A Podcast Of Unnecessary Detail

By: Festival of the Spoken Nerd
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  • Summary

  • 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.


    Stand-up mathematician Matt Parker, experiments maestro Steve Mould and geek songstress Helen Arney 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 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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Episodes
  • 3.6 - Running Up That Hill

    3.6 - Running Up That Hill
    Nov 19 2024

    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.


    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 to see everything.


    Corrections and clarifications:

    - none, so far.


    For tickets to live shows, nerd merch, our mailing list and more, visit: festivalofthespokennerd.com. To download songs from the series visit Helen's Bandcamp Page.


    Want to get in touch? We’re on Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram or email podcast@festivalofthespokennerd.com.


    This series is sponsored by Brilliant.org, the place to learn maths and science through interactive online lessons. Start your free trial at 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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    51 mins
  • 3.5 - Twelve Pentagons

    3.5 - Twelve Pentagons
    Apr 2 2024

    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!

    - 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 to see everything.


    Corrections and clarifications:

    - Jared, listening in New Hampshire, sent us this video of Poplar Fluff Fire.


    For tickets to live shows, nerd merch, our mailing list and more, visit: festivalofthespokennerd.com. To download songs from the series visit Helen's Bandcamp Page.


    Want to get in touch? We’re on Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram or email podcast@festivalofthespokennerd.com.


    This series is sponsored by Brilliant.org, the place to learn maths and science through interactive online lessons. Start your free trial at 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!


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    52 mins
  • 3.4 - Keep Your Trousers on, Archimedes

    3.4 - Keep Your Trousers on, Archimedes
    Feb 27 2024

    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 to see everything.


    Corrections and clarifications:

    - None, so far.


    For tickets to live shows, nerd merch, our mailing list and more, visit: festivalofthespokennerd.com. To download songs from the series visit Helen's Bandcamp Page.


    Want to get in touch? We’re on Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram or email podcast@festivalofthespokennerd.com.


    This series is sponsored by Brilliant.org, the place to learn maths and science through interactive online lessons. Start your free trial at 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!


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 2 mins

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Never Too Much Detail!

Interesting subjects from three very entertaining hosts. Though math and physics feature often, they cover a wide range of subjects to keep anyone engaged. Great banter. Can't wait for more!

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Yep

Just About What You Would Expect. If you know any of the members of this tribunal of STEM comedy, then you already know.

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