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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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June 14, 2026Episode 27017 min

270: ☆ The Amaze

Imagine 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☆★☆★★

June 7, 2026Episode 26923 min

269: ☆ Dark Nebula

There'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☆★☆★☆

May 31, 2026Episode 26818 min

268: ☆ Road Trip

Because 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☆★☆☆★

May 24, 2026Episode 26724 min

267: ☆ Space Gadgets

You 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☆★☆☆☆

May 17, 2026Episode 26620 min

266: ☆ New Aliens

One 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☆☆★★★

May 10, 2026Episode 26522 min

265: ☆ Hyper Warp Spores

Enough 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☆☆★★☆

May 3, 2026Episode 26431 min

264: ☆ All Aboard

We'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☆☆★☆★

April 26, 2026Episode 26326 min

263: ☆ Liminal Space

We didn't just visit a planet with lots of ice. We didn't just visit a planet with lots of meteors. We didn't just meet interesting members of the crew and passenger band. And we didn't just smuggle a fluid that smells like vodka onto the ship. We did all of those things! And today we'll talk about them.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 263 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Preview00:11 - Hello00:35 - Introduction05:10 - Liminal Space06:59 - Slippery Ice Planet11:47 - Meteor Rainforest Planet20:39 - Listener Email from Fantastic Mister Grapefruit25:45 - Outroduction26:00 - GoodbyeCreditsEpisode Art: Network Earth Blockchain by Gerd AltmannDiegetic Sounds: Spaceship Ambient SFX by JohnTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk☆☆★☆☆

April 19, 2026Episode 26222 min

262: ☆ Planet Crumble

We have all kinds of things to talk about this week! Who thought that being lost in space could be so exciting? First of all, Simon got into the first ever Passenger Council. Second, we visited a planet with a surface that retreats when you touch it. Third, we get to contribute to science! Somehow. At least a little bit.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 262 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Preview00:08 - Hello00:32 - Introduction01:51 - Passenger Council05:06 - Planet Crumble18:28 - Listener Email from Dutch Darwin20:34 - Listener Email from Elisabeth22:01 - Outroduction22:38 - GoodbyeCreditsEpisode Art: Planet Surface Space by BSmercantile5Diegetic Sounds: Spaceship Ambient SFX by JohnTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk☆☆☆★★

April 12, 2026Episode 26117 min

261: ☆ Lost

There's both good and bad news. The bad news is that we're no longer moving fast through space and don't really know where we are. The good news is that the space tour will last longer! In today's episode we mostly discuss the consequences of the breakdown itself, but we also talk about the ways we've been entertaining ourselves in the mean time.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 261 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Preview00:26 - Hello00:50 - Introduction01:18 - Lost15:56 - Listener Email from Deirdre16:50 - Outroduction17:42 - GoodbyeCreditsEpisode Art: Stars Sky Space by Gerd AltmannDiegetic Sounds: Spaceship Ambient SFX by JohnTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk☆☆☆★☆