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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.
August 23, 2023Vaguely Extra #12: Episode 88 Bonus QuestionWay back in Episode 88 (Justin: Time), we had actually planned and recorded a whole third question. However, we had so much other content from the first two questions that we had to cut it for time. So here it is in all of its glory! ...more12minPlay
August 16, 2023Vaguely Scientific #129: Political MosquitoesIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Catherine to talk about viewing our dreams using fancy pants technology. Then, we exterminate all mosquitoes! But is that a very good idea? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Catherine...more57minPlay
August 02, 2023Vaguely Scientific #128: That Sinking FeelingIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sierra to discuss building a city on the bottom of the ocean. Then, we 3D print a delicious steak dinner! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Sierra...more52minPlay
July 19, 2023Vaguely Scientific #127: A Whale of a TimeIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Andy because we're all earthworms now, and we need to decide the best place to live. Then, we get swallowed by a whale and have to figure out how to live in its stomach. It's been an eventful day. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Andy...more50minPlay
July 05, 2023Vaguely Scientific #126: Think Happy Thoughts or Fall Out of the SkyIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dave to discuss what Peter Pan's pixie dust does to help people fly. Then, we go out in search of the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dave...more52minPlay
June 21, 2023Vaguely Scientific #125: Parents Are Pathological LiarsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel to talk about the weird things we tell kids to answer their seemingly easy questions. Then, we try to pave the world's roads in gold and/or cheese. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joel...more1h 0minPlay
June 07, 2023Vaguely Scientific #124: The Wandering SnowballIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discuss all of the ways that the sci-fi story The Wandering Earth would end just about all life on Earth. Then, we try to suss out why people like spicy foods so much. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joe...more1h 2minPlay
May 24, 2023Vaguely Scientific #123: 123 Is as Easy as ABCIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Mark to try to determine all of the ways King Midas would have died. Then, we pare down the alphabet, making it sleeker and more efficient. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Mark...more1h 1minPlay
May 10, 2023Vaguely Scientific #122: The Midpoint Between Gundam and MuppetsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Ryan to try to figure out how a virus could make you act drunk like in some weird Star Trek thing or whatever. Then, we ponder whether or not Tony Stark is a mech pilot and if Iron Man is a mech. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Ryan...more55minPlay
May 03, 2023Vaguely Extra #11: Lucky 7 OuttakesHey, did you ever want to hear outtakes from episodes 79-91? Well good news! Now you can! Because this episode is the outtakes from episodes 79-91. ...more49minPlay
FAQs about Vaguely Scientific:How many episodes does Vaguely Scientific have?The podcast currently has 211 episodes available.