Vaguely Scientific
Vaguely Scientific
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 lack thereof) to tackle these questions in a manner that can only be described as "vaguely scientific."
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21 de oct. de 2026
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Episodios
Vaguely Scientific #139: A Polar Bear in Every Kitchen 03.01.2024 51:50
In 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
Vaguely Scientific #138: Everybody Is Committed to Snow War 20.12.2023 59:57
In 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
Vaguely Scientific #137: All Words Are Made Up and Don't Matter 06.12.2023 56:03
In 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
Vaguely Scientific #136: Chicken Tastes Like Everything 22.11.2023 57:04
In 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
Vaguely Scientific #135: Chucking Hammers in Lava 08.11.2023 1:02:00
In 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
Vaguely Scientific #134: Vaguely Spooky 6 - A Bloody Craving 25.10.2023 58:11
In 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
Vaguely Scientific #133: Strong Lawn Feelings 11.10.2023 1:00:35
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Adam to discuss how humans might be able to get wings and if they could use them. Then, we talk about how stupid grass lawns are. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Adam
Vaguely Scientific #132: Captain All of the Elements 27.09.2023 1:03:24
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to discuss whether there's any relation between the Pokémon Kabutops and Scyther. Then, what kinds of weird powers could we gain if we were able to manipulate the elements of the periodic table in the same way cartoon characters can manipulate earth, fire, water, and wind? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathan
Vaguely Scientific #131: Calzone Earth 13.09.2023 50:28
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dac to try and figure out where Charmander's fire and Squirtle's water come from. Then, what would happen if Earth were to suddenly become flat? Everyone would probably die. But what else? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dac
Vaguely Scientific #130: Vampire Entrapment Laws 30.08.2023 1:01:33
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin and Aly to try to figure out what Scooby Snacks are made out of. Then, we tackle the most vital law enforcement question of our time: can a vampire cop enter your house without permission? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly, Justin
Vaguely Extra #12: Episode 88 Bonus Question 23.08.2023 11:46
Way 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!
Vaguely Scientific #129: Political Mosquitoes 16.08.2023 56:59
In 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
Vaguely Scientific #128: That Sinking Feeling 02.08.2023 51:03
In 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
Vaguely Scientific #127: A Whale of a Time 19.07.2023 49:53
In 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
Vaguely Scientific #126: Think Happy Thoughts or Fall Out of the Sky 05.07.2023 51:09
In 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
Vaguely Scientific #125: Parents Are Pathological Liars 21.06.2023 1:00:00
In 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
Vaguely Scientific #124: The Wandering Snowball 07.06.2023 1:01:44
In 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
Vaguely Scientific #123: 123 Is as Easy as ABC 24.05.2023 1:00:11
In 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
Vaguely Scientific #122: The Midpoint Between Gundam and Muppets 10.05.2023 55:00
In 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
Vaguely Extra #11: Lucky 7 Outtakes 03.05.2023 48:57
Hey, 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.
Vaguely Scientific #121: Too Tired to Discuss It Properly 26.04.2023 50:27
In this episode, Anne joins us to theorize whether or not there was an industrial civilization on Earth before us. Then, we tiredly discuss why we always try to discuss complex topics when we're tired. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Anne
Vaguely Scientific #120: The Various Sogginess of Your Human Body 12.04.2023 56:56
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly to discuss whether or not humans can feel wetness. Senses are weird. Then, we try to bring extinct animals back to life! There's ethics, probably. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly
Vaguely Scientific #119: 'Ere, 'Ese Are Some Goats 29.03.2023 1:26:10
In this April Fools episode, Jim(?) and Derek(?) are joined by Justin and Jeremiah to play Science Fact or Fiction, answer inane questions that are mostly just song lyrics, and skim through the best blog spam of the year! Panelists: Jim, Dere, Justin, Jeremiah
Vaguely Scientific #118: Ground Beef 15.03.2023 41:17
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Brian to try to calculate how many hit points the Earth has. Then, we try to figure out why Naruto and his friends run so weird. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Brian
Vaguely Scientific #117: Portable Wormholes 01.03.2023 54:46
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel to discuss how the Doctor's regeneration might work in a biological sense, and whether or not it would change their personality. Then, we dive into the Bag of Holding from D&D and try to figure that whole thing out. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joel
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