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Tests From The Future

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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00:24:37

93: Time Capsule

Tests From The Future ·

2023/01/22

One of our listeners buried a time capsule somewhere in the forest south of Frankfurt, and we dug it up 200 years later. It was still intact and all its contents were unharmed! We discuss how we dug it up and what was inside, which includes, among other things, something with pirates, brown goo, a disc with a picture on it, wild boars and the latest on 21st century tech. Thanks a lot, Lydia! And if you're missing a small LEGO brick, it's now in the 23rd century…To confirm this episode went back in

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00:24:25

92: Re Inc.

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2023/01/15

Did you know that there is life after death? It's called reincarnation. It comes with a whole bunch of disclaimers and is using top secret technology, but in the end your descendants will be able to enjoy your company a whole lot longer. In this episode we discuss the company behind this technology, as well as the practicalities of living on as a non-sentient animal with no recollection of your previous life. Oh, and at the end, a listener surprises us with a present!To confirm this episode went

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00:25:53

91: Youngstar 1

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2023/01/08

It's two of us again! So it's the perfect time to take apart a decommissioned Youngstar 1 - an early version of a device that can make you younger or older. We explain how we got it and what it looks like, and then start unscrewing screws and unhinging hinges. Besides the usual cables and computer chips, we also uncover a few more unusual parts. You'll get all the insights on the insides!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number in the

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00:18:41

90: Doppelgängers

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2023/01/01

After last week's unintentional cliffhanger, we now consider Doppelgängers less of a conspiracy theory and more of a reality. The good thing is, we can now share the podcast work between the three of us! The bad thing is, it's really hard to tell both Simons apart. We discuss really basic questions, like "Where do Doppelgängers come from?", we find out how Doppelgängers sleep and wonder if it's fun to play chess together.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email

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00:27:18

89: Bunker Solstice

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2022/12/25

Instead of going to Solstice parties, we decided to spend the day in an underground bunker. And with 'day', we literally mean 24 hours. And with 'underground bunker' we literally mean going down many many flights of stairs to a room with a low ceiling, concrete walls and pipes everywhere. It's for a good cause though! Plus, we get to sleep in a bunk bed, figure out what the little dog house is for, and possibly try canned food with expiration dates that are a really long time ago!To confirm this

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00:26:18

88: Pirates

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2022/12/18

Your emails make it sound like there are no pirates in the 21st century. We actually thought they had been around for centuries! Well then, let's enlighten you on all things pirate. In this episode we'll touch upon the different kinds of pirate ships, mention the various positions you can hold in a pirate crew, and debate whether or not the G in Arrgh is silent or not. We also discuss the most common business models, as well as wonder what pirates do with their scruples over the weekend.To confirm

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00:29:10

87: Zero-Grav

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2022/12/11

Once a high tech way for astronauts to experience outer space - now a standard feature in most new houses: a zero gravity room. In this episode we discuss why zero gravity can be a lot of fun in some cases, and which situations aren't so great when everything is floating. We learn for example that you shouldn't let old birds loose in zero gravity and what happens when you eat crunchy wasabi nuts. We also wonder if zero gravity makes you look good in a cape or not. A listener question at the end

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00:21:29

86: Tech Startup With Guest

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2022/12/04

We have a guest again! After a dinosaur and an alien, we welcome an actual human being this time. It's Michael, whom we met in Fizzles last week, and then dropped a bit of a bomb afterwards when he told us his last name. This week he tells us a bit more about the product he's trying to sell - for example what it actually is. So, if you ever wanted to learn more about virtual reality hair, this is your chance!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the

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00:26:36

85: Live From Fizzles

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2022/11/27

Have you ever listened to a podcast that was recorded in a bar? Oh, you have? Well, now you can do it again. Additionally, you'll get to listen to a podcast that's riding the elevator too! Once we get to the bar - Fizzles - you'll get to listen to us taking off our shoes, ordering a drink, describing our surroundings and… asking somebody to come over. Lucky for us, this turns out to be a very interesting person!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with

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00:28:48

84: Conspiracy Theories

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2022/11/20

Remember when we told you about cams? They're everywhere and record everything we do. Rumour has it though, that big corporations use them to spy on us! What they want to do with a video of us cleaning the bathroom is beyond us though. But hey, today is all about 23rd century conspiracy theories, and ones that are easily debunked or confirmed aren't proper theories. We'll discuss a few that aren't completely insane, a few that are pretty crazy, and at the end, we even start our very own conspiracy

