Tests From The Future

Hosted by Simon & Dirk

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Oct 2026

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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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October 25, 2026Episode 28924 min

289: Box of Power-Ups

It's finally time to open that mystery box that Dirk gave Simon on his departure. In it are so called power-ups. They're hidden in question mark blocks, which you can place in mid-air. How cool is that! What happens when you then punch the blocks? Get ready to find out! To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 289 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode. Chapters 00:00 - Preview 00:15 - Hello 00:40 - Introduction 02:54 - Five Years 09:14 - Box of Power-Ups 22:44 - Grand Theft Hoverboard 24:06 - Outroduction 24:42 - Goodbye Credits Episode Art: Mushroom Toadstool Fall by Jürgen Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

October 18, 2026Episode 28817 min

288: It's Freezing Out There

A quick warning: this is one of those weeks where we don't manage to get past the catching-up part of the show. If you were hoping for the newest news on the newest novelty, then feel free to move along. If you were eager to find out if - and how - they eat on Tikibar, this is just the right episode for you! To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 288 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode. Chapters 00:00 - Preview 00:13 - Hello 00:37 - Introduction 02:42 - Grandaddy's Home 06:34 - It's Freezing Out There 15:03 - Listener Email from Camilla 17:10 - Outroduction 17:45 - Goodbye Credits Episode Art: Frost Frozen Hoarfrost by Willfried Wende Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

October 11, 2026Episode 28729 min

287: Life on Tikibar

Now, whose voice might that be? Indeed, it's Simon, live from Tikibar! Intergalactic communication seems to be working, the Low Fidelity Wave Burner seems to have arrived in one piece, and the same applies to Simon himself. In this episode, Simon summarises his first four weeks on the recently discovered alien planet to Dirk and the listeners. Among other things, we cover the trip itself, the local housing situation and some odd alien customs. To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 287 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode. Chapters 00:00 - Preview 00:13 - Hello 00:39 - Introduction 05:23 - Travelling to Tikibar 10:54 - Life on Tikibar 28:19 - Outroduction 29:17 - Goodbye Credits Episode Art: Incense Sticks Drying by Xuan Duong Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

October 4, 2026Episode 28610 min

286: Space Port

What do you do when you really want to ship something to a friend on a faraway planet but the regular shuttle there doesn't leave for a while yet? You wait? Maybe that's what people who don't host a podcast do, but Dirk simply tries to find a pilot who can take care of the shipment ASAP. And what better place to find that pilot than in a leaky canteen in the middle of the desert? To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 286 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode. Chapters 00:00 - Preview 00:10 - Hello 00:35 - Introduction 01:19 - Space Port 08:44 - Listener Email from iPod Irene 09:50 - Outroduction 10:11 - Goodbye Credits Episode Art: Raisting Satellite Reception by Michael Misof Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

September 27, 2026Episode 2853 min

285: Mr. Dobalina and the Low Fidelity Wave Burner

Well, we know where Simon is, but what's up with Dirk? You see, this week, neither of the hosts were actually there to record. Luckily, we can always count on Dirk's trusty Personal Assistant, Mr. Dobalina. He will bring you up to date, sneak in an opinion or two for the careful listener and, who would've thunk it, he'll read another poem too. To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 285 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode. Chapters 00:00 - Preview 00:05 - Hello 00:30 - Introduction 01:35 - Updates 02:39 - Mr. Jones 03:03 - Goodbye Credits Mr. Dobalina: Daniel by Apple Poem: Mr. Jones by Counting Crows Episode Art: Technology Control Panel Buttons by Thomas Wolter Opening Theme: Mistadobalina by Del the Funky Homosapien Closing Theme: Mr. Jones by Counting Crows Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

September 20, 2026Episode 2848 min

284: Home Alone

This episode experiences several problems. First of all, Simon is all the way across the universe. Second, Dirk isn't. Third, the fact that we have fast space travel apparently doesn't mean that we have fast intergalactic communication. Or any intergalactic communication for that matter. So, time for a monologue! To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 284 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode. Chapters 00:00 - Preview 00:10 - Hello 00:35 - Introduction 01:06 - Home Alone 06:01 - Listener Email from Haakon 07:45 - Outroduction 08:28 - Goodbye Credits Episode Art: Nature Landscape Background by Simon Berger Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

September 13, 2026Episode 28321 min

283: Until Next Time

Simon's shuttle is leaving in a few minutes, but we manage to squeeze in one more episode beforehand, live from the shuttle station itself! From next week onwards, we'll be recording from two different locations - from two different galaxies even. So, did Simon bring everything he'll need? Did Dirk sneak in a surprise box? Is it Alpha Aliquid or Alpha Aquilid? And why do some shuttles pass by the station without stopping? Until next time! To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 283 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode. Chapters 00:00 - Preview 00:07 - Hello 00:32 - Introduction 00:58 - Off to Tikibar 20:36 - Outroduction 21:12 - Goodbye Credits Episode Art: Formosa Boulevard Station by Allan Lau Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

September 6, 2026Episode 28230 min

282: Laundry Day

How is laundry done in the 23rd century? You'll find out in this episode! And how was laundry done in the 21st century? Dirk will find out in this episode! And how is laundry done on Planet Tikibar? Simon will find out in a next episode! Because he will move there very soon. Which explains why we're even talking about doing laundry. Lots of clothes to clean beforehand! To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 282 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode. Chapters 00:00 - Preview 00:08 - Hello 00:32 - Introduction 04:40 - Laundry Day 30:02 - Outroduction 30:37 - Goodbye Credits Episode Art: Steam Roller Construction Machine by Roland 4D Pippes Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

August 30, 2026Episode 28132 min

281: Space Ambassador

We hoped that we could get back to our regular life and our regular topics, but the last couple of days have been anything but regular. Simon has accepted a position as ambassador on Tikibar and will actually leave for outer space again very soon. In this episode we answer questions like "What?", "Why?", "When?" and "Are the rumours true about Ambassador Von Froschhausen?". On top of that we also talk about the challenges of reintegrating into society after having been lost in space for five months. To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 281 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode. Chapters 00:00 - Preview 00:14 - Hello 00:39 - Introduction 03:24 - Space Ambassador 23:41 - Listener Email from Henri 31:28 - Outroduction 31:45 - Goodbye Credits Episode Art: Ring Seal Stamp by svklimkin Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

August 23, 2026Episode 28026 min

280: ☆ Homecoming

It's hard to believe, but we're actually in orbit around Earth! We made it back! Almost at least, because we're still in quarantine at the moment. They're afraid we have slave hens? At least that gives us time to tidy up the ship, sort out our souvenirs, go clay pigeon shooting using the asteroids we can't take home, and of course speculate about what celebrations are being prepared for our triumphant homecoming! To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 280 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode. Chapters 00:00 - Preview 00:23 - Hello 00:47 - Introduction 00:53 - Homecoming 23:29 - Listener Email from William McConnell 25:08 - Listener Email from XYZ 25:50 - Outroduction 26:09 - Goodbye Credits Episode Art: Space Walk Astronaut by NASA Imagery Diegetic Sounds: Spaceship Ambient SFX by John Opening Theme: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest Closing Theme: Blister in the Sun by Violent Femmes Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk ★☆★☆★