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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.
May 25, 2022Vaguely Scientific #97: Modifying a Groundhog from StockIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Marcus to discuss what changes we could make to a standard groundhog to allow it to actually predict the weather. Then, we contemplate what kinds of strange time systems aliens might have since their planet wouldn't necessarily have a convenient day/night/moon cycle. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Marcus...more45minPlay
May 11, 2022Vaguely Scientific #96: Jailbreak Your EyesIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Andy to discuss which body parts we'd really like to upgrade. Then, we try to figure out how the planet Namek from Dragonball Z could have three stars. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Andy...more51minPlay
April 27, 2022Vaguely Scientific #95: Pokémon Could Be DigimonIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discuss the pet frog black market, which would almost certainly arise if we banned them. Then, we try to invent Pokéballs so we can cram real animals into them. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joe...more46minPlay
April 13, 2022Vaguely Scientific #94: Tiny the Big Red DogIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Catherine to discuss why Clifford the Big Red Dog's size is so inconsistent. It's because of the eldritch stuff. Then, we try to figure out if a song without lyrics can be funny all on its own. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Catherine...more52minPlay
March 30, 2022Vaguely Scientific #93: Filling Your Tires with Solid HeliumIn this April Fools episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin to answer all those itty bitty nonsensical questions. And we answer them better than we usually do on the April Fools episode. Join us for all of that, plus Science Fact or Fiction and hilarious blog spam! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin...more1h 11minPlay
March 16, 2022Vaguely Scientific #92: Life in the Espresso LaneIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dac to discuss the ethics of self-driving car accidents. Then, we try to figure out how to make espresso without an espresso machine. Can it even be done?? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dac...more55minPlay
March 02, 2022Vaguely Scientific #91: Uncivilized DolphinsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly to discuss what a dolphin civilization might look like, and whether or not they could even form one. We also get lost in some pop culture weeds, as usual. Then, we drain Loch Ness and find the monster! Maybe. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly...more1hPlay
February 16, 2022Vaguely Scientific #90: Launching Bigfoot into the SunIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Big A to discuss how one might go about launching someone into the sun if you, say, disagreed with them on the internet. Then, we try to figure out how hard it would be to find someone who was impersonating Bigfoot out in nature. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Big A...more42minPlay
February 02, 2022Vaguely Scientific #89: Carapaces Full of MaliceIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Adam to discuss the oopy goopy innards of insects. They're more like us than you think! Then, we speculate about whether or not a giant hand made of ants could pick up a person and carry it away. Sounds like a great way to get ants in your pants. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Adam...more55minPlay
January 19, 2022Vaguely Scientific #88: Justin: TimeIn this episode, Justin joins us to talk about some of the best and worst examples of time travel in fiction. Then, we travel to Neverland and try to figure out why time seems so wonky there. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin...more57minPlay
FAQs about Vaguely Scientific:How many episodes does Vaguely Scientific have?The podcast currently has 195 episodes available.