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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

01:05:42

Vaguely Scientific #188: A Good Ghost Host

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2025/11/19

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Anne to discuss which appliances would be really obnoxious if a ghost inhabited them. Then, could we erase an entire species from the fossil record? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Anne

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58:29

Vaguely Scientific Episode #187: Super Saiyan God...

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2025/11/05

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dac to talk about the physics of Dragonball Z type energy beams. Turns out it's weirder than we thought. Then, if we had to hide a paperclip from a detective for an entire week, how badly would we do? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dac

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01:06:45

Vaguely Scientific #186: Vaguely Spooky 8 - Dreamscapes

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2025/10/22

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Mark and Spooky Dave to try and figure out how Freddy Krueger would kill us each individually. Then, why can't we kill slashers? It'd make our lives so much easier. And to round out our spooky episode, what scary media do we like best? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Mark, Spooky Dave

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57:21

Vaguely Scientific Episode #185: A Parade on Aircraft...

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2025/10/08

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris because he knows a lot about explosions, and we need to use all of these weapons of mass destruction to terraform a planet. Then, how do we build a bridge across the entire ocean? It doesn't matter which ocean, really. Any will do. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Chris

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01:03:53

Vaguely Scientific #184: Wood Isn't Brave Enough

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2025/09/24

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to try and figure out why wood doesn't just melt when it gets hot. Then, we talk about the types of pain that a totally invulnerable person may (or may not) experience. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathan

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01:07:07

Vaguely Scientific #183: A Labyrinth with Sticky Walls

Vaguely Scientific ·

2025/09/10

In this episode, JIm and Derek are joined by Justin and Aly to discuss whether we should build a separate internet. Honestly, it seems like a good idea on paper. Then, how can we make the labyrinth a more effective trap using modern technology? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin, Aly

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57:15

Vaguely Scientific #182: Turn Down the Brightness of...

Vaguely Scientific ·

2025/08/27

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Hunter to try and figure out why it's so doggone hard to take a good picture of the moon. Then, we look into some... unorthodox methods of generating electricity. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Hunter

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54:30

Vaguely Scientific #181: Solid, Liquid, and Gas...

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2025/08/13

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Mark to determine if the letter R is actually secretly a vowel. Then, what should pirates stick on their limbs instead of hook hands and peg legs? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Mark

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59:44

Vaguely Scientific #180: Sonic Breathes Carbon Monoxide

Vaguely Scientific ·

2025/07/30

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discuss which Moon landing conspiracy theories are actually the most compelling. Then, could Sonic the Hedgehog actually breathe huge bubbles underwater to keep going? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joe

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01:07:26

Vaguely Scientific #179: We're All Connected to Moose

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2025/07/16

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly to discuss what Spider Man's Spider Sense actually is. Then, which real world animals have not yet been been the basis for a Pokémon yet? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly

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54:27

Vaguely Scientific #178: No Pizza to Yes Pizza in 30...

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2025/07/02

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Catherine to talk about what counts as a cat losing one of its nine lives? And why do they even have nine lives to begin with? Then, why does food taste different when it's microwaved compared to other cooking styles? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Catherine

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58:16

Vaguely Scientific #177: Maine, Are You Okay Up There?

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2025/06/18

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Ryan to list all of the fictional towns on contemporary Earth that we would never want to live. Then, why does Mario die when the little timer runs out? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Ryan

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01:02:54

Vaguely Scientific #176: A Violent Rebellion Against...

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2025/06/04

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Big A to crown a new king of the jungle! Then, how do we get good at rock paper scissors? We have a big tournament coming up. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Big A

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57:47

Vaguely Scientific #175: No Toe Stub Lad

Vaguely Scientific ·

2025/05/21

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dave to discuss whether mermaids lay eggs or give live birth. Furthermore, are they monotremes??? Then, what F-tier superpowers would we take? And how bad is F-tier really? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dave

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50:38

Vaguely Extra #13: Old Timey Outtakes

Vaguely Scientific ·

2025/05/14

We have some fresh new outtakes to share with everyone! These ones are (checks notes) three years old. Oops. Not so fresh anymore. You might have to dig into our back catalogue to figure out what we were talking about between episodes 92 and 104. Or not. They're fun either way!

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59:22

Vaguely Scientific #174: That's Thermodynamics, Baby

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2025/05/07

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jeremiah to figure out how they can walk on lava for fun (and maybe profit). Then, we try planting enough plants so that we can perpetually live in a sealed environment. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jeremiah

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54:57

Vaguely Scientific #173: We're Not Gonna Say No to a...

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2025/04/23

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel to discuss which fictional tools, weapons, or other gizmos we would choose if we could have one. Then, would intelligent zombies be more or less dangerous than regular ones? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joel

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56:20

Vaguely Scientific #172: Fire Hates Rabbits

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2025/04/09

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sydney to discuss why the smoke from a campfire always follows you specifically. Then, what would OSHA look like in a world chock full of superheroes. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Sydney

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01:26:09

Vaguely Scientific #171: She's Right, But WHAT?

Vaguely Scientific ·

2025/03/26

In our 2025 April Fools Extravaganza, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin to answer our shortest and sweetest questions. We also play a game of Science Fact and Fiction and read through the best spam of all! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin

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59:11

Vaguely Scientific #170: Save It for Later

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2025/03/12

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sierra to discuss what we would put into a time capsule for future generations. Then, why does it throw us off when we hear our own voice echoed back to us through a headset? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Sierra

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