Vaguely Scientific

Vaguely Scientific

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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."

Episode List

Vaguely Scientific #190: Sympathy for the Grinch

Dec 17th, 2025 8:00 AM

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

Vaguely Scientific #189: Sleeping on a Sheep Lung

Dec 3rd, 2025 8:00 AM

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

Vaguely Scientific #188: A Good Ghost Host

Nov 19th, 2025 8:00 AM

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

Vaguely Scientific #187: Super Saiyan God Particle

Nov 5th, 2025 8:00 AM

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

Vaguely Scientific #186: Vaguely Spooky 8 - Dreamscapes

Oct 22nd, 2025 7:00 AM

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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