Tests From The Future

Simon won some last minute tickets to the Pinball Star Track, and he didn't even know he'd entered the lottery! We queue up outside the stadium and record our anticipatory experience. What's a Pinball Star Track race like? What do the other spectators look like? And who wants some nuts? And, not unimportantly, why do they split the queue?To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:24 - Introduction00:40 - Pinball Star Track14:10 - Oh No…14:51 - Outroduction14:55 - GoodbyeCreditsEpisode Art: Berlin Olympic Stadium from PixabayTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Well, it sure has been a week to remember! We're still trying to solve the case from last week, but there have been some developments that have put quite a different spin on the whole thing. In this episode we explain everything that's happened since you last heard us. You'll hear more about bulgur and less about rabid dogs. And you'll sure find out why the Luminati weren't as worried as we were! We even watch some more camera recordings live on the show to see if they help us solve the case…To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:25 - Introduction00:30 - CSI: The Moon00:38 - Good News Bad News01:38 - Resurrection01:52 - Who Killed You?04:11 - Gym Teacher06:53 - Watermark08:14 - Cam Footage09:02 - The Neighbour10:52 - Number 111:56 - The Bees13:03 - Number 919:05 - Summarise20:00 - Solved!20:34 - What Next?21:57 - Outroduction22:30 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

This episode is not for the faint of heart! It contains words like blood, murder, brain damage and pencil case. Why is that? Unfortunately, in a future that is almost free of crime, a murdered alien gets a whole lot of attention. And because there was no such thing as an intergalactic police force, the UFOPOO assigned the case to Dirk, and Dirk asked Simon to help him investigate. In this episode we go over all the clues we have so far and discuss all the 'persons of interest'. But first we talk about what's currently parked on Dirk's balcony!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:25 - Introduction07:48 - CSI: The Moon11:52 - The Reaction14:15 - The Clues15:53 - Number 817:11 - The Moon17:47 - An Anvil18:58 - Bulgur19:51 - Pencil Case20:27 - Dust & Rocks20:39 - Rabid Dog21:26 - Persons of Interest21:46 - Number 121:57 - Illegal Water Smuggling22:44 - The Counts24:36 - The Neighbour25:23 - Correspondence26:32 - The Bees27:33 - Cam Coverage28:29 - Listener Email from fsdxfsd1130:09 - Listener Email from Jc Irvs Mcvs31:52 - Outroduction32:09 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Spontaneous recording! Dirk is at a UFO showroom, looking at all kinds of different models, and decides to record by himself. And half the hosts means half the length! How does the showroom look? Which models are there? What happens when you press that button? That sort of stuff.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:24 - Introduction00:49 - UFO Showroom10:30 - Outroduction11:07 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Dirk kept today's topic a secret for Simon, so it's not just you, the listener, who gets to be surprised. But yes, there are animals in space. Because… why not? If they can survive on land, in the ocean and in the sky, then why not in space? It's just that humanity only discovered the first species after we started exploring and colonising the solar system. We'll highlight some of the species today and thanks to a listener email, we also learn about 'our' Spotify playlist (testsfromthefuture.com/spotify). Pretty cool!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:25 - Introduction01:19 - Space Animals06:03 - Dark Wraith09:30 - Mars Harrier11:32 - Spaceback Whale14:23 - Mars Kærhøg15:36 - Vacuum Bear18:22 - White Weevil21:10 - Listener Email From iPod Irene22:19 - Outroduction22:36 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

