160 episodes

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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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."

    Being Kind to the T-Rexes

    Being Kind to the T-Rexes

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to discuss which dinosaur species could cause the most ecological damage if we brought it back to life? Then, what is computer hacking really like?
    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathan

    • 54 min
    Vaguely Scientific #147: A Whole Other Cannibalism

    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

    • 1 hr 8 min
    All the Real Life Pokémon

    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

    • 58 min
    Vaguely Scientific #145: Indeterminately Research-Based

    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(?)

    • 1 hr 4 min
    You'd Be a Human on Jupiter in the Clouds Dead

    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 

    • 52 min
    Derek Has a Breakthrough

    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

    • 1 hr 1 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

Orolotto ,

Humorously hypothetical

If you like humorous hypothetical questions dosed with just a tinge of plausibility, you'll love Vaguely Scientific.

Fun, funny, clean, and occasionally thought provoking; they accept feedback and user submitted questions as well, giving it a good community feel and keeping them in touch with listeners.

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