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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 196 episodes available.
September 02, 2020Vaguely Scientific #52: Mermaids Skip Leg DayIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly and Justin to attempt to dissect (figuratively) the anatomy of a mermaid. Then, we dive deep into the world of cryptids to determine which one is most likely to exist out there. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly, Justin...more1h 3minPlay
August 19, 2020Vaguely Scientific #51: Feeding Bugs to Jonathan Taylor ThomasIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Kelly to discuss the logistics of finally getting that Death Star built so we can blow up Uranus and finally end that dumb joke. Then, we try to figure out how many bugs Simba would have to eat to stay alive during lion adolescence. It's a lot. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Kelly...more37minPlay
August 05, 2020Vaguely Scientific #50: An Extra Eight Hours of Fun TimeIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris to discuss all the spectacular ways we could stop our most severe weather. Bring along your favorite thermonuclear device for this one! Then, we try to figure out how to make sleep obsolete, because it's a really pointless pastime. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Chris...more45minPlay
July 22, 2020Vaguely Scientific #49: The Wrong Sword for the JobIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Adam to discuss whether or not you could cut straight through a tree with a sword. Don't try this at home! And if you do, don't blame us. Then, we put mecha vs. mecha in a fight for mobile suit superiority. Who will come out on top? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Adam...more49minPlay
July 08, 2020Vaguely Scientific #48: Magic Is Just Science for NerdsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin to discuss which magic systems in fiction are the most realistic. Then, we veer way off on a tangent about stage magic that's both enlightening and riveting! To round out this extra long episode, we revisit multiple heads and try to dissect the mess that is the chimera. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin...more58minPlay
June 24, 2020Vaguely Scientific #47: Unidentified Flying Executioner BladesIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Addison to finally crack the UFO conspiracy wide open. We take a look at all the different things UFOs could be if they weren't aliens. Which of course, all of them are, right? Then, we dive back into the world of experience points to determine how many levels one might gain if they were an executioner beheading people all day long. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Addison...more45minPlay
June 10, 2020Vaguely Scientific #46: Public Service AnnouncementIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Big A to try and figure out how the Rocketeer from the eponymous movie/comic book doesn't burn his stupid legs off. Then, we try to figure out what body mods we'll have to buy to safely ingest poison. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Big A ...more35minPlay
May 27, 2020Vaguely Scientific #45: Sad Songs, Sadder Video GamesIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dac to discuss why some music automatically makes you feel sad. It's not all about the lyrics! Then, we discuss addictive video games and watch those clicker numbers go up and up. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dac...more44minPlay
May 13, 2020Vaguely Scientific #44: Rock, Paper, FurbyIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly and Jonathan to discuss the wild, confusing, and hamfisted world of Pokémon type matchups. Then, we take a look at how the carnivorous Furby hunts its prey in its natural habitat. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly, Jonathan...more46minPlay
April 29, 2020Vaguely Scientific #43: Bowser's Secret Nuclear DumpIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dave to discuss exactly how Fire Flowers from Super Mario games are supposed to work. Not well, apparently. Then we get real metaphysical while trying to determine if our universe is merely a simulation. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dave...more37minPlay
FAQs about Vaguely Scientific:How many episodes does Vaguely Scientific have?The podcast currently has 196 episodes available.