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    Vaguely Scientific

    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 #87: The Great Octopi Conspiracy

    Vaguely Scientific #87: The Great Octopi Conspiracy

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Addison to discuss why octopi might really be here if they were, in fact, from outer space. Are they here as explorers? Scientists? An enemy vanguard? Hard to say. Then, we talk about how we plan on using flamethrowers and elaborate pulley systems to make D&D spells real.

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Addison

    Vaguely Scientific #86: Environmentally Hazardous Snow

    Vaguely Scientific #86: Environmentally Hazardous Snow

    In this extremely festive episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Anne to discuss whether or not the elves from Lord of the Rings sailed off the edge of the world, or if they became Santa's little helpers. Then, we try to make warm snow so that winter is a little less miserable. Finally, we discuss some of our favorite holiday traditions.

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Anne

    Vaguely Scientific #81: Russian Nesting Doll Earth

    Vaguely Scientific #81: Russian Nesting Doll Earth

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris to discuss what would happen if the Earth would suddenly stop rotating or if it should suddenly stop revolving around the sun. Everyone would probably die! Then, we talk about the Vulcan nerve pinch and how that might work.

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Chris

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    Vaguely Scientific #79: The Miyagi Files

    Vaguely Scientific #79: The Miyagi Files

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Kelly to discuss whether or not Miyagi-san's training in The Karate Kid would have been more effective if he wasn't so doggone elusive about what he was doing. Then, we ask whether or not a conspiracy theorist like Fox Mulder in The X-Files would ever actually get into the FBI.

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Kelly

    Vaguely Scientific #78: Centaur Mating Season

    Vaguely Scientific #78: Centaur Mating Season

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly and Justin to discuss what might happen if you cross-bred a centaur and a minotaur, or perhaps a half-elf and a half-orc. Or really any weird fantasy pairing. Then, we eye up some of history's greatest pantheons of gods and determine which gods had realistic power sets and which ones did not.

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin, Aly

    Vaguely Scientific #77: The Left Hand of the Human Torch

    Vaguely Scientific #77: The Left Hand of the Human Torch

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Brian to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being left-handed. It's more than just buying the right scissors! Then, we take a look at Thor and the Human Torch and try to figure out how an average human could be modified to use those powers without dying horribly.

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Brian

    Vaguely Scientific #73: Tidings of Good (And Bad) Fortune Telling

    Vaguely Scientific #73: Tidings of Good (And Bad) Fortune Telling

    In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Anne. We try to figure out the simplest way to convince folks that we were wizards if we should somehow go back in time. Then, we revisit the question as to why people seem so drawn to fortune telling. Granted, we do an immensely lousy job of defining what "fortune telling" is, but it leads to some interesting places!

    Panelists: Jim, Derek, Anne