Robert Schneider: podcast appearances and interviews

Robert Peter Schneider, born on March 9, 1971, is an American musician and mathematician. He is known for his roles as the lead singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer of the rock and pop band the Apples in Stereo. In addition to his work with the band, Schneider has contributed as a producer and performer on albums by various psychedelic and indie rock bands, including Neutral Milk Hotel, the Olivia Tremor Control, and the Minders. He has also worked with artists such as Yoko Ono and Cornelius. In 1992, Schneider co-founded the Elephant 6 Recording Company, an influential collective in the indie music scene. Beyond his musical career, Schneider pursued academic interests in mathematics. He earned a PhD in mathematics from Emory University in 2018, under the supervision of Ken Ono. As of September 2022, he is serving as an assistant professor of mathematical sciences at Michigan Technological University. His research focuses on number theory and combinatorics, with particular emphasis on the theory of integer partitions and analytic number theory.