Tests From The Future

Now, whose voice might that be? Indeed, it's Simon, live from Tikibar! Intergalactic communication seems to be working, the Low Fidelity Wave Burner seems to have arrived in one piece, and the same applies to Simon himself. In this episode, Simon summarises his first four weeks on the recently discovered alien planet to Dirk and the listeners. Among other things, we cover the trip itself, the local housing situation and some odd alien customs.To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number 287 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Preview00:13 - Hello00:39 - Introduction05:23 - Travelling to Tikibar10:54 - Life on Tikibar28:19 - Outroduction29:17 - GoodbyeCreditsEpisode Art: Incense Sticks Drying by Xuan DuongTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

What do you do when you really want to ship something to a friend on a faraway planet but the regular shuttle there doesn't leave for a while yet? You wait? Maybe that's what people who don't host a podcast do, but Dirk simply tries to find a pilot who can take care of the shipment ASAP. And what better place to find that pilot than in a leaky canteen in the middle of the desert?To confirm this episode went back in time, please email [email protected] with the episode number 286 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Preview00:10 - Hello00:35 - Introduction01:19 - Space Port08:44 - Listener Email from iPod Irene09:50 - Outroduction10:11 - GoodbyeCreditsEpisode Art: Raisting Satellite Reception by Michael MisofTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

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 [email protected] with the episode number 285 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Preview00:05 - Hello00:30 - Introduction01:35 - Updates02:39 - Mr. Jones03:03 - GoodbyeCreditsMr. Dobalina: Daniel by ApplePoem: Mr. Jones by Counting CrowsEpisode Art: Technology Control Panel Buttons by Thomas WolterOpening Theme: Mistadobalina by Del the Funky HomosapienClosing Theme: Mr. Jones by Counting CrowsAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

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 [email protected] with the episode number 284 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Preview00:10 - Hello00:35 - Introduction01:06 - Home Alone06:01 - Listener Email from Haakon07:45 - Outroduction08:28 - GoodbyeCreditsEpisode Art: Nature Landscape Background by Simon BergerTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

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 [email protected] with the episode number 283 in the subject line. We may even respond to your message in a future episode.Chapters00:00 - Preview00:07 - Hello00:32 - Introduction00:58 - Off to Tikibar20:36 - Outroduction21:12 - GoodbyeCreditsEpisode Art: Formosa Boulevard Station by Allan LauTheme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein OrkestAlmost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk