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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 195 episodes available.
February 28, 2024Vaguely Scientific #143: Derek Has a BreakthroughIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel to discuss putting fun computer chips into our brains! Then, we take a deep breath and dive into a world where humans no longer had to breathe. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joel...more1h 2minPlay
February 14, 2024Vaguely Scientific #142: What's the Point of Chess, Really?In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris to discuss why we would want to program a computer to be good at chess. Then, we talk about non-carbon-based life forms and what those might look like. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Chris...more58minPlay
January 31, 2024Vaguely Scientific #141: Let's Not Burn Down the InternetIn this episode, Big A returns to talk about what kinds of wild things would happen if the internet were to suddenly shut down. Then, we look at artificial islands and whether or not that whole thing is worth the effort. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Big A...more56minPlay
January 17, 2024Vaguely Scientific #140: More Glaives in More ThingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Adam to figure out how to jam humans into carnivorous plants. Then, we look at how fictional weapons were inspired by real weapons. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Adam...more1h 12minPlay
January 03, 2024Vaguely Scientific #139: A Polar Bear in Every KitchenIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin to discuss where Jörmungandr might be hiding. He's a beefy snek! Then, where's the nearest bear? It's much closer than you think! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin...more52minPlay
December 20, 2023Vaguely Scientific #138: Everybody Is Committed to Snow WarIn this festive episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Anne to discuss what the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future get up to when they're not bothering Scrooge. They gotta keep busy somehow. Then, could there be a real snowball war? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Anne...more1hPlay
December 06, 2023Vaguely Scientific #137: All Words Are Made Up and Don't MatterIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sydney to discuss all the different sizes of rocks. Riveting! Then, we contemplate what flavor our teeth are. Finally, what are we thinking about and, more importantly, how are we thinking about it? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Sydney...more57minPlay
November 22, 2023Vaguely Scientific #136: Chicken Tastes Like EverythingIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discuss why people say that everything tastes like chicken. Then, we analyze the anatomy of many sci-fi aliens. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joe...more58minPlay
November 08, 2023Vaguely Scientific #135: Chucking Hammers in LavaIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Mark to discuss what superheroes might work best to avert historical disasters. Then, we try to figure out what exactly volcanologists do. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Mark...more1h 2minPlay
October 25, 2023Vaguely Scientific #134: Vaguely Spooky 6 - A Bloody CravingIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Brian and Spooky Dave to talk about why vampires drink human blood and not, say, a horse's blood. Then, could a War of the Worlds-style panic happen today? Finally, we discuss our favorite Halloween costumes of days gone by. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Brian, Dave...more59minPlay
FAQs about Vaguely Scientific:How many episodes does Vaguely Scientific have?The podcast currently has 195 episodes available.