What would you do when strange and energetic messages arrive from a massive energy source far away in space? Well… first of all, that's probably a question that nobody's ever asked you before. And second, you obviously try to use them to power up your favorite device! We'll explain what happens when you actually try that, while at the same time speculating about what the true content of these messages might be.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:24 - Introduction03:17 - Tiny Gods22:38 - Listener Email From Nadia25:48 - Outroduction26:19 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Happy Bird Day to you, dear listener! Because of this wonderful day, we dedicated a whole episode to these fascinating creatures. Attentive listeners may even remember that 'Birds From The Future' was one of our original (discarded) ideas for the podcast. We explain why birds had a bit of an accelerated "evolution" and also highlight some of our favourite future birds. And - let's call it a bonus - we seem to have forgotten to edit out an interruption in the middle. We should be more careful!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:25 - Introduction00:58 - Birds From The Future08:43 - Scarlet Cardinal10:19 - Neutronotary Warbler12:35 - Work Stuff14:09 - More Dirt in Frankfurt14:35 - More Bird in Frankfurt16:52 - Hypermarine Flycatcher17:52 - Electric Razorbill20:20 - Listener Email From Cassandra22:09 - Outroduction22:29 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

What sounds like a made up future thing, is in reality a pretty amazing experience. And Simon got to try it out! In this episode we explain the difference between tiny and super-tiny, tell you how it feels to be shrunk so much that you can't keep all your body parts, and describe what it looks like when you see somebody doing some actual Neutrino Surfing. At the end we also highlight a few other things you can do when you're super-tiny. Hadron bouncing anyone?To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:31 - Introduction01:33 - Neutrino Surfing22:18 - Listener Email From Cassandra23:50 - Outroduction24:16 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

We finally got our alien friends to use one of our social networks and it probably isn't one you've heard of before! Spacebook comes with a few peculiarities, and you'll find out about all about them in this episode. You'll also learn which posts from Dirk got rejected in the past, which celebrities Simon follows on Spacebook, and the fans of Scandinavia among you will be glad to hear that not one, but two Scandinavian countries are mentioned in today's show!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Frozen03:33 - Hello03:57 - Introduction04:09 - Spacebook19:49 - Listener Email From Mark20:48 - Outroduction21:07 - GoodbyeCreditsOpening Theme: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestClosing Theme: Spaceman by Babylon ZooAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

We have to be honest; even in the 23rd century, some things don't really work. Or in the case of VVF's newest hoverboard, the Hoverlord Ultimate, don't work at all. Sound effects? Foot massager? Modern design? Bright colours? All are good reasons to complain. Out loud. On air. To you. Let's go!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:25 - Introduction01:12 - The Hoverlord Ultimate15:09 - Listener Email From Mahmud18:56 - Outroduction19:20 - GoodbyeCreditsOpening Theme: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestClosing Theme: Can't Stop Raving by DuneAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

New discoveries regularly trickle in from space and today we talk about one of the more exciting ones. It's a planet. And it's a square. And it's flat. And if you walk off on the 'left' side, you appear on the 'right' side! Sounds familiar? As you can judge from its name, it sure reminded all of us of a specific video game! Since it's a very recent discovery and it took place very far away, not a lot is known yet. Which means we get to do that thing we like the most - speculate!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:24 - Introduction01:26 - Planet Pac-Man22:17 - Listener Email From Annika8925:22 - Outroduction25:50 - GoodbyeCreditsOpening Theme: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestClosing Theme: Bubbelbad by Def P & BeatbustersAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Imagine a large banquet hall in a French palace. Are you seeing it? Now imagine it full of tables, dinner guests, food and drinks. Yes? Now imagine the gravity is slowly reduced to zero. And now imagine us being there and making a podcast episode about it!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:25 - Introduction02:54 - Zero Gravity Dinner19:18 - Listener Email From Ragnarok20:56 - Outroduction21:13 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Dirk's eKoala is working again, so we might as well talk about it! Despite Dirk not having so much time today, we do our best to explain what an eKoala is, which variations exist, and what its pros and cons are, while being regularly interrupted by the creature's very own cute mumblings. And we clear up some concerns about bees!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:25 - Introduction04:11 - eKoala20:34 - Listener Email From Agnes21:27 - Outroduction22:00 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Yes, our sleeping cabin is a little small. But the window is big. And space is even bigger! Today we'll tell you all about our experiences at the Space Rally. Which ships did we see? What merch did we get? And when will we have breakfast? That sort of thing.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:25 - Introduction06:28 - Space Rally20:05 - Outroduction20:36 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Think of all the things you can do in 30 seconds! Eating chocolate cookies. Taking a (short) shower. Reading a (very short) book. Now think about all the things that could happen when everybody in the world did one of those things at the same time! Well, today is the day where we actually try that in the 23rd century. And you get to hear us do it! We also share what our favorite sights in Frankfurt are.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:26 - Introduction02:07 - 30 Seconds20:41 - Listener Email From Iuah27:03 - Outroduction27:28 - GoodbyeCreditsOpening Theme: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestClosing Theme: Hello, Goodbye by The BeatlesAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Simon has been going to a few monster concerts recently, and he's happy to answer Dirk's questions about them. What do the concert halls look like? What do the performers look like? What do the spectators look like? And what does the food… taste like? Also, we kind of clear up why we say hello twice, but bye bye only once!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:25 - Introduction04:49 - Monster Concerts22:49 - Listener Email From Ann25:04 - Outroduction25:26 - GoodbyeCreditsOpening Theme: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestClosing Theme: Far Away by BoyWithUkeAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Is it a hobby? Is it a sport? Is it just the latest hype? Well, we tried it out either way. Or at least Dirk did, so Simon gets to ask him about it. How does it work? Where do you practice? What about volcanic activity? And what's that thing that you put in your nostrils? All that and more in this semiaquatic episode!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:25 - Introduction04:58 - Hoverdiving22:28 - Outroduction22:41 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

