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Tests From The Future
Hosted by Simon & Dirk · EN
Direct from the 23rd century, this weekly podcast sees Simon & Dirk discussing new technologies, recent discoveries and everyday life… in the future!
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273: ☆ Space Pets
1w ago00:28:29Tap to summarizeRemember when we booked facilities for a pet? Well, we haven't actually used them, but other passengers have. Some brought pets, some still have them, and some guests suddenly have pets that they didn't have before. Expect to hear more about cats, dogs, blobs and flies in this episode. And obviously about chocolate.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 273 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Preview00:09 - Hello00:33 - Introduction05:39 - Space Pets25:25 - Listener Email from Doctorandus P27:52 - Outroduction28:18 - GoodbyeCreditsEpisode Art: Sugar Glider Animal Cute by Nikolett EmmertDiegetic Sounds: Spaceship Ambient SFX by JohnTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk☆★★★☆
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272: ☆ Binary Stars
2w ago00:21:48Tap to summarizeOkay, so maybe a star system with two stars isn't so special, but these ones pulsate! How about them apples? While we're still trying to make our way home, we take this chance encounter as an opportunity to do some proper space research. And between all the Ooga Chakas and Walla Walla Bing Bangs, we do actually manage to decode something live on the show!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 272 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Preview00:08 - Hello00:33 - Introduction01:56 - Binary Stars18:24 - Listener Email from Othello21:13 - Outroduction21:36 - GoodbyeCreditsEpisode Art: Exoplanet Exomoon Ocean by AlexandrDiegetic Sounds: Spaceship Ambient SFX by JohnTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk☆★★☆★
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271: ☆ Floating About
3w ago00:21:13Tap to summarizeThe crew of Grandaddy is working on a new propulsion method, which needs all the energy and all the bananas they can find. Which means we're currently traveling even slower than usual and have our gravity rationed. But even though we haven't been anywhere interesting recently, we can still talk about all the exciting things that happen on board the ship. Hairy feet, anyone?To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 271 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Preview00:13 - Hello00:37 - Introduction02:11 - Floating About18:57 - Listener Email from Nanonana20:19 - Outroduction20:43 - GoodbyeCreditsEpisode Art: Banana Fruit Healthy by HansDiegetic Sounds: Spaceship Ambient SFX by JohnOpening Theme: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestClosing Theme: Bad Guy by Falling in ReverseAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk☆★★☆☆
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270: ☆ The Amaze
Jun 1400:17:29Tap to summarizeImagine a planet made of gold, with seas of quicksilver and its entire surface covered in one big maze. Sounds crazy? Not in space it isn't! Well okay, it ís a little crazy, but still real. And we spent the day trying to solve the maze. Or at least parts of it. On top of that, we have a bit of gossip to start off today's episode!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 270 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Preview00:11 - Hello00:35 - Introduction04:28 - The Amaze14:57 - Listener Email from MusicalMandy17:02 - Outroduction17:17 - GoodbyeCreditsEpisode Art: Labyrinth Puzzle Maze by Piro 4DDiegetic Sounds: Spaceship Ambient SFX by JohnTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk☆★☆★★
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269: ☆ Dark Nebula
Jun 700:23:47Tap to summarizeThere's not just one Dark Nebula out there, you know? There are many! And we just happen to be in one today. We take the opportunity to debunk a lot of the theories that existed about Dark Nebulae and also speculate about which specific type this one might be. And by speculate we mean guess at random. Also, we make music!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 269 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Preview00:14 - Hello00:38 - Introduction03:30 - Dark Nebula20:06 - Listener Email from Lukka23:11 - Outroduction23:31 - GoodbyeCreditsEpisode Art: Books Tunnel Fantasy by PublicDomainPicturesDiegetic Sounds: Spaceship Ambient SFX by JohnOpening Theme: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestClosing Theme: Lyin' King by NineAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk☆★☆★☆
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268: ☆ Road Trip
May 3100:18:35Tap to summarizeBecause Grandaddy is currently undergoing maintenance, we took the opportunity to go on a quick road trip! We tossed a few things in a small pod and started to explore the solar system we're currently in. Where by "a few things" we mean drinks and the Bubble Condo, and by "explore" we mean bouncing through an asteroid storm and then laying on our backs watching the stars.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 268 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Preview00:07 - Hello00:32 - Introduction00:54 - Road Trip01:39 - Stakers04:56 - Road Trip15:30 - Listener Email from Krampus17:47 - Outroduction18:10 - GoodbyeCreditsEpisode Art: Camping Constellation Cosmos by PexelsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk☆★☆☆★
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267: ☆ Space Gadgets
May 2400:24:45Tap to summarizeYou never know when you'll need some Space Pliers! This week we collected several gadgets that our fellow passengers brought along on the Space Tour. Some of them we know what they do and some of them we don't, but for most of them we wonder why on Earth you'd bring them on a two week trip to outer space? Then again, that trip has lasted for eight weeks already, so what do we know…To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 267 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Preview00:14 - Hello00:38 - Introduction02:13 - Doctor Doctor07:49 - Space Gadgets09:08 - Dark Iron11:40 - Vacuum Pliers13:19 - Cyclic Fire15:42 - Castagnettes17:28 - Zero Gravity Propeller18:54 - Galactic Fan20:15 - Alien Tickler22:20 - Listener Email from j5e57d (AKA Jamal)23:49 - Outroduction24:25 - GoodbyeCreditsEpisode Art: Measuring Device Laser from PixabayDiegetic Sounds: Spaceship Ambient SFX by JohnOpening Theme: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestClosing Theme: Doctor Doctor by UFOAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk☆★☆☆☆
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266: ☆ New Aliens
May 1700:20:33Tap to summarizeOne of the benefits of being lost in space is that you get to visit planets that nobody has ever been to before. In most cases that just means another lava planet, another rock planet, or another ice planet. But in rare cases you encounter something exceptional. In this episode we talk about such an experience! And about woodblocks!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 266 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Preview00:16 - Hello00:40 - Introduction02:03 - Woodblock04:06 - The Materialistics15:59 - Listener Email from Inka19:59 - Outroduction20:22 - GoodbyeCreditsEpisode Art: Yellow Wall Concrete by PexelsDiegetic Sounds: Spaceship Ambient SFX by JohnTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk☆☆★★★
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265: ☆ Hyper Warp Spores
May 1000:22:45Tap to summarizeEnough with the Solar Flare Clubs and Overtourism Workshops, let's get this big chunk of metal moving properly again! This week we talk about all the different ideas we have about speeding up. Hyper Space? Investigated. Spore Drive? Researched. Tying a sun to our ship? Considered.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 265 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Preview00:16 - Hello00:40 - Introduction03:04 - Hyper Warp Spores20:01 - Listener Email from Harald1721:58 - Outroduction22:34 - GoodbyeCreditsEpisode Art: Sense Lights Traffic by Evgeni TcherkasskiDiegetic Sounds: Spaceship Ambient SFX by JohnTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk☆☆★★☆
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264: ☆ All Aboard
May 300:31:27Tap to summarizeWe're all aboard! Because we are currently nowhere and haven't really been anywhere since last week. Regular listeners will know not to worry; when we don't really have anything to talk about, we're somehow at our best. Expect all kinds of interesting information about solar flare clubs, space ship hikes and stuffed animals. You know, the usual space travel stuff!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 264 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Preview00:11 - Hello00:35 - Introduction02:58 - All Aboard04:09 - Overtourism Workshop07:37 - Alternative Recipes13:04 - Solar Flare Club15:30 - Space Ship Hiking17:51 - Stuffed Otter20:39 - A Song of Ice and Fire25:08 - Name the Star Constellation29:09 - Listener Email from Guinevere30:35 - Outroduction31:06 - GoodbyeCreditsEpisode Art: Starry Sky Night Stars by Felix MittermeierDiegetic Sounds: Spaceship Ambient SFX by JohnTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk☆☆★☆★
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