Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Addison to finally crack the UFO conspiracy wide open. We take a look at all the different things UFOs could be if they weren't aliens. Which of course, all of them are, right? Then, we dive back into the world of experience points to determine how many levels one might gain if they were an executioner beheading people all day long. Panelists: Jim, Dere...

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Big A to try and figure out how the Rocketeer from the eponymous movie/comic book doesn't burn his stupid legs off. Then, we try to figure out what body mods we'll have to buy to safely ingest poison. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Big A

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dac to discuss why some music automatically makes you feel sad. It's not all about the lyrics! Then, we discuss addictive video games and watch those clicker numbers go up and up. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dac

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly and Jonathan to discuss the wild, confusing, and hamfisted world of Pokémon type matchups. Then, we take a look at how the carnivorous Furby hunts its prey in its natural habitat. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly, Jonathan

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dave to discuss exactly how Fire Flowers from Super Mario games are supposed to work. Not well, apparently. Then we get real metaphysical while trying to determine if our universe is merely a simulation. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dave

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Ryan to celebrate the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy! We talk about using time travel to make a fast buck, we pin down the question that goes with the answer '42,' and we determine that two heads are better than one unless your second head is useless like on a certain president of the galaxy. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Ryan

Vaguely Scientific Labs is always innovating, experimenting, and fumbling about. Join us, won't you, as we take a look back at where we've been and how it led to where we are now.

In this episode, Jim(?) and Derek(?) are joined by Justin to tackle some of those great April Fools questions we've stockpiled over the last year. Also, we drop in some great science facts mixed in with more science lies! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris to discuss what swimming in a zero gravity pool would be like. It sounds pretty sweet. Then, we dive right back into body horror as we discuss what life might be like for humans with beaks. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Chris

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Anne to discuss what the distant future of Middle Earth will look like. I hear it's literally Star Wars. Then, we pit mounted knights against centaurs in the ultimate battle of horse/person and horseperson. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Anne

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Marcus to discuss the most ridiculous doomsday scenarios ever devised in a James Bond movie. Then, we all become animals for 20 years, but we get to decide which one we become. What will give us the best chance for survival, happiness, or overall enjoyment? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Marcus

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Andy to discuss what might happen if everything in the universe were to double in size. As usual, we would all probably die. Then, we kitbash different animals together to make some truly outlandish hybrids. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Andy

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to discuss how eye lasers work, both the kind that zap your lens and the kind that zap outwards towards other people. Then, we get into a deep philosophical debate about colors and how they're entirely pointless. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathan

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Ryan to discuss whether or not we should chat with all those wild aliens that we've definitely for sure found. Then, we mash together Star Wars and Star Trek just to spite the entire internet. We can feel your hatred... Panelists: Jim, Derek, Ryan

Happy Near Year! To help you ease into the new year, enjoy these outtakes, which were wisely clipped from episodes 14-26. And remember, hindsight is 2020.

In this episode chock full of good tidings, Jim and Derek are joined by Big A to tackle your holiday questions. First, how could we safely turn a reindeer's nose into a 30,000 W light source? Then, we tackle Dr. Seuss's greatest riddle: how do you stop Christmas from coming? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Big A

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Addison to discuss the benefits of practicing werewolfery, either involuntarily or as a trade. Then, they dig deep to figure out where fantasy monsters are getting all of that sweet, sweet loot. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Addison

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris to discuss the practicality, consequences, and tragedies of building a dome over a city. Then, we journey to Duckburg to try and figure out how Scrooge McDuck dives into that money pit without shattering every bone in his body. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Chris

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly to discuss how aliens discuss things. Then, we blow the lid off of the flu shot conspiracy (spoiler: there isn't one). Finally, we cap off the episode by talking about how bad everything would be if water stopped behaving in all the strange ways water behaves. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin and David to discuss more spooky tales of terror! This year, we figure out which animals would make the best and worst familiars for a witch. Then, we revisit last year's question in which we updated movie monsters to be more realistic. This time, we tackle Frankenstein's monster, the invisible man, and the creature from the black lagoon. Panelis...

Halloween is quickly approaching, so what better time to return to Gotham City and discuss some of the greatest villains Batman has ever faced. This was originally part of episode 27, but there just wasn't enough time to include it. Enjoy!

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sierra to discuss how we can pipe food into our houses and completely cut out human contact forever. Yay! Then, we try to figure out how to swap out these cheap, human bones for some slick metal ones. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Sierra

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan, who helps them to figure out how to convert hit points and fall damage to the real world, since we have no practical way of gauging how much damage a person would take falling out of an open window, I guess. Then, we uncook an egg for science! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathan

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dave and Justin to celebrate Batman's 80th birthday! To celebrate, we discuss whether or not someone could actually become Batman. Then, we discuss the stupidest gadgets the Dark Night has ever used in the line of duty. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dave, Justin

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Marcus as they discuss which animal deserves to take the top spot on planet Earth after humans get our stupid selves killed. Then, we dive into the deep lore of the Weather Girls' Song "It's Raining Men" to really figure out what the ramifications of such an event would be. It's bad. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Marcus