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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 211 episodes available.
November 10, 2021Vaguely Scientific #83: Gotta Maintain Those MouthsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Marcus to discuss which celestial objects we're likely to colonize as a species, and which ones we are likely to blow up. You know, as a species. Then, we start adding extra mouths to our bodies, but first we have to figure out what to use them for. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Marcus...more49minPlay
October 27, 2021Vaguely Scientific Episode #82: Vaguely Spooky 4 - Monsters in Your ClosetIn this extra spooky episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel and Spooky Dave to discuss what ectoplasm even is. It's probably delicious. Then, we try to figure out why there are monsters under the bed and in the closet trying to scare me so bad. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joel, David...more41minPlay
October 13, 2021Vaguely Scientific #81: Russian Nesting Doll EarthIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris to discuss what would happen if the Earth would suddenly stop rotating or if it should suddenly stop revolving around the sun. Everyone would probably die! Then, we talk about the Vulcan nerve pinch and how that might work. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Chris...more48minPlay
September 29, 2021Vaguely Scientific #80: Turbo Teen! Remember Him?In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discuss whether or not the Flash can run up a 90 degree wall. You know, physics. Then, we look back on Turbo Teen, beloved 80's cartoon, and try to figure out how his whole body would work. It's messy. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joe...more46minPlay
September 15, 2021Vaguely Scientific #79: The Miyagi FilesIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Kelly to discuss whether or not Miyagi-san's training in The Karate Kid would have been more effective if he wasn't so doggone elusive about what he was doing. Then, we ask whether or not a conspiracy theorist like Fox Mulder in The X-Files would ever actually get into the FBI. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Kelly...more41minPlay
September 08, 2021Vaguely Extra #8: Outtakes Five-everNow that we're barreling boldly into our fourth year, check out some of the best outtakes from the first half of our third year!...more24minPlay
September 01, 2021Vaguely Scientific #78: Centaur Mating SeasonIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly and Justin to discuss what might happen if you cross-bred a centaur and a minotaur, or perhaps a half-elf and a half-orc. Or really any weird fantasy pairing. Then, we eye up some of history's greatest pantheons of gods and determine which gods had realistic power sets and which ones did not. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin, Aly...more56minPlay
August 18, 2021Vaguely Scientific #77: The Left Hand of the Human TorchIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Brian to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being left-handed. It's more than just buying the right scissors! Then, we take a look at Thor and the Human Torch and try to figure out how an average human could be modified to use those powers without dying horribly. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Brian...more49minPlay
August 04, 2021Vaguely Scientific #76: The Vampire/Werewolf/Prinny(?) WarsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joinedy by Adam to try to get to the bottom of the great vampire/werewolf wars. Will we broker peace? Of course not. Then, we look at the exploding Prinny characters from the video game Disgaea and try to find other exploding animals in nature. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Adam...more56minPlay
July 21, 2021Vaguely Scientific #75: How Do You Read Someone's Teeth?In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Catherine to discuss how one goes about reading a person. It's a bit more involved than stapling a note to their forehead! Then, we open wide and crack the enamel on one of life's greatest mysteries: why do we (only) have two sets of teeth? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Catherine...more48minPlay
FAQs about Vaguely Scientific:How many episodes does Vaguely Scientific have?The podcast currently has 211 episodes available.