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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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43:04

Vaguely Scientific #38: Live And Let the Man with the...

Vaguely Scientific ·

2020/02/19

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

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41:32

Vaguely Scientific #37: Hippopoctopusamus

Vaguely Scientific ·

2020/02/05

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

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40:46

Vaguely Scientific #36: You Can't Have Purple Eye Lasers

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2020/01/22

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

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42:30

Vaguely Scientific #35: We Made All of the Internet...

Vaguely Scientific ·

2020/01/08

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

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25:46

Vaguely Extra #3: Outtakes Part 2

Vaguely Scientific ·

2020/01/01

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.

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33:30

Vaguely Scientific #34: The Last Son of Christmas

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/12/25

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

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36:00

Vaguely Scientific #33: Philanthrolycanthropy

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/12/11

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

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39:26

Vaguely Scientific #32: Breaking Your Bones: A Primer

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/11/27

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

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41:40

Vaguely Scientific #31: Talking About Aliens Talking

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/11/13

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

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55:30

Vaguely Scientific #30: Vaguely Spooky 2

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/10/30

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. Panelists: Jim, Derek, David, Justin

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14:20

Vaguely Extra #2: Batman Villains

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/10/25

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!

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39:18

Vaguely Scientific #29: Soylent Green Is Derek

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/10/16

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

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33:53

Vaguely Scientific #28: Egg on Your Face

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/10/02

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

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48:26

Vaguely Scientific #27: Happy Birthday Batman!

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/09/18

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

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44:17

Vaguely Scientific #26: This Time It's Just Raining Meat

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/09/04

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

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43:55

Vaguely Scientific #25: Alien vs. Predator vs....

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/08/21

Jim and Derek are joined by Aly to discuss why we haven't viciously stamped out that longtime scourge to mankind--the common cold. Then, we try to figure out the Xenomorph and how it achieves such an impressive kill count without actually having to see any of the things it's doing. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly

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40:44

Vaguely Scientific #24: Tons of Phalanges

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/08/07

Jim and Derek are joined once again by Andy to discuss what's inside of everyone's favorite pink puffball/eldritch horror: Kirby! Then, we try to figure out why people can't tell that Clark Kent is Superman. I mean, it's so obvious, right? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Andy

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30:50

Vaguely Scientific #23: All Hail Our Computer Overlords

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/07/24

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined once again by Addison. He's finished with his time travel shenanigans and has returned to discuss a future in which Google shutters its doors overnight. Oh no, my spreadsheets! Then, if you eat something that grew in the garden you buried that body in, are you a cannibal? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Addison

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31:39

Vaguely Scientific #22: Lunar Lunacy

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/07/10

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Big A to discuss the different ways we might go about colonizing the moon to build our first cheese factory. To keep the moon theme rolling, we tackle the conspiracy that the moon is artificial which, spoiler alert, it's not. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Big A

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37:53

Vaguely Scientific #21: Vaguely Rotten in the State...

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/06/26

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by David to discuss the scienceiest science of them all: English literature. Specifically, we debate the notion that Hamlet's madness had any method to it. Then, we have a genie infestation, and we really need to try to figure out what to store them all in. Panelists: Jim, Derek, David

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