Vaguely Scientific

Vaguely Scientific

Our panelists answer 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 answer your questions in a manner that can only be described as "vaguely scientific."

  • 49 minutes 7 seconds
    Vaguely Scientific #197: Embrace Your Hirsute

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dave to erase our memories. What were we talking about again? Then, is a Saiyan's power tied to their hair? I mean, surely it has to be, right?

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dave

    25 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 56 minutes 20 seconds
    Vaguely Scientific #196: Different Sounds for Different Creatures

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly to listen very carefully for trees falling in the forest, even if there aren't any folks around to hear them. Then, we get grouchy because there are people out there who like things that we don't.

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly

    11 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 50 minutes 25 seconds
    Vaguely Scientific #195: 300,000 Hamster Hours

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Andy so that we can pit every animal in the world against one another to see who would win in a fight! Then, we do some math so that we can use all these hamster to generate electricity.

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Andy

    25 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Vaguely Scientific #194: Cool Is Just Stuck

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Mark to go around a bunch of traffic roundabouts and see whether or not they're better than regular intersections. Then, we debate why 'cool' is the only word for 'cool' that is still 'cool.'

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Mark

    11 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 58 minutes 55 seconds
    Vaguely Scientific #193: Going Through Bird Town

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sydney to try and figure out how many birds it would take to wreck an electrical line and cause a power outage. Then, we try to make honey without bees!

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Sydney

    28 January 2026, 8:00 am
  • 50 minutes 56 seconds
    Vaguely Scientific #192: Time for Waterworld Again

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Brian to talk about what might happen if the ratio of land to water on Earth changed in some way. Then, we drink deeply from the Fountain of Youth and explore the side effects.

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Brian

    14 January 2026, 8:00 am
  • 57 minutes 26 seconds
    Vaguely Scientific #191: Liquid Nitrogen Would Kill Mr. Fantastic

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jeremiah to try and figure out why gremlins hate airplanes so much. Then, how do stretchy superpowers like Mr. Fantastic or Plastic Man work?

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jeremiah

    31 December 2025, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 59 seconds
    Vaguely Scientific #190: Sympathy for the Grinch

    In this festive holiday episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to talk about what was going on with the Grinch when he went from being a jerk to being a nice guy. Then, how can we modernize Santa's transportation?

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joe

    17 December 2025, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Vaguely Scientific #189: Sleeping on a Sheep Lung

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel to come up with the worst cures for insomnia. Then, we ponder whether or not a masked vigilante in our world would be able to keep their identity secret.

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joel

    3 December 2025, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Vaguely Scientific #188: A Good Ghost Host

    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

    19 November 2025, 8:00 am
  • 58 minutes 29 seconds
    Vaguely Scientific #187: Super Saiyan God Particle

    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

    5 November 2025, 8:00 am
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