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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 177 episodes available.
January 01, 2025Vaguely Scientific #165: Arizona Is a Real Place That Still ExistsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris to try and figure out how Merlin could have lived his life in reverse. Then, why do we continue to live in a place where the air hurts our face? Well, where else would we go? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Chris...more53minPlay
December 18, 2024Vaguely Scientific #164: The Jolly PrometheusIn this very festive episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discuss the different types of Frosties we might get if we change out his hat or emotions (or both). Then, could you make and live in a real gingerbread house? And finally, what obscure media would we turn into a Hallmark ornament? Also, do we even know any media that's particularly obscure? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joe...more1h 6minPlay
December 04, 2024Vaguely Scientific #163: Peppers Are BerriesIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly to discuss tomatoes as fruit, mushrooms as vegetables, and how multiple things can be true by stretching definitions. Then, we look at some of the best species team-ups in nature. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly...more56minPlay
November 20, 2024Vaguely Scientific #162: Where in the Toy Is the Soul?In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dac to try and figure out how Katamari balls in Katmarai Damacy stick everything together. Then, we examine the toy society of Toy Story. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dac...more58minPlay
November 06, 2024Vaguely Scientific #161: A Living Creature That Will Swallow Your MailIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Big A to talk about how life might be different if we had perfect memory. Then, what appliances could we replace with animals like the Flintstones do? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Big A...more57minPlay
October 23, 2024Vaguely Scientific #160: Vaguely Spooky 7 - Spooky Scary SkeletonsIn this Halloween adventure, Jim and Derek are joined by Jeremiah and Spooky Dave to figure out how to scare someone so bad that their hair turns white. Then, how do skeletons move even though they have no muscles or any other connective tissue? And finally, what's the best way to hand out your trick or treat candy? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Spooky Dave, Jeremiah ...more51minPlay
October 09, 2024Vaguely Scientific #159: Hibernation GrimeIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Catherine to try and figure out why we are frequently wide awake at bedtime and super sleepy in the mid-afternoon. Speaking of sleep, we discuss how life might be different if humans could hibernate. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Catherine...more1h 1minPlay
September 25, 2024Vaguely Scientific #158: Heat Lightning Is Passive AggressiveIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin and Aly to discuss what the world might be like if our moods directly affected the weather. Bring a poncho. Then, if we could go on a field trip with Ms. Frizzle, what would we want to go do? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly, Justin...more1h 11minPlay
September 11, 2024Vaguely Scientific #157: Destroying the Food IndustryIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel to discuss whether Krang from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is secretly a Dalek from Doctor Who. Then, would we rather never have to sleep again or never have to eat again? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joel...more53minPlay
August 28, 2024Vaguely Scientific #156: The Thumb Wars MetaIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sydney to figure out what would happen if we were literally all thumbs. On our hands, mind you. Not, like, our kidneys and shoulders and stuff. Then, it's time for the Animal Olympics! Which animal is doing what event against whom? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Sydney...more59minPlay
FAQs about Vaguely Scientific:How many episodes does Vaguely Scientific have?The podcast currently has 177 episodes available.