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The Math Club

Pete and Noah
Mathematics
Fermat's Last Theorem
Sophie Germain
Deal Or No Deal
Andrew Wiles
Prime Numbers
Tanayama-Shimura Conjecture
Probability
Math
Education
Dürer Magic Square
Math Fluxx
Educational Games
Mathcounts
Jokes
Gabriel Lame
Ernst Kummer
Improv Comedy
Square Roots
Math Club Junior

Join hosts Peter Littig and Noah King as they discuss and explain mathematical topics with their own unique style. Full of information that will interest and entertain math lovers as well as those who maybe don't love it quite that much… yet. Mathematical concepts, history, paradoxes, and puzzles await you, along with a generous helping of witty banter and fun. Calling all members…. The Math Club ... more

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A friend's story leads Pete and Noah to dive into the high-stakes world of poker to settle a debate: does a flush really beat a straight? Using the tools of combinatorics and probability, our hosts break down the math behind five-card hands and explo... more

A chat with Alexa leads Pete to contemplate what it looks like to lead his best mathematical life. But what does that mean? In this episode, Pete and Noah discuss ways to view mathematics not as a rigid school subject, but as a "grand adventure" that... more

In this episode, veteran educator Sheila Robitaille joins Pete and Noah to discuss World Math Day, a global competition for students ages 5 to 18 that promotes mathematical fluency through 60-second "live Mathletics" games. The conversation highlight... more

If we asked all of our listeners to look up the current population of their hometown and email us just the first digit of that number, what do you expect we'd find? Would the digits be evenly distributed, or would some be more common than others? In ... more

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Sheila Robitaille
Educator with 30 years of classroom and administrative experience
Mathletics
Episode: Around the World in 20 Problems: World Math Day 2026
Andrew Looney
Designer of Fluxx and co-founder of Looney Labs.
Looney Labs
Episode: The Rules They Are A-Changin': A Conversation with Fluxx Creator Andrew Looney
Jimmy Kimmel
Popular television host and comedian
ABC
Episode: I Have a Little Bias: The Mathematics of Dreidel
Sister Mary Mathmaticus
A fictional character presented as a Catholic nun with a mathematical focus
Episode: I Have a Little Bias: The Mathematics of Dreidel
Kristen Chandler
Executive Director of Mathcounts and former high school math teacher
Mathcounts Foundation
Episode: Making it Count: An Interview with MATHCOUNTS
Joe Harden
A statistics professor at Pomona College
Pomona College
Episode: Double Dealing: The Mathematics of Deal or No Deal, Part 2
Gary Kramer
Owner of San Diego's National Comedy Theater and former co-owner of Santa Barbara Comedy Sports Team
National Comedy Theater
Episode: A Mathematician Walks Into a Bar: A Celebration of Math Jokes
Dave Gillette
Computer teacher at Burlington Christian Academy and former player on the Santa Barbara Comedy Sports Team
Burlington Christian Academy
Episode: A Mathematician Walks Into a Bar: A Celebration of Math Jokes
Dan Thinkle
Math educator and contributor to Math for Love
Math for Love
Episode: A Mathematician Walks Into a Bar: A Celebration of Math Jokes

Hosts

Peter Littig
Co-host with background as a math educator and communicator; often explains concepts clearly and adds humor.
Noah King
Co-host who brings enthusiasm for math, storytelling, and accessible explanations; often prompts practical demonstrations and puzzles.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Extra large help

    I’m so glad I listened to this podcast it has really helped me to understand the whole concept of my 5th grade.5 stars best for people who need help with math. I’m so glad to have been able to learn more about my math skills in school and my grades are improving so I will definitely reach out to a friend and help them, by showing them “The math club”. Amazing stuff 5/5 listens 24/7 365 a good over all show and it’s not just a boring math book you see in math but has jokes and opening schemes tha... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Game, so bad 21
    United Statesa year ago
  • sympathetic and informative

    A podcast where you can stipulate your brain with maths while driving or cooking. Because maths usually involves pen and paper, it is important that a podcast presenting math problems to a listener audience is moving at slow pace and explains well. This podcast accomplishes exactly that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SpencerDancerPants
    Switzerland2 years ago
  • Extra large help

    I’m so glad I listened to this podcast it has really helped me to understand the whole concept of my 5th grade.5 stars best for people who need help with math. I’m so glad to have been able to learn more about my math skills in school and my grades are improving so I will definitely reach out to a friend and help them, by showing them “The math club”. Amazing stuff 5/5 listens 24/7 365 a good over all show and it’s not just a boring math book you see in math but has jokes and opening schemes tha... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Game, so bad 21
    United States3 years ago
  • Extra large help

    I’m so glad I listened to this podcast it has really helped me to understand the whole concept of my 5th grade.5 stars best for people who need help with math. I’m so glad to have been able to learn more about my math skills in school and my grades are improving so I will definitely reach out to a friend and help them, by showing them “The math club”. Amazing stuff 5/5 listens 24/7 365

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Game, so bad 21
    United States3 years ago
  • Extra large help

    I’m so glad I listened to this podcast it has really helped me to understand the whole concept of my 5th grade.5 stars best for people who need help with math.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Game, so bad 21
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Empathetic, enthusiastic presenters that make math enjoyable.
Strong educational value with practical classroom takeaways.
Clear, accessible math for all levels; engaging hosts and great puzzles.
Good balance of rigor and fun; educational without being dry.

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One More Time: The Oddities of Benford's Law
Q: What is the probability that the first digit is a one in a large dataset?
Though one might initially assume it to be around 11%, in reality, it appears about 30% of the time due to the nature of data distributions.
Partial Credit: Exploring Luhn's Algorithm
Q: Why would credit card companies want to do this?
It's not for security, but to quickly detect if a number entered is valid or not.
Partial Credit: Exploring Luhn's Algorithm
Q: Is that something that's actually possible in real life?
Yes, Luhn's algorithm is real and was invented in the 1950s for credit card validation.
The Rules They Are A-Changin': A Conversation with Fluxx Creator Andrew Looney
Q: How do the keepers and the goal cards work in Fluxx?
Andrew Looney explains that keepers represent items you collect, and to win, you must have the right keepers that meet the current goal, which can change throughout the game.
The Rules They Are A-Changin': A Conversation with Fluxx Creator Andrew Looney
Q: What inspired you to create a math variation of Fluxx?
Andrew Looney discusses how he was going through a phase of making different Fluxx designs and that Math Fluxx emerged from the realization of using numbers as keepers to create a game that incorporates math.

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What is The Math Club about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show combines accessible math explanations with lively banter and real-world examples. Episodes cover probability, puzzles, mathematical history, and education-focused topics, often linking concepts to everyday life, games, and culture. The hosts' enthusiastic, approachable style makes advanced ideas feel welcoming, with occasional guest voices that provide broader educational perspectives. The format often balances rigorous reasoning with humor, aiming to appeal to both math enthusiasts and listeners who think they're not “math people.” A notable strength is its ability to translate technical topics into practical, interesting stories and activities for classrooms, parents, and curious adults seeking math-based entertainment and learn... more

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1. Sheila Robitaille
2. Andrew Looney
3. Jimmy Kimmel
4. Sister Mary Mathmaticus
5. Kristen Chandler
6. Joe Harden
7. Gary Kramer
8. Dave Gillette

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