In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly to discuss tomatoes as fruit, mushrooms as vegetables, and how multiple things can be true by stretching definitions. Then, we look at some of the best species team-ups in nature. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Alyעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dac to try and figure out how Katamari balls in Katmarai Damacy stick everything together. Then, we examine the toy society of Toy Story. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dacעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Big A to talk about how life might be different if we had perfect memory. Then, what appliances could we replace with animals like the Flintstones do? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Big Aעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this Halloween adventure, Jim and Derek are joined by Jeremiah and Spooky Dave to figure out how to scare someone so bad that their hair turns white. Then, how do skeletons move even though they have no muscles or any other connective tissue? And finally, what's the best way to hand out your trick or treat candy? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Spooky Da…

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Catherine to try and figure out why we are frequently wide awake at bedtime and super sleepy in the mid-afternoon. Speaking of sleep, we discuss how life might be different if humans could hibernate. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Catherineעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin and Aly to discuss what the world might be like if our moods directly affected the weather. Bring a poncho. Then, if we could go on a field trip with Ms. Frizzle, what would we want to go do? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly, Justinעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel to discuss whether Krang from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is secretly a Dalek from Doctor Who. Then, would we rather never have to sleep again or never have to eat again? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joelעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sydney to figure out what would happen if we were literally all thumbs. On our hands, mind you. Not, like, our kidneys and shoulders and stuff. Then, it's time for the Animal Olympics! Which animal is doing what event against whom? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Sydney…

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Anne, who helps us to unlock our potential to communicate with animals. Or something like that. Then, what is the best piece of playground equipment? Objectively, of course. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Anneעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Mark to destroy Saturn's rings once and for all. Then, we desperately try to search through a print book by using Ctrl+F and come up short. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Markעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris to try to pinpoint all of the dangerous near-Earth asteroids and destroy them! Or something like that. Then, we try to translate video game stat buffs over to the real world. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Chrisעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sierra to ponder how a raven is like a writing desk. Somehow there are more similarities than we thought. Then, we discuss how life might be different if humans were somehow able to photosynthesize. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Sierraעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discuss the types of jobs that AI would hate doing just as much as we do. Then, how can we more effectively harness all the wasted energy coming out of the sun? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joeעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Ryan to discuss how we could bring the sport of Quidditch into the real world. Then, would we rather fight 100 trilobite-sized Hulks or 1 Hulk-sized trilobite? The answer may not surprise you! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Ryanעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dave to discuss whether or not elevators are worthy enough to lift Thor's hammer. Then, we discuss what is more ridiculous--hollow Earth or flat Earth. Not that they're not both ridiculous. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Daveעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to discuss which dinosaur species could cause the most ecological damage if we brought it back to life? Then, what is computer hacking really like? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathanעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

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, Alyעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

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, Dacעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

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(?)על ידי Vaguely Scientific

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, Jeremiahעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

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, Joelעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

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, Chrisעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

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 Aעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

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, Adamעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

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, Justinעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

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, Anneעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sydney to discuss all the different sizes of rocks. Riveting! Then, we contemplate what flavor our teeth are. Finally, what are we thinking about and, more importantly, how are we thinking about it? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Sydneyעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discuss why people say that everything tastes like chicken. Then, we analyze the anatomy of many sci-fi aliens. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joeעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Mark to discuss what superheroes might work best to avert historical disasters. Then, we try to figure out what exactly volcanologists do. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Markעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Brian and Spooky Dave to talk about why vampires drink human blood and not, say, a horse's blood. Then, could a War of the Worlds-style panic happen today? Finally, we discuss our favorite Halloween costumes of days gone by. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Brian, Dave…

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Adam to discuss how humans might be able to get wings and if they could use them. Then, we talk about how stupid grass lawns are. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Adamעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In 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,…

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dac to try and figure out where Charmander's fire and Squirtle's water come from. Then, what would happen if Earth were to suddenly become flat? Everyone would probably die. But what else? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dacעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin and Aly to try to figure out what Scooby Snacks are made out of. Then, we tackle the most vital law enforcement question of our time: can a vampire cop enter your house without permission? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly, Justinעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

Way back in Episode 88 (Justin: Time), we had actually planned and recorded a whole third question. However, we had so much other content from the first two questions that we had to cut it for time. So here it is in all of its glory!על ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Catherine to talk about viewing our dreams using fancy pants technology. Then, we exterminate all mosquitoes! But is that a very good idea? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Catherineעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sierra to discuss building a city on the bottom of the ocean. Then, we 3D print a delicious steak dinner! Panelists: Jim, Derek, Sierraעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Andy because we're all earthworms now, and we need to decide the best place to live. Then, we get swallowed by a whale and have to figure out how to live in its stomach. It's been an eventful day. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Andyעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dave to discuss what Peter Pan's pixie dust does to help people fly. Then, we go out in search of the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Daveעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel to talk about the weird things we tell kids to answer their seemingly easy questions. Then, we try to pave the world's roads in gold and/or cheese. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joelעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discuss all of the ways that the sci-fi story The Wandering Earth would end just about all life on Earth. Then, we try to suss out why people like spicy foods so much. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joeעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Mark to try to determine all of the ways King Midas would have died. Then, we pare down the alphabet, making it sleeker and more efficient. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Markעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Ryan to try to figure out how a virus could make you act drunk like in some weird Star Trek thing or whatever. Then, we ponder whether or not Tony Stark is a mech pilot and if Iron Man is a mech. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Ryanעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

Hey, did you ever want to hear outtakes from episodes 79-91? Well good news! Now you can! Because this episode is the outtakes from episodes 79-91.על ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Anne joins us to theorize whether or not there was an industrial civilization on Earth before us. Then, we tiredly discuss why we always try to discuss complex topics when we're tired. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Anneעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly to discuss whether or not humans can feel wetness. Senses are weird. Then, we try to bring extinct animals back to life! There's ethics, probably. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Alyעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this April Fools episode, Jim(?) and Derek(?) are joined by Justin and Jeremiah to play Science Fact or Fiction, answer inane questions that are mostly just song lyrics, and skim through the best blog spam of the year! Panelists: Jim, Dere, Justin, Jeremiahעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Brian to try to calculate how many hit points the Earth has. Then, we try to figure out why Naruto and his friends run so weird. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Brianעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel to discuss how the Doctor's regeneration might work in a biological sense, and whether or not it would change their personality. Then, we dive into the Bag of Holding from D&D and try to figure that whole thing out. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joelעל ידי Vaguely Scientific

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to get really critical about the Ninja Turtles' diet of pizza and soda. Then, we think about whether or not any specific Scooby Doo gags are physically possible. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathanעל ידי Vaguely Scientific