New Books in Mathematics

Marshall Poe

Mathematics

Compass and Straight Edge

Literary Mathematics

Euclidean Geometry

Mathematical Impossibility

Cultures Of Prediction

Philosophy Of Science

Exploratory Iterative Culture

Iterative Numerical Culture

Ballistics

Weather Forecasting

Mathematical Tools

Doubling the Cube

Squaring the Circle

Trisecting an Angle

Greek Geometers

Mapmatics

Gerrymandering

Plurality Voting

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	165	Founded	13 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Andrew H. Jaffe, "The Random Universe: How Models and Probability Help Us Make Sense of the Cosmos" (Yale UP, 2025)

An award-winning astrophysicist looks at how the understanding of uncertainty and randomness has led to breakthroughs in our knowledge of the cosmos

All of us understand the world around us by constructing models, comparing them to observations, and... more

25 Nov 2025 • 1 hr 29 min

Thomas Morel, "Underground Mathematics: Craft Culture and Knowledge Production in Early Modern Europe" (Cambridge UP, 2022)

Thomas Morel joins Jana Byars to tell the story of subterranean geometry, a forgotten discipline that developed in the silver mines of early modern Europe, talking about his book Underground Mathematics: Craft Culture and Knowledge Production in Earl... more

21 Nov 2025 • 46 min

Al Posamentier, "Math Makers: The Lives and Works of 50 Famous Mathematicians" (Prometheus, 2020)

Today I talked to Alfred S. Posamentier, a co-author (with Christian Spreitzer) of Math Makers: The Lives and Works of 50 Famous Mathematicians (Prometheus, 2020). This charming book is more than just mathematics, because mathematicians are not just ... more

9 Nov 2025 • 56 min

Chris Dalla Riva, "Uncharted Territory: What Numbers Tell Us about the Biggest Hit Songs and Ourselves" (Bloomsbury, 2025)

Popular music history collides with data analytics, charts, and numbers in this insightful and surprising look at the greatest hits and musicians, fads, forgotten artists, and much more. Data analyst and musician Chris Dalla Riva reframes everything ... more

11 Oct 2025 • 1 hr 9 min

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Recent Guests

Andrew Jaffe

Cosmologist, director of the Imperial Center for Inference and Cosmology

Imperial College London

Episode: Andrew H. Jaffe, "The Random Universe: How Models and Probability Help Us Make Sense of the Cosmos" (Yale UP, 2025)

Al Posamentier

Co-author of 'Math Makers: The Lives and Works of 50 Famous Mathematicians'

Episode: Al Posamentier, "Math Makers: The Lives and Works of 50 Famous Mathematicians" (Prometheus, 2020)

Chris Dalla Riva

Author, musician, and data analyst, Senior Project Manager at Audiomack

Audiomack

Episode: Chris Dalla Riva, "Uncharted Territory: What Numbers Tell Us about the Biggest Hit Songs and Ourselves" (Bloomsbury, 2025)

Allen Downey

Principal Data Scientist at Pi MC Labs and Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at Olin College

Pi MC Labs / Olin College

Episode: Allen B. Downey, "Probably Overthinking It: How to Use Data to Answer Questions, Avoid Statistical Traps, and Make Better Decisions" (U Chicago Press, 2023)

Anthony Bonato

Author of Dots and Lines, professor in the Department of Mathematics at Toronto Metropolitan University.

Toronto Metropolitan University

Episode: Anthony Bonato, "Dots and Lines: Hidden Networks in Social Media, AI, and Nature" (Johns Hopkins UP, 2025)

George Musser

An award-winning journalist and contributing editor for Scientific American

Scientific American

Episode: George Musser, "Putting Ourselves Back in the Equation: Why Physicists Are Studying Human Consciousness and AI to Unravel the Mysteries of the Universe" (Picador, 2024)

Anil Ananthaswamy

An award-winning science writer, former staff writer and deputy news editor for New Scientist, and author of several popular science books.

Quantum Magazine

Episode: Anil Ananthaswamy, "Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Maths Behind Modern AI" (Dutton, 2024)

Robyn Arianrhod

Science writer and mathematician affiliated with Monash University's School of Mathematics

Monash University

Episode: Robyn Arianrhod, "Vector: A Surprising Story of Space, Time, and Mathematical Transformation" (U of Chicago Press, 2024)

Chris Bernhardt

Professor of Mathematics at Fairfield University and author of Beautiful Math.

MIT Press

Episode: Chris Bernhardt, "Beautiful Math: The Surprisingly Simple Ideas behind the Digital Revolution in How We Live, Work, and Communicate" (MIT Press, 2024)

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Gregory McNiff

Host of New Books in Mathematics, known for his engaging interviews that unlock complex mathematical concepts.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings

I think I'm becoming a maths nerd!
Thanks to these podcasts, I've read some great books and I'm excited about maths for the first time in my life (age 43). I'm learning, I'm playing and I'm having fun with maths. I never thought that would happen! I really enjoy the host Jim Stein. My only complaint is that I want more new maths books podcasts. Read more Jim!
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Nonicksleftforme
Australia6 years ago
Great conversations!
You don’t have to be a mathematician to enjoy these interviews on life, the universe and everything in between.
Apple Podcasts
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Davvott
Australia8 years ago
Great interviews with mathematicians
These are fascinating. Just finished listening to an interview with Ian Stewart. My only quibble/ suggestion would be for the interviewer to get a headset or microphone. Interviewees' audio is fine, interviewer's could be better.
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mr2048
United States9 years ago

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Many appreciate the ability to access complex mathematical ideas in an approachable manner.

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Andrew H. Jaffe, "The Random Universe: How Models and Probability Help Us Make Sense of the Cosmos" (Yale UP, 2025)

Q: What is the significance of Sakharov's conditions?

Sakharov's conditions help explain why the universe is predominantly matter rather than anti-matter.

Andrew H. Jaffe, "The Random Universe: How Models and Probability Help Us Make Sense of the Cosmos" (Yale UP, 2025)

Q: What is science?

Science is a process of making inferences around the world from data.

Allen B. Downey, "Probably Overthinking It: How to Use Data to Answer Questions, Avoid Statistical Traps, and Make Better Decisions" (U Chicago Press, 2023)

Q: Could you talk about how that shifts over time?

One example is just thinking in terms of the conservative versus liberal worldview on social issues and economic issues.

Allen B. Downey, "Probably Overthinking It: How to Use Data to Answer Questions, Avoid Statistical Traps, and Make Better Decisions" (U Chicago Press, 2023)

Q: What does the base rate fallacy teach us?

If you get a positive test, there are these two numbers that you really should know. The sensitivity is the probability that you will correctly get a positive test if you do, in fact, have the condition, and specificity is the probability that you will correctly get a negative test if you do not have the condition.

Allen B. Downey, "Probably Overthinking It: How to Use Data to Answer Questions, Avoid Statistical Traps, and Make Better Decisions" (U Chicago Press, 2023)

Q: How can someone use the Significance Persistence Contingency Framework to decide what job they should take?

They suggest this framework of significance, persistence, and contingency as one way to think about this.

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Focused on the intersection of mathematics with broader themes, this series features enlightening interviews with authors of recent works in the field. Topics like graph theory, artificial intelligence, data literacy, and the philosophy of numbers are frequently discussed, providing listeners with both accessible explanations and deep insights into complex mathematical concepts. The engaging discussions not only highlight fundamental theories but also explore their applications in various realms such as social media dynamics and algorithm-driven decision-making, showcasing the relevance of mathematics in contemporary life. The hosts typically foster a conversational style that encourages both scholars and enthusiasts to appreciate mathemati... more

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