Departure Lounge with Adam Spencer

A lifelong numbers nerd Adam flitted with a law degree and a phd in pure maths before winning, of all things, a stand up comedy competition run by Triple J radio entitled "raw comedy". This national search for as yet undiscovered talent continues today but as Adam explains "I entered in its very first year - the standard was appalling - so I went really well".

Adam has complemented his radio career with numerous television roles hosting everything form the nation science show Quantum to poker championships, to appearing on the weekly sports review The Back Page and ABC news and current affairs wrap The Drum. His Sleek Geeks Science Comedy show with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki was a particular favourite of the public.

A passionate sports lover he is an ambassador for the Sydney Swans and in 2016 had the honour of being their Number 1 Ticket holder. Listeners to his radio shows know well that he coached a women's soccer team at the University of Sydney for over a decade.  

His two daughters love him but wish he wouldn't turn every conversation into an exploration of mathematics. And did you know, two is the only even prime number?

Author, podcaster, lover of maths Adam Spencer checked into the Departure Lounge to talk about the new book "Adam Spencer's Top 100".

Stampsy and Jamie surprise Adam with what could be a Geelong... no, a WORLD first!