Randall Munroe of xkcd #27

October 02, 2009

This episode was recorded when Science for the People was called Skeptically Speaking.

Randall Munroe, creator of the webcomic xkcd, discusses stick men, math, science, relationships and what it's like to be an internet meme. And on Speaking Up, Omar Mouallem with a Skeptical Ghost Story.

Guests:

  • Randall Munroe
  • Omar Mouallem
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