Vaguely Scientific #208: Orb Is Car Is Good
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin and Aly to reinvent the wheel! Then, we try to reinvent Beyblade as a sport. So much invention! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly, Justin
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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 Episode #207: Tool-Assisted Humans
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dac to determine just how weird it would be to have your head and body in two pieces. Then, we look at the various biomes of Mario and figure out that Bowser's castles would make for good pizza ovens. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dac
Vaguely Scientific #206: Put Whees on Your Time Machine
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris to devise a plausible explanation why time machines don't get lost in space since Earth is continuously moving through space. Then, what would actually happen if someone stole the moon like Gru in Despicable Me? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Chris
Vaguely Scientific #205: Witches on Atomic Bombs
In this episode, Ryan joins us to drag the witches into the 21st century by upgrading their old brooms using other household items. Then, what on Earth happens if you send a werewolf to the Moon? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Ryan
Vaguely Scientific #204: We've Got Rhythm (Games)
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sierra to try and control our mood with food. It yields interesting results. Then, we try to get better at music using video games. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Sierra
Vaguely Scientific #203: Bananas Are Blowing Up Right Now
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel to take a banana (for scale) and cause it to explode! Then, are the folks in musicals aware they're in musicals? That's a more complicated question than it sounds like. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joel
Vaguely Scientific #202: Hibachi Is Donezo
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discover all of the fun and exciting ways that life would be different if Earth's gravity was halved. Then, we investigate how elaborate death traps in movies like Indiana Jones or Tomb Raider work... and if they actually would work. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joe
Vaguely Scientific #201: Space Kangaroos
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to talk about some of the traits we might see in something that could theoretically evolve to live in outer space. Then, we look for examples of the ever popular sci-fi concept of the hive mind out in nature. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathan
Vaguely Scientific #200: A Look Back
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by twenty of our panelists! We revisit some of the many questions we've answered over the last several years in a celebration of two hundred episodes. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Adam, Aly, Andy, Anne, Big A, Brian, Catherine, Chris, Dac, Dave, Hunter, Jeremiah, Joe, Joel, Jonathan, Justin, Mark, Ryan, Sierra, Sydney
Vaguely Scientific #199: Let Your Hair Down
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Ben Burns to discuss whether or not Rapunzel could happen. Yes, that's a very broad question. Then, could we domesticate bears? Ben Burns is a regular on the Blood on the Clocktower Twitch and YouTube channels, and appears many other places that Blood on the Clocktower can be found! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Ben Burns
Vaguely Scientific #198: Chugga Choo Choo
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