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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 222 episodes available.
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
February 19, 2020Vaguely Scientific #38: Live And Let the Man with the GoldenEye Love MeIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Marcus to discuss the most ridiculous doomsday scenarios ever devised in a James Bond movie. Then, we all become animals for 20 years, but we get to decide which one we become. What will give us the best chance for survival, happiness, or overall enjoyment? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Marcus...more44minPlay
February 05, 2020Vaguely Scientific #37: HippopoctopusamusIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Andy to discuss what might happen if everything in the universe were to double in size. As usual, we would all probably die. Then, we kitbash different animals together to make some truly outlandish hybrids. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Andy...more42minPlay
January 22, 2020Vaguely Scientific #36: You Can't Have Purple Eye LasersIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to discuss how eye lasers work, both the kind that zap your lens and the kind that zap outwards towards other people. Then, we get into a deep philosophical debate about colors and how they're entirely pointless. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathan...more41minPlay
January 08, 2020Vaguely Scientific #35: We Made All of the Internet Mad at OnceIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Ryan to discuss whether or not we should chat with all those wild aliens that we've definitely for sure found. Then, we mash together Star Wars and Star Trek just to spite the entire internet. We can feel your hatred... Panelists: Jim, Derek, Ryan...more43minPlay
January 01, 2020Vaguely Extra #3: Outtakes Part 2Happy Near Year! To help you ease into the new year, enjoy these outtakes, which were wisely clipped from episodes 14-26. And remember, hindsight is 2020....more26minPlay
December 25, 2019Vaguely Scientific #34: The Last Son of ChristmasIn 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...more34minPlay
December 11, 2019Vaguely Scientific #33: PhilanthrolycanthropyIn 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...more36minPlay
November 27, 2019Vaguely Scientific #32: Breaking Your Bones: A PrimerIn 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...more40minPlay
November 13, 2019Vaguely Scientific #31: Talking About Aliens TalkingIn 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...more42minPlay
FAQs about Vaguely Scientific:How many episodes does Vaguely Scientific have?The podcast currently has 222 episodes available.