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00:35:35

83: The Chorus-Verse

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2022/11/13

The Chorus-Verse - or 'verse' for short - is a virtual reality world in which you can spend hours. Or days. Or forever! You can enter it from your lens or from special teleporter seats in CV-centers. We discuss the business model behind the Chorus-Verse, which customisation options you have and which additional services the CV-centers offer. We also explain why you're not teleported into the 'verse' itself anymore, and we reveal where the funny name comes from. Hint: it's got something to do with

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00:30:13

82: Intergalactic Communication

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2022/11/06

Because of this week's topic, Dirk joins the recording remotely. You can only really talk about intergalactic communication once you've tried it yourself, you know! Plus, a sudden business trip kind of took him to a passing asteroid anyway. We discuss why it's not so easy to erect a transmission tower in space, what all of these different communication devices have in common, and which space travel milestone is coming up soon.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email

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00:14:57

81: One Year Anniversary

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2022/10/30

One year! 52 weeks! 365 days! Thanks for sticking with us all this time. To show you how dedicated we are, we've dug up an old recording and just play that. It's from before we started sending tests back in time, and you'll basically listen to us brainstorm while testing the recording itself. We're literally giving you everything we have. Waste not, want not! You'll find out that we changed a few things for the better before the first tests started reaching the 21st century.To confirm this episode

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00:26:55

80: Holodeck

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2022/10/23

Boom Shaka Laka! Dirk brings his new - room transforming - Holodeck and we test it live on the show. We're Tests From The Future for a reason, you know! The test results are the usual mix of things that are awesome, like the default theme and accompanying song, and things that are less awesome, like not being able to find the Holodeck anymore after the room is transformed. Also, you'll find out why a tree stump and a tortoise have more in common than you'd think.To confirm this episode went back in

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00:31:53

79: Identity Trade

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2022/10/16

With such a long life span, you can't blame a person for getting a little bored. Luckily, there's nothing that brightens up your life like a good old fashioned Identity Trade. You can swap identities or just get additional ones. Watch out though; if you get unlucky, you may end up with none. And that's not good! We explain what you can do with different identities, but we don't explain why it helps with your tax returns. If anybody figured that out, let us know! Also, you'll find out who Push Button

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00:33:46

78: Hubs

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2022/10/09

You used to go to work for work and you used to have fun at home. Not anymore in the 23rd century! You can work from anywhere, so most companies now have Hubs, where employees gather to have fun, or store stuff, or enjoy a nice hot bath. We discuss the Hubs of UFOPOO and TUPAK, and wonder why Iceland started making Hubs. Also, Rexy's back! He delivers pizza and brings us up to speed on the newest pizza trends. Spoiler: pizzas that make you younger are totally yesterday's news!To confirm this episode

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00:27:58

77: Jet Pants and Lava Boots

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2022/10/02

Excitement all around! Simon's Jupiter Gear Set arrived, and he tells us all about it. We learn what you can actually do with Jet Pants and Lava Boots, where you can do that, and how to distinguish the real deal from cheap ripoffs. Considerably less exciting is our first sponsor deal, and downright crazy are some of the emails that our listeners send us. You apparently use some pretty insane devices to listen to our podcast!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email

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00:30:13

76: Lost Places

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2022/09/25

This time, instead of focusing on what's new, we focus on what's old. We discuss places that used to be at the forefront of innovation, but have long since lost their purpose. Some got repurposed, but some got 'lost'. Among them obvious candidates, like airports or railway tunnels, but also less obvious candidates, like nature reserves. We also discuss places that were destined to get lost, but didn't, and we also reveal what happened to Tower Bridge.To confirm this episode went back in time, please

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00:24:31

75: Scandium

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2022/09/18

Scandium, Scandium, wherefore art thou, oh Scandium? An actual rare-earth-element, Scandium turned out to be much less rare in the rest of the galaxy. On top of that, all the scientists in the universe haven't managed to come up with a proper use for it. In this episode, we discuss Scandium mining, Scandium mascots and Scandium paperweights. Coincidentally, we also answer a listener question about mining!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the

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00:36:45

74: Shrinking

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2022/09/11

Shrinking, as the saying goes, really puts things in perspective. And nowadays, it's actually pretty straightforward to shrink things! No mucking about with booths and ray guns, oh no. It's all digitalised, and it comes with all kinds of advantages. Simon is an avid shrinker and during the episode, you'll find out why. You'll also learn which of the hosts, that isn't Simon, has mouse syndrome. And what the opposite of shrinking is! Enjoy the episode… with big insects…To confirm this episode went

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