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285: Mr. Dobalina and the Low Fidelity Wave Burner

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2026/09/27

Well, we know where Simon is, but what's up with Dirk? You see, this week, neither of the hosts were actually there to record. Luckily, we can always count on Dirk's trusty Personal Assistant, Mr. Dobalina. He will bring you up to date, sneak in an opinion or two for the careful listener and, who would've thunk it, he'll read another poem too.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 285 in the subject line. We may even respond to your

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00:08:40

284: Home Alone

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2026/09/20

This episode experiences several problems. First of all, Simon is all the way across the universe. Second, Dirk isn't. Third, the fact that we have fast space travel apparently doesn't mean that we have fast intergalactic communication. Or any intergalactic communication for that matter. So, time for a monologue!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 284 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future

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00:21:58

283: Until Next Time

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2026/09/13

Simon's shuttle is leaving in a few minutes, but we manage to squeeze in one more episode beforehand, live from the shuttle station itself! From next week onwards, we'll be recording from two different locations - from two different galaxies even. So, did Simon bring everything he'll need? Did Dirk sneak in a surprise box? Is it Alpha Aliquid or Alpha Aquilid? And why do some shuttles pass by the station without stopping? Until next time!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email

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00:30:48

282: Laundry Day

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2026/09/06

How is laundry done in the 23rd century? You'll find out in this episode! And how was laundry done in the 21st century? Dirk will find out in this episode! And how is laundry done on Planet Tikibar? Simon will find out in a next episode! Because he will move there very soon. Which explains why we're even talking about doing laundry. Lots of clothes to clean beforehand!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 282 in the subject line. We

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00:32:12

281: Space Ambassador

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2026/08/30

We hoped that we could get back to our regular life and our regular topics, but the last couple of days have been anything but regular. Simon has accepted a position as ambassador on Tikibar and will actually leave for outer space again very soon. In this episode we answer questions like "What?", "Why?", "When?" and "Are the rumours true about Ambassador Von Froschhausen?". On top of that we also talk about the challenges of reintegrating into society after having been lost in space for five

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00:26:41

280: ☆ Homecoming

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2026/08/23

It's hard to believe, but we're actually in orbit around Earth! We made it back! Almost at least, because we're still in quarantine at the moment. They're afraid we have slave hens? At least that gives us time to tidy up the ship, sort out our souvenirs, go clay pigeon shooting using the asteroids we can't take home, and of course speculate about what celebrations are being prepared for our triumphant homecoming!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with

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00:24:28

279: ☆ The Tikibari

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2026/08/16

Dear diary, this week we met another alien race! They look strange, we call them the Tikibari, and as it turns out, they're the ones behind the black monoliths we've been collecting. And also as it turns out, those really weren't meant for collecting. Also, the Tikibari are interested in old technology and they helped us fix the ship too! It was a very exciting week.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 279 in the subject line. We

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00:17:33

278: ☆ The Signal

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2026/08/09

The black monoliths we collected a few weeks ago started emitting a signal, and everyone's quite excited about it, even more so since we decoded the message! In this episode we discuss the possible implications, but we also talk about the planet we're currently orbiting, and about ukuleles obviously.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 278 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 -

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00:20:32

277: ☆ Space Tripping

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2026/08/02

There's something off with the air conditioning in the ship, so we've been confined to our cabin since yesterday. This also means that we currently have a different air mixture than usual. This has no side effects, with the exception that we decided to eat all the edible souvenirs we brought from all the planets we visited so far. Which in turn has no side effects, with the exception that the cabin seems brighter and the stars seem closer and the listener emails seem more profound.To confirm this

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00:18:57

276: ☆ On the Treadmill

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2026/07/26

Have you ever recorded a podcast episode while walking on a treadmill? Well, Dirk just did and you get to listen to it! The good news is that Simon was standing just to the side, so at least one of the hosts isn't constantly out of breath. Why is Dirk on a treadmill? What's up with all of these black monoliths? Does the ship have a green house? And what does the Microsoft Zune have to do with anything? Listen in and find out!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email

