Vaguely Scientific

In this frightening, and honestly a little greusome episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Spooky Dave and Sierra to try and figure out why people are so obsessed with serial killers. Then, we debate how many monsters you can be at once. Yes, you personally. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dave, Sierra

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Anne to discuss how we might be able to tell how old a time traveler was. This includes their chronological age and how far removed they were from their starting point! Then, we try to figure out what remnants of human civilization might be discovered by future archaeologists after we've kicked the bucket.  Panelists: Jim, Derek, Anne

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dac to discuss whether or not it'd be better to mechanically or genetically agument oneself for various reasons. None of them are probably nefarious. Then, we discuss alternate methods that Link could have used to stop the moon from falling in Majora's Mask. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dac

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel to discuss what human society might look like following an apocalypse. Then, we try to determine what the most likely "theory" of time travel might be. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joel

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin and Aly to discuss how a cryptid hospital might be run. Then, we look at the age-old question: are birds dinosaurs? Finally, we keep the dinosaur train running by debating the largest dinosaur that a grizzly bear could defeat in combat. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly, Justin

We're about to wrap up our fourth year, so before we hit that season finale, let's look back to the end of our third year! These outtakes are from the summer of 2021, so they'll dredge up all those great memories.

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Kelly to discuss the most obvious examples of the Dunning Kruger Effect in fiction. Then, we ask the age old question: are ebooks better than paper books? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Kelly

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Ryan to make the internet angry once again. In our first question, we discuss how Batman could defeat Darth Vader and the Hulk. Then, we try to figure out how to cook up some actual factual Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Ryan

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris to discuss how our world and its technology might be different if people had telekinesis. Then, we try to determine if a spaceship could ever travel faster than the speed of light. We end up hurting ourselves in our confusion.  Panelists: Jim, Derek, Chris

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by special guest Adam Savidan to discuss whether or not we would use a superpower if we knew that it was going to run out one day without warning. Then, we try to figure out how the storks get all the babies they deliver. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Adam Savidan

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to discuss the consciousness and memories of a brain transplant patient. Then, we try to figure out if a vegan would eat an Ent, which is apparently some kind of tree person from Lord of the Rings. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathan

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dave to discuss which superhero they would be if they had that mantle thrust upon them. Turns out most of their backstories are awful. Then, we try to deduce what kind of monkey Curious George is. To round out the episode, we look at whether or not gold is all that useful for our monetary systems. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dave

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Marcus to discuss what changes we could make to a standard groundhog to allow it to actually predict the weather. Then, we contemplate what kinds of strange time systems aliens might have since their planet wouldn't necessarily have a convenient day/night/moon cycle.  Panelists: Jim, Derek, Marcus

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Andy to discuss which body parts we'd really like to upgrade. Then, we try to figure out how the planet Namek from Dragonball Z could have three stars.  Panelists: Jim, Derek, Andy

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discuss the pet frog black market, which would almost certainly arise if we banned them. Then, we try to invent Pokéballs so we can cram real animals into them. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joe

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Catherine to discuss why Clifford the Big Red Dog's size is so inconsistent. It's because of the eldritch stuff. Then, we try to figure out if a song without lyrics can be funny all on its own. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Catherine

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