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Vaguely Scientific

Vaguely Scientificwww.vaguelyscientific.com
Our panelists answer audience-submitted questions that range from the serious to the ridiculous using as much science as they can muster! Hosts Jim, Derek, and a rotating panel use their expertise (or lack thereof) to tackle these questions in a manner that can only be described as "vaguely scientific."
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Episodes

Vaguely Scientific #149: Elisha Otis Is Worthy

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dave to discuss whether or not elevators are worthy enough to lift Thor's hammer. Then, we discuss what is more ridiculous--hollow Earth or flat Earth. Not that they're not both ridiculous. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dave

May 22, 202455 minSeason 6Ep. 149

Vaguely Scientific #148: Being Kind to the T-Rexes

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to discuss which dinosaur species could cause the most ecological damage if we brought it back to life? Then, what is computer hacking really like? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathan

May 08, 202455 minSeason 6Ep. 148

Vaguely Scientific #147: A Whole Other Cannibalism

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly to talk about how delicious human-shaped creatures like Saiyans and elves must be. Then, we ascribe genres to our favorite animals. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly

Apr 24, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 6Ep. 147

Vaguely Scientific #146: All the Real Life Pokémon

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dac to discuss which Pokémon could exist in the real world. Then, we flip that question on its head to talk about which animals could be Pokémon. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dac

Apr 10, 202458 minSeason 6Ep. 146

Vaguely Scientific #145: Indeterminately Research-Based

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin to answer those fun and silly April Fools-style questions. Oh, sorry. I meant to say that Mark and Jonathan are joined by Justin to answer those very serious and normal science-based questions. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin, Mark(?), Jonathan(?)

Mar 27, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 6Ep. 145

Vaguely Scientific #143: Derek Has a Breakthrough

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel to discuss putting fun computer chips into our brains! Then, we take a deep breath and dive into a world where humans no longer had to breathe. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joel

Feb 28, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 6Ep. 143

Vaguely Scientific #142: What's the Point of Chess, Really?

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris to discuss why we would want to program a computer to be good at chess. Then, we talk about non-carbon-based life forms and what those might look like. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Chris

Feb 14, 202457 minSeason 6Ep. 142

Vaguely Scientific #141: Let's Not Burn Down the Internet

In this episode, Big A returns to talk about what kinds of wild things would happen if the internet were to suddenly shut down. Then, we look at artificial islands and whether or not that whole thing is worth the effort. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Big A

Jan 31, 202455 minSeason 6Ep. 141

Vaguely Scientific #140: More Glaives in More Things

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Adam to figure out how to jam humans into carnivorous plants. Then, we look at how fictional weapons were inspired by real weapons. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Adam

Jan 17, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 6Ep. 140

Vaguely Scientific #139: A Polar Bear in Every Kitchen

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin to discuss where Jörmungandr might be hiding. He's a beefy snek! Then, where's the nearest bear? It's much closer than you think! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin

Jan 03, 202452 minSeason 6Ep. 139

Vaguely Scientific #138: Everybody Is Committed to Snow War

In this festive episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Anne to discuss what the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future get up to when they're not bothering Scrooge. They gotta keep busy somehow. Then, could there be a real snowball war? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Anne

Dec 20, 20231 hrSeason 6Ep. 138

Vaguely Scientific #137: All Words Are Made Up and Don't Matter

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sydney to discuss all the different sizes of rocks. Riveting! Then, we contemplate what flavor our teeth are. Finally, what are we thinking about and, more importantly, how are we thinking about it? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Sydney

Dec 06, 202356 minSeason 6Ep. 137

Vaguely Scientific #136: Chicken Tastes Like Everything

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discuss why people say that everything tastes like chicken. Then, we analyze the anatomy of many sci-fi aliens. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joe

Nov 22, 202357 minSeason 6Ep. 136

Vaguely Scientific #135: Chucking Hammers in Lava

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Mark to discuss what superheroes might work best to avert historical disasters. Then, we try to figure out what exactly volcanologists do. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Mark

