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Tests From The Future

Tests From The Future

By: Simon & Dirk
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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!

Science Fiction
Episodes
  • 248: Old Roads
    Jan 11 2026

    Not many roads remain in the future, but of those that do we've a tale to tell; about why they're still here when the rest are long dusted, and what creatures claimed them and prospered so well.

    To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 248 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.

    Chapters

    00:00 - Preview

    00:25 - Hello

    00:49 - Introduction

    02:10 - Old Roads

    15:15 - Listener Email from RaniaRania

    16:20 - Outroduction

    16:44 - Goodbye

    Credits

    Episode Art: Architecture Buildings Cars by Pexels

    Opening Theme: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

    Closing Theme: A.M. 180 by Grandaddy

    Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

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    17 mins
  • 247: Live Forever
    Jan 4 2026

    Most robots live forever and, in a few rare cases, some humans do too. What does that mean for your daily life? What do you mean when you say "See you later"? Do you still get a pension? And what's on your bucket list? In this episode we'll clarify all of that and more.

    To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 247 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.

    Chapters

    00:00 - Preview

    00:15 - Hello

    00:39 - Introduction

    03:05 - Live Forever

    25:05 - Listener Email from Amalia

    28:07 - Outroduction

    28:32 - Goodbye

    Credits

    Episode Art: Cake Birthday by Leslie Eckert

    Opening Theme: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

    Closing Theme: Forever Young by Alphaville

    Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

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    29 mins
  • 246: 10 Weird Earth Things
    Dec 28 2025

    Now that humanity is venturing out into the galaxy a bit more, it may be a good time to rework Earth's Unique Selling Points a little bit. What's so special about our own little home planet? For that purpose the UFOPOO held a survey among a group of aliens and in this episode we discuss the results. Compared to the rest of the universe, how does Earth stand out? Is it our shape? Is it that we're rotating around a star? Or is it that we have bunnies?

    To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 246 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.

    Chapters

    00:00 - Preview

    00:12 - Hello

    00:44 - Introduction

    02:40 - 10 Weird Earth Things

    05:48 - #1 - Massive Moon

    06:59 - #2 - Oceans

    08:28 - #3 - Seasons

    10:36 - #4 - Snow

    12:52 - #5 - Animals

    16:04 - #6 - Food in Funny Shapes

    17:25 - #7 - Ice Skating

    19:24 - #8 - Treadmills

    20:38 - #9 - Singing

    22:26 - #10 - Scandium

    23:18 - #11 - Pineapple on Pizza

    24:31 - Outroduction

    25:04 - Listener Email from Mika

    25:37 - Goodbye

    Credits

    Episode Art: Comet Asteroid Nature by Manfred Loell

    Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

    Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

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    26 mins
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