Tests From The Future

In this episode we try to group all the different robots in a few arbitrary categories. Because that's what you do when things get complicated! You'll learn what's the difference between Androids and Humanoids, which robots are popular in Shrink Cities and why you better keep clear of Doberbots. Also, a listener has a great idea about a new energy source for robots!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 - The Smell of Sulphur06:23 - Introduction07:58 - All Kinds of Robots09:10 - Animatronics12:09 - Doberbots14:34 - Humanoids18:54 - Androids21:05 - Disploids24:18 - Xenobots26:15 - Shrink Cities26:44 - Nanobots28:01 - Robot Animals31:48 - Contact Us32:09 - Listener Email34:50 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Time flies when you're in the 23rd century! Our last Solstice celebration seems only six months ago… oh, wait, that's because it was! This time, we went to see a preview of the eagerly awaited next entry in the Yoda vs. Agent Smith movie series. If you haven't seen any of the previous movies - and chances are that you haven't - a lot of the stuff in this episode probably doesn't make much sense. Don't worry, we'll make total sense again in the next 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 - Happy BBQ Solstice04:04 - Plastic Bag Man #2706:57 - A Bridge to a Preview07:43 - Podcasting About Podcasting09:16 - Story Summary09:58 - Spoiler Warning10:32 - Spoiler Horn10:38 - Yoda vs. Agent Smith 424:55 - Outroduction25:28 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: I'm the One Who Wants to Be with You by Field MusicAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

"You're never coming back from that Sol vacation." At least, that's what Sol's marketing department wants you to think when you book your Jupiter holiday. In the second part of this two-part-episode you'll learn even more slogans, find out why Disney has the right to name new planets, and learn why we're considering downgrading Neptune to a dwarf planet. As a bonus we describe what the apartment buildings that we live in look like. Spoiler: one has monkey bars!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 - Introduction01:54 - Recap02:28 - Mars (Part 2)04:23 - Jupiter09:45 - Clarabelle12:40 - Saturn14:27 - Uranus15:13 - Neptune16:34 - Dwarf Planets17:20 - Terraforming18:35 - Listener Email23:17 - Outroduction23:56 - GoodbyeCreditsSlogans inspired by old songs such as: Life on Mars by David Bowie, Master of the Trumpet by The Blue Betty's, Drops of Jupiter by TrainOpening Theme: Life on Mars by Seu JorgeClosing Theme: Drops of Jupiter by TrainAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Sol is short for the Sol Federation, the institution that governs our solar system. We briefly introduce them, but then go on a big planetal association spree. Do you know what Venus' slogan is? Or which planet has the best ice cream? Well, you will after listening to this episode. What you won't know though, is what the nations on Mars are named after, because we spontaneously decide to split the episode into two parts, right there!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 - Introduction01:52 - The Sol Federation02:34 - UFOPOO03:40 - Bases & Colonies & Nations06:22 - Solar System07:28 - Mercury09:03 - Venus12:13 - Earth13:42 - The Moon17:41 - Mars (Part 1)20:15 - Outroduction21:37 - GoodbyeCreditsSlogans inspired by old songs such as: Rainbow Connection by The Muppets, Venus by Shocking Blue, To the Moon and Back by Savage GardenOpening Theme: Rainbow Connection by The MuppetsClosing Theme: Venus by Shocking BlueAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Hours after last week's recording, Earth resumed its course, and Earth's population breathed a sigh of relief. Since then we've been struggling with a global jetlag and other after effects. We're almost half a day behind now, for example, and we're not sure if we should call it evening or morning. We speak about the theories as to what might have caused this, and discuss possible ways to line up the clocks 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 - Hello00:25 - Introduction00:52 - Back on Track23:58 - Outroduction25:02 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Earlier today the world stopped rotating. Seriously! We had other topics planned, but then decided to cover the event itself. It happened a few hours ago, so it's mostly speculation and guesswork at this point. And our insightful comments are regularly interrupted by sirens and alarms going off. But… we're still here! And everybody else seems to be too. Some people are making the most of it and some are a little on the edge (literally). The robots on the dark side of the planet are a little bit more stressed than everybody else though. Did anybody say solar power?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 - Hello00:28 - Introduction01:02 - The Earth Stopped21:30 - Outroduction22:09 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Simon went to Psychedelica! Pretty impressive, considering humans can't easily go there. The actual topic of the week is invisibility cloaks. We even use one on the show, although the technology is not so impressive when you can't see it. We spend a lot of time explaining what's not so great about them, and if that wasn't enough, we then struggle to find scenarios in which you could actually use one. Spoiler alert; we do actually come up with one!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 - Introduction01:22 - Robot Club06:36 - Invisibility Cloak23:55 - Listener Email26:25 - Outroduction27:14 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Since listeners made us aware of the fact that we don't really talk much tech during our tech talk, we decided to go into a lot of technical detail when discussing the Seismo Pro-X. We discuss things like semiconductors, NEFF inverters and in-situ leaching. You'll learn exactly why the device was such a revolution and how it shaped a lot of the technology we use today. No talking about colours or subscription models this time! Better get your tech hat on when listening to 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 - Hello00:27 - Introduction00:43 - Bolees Meteorite08:04 - Talking Tech09:56 - Seismo Pro-X21:21 - Contact Us22:20 - Listener Email33:06 - Outroduction33:14 - GoodbyeCreditsSeismo Pro-X may share specifications with devices from the past, including but not limited to: transistors, microwaves, data centers, blockchain, solar cars, nuclear energyTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Enough about us. Let's talk about them! You know… Aliens. Willow, a Partian, was willing to be our first official guest on the show, so we interviewed them in the UFOPOO botanical garden. The recording went kind of okay, as in, you can only really understand what we say, but hey, that way you get to hear how an alien really sounds! We ask them important questions, like "How does space travel work?" and "What's your favourite planet?" We also learn why they initially thought that dogs were in charge on earth.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 - Disclaimer00:30 - Hello00:55 - Introduction03:59 - Interview with an Alien12:15 - Listener Email14:31 - Outroduction15:08 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

