About
The Podcast
Just a couple of primates who figured that talking about math was a better use of their time than throwing their poo. Podcasts will cover Mathematics Education, Evolutionary Game Theory, Mathematical Philosophy, Logic, Quantum nonsense, and anything else that seems even remotely tied to mathematics in science or society.
The Primates
Tom Henderson holds a masters degree in mathematics and is an adjunct professor of mathematics at Portland State University. His main research interests are in Game Theory, Discrete Mathematics, and Mathematics Education. He is also a longtime member of the improve comedy group, The Light Fingered 5. And, he blogs at MathPunk.net
Nick Horton is a graduate student studying Mathematical Biology, Evolutionary Game Theory, and the Biology of Human Behavior. He writes a science blog on these topics at SapienGames.com. When he isn’t mathing, he works as a weightlifting Coach, competes as a weightlifter, writes a weightlifting blog, and makes much Soul Music.
Disclaimer
NONE of the poo throwing, nor any of the opinions expressed in these podcasts reflect the opinions of any institutions Tom or Nick are affiliated with in any way what-so-ever. They are the opinions of these primates alone, and should not be taken as lifestyle advice, financial advice, nor comic relief of medical symptoms.
Further, neither Tom nor Nick advocate Zoo-breaks by other primates–or animals of a different genus, family, or kingdom. The fact that these two wild primates have managed to escape themselves and are now roaming free among society is not meant to be taken as an example of appropriate or moral behavior.
Please consult your doctor before embarking on any mathematics program, as it can and should be a physically exhausting experience resulting in much hair pulling, cursing at chalk boards, and excessive consumption of caffeine.
Hello Tom.
I’m Conrad, a student of illustration from Berlin, Germany.
Today I learned about your upcoming book via kickstarter and found the idea and the way you presented it very sympathetic. I also started listening into your podcast here and I see it as a kind of preview how the book could be like…
So I was wondering if there is already a cover for the upcoming book… otherwise I’d enjoy to work something out for it, if you are interested.
You can see some of my work at my website.
good luck writing
Conrad
Dear Poop Throwing Primates,
Through a chain of links beginning with Dan Meyer’s blog, I have stumbled upon your charming corner of the internet. I really like what you’re doing here. I run a website called Math Goes Pop!, which investigates links between math and pop culture. It seems like we may be interested in similar sorts of things.
Anyway, just thought I’d send you a quick note and let you know you have a new fan.
Best wishes,
Matt
I saw your viral video for Punk Mathematics on Facebook. Then a homeschool Mom friend of mine mentioned you are from Portland. WOW!!! What a cool place!
Next July my friends and I are having a conference in Portland. 2000 of the coolest geeks and punks ever. Mensa! Talk about questioning authority, we are experts.
The conference is our Annual Gathering filled with parties, educational talks, socializing, philosophical discussions and much more! Did I mention there are lots of homeschooler’s and teens who are Punk!
It would be great for you to give a 1 Hour talk, tell us about your book, sell some too.
Come speak with world class physicists, nanotechnology gurus, literary geniuses, and last year I gave a talk on curling. What can I say, I’m Canadian, eh.
Andrew Heffernan
andrew(dot)w(dot)heffernan(at)gmail(dot)com
WHEN R U GUYS GOING POST ANOTHER PODCAST!
AAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!
Do I gather from the length of time that has passed since the Episode 14 podcast that this is one dead podcast? If so, sorry – i have enjoyed it.