Nov 08, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 6Ep. 135

Vaguely Scientific #134: Vaguely Spooky 6 - A Bloody Craving

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Brian and Spooky Dave to talk about why vampires drink human blood and not, say, a horse's blood. Then, could a War of the Worlds-style panic happen today? Finally, we discuss our favorite Halloween costumes of days gone by. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Brian, Dave

Oct 25, 202358 minSeason 6Ep. 134

Vaguely Scientific #133: Strong Lawn Feelings

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Adam to discuss how humans might be able to get wings and if they could use them. Then, we talk about how stupid grass lawns are. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Adam

Oct 11, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 6Ep. 133

Vaguely Scientific #132: Captain All of the Elements

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to discuss whether there's any relation between the Pokémon Kabutops and Scyther. Then, what kinds of weird powers could we gain if we were able to manipulate the elements of the periodic table in the same way cartoon characters can manipulate earth, fire, water, and wind? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathan

Sep 27, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 6Ep. 132

Vaguely Scientific #131: Calzone Earth

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dac to try and figure out where Charmander's fire and Squirtle's water come from. Then, what would happen if Earth were to suddenly become flat? Everyone would probably die. But what else? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dac

Sep 13, 202350 minSeason 6Ep. 131

Vaguely Scientific #130: Vampire Entrapment Laws

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin and Aly to try to figure out what Scooby Snacks are made out of. Then, we tackle the most vital law enforcement question of our time: can a vampire cop enter your house without permission? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly, Justin

Aug 30, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 130

Vaguely Extra #12: Episode 88 Bonus Question

Way back in Episode 88 (Justin: Time), we had actually planned and recorded a whole third question. However, we had so much other content from the first two questions that we had to cut it for time. So here it is in all of its glory!

Aug 23, 202312 min

Vaguely Scientific #129: Political Mosquitoes

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Catherine to talk about viewing our dreams using fancy pants technology. Then, we exterminate all mosquitoes! But is that a very good idea? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Catherine

Aug 16, 202357 minSeason 5Ep. 129

Vaguely Scientific #128: That Sinking Feeling

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sierra to discuss building a city on the bottom of the ocean. Then, we 3D print a delicious steak dinner! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Sierra

Aug 02, 202351 minSeason 5Ep. 128

Vaguely Scientific #127: A Whale of a Time

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Andy because we're all earthworms now, and we need to decide the best place to live. Then, we get swallowed by a whale and have to figure out how to live in its stomach. It's been an eventful day. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Andy

Jul 19, 202350 minSeason 5Ep. 127

Vaguely Scientific #125: Parents Are Pathological Liars

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel to talk about the weird things we tell kids to answer their seemingly easy questions. Then, we try to pave the world's roads in gold and/or cheese. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joel

Jun 21, 20231 hrSeason 5Ep. 125

Vaguely Scientific #124: The Wandering Snowball

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discuss all of the ways that the sci-fi story The Wandering Earth would end just about all life on Earth. Then, we try to suss out why people like spicy foods so much. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joe

Jun 07, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 124

Vaguely Scientific #123: 123 Is as Easy as ABC

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Mark to try to determine all of the ways King Midas would have died. Then, we pare down the alphabet, making it sleeker and more efficient. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Mark

May 24, 20231 hrSeason 5Ep. 123

Vaguely Scientific #122: The Midpoint Between Gundam and Muppets

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Ryan to try to figure out how a virus could make you act drunk like in some weird Star Trek thing or whatever. Then, we ponder whether or not Tony Stark is a mech pilot and if Iron Man is a mech. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Ryan

May 10, 202355 minSeason 5Ep. 122

Vaguely Extra #11: Lucky 7 Outtakes

Hey, did you ever want to hear outtakes from episodes 79-91? Well good news! Now you can! Because this episode is the outtakes from episodes 79-91.

May 03, 202349 min
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