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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... more
FAQs about Vaguely Scientific:How many episodes does Vaguely Scientific have?The podcast currently has 188 episodes available.
May 21, 2025Vaguely Scientific #175: No Toe Stub LadIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dave to discuss whether mermaids lay eggs or give live birth. Furthermore, are they monotremes??? Then, what F-tier superpowers would we take? And how bad is F-tier really? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dave...more58minPlay
May 14, 2025Vaguely Extra #13: Old Timey OuttakesWe have some fresh new outtakes to share with everyone! These ones are (checks notes) three years old. Oops. Not so fresh anymore. You might have to dig into our back catalogue to figure out what we were talking about between episodes 92 and 104. Or not. They're fun either way!...more51minPlay
May 07, 2025Vaguely Scientific #174: That's Thermodynamics, BabyIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jeremiah to figure out how they can walk on lava for fun (and maybe profit). Then, we try planting enough plants so that we can perpetually live in a sealed environment. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jeremiah...more1hPlay
April 23, 2025Vaguely Scientific #173: We're Not Gonna Say No to a LightsaberIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel to discuss which fictional tools, weapons, or other gizmos we would choose if we could have one. Then, would intelligent zombies be more or less dangerous than regular ones? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joel...more55minPlay
April 09, 2025Vaguely Scientific #172: Fire Hates RabbitsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sydney to discuss why the smoke from a campfire always follows you specifically. Then, what would OSHA look like in a world chock full of superheroes. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Sydney...more57minPlay
March 26, 2025Vaguely Scientific #171: She's Right, But WHAT?In our 2025 April Fools Extravaganza, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin to answer our shortest and sweetest questions. We also play a game of Science Fact and Fiction and read through the best spam of all! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin...more1h 27minPlay
March 12, 2025Vaguely Scientific #170: Save It for LaterIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sierra to discuss what we would put into a time capsule for future generations. Then, why does it throw us off when we hear our own voice echoed back to us through a headset? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Sierra...more1hPlay
February 26, 2025Vaguely Scientific #169: The GlasseroleIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Anne to discuss whether or not it would be possible to actaully create Captain America in our world. Then, if we could sit down with three scientists of our choosing, who would we pick, and what would we serve? And how terrible can a scientist really be? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Anne...more1h 10minPlay
February 12, 2025Vaguely Scientific #168: Spooky GravityIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Brian to discuss whether or not a ghost could ride a human elevator. Clearly they can ride ghost elevators. Then, which movies would have wildly different outcomes if the characters had cell phones. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Brian...more56minPlay
January 29, 2025Vaguely Scientific #167: A Less Pleasant Way to DecelerateIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to determine how badly plummeting to the ground in an indestructible case might actually be. Then, can we make a perpetual motion machine? The answer won't surprise you. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathan...more54minPlay
FAQs about Vaguely Scientific:How many episodes does Vaguely Scientific have?The podcast currently has 188 episodes available.