There's this one little asteroid that's been circling the earth for centuries, which we've never been able to land on. Until today maybe? We watch the livestream of ASA's current attempt and comment on whatever is going on. We have drinks and everything! Spoiler alert: you will indeed find out whether or not the mission is successful.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:25 - Introduction03:09 - Mission to Kamo‘oalewa18:23 - Listener Email From Domen20:03 - Outroduction20:38 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

It's May the Fourth! Star Wars day! So we spent a long hot afternoon in the park, doing the usual bank holiday stuff; visiting a jumble sale, listening to music, getting our faces painted, and attaching rockets to things. True, some of those things weren't really suited to being propelled through the air, but it sure was a lot of fun!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:24 - Introduction04:28 - Things With Rockets22:31 - Outroduction23:11 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Remember that virtual world? That world that was initially intended for choir practice, but is now the world's number one pastime? Today we record live from there, taking you on a small tour through the wonderful world of side quests, non-playable characters and advertisements. We also answer listener questions again. Think artificial intelligence and albino animals!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:25 - Introduction00:31 - Live from the Chorus-Verse14:02 - Listener Email From Joseph15:42 - Listener Email From Sandra17:46 - Outroduction18:10 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

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!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:24 - Introduction01:45 - Podluck28:49 - Outroduction29:25 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost 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…To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:24 - Introduction01:40 - Robot Uprising07:53 - Outroduction08:13 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost 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!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:24 - Introduction08:10 - Orbital Glyder21:12 - Listener Suggestions24:55 - Outroduction25:14 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost 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.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:24 - Introduction05:02 - Time Travel Agency32:55 - Outroduction33:36 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost 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!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:25 - Introduction01:23 - Global Cooling31:22 - Outroduction31:59 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost 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!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:24 - Introduction00:35 - Nano Sphere17:00 - Listener Email From Donny19:47 - Outroduction20:12 - GoodbyeCreditsSong #1: No Surprises by RadioheadSong #2: Life on Mars by David BowieSong #3: Run by Snow PatrolSong #4: Hug My Soul by Saint EtienneSong #5 and Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost 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!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:26 - Introduction01:59 - The Last Dictator21:10 - Listener Email From Pirrko23:54 - Outroduction24:22 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost 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?To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:24 - Introduction01:26 - Pirate Games23:43 - Listener Email From Archibald25:49 - Outroduction26:12 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost 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.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:25 - Introduction05:27 - The Jellypult17:57 - Listener Email From Mariana22:07 - Outroduction22:30 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost 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.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:23 - Introduction01:16 - After Party02:55 - Back to Normal03:28 - Lori Keet03:42 - Star Catching08:37 - Motivation10:01 - Space Junk11:48 - Out of Business12:28 - Asteroid Cleaning13:52 - Approach16:17 - QuickQuack20:56 - Influence22:32 - Hyperduck23:24 - Listener Email From Antoine24:31 - Listener Email From Chris Cox25:38 - Outroduction25:57 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

We probably could have seen it coming, but our 200th episode is suddenly upon us! We organised a genuine party to celebrate, but we still need to come up with something to talk about in the episode itself. How about we just start recording and see what happens? We don't remember any of Mr. Dobalina's suggestions though, and we keep getting distracted by the actual party… Who just bumped into the gravity switch?To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode!Chapters00:00 - Hello00:24 - Introduction01:21 - Finding Simon01:42 - 200 Ideas02:27 - Gravitation Switch03:03 - More Pizzas03:38 - The Solidifier04:25 - 200 More Ideas04:53 - Rock Band: Hologram Edition07:31 - 200 Further Ideas07:42 - Wooooo!08:08 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

No, we didn't resurrect someone. No, we didn't wake someone from hibernation. And no, we didn't talk to someone through some kind of interdimensional rift. This time we genuinely spoke with someone from the 21st century! Not on purpose, obviously, but we immediately saw the opportunity to hear the first impressions of someone fresh to 2225. And we revel, at least a tiny bit, in being right about this whole time travel business (#bonuspoints). Also, when we say 'we', 'we' mean just Simon - or, as our guest calls him; Future Boy.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode!Chapters00:00 - Hello00:25 - Introduction01:20 - Life in the 23rd Century03:20 - Explaining The Future04:50 - Universal Basic Income06:57 - Healthcare08:07 - Speaking Other Languages09:52 - Future Libraries11:51 - Bad Food14:15 - Wanting More Time Here16:40 - How To Time Travel18:27 - Back to the Future Part III19:08 - Return of the Dirk21:14 - Episode 20022:53 - Outroduction23:13 - GoodbyeCredits21st Century Guest: NishaTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

With Dirk on holiday, Simon decides to visit the 21st century once again. Using a smart trick, he manages to avoid being stuck in a small rural village, and gets to experience 21st century Frankfurt first hand. And, through a trick of fate, he actually bumps into the one person we know in that century. Who is that? Hint; she doesn't believe in any of this!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode!Chapters00:00 - Hello00:27 - Introduction01:18 - Exploring Hauptwache02:18 - Cheese & More03:15 - Don't Worry About It & Future Boy09:30 - Back to the Future Part II10:27 - Outroduction10:42 - GoodbyeCredits21st Century Guest: NishaTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

A premiere for the show; for the very first time we record the podcast in the 21st century! Yes, we've done it! Although the 'rules' are pretty challenging, we wanted to give it a shot anyway. Get ready to find out everything about a small rural village in 21st century Germany at night time. Think closed bakeries, closed flower shops and closed kiosks. Luckily we meet somebody at the train station who speaks English! We wonder if they finally believed that we were from the future after we suddenly disappeared…To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode!Chapters00:00 - Hello00:25 - Introduction00:52 - Live from the 21st Century09:23 - 21st Century Guest21:04 - Back to the Future23:07 - Outroduction23:40 - GoodbyeCredits21st Century Guest: NishaTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Are we for real? Did Simon actually do some time traveling? Let's find out by asking him tons of questions! Where to? When to? And how did he get the sun glasses? We'll find out how he has been getting around (or not), how he has been buying things (or not) and who he has been talking to (or not). And, we end with a time travelling joke!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode!Chapters00:00 - Hello00:24 - Introduction01:29 - Time Travel19:16 - Listener Email From Amrat20:55 - Outroduction21:26 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Just because we have world peace, it doesn't mean we can't have superheroes! In today's episode we discuss one of them; Moustarrow. Or as they used to be called when they weren't so famous yet; Schnurrpfeil. We actually got to talk to them in person, so we have all kinds of information that even most 23rd century people don't know. And talking about information that some people don't know; at the end of the episode, Simon reveals a tiny little detail about his own life that even Dirk didn't know! And by tiny we mean huge…To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode!Chapters00:00 - Hello00:25 - Introduction01:37 - Moustarrow19:24 - Listener Email From Jakub21:08 - Listener Email From Nathaniel22:52 - Outroduction23:17 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

