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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 19, 2025Vaguely Scientific #188: A Good Ghost HostIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Anne to discuss which appliances would be really obnoxious if a ghost inhabited them. Then, could we erase an entire species from the fossil record? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Anne...more1h 6minPlay
November 05, 2025Vaguely Scientific #187: Super Saiyan God ParticleIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dac to talk about the physics of Dragonball Z type energy beams. Turns out it's weirder than we thought. Then, if we had to hide a paperclip from a detective for an entire week, how badly would we do? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dac...more59minPlay
October 22, 2025Vaguely Scientific #186: Vaguely Spooky 8 - DreamscapesIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Mark and Spooky Dave to try and figure out how Freddy Krueger would kill us each individually. Then, why can't we kill slashers? It'd make our lives so much easier. And to round out our spooky episode, what scary media do we like best? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Mark, Spooky Dave...more1h 7minPlay
October 08, 2025Vaguely Scientific #185: A Parade on Aircraft CarriersIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris because he knows a lot about explosions, and we need to use all of these weapons of mass destruction to terraform a planet. Then, how do we build a bridge across the entire ocean? It doesn't matter which ocean, really. Any will do. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Chris...more58minPlay
September 24, 2025Vaguely Scientific #184: Wood Isn't Brave EnoughIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to try and figure out why wood doesn't just melt when it gets hot. Then, we talk about the types of pain that a totally invulnerable person may (or may not) experience. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathan...more1h 4minPlay
September 10, 2025Vaguely Scientific #183: A Labyrinth with Sticky WallsIn this episode, JIm and Derek are joined by Justin and Aly to discuss whether we should build a separate internet. Honestly, it seems like a good idea on paper. Then, how can we make the labyrinth a more effective trap using modern technology? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin, Aly...more1h 8minPlay
August 27, 2025Vaguely Scientific #182: Turn Down the Brightness of Your MoonIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Hunter to try and figure out why it's so doggone hard to take a good picture of the moon. Then, we look into some... unorthodox methods of generating electricity. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Hunter...more58minPlay
August 13, 2025Vaguely Scientific #181: Solid, Liquid, and Gas ConsonantsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Mark to determine if the letter R is actually secretly a vowel. Then, what should pirates stick on their limbs instead of hook hands and peg legs? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Mark...more55minPlay
July 30, 2025Vaguely Scientific #180: Sonic Breathes Carbon MonoxideIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discuss which Moon landing conspiracy theories are actually the most compelling. Then, could Sonic the Hedgehog actually breathe huge bubbles underwater to keep going? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joe...more1hPlay
July 16, 2025Vaguely Scientific #179: We're All Connected to MooseIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly to discuss what Spider Man's Spider Sense actually is. Then, which real world animals have not yet been been the basis for a Pokémon yet? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly...more1h 8minPlay
FAQs about Vaguely Scientific:How many episodes does Vaguely Scientific have?The podcast currently has 211 episodes available.