Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly to discuss how society might be different if it was composed entirely of invisible people. And yes, we're just going to assume invisible people would work. It makes it easier. Then, we dive into a thought experiment as we discuss what our individual Pokémon gyms would look like. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Big A to discuss what the "Wild West" of Mars might look like as our colonization efforts ramp up. Then, we discuss how one might go about playing Rocket League with real cars. Move over, Top Gear! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Big A

In this extra long April Fools episode, Derek and Jim are joined by Anne and Justin to completely mangle the scientific method and answer questions using as LITTLE science as possible! Science Fact or Fiction returns as well, along with a smattering of the best spambot posts of the year! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin, Anne

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris to discuss which organs we should be taking out in order to streamline things in our bodies. Then, we suss out what would happen if magic were to suddenly become real in our modern age. The answer may not surprise you! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Chris

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Ryan to earn the internet's forgiveness. As such, we reconcile the differences between Star Wars and Star Trek (and decide who would win in a fight). Then, we build a quaint little life in a bottomless pit, falling forever until we run out of food and die. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Ryan

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Addison to discuss how best to arm oneself during the coming zombie apocalypse. Then, we get deeply metaphysical and philosophical when we try to forcibly enter... The Twilight Zone. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Addison

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dac and David to discuss how the machines get the image data for our bodies and ascribe those to us in the Matrix. Then, we debate the ideal bonus limb and where it should go on our body. Panelists: Jim, Derek, David, Dac

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly to discuss which animal species should be uplifted to human intelligence. Then, we explain how one might stop an alien parasite from taking over their brain if you would want to do something that foolish. Also, we talk a lot about Animorphs. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Adam to discuss whether or not you could use gemstones to enhance the power of a shield. Then, we try to figure out at approximately what age all of our immortal listeners will quit aging. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Adam

Start the year off right by listening to all the material that ended up on the cutting room floor from the back half of season two. Some of it's funny, some of it's interesting, and some of it is interesting AND funny!

In this festive episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Andy to brainstorm how to booby trap their houses to dissuade bandits from stealing presents. Then, we deduce what Santa's reindeer would become if they turned into their namesakes. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Andy

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discuss whether or not Protista should be a kingdom. Then, we discuss whether or not Pluto should be made back into a planet. So basically the same question, but on a matter of scale! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joe

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to discuss how our favorite sports would be different if the forces that affect our universe were to change. Also, we don't have favorite sports and don't know anything about sports. Then, we talk about something we do know about: cats! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathan

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Brian to discuss how to perform a suplex when in zero gravity. Then, we discuss the respective digestive tracts of Kirby and Yoshi. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Brian

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dave and Marcus to discuss why vampires can't be seen in a mirror, which is odd when you think about how well coiffed their hair always is. Then, we try to figure out how to become mad scientists (not that we weren't already). Finally, we spill our guts out about some of our own irrational fears. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dave, Marcus

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Anne to discuss whether or not Birnam Wood could actually come to Dunsinane as it does in Macbeth (and other ways it might have gone down). Then, we take a look at some of the lost cities of the world and try to figure out whether or not they actually existed. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Anne

In this bonus episode, Derek sits down and attempts to analyze the sudden dramatic increase in interest in fortune telling.

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Big A to discuss what Back to the Future Part 2 actually predicted correctly. Then, we go back in time and kill as many people as possible to create huge tangents in our timelines! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Big A

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sierra to try and determine just how much food someone can eat until they explode. Then, we take a look at what might happen if a group of people are filmed for years on end. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Sierra

It's Labor Day (at least in the US)! Cap off your long weekend with some of our outtakes from the first half of our second year.

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly and Justin to attempt to dissect (figuratively) the anatomy of a mermaid. Then, we dive deep into the world of cryptids to determine which one is most likely to exist out there. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly, Justin

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Kelly to discuss the logistics of finally getting that Death Star built so we can blow up Uranus and finally end that dumb joke. Then, we try to figure out how many bugs Simba would have to eat to stay alive during lion adolescence. It's a lot. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Kelly

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris to discuss all the spectacular ways we could stop our most severe weather. Bring along your favorite thermonuclear device for this one! Then, we try to figure out how to make sleep obsolete, because it's a really pointless pastime. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Chris

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Adam to discuss whether or not you could cut straight through a tree with a sword. Don't try this at home! And if you do, don't blame us. Then, we put mecha vs. mecha in a fight for mobile suit superiority. Who will come out on top? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Adam

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin to discuss which magic systems in fiction are the most realistic. Then, we veer way off on a tangent about stage magic that's both enlightening and riveting! To round out this extra long episode, we revisit multiple heads and try to dissect the mess that is the chimera. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin