When Aliens Come to Tea

Felix Andromeda

Pull up a chair and pour a cup. Welcome to When Aliens Come To Tea, the galaxy's most unique conversation podcast, broadcasting from the heart of Terra Nova centuries in the future. Join charming host and interstellar tea master Felix Andromeda as he sits down with guests from across the cosmos—humans, dignitaries from distant star systems, sentient flora, and beings you've only imagined—for intimate, surprising, and often hilarious discussions. Forget the usual headlines; here, the tea ceremony itself brews connection. Over steaming cups of Earl Grey (or perhaps something more exotic!), we delve into personal journeys, explore fascinating cultural traditions , navigate diplomatic quandaries, and uncover the universal truths and absurdities that connect all sentient life. Expect warmth, wit, unexpected insights, and the delightful chaos that ensues when different worlds collide over tea etiquette and existential questions.    When Aliens Come To Tea offers a blend of sophisticated dialogue and spontaneous humor, perfect for listeners seeking genuine connection and a fresh perspective on life among the stars. Subscribe now and join our interstellar tea party – it's more than an interview; it's a bridge between worlds, one cup at a time.

  1. SEP 14 · BONUS

    Breakdown Episode 42: Why Aliens Think Consciousness is a Medical Emergency | Sleep vs. Productivity Revolution

    Send us a text Ambassador Snooze McWideawake from Somnambula 12 has turned everything upside down. As workplace productivity crises mount in 2025 , this sleeping diplomat who solves galactic conflicts while unconscious might have the answer we need. Deep Dive Analysis: Our hosts unpack the philosophical revolution behind Snooze's radical approach to consciousness, productivity, and rest. With sleep anxiety emerging as 2025's critical wellness challenge , could unconscious governance be humanity's next evolution? Episode Highlights: The Somnambulan philosophy: consciousness as illnessHistorical conscious catastrophes (Emu War, Napoleon's rabbit incident)How the $113 billion sleep market reflects our broken relationship with restMr. Fluffington's conscious failures logStrategic unconsciousness vs. always-on cultureDream diplomacy and REM negotiationsWhy This Matters Now: Recent studies show 60% of adults report productivity impacts from poor sleep , while AI-powered sleep solutions revolutionize how we approach rest . Snooze's approach challenges fundamental assumptions about work, consciousness, and success. Perfect for fans of science fiction podcasts, productivity optimization, sleep science, workplace wellness, and philosophical alien encounters. Keywords: science fiction podcast, alien stories, sleep productivity, consciousness philosophy, workplace wellness, unconscious decision making, space opera, galactic diplomacy, productivity hacks, sleep optimization, When Aliens Come to Tea Support the show

    16 min
  2. SEP 9

    Episode 42: What Sleep Scientists Won't Tell You - Ambassador Snooze McWideAwake Reveals Why Being Conscious Is Overrated

    Send us a text Prepare to have your entire worldview flipped upside down.  What if everything we believe about consciousness, productivity, and success is completely backwards? What if the secret to peak performance isn't staying awake longer... but sleeping through your most important decisions?  In this mind-bending episode of When Aliens Come to Tea, we meet Ambassador Snooze McWideAwake from Somnambula XII - a civilization that conducts ALL major business while completely unconscious. And here's the kicker: they're phenomenally successful at it. This episode will challenge everything you think you know about: Why "conscious decision-making" might be an evolutionary mistakeHow Ambassador Snooze accidentally saved three star systems from war... while snoringThe terrifying truth about coffee as "liquid consciousness"Why their planet considers alarm clocks a war crimeRevolutionary sleep-based productivity methods that put our hustle culture to shameMost shocking moment: Ambassador Snooze solves Felix's complex tax problems while completely asleep, saving him thousands of credits through unconscious mathematical genius. Perfect for listeners of sleep science podcasts, productivity optimization shows, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of consciousness and peak performance. Warning: This episode may cause you to question your entire relationship with being awake. Keywords: sleep science podcast, consciousness optimization, alien wisdom, productivity myths, science fiction podcast, space opera, alternative productivity, sleep-based decision making, unconscious intelligence, galactic diplomacy Support the show

    1h 9m
  3. AUG 17 · BONUS

    Breakdown Episode 41: Dr. Multigloom's Mathematical Love Revolution

    Send us a text In this comprehensive breakdown of When Aliens Come to Tea's most viral episode, we analyze Dr. Zephyr Multigloom, the alien mathematical relationship counselor who believes human romance is "adorably primitive" and desperately needs fixing through advanced calculus. Episode 41 became an instant classic when Dr. Multigloom declared that humans need seven partners for optimal emotional stability and that love is 147.3% mathematics - a mathematical impossibility that perfectly captures the absurdity of quantifying emotion. We explore: The complete breakdown of Dr. Multigloom's septarian philosophyHow they caused a three-planet diplomatic incident by suggesting an ambassador needed five more partnersTheir horror at wedding rings ("no vertices!")The infamous 47-page love equation that got mistaken for a menuSolutions involving emotional support houseplants and polyamorous smart homesFelix's struggle to maintain sanity while his studio became a geometric experimentThis episode analysis dives deep into the comedy science fiction landscape, examining how absurdist humor can highlight real truths about human relationships and our obsession with optimization. Perfect for fans of audio fiction, science fiction comedy podcasts, and anyone interested in how speculative fiction uses alien perspectives to examine human behavior. Keywords: science fiction podcast, comedy fiction podcast, audio drama analysis, When Aliens Come to Tea, podcast deep dive, relationship comedy, alien stories, speculative fiction, podcast review, futuristic comedy Support the show

    18 min
  4. AUG 10

    Episode 41: Mathematical Romance Disaster - Dr. Zephyr Multigloom Calculates Your Love Life (And It's Only 28.57% Efficient)

    Send us a text Ever wondered if your relationship needs a mathematical audit? Dr. Zephyr Multigloom, a seven-eyed Mathematical Relationship Counsellor from Septaria Prime, arrives with equations, efficiency calculations, and the firm belief that human couples are statistically doomed.  Episode Highlights:  The infamous 47-page love equation with footnotes and appendices that became a galactic memeWhy every human relationship is missing approximately 5 partners for optimal efficiencyThe three-planet diplomatic incident caused by suggesting ambassadors needed more romantic partnersLive calculations of listener relationship efficiency scores (spoiler: they're all mathematically tragic)Cultural clash between "Loud Looking" dating trends and seven-partner alien romanceWhy wedding rings are "geometrically hostile" and dating apps are algorithmic nightmaresDr. Multigloom's childhood trauma: growing up with seven parents giving contradictory dating adviceFrom Cosmic Advice Corner relationship mathematics to rapid-fire questions without calculations, this episode explores love through the lens of pure mathematical certainty - and discovers that even aliens can't quantify the beautiful chaos of romance. Perfect for fans of science fiction comedy, anyone who's survived dating app disasters, or listeners who enjoy their romantic advice with a side of existential mathematical crisis. Keywords: science fiction podcast, alien guests, relationship advice, dating comedy, mathematical romance, sci-fi comedy, galactic dating, relationship counselling, comedy podcast, space opera podcast, alien comedy, futuristic relationships Support the show

    1h 12m
  5. JUL 13 · BONUS

    Breakdown Episode 40: Inside the Viral Phenomenon of "When Aliens Come to Tea" Episode 40 - Parental Unit Prime

    Send us a text Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a podcast episode that breaks the intergalactic internet? In this special deep dive, we've gained exclusive access to the internal production reports, biohazard team notes, and viewer analytics from "When Aliens Come to Tea" Episode 40 - "Parental Unit Prime."  Join us as we unpack the glorious chaos of MX Fleeb, a Sporonite parent literally carrying 39 (and counting!) offspring on their person. From the spontaneous arrival of child #40 mid-interview to the legendary Galactic Peace Summit incident where all 39 offspring hit puberty simultaneously (causing a Centauri ambassador's hat to achieve sentience and flee to write poetry), we analyse why this episode resonated across the galaxy.  We explore:  The production challenges of accommodating a guest who IS a roomHow synchronized eye rolls became a form of rebellionThe 7.5-hour pancake parliament that nearly caused a secessionWhy "the liver has veto power" became a universal parenting truthThe deeper themes of identity, boundaries, and democracy within one being This meta-analysis reveals how absurdist alien biology somehow captured universal truths about family, exhaustion, and the beautiful chaos of raising children - whether you have one or forty tiny shareholders in your personal democracy.   Perfect for fans of science fiction podcasts, comedy analysis, parenting humour, and anyone who's ever wondered if their family chaos is normal (spoiler: it is).   Keywords: science fiction podcast, space opera, alien stories, podcast analysis, comedy podcast, parenting humour, behind the scenes, When Aliens Come to Tea, viral content, family dynamics, intergalactic affairs Support the show

    12 min
  6. JUL 6

    Episode 40: The Parent Who Can't Let Go of Their 40 Kids (Because They're Literally Attached)

    Send us a text In this fortnightly episode of "When Aliens Come to Tea," host Felix Andromeda sits down with Fleeb Parental-Unit-Prime, a Sporonite parent who gives new meaning to "helicopter parenting" - they're raising 40 offspring who are physically attached to their body and cannot be separated. This darkly hilarious conversation explores what happens when attachment parenting becomes literal. Discover the chaos of managing 40 simultaneous personalities sharing one nervous system, the diplomatic disaster when all offspring hit puberty at once during the Galactic Peace Summit (causing a ceremonial hat to achieve sentience), and why human concepts like "empty nest syndrome" and "time-outs" baffle this cellular family unit. Topics covered: • The challenges of budding reproduction and cellular democracy • Dating disasters with 40 permanent chaperones • The infamous "ham incident" and offspring #31's carnivorous phase • Live emergence of offspring #41 during recording • Managing 40 different opinions on cryptocurrency • Why babysitters are a terrifying concept to Sporonites • Bedtime negotiations that require parliamentary procedure This episode blends absurdist humor with surprisingly touching moments about universal parenting struggles. Perfect for fans of science fiction podcasts, Douglas Adams-style comedy, and anyone who's ever felt like parenting is driving them to cellular division. Keywords: science fiction podcast, space opera, alien stories, comedy sci-fi, parenting humor podcast, intergalactic comedy, futuristic storytelling, cosmic horror comedy, extreme parenting, attachment parenting satire Support the show

    49 min
  7. JUN 15 · BONUS

    Breakdown Episode 39: Ambassador Zorp Glorbax - The Investigator of Missing Common Sense

    Send us a text In this hilarious episode of When Aliens Come to Tea, we explore what happens when extreme alien bureaucracy collides with human chaos Ambassador Zorp Glorbax from Flarbgarrl Prime arrives at our intergalactic tea house to investigate Earth's apparent lack of common sense - armed with a 47-page tea service protocol manual and a citation pad ready to document every illogical human behavior. Episode Highlights: Immediate citations for "failure to provide adequate signage indicating which direction is up"The Great Accidental Compliment Fiasco - nearly causing an interstellar incidentCompetitive apologizing as diplomatic solutionWinning the cursed "Goblet of Infinite Regret" (which whispers disappointments)Reginald's third eye revealed to compose melancholy haikusZorp's transformation from rigid rule-follower to appreciating beautiful chaosFollow Zorp's journey as he discovers that Earth's illogic might actually be its greatest strength, and that sometimes the most important things can't be filed away in triplicate. This science fiction audio drama blends humor with cosmic insights about communication, culture clashes, and finding beauty in the undocumented . Featuring the voice talents of our ensemble cast bringing to life one of our most memorable alien visitors yet. Experience the melancholic drama and sardonic dark humor that makes our show truly unique . Join us in the expanding universe of science fiction podcasts, where we go places other shows can't . New episodes every fortnight. Keywords: science fiction podcast, alien stories, space opera, comedy sci-fi, audio drama, intergalactic comedy, bureaucracy humor, tea podcast, speculative fiction Support the show

    17 min
  8. JUN 8

    Episode 39: Ambassador Zorp Glorbax - When Common Sense Files for Vacation | Intergalactic Bureaucrat Investigates Earth's Logic Deficiencies

    Send us a text In this hilarious episode of When Aliens Come to Tea, host Felix Andromeda welcomes Ambassador Zorp Glorbax of Flarbgarrl Prime—Lead Investigator of Missing Common Sense for the Intergalactic Division. This lavender, pear-shaped alien has made it his life's work to investigate why common sense seems to take extended vacations across our galaxy, and Earth is his favorite case study. • The Great Accidental Compliment Fiasco of Galactic Cycle 734 - how saying battle scars were "surprisingly symmetrical" nearly started an interstellar war • Life on a planet with mandatory happiness sirens and 73 distinct ways to say "no" • Why Glibglobs require 17-volume pre-cohabitation agreements and 45-second pre-biscuit gratitude rituals • The touching story of Florm and their rebellious "no forms" date • Zorp's mind-blowing first encounter with metaphors and sarcasm • How the Backward-Walking Bureaucrats incident launched his career • Cultural differences from Earth Classic to the Outer Colonies Perfect for fans of Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett, and anyone who's ever wondered if aliens think we're the weird ones. Part diplomatic summit, part comedy of manners, and entirely unlikely to go according to anyone's standard operating procedure. Keywords: science fiction podcast, comedy sci-fi, alien stories, space opera, futuristic fiction, intergalactic humor, bureaucracy satire, cultural comedy, first contact stories, audio drama Support the show

    1h 15m

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Pull up a chair and pour a cup. Welcome to When Aliens Come To Tea, the galaxy's most unique conversation podcast, broadcasting from the heart of Terra Nova centuries in the future. Join charming host and interstellar tea master Felix Andromeda as he sits down with guests from across the cosmos—humans, dignitaries from distant star systems, sentient flora, and beings you've only imagined—for intimate, surprising, and often hilarious discussions. Forget the usual headlines; here, the tea ceremony itself brews connection. Over steaming cups of Earl Grey (or perhaps something more exotic!), we delve into personal journeys, explore fascinating cultural traditions , navigate diplomatic quandaries, and uncover the universal truths and absurdities that connect all sentient life. Expect warmth, wit, unexpected insights, and the delightful chaos that ensues when different worlds collide over tea etiquette and existential questions.    When Aliens Come To Tea offers a blend of sophisticated dialogue and spontaneous humor, perfect for listeners seeking genuine connection and a fresh perspective on life among the stars. Subscribe now and join our interstellar tea party – it's more than an interview; it's a bridge between worlds, one cup at a time.