The Numberphile Podcast

Club Automatic - with Alex Bellos

The Numberphile Podcast

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Club Automatic - with Alex Bellos

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Author and puzzle guru Alex Bellos talks about mathematics, writing, reviews, and his early days running a nightclub.

Check out Alex's books on Amazon including his latest, The Language Lover's Puzzle Book

Alex's website has more information and links to his work and here is Alex on Twitter

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