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Educasement

Bridget Casement

Short educational podcast for curious kids, parents and families who love science, maths, big questions and learning together. Theo Casement is a curious kid with a thirst for facts, and in this bite-sized, family-friendly podcast he explores big questions about maths, science, and the world with his equally curious mum. Each weekly episode breaks down complex ideas into fun, accessible conversations designed to spark curiosity and a love of learning in children and families. Follow us on

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00:32:56

Cracking Codes

Educasement ·

2026/10/03

Ever wondered how people managed to send secret messages before the days of encrypted apps and passwords? Thought cracking codes was something only spies and mathematicians could do? Or wondered how you’d get on if someone handed you a message you weren’t supposed to understand? Then this episode is for you!In this episode, Theo and his mum dive into the fascinating world of codes and ciphers. They explore the simple but clever Caesar cipher, before moving on to the much more complicated Enigma

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00:29:08

Newcomb’s Paradox

Educasement ·

2026/09/05

After a three-month summer break, Theo and his mum are back — refreshed, motivated, and ready to get stuck into some seriously questions!In this episode, they dive into the strange world of paradoxes, where things can seem completely logical… until they suddenly aren’t. The Card Paradox provides a relatively easy introduction, but things get considerably more heated when they tackle Newcomb’s Paradox!And because no episode would be complete without a few distractions, the conversation eventually

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00:26:00

Hexagons: Nature’s Favourite Shape

Educasement ·

2026/05/14

Ever noticed how often hexagons appear in the world around us? Wondered why honeycombs use six sides, or how one of the world’s strongest materials is built from the very same pattern?Then this episode is for you!What begins as a simple look at a six-sided figure, soon turns into a fascinating discussion about efficiency, strength, and why certain patterns appear again and again throughout the natural world.Together, they uncover the science behind honeycombs, snowflakes and ice crystals, pencil

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00:12:58

Evolution (part 2): Natural Selection

Educasement ·

2026/04/19

Ever wondered how some animals survive while others don’t? Or why certain traits — like speed, strength, or camouflage — make such a difference in the wild?In this episode, Theo and his mum continue their exploration of evolution by focusing on natural selection — the process that shapes which traits get passed on over time. Together, they discuss how strengths and weaknesses affect survival, how camouflage can mean the difference between life and death between predator and prey.Building on Part 1,

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00:21:46

Evolution (part 1): What came first…Chicken or Egg?

Educasement ·

2026/04/04

Ever wondered which came first — the chicken or the egg? Thought it was just a silly question? Or realised it might actually have a scientific answer?Then this episode is for you!In this episode, Theo and his mum take on one of the oldest and most debated questions of all time. What starts as a simple puzzle quickly turns into a fascinating discussion about evolution, how species change over time, and what we really mean when we say something is a “chicken”.Together, they explore how eggs existed

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00:22:15

Probability: The Lottery and Coin Flips

Educasement ·

2026/03/14

Ever wondered why winning the lottery is so unlikely? Thought a coin toss should always come out 50/50? Or questioned the odds when you roll a dice?Then this episode is for you!In this episode, Theo returns to one of his favourite topics — maths — to explore the curious world of probability. Together with his mum (and special guest), he unpacks what probability actually means, why some outcomes are far more likely than others, and how mathematicians work out the chances of things happening.Along the

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00:16:21

The Moon: Phases and Tides

Educasement ·

2026/02/28

Ever looked at the moon and wondered if it’s changing shape? Thought the shadow on the moon is due to the Earth being in between the Sun and Moon? Or wondered how come you can see it in the day time? Then this episode is for you!In this episode, Theo veers away from his favourite topic of maths to answer questions his mum has about her wonderment of the moon. Voted for by the public, this topic delves into the eight phases of the moon, what happens to water as the moon orbits Earth and if we can see

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00:21:19

Binary, Base 10 and Hexadecimals

Educasement ·

2026/02/22

What are binary, base 10, and hexadecimal — and how do different number systems actually work?In this episode, Theo explores how numbers can be represented in different bases, breaking down binary, base 10, and hexadecimal in a fun, simple, and accessible way. He explains how these number systems compare, how counting changes in different bases, and why understanding them helps us see maths in a whole new way. This curiosity-led conversation makes big maths concepts engaging and (hopefully) easy to

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00:17:07

Biggest number ever?

Educasement ·

2026/02/16

Ever wondered what the biggest recognised number in mathematics is? In this episode, Theo explores the mind-bending concept of Rayo’s number, one of the largest numbers ever described.Together with his curious mum, he breaks down this abstract maths idea in a fun, simple, and accessible way for curious kids and families. From how mathematicians define extremely large numbers to why these concepts matter, this conversation sparks curiosity and encourages a love of learning in young minds.Sources

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00:12:05

Sound waves

Educasement ·

2026/02/07

Does a tree falling in a forest still make sound if nobody hears it? This episode of Educasement explores sound waves, vibrations and pitch.Check out Chrome Music Lab to play around with different sound frequencies on their oscillator simulator Chrome Music Lab - OscillatorsWe also referenced this Storybots video too if you want to give it a watch How Do Ears Hear? (Sing-Along) | StoryBots

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00:17:33

Why maps lie

Educasement ·

2026/01/31

In this episode, Theo explains why no flat map can accurately show a round planet and why some countries look much bigger than they really are.Along the way, Mum realises that maps aren’t wrong on purpose — they’re making compromises for what has to change when the Earth is flattened.Check out www.thetruesize.com website for further understanding of the Mercator Projection.

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00:16:27

The importance of zero

Educasement ·

2026/01/24

Zero feels simple — but it quietly changes everything.In this episode we discuss why zero isn’t “nothing”, why maths wouldn’t work properly without it, and how a symbol for nothing ended up being one of the most powerful ideas humans ever invented.Sources & fact-checking:Topics discussed in this episode reference the YouTube channel Numberphile. A link to the specific videos can be found in the show notes.

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00:09:49

Is infinity a number?

Educasement ·

2026/01/17

In this episode we talk about why infinity isn’t a finite number and try to explain how there are different sizes of infinity.

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00:00:41

Trailer

Educasement ·

2026/01/13

Quick hello and intro to what our new podcast is going to be about.

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