Business.AOB.zipOn THIS episode of A Problem Squared we’re joined by a special guest! The musical (and regularly quite wet) musical maestro Steve Pretty tells us all about playing music underwater - illustrated with some very bubbly examples. You can hear more from Steve on his podcast Origin Of The Pieces: https://www.originof...

138 = Crossword Panels and Crossing Channels

July 06, 2026

📝 What is the perfect arrangement of black squares in a crossword?🚣 Does weight on an aqueduct increase as a boat goes over it?🛟 And there’s some Any Other Boardness (not ‘boredness’)Head to our BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram to see some crossword arrangements and some cross-bridge arrangements.Michael Keith’s Crossword research paper: http://www.gathering4gardner.org/g4g16gift/KeithMichael-GiftExchange-CrosswordGrids-G4G16.pdf Michael Keith’s Pilish book, Not A Wake: https://www.cadaeic.net/notaw...

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