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Bobby Seagull and Susan Okereke are two maths fans on a mission to make maths more accessible to everyone! The Maths Appeal podcast features discussions about key maths topics, maths puzzles and interviews with maths champions from the worlds of tech, entertainment, comedy and education.Maths Appeal is an independent project created by Bobby Seagull, Susan Okereke and producer Jenny Nelson. The music is written and performed by Kele Okereke and the logo design is by Calixte Davis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Maths Appeal connects practical calculations with the confidence and problem-solving habits that help people use numbers in daily life.
Maths Appeal turns everyday decisions into approachable maths lessons. Susan Okereke and Bobby Seagull work through a problem, question a guest about numbers in daily life, and add a mathematical fact.
Bobby Seagull's maths fact is your prize for working through the problem of the day.
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Travel costs are handled as a plain, workable numbers problem, with a tidy closing poem.
The episode treats travel costs as a plain, workable numbers problem. Susan Okereke and Bobby Seagull set up the familiar series frame, then bring in Harry Baker, who graduated from Bristol University with a math degree before becoming a full-time poet.
A gentle case for giving maths another go.
The episode presents maths as something that can feel more open and less intimidating with practice and the right structure. Bobby Seagull and Susan Okereke describe the National Numeracy Challenge as a multiple-choice process with an "I don't know" option, instant feedback, and…
A calm reminder that number confidence and money confidence tend to rise together.
This episode treats maths as part of everyday money habits, not just something for the classroom. Susan Okereke and Bobby Seagull keep it grounded in simple examples, from tracking a supermarket total to making sense of percentages and the way number confidence can spill over…
A warm, practical look at rebuilding maths confidence through workplace learning.
This episode follows a learner whose confidence in maths has taken a hit, then shifts into the quieter work of helping other people rebuild theirs.
A warm, practical listen about building confidence with numbers.
Maths Appeal stays close to its familiar shape: a problem to solve, a guest story, and a maths fact at the end. The National Numeracy and Experian partnership frames the episode, and Anne Okafor gives it a clear personal edge.
Odd math, made approachable.
Monthly maths puzzles for practical teachers.
Favorite theorems, no quiz attached.
Everyday objects, carefully turned toward maths.
Spinach, schoolteachers and Fields Medals: mathematics as life story
Two hosts, three problems, and the working shown.
Math Appeal Series 3 turns to travel costs.
Bobby and Susan keep the tone warm and easygoing.
Maths Appeal turns its attention to money, confidence, and everyday numeracy.
The guest talks about not feeling confident at maths and slowly building confidence with support.
The show opens warmly.
Maths teachers Bobby Seagull and Susan Okereke discuss maths problems, puzzles, and interview guests to make maths accessible to everyone.
Bobby Seagull and Susan Okereke introduce Maths Appeal's partnership with National Numeracy and Experian, discuss Number Confidence Week, and preview an interview with personal finance expert Iona Bain.
Bobby Seagull and Susan Okereke introduce their mission to make maths accessible and fun, focusing on problem solving and mathematical thinking in the new series.
Bobby Seagull and Susan Okereke return to celebrate National Numeracy Day and announce their second series, aiming to make maths accessible and fun.