Episodes
50
Latest episode
Jul 2026
Language
EN
Science, Technology & Geek Culture Radio Show on Melbourne's 98.9 NorthWestFM
It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 390 – The Odyssey, Space Sugar, FIFA World Cup Final and lots more science, technology and geek culture. Links to other stories mentioned during the show are available on request. Download Ep.390 (54MB) Songs Played: Papaoutai (The Dark Version) – StromaeInsane in the Brain (1960s Soul Version) – Cypress HillWitch… Read More Ep390 – Shatted
It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 389 – Speediest Spider, Puffiest Planets, The Science of Happiness & Populism, and lots more science, technology and geek culture. Links to other stories mentioned during the show are available on request. Download Ep.389 (82MB) Songs Played: Holding Out For A Hero – Bonnie TylerPlush – Stone Temple PilotsDo You… Read More Ep389 – Girthy Not Heavy
The Round of 16 is dissected as the field is whittled down to the final eight. VAR arguments destined to last until 2042 are revisited, and the curious impact of political lobbying on red card suspensions is questioned. Unexpected exits are analyzed while a “Board of Peace” conspiracy theory is entertained. Quarterfinal predictions are shared,… Read More RCKTSRGRY F.C. – WC2026 – From 16 to 8
It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 388 – FIFA World Cup 2026, Falling Satellites, Catapulting Spider, and lots more science, technology and geek culture. Links to other stories mentioned during the show are available on request. Download Ep.388 (47MB) Songs Played: Ladies & Gentlemen Part I – The Presidents Of The United States of AmericaVideo Killed… Read More Ep388 – Vigorously Every Hour
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 RCKTSRGRY F.C. – WC2026 – Goodbye Groups, Hello Knockouts
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. – WC2026 – Between Matchday Two and Three
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 Ep387 – Mentally Wired But Tired
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 Checkin
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 – Talk To Me Goose
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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