Research guides: Science Literacy: Math Podcasts

Math-Related Podcasts

Interested in learning more about mathematical concepts or the role of math in everyday life? Give these podcasts a try!

Breaking Math
A podcast that aims to make math accessible to everyone, and make it enjoyable.
Relatively Prime: Stories from the Mathematical Domain
Relatively Prime is a documentary podcast that features stories and interviews from the mathematical world. Topics include game-playing computers, music and architecture.
Women in Math: The Limit Does Not Exist
This podcast is an effort to promote the visibility of women in mathematics.
My Favorite Theorem
A podcast dedicated to sharing guests' favorite mathematical results.
Math & Physics Podcast
Two University of Toronto students in the Mathematics and Physics program (Faculty of Arts & Science, St. George) discuss interesting topics in the field.
Mathematical Moments
This podcast from the American Mathematical Society promotes appreciation and understanding of the role math plays in science, nature, technology, and human culture. Great for university students - learn about a variety of careers in mathematics!
More or Less
This podcast from BBC Radio 4 explains and debunks the numbers and statistics used in political debates, the news, and everyday life. :