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 8 minutes
    Vaguely Scientific #147: A Whole Other Cannibalism

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly to talk about how delicious human-shaped creatures like Saiyans and elves must be. Then, we ascribe genres to our favorite animals. 

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly

    24 April 2024, 5:38 pm
  • 58 minutes 20 seconds
    Vaguely Scientific #146: All the Real Life Pokémon

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dac to discuss which Pokémon could exist in the real world. Then, we flip that question on its head to talk about which animals could be Pokémon. 

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dac

    10 April 2024, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Vaguely Scientific #145: Indeterminately Research-Based

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin to answer those fun and silly April Fools-style questions. Oh, sorry. I meant to say that Mark and Jonathan are joined by Justin to answer those very serious and normal science-based questions. 

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin, Mark(?), Jonathan(?)

    27 March 2024, 7:00 am
  • 52 minutes 57 seconds
    Vaguely Scientific #144: You'd Be a Human on Jupiter in the Clouds Dead

    In this episode, Jeremiah joins us for the first time(?) to discuss how a shrink ray might work. Then, we try to determine how long a dead body could float around in outer space before decomposing. 

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jeremiah 

    13 March 2024, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Vaguely Scientific #143: Derek Has a Breakthrough

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel to discuss putting fun computer chips into our brains! Then, we take a deep breath and dive into a world where humans no longer had to breathe. 

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joel

    28 February 2024, 12:22 pm
  • 57 minutes 14 seconds
    Vaguely Scientific #142: What's the Point of Chess, Really?

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris to discuss why we would want to program a computer to be good at chess. Then, we talk about non-carbon-based life forms and what those might look like. 

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Chris

    14 February 2024, 8:00 am
  • 55 minutes 9 seconds
    Vaguely Scientific #141: Let's Not Burn Down the Internet

    In this episode, Big A returns to talk about what kinds of wild things would happen if the internet were to suddenly shut down. Then, we look at artificial islands and whether or not that whole thing is worth the effort. 

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Big A

    31 January 2024, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Vaguely Scientific #140: More Glaives in More Things

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Adam to figure out how to jam humans into carnivorous plants. Then, we look at how fictional weapons were inspired by real weapons. 

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Adam

    17 January 2024, 8:00 am
  • 51 minutes 50 seconds
    Vaguely Scientific #139: A Polar Bear in Every Kitchen

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin to discuss where Jörmungandr might be hiding. He's a beefy snek! Then, where's the nearest bear? It's much closer than you think!

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin

    3 January 2024, 8:00 am
  • 59 minutes 57 seconds
    Vaguely Scientific #138: Everybody Is Committed to Snow War

    In this festive episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Anne to discuss what the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future get up to when they're not bothering Scrooge. They gotta keep busy somehow. Then, could there be a real snowball war? 

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Anne

    20 December 2023, 8:00 am
  • 56 minutes 3 seconds
    Vaguely Scientific #137: All Words Are Made Up and Don't Matter

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sydney to discuss all the different sizes of rocks. Riveting! Then, we contemplate what flavor our teeth are. Finally, what are we thinking about and, more importantly, how are we thinking about it? 

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Sydney

    6 December 2023, 8:00 am
  • More Episodes? Get the App
© MoonFM 2024. All rights reserved.