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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."
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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 -
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 -
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(?) -
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 -
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 -
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
Customer Reviews
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.