This week we don't discuss household appliances that everybody has. Quite the opposite! We speak about something of which there is only one; the Intergalactic Escalator. It was originally intended as a simple way to reach a space station, but… that didn't work out. So, now it's a tourist attraction! We tell you all about its past and present, and speculate a little about its future. There is also news about cousin Lambert.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 - Introduction01:16 - Listener Email02:47 - Intergalactic Escalator21:51 - Listener Email23:36 - Outroduction23:41 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Hoverboards are one of many different vehicles that let you hover. We zoom in on these boards specifically, because they're one of the most common modes of transport. We explain that they hover over all kinds of surfaces, but that you should still be a little careful above water. We also try to figure out which side of a backpack is the back, and Simon explains that 21st century people pretend they also had hoverboards. Guys, please!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 - Hoverboards27:53 - Listener Email34:46 - Outroduction34:52 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Doctor Dream isn't a doctor. It's not even a person! It's a company that allows you to decide what you dream. Sounds amazing? Well it is. At least when you get the Pro Plan, which is what Simon has. He explains all the benefits to Dirk, who simply thought that the Pro Plan was the Free Plan without advertising. We discuss what it means to dream in colour and speculate why the company bought the struggling old fashioned Netflix. We also read a slightly worrying email from the past.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 - Introduction05:03 - Doctor Dream26:17 - Listener Email31:09 - Outroduction31:18 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Doctor Dream isn't a doctor. It's not even a person! It's a company that allows you to decide what you dream. Sounds amazing? Well it is. At least when you get the Pro Plan, which is what Simon has. He explains all the benefits to Dirk, who simply thought that the Pro Plan was the Free Plan without advertising. We discuss what it means to dream in colour and speculate why the company bought the struggling old fashioned Netflix. We also read a slightly worrying email from the past.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 - Introduction05:03 - Doctor Dream26:17 - Listener Email31:09 - Outroduction31:18 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Where did all the holograms go? When we were younger, they were everywhere, but now they've all but disappeared. We investigate their gradual demise, while at the same time reminiscing about the days when holograms were a part of our everyday lives. Sure, they were buggy and didn't really have a killer application, but it sure was fun to run through them as a kid! Also, we answer a few unusual emails from the past, and find out why 21st century people love to click.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 - Introduction02:22 - Holograms20:35 - Listener Email29:06 - Outroduction29:22 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

