A Problem Squared
A Problem Squared, hosted by Matt Parker and Bec Hill, is a comedy podcast that tackles playful problems, from numbers and puzzles to everyday questions. It has 148 episodes released fortnightly on Mondays, typically around 58 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, implying a rate of roughly $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad.
A high-rated, family-friendly comedy puzzle show with a loyal, engaged audience
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 239 ratings, a strong signal of listener loyalty.
- Fortnightly episodes with a consistent Monday release schedule and a back catalogue of 148 episodes.
- Clean, non-explicit content that suits brands wanting a warm, intelligent association.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, segmented Q&A, listener questions
- Tone
- playful, witty
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Marked non-explicit in the feed; titles cover puzzles, numbers and everyday questions with no flagged content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-problem-square… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1490290676 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/eb804d78/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 71 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 145 = Trousers & Socks and Heaviest Blocks | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 10 min |
| 144 = Numbering Tomfoolery and Number-Based Jewellery | 2026-09-28 | 58 min |
| 143 = What Comes After Thrice and Coffee Roulette Advice | 2026-09-14 | 53 min |
| 142 = How Long Would YouTube Take to View and How to Display Without G | 2026-08-31 | 60 min |
| 141 = What If Peer Was More and What If Pi Was Four? | 2026-08-17 | 58 min |
| 140 = ABBABAAB and AI-Bah! | 2026-08-10 | 1 h 10 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Matt Parker and Bec Hill present: A Problem Squared. A podcast dedicated to solving problems of all kinds, such as, "What should I listen to right now?". A Podcast Squared. First one's free. You're welcome. Episodes released twokly on Mondays.
About A Problem Squared
A Problem Squared is a comedy podcast hosted by Matt Parker and Bec Hill, who tackle playful problems ranging from number puzzles to everyday questions. The show's feed and Apple Podcasts listing describe it as a podcast dedicated to solving problems of all kinds, with the tagline that the first one is free.
The show has 148 episodes released every two weeks on Mondays, with a median episode length of about 58 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 239 ratings with a 4.9 average. Audience figures are estimates: based on rating volume, the show likely reaches roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly from English-speaking listeners. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
Estimated rates are about $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad, which suits brands in games, education, books or hobby products who want a witty, family-friendly association.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. A Problem Squared can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about A Problem Squared
How much does A Problem Squared charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are roughly $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is A Problem Squared about?
A Problem Squared is a comedy podcast by Matt Parker and Bec Hill that solves playful problems, from number puzzles to everyday questions, in fortnightly episodes of about an hour.
How do I contact A Problem Squared about sponsoring an episode?
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