It's Solstice time! Or at least it was a few days ago and that means we get to talk about all the presents we got! One of our presents involved dirt and one involved uranium. Guess which one we talk about more! Hint; it radiates light and warmth and is not dangerous at all. It does have a few weird side effects though, so the end of the episode is a little unusual.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode!Chapters00:00 - Hello00:24 - Introduction01:11 - Box O' Dirt06:14 - Uranium Lamp17:50 - Outroduction18:08 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

You've heard a lot about the 23rd century already, and you sure know your way around the 21st. But how about the 22nd century? You know, that century where alchemy was still a thing? Well, we found a book from that time, about that topic, and we try it out straight away! Who needs plastic forks anyway? Also, why is Simon late again?To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode!Chapters00:00 - Hello00:29 - Introduction01:19 - Alchemy For Dummies10:41 - Outroduction11:10 - GoodbyeCreditsOpening Theme: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestClosing Theme: It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine) by R.E.M.Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Is it a clone? No! Is it a doppelgänger? No! It is MMAcevedo, the world's first snapshot of a human brain. Almost two centuries old, it's been used so often that there must be hundreds of thousands of Miguels - as they are commonly known - by now. How this came to be, and what that means for us, we'll discuss in this episode. That and cheetahs.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode!Chapters00:00 - Hello00:23 - Introduction01:54 - MMAcevedo23:08 - Outroduction23:29 - Listener Email From Sandro25:02 - GoodbyeCreditsInspiration: Lena by qntmTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Since starting the show over three years ago, some of the devices we discussed in earlier episodes have changed quite a bit. The future isn't static, you know! With Solstice coming up, almost every device received an upgrade, and we'll bring you up to date on all of them. Think food conglomerators that can now make food that is safe for aliens, and submarines with creative naming schemes. It's upgrade season!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode!Chapters00:00 - Hello00:24 - Introduction03:16 - Upgrades04:59 - Lenses07:49 - Congos11:29 - Submarines13:00 - Pods14:35 - Teleporters19:32 - Holodecks21:39 - Yunkins22:29 - Hoverboards24:44 - BackRubbots27:36 - Outroduction28:33 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Hello, dear 23rd century listeners! Here's your weekly podcast from the 21st century. This week we'll tell you all about how our day was. Spoiler; it involved Facebook, the Apple Store and Game of Thrones. And then we answer all your questions about 21st century food. Yes, a steak is made of a real dead animal. But no, a shepherd's pie doesn't have any real shepherd in it. Also, we explain when 21st century people manage to have a little fun. See you in 200 years!To confirm this episode went back to the future, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a coming episode!Chapters00:00 - Hello00:24 - Introduction05:57 - Food Stuff18:01 - Listener Email From Ack-Ack19:11 - Outroduction19:49 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Nature doesn't traditionally speak for itself, so who takes its side when big decisions are made? Well… the future also found a solution for that! Say hello to the Voice of Nature. Every company and organisation has one and they have real power, not like those ethics councils! This episode isn't just about the VONs though. During the recording, we actually have somebody giving us podcasting tips and we feel all professional about it.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode!Chapters00:00 - Hello00:24 - Introduction01:26 - Voices of Nature12:38 - Listener Email From Bran13:36 - Outroduction14:07 - GoodbyeCreditsCharlene: Siri by AppleTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

