Tests From The Future

This week we are trying out a new format. We're not sure what to call it yet, and if it's ever going to return, but we're having great fun trying to convince the listeners that one of the items pitched against each other is better than the other one. We even have a scripted announcement text! In this Tech Battle (or TekWar) pilot, we compare the grappling hook and slingshot on different features such as durability, entertainment value and storbity. Are you curious as to which one of us makes a case for the slingshot and which one of us roots for the grappling hook? There's only one way to find out!

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:24 - Introduction

01:40 - TekWar

03:08 - Grappling Hook vs. Slingshot

18:26 - Listener Email

20:20 - Outroduction

20:56 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Now that fast space travel is coming, it's time to consider what to do with this newly acquired possibility. Sure, exploration. Sure, research. But what about us common folk? We just want to know where we should go, so we can take a photo of ourselves there! And that's where your favourite podcast hosts come in. In this episode we'll mention the space sights that we most look forward to visiting. They range from funnily shaped asteroids to funnily named phenomena. After this episode, you're good to go!

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:26 - Introduction

02:17 - Sightseeing in Space

20:13 - Outroduction

20:41 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

We don't know about the 21st century, but in the 23rd century we tend to focus a lot on the surface of the earth, compared to the rest of it. Even though that is a relatively minor path of its overall volume! So, this week, we'll give the rest of the earth proper credit. We'll tell you more about the recent digging initiatives, about the different means that allow you to get to the centre of the earth relatively fast and about all the attractions that you can expect down there. Did you know they make really good thermo mugs down there? After this episode - or even after reading these show notes - you'll know.

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:24 - Introduction

02:33 - The Centre of the Earth

24:49 - Outroduction

25:35 - Listener Email

27:51 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Sure, we've told you about our alien friends, but before they made their presence known to us, we had already encountered a few minor life forms out there - one a little more exciting than the other. Just because these life forms didn't have arms and legs, and were somewhere else on the evolutionary timeline entirely, doesn't mean that they're not worth talking about. So we do! And as a bonus, we answer a listener question about alien music.

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:25 - Introduction

01:25 - Alien Life Forms

20:13 - Listener Email

23:44 - Outroduction

24:05 - Goodbye

Credits

Opening Theme: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Closing Theme: Johnny B. Goode by Leo Moracchioli

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Thanks for sending us a bunch of questions! We had a good time reading through them and selecting a few to be answered on air. Apparently you are particularly interested in food, aliens and time travel - not coincidentally three essential ingredients for an interesting night out! And if you're interested in finding out how big cities like Frankfurt look like in the 23rd century, now is your chance to find out.

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:29 - Introduction

01:05 - Your Questions

02:08 - Low-Fidelity Teleportation

04:33 - Frankfurt in 2223

14:37 - Vegetarianism

21:36 - Empty Batteries

21:58 - Alien Life

24:09 - Pizza Toppings

25:45 - Outroduction

26:42 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Magnet Run is one of many games that use magnet technology. In this episode we speak about all of these games, while also explaining all the different possibilities that magnet technology provides. Think jellyfish, jousting and jeopardy, with that last word just listed here, because it completes the alliteration. Oh, and we also made a pizza. From actual ingredients! Also, check out youtube.com/@TestsFromTheFuture!

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:25 - Introduction

06:17 - Magnet Run

16:33 - Other Magnet Games

26:21 - Listener Email

29:34 - Outroduction

30:15 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Hello, hello, is it really two years already? In today's episode we recap what happened since that day in November, on which we first heard from you, our listeners in the 21st century. We also talk about some of our personal highlights and we even have a few messages from some of our past guests. Come to think of it, if you've never listened to the show before and are a little daunted by all these episodes, this is a good place to start! Just be aware of many spoilers… Also, check out youtube.com/@TestsFromTheFuture!

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:24 - Introduction

02:43 - Recap

13:39 - Highlights

20:15 - Listener Email

22:51 - Outroduction

23:34 - Goodbye

23:52 - Rexy

24:14 - Michael Lasagna 19

24:53 - Lieutenant Friedberg

26:17 - Sarah

26:48 - Mr. Dobalina

Referenced Episodes

47: Box of Old Tech

49: Crispy Creatures

50: Shuttle Station

55: Intergalactic Escalator

59: The Earth Stopped!

70: Simon Solo

85: Live From Fizzles

86: Tech Startup With Guest

90: Doppelgängers

93: Time Capsule

103: Sponsianus

105: Eyjafjallajökull

109: Mr. Dobalina

110: Escape From World Messel

113: Fly Drones

115: Venus on Strike

117: The Year 4132

118: Elections - Candidacy

129: Flying Carpet Ride

Credits

Rexy: TKP

Michael Lasagna 19: Fiona by Apple

Lieutenant Friedberg: Schildmaid MX

Sarah: CycleYourHeartOut.com

Mr. Dobalina: Daniel by Apple

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Debris-free C-beam paths are essential for faster space travel. And as we've been told by our alien friends, who were kind enough to lend us their technology, the only option for a clear C-beam path out of our solar system is straight through Pluto. That news wasn't really met with much enthusiasm obviously. That's a former planet, we're talking about! We already feel a little guilty about downgrading Pluto to a dwarf planet and now we're supposed to destroy it? In this episode we summarise the rather emotional discussion that's currently dominating the headlines and we even come up with an alternative idea ourselves.

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:24 - Introduction

01:49 - C-Beam Path Clearance

23:57 - Listener Email

27:18 - Outroduction

27:52 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

We have a Teleporter Gun and we're not afraid to use it! But not before we chat about it a little. How did we get our hands on one, for example? And what is it used for? And why do we send things to a desert, a central square and Simon's balcony? You're about to find out!

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Chapters

00:00 - But other than that…

01:25 - Hello

01:51 - Introduction

02:17 - Teleporter Guns

21:17 - Outroduction

21:51 - Goodbye

22:03 - …because it was really busy.

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Although we find it very hard to believe, there actually are people in the 23rd century, who don't really care much for technology. They live in communities, called The Disconnected, where technology is completely absent. We try to figure out why, and more importantly, try to figure out how they manage to live their life. How do they get to the moon, for example? Spoiler: they don't! And they're fine with it. Get ready to be baffled!

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:24 - Introduction

01:56 - The Disconnected

13:59 - Ice Cream

15:36 - Outroduction

16:06 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk