Episodios

  • Vaguely Scientific #198: Chugga Choo Choo
    Apr 8 2026

    In this April Fools Extravaganza, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin and Hunter to discuss short and sweet questions using as little science as possible. We've also got another round of Science Fact or Fiction and some of our delightful bot spam, so you don't want to miss this one!

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin, Hunter

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    1 h y 18 m
  • Vaguely Scientific #197: Embrace Your Hirsute
    Mar 25 2026

    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

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    49 m
  • Vaguely Scientific #196: Different Sounds for Different Creatures
    Mar 11 2026

    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

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    56 m
  • Vaguely Scientific #195: 300,000 Hamster Hours
    Feb 25 2026

    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

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    50 m
  • Vaguely Scientific #194: Cool Is Just Stuck
    Feb 11 2026

    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

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    1 h y 2 m
  • Vaguely Scientific #193: Going Through Bird Town
    Jan 28 2026

    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

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    59 m
  • Vaguely Scientific #192: Time for Waterworld Again
    Jan 14 2026

    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

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    51 m
  • Vaguely Scientific #191: Liquid Nitrogen Would Kill Mr. Fantastic
    Dec 31 2025

    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

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    57 m