Looking for a science comedy podcast that doesn't skimp on the details? We've got you. Join us once a month as three different science stories are dissected every month by the trio behind comedy phenomenon Festival of the Spoken Nerd (https://festivalofthespokennerd.com/).
Stand-up mathematician Matt Parker (https://standupmaths.com/), experiments maestro Steve Mould (https://stevemould.com/) and geek songstress Helen Arney (https://helenarney.com/) are experts at investigating things that might not seem particularly interesting on the surface, but become fascinating when you get down to the nitty and / or gritty.
Check out festivalofthespokennerd.com/tickets (https://festivalofthespokennerd.com/tickets/) for details of our live shows in the UK and streamed across the world.
Come for the Unnecessary Detail. Stay for the A Podcast Of.
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JOIN US LIVE IN LONDON! On Monday 2nd December we're back on the West End with an all-new line-up of Unnecessary Detail, Live! . Get your Cambridge Theatre AEOUD tickets here (https://festivalofthespokennerd.com/tickets/).
After a long and unexpected break, the podcast that keeps talking until stuff gets interesting returns with a new episode! This time, Steve tries to solve a long-running problem, Matt gets vexed about triangles and Helen introduces Hertha Ayrton and the Cambridge First All-Ladies Fire Brigade.
- Steve's bit (00:44)
- Matt's bit (15:08)
- Helen's bit (36:13)
SHOW NOTES:
Unfortunately our show notes are too big for Acast's margins to contain... head to the episode page (https://festivalofthespokennerd.com/podcast/series-3-episode-6/) to see everything.
Corrections and clarifications:
- none, so far.
For tickets to live shows, nerd merch, our mailing list and more, visit: festivalofthespokennerd.com (https://festivalofthespokennerd.com/). To download songs from the series visit Helen's Bandcamp Page (https://helenarney.bandcamp.com/).
Want to get in touch? We’re on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/fotsn), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/festivalofthespokennerd), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/festivalofthespokennerd) or email podcast@festivalofthespokennerd.com (mailto:podcast@festivalofthespokennerd.com).
This series is sponsored by Brilliant.org (https://brilliant.org/apoud), the place to learn maths and science through interactive online lessons. Start your free trial at Brilliant.org/apoud (https://brilliant.org/apoud), and the first 200 Unnecessary Detail listeners who sign up for annual membership will get 20% off on the same link.
Come for the Unnecessary Detail. Stay for the A Podcast Of.
Thanks for listening!
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2 Apr 2024
3.5 - Twelve Pentagons
Another episode of the podcast that fears no detail, where Matt talks balls, Steve talks fiery rings and Helen sings a tortoise into space.
- Matt's bit (00:55) - pre-order "Love Triangle" here! (https://mathsgear.co.uk/products/love-triangle-by-matt-parker-signed)
- Steve's bit (19:30)
- Helen's bit (35:44)
SHOW NOTES:
Unfortunately our show notes are too big for Acast's margins to contain... head to the episode page (https://festivalofthespokennerd.com/podcast/series-3-episode-5/) to see everything.
Corrections and clarifications:
- Jared, listening in New Hampshire, sent us this video of Poplar Fluff Fire (https://youtube.com/shorts/Qg8FgsekjDA?si=mrQAmWhnFPCNaj0i).
For tickets to live shows, nerd merch, our mailing list and more, visit: festivalofthespokennerd.com (https://festivalofthespokennerd.com/). To download songs from the series visit Helen's Bandcamp Page (https://helenarney.bandcamp.com/).
Want to get in touch? We’re on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/fotsn), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/festivalofthespokennerd), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/festivalofthespokennerd) or email podcast@festivalofthespokennerd.com (mailto:podcast@festivalofthespokennerd.com).
This series is sponsored by Brilliant.org (https://brilliant.org/apoud), the place to learn maths and science through interactive online lessons. Start your free trial at Brilliant.org/apoud (https://brilliant.org/apoud), and the first 200 Unnecessary Detail listeners who sign up for annual membership will get 20% off on the same link.
Come for the Unnecessary Detail. Stay for the A Podcast Of.
Thanks for listening!
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27 Feb 2024
3.4 - Keep Your Trousers on, Archimedes
Back once again after a seasonal break, Series 3 continues with some Ingenuity from Steve, some DOOM from Matt, and a song about the man, the myth, the mathematician Archimedes from Helen:
- Steve's bit (00:55)
- Matt's bit (18:36)
- Helen's bit (39:56)
SHOW NOTES:
Unfortunately our show notes are too big for Acast's margins to contain... head to the episode page (https://festivalofthespokennerd.com/podcast/series-3-episode-4/) to see everything.
Corrections and clarifications:
- None, so far.
For tickets to live shows, nerd merch, our mailing list and more, visit: festivalofthespokennerd.com (https://festivalofthespokennerd.com/). To download songs from the series visit Helen's Bandcamp Page (https://helenarney.bandcamp.com/).
Want to get in touch? We’re on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/fotsn), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/festivalofthespokennerd), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/festivalofthespokennerd) or email podcast@festivalofthespokennerd.com (mailto:podcast@festivalofthespokennerd.com).
This series is sponsored by Brilliant.org (https://brilliant.org/apoud), the place to learn maths and science through interactive online lessons. Start your free trial at Brilliant.org/apoud (https://brilliant.org/apoud), and the first 200 Unnecessary Detail listeners who sign up for annual membership will get 20% off on the same link.
Come for the Unnecessary Detail. Stay for the A Podcast Of.
Thanks for listening!
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
271 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
993 ratings
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