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Vaguely Scientific

Vaguely Scientific

Our panelists answer audience-submitted questions that range from the serious to the ridiculous using as much science as they can muster! Hosts Jim, Derek, and a rotating panel use their expertise (or lack thereof) to tackle these questions in a manner that can only be described as "vaguely scientific."

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All Episodes

49:56

Vaguely Scientific #55: The Scottish Episode

Vaguely Scientific ·

2020/10/14

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

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09:12

Vaguely Extra #6: Derek's Take on the Fortune Telling...

Vaguely Scientific ·

2020/10/08

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

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47:01

Vaguely Scientific #54: It's Your Kids, Marty! They...

Vaguely Scientific ·

2020/09/30

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

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45:16

Vaguely Scientific #53: Pop Goes the Tummy

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2020/09/16

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

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32:39

Vaguely Extra #5: Outtakes the Third

Vaguely Scientific ·

2020/09/07

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.

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01:02:17

Vaguely Scientific #52: Mermaids Skip Leg Day

Vaguely Scientific ·

2020/09/02

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

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36:26

Vaguely Scientific #51: Feeding Bugs to Jonathan...

Vaguely Scientific ·

2020/08/19

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

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44:46

Vaguely Scientific #50: An Extra Eight Hours of Fun Time

Vaguely Scientific ·

2020/08/05

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

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48:01

Vaguely Scientific #49: The Wrong Sword for the Job

Vaguely Scientific ·

2020/07/22

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

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57:47

Vaguely Scientific #48: Magic Is Just Science for Nerds

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2020/07/08

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

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44:04

Vaguely Scientific #47: Unidentified Flying...

Vaguely Scientific ·

2020/06/24

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, Derek, Addison

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34:19

Vaguely Scientific #46: Public Service Announcement

Vaguely Scientific ·

2020/06/10

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

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43:50

Vaguely Scientific #45: Sad Songs, Sadder Video Games

Vaguely Scientific ·

2020/05/27

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

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45:59

Vaguely Scientific #44: Rock, Paper, Furby

Vaguely Scientific ·

2020/05/13

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

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36:27

Vaguely Scientific #43: Bowser's Secret Nuclear Dump

Vaguely Scientific ·

2020/04/29

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

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35:33

Vaguely Scientific #42: Molybdenum?

Vaguely Scientific ·

2020/04/15

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

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09:02

Vaguely Extra #4: The Story So Far

Vaguely Scientific ·

2020/04/09

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.

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43:31

Vaguely Scientific #41: Just the Right Amount of...

Vaguely Scientific ·

2020/04/01

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

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37:40

Vaguely Scientific #40: Tweets, Chirps, and HONKS

Vaguely Scientific ·

2020/03/18

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

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47:31

Vaguely Scientific #39: Future Middle Past Earth

Vaguely Scientific ·

2020/03/04

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

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