podcast – It's Not Rocket Surgery
Science, Technology & Geek Culture Radio Show on Melbourne's 98.9 NorthWestFM
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The conclusion of the 2026 World Cup group stage is examined, highlighting historic upsets and shock eliminations that have shaped the final bracket. Pre-tournament predictions are reviewed as several heavyweights secure their progress while others face unexpected early exits. A forward look is provided for the high-stakes Round of 32 fixtures, including potential repeats of… Read More RCKTSR...
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A recap of Matchday 2 highlights record-breaking performances from global icons and the unexpected resilience of tournament underdogs. As the group stage nears its conclusion, the **high-stakes permutations** for Matchday 3 are examined, focusing on teams facing a fight for survival and those securing their place in the knockout rounds. The tension of the final… Read More RCKTSRGRY F.C. &ndas...
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June 21, 2026
It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 387 – Brain Rot, Neural Implants, Refreezing the Arctic, and lots more science, technology and geek culture. Links to other stories mentioned during the show are available on request. Download Ep.387 (61MB) Songs Played: Ice Ice Baby (Summer Synthwave Mix) – AuralnautsSeptember (Buffalo Soldier) – DJ Paolo MontiRunning On Empty… Read More
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June 19, 2026
Quick review of the first 28 matches of the 2026 World Cup. Touch upon the startling scoring trends and red card rates, and the accuracy of the Monte Carlo model compared to the bookmakers. Recent upsets are analyzed as the highly anticipated match between Australia and the USA is previewed. Download RCKTSRGRY F.C. – Day… Read More RCKTSRGRY F.C. – WC2026 – Day Eight Ch...
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June 14, 2026
It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 386 – World Cup 2026, Walking Anti-Clockwise, Crazy Cat Ladies, and lots more science, technology and geek culture. Links to other stories mentioned during the show are available on request. Download Ep.386 (89MB) Songs Played: U.S.A – Dubioza Kolektiv Dunave Moje More – Pregrag Gojkovic Cune Another One Bites The… Read More Ep386 &ndash...
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June 11, 2026
Welcome to RCKTSRGRY FC, a special “side quest” episode dedicated to the upcoming 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. In this pre-tournament forecast, we break down our predictions using a unique “vibe-coded” program that ran 106,000 Monte Carlo simulations based on historical World Cup data. Download RCKTSRGRY F.C. – PreTournament Predictions (12MB)
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June 7, 2026
It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 385 – Pope Leo XV vs Artificial Intelligence, NASA Moonbase 2032 Plans, and lots more science, technology and geek culture. Links to other stories mentioned during the show are available on request. Download Ep.385 (90MB) Songs Played: It’s Too Funky In Here – James Brown I Hear Motion – Sean… Read More Ep385 – Kaboomi T...
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May 17, 2026
It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 384 – Eurovision, Neighbourhood WatchGPT, Neanderthal Dentistry, The Music Quiz, and lots more science, technology and geek culture. Links to other stories mentioned during the show are available on request. Download Ep.384 (71MB) Songs Played: Bangaranga – Dara Surfin’ Bird – Trashman Uprising Mashup – DJ Matt Bird Creep –… Read More
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May 10, 2026
It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 383 – The Universe is a Hologram, AI Consciousness, Emotional Surveillance, The Music Quiz is Back, and lots more science, technology and geek culture. Links to other stories mentioned during the show are available on request. Download Ep.383 (96MB) Songs Played: Roxanne Works Hard For Her Money – Bill McClintock… Read More Ep383 – Jesus...
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May 3, 2026
It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 382 – Dinosaurs Prematurely Age Humans, SpaceX Rocket Will Crash Into Moon, Spotify’s Human Verified Badge, the music quiz, and lots more science, technology and geek culture. Links to other stories mentioned during the show are available on request. Download Ep.382 (73MB) Songs Played: If The Moon Were a Mirrir… Read More Ep382 – I Like...
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April 26, 2026
It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 381 – Robot Marathon, Pokemon Go’s Dark Side, Bloodborne, and lots more science, technology and geek culture. Links to other stories mentioned during the show are available on request. Download Ep.381 (59MB) Songs Played: mangetout – Wet Leg Control – Mannequin Pussy Thank you, my twighlight – the pillows Pedestrian… Read More
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April 19, 2026
It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 380 – Natural Selection Prefers Redheads, Slopaganda Wars, New Matter Deep In Uranus, and lots more science, technology and geek culture. Links to other stories mentioned during the show are available on request. Download Ep.380 (64MB) Songs Played: Say Goodbye – Indecent Obsession Stomp The Floor – Levl99 Beds Are… Read More Ep380 &ndas...
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April 12, 2026
It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 379 – Artemis II, Anthropic Mythos, Avatar Plants, and lots more science, technology and geek culture. Links to other stories mentioned during the show are available on request. Download Ep.379 (53MB) Songs Played: Rocket (Lunar Mix) – Def Leppard We Will Rock You, Bosa Nova! Mashup – Shahar Varshal Unbelievable… Read More Ep379 – ...
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March 29, 2026
It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 378 – Meta’s Legal Troubles, World Happiness Report, Sperm In Space, and lots more science, technology and geek culture. Links to other stories mentioned during the show are available on request. Download Ep.378 (58MB) Songs Played: Rock of Ages – DJ Schmoli Too Many Times – Mental As Anything Fakin’… Read More Ep378 – ...
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March 22, 2026
It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 377 – R.I.P. Chuck Norris, Bernie vs Claude, Jeff’s 100th Show, and lots more science, technology and geek culture. Links to other stories mentioned during the show are available on request. Download Ep.377 (62MB) Songs Played: Bring It Up – James Brown Lygon Street Meltdown – Melbourne Ska Orchestra Everything… Read More Ep377 &nd...
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March 15, 2026
It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 376 – Rooster with Human Teeth, AI Coding Assistant Deleted 2.5 Years of Work, Hasslers Shorten Our Lives, and lots more science, technology and geek culture. Links to other stories mentioned during the show are available on request. Download Ep.376 (51MB) Songs Played: You Don’t Own Me – Joan Jet… Read More Ep376 – Less Poultry &a...
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March 8, 2026
It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 375 – 200k Brain Cells Play Doom, Asteroid Moved by DART, Oversharing Science, and lots more science, technology and geek culture. Links to other stories mentioned during the show are available on request. Download Ep.375 (57MB) Songs Played: Alive & Kicking – Simple Minds Take The Skinheads Bowling – Camper… Read More Ep375 – ...
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March 1, 2026
It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 374 – A.I with Nukes, Change of Plans for Artemis, T-Rex Runs Like a Chicken, and lots more science, technology and geek culture. Links to other stories mentioned during the show are available on request. Download Ep.374 (59MB) Songs Played:Please Don’t Hate Me – Aaron RoweNot Enough – Mia WrayFire… Read More Ep374 – I Am Bec...
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February 22, 2026
It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 373 – Kung-Fu Robots, Artemis II Concerns, Processed Foods Effects on Gut Microbiome, and lots more science, technology and geek culture. Links to other stories mentioned during the show are available on request. Download Ep.373 (50MB) Songs Played: Higher Ground – Stevie Wonder Kyiv – Apashe & Alina Pash American… Read More Ep373 &n...
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February 15, 2026
It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 371 – Artemis II Launch Delay, Winter Olympics Ski Jump Controversy, Hot Ice Cream and lots more science, technology and geek culture. Links to other stories mentioned during the show are available on request. Download Ep.372 (59MB) Songs Played: Only The Strong – Midnight Oil Refuse/Resist – Sepultura (via Fake… Read More Ep372 – ...
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