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."
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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