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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.
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
April 15, 2020Vaguely Scientific #42: Molybdenum?In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Ryan to celebrate the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy! We talk about using time travel to make a fast buck, we pin down the question that goes with the answer '42,' and we determine that two heads are better than one unless your second head is useless like on a certain president of the galaxy. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Ryan...more36minPlay
April 09, 2020Vaguely Extra #4: The Story So FarVaguely Scientific Labs is always innovating, experimenting, and fumbling about. Join us, won't you, as we take a look back at where we've been and how it led to where we are now....more10minPlay
April 01, 2020Vaguely Scientific #41: Just the Right Amount of Horse TranquilizersIn this episode, Jim(?) and Derek(?) are joined by Justin to tackle some of those great April Fools questions we've stockpiled over the last year. Also, we drop in some great science facts mixed in with more science lies! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin...more44minPlay
March 18, 2020Vaguely Scientific #40: Tweets, Chirps, and HONKSIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris to discuss what swimming in a zero gravity pool would be like. It sounds pretty sweet. Then, we dive right back into body horror as we discuss what life might be like for humans with beaks. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Chris...more38minPlay
March 04, 2020Vaguely Scientific #39: Future Middle Past EarthIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Anne to discuss what the distant future of Middle Earth will look like. I hear it's literally Star Wars. Then, we pit mounted knights against centaurs in the ultimate battle of horse/person and horseperson. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Anne...more48minPlay
FAQs about Vaguely Scientific:How many episodes does Vaguely Scientific have?The podcast currently has 211 episodes available.