Vaguely Scientific

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

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