It's both Dirk's birthday and our 50th episode! This calls for a proper celebration, so we visit the shuttle station next door to Simon. Remember how you heard shuttles arriving and departing in the distance before? Well, get ready for that happening much closer and much louder, while we explore the station. We discover the cloak room, the meteor shower and of course the JACL. Plus we observe where the shuttles are heading to and who's boarding them. Happy fiftieth 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 - Introduction02:59 - Shuttle Station25:11 - Listener Email27:47 - Outroduction28:25 - GoodbyeCreditsKleptolippers: Michiel KroderTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Crispy creatures are essentially creatures that used to be extinct, but were remade thanks to modern technology. We explain where the funny name comes from, which animals have responded quite well to their second chance, which animals we probably shouldn't have remade, and what commercial opportunities the new technology brings. Jurassic Park anyone? Then, to our surprise, our pizza is delivered by a sentient animal! Being too good an opportunity to miss, we invite it to join the recording. We find out that Rexy is actually a child. And a dinosaur. A pizza delivering child dinosaur! From the moon! That's pretty unusual, even for us.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 - Bananas03:12 - Introduction04:44 - Crispy Creatures22:58 - Pizza!32:29 - Outroduction33:01 - GoodbyeCreditsRexy: TKPTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

In this episode you get up to speed on two centuries of Mercury colonisation, from the first BepiColombo missions, to having all Earth's energy coming from the reflector shields installed on the planet's surface. We discuss why robots are heavily involved, what global cooling is, and what happens when Venus gets in the way. Or Mars… or some other planet. Oh, and we learn the pros and cons of using Gravity Belts!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 - Introduction01:42 - Borneo Nose Monkeys02:49 - Mercury19:06 - Listener Email22:21 - Gravity Belts26:14 - Outroduction26:34 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

When we visited the Senkenberg History Museum, they gave us a box full of old devices that they no longer needed. So we decided to do an unboxing session live on the podcast. To make it more entertaining, we first guess what the device is, before reading the label. It's a perfect opportunity for us to learn more about 21st century technology and about the devices you are using in your everyday life, like the Walkman, the Telegraph and the Jetpack. Some of them still even work! Also, Simon just got back from Atlantis, and he tells us all about it. Also also, this episode ended up being way longer than usual, so we hope that you put enough battery in your Walkman!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 - Atlantis04:46 - Introduction05:48 - History Museum07:31 - A Joke08:14 - The Box08:47 - #1 Walkman11:22 - #2 Telegraph14:40 - #3 Jetpack17:06 - #4 iPod20:40 - #5 Power Ball23:19 - #6 Typewriter27:01 - #7 Communicator29:28 - #8 Lightsaber31:54 - #9 Wristwatch34:23 - #10 Ghettoblaster37:19 - #11 Chainsaw38:34 - #12 Pocket Calculator40:24 - Listener Email42:23 - Outroduction42:40 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Zwaveball isn't just a bunch of people trying to score goals by punching and kicking a hover ball. It's a culture! And Simon knows all about it. In this episode he explains the basic rules of the game, lets us know what he likes most about it, and seems to tell us that he plays for 'the red team'. Or was it 'the blue team'? Having only watched Zwaveball games so far, Dirk finally finds out why its frantic bursts of action often come to a grinding halt. At the end, we briefly touch upon several other ways we exercise. Spoiler alert: at least one of them requires us to get up out of our chairs.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 - Introduction03:24 - Interruption06:12 - Zwaveball20:02 - Listener Email26:27 - Big Plans27:39 - Outroduction27:54 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Imagine you're not only being filmed, but also permanently recorded. Now imagine this happens to everybody everywhere all the time. Sounds like an invasion of your privacy? Not once you're used to it! In this episode we look at the bright side of cams. They allow you to relive the best moments of your life (which hardly anybody ever does), to check the weather before you teleport somewhere (which hardly anybody ever does) and to play lots of rounds of Red Dress. It also clarifies a few more things about Robots!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 - Introduction01:21 - Cams18:54 - Red Dress Explained20:56 - Playing Red Dress25:45 - Mercury Blackout29:33 - Listener Email33:29 - Outroduction34:09 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

We've been talking about all kinds of tech these past few months, but who's making all of that stuff? In this episode we'll go over the 10 biggest tech companies of 2222. All of these companies are market leaders (and sometimes even the monopolist) in their respective industries, and at least one of them will make your mouth water. You may actually recognise some of them if you've listened to our previous episodes. A few of the companies already existed in your time actually! And if one Top-10 isn't enough for one week, a listener asks us about our favourite bands. #thankyouforthemusicTo 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 - Introduction01:36 - Big Tech Companies02:57 - #1 VVF06:05 - #2 Greencell08:39 - #3 Faceplant10:18 - #4 Ribnitz 712:12 - #5 Jårk14:05 - #6 Gebrselassie16:00 - #7 Olivaw17:36 - #8 Kellogg's19:01 - #9 AliBaba20:05 - #10 Iceland22:53 - Listener Email25:58 - Outroduction26:39 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Often referred to in previous episodes, but never given the attention they deserve - it's time to talk robots. Treating them as a tech topic feels a little odd though. They've been independent - and officially sentient - for a long time. In this episode we bring you up to speed on robot history, robot types and robot factions (or fractions as Dirk keeps calling them). We also explain the pros and cons of being a robot, what the robot buddy program is, and what happens to a robot when his battery runs out. Spoiler: it ain't pretty! In a whiff of jealousy, Dirk's PA wants a bit of attention too, and interrupts the show with a very important message.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 - Introduction02:29 - Listener Email06:14 - Robots24:56 - Interruption26:45 - More Robots29:52 - Outroduction30:16 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

This week we are in an anti-tech mood. Nothing drastic! We just thought it'd be funny to speak a little bit more about these Down To Earth Camps. It's where people go to be without tech for a while. Depending on your perspective, they can be very refreshing or very stressful. Since Dirk used to go to them, Simon asks him to explain how they went about getting food, only to find out that Dirk usually cheated. The episode also has a premiere; it's the first time we use a Teleporter live on the show. Which turns out to be a bad idea!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 - Introduction02:14 - Down To Earth Camps12:20 - Live From Georgia14:30 - More Down To Earth Camps18:26 - Listener Email21:34 - Outroduction21:48 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Orejones (pronounced "Orejones") are devices that are installed in your skull. They let us hear stuff! They were developed in Mexico and are actually based on old tech, so apologies if you already know about them back in the 21st century. In the episode you'll find out how Orejones are used in our daily lives, that it really doesn't make sense to go to Georgia without them, and what goes on at the Rotterdam Shakes event.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 - Considering Advertising07:51 - Orejones19:42 - Listener Email22:11 - Outroduction22:19 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

The topic of the week is off topic! At first, we get a little carried away by the 3D Printer Manufacturer Strike that's currently going on. You'll find out why they're striking, and also that it is especially bad for people in row boats. Then we read an email from a listener that blows our socks off! It's about episode 17. The listener claims we stole our idea from a few guys in the early 20th century. Turns out that neither we, nor they, stole the idea. Listen to find out how that's even possible. And to find out what a Tech Drop is!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 - Introduction01:44 - 3D Printer Strike10:40 - Listener Email11:28 - Episode 1719:24 - Outroduction19:48 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Hello, hello, it's time to talk about Cyborg Chips! They're in our bodies and were initially developed to keep us healthy. We do briefly explain that, but then get right into the more exciting stuff! You see, these chips also allow the more commercial Avatar Apps, which let you change your appearance. Just think about that. And then listen to the episode! Because some things are really beyond imagination. #catbus. You'll also learn how Simon and Dirk met by the way. Again, an important mystery solved!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 - Introduction01:03 - Listener Email04:17 - Cyborg Chips08:50 - Avatar Apps22:03 - Outroduction22:21 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

This week we speak about alien technology. Among other things, we discuss… Hold on! Does 'alien' really refer to species from other planets? Well… yes. So, let's get you up to speed quickly by giving you a summary of what happened over the last 2-3 decades, as far as aliens are concerned, before we actually get into the topic of the week. You'll learn which technology is already officially in use, which technology is rumoured to be in use, and which technology they're keeping from us. You'll also learn about Planet 807335, and which animals can hold a good conversation.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 - Happy 2222!05:44 - Introduction08:50 - Alien Technology26:36 - Outroduction27:10 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

It's Solstice! A celebration that takes place twice a year, on the shortest and longest days. You get presents and you celebrate by visiting both hemispheres on the same day. At least, if you don't get stuck in a Teleporter queue. There are flying sleighs, parties on pine tree branches, and all kinds of things you definitely don't want to miss out on. We even figure out where the funny name comes from, live on 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 - Hello00:26 - Solstice Introduction06:14 - Solstice Presents12:49 - Solstice Parties15:28 - Listener Email16:32 - Outroduction16:49 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

