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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

09:43

Vaguely Extra #1: Early Outtakes

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/06/21

In celebration of the first day of summer, we dust off some of the best outtakes from the first six months of the podcast!

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34:17

Vaguely Scientific #20: Humans Are Garbage; Robots...

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/06/12

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Ryan to discuss how putting your brain in a robot body would get you exiled from both human society and robotkind. Then, we delve deeper into the world of beep boops by deciding if we want to be a cyborg in a fantasy setting or a wizard in a sci-fi one. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Ryan

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36:21

Vaguely Scientific #19: A Chilly Reception

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/05/29

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined once more by Marcus to discuss what would happen if all of the water in the world froze. Brr! Then we discuss what kinds of tools we might be able to cobble together out of ice since that's all we're really going to have access to after this cataclysm. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Marcus

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38:29

Vaguely Scientific #18: It's Raining Bast and Anubis

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/05/15

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin to discuss how to bring the diabolical weather machine from General Hospital (yes, the soap opera) to life! Then, we contemplate the anatomy, vocal skills, and communication prowess of the Egyptian gods. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin

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38:58

Vaguely Scientific #17: You Sound Just Terrible

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/05/01

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by David to really drive home the point that everyone's voice is garbage. Then, we get topical by discussing what might happen in a world where superheroes actually existed. Panelists: Jim, Derek, David

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44:32

Vaguely Scientific #16: No Hippos, Interestingly Enough

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/04/17

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly to discuss what would happen if animals and humans lived side by side as best friends and we trained them for horrible battle. Then, we chat about some of the coolest mythological creatures and their real world counterparts. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly

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42:37

Vaguely Scientific #15: Polar Bears Could Be Fish

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/04/03

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin to discuss a smattering of smaller questions, from the true identities of the hosts to the myriad reasons why you're sandwiching wrong. Laugh, cry, and have other approximately human emotions along with the cast on this lovely April Fools episode. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin

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37:31

Vaguely Scientific #14: Chromoso-My-Gosh

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/03/20

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Big A to discuss whether or not clones count as people. We keep that theme rolling into question two, where we look at whether or not we can hack our genetic code so that we're even better than we already are. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Big A

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35:50

Vaguely Scientific #13: Addison 3: Dinosaurs in Black

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2019/03/06

In this episode, Addison returns to face his greatest challenge--a trip back to the Jurassic to survive as long as humanly possible. Then, we try to unearth the secret origins of the technologies supplied to us by the Men in Black. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Addison

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36:01

Vaguely Scientific #12: The Stupidest Dragon on the...

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/02/20

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to discuss all the different ways that dragons can kill people with their breath. Then, we round out this episode by taking a trip to the cubed planet and smoothing over its gravitational issues. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathan

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35:16

Vaguely Scientific #11: By the Light of the...

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/02/06

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Marcus to discuss whether it's a good idea to fundamentally and catastrophically alter the mass balance of the Earth system. It's probably fine. Then, we give the DC superhero Animal Man a power boost to rival any Silver Age power creep. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Marcus

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32:33

Vaguely Scientific #10: How to Train Your...

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/01/23

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Anne to discuss the perfect, utopian world of self-driving cars, in which I can sleep an extra 45 minutes every day! Then, before we can slay a dragon, we have to make sure we're not violating any endangered species acts. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Anne

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46:57

Vaguely Scientific #9: A Fractal of Horses

Vaguely Scientific ·

2019/01/09

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined once again by Aly and Justin to discuss how very badly put together centaurs really are. Then, we answer the age-old question: is there Life On Mars? And finally, we take a hard, scientific look at how Bigfoot's appearance on the world stage would change everything forever. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly, Justin

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30:55

Vaguely Scientific #8: Two Snowmen, a Santa, and a...

Vaguely Scientific ·

2018/12/26

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined once more by Big A to discuss some of the hottest holiday questions around. First, is Frosty's consciousness transferable, or can you mass produce a snowman army with his top hat? Secondly, just how does Santa get to every house in one night? And finally, we round out the episode with some holiday cheer when we discuss which seasonal tunes are our favorites. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Big A

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31:00

Vaguely Scientific #7: Addison 2: The Great Brain...

Vaguely Scientific ·

2018/12/12

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Addison once again to discuss whether or not Earth would go to war with its space colonies. Spoiler alert: Yes. Then, we try to figure out how to read all the juiciest gossip straight out of someone's mind. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Addison

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33:45

Vaguely Scientific #6: Faster Than a Speeding Gundam

Vaguely Scientific ·

2018/11/28

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by AndyBeef and attempt to reconcile Star Wars and Star Trek physics and (hopefully) get to the space mall before it closes. Then, we really want mechs, so we brainstorm all the different ways we can shoehorn them into our reality. Panelists: Jim, Derek, AndyBeef

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36:11

Vaguely Scientific #5: The Lost Episode of Atlantis

Vaguely Scientific ·

2018/11/14

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly and immediately solve the mystery of Atlantis. Great job! Next, we make personal attacks against the stupidest animals in the world, no matter how cute, cool-looking, or action-packed they actually are. Panelists: Jim, Aly, Derek

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34:54

Vaguely Scientific #4: Vaguely Spooky

Vaguely Scientific ·

2018/10/31

In this spookiest episode yet, Derek and Jim are joined by Big A and David to discuss ghostly range. Then, we drag vampires and werewolves kicking and screaming into Hollywood's 21st century. To round things off, we come face to face with the scariest animals in the world. Panelists: Jim, Derek, David, Big A

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34:21

Vaguely Scientific #3: How I Learned to Stop Evolving...

Vaguely Scientific ·

2018/10/17

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin to discuss what would happen if we took control of the moon and bent it to our wills. Then, we leave Earth altogether to discuss the wild and wonderful body plans of aliens. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin

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28:04

Vaguely Scientific #2: Foxtrot Tango Kaiju

Vaguely Scientific ·

2018/10/03

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Addison to discuss why all of those giant movie monsters people in rubber costumes always move so slowly. Then, Addison gets really upset when someone calls dancing stupid. Finally, to round out our episode, we set fire to the entire space station. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Addison

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