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."

  • 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
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Vaguely Scientific #186: Vaguely Spooky 8 - Dreamscapes

    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

    22 October 2025, 7:00 am
  • 57 minutes 21 seconds
    Vaguely Scientific #185: A Parade on Aircraft Carriers

    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

    8 October 2025, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Vaguely Scientific #184: Wood Isn't Brave Enough

    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

    24 September 2025, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Vaguely Scientific #183: A Labyrinth with Sticky Walls

    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

    10 September 2025, 11:32 am
  • 57 minutes 15 seconds
    Vaguely Scientific #182: Turn Down the Brightness of Your Moon

    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

    27 August 2025, 7:00 am
  • 54 minutes 30 seconds
    Vaguely Scientific #181: Solid, Liquid, and Gas Consonants

    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

    13 August 2025, 7:00 am
  • 59 minutes 44 seconds
    Vaguely Scientific #180: Sonic Breathes Carbon Monoxide

    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

    30 July 2025, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Vaguely Scientific #179: We're All Connected to Moose

    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

    16 July 2025, 7:30 am
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