Vaguely Scientific

In this April Fools episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin to answer all those itty bitty nonsensical questions. And we answer them better than we usually do on the April Fools episode. Join us for all of that, plus Science Fact or Fiction and hilarious blog spam!  Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dac to discuss the ethics of self-driving car accidents. Then, we try to figure out how to make espresso without an espresso machine. Can it even be done?? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dac

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly to discuss what a dolphin civilization might look like, and whether or not they could even form one. We also get lost in some pop culture weeds, as usual. Then, we drain Loch Ness and find the monster! Maybe. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Big A to discuss how one might go about launching someone into the sun if you, say, disagreed with them on the internet. Then, we try to figure out how hard it would be to find someone who was impersonating Bigfoot out in nature.  Panelists: Jim, Derek, Big A

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Adam to discuss the oopy goopy innards of insects. They're more like us than you think! Then, we speculate about whether or not a giant hand made of ants could pick up a person and carry it away. Sounds like a great way to get ants in your pants.  Panelists: Jim, Derek, Adam

In this episode, Justin joins us to talk about some of the best and worst examples of time travel in fiction. Then, we travel to Neverland and try to figure out why time seems so wonky there.  Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Addison to discuss why octopi might really be here if they were, in fact, from outer space. Are they here as explorers? Scientists? An enemy vanguard? Hard to say. Then, we talk about how we plan on using flamethrowers and elaborate pulley systems to make D&D spells real. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Addison

In this extremely festive episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Anne to discuss whether or not the elves from Lord of the Rings sailed off the edge of the world, or if they became Santa's little helpers. Then, we try to make warm snow so that winter is a little less miserable. Finally, we discuss some of our favorite holiday traditions. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Anne

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sierra to discuss what nutritional value a planet might have if someone were to, say, eat the entire thing. Then, we talk about 100% real fruit juice and why it's 100% real lies. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Sierra

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to discuss blood types, and which blood letter grades score better on a blood test. Then, we talk about cryogenic freezing and why you shouldn't do that. Finally, we try to suss out whether Jedi are really any different than wizards. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathan

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Marcus to discuss which celestial objects we're likely to colonize as a species, and which ones we are likely to blow up. You know, as a species. Then, we start adding extra mouths to our bodies, but first we have to figure out what to use them for. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Marcus

In this extra spooky episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel and Spooky Dave to discuss what ectoplasm even is. It's probably delicious. Then, we try to figure out why there are monsters under the bed and in the closet trying to scare me so bad. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joel, David

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris to discuss what would happen if the Earth would suddenly stop rotating or if it should suddenly stop revolving around the sun. Everyone would probably die! Then, we talk about the Vulcan nerve pinch and how that might work. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Chris

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discuss whether or not the Flash can run up a 90 degree wall. You know, physics. Then, we look back on Turbo Teen, beloved 80's cartoon, and try to figure out how his whole body would work. It's messy. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joe

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Kelly to discuss whether or not Miyagi-san's training in The Karate Kid would have been more effective if he wasn't so doggone elusive about what he was doing. Then, we ask whether or not a conspiracy theorist like Fox Mulder in The X-Files would ever actually get into the FBI. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Kelly

Now that we're barreling boldly into our fourth year, check out some of the best outtakes from the first half of our third year!

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly and Justin to discuss what might happen if you cross-bred a centaur and a minotaur, or perhaps a half-elf and a half-orc. Or really any weird fantasy pairing. Then, we eye up some of history's greatest pantheons of gods and determine which gods had realistic power sets and which ones did not. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin, Aly

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Brian to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being left-handed. It's more than just buying the right scissors! Then, we take a look at Thor and the Human Torch and try to figure out how an average human could be modified to use those powers without dying horribly. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Brian

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joinedy by Adam to try to get to the bottom of the great vampire/werewolf wars. Will we broker peace? Of course not. Then, we look at the exploding Prinny characters from the video game Disgaea and try to find other exploding animals in nature. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Adam

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Catherine to discuss how one goes about reading a person. It's a bit more involved than stapling a note to their forehead! Then, we open wide and crack the enamel on one of life's greatest mysteries: why do we (only) have two sets of teeth? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Catherine

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to discuss Hobbit society, culture, and stature. Turns out they're short. Then, we look at the composition of dragon scales so that we may more effectively tell our dragon tales. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathan

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Anne. We try to figure out the simplest way to convince folks that we were wizards if we should somehow go back in time. Then, we revisit the question as to why people seem so drawn to fortune telling. Granted, we do an immensely lousy job of defining what "fortune telling" is, but it leads to some interesting places! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Anne

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discuss why blaster shots are visible in the Star Wars universe. Pew pew! Then, we use all these spare nuclear warheads lying around to make a pizza. The plutonium gives it that extra little zing! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joe

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Marcus to revisit an old question. Long ago, we asked what animal we would like to live as for 20 years. Now, we're discussing what strange habits and lifestyles we'd have picked up once those 20 years were up. Then, we add giant robots to all sports! It makes them better, I'm sure!

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel to discuss whether Star Trek transporters are actually secret murder pods. Then we try to figure out whether Thanos's snap in the MCU would actually accomplish anything resembling peace. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joel