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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.
May 22, 2024Vaguely Scientific #149: Elisha Otis Is WorthyIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dave to discuss whether or not elevators are worthy enough to lift Thor's hammer. Then, we discuss what is more ridiculous--hollow Earth or flat Earth. Not that they're not both ridiculous. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dave...more56minPlay
May 08, 2024Vaguely Scientific #148: Being Kind to the T-RexesIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to discuss which dinosaur species could cause the most ecological damage if we brought it back to life? Then, what is computer hacking really like? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathan...more55minPlay
April 24, 2024Vaguely Scientific #147: A Whole Other CannibalismIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly to talk about how delicious human-shaped creatures like Saiyans and elves must be. Then, we ascribe genres to our favorite animals. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly...more1h 9minPlay
April 10, 2024Vaguely Scientific #146: All the Real Life PokémonIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dac to discuss which Pokémon could exist in the real world. Then, we flip that question on its head to talk about which animals could be Pokémon. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dac...more59minPlay
March 27, 2024Vaguely Scientific #145: Indeterminately Research-BasedIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin to answer those fun and silly April Fools-style questions. Oh, sorry. I meant to say that Mark and Jonathan are joined by Justin to answer those very serious and normal science-based questions. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin, Mark(?), Jonathan(?)...more1h 5minPlay
March 13, 2024Vaguely Scientific #144: You'd Be a Human on Jupiter in the Clouds DeadIn this episode, Jeremiah joins us for the first time(?) to discuss how a shrink ray might work. Then, we try to determine how long a dead body could float around in outer space before decomposing. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jeremiah ...more53minPlay
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
FAQs about Vaguely Scientific:How many episodes does Vaguely Scientific have?The podcast currently has 211 episodes available.