Latest Speculation Podcast Episodes
Vaguely Scientific #96: Jailbreak Your Eyes
Vaguely Scientific - May 11, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Andy to discuss which body parts we'd really like to upgrade. Then, we try to figure out how the planet Namek from Dragonball Z could have three stars. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Andy
Vaguely Scientific #95: Pokémon Could Be Digimon
Vaguely Scientific - April 27, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discuss the pet frog black market, which would almost certainly arise if we banned them. Then, we try to invent Pokéballs so we can cram real animals into them. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joe
Vaguely Scientific #94: Tiny the Big Red Dog
Vaguely Scientific - April 13, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Catherine to discuss why Clifford the Big Red Dog's size is so inconsistent. It's because of the eldritch stuff. Then, we try to figure out if a song without lyrics can be funny all on its own. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Catherine
Vaguely Scientific #93: Filling Your Tires with Solid Helium
Vaguely Scientific - March 30, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this April Fools episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin to answer all those itty bitty nonsensical questions. And we answer them better than we usually do on the April Fools episode. Join us for all of that, plus Science Fact or Fiction and hilarious blog spam! Panelists: Jim, Derek, ...
Vaguely Scientific #92: Life in the Espresso Lane
Vaguely Scientific - March 16, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Dac to discuss the ethics of self-driving car accidents. Then, we try to figure out how to make espresso without an espresso machine. Can it even be done?? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Dac
Vaguely Scientific #91: Uncivilized Dolphins
Vaguely Scientific - March 02, 2022 08:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Aly to discuss what a dolphin civilization might look like, and whether or not they could even form one. We also get lost in some pop culture weeds, as usual. Then, we drain Loch Ness and find the monster! Maybe. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly
Vaguely Scientific #90: Launching Bigfoot into the Sun
Vaguely Scientific - February 16, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Big A to discuss how one might go about launching someone into the sun if you, say, disagreed with them on the internet. Then, we try to figure out how hard it would be to find someone who was impersonating Bigfoot out in nature. Panelists: Jim, De...
Vaguely Scientific #89: Carapaces Full of Malice
Vaguely Scientific - February 02, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Adam to discuss the oopy goopy innards of insects. They're more like us than you think! Then, we speculate about whether or not a giant hand made of ants could pick up a person and carry it away. Sounds like a great way to get ants in your pants. P...
Vaguely Scientific #88: Justin: Time
Vaguely Scientific - January 19, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Justin joins us to talk about some of the best and worst examples of time travel in fiction. Then, we travel to Neverland and try to figure out why time seems so wonky there. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Justin
Vaguely Scientific #87: The Great Octopi Conspiracy
Vaguely Scientific - January 05, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn 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 ...
Vaguely Scientific #86: Environmentally Hazardous Snow
Vaguely Scientific - December 22, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn 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...
Vaguely Scientific #85: 100% Real Planet
Vaguely Scientific - December 08, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sierra to discuss what nutritional value a planet might have if someone were to, say, eat the entire thing. Then, we talk about 100% real fruit juice and why it's 100% real lies. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Sierra
Vaguely Scientific #84: Jedi Blood Types
Vaguely Scientific - November 24, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jonathan to discuss blood types, and which blood letter grades score better on a blood test. Then, we talk about cryogenic freezing and why you shouldn't do that. Finally, we try to suss out whether Jedi are really any different than wizards. Paneli...
Vaguely Scientific #83: Gotta Maintain Those Mouths
Vaguely Scientific - November 10, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Marcus to discuss which celestial objects we're likely to colonize as a species, and which ones we are likely to blow up. You know, as a species. Then, we start adding extra mouths to our bodies, but first we have to figure out what to use them for. ...
Vaguely Scientific Episode #82: Vaguely Spooky 4 - Monsters in Your Closet
Vaguely Scientific - October 27, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this extra spooky episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel and Spooky Dave to discuss what ectoplasm even is. It's probably delicious. Then, we try to figure out why there are monsters under the bed and in the closet trying to scare me so bad. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joel, David
Vaguely Scientific #81: Russian Nesting Doll Earth
Vaguely Scientific - October 13, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn 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, Der...
Vaguely Scientific #80: Turbo Teen! Remember Him?
Vaguely Scientific - September 29, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discuss whether or not the Flash can run up a 90 degree wall. You know, physics. Then, we look back on Turbo Teen, beloved 80's cartoon, and try to figure out how his whole body would work. It's messy. Panelists: Jim, Derek, Joe
Is it Good Etiquette to Pray Along with Pre-Recorded Prayers - with Dr Natasha Moore
Questions You're Not Asking - September 29, 2021 01:46 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsChris, Tom, and special guest, Dr Natasha Moore tackle the pandemic long problem of whether you should pray along with prayers that have been pre-recorded or can you just treat them like a piece of history.
Was Samson’s riddle contract with Philistine men, a valid contract? - with Emily Sandrussi
Questions You're Not Asking - September 21, 2021 16:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode Chris, Tom and, legal whiz, Emily Sandrussi, discuss the validity of one of the strangest riddles in the Bible. This podcast does not constitute legal advice (not that you ever thought it did).
Vaguely Scientific #79: The Miyagi Files
Vaguely Scientific - September 15, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn 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...
More of An Actual Theologian Answers Questions You're Not Asking - with Rev Dr Graham Stanton
Questions You're Not Asking - September 14, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsRidley College's Graham Stanton answers more of our most difficult and absurd questions.
Vaguely Extra #8: Outtakes Five-ever
Vaguely Scientific - September 08, 2021 14:30 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsNow that we're barreling boldly into our fourth year, check out some of the best outtakes from the first half of our third year!
An Actual Theologian Answers Questions You're Not Asking - with Rev Dr Graham Stanton - Part One
Questions You're Not Asking - September 07, 2021 16:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsRidley College's Graham Stanton answers all of our most difficult and absurd questions.
Vaguely Scientific #78: Centaur Mating Season
Vaguely Scientific - September 01, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn 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 ha...
Was Jesus the Favourite Child?
Questions You're Not Asking - August 31, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsChris and Tom delve into the mystery of Jesus' perhaps preferred status in his earthly family.
If Jesus was killed by Herod as a baby would he still have died for the sins of the world?
Questions You're Not Asking - August 24, 2021 16:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsChris and Tom answer the age asking at what age was Jesus' death effective in saving humanity.
Vaguely Scientific #77: The Left Hand of the Human Torch
Vaguely Scientific - August 18, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn 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 wi...
Would Jesus Fight in a World War?
Questions You're Not Asking - August 17, 2021 16:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn the first listener submitted question Chris and Tom tackle the idea of Jesus' war fighting abilities and willingness.
Who is the Best Fighter in the Bible? - Recorded Live on the Internets
Questions You're Not Asking - August 10, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings'Who is the best fighter in the Bible?' - In the season two premiere Chris and Tom pit the greatest warriors of the Bible against each other to discover who would win in bracket style match ups. You'll be surprised who wins! (Note: Jesus was not a fighter in this competition because he e...
Vaguely Scientific #76: The Vampire/Werewolf/Prinny(?) Wars
Vaguely Scientific - August 04, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Jim and Derek are joinedy by Adam to try to get to the bottom of the great vampire/werewolf wars. Will we broker peace? Of course not. Then, we look at the exploding Prinny characters from the video game Disgaea and try to find other exploding animals in nature. Panelists: Jim...