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00:17:56

275: ☆ Left Behind

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2026/07/19

To everybody's surprise, we actually stumbled upon an Earth-like planet on our erratic journey through the universe. Trees, oceans, continents, weather - all the good stuff. Just no animals. A group of passengers decided that they preferred to stay there as opposed to spending the rest of the foreseeable future in a spaceship. That being a pretty big deal, we decided to make it today's topic. Also, we broke our cabin, so we're recording from the shuttle bay / arboretum.To confirm this episode went

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00:25:15

274: ☆ The New Reality

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2026/07/12

A recent survey among the passengers has shown that less than 50% believe we'll ever get back to Earth. If this ship is going to be our new home, it's time to make it a little more homey! How do 23rd century people make things homey, you ask? Well, tune in and find out! Disclaimer: this episode may contain traces of garden gnomes.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 274 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a

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00:28:29

273: ☆ Space Pets

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2026/07/05

Remember when we booked facilities for a pet? Well, we haven't actually used them, but other passengers have. Some brought pets, some still have them, and some guests suddenly have pets that they didn't have before. Expect to hear more about cats, dogs, blobs and flies in this episode. And obviously about chocolate.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 273 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future

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00:21:48

272: ☆ Binary Stars

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2026/06/28

Okay, so maybe a star system with two stars isn't so special, but these ones pulsate! How about them apples? While we're still trying to make our way home, we take this chance encounter as an opportunity to do some proper space research. And between all the Ooga Chakas and Walla Walla Bing Bangs, we do actually manage to decode something live on the show!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 272 in the subject line. We may even

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00:21:13

271: ☆ Floating About

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2026/06/21

The crew of Grandaddy is working on a new propulsion method, which needs all the energy and all the bananas they can find. Which means we're currently traveling even slower than usual and have our gravity rationed. But even though we haven't been anywhere interesting recently, we can still talk about all the exciting things that happen on board the ship. Hairy feet, anyone?To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 271 in the subject

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00:17:29

270: ☆ The Amaze

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2026/06/14

Imagine a planet made of gold, with seas of quicksilver and its entire surface covered in one big maze. Sounds crazy? Not in space it isn't! Well okay, it ís a little crazy, but still real. And we spent the day trying to solve the maze. Or at least parts of it. On top of that, we have a bit of gossip to start off today's episode!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 270 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a

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00:23:47

269: ☆ Dark Nebula

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2026/06/07

There's not just one Dark Nebula out there, you know? There are many! And we just happen to be in one today. We take the opportunity to debunk a lot of the theories that existed about Dark Nebulae and also speculate about which specific type this one might be. And by speculate we mean guess at random. Also, we make music!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 269 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future

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00:18:35

268: ☆ Road Trip

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2026/05/31

Because Grandaddy is currently undergoing maintenance, we took the opportunity to go on a quick road trip! We tossed a few things in a small pod and started to explore the solar system we're currently in. Where by "a few things" we mean drinks and the Bubble Condo, and by "explore" we mean bouncing through an asteroid storm and then laying on our backs watching the stars.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 268 in the subject line

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00:24:45

267: ☆ Space Gadgets

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2026/05/24

You never know when you'll need some Space Pliers! This week we collected several gadgets that our fellow passengers brought along on the Space Tour. Some of them we know what they do and some of them we don't, but for most of them we wonder why on Earth you'd bring them on a two week trip to outer space? Then again, that trip has lasted for eight weeks already, so what do we know…To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 267 in the

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00:20:33

266: ☆ New Aliens

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2026/05/17

One of the benefits of being lost in space is that you get to visit planets that nobody has ever been to before. In most cases that just means another lava planet, another rock planet, or another ice planet. But in rare cases you encounter something exceptional. In this episode we talk about such an experience! And about woodblocks!To confirm this episode went back in time, please email michaellasagna5@gmail.com with the episode number 266 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in

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