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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 195 episodes available.
August 27, 2025Vaguely Scientific #182: Turn Down the Brightness of Your MoonIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Hunter to try and figure out why it's so doggone hard to take a good picture of the moon. Then, we look into some... unorthodox methods of generating electricity. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Hunter...more58minPlay
August 13, 2025Vaguely Scientific #181: Solid, Liquid, and Gas ConsonantsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Mark to determine if the letter R is actually secretly a vowel. Then, what should pirates stick on their limbs instead of hook hands and peg legs? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Mark...more55minPlay
July 30, 2025Vaguely Scientific #180: Sonic Breathes Carbon MonoxideIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discuss which Moon landing conspiracy theories are actually the most compelling. Then, could Sonic the Hedgehog actually breathe huge bubbles underwater to keep going? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joe...more1hPlay
July 16, 2025Vaguely Scientific #179: We're All Connected to MooseIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly to discuss what Spider Man's Spider Sense actually is. Then, which real world animals have not yet been been the basis for a Pokémon yet? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly...more1h 8minPlay
July 02, 2025Vaguely Scientific #178: No Pizza to Yes Pizza in 30 SecondsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Catherine to talk about what counts as a cat losing one of its nine lives? And why do they even have nine lives to begin with? Then, why does food taste different when it's microwaved compared to other cooking styles? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Catherine...more55minPlay
June 18, 2025Vaguely Scientific #177: Maine, Are You Okay Up There?In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Ryan to list all of the fictional towns on contemporary Earth that we would never want to live. Then, why does Mario die when the little timer runs out? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Ryan...more59minPlay
June 04, 2025Vaguely Scientific #176: A Violent Rebellion Against the LionsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Big A to crown a new king of the jungle! Then, how do we get good at rock paper scissors? We have a big tournament coming up. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Big A...more1h 3minPlay
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
FAQs about Vaguely Scientific:How many episodes does Vaguely Scientific have?The podcast currently has 195 episodes available.