Vaguely Scientific #147: A Whole Other Cannibalism
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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
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Vaguely Scientific #146: All the Real Life Pokémon
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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
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Vaguely Scientific #145: Indeterminately Research-Based
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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(?)
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Vaguely Scientific #144: You'd Be a Human on Jupiter in the Clouds Dead
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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
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Vaguely Scientific #143: Derek Has a Breakthrough
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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
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Vaguely Scientific #142: What's the Point of Chess, Really?
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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
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Vaguely Scientific #141: Let's Not Burn Down the Internet
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In this episode, Big A returns to talk about what kinds of wild things would happen if the internet were to suddenly shut down. Then, we look at artificial islands and whether or not that whole thing is worth the effort. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Big A
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Vaguely Scientific #140: More Glaives in More Things
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In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Adam to figure out how to jam humans into carnivorous plants. Then, we look at how fictional weapons were inspired by real weapons. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Adam
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Vaguely Scientific #139: A Polar Bear in Every Kitchen
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In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin to discuss where Jörmungandr might be hiding. He's a beefy snek! Then, where's the nearest bear? It's much closer than you think! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin
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Vaguely Scientific #138: Everybody Is Committed to Snow War
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In this festive episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Anne to discuss what the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future get up to when they're not bothering Scrooge. They gotta keep busy somehow. Then, could there be a real snowball war? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Anne
info_outlineIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to discuss whether there's any relation between the Pokémon Kabutops and Scyther. Then, what kinds of weird powers could we gain if we were able to manipulate the elements of the periodic table in the same way cartoon characters can manipulate earth, fire, water, and wind?
Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathan