Tests From The Future

Podluck is like potluck, but on a podcast. Which means that you get to listen to us taste randomly generated food! You won't just listen to us press buttons and describe what the food looks like, but you'll actually hear us munch on things. Expect classics, like chocolate biscuits and kinderkaffee, as well as pretty outrageous dishes, like a fishbowl canapé. Yum!

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:24 - Introduction

01:45 - Podluck

28:49 - Outroduction

29:25 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Hold on, the robots have risen up against the humans? Seriously?! That's not good. This episode is a little different than usual, starting with the fact that Dirk wakes Simon up in the middle of the night, to give him the bad news, and then follows that up with more bad news…

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:24 - Introduction

01:40 - Robot Uprising

07:53 - Outroduction

08:13 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Dirk won an Orbital Glyder in a raffle at work. We're not sure if it works, but - as usual - that doesn't stop us from talking about it! What's it supposed to do, you wonder? Well, we actually ask you that this very episode, in the form of a multiple choice question. There are some hints from the beginning, so pay attention! And as the Orbital Glyder is at Dirk's apartment, we'll record there for a change. As a nice bonus, you'll get to hear about all things chrome!

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:24 - Introduction

08:10 - Orbital Glyder

21:12 - Listener Suggestions

24:55 - Outroduction

25:14 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

We just had a thought. How about we turn our recent discovery into a business model? Since we can sort of time travel now, we might as well make a few 'moneys' with it. In this episode we brainstorm a little about what our trips would be like, 'when' we would be going to, and what we would call ourselves. We also talk about death! Do we allow travelers from the past to find out when they die? And what happens to their death in the past when they die in the future? Not that this would happen of course! Stay tuned.

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:24 - Introduction

05:02 - Time Travel Agency

32:55 - Outroduction

33:36 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Let's clear this up once and for all. Yes, Earth started warming up quite dramatically at the end of the 21st century. And yes, the counter measures worked so well that Earth started cooling down quite dramatically after that. But yes, we're all fine now, no need to worry! Today we'll explain exactly what happened, what WOIL and BOIL have to do with anything, and what a Sahara Iceberg is. All the hot news and all the cool details!

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:25 - Introduction

01:23 - Global Cooling

31:22 - Outroduction

31:59 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

If you can't see it, does it really exist? Well, if it plays music and smells of speculaas, then sure! When a Nano Sphere randomly floated into the room earlier today, we immediately closed all the doors and windows, so we could listen to it and talk about it on the show at the same time. We don't know what it is, where it comes from or why it even exists, but that hasn't stopped us taking about things before and sure isn't going to stop us now! Also, what happened to Hong Kong? Now, that we know!

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:24 - Introduction

00:35 - Nano Sphere

17:00 - Listener Email From Donny

19:47 - Outroduction

20:12 - Goodbye

Credits

Song #1: No Surprises by Radiohead

Song #2: Life on Mars by David Bowie

Song #3: Run by Snow Patrol

Song #4: Hug My Soul by Saint Etienne

Song #5 and Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Who hasn't heard of Peter the Greatest! Oh, you're from the 21st century, you say? Well, then take a seat, and listen as we tell you the story of 23rd century's last dictator. It's quite an exciting story! It has lemonade swimming pools, applause days, officially regulated anarchy, and quirky little wooden souvenirs. Get ready for a journey through one of history's most peculiar forms of government!

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:26 - Introduction

01:59 - The Last Dictator

21:10 - Listener Email From Pirrko

23:54 - Outroduction

24:22 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

We hereby declare the Pirate Games to have officially begun! Slightly similar to the Olympic Games, the Pirate Games bring together the best athletes and artists in the solar system. They show us how good they are at things like Crow's Nesting, Cannonball Putting and - obviously - Making Lemonade. We comment on the opening ceremony, mention some of our favourite games, and enjoy some word play in between. Sponsor-Ship, anyone?

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:24 - Introduction

01:26 - Pirate Games

23:43 - Listener Email From Archibald

25:49 - Outroduction

26:12 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

There may be other means to travel to space, but none of them are as tasty as the Jellypult. And as a bonus, the people who came up with the idea were just two simple guys, like us! Today we give you all the ins and some of the outs on the newest iteration of the Space Catapult. To complicate things a little, Dirk brought along a grumpy guest, who doesn't actually speak, but has a way of making its presence known.

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:25 - Introduction

05:27 - The Jellypult

17:57 - Listener Email From Mariana

22:07 - Outroduction

22:30 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Lori Keet is a bit of a celebrity. And a robot. And a Star Catcher. And she bought QuickQuack. And she saved the rainforests. Okay, that last part was a bit exaggerated, but either way, we have a lot to talk about today. And we also briefly look back at our (after) party and answer a listener question about making money too. Will we manage to release such a busy episode on time, you're thinking? Well… It'll be ready when it's ready.

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:23 - Introduction

01:16 - After Party

02:55 - Back to Normal

03:28 - Lori Keet

03:42 - Star Catching

08:37 - Motivation

10:01 - Space Junk

11:48 - Out of Business

12:28 - Asteroid Cleaning

13:52 - Approach

16:17 - QuickQuack

20:56 - Influence

22:32 - Hyperduck

23:24 - Listener Email From Antoine

24:31 - Listener Email From Chris Cox

25:38 - Outroduction

25:57 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk