Best Geek Humour Podcasts (2025)

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Criminal acts of dance [ep278] 35:07

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In this episode, Liam & Ben answer: 🤷 What could possible go wrong? 😅 And not a lot else... ============================ This show will always be free, but super fans are encouraged to support The Conversation Hat via Patreon. You'll be able to access a special, patron-only mini-episode every month and a members-only Discord channel: www.patreon.co…

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Ep52 – Misogyny in Space

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Moving the podcasts originally shared on Google Drive over to be with the rest of the shows – Ep52 originally broadcast on 16th of June 2013 It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 52 – Vlado & Wal return after two weeks off… recount the events and news of the previous weeks… language in America, SoMD hit by a Derecho, real time map of America’s tornado al…

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War of the Worlds 2025 2:13:55

1d ago2:13:55

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This week Jim shouldn't have gone to spec savers, Darren discovers that doctors have long fingers and Lee watches the Naked Gun re-quel Then its a return for Asking for Trouble before we head to the cheapest part of town, to watch a 90 min teams call and Amazon product placement advert as we get on the algorithm bandwagon to kick the hell out of th…

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Ep364 – Floppy Floppy Boom

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It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 364 – Back from an extended unexpected hiatus, the INRS crew will discuss the highlights and lowlights of the past 8 weeks, including the passing of multiple GenX icons, Grok controversies, AI in healthcare, de-extincting the Moa, and lots more science, technology and geek culture stories. Links to other stories ment…

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I like to go backwards [ep277] 34:13

4d ago34:13

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In this week's episode of THE CONVERSATION HAT, Liam & Ben are asked: 😣 What's the stupidest thing a woman told you that you believed? 🏬 Create a new government department (funny) 😂 & more! ============================ This show will always be free, but super fans are encouraged to support The Conversation Hat via Patreon. You'll be able to access …

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Parish Notice - 31-7-25 9:03

8d ago9:03

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For reasons The Lego Movie announced on episode 226 - Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, is now off the table. So Lee gathers Jim and Elton to his dark sanctum to announce a last minute replacement film

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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare 2:20:38

8d ago2:20:38

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This week, Jim recovers with some quality codine and John Lithgow being disturbing with a puppet, Darren is threatened by chickens and discusses the MCU movie of the hour Fantastic Four with Lee. There is also the briefest mention of some trailer for blue cat people that are now slightly red, as well as the vital importance of Norman Reedus to vari…

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Ep51 – I Tumblr for Ya(hoo)

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Moving the podcasts originally shared on Google Drive over to be with the rest of the shows – Ep51 originally broadcast on 26th of May 2013 It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 51 – The It’s Not Rocket Surgery crew presented a “nothing special show” recovering from their epic 50th episode, covering Yahoo’s $1.1 billion Tumblr acquisition, Microsoft’s Xb…

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Make Twitter Great Again [ep276] 38:39

11d ago38:39

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In this episode of The Conversation Hat: 🍑 What's the least appetizing colour for food? 👔 Replacing CEOS 😂 and lots more! ============================ This show will always be free, but super fans are encouraged to support The Conversation Hat via Patreon. You'll be able to access a special, patron-only mini-episode every month and a members-only D…

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Ep50 – It Is Rocket Science

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Moving the podcasts originally shared on Google Drive over to be with the rest of the shows – Ep50 originally broadcast on 19th of May 2013 It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 50 – The It’s Not Rocket Surgery crew are joined by a very special guest, Mechanical Engineer & High Powered Rocketry Enthusiast, Paul, for a very special 50th episode of It’s No…

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On The Beach 2:32:04

15d ago2:32:04

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This week Jim has a run of bad luck, Elton makes a couple of fair games that might get him locked up. Darren boldly goes for a Strange New Worlds new season and Lee plays reverse charades. After that and some feedback its on to this weeks film... A film that gives you a quieter take on the end of the world without the need for leather chaps or rage…

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Getty Woo-Woo Hill [ep275] 31:02

21d ago31:02

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In this week's GENRE-DEFINING episode of The Conversation Hat, Liam & Ben must: 🌿 Name a new plant 🍕 Choose the best foods for a food fight 👈 Grow an extra finger 😂 and much more! ============================ This show will always be free, but super fans are encouraged to support The Conversation Hat via Patreon. You'll be able to access a special,…

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Ep46 – The Geek Wrangler

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Moving the podcasts originally shared on Google Drive over to be with the rest of the shows – Ep46 originally broadcast on 21st of April 2013 It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 46 – Allannah joins Wal and Vlado in the studio to discuss what it takes to be a “Geek Wrangler” i.e. a Project Manager who deals with technologically gifted, creative, and SME…

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Invaders From Mars (1986) 2:06:42

27d ago2:06:42

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The lunatics have taken over the asylum as foolishly Jim and Elton have left Lee and Darren unattended. So without adults in the room, something makes an unexpected comeback, but not before Darren tells us about Brick, the Wrath of Becky (not a sidequel to Wrath of Khan) and Ziam a bloody awful zombie flick. Lee on the other hand has problems with …

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Superman (2025) Special 2:08:12

27d ago2:08:12

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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! Its two old men talking about yet another superman movie after the last eight. Welcome to a special episode where Lee and Darren share their personal opinions about the latest take on the man of steel the good and bad. The cast is broken into two parts the first 30 mins is spoiler free general feelings and caveats s…

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Episode 93: Duskgrove Wood 2:46:32

24d ago2:46:32

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Drawn to Duskgrove Wood by whispers of the Greenseers, the party uncovers a secret older than time. Reality slips as they awaken in the Dreamscape - the shifting, perilous mind of a god who should never be disturbed... This episode features our good friend Sam Jones! https://linktr.ee/stubbornheroesBy Stubborn Entertainment

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Ep43 – Cost of Technology

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Moving the podcasts originally shared on Google Drive over to be with the rest of the shows – Ep43 originally broadcast on 24th of March 2013 It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 43 – The guys have been ubber beschäftigt, but manage to find time this Sunday to cover news about NASA Voyager has passed the heliocliff, more glitches for the Mars Curiosity …

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An An*s, in the Abstract, is Gendered [ep274 ft Richard Jackson] 35:02

28d ago35:02

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This week we're excited to bring back Richard Jackson, filmmaker and best friend, to talk about: 🐎 Centaurs 🐎 And nothing else. 🐎 Yes, seriously, it's just centaurs ============================ This show will always be free, but super fans are encouraged to support The Conversation Hat via Patreon. You'll be able to access a special, patron-only mi…

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Ep42 – Eating Humble Pi

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Moving the podcasts originally shared on Google Drive over to be with the rest of the shows – Ep42 originally broadcast on 17th of March 2013 It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 42 – This episode sees the introduction of “music room roulette” and discus about the new Pope & how conspiracy theorists link him to the prophecies of Saint Malachy, Higgs-Bos…

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Heretic 2:28:16

1M ago2:28:16

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Welcome back to another tech issue riddled episode. This week, Jim loses a roof, and catches up with the next film from the makers of Talk to Me, called Bring Her Back. Elton goes to the cinema to watch some flappy paddle cars going around in circles with Brad Pitt. Darren becomes Temu Jabba the Hutt, and he and Lee have a "conversation" about the …

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Ep41 – Celebrity Geeks

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Moving the podcasts originally shared on Google Drive over to be with the rest of the shows – Ep40 originally broadcast on 03rd of March 2013 It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 41 – In the news we discuss the Dragon capsule’s capture by ISS, hottest summer on record, comet going to hit Mars, more on the Chelyabinsk meteor and new meteorite found in An…

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Ep40 – 39.99178082191 Year Old Curmudgeon

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Moving the podcasts originally shared on Google Drive over to be with the rest of the shows – Ep40 originally broadcast on 24th of February 2013 It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 40 – An unstructured ramble through the weeks science, technology and geek news… Mars tourism, moon bases, Pluto’s new moons, Google Glass, Higgs Boson + End of the Universe…

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Man Gateux [ep273] 31:51

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In this week's episode: 🎂 What's the secret ingredient? 🚫 Liam tries desperately not to cancel himself 🐉 Create a new foundation myth for the UK 😘 & much more! ============================ This show will always be free, but super fans are encouraged to support The Conversation Hat via Patreon. You'll be able to access a special, patron-only mini-ep…

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Ep39 – Geek Impact is not a Malapropism

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Moving the podcasts originally shared on Google Drive over to be with the rest of the shows – Ep39 originally broadcast on 17th of February 2013 It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 39 – The dynamic duo discuss the Chelyabinsk meteor, try to figure out a word that is like a proverb, axiom, malapropism… but is different, and talk about generalist vs spec…

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Ep38 – Rotation Curation

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Moving the podcasts originally shared on Google Drive over to be with the rest of the shows – Ep38 originally broadcast on 10th of February 2013 It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 38 – Sarah Stokely aka @stokely graced the INRS Crew with her presence (over the phone – eventually after some in-studio issues i.e. operator error) and explained the concep…

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The Humanoid 2:13:05

1M ago2:13:05

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We're back baby... But we're also cursed as the episode is repleat with issues, mic drop outs and general zencastr internet shenanigans! But we soldier on to bring you news of Jims medical treatment and his discovery of The Outer Limits. Elton has a car confession and a little rant with Lee about the quality of Glastonbury. Darren, watches Ballerin…

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Black Dog Green Room - I shall call my cat Buchu 17:59

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The green room is back... To moan about how hot things are and talk about peppermint disasters and the terrible truth about mens perfume ingredients that perhaps you'd rather not know the origin of.

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Forever Pidgeon [ep272] 34:12

1M ago34:12

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In this week's episode: 🍽️ Top 10 fictional foods 🚌 Ben eats a bus 🤑 How much money do we need? 😅 & more! ============================ This show will always be free, but super fans are encouraged to support The Conversation Hat via Patreon. You'll be able to access a special, patron-only mini-episode every month and a members-only Discord channel: …

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Ep37 – 100% More Handlebar Moustache

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Moving the podcasts originally shared on Google Drive over to be with the rest of the shows – Ep37 originally broadcast on 03rd of February 2013 It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 37 – The INRS return from a two week break and are overwhelmed with news, so engage in some “News Roulette”. They also did the @FUN quiz: Only 12% can solve this in 30 secon…

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Ep36 – No Death Star For You

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Moving the podcasts originally shared on Google Drive over to be with the rest of the shows – Ep36 originally broadcast on 13th of January 2013 It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 36 – The INRS crew discuss Les Miserable, the discovery of the Kraken, the asteroid Apophis, White House say no to building the Death Star, graphic design and Lego… all that …

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Egyptologist Bradley Walsh [ep271] 33:18

2M ago33:18

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What a treat, what a dream! In this new episode, Liam & Ben: 👣 Put things on our feet 👽 Make some discoveries 😜 & lots more besides! ============================ This show will always be free, but super fans are encouraged to support The Conversation Hat via Patreon. You'll be able to access a special, patron-only mini-episode every month and a mem…

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Vapourwave Underdark [ep270 ft Dazz] 39:55

2M ago39:55

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This week we're excited to welcome back Daz from Spriters Resource & DidYouKnowGaming? - wow! In this episode: 🔎 Will you ever "Bing it"? 👾 How did you grow The Spriters Resource? 🌏 How F'd are we? 😍 And much more! ============================ This show will always be free, but super fans are encouraged to support The Conversation Hat via Patreon. …

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Episode 92: The Funeral of Ra Su On 2:01:15

2M ago2:01:15

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As the wild power of the Arcstone wreaks havoc, The Six race to the Stormbreach Coast to seek out the Exarch’s counsel. But their journey eventually diverges in an unexpected turn with the arrival of Xing dignitaries - here to honor the fallen Hero, Ra Su On. A plea for aid, a final farewell... and a guest star! This episode features our good frien…

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Ep35 – Predictions for 2013

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Moving the podcasts originally shared on Google Drive over to be with the rest of the shows – Ep35 originally broadcast on 06th of January 2013 It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 35 – Following the look back at 2012 last week, we look forward to what 2013 might bring us in terms of technology, science and even entertainment. Download Ep.35 (61MB) Song…

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Beaver Braun [ep269] 32:02

2M ago32:02

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In this week's episode, Liam & Ben must: 💰 Enforce trade tariffs on animals 🤔 Create nicknames for Susan 😂 & much more! ============================ This show will always be free, but super fans are encouraged to support The Conversation Hat via Patreon. You'll be able to access a special, patron-only mini-episode every month and a members-only Dis…

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Ep34 – 2012 Year In Review Special

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Moving the podcasts originally shared on Google Drive over to be with the rest of the shows – Ep34 originally broadcast on 30th of December 2012 It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 34 – We take a long hard look at 2012, covering technology, sport, television, movies & more science, technology, and geek culture news. Download Ep.34 (71MB) Songs Played: …

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Ep33 – Apocalypstmas

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Moving the podcasts originally shared on Google Drive over to be with the rest of the shows – Ep33 originally broadcast on 23rd of December 2012 It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 33 – Wal’s Birthday, the Mayan Apocalypse That Wasn’t, 8 of the Weirdest Predictions for the End of the World, and more science, technology, and geek culture news. Download …

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The Thing From Another World 2:26:01

2M ago2:26:01

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This week Elton sits this episode out because late night working. Jim updates us on his health issues plus a mouldable crash couch, predator target tattoo, and delerium satans love of paper mache globes that are lacking Tonga. Darren on the other hand finishes Last of Us on the PC and gets in on the remaster of Legacy of Kain series causing a lot o…

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Ep32 – Christmas Trees & Donkey Cheese

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Moving the podcasts originally shared on Google Drive over to be with the rest of the shows – Ep32 originally broadcast on 16th of December 2012 The INRS crew discuss whether real Christmas trees are better for the environment than fake trees, the Higgs Hiccup, Donkey Cheese, and much more. Download Ep.32 (60MB) Songs Played: NASA Johnson Style My …

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Ep31 – Rules of Thumb & “Butt Nuts”

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Moving the podcasts originally shared on Google Drive over to be with the rest of the shows – Ep31 originally broadcast on 9th of December 2012 We discuss Rules of Thumb, Wives’ Tales etc… in the news we cover “life on Mars”, SpaceX, CSI, Serenity Lego, 3D Printed Gun & Disney Bond villains. Download Ep.31 (51MB) Songs Played: Shirley Bassey – Gold…

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Blinking Woodsman [ep268] 34:13

2M ago34:13

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In this week's episode, Liam and Ben must 🔨 Use an anvil as a business card 🍆 Create alternate names for body parts 😁 & more! ============================ This show will always be free, but super fans are encouraged to support The Conversation Hat via Patreon. You'll be able to access a special, patron-only mini-episode every month and a members-on…

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Frank 2:09:49

3M ago2:09:49

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This week Jim is off with the lurgy but eltons woes with Facebook Marketplace continues with his newly acquired "Pppppffffftttpppllpppppp" guitar pedal. Darren doubles down on zombie action playing Last of Us and Dead Island. While Lee finishes Andor, finally catches up with Thunderbolts* and binge watches the Disney+ show Paradise. After that we d…

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Middle Aisle, Middle Earth [ep267] 38:39

3M ago38:39

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In today's episode, Liam & Ben must work out which members of The Fellowship of The Ring would shop at which UK supermarkets. That's it, that's the whole episode. You'll love it. ============================ This show will always be free, but super fans are encouraged to support The Conversation Hat via Patreon. You'll be able to access a special, …

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The Last Voyage of Demeter 2:19:10

3M ago2:19:10

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This week Jim gets fancy booze from Willy Wonka, Elton has "fun" with Facebook Market Place users, Darren watches Star Trek TNG and Lee checks out Murderbot and Love, Death & Robots. After that its on to some questions and answers including novel adaptations, Pies and Banana Man before we move on to this weeks film. A masterclass in stretching out …

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River Roux; Strippers, Supermarkets, Stage and Sex work; all roads lead to JUICE ! 44:53

3M ago44:53

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This week I had the privilege of speaking to multi faceted, multi dimensional, multi talented human being River Roux! I saw River's show 'Juice' at the Volksbühne Theatre in Berlin and I instantly wanted to speak to her - I was so fascinated Her show explores the body, her body, an exploration of a gender-non conforming experience and we discuss th…

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Ep363 – We Could Do A Whole Show

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It’s Not Rocket Surgery Episode 363 – Scientific Publications Business Model, CRISPR-based Brain Treatment, Voyager 1 Thrusters Still Work, and lots more science, technology and geek culture stories. Links to other stories mentioned during the show are available on request. Download Ep.363 (51MB) Songs Played: Wasted Love – JJ Eurodab – Baby Lasagn…

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Stage West [ep266] 38:43

3M ago38:43

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In this week's episode, Liam and Ben must: 👑 Choose a celebrity to put on the British throne 🤷‍♂️ Argue about whether Snoop Dogg is a bad person 😂 And more! ============================ This show will always be free, but super fans are encouraged to support The Conversation Hat via Patreon. You'll be able to access a special, patron-only mini-episo…

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4 Proven Ways to Make Passive Income 12:53

3M ago12:53

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Tombstone 2:16:37

3M ago2:16:37

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This week, Jim watches a French Dirty Harry (not a euphemism), Elton watches a documentary that he has absolutely, positively no connection to. Darren gets frustrated by Tomb Raider's tank controls and gets stranded in Grove Park on a sunday. While Lee, becomes obsessed with the video game Balatro, continues his Andor watch and confesses to a weigh…