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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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11:46

Vaguely Extra #12: Episode 88 Bonus Question

Vaguely Scientific ·

2023/08/23

Way back in Episode 88 (Justin: Time), we had actually planned and recorded a whole third question. However, we had so much other content from the first two questions that we had to cut it for time. So here it is in all of its glory!

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56:59

Vaguely Scientific #129: Political Mosquitoes

Vaguely Scientific ·

2023/08/16

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Catherine to talk about viewing our dreams using fancy pants technology. Then, we exterminate all mosquitoes! But is that a very good idea? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Catherine

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51:03

Vaguely Scientific #128: That Sinking Feeling

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2023/08/02

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sierra to discuss building a city on the bottom of the ocean. Then, we 3D print a delicious steak dinner! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Sierra

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49:53

Vaguely Scientific #127: A Whale of a Time

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2023/07/19

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Andy because we're all earthworms now, and we need to decide the best place to live. Then, we get swallowed by a whale and have to figure out how to live in its stomach. It's been an eventful day. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Andy

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51:09

Vaguely Scientific #126: Think Happy Thoughts or Fall...

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2023/07/05

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dave to discuss what Peter Pan's pixie dust does to help people fly. Then, we go out in search of the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dave

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01:00:00

Vaguely Scientific #125: Parents Are Pathological Liars

Vaguely Scientific ·

2023/06/21

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel to talk about the weird things we tell kids to answer their seemingly easy questions. Then, we try to pave the world's roads in gold and/or cheese. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joel

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01:01:44

Vaguely Scientific #124: The Wandering Snowball

Vaguely Scientific ·

2023/06/07

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discuss all of the ways that the sci-fi story The Wandering Earth would end just about all life on Earth. Then, we try to suss out why people like spicy foods so much. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joe

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01:00:11

Vaguely Scientific #123: 123 Is as Easy as ABC

Vaguely Scientific ·

2023/05/24

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Mark to try to determine all of the ways King Midas would have died. Then, we pare down the alphabet, making it sleeker and more efficient. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Mark

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55:00

Vaguely Scientific #122: The Midpoint Between Gundam...

Vaguely Scientific ·

2023/05/10

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Ryan to try to figure out how a virus could make you act drunk like in some weird Star Trek thing or whatever. Then, we ponder whether or not Tony Stark is a mech pilot and if Iron Man is a mech. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Ryan

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48:57

Vaguely Extra #11: Lucky 7 Outtakes

Vaguely Scientific ·

2023/05/03

Hey, did you ever want to hear outtakes from episodes 79-91? Well good news! Now you can! Because this episode is the outtakes from episodes 79-91.

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50:27

Vaguely Scientific #121: Too Tired to Discuss It...

Vaguely Scientific ·

2023/04/26

In this episode, Anne joins us to theorize whether or not there was an industrial civilization on Earth before us. Then, we tiredly discuss why we always try to discuss complex topics when we're tired. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Anne

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56:56

Vaguely Scientific #120: The Various Sogginess of...

Vaguely Scientific ·

2023/04/12

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly to discuss whether or not humans can feel wetness. Senses are weird. Then, we try to bring extinct animals back to life! There's ethics, probably. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly

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01:26:10

Vaguely Scientific #119: 'Ere, 'Ese Are Some Goats

Vaguely Scientific ·

2023/03/29

In this April Fools episode, Jim(?) and Derek(?) are joined by Justin and Jeremiah to play Science Fact or Fiction, answer inane questions that are mostly just song lyrics, and skim through the best blog spam of the year! Panelists: Jim, Dere, Justin, Jeremiah

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41:17

Vaguely Scientific #118: Ground Beef

Vaguely Scientific ·

2023/03/15

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Brian to try to calculate how many hit points the Earth has. Then, we try to figure out why Naruto and his friends run so weird. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Brian

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54:46

Vaguely Scientific #117: Portable Wormholes

Vaguely Scientific ·

2023/03/01

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel to discuss how the Doctor's regeneration might work in a biological sense, and whether or not it would change their personality. Then, we dive into the Bag of Holding from D&D and try to figure that whole thing out. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joel

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50:55

Vaguely Scientific #116: Pizza Teeth

Vaguely Scientific ·

2023/02/15

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to get really critical about the Ninja Turtles' diet of pizza and soda. Then, we think about whether or not any specific Scooby Doo gags are physically possible. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathan

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51:07

Vaguely Scientific #115: Noodle's Nuclear Bomb

Vaguely Scientific ·

2023/02/01

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris to discuss what exactly Metroids from the Metroid series are draining out of their victim. Then, we try to build a hydrogen bomb in Dungeons & Dragons. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Chris

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20:13

Vaguely Extra #10: Episode 114 Companion

Vaguely Scientific ·

2023/01/25

We had to cut a lot of content from episode 114 because of time. So here's some of the best bits of Derek, Justin, and Jim talking about actual mythology, psychopomps, and culture!

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58:31

Vaguely Scientific #114: DIY Deities

Vaguely Scientific ·

2023/01/18

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin to invent new modern deities that take control over our modern world. Then, we look at the Museum Go Round in Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood and try to figure out how people aren't violently thrown against the walls inside. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin

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53:53

Vaguely Scientific #113: Jim Can Finally Talk to...

Vaguely Scientific ·

2023/01/04

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Mark to discuss whether or not the colors that we see are the same as the colors that other people see. Whoa. Then, we try to figure out wether we'd get along with ourselves if we met ourselves. Whoa again. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Mark

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