Algebraic Topology

Algebraic Topology

The Bimbos are joined by Helen, a mathematician researching algebraic topology, to try to wrap their heads around the Hopf fibration, get opinionated about math education, and see if bimbos can conceptualize 4-dimensional space. The image of the Hopf fibration, referenced throughout this podcast, can be found at the following link: https://nilesjohnson.net/teaching/two_tmp_143.png Cbeck out Helen's podcast about the social production of bigotry at: patreon.com/odiumsymposium Check out Helen's blog of fiction and personal essays at: bananasinwartime.ghost.io The intro/outro music for Bimbo Mentality is "10 Cents Per Minute" by Tonsil Hockey. Check out the full EP, The T4T Olympics, on Bandcamp: https://tonsilhockeybk.bandcamp.com/album/the-t4t-olympics Join the Bimbo Mentality forum at bimbomentality.freeforums.net Follow the podcast socials for future updates: Bluesky: @bimbomentality.bsky.social Instagram: @bimbomentality If you feel like you have what it takes to think like a Bimbo, you can send us your pitch for an episode by DM'ing us on Instagram or Bluesky, or sending an e-mail to prettybug@proton.me

Queer & Trans Literature w/ Lyra Peacock

The Bimbos are joined by writer Lyra Peacock to talk about queer and trans literature, learn about her chapbook Monsoon Season and upcoming novel Gila Monsters, discuss the importance of local DIY arts communities, and pitch their all-trans remakes of some iconic TV programs. The intro/outro music for Bimbo Mentality is "10 Cents Per Minute" by Tonsil Hockey. Check out the full EP, The T4T Olympics, on Bandcamp: https://tonsilhockeybk.bandcamp.com/album/the-t4t-olympics Follow the podcast socials for future updates: Bluesky: @bimbomentality.bsky.social Instagram: @bimbomentality If you feel like you have what it takes to think like a Bimbo, you can send us your pitch for an episode by DM'ing us on Instagram or Bluesky, or sending an e-mail to prettybug@proton.me

Music Theory w/ Krystal Swords

Musician and DJ Krystal Swords joins the Bimbos to teach them about music theory, discuss what makes metal and techno music good, and inevitably talk shit a little. Check out Krystal Swords on Bandcamp at https://krystalswords.bandcamp.com/music and on Twitch at https://m.twitch.tv/krystalswords/home The intro/outro music for Bimbo Mentality is "10 Cents Per Minute" by Tonsil Hockey. Check out the full EP, The T4T Olympics, on Bandcamp: https://tonsilhockeybk.bandcamp.com/album/the-t4t-olympics Follow the podcast socials for future updates: Bluesky: @bimbomentality.bsky.social Instagram: @bimbomentality If you feel like you have what it takes to think like a Bimbo, you can send us your pitch for an episode by DM'ing us on Instagram or Bluesky, or sending an e-mail to prettybug@proton.me

Numerical Weather Prediction w/ Liv

The Bimbos are joined by Liv, a computational physicist and weather/climate researcher, to learn about the methods and limitations of weather forecasting and discuss the internal politics of the flat earth movement. Check out Liv's podcast, Principal Instigators, here: https://rss.com/podcasts/principal-instigators/ The intro/outro music for Bimbo Mentality is "10 Cents Per Minute" by Tonsil Hockey. Check out the full EP, The T4T Olympics, on Bandcamp: https://tonsilhockeybk.bandcamp.com/album/the-t4t-olympics Follow the podcast socials for future updates: Bluesky: @bimbomentality.bsky.social Instagram: @bimbomentality If you feel like you have what it takes to think like a Bimbo, you can send us your pitch for an episode by DM'ing us on Instagram or Bluesky, or sending an e-mail to prettybug@proton.me

Motorsports Photography w/ Marisa McCue-Willis

This week on Bimbo Mentality, the Bimbos sit down with motorsports photographer Marisa McCue-Willis to learn about the history of IndyCar Racing and the urine capacity of the average race car. Check out Marisa's photography and blog at http://www.mrm-photo.com [http://www.mrm-photo.com] Photos in this episode (will be updated as photos are made available by Marisa) my list as it stands atm: Photo 1 - https://mrm-photo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240519-img_8288.jpg?w=1500&h= Photo 2 - https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/history/first-500 Photo 5 - https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/news-multimedia/news/1956/01/01/1956-indianapolis-500 Photo 6 - https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/news-multimedia/news/1966/01/01/1966-indianapolis-500 Photo 7 - https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/news-multimedia/news/1971/01/01/1971-indianapolis-500 Photo 8 - https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/news-multimedia/news/1976/01/01/1976-indianapolis-500 Photo 9 - https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/news-multimedia/news/1977/01/01/1977-indianapolis-500 Photo 14 - https://mrm-photo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240428-img_7486.jpg?w=1500&h= Photo 15 - https://mrm-photo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240519-img_8283.jpg?w=1500&h= Photo 16 - https://mrm-photo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240519-img_8328.jpg?w=1500&h= Photo 17 - https://mrm-photo.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/img_5503.jpg?w=2400 [https://mrm-photo.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/img_5503.jpg?w=2400] Remainder of the photos can be found here https://mrm-photo.com/2026/03/22/podcast-photos/ [https://mrm-photo.com/2026/03/22/podcast-photos/] The intro/outro music for Bimbo Mentality is "10 Cents Per Minute" by Tonsil Hockey. Check out the full EP, The T4T Olympics, on Bandcamp: https://tonsilhockeybk.bandcamp.com/album/the-t4t-olympics Follow the podcast socials for future updates: Bluesky: @bimbomentality.bsky.social Instagram: @bimbomentality If you feel like you have what it takes to think like a Bimbo, you can send us your pitch for an episode by DM'ing us on Instagram or Bluesky, or sending an e-mail to prettybug@proton.me