Latest Speculation Podcast Episodes
Vaguely Scientific #123: 123 Is as Easy as ABC
Vaguely Scientific - May 24, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn 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, Mark
Vaguely Scientific #122: The Midpoint Between Gundam and Muppets
Vaguely Scientific - May 10, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn 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, Ryan
Vaguely Extra #11: Lucky 7 Outtakes
Vaguely Scientific - May 03, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsHey, 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.
Vaguely Scientific #121: Too Tired to Discuss It Properly
Vaguely Scientific - April 26, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn 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, Anne
Vaguely Scientific #120: The Various Sogginess of Your Human Body
Vaguely Scientific - April 12, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn 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, Aly
Vaguely Scientific #119: 'Ere, 'Ese Are Some Goats
Vaguely Scientific - March 29, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn 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, Jeremiah
Vaguely Scientific #118: Ground Beef
Vaguely Scientific - March 15, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn 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, Brian
Vaguely Scientific #117: Portable Wormholes
Vaguely Scientific - March 01, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn 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, Joel
Vaguely Scientific #116: Pizza Teeth
Vaguely Scientific - February 15, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn 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, Jonathan
Vaguely Scientific #115: Noodle's Nuclear Bomb
Vaguely Scientific - February 01, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris to discuss what exactly Metroids from the Metroid series are draining out of their victim. Then, we try to build a hydrogen bomb in Dungeons & Dragons. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Chris
Vaguely Extra #10: Episode 114 Companion
Vaguely Scientific - January 25, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWe had to cut a lot of content from episode 114 because of time. So here's some of the best bits of Derek, Justin, and Jim talking about actual mythology, psychopomps, and culture!
Vaguely Scientific #114: DIY Deities
Vaguely Scientific - January 18, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin to invent new modern deities that take control over our modern world. Then, we look at the Museum Go Round in Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood and try to figure out how people aren't violently thrown against the walls inside. Panelists: Jim, Derek, J...
Vaguely Scientific #113: Jim Can Finally Talk to Someone About Nadesico
Vaguely Scientific - January 04, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Mark to discuss whether or not the colors that we see are the same as the colors that other people see. Whoa. Then, we try to figure out wether we'd get along with ourselves if we met ourselves. Whoa again. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Mark
Vaguely Scientific #112: Santa's Flaming Zeppelin
Vaguely Scientific - December 21, 2022 12:19 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Big A to discuss how many birds (and other odd things) would be required to pull Santa's sleigh. Then, we explore decorating our tree in scientific, unorthodox ways. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Big A
Vaguely Scientific #111: The Joker's Plant Hair
Vaguely Scientific - December 07, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jeremaiah to discuss how we could grow plants (such as watermelon) in our stomachs. Because that's a perfectly reasonable thing for someone to want to do. Then, we try to figure out what kinds of chemicals could turn your hair green and skin white lik...
Vaguely Scientific #110: Don't Think About It Too Hard
Vaguely Scientific - November 23, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Marcus to discuss how things that we accept as normal get really really weird if you think about them for too long. Then, we get stranded on an alien planet and have to choose a select few objects to keep ourselves alive and/or occupied until we're ei...
Vaguely Scientific #109: Shocking Electrical Teamups
Vaguely Scientific - November 09, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discuss how we could use static electricity for industrious purposes. Also, we try to figure out how to force fictional characters to power our modern conveniences. Then, we look at whether or not a flying saucer would actually make a good vehi...
Vaguely Scientific #108: Vaguely Spooky 5 - Every Monster All at Once
Vaguely Scientific - October 26, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this frightening, and honestly a little greusome episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Spooky Dave and Sierra to try and figure out why people are so obsessed with serial killers. Then, we debate how many monsters you can be at once. Yes, you personally. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dave, Sierra
Vaguely Scientific #107: Fossilized Human Garbage
Vaguely Scientific - October 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Anne to discuss how we might be able to tell how old a time traveler was. This includes their chronological age and how far removed they were from their starting point! Then, we try to figure out what remnants of human civilization might be discovered...
Vaguely Scientific #106: Akira vs. Inspector Gadget
Vaguely Scientific - September 28, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dac to discuss whether or not it'd be better to mechanically or genetically agument oneself for various reasons. None of them are probably nefarious. Then, we discuss alternate methods that Link could have used to stop the moon from falling in Majora'...
Vaguely Scientific #105: Time Travel Isn't Worth the Effort
Vaguely Scientific - September 14, 2022 11:35 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel to discuss what human society might look like following an apocalypse. Then, we try to determine what the most likely "theory" of time travel might be. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joel
Vaguely Scientific #104: St. Gnome Regional Hospital
Vaguely Scientific - August 31, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin and Aly to discuss how a cryptid hospital might be run. Then, we look at the age-old question: are birds dinosaurs? Finally, we keep the dinosaur train running by debating the largest dinosaur that a grizzly bear could defeat in combat. Panel...
Vaguely Extra #9: This Is Our Sixth Outtakes!?
Vaguely Scientific - August 25, 2022 16:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWe're about to wrap up our fourth year, so before we hit that season finale, let's look back to the end of our third year! These outtakes are from the summer of 2021, so they'll dredge up all those great memories.
Vaguely Scientific #103: Electronic vs. Paper Book Deathmatch
Vaguely Scientific - August 17, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Kelly to discuss the most obvious examples of the Dunning Kruger Effect in fiction. Then, we ask the age old question: are ebooks better than paper books? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Kelly
Vaguely Scientific #102: Batichlorians
Vaguely Scientific - August 03, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Ryan to make the internet angry once again. In our first question, we discuss how Batman could defeat Darth Vader and the Hulk. Then, we try to figure out how to cook up some actual factual Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Ryan
Vaguely Scientific #101: Bro, Do You Even Brain?
Vaguely Scientific - July 20, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris to discuss how our world and its technology might be different if people had telekinesis. Then, we try to determine if a spaceship could ever travel faster than the speed of light. We end up hurting ourselves in our confusion. Panelists: Jim,...
Vaguely Scientific #100: The Elder Stork Gods
Vaguely Scientific - July 06, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by special guest Adam Savidan to discuss whether or not we would use a superpower if we knew that it was going to run out one day without warning. Then, we try to figure out how the storks get all the babies they deliver. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Adam S...
Vaguely Scientific #99: We Wouldn't Eat Treebeard
Vaguely Scientific - June 22, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to discuss the consciousness and memories of a brain transplant patient. Then, we try to figure out if a vegan would eat an Ent, which is apparently some kind of tree person from Lord of the Rings. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jonathan
Vaguely Scientific #98: Superheroes are Super Downers
Vaguely Scientific - June 08, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dave to discuss which superhero they would be if they had that mantle thrust upon them. Turns out most of their backstories are awful. Then, we try to deduce what kind of monkey Curious George is. To round out the episode, we look at whether or not go...
Vaguely Scientific #97: Modifying a Groundhog from Stock
Vaguely Scientific - May 25, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Marcus to discuss what changes we could make to a standard groundhog to allow it to actually predict the weather. Then, we contemplate what kinds of strange time systems aliens might have since their planet wouldn't necessarily have a convenient day/n...