This week Simon speaks about Telekinesis, which is what he's studying at the moment. It's pretty new stuff, even for us 23rd century folk, so Dirk is also learning all kinds of things. Like many great inventions, Telekinesis was discovered by accident and Simon explains what is necessary to be able to use it and how it makes for great party tricks. He even uses it live on the show! As a bonus, you'll find out how old we 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 - Hello00:28 - Introduction01:02 - Listener Email02:31 - Telekinesis16:09 - Cyborg Chip Rumours17:24 - Outroduction17:42 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

In the future there will be… cars! They don't need drivers though. Nor roads. You see, they hover. But didn't you have teleporters too, you ask? Sure! But why hurry when you can relax and have a conversation with a stranger, while enjoying the view? In this episode, we explain what kind of cars there are, how to use them and which modes of transport still touch the ground in the 23rd century.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 - Listener Email06:33 - Cars20:51 - Outroduction21:26 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

In 2221 everybody has Pods. They're human sized containers that allow people to rest, relax and rejuvenate. But just how do they work? What are the newest models? And most importantly, can your pet go in there with you? In this episode we try to answer all of these questions. On top of that, we have just been to a Reenactment Fair, where people reenact old jobs. Did you know that a hair dresser didn't actually dress up people's hair back in the 21st century? Well, after this episode you do.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 - Introduction01:01 - Listener Email04:40 - Pods22:48 - Reenactment Fair31:34 - Outroduction32:13 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

This week's episode starts with Dirk being late, because his Teleporter was malfunctioning. The actual tech topic of the week is Personal Assistants, which are virtual aids that help you with everything. They can be spoken to from anywhere, but certain settings can be pretty counterproductive or even embarrassing. You'll find out why Simon doesn't use his PA, what the name of Dirk's PA is, and why it doesn't work from Simon's apartment.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 - Follow-Up: Teleportation04:17 - Belated Introduction07:04 - Listener Email09:55 - Personal Assistants32:56 - Outroduction33:14 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

This week we chat about Congos, properly known as Food Conglomerators. They're essentially 3D printers for food, but they can make other things too. You'll find out what the Pebble Network is, whether it matters if your Congo is green or brown, and some of the concerns people have about eating food made from material of undistinguishable origin.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 - Introduction05:08 - Food Conglomerators20:03 - Outroduction20:51 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

It worked! The 29th test actually reached 2021 apparently - exactly 200 years ago. A listener called Gustav emailed us at [email protected]. Thanks, Gustav!So, this is now our first proper episode. We kick off discussing everyday technology from the year 2221 with one of the most common applications of our time, Teleporters. We explain that you can do your morning run on the other side of the globe, as long as thunderstorms don't cause interference when teleporting. And we explain that even if you have unlimited teleportations, you still can't teleport to Brazil if you don't have a Teleporter from GreenCell.Also, Simon sometimes says Transporter instead of Teleporter, but he totally means Teleporter.New episodes will now drop every week! If you hear them, please let us know by emailing us at [email protected] and putting the episode number (this time 31) in the subject line.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:27 - Introduction04:36 - Commercials?06:21 - Teleportation23:25 - Outroduction25:41 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Hello, hello, can anybody hear us? We are Simon and Dirk and we live in the year 2221. We're trying to send podcast episodes back in time. Seriously! This is our 29th test already, and this time we've set the low fidelity wave burner to -20. Let's hope we finally reach somebody in the past!This episode itself is just a short test, but our podcast is really about our everyday technology in the year 2221. If you listen to the 29th test, you'll therefore also learn a little bit about the lenses that we use in the 23rd century. They display a lot of additional information on top of what you see, directly onto your eyeball. Awesome! They also give you Pink Eye though. Consider this discussion a sneak peak of future episodes.Also, if you actually hear this test, please let us know. Email us at [email protected] and put episode number 29 in the subject line. That way, we'll know that it worked! Of course, we'll only read your email in the year 2221, so we won't be able to reply to you by email, but in a future episode we may talk about what you wrote.Chapters00:00 - Hello00:26 - Introduction03:02 - Lenses08:05 - Outroduction09:02 - GoodbyeCreditsTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Where are the first 28 episodes of Tests From The Future? Simon and Dirk explain it all!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 - Hello00:15 - Missing Episodes01:44 - GoodbyeCreditsEpisode Art: Retro Wave by PhotoFuniaTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk