Vaguely Scientific

By Vaguely Scientific

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

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The podcast currently has 196 episodes available.

Vaguely Scientific episodes:

December 25, 2019 Vaguely Scientific #34: The Last Son of Christmas
In this episode chock full of good tidings, Jim and Derek are joined by Big A to tackle your holiday questions. First, how could we safely turn a reindeer's nose into a 30,000 W light source? Then, we tackle Dr. Seuss's greatest riddle: how do you stop Christmas from coming?
Panelists: Jim, Derek, Big A
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34min
December 11, 2019 Vaguely Scientific #33: Philanthrolycanthropy
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Addison to discuss the benefits of practicing werewolfery, either involuntarily or as a trade. Then, they dig deep to figure out where fantasy monsters are getting all of that sweet, sweet loot.
Panelists: Jim, Derek, Addison
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36min
November 27, 2019 Vaguely Scientific #32: Breaking Your Bones: A Primer
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris to discuss the practicality, consequences, and tragedies of building a dome over a city. Then, we journey to Duckburg to try and figure out how Scrooge McDuck dives into that money pit without shattering every bone in his body.
Panelists: Jim, Derek, Chris
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40min
November 13, 2019 Vaguely Scientific #31: Talking About Aliens Talking
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly to discuss how aliens discuss things. Then, we blow the lid off of the flu shot conspiracy (spoiler: there isn't one). Finally, we cap off the episode by talking about how bad everything would be if water stopped behaving in all the strange ways water behaves.
Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly
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42min
October 30, 2019 Vaguely Scientific #30: Vaguely Spooky 2
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin and David to discuss more spooky tales of terror! This year, we figure out which animals would make the best and worst familiars for a witch. Then, we revisit last year's question in which we updated movie monsters to be more realistic. This time, we tackle Frankenstein's monster, the invisible man, and the creature from the black lagoon.
Panelists: Jim, Derek, David, Justin
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56min
October 25, 2019 Vaguely Extra #2: Batman Villains
Halloween is quickly approaching, so what better time to return to Gotham City and discuss some of the greatest villains Batman has ever faced. This was originally part of episode 27, but there just wasn't enough time to include it. Enjoy!
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15min
October 16, 2019 Vaguely Scientific #29: Soylent Green Is Derek
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sierra to discuss how we can pipe food into our houses and completely cut out human contact forever. Yay! Then, we try to figure out how to swap out these cheap, human bones for some slick metal ones.
Panelists: Jim, Derek, Sierra
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40min
October 02, 2019 Vaguely Scientific #28: Egg on Your Face
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan, who helps them to figure out how to convert hit points and fall damage to the real world, since we have no practical way of gauging how much damage a person would take falling out of an open window, I guess. Then, we uncook an egg for science!
Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathan
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34min
September 18, 2019 Vaguely Scientific #27: Happy Birthday Batman!
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dave and Justin to celebrate Batman's 80th birthday! To celebrate, we discuss whether or not someone could actually become Batman. Then, we discuss the stupidest gadgets the Dark Night has ever used in the line of duty.
Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dave, Justin
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49min
September 04, 2019 Vaguely Scientific #26: This Time It's Just Raining Meat
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Marcus as they discuss which animal deserves to take the top spot on planet Earth after humans get our stupid selves killed. Then, we dive into the deep lore of the Weather Girls' Song "It's Raining Men" to really figure out what the ramifications of such an event would be. It's bad.

Panelists: Jim, Derek, Marcus

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45min

FAQs about Vaguely Scientific:

How many episodes does Vaguely Scientific have?

The podcast currently has 196 episodes available.