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Carry the Two

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Research Standards
Democracy
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Scientific Discovery
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Artificial Pancreas
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Quantum Calculations

Carry the Two pulls back the curtain to reveal the mathematical and statistical gears that turn the world. We’re the show for people who enjoy discovering hidden elements that impact our lives in the most unexpected ways, and math is certainly one of those! We are a curiosity-driven podcast that looks to find unique perspectives from the fields of mathematics and statistics. We use stories to conv... more

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Hosts Sadie Witkowski and Ian Martin return for this season of Carry the Two, where we are exploring the intersection of AI and mathematical research. In this episode, we are joined by postdoctoral researcher Saptarshi Pal, who explains how he uses g... more

Welcome to a new season of Carry the Two, the podcast about how math and statistics impact the world around us from the Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation.Hosts Sadie Witkowski and Ian Martin return  for this season of Carry the Tw... more

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Welcome to Carry the Two, the podcast about how math and statistics impact the world around us from the Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation. In this season of Carry the Two we are going to be examining how math and stats intersect w... more

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Welcome to Carry the Two, the podcast about how math and statistics impact the world around us from the Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation. In this season of Carry the Two we are going to be examining how math and stats intersect w... more

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Recent Guests

Jeremy Avigad
Professor of Philosophy and Mathematics at Carnegie Mellon University; founding director of Icarm
Carnegie Mellon University; Icarm
Episode: Mathematics & AI Episode 1: Jeremy Avigad
David Taylor
Assistant Vice President at SUNY Erie, Mathematician, author of Mathematics of Gambling and Games, An Introduction to Mathematics
SUNY Erie
Episode: Mathematics & Gambling Episode 3: Even More Casino Games
Karen Willcox
Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at the University of Texas at Austin and director of the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences.
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: Emerging Technologies Episode 6: Digital Twins
Anna Michalak
Founding Director of the Climate and Resilience Hub at the Carnegie Institution for Science, professor by courtesy at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability.
Carnegie Institution for Science
Episode: Emerging Technologies Episode 6: Digital Twins
Rebecca Willett
The Worah Family Professor of Statistics and Computer Science at the University of Chicago.
University of Chicago
Episode: Emerging Technologies Episode 5: Computation Imaging
Stanley Chan
Professor at Purdue University specializing in computational imaging and optics.
Purdue University
Episode: Emerging Technologies Episode 5: Computation Imaging
David Lindell
Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto focusing on computational imaging and computer vision.
University of Toronto
Episode: Emerging Technologies Episode 5: Computation Imaging
Danny Perez
Staff Scientist at Los Alamos National Lab specializing in Computational Materials Science
Los Alamos National Lab
Episode: Emerging Technologies Episode 4: Materials Science
Logan Ward
PhD Computational Scientist
Argonne National Laboratories
Episode: Emerging Technologies Episode 4: Materials Science

Hosts

Sam Hansen
Host of Carry the Two; affiliated with IMSI and University of Chicago (various references across episodes)
Sadie Witkowski
Co-host of Carry the Two; frequent collaborator with Sam Hansen across episodes

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 82 ratings
  • great content, juvenile banter

    perhaps the scripted and painful banter between the two co-hosts will appeal to some listeners, but it is sometimes cringe-worthy and always irritating. i listen anyway, because the content of the show is terrific. but the podcast could be so much better if the hosts did not try to be cute.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    d.r. dow
    United Statesa year ago
  • This is a science based podcast worthy of your attention

    The salient part is that they go deep on the science.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    etherdog
    United States3 years ago
  • Frustrated at the chitchat

    Interesting topics covered but I half the time is wasted by nonsense chitchat.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    josh4457
    United States4 years ago
  • Where’s this been all my life??

    I think my relationship with math would have been much better if I had this podcast earlier; truly appreciate it now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cutie21999
    United States4 years ago
  • Please keep making these

    I enjoy the mixture between information on complicated subjects and informal talk about it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    W. Rhimyr
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise the clear, accessible math explanations and engaging guest lineups.
Feedback often highlights the balance of rigorous math with real-world examples as a strength.
Some praise the host chemistry but note occasional chitchat can distract from content.

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Mathematics & AI Episode 1: Jeremy Avigad
Q: Why are both symbolic and neural approaches important?
Symbolic AI provides precise, checkable reasoning that can certify results, while neural nets offer broad intuition and capacity to handle large data; together they can guide proofs and then be checked for correctness to enable scalable, reliable mathematical work.
Mathematics & AI Episode 1: Jeremy Avigad
Q: What is Icarm focused on right now?
Icarm is exploring multiple paths at the intersection of AI and mathematics, aiming to guide other mathematicians on how to use AI responsibly and effectively, from problem-posing to data harvesting and combinatorial analysis, with an emphasis on collaboration between math and computer science.
Mathematics & Gambling Episode 6: Online Gambling
Q: What makes the Kelly Criterion appealing to gamblers and investors alike, and what are its limitations?
It provides a mathematically grounded way to optimize bets given win probability and payoff but does not guarantee winning chances and can still lead to losses if probabilities are misestimated or constraints limit bets.
Mathematics & Gambling Episode 6: Online Gambling
Q: Do betting systems like the Martingale actually work over the long term?
No system changes the fundamental expected value; Martingale may appear to work in the short term, but table limits and finite wealth prevent guaranteed profits, making long-term success unattainable.
Mathematics & Gambling Episode 6: Online Gambling
Q: What are the economics behind the buzzwords we see in gambling offers, like sign-up bonuses and matched bets?
The economics center on keeping players engaged, moving them to place additional bets, and depositing more money over time, even when bonuses are restricted or non-withdrawable, which ultimately benefits the betting platforms.

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Carry the Two explores how math and statistics explain everyday phenomena, from gambling dynamics to digital twins and advanced imaging. Across episodes, the show consistently breaks down complex topics with accessible storytelling, often featuring expert guests who illuminate mathematical reasoning behind real-world systems. Its unique angle is grounding abstract theory in concrete applications and current tech, making it compelling for listeners who enjoy hearing how numbers shape decisions, policy, and innovation.

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1. Jeremy Avigad
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4. Anna Michalak
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