66G rolled out not too long ago, and with it came many new possibilities. One of the most interesting ones is the possibility to talk directly to the afterlife. How did we handle things before? You'll find out during this episode. What are some of the remaining challenges? You'll also find that out. What did we learn about the afterlife so far? You'll kind of find out. And how does it work exactly? Well… we sort of skip over that. On the other hand, there's a robot joke at the end!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode!Chapters00:00 - Hello00:24 - Introduction04:28 - Conversations With the Afterlife20:20 - Listener Email From Chen Bao21:22 - Outroduction21:47 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Do you know those apartments that are really high up in a tree? Where waterfalls flow down and drones fly up? Where there are not just bathrobes in the closets, but also squirrel suits? Where other guests walk their dogs on your balcony? If you answered yes to all of those questions, you might want to consider skipping this episode. Otherwise, sit back and enjoy the show!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode!Chapters00:00 - Hello00:24 - Introduction01:05 - Live From a Tree House15:31 - Listener Email From Kim18:35 - Outroduction18:54 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

And there we were, thinking that our alien friends, the Luminati, were sooo perfect. As it turns out, they have been stealing our salt water all this time! As a souvenir, no less! Apparently having a planet full of salty water is pretty rare, galactically speaking. How did it get that far? How did they even do it? And has it really been three years since our first episode reached the 21st century? You'll learn all those things in this episode.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode!Chapters00:00 - Hello00:24 - Introduction04:39 - The Salt Water Scandal17:35 - Listener Email From Johnny Bravo18:47 - Outroduction19:07 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

We visited a pretty rare location; a place where archeologists have unearthed a 21st century neighbourhood, where there's a museum that displays typical artifacts from the time. Sometimes there were information labels and sometimes we guessed what was going on. Did those chicken bones in the rubbish bin really mean 21st century people ate actual chickens? How did they keep their precious asphalt from deteriorating? And what was up with all those bottle caps?To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode!Chapters00:00 - Hello00:23 - Introduction01:40 - 21st Century Excavation Site25:25 - Outroduction25:50 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Oh no! Against all expectations, fast space travel is getting delayed. As it turns out, we are missing one essential component, and it's nowhere to be found in our solar system. Before we figure out how to deal with that, project members are fired, new timelines are agreed on, and costs explode. In the meantime, if any of our listeners know how to get their hands on some good old fashioned hypogastrium, please let us know.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode!Chapters00:00 - Hello00:24 - Introduction01:14 - Space Travel Delay19:23 - Listener Email From Arlene20:50 - Outroduction21:15 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

While Simon and Dirk are away, Mr. Dobalina explains the meaning of life, how to spend your time wisely, and where the Bomp comes from.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode!Chapters00:00 - Hello00:20 - Introduction00:58 - Three Questions01:21 - Question #102:26 - Question #203:09 - Question #303:33 - Outroduction03:50 - A.I. Blues04:12 - GoodbyeCreditsMr. Dobalina: Daniel by AppleOpening Theme: Mistadobalina by Del the Funky HomosapienClosing Theme: Who Put the Bomp by Barry MannAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Remember 'The Greatest Discovery' as detailed in episode 145? It wasn't aliens, America, or even peanut butter and jam sandwiches; rather it was when the Fairy Tale Folk were discovered in the Caucasus, seven years ago. Since we received many questions about these people, we decided to dedicate a full episode to this discovery. Do you want to know how they got there? Why we only discovered them so late? If they use teleporters? What kind of music Hobbits like? We've got you covered.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode!Chapters00:00 - Hello00:26 - Introduction01:27 - Fairy Tale Folk20:40 - The Cams22:53 - Listener Email From Alba25:03 - Outroduction25:28 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Did you think that dragons were real when you were younger? As it turns out… you were right! They were real, and they can be again, and all you need to do is wait 200 years… or follow the instructions in this episode! We'll tell you the ingredients you need, what to do with them, and which challenges you might face along the way, including finding the time for these kinds of frivolities. But don't let that stop you; you may just soon be the creator of the very first 21st century dragon.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode!Chapters00:00 - Hello00:25 - Introduction02:56 - Dragons vs. Dinosaurs07:12 - How to Clone a Dragon08:13 - What to Have11:53 - What to Do17:56 - Outroduction18:31 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk