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Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyNick and Roy with Adam Bunch- The Festival of Bizarre Toronto HistoryNick & Roy welcome Adam Bunch of the Festival of Bizarre Toronto. Adam is an award-winning storyteller who brings the history of Toronto and Canada to life. As the creator of the Festival of Bizarre Toronto History, Adam shares some of the bizarre stories from the city of Toronto's past. The festival is available to anyone online and in person if you are in the city of Toronto. 2025-06-0119 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyHISTORY-TV- SCIENCEThis week- Nick & Roy welcome Adam Bunch of the Festival of Bizarre Toronto. Are the Muppets left or right-handed? Do humans glow in the dark? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.2025-05-3141 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyANIMALS- CARS- FASHIONThis week - From cutting hair to cutting it on stage, we welcome to Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy, Italian American comedian Tara Cannistraci. Also, do platypuses have nipples? Who was the highest paid runway model in 2020? Listen. Laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.2025-05-1741 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyNick and Roy talk about Fort Myers Film Festival w/Eric RaddatzNick and Roy speak with Eric Raddatz, executive director and founder of the Fort Myers Film Festival.2025-05-0820 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyHORROR-ANIMALS- SEXThis week – Nick & Roy welcome iHeart Radio’s Richard Crouse to talk about horror movies. What was the first horror movie to feature a working toilet? Is Kosher salt Kosher? Do chickens dream? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.2025-03-151h 00
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyFOOD- GEOGRAPHY- FASHIONThis week on the show- Nick and Roy welcome Niagara Falls Ontario Mayor Jim Diodati. They share facts about Niagara Falls you won’t find in any tourism brochure. Also, are Oreo cookies vegan? Why do cannoli shells have craters in them? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.2025-03-0855 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyFASHION- CONTRUCTION- ANIMALS This week on the show- Nick & Roy introduce a new topic- construction and architecture. How many nails do you need to build a 1,200 sq. Ft. home? What land mammal has the most teeth? Why do you lose your hearing when you yawn? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.2025-01-1141 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyNick & Roy's 5 Years of BloopersIt the annual 'best of' and bloopers episode. Nick & Roy look back at some of the funniest moments from the past five years. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.2024-12-2843 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyNICK AND ROY'S TOTALLY USELESS CHRISTMAS SHOW 2024Nick and Roy continue the tradition of bringing you a Totally Useless Christmas show. This year they find out how the holidays are celebrated around the world. Also, what Christmas song is dangerous to drive to? You may be surprised. How much will the gifts in the song "12 Days of Christmas" set you back? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Merry Christmas! Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto. 2024-12-2543 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyMUSIC- DREAMS- MONEYThis week on the show- Nick & Roy speak to Canadian radio legend John Donabie about his in-depth interview with John Lennon. Also, in what country do people sleep on graves to communicate with their loved ones? How many coins can you put in a 4-litre jar? Listen, Laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.2024-12-0743 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyANIMALS- FOOD- GEOGRAPHYThis week- Nick & Roy welcome Rino Mancini from Pete's Pizza to celebrate pizza month in October. Troy Burtch from Great Lakes Brewery talks about beer to commemorate Canadian Beer Day on October 9th. Also, can a hippopotamus swim? What continent is wider than the moon? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by Pete's Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.2024-10-0557 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyCELEBRATING 5 YEARS OF USELESSNESS WITH NICK & ROYNick and Roy kick off their 5th anniversary of Totally Useless Information looking back at the past 5 years, plus new useless Science and Geography information. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.2024-09-0753 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyThe Pilot Episode with Nick and RoyThis is where it all began five years ago. In the pilot episode, Nick and Roy present useless information about animals, expressions and food. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Thank you for making 5 years possible!2024-09-0132 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyMONEY- EXPRESSIONS- GARDENThis week- Where did the expression “jay walking" come from? Can plants recognize their siblings and give them preferential treatment? Also, Do palm trees come from Florida? The answer will amaze you! Listen. Laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. Join us in September as we celebrate 5 years of Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy.2024-08-2542 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoySCIENCE- HISTORY- INVENTIONS Is Ben Franklin inducted in the kite flyers hall of fame or the swimmer's hall of fame? Where did the expression posh come from? Did England really ban Christmas in the United States? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. Join us in September as we celebrate 5 years of Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy2024-08-1742 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoySPORTS- SEX- ANIMALSThis week on the show- What nation has the most sexually satisfied people? The results will surprise you! What is the most poisonous fish in the world? For how long can snails nap? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. Join us in September as we celebrate 5 years of Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy!2024-08-1040 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyEXPRESSIONS- MONEY- GAMESThis week on the show- Why is the U.S dollar called a “buck”? Why are there 52 cards in a pack of playing cards? If you are going to see a “man about a horse”, where are you going? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. Join us in September as we celebrate 5 years of Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy!2024-08-0341 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyCanada Day-4th of July JubileeNick and Roy celebrate Canada Day on July 1st and the 4th of July in the United States. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.2024-07-0140 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyMUSIC-FASHION- ANIMALSWhat do Frank Sinatra and Scooby-Doo have in common? When did men stop wearing nightdresses? Can a pencil-width strand of spider silk stop a Boeing 747? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. Nick & Roy will be celebrating 5 years of Totally Useless Information! Join us in September for a month long celebration.2024-06-1640 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyFASHION- MONEY- GAMES This week- What did Mark Twain invent that women use everyday? Why is the U.S. 100-dollar bill called a “c note”. What non-coffee product was sold in a Starbucks? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Celebrate your loved one's birthday with Nick & Roy's birthday messages. https://www.nickandroy.com/birthdays/2024-04-2742 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyCUSTOMS- CARS- DREAMSThis week on the show- Do you dream in color? How many miles do you travel looking for a parking spot in your lifetime? What do the people of Honk Kong celebrate during the bun festival? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Send your loved one a special birthday message from Nick & Roy. www.nickandroy.com/birthdays.2024-04-0653 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyHORROR- EXPRESSIONS- HISTORYThis week on the show- What the heck are lollipop men and women? What are some of the worst horror movies of all time? What famous pole-sitter sat atop a flagpole for 49 days? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place. 190 Baldwin Street in the heart of Kensington Market in Toronto. Send your loved one a special birthday message from Nick & Roy. www.nickandroy.com/birthdays.2024-03-2943 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoySCIENCE- MUSIC- SPORTSThis week on the show, we bring back a fan favourite. iHeart Radio’s Science correspondent Dan Riskin. He answers the question, does yelling at the referee or umpire work? Also, Nick and Roy discover the classic game, ferret legging. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place. 190 Baldwin Street in the heart of Kensington Market in Toronto. Send your loved one a special birthday message from Nick & Roy. www.nickandroy.com/birthdays.2024-03-1656 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyFOOD- HISTORY- GARDENThis week on the show- Nick & Roy welcome Joey “wellness” Roselli. How much added sugar is in your favourite pop beverage? Also, what year was the war of 1812? What is the #1 grown crop around the world? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place. 190 Baldwin Street in the heart of Kensington Market in Toronto. Send your loved one a special birthday message from Nick & Roy. www.nickandroy.com/birthdays.2024-03-0352 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyDREAMS- MOVIES- TV This week on the show- Where did Murphy’s Law come from? When was the first U.S. tv broadcast? What song is the most ever played on radio? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place. 190 Baldwin Street in the heart of Kensington Market in Toronto. Send your loved one a special birthday message from Nick & Roy. www.nickandroy.com/birthdays.2024-02-2443 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyGEOGRAPHY- GARDEN- HISTORYThis week on the show- How many bowls of cereal a week is too much, 5, 10, 20? Nick and Roy’s Guest, Ami Moyal, @cereallife has the two scoops on that. How did coffee come between a married couple? Where do carrot seeds come from? Brought to you in part by Tom's Place. 190 Baldwin Street in the heart of Kensington Market in Toronto. Send your loved one a special birthday message from Nick & Roy. www.nickandroy.com/birthdays.2024-02-171h 06
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoySCIENCE- INVENTIONS- HISTORY This week on the show- Is Ben Franklin inducted in the kite flyers hall of fame or the swimmer's hall of fame? Where did the expression posh come from? Did England really ban Christmas in the United States? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place. 190 Baldwin Street in the heart of Kensington Market in Toronto. Send your loved one a special birthday message from Nick & Roy. www.nickandroy.com/birthdays.2024-02-1043 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyMONEY- EXPRESSIONS- SEX This week- On average how much time is spent on kissing in your lifetime? Why was salt so important to the Romans? What is the oldest currency in use in the world? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place. 190 Baldwin Street in the heart of Kensington Market in Toronto. Send your loved one a special birthday message from Nick & Roy. www.nickandroy.com/birthdays.2024-02-0343 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyGEOGRAPHY- GAMES- FOOD This week on the show- Find out why the inspirational Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon dances in frigid weather. Why was Pac Man’s shape just a circle? And, what city sits on two different continents? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place. 190 Baldwin Street in the heart of Kensington Market in Toronto. Send your loved one a special birthday message from Nick & Roy. www.nickandroy.com/birthdays.2024-01-2743 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyGEOGRAPHY-SCIENCE-CARSThis week on the show – Is Timbuktu a real place? What is the difference between a headlamp and a headlight? How many underwater bicycle parking garages have you heard of lately? NIck and Roy welcome special guest Dr. Matthew Davis Chiropractic Physician, from the Chiropractic of Naples. Listen, laugh and learn with Nick and Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place - 190 Baldwin Street in the heart of Kensington Market in Toronto. Send your loved one a special birthday message from Nick & Roy. www.nickandroy.com/birthdays. 2024-01-2143 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoySCIENCE- HISTORY- HORROR This week on the show- What earworm-worthy Sesame Street song was written by a Tuscan composer? How were earthquakes measured before the Richter scale was invented? And, why did the producers of the horror film “Aliens” need the help of the rock band, “The Who”? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick and Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place. 190 Baldwin Street in the heart of Kensington Market in Toronto. Send your loved one a special birthday message from Nick & Roy. www.nickandroy.com/birthdays.2024-01-1343 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyNick Roys New Years Spectacle Nick & Roy ring in 2024 with some of their New Year’s Eve memories. Also, why do Spaniards eat grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve? What do human fingerprints and lion whisker holes have in common? Listen. Laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!2023-12-301h 00
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyTotally Useless Christmas PartyWelcome to Nick & Roy's Totally Useless Christmas Party. Special guests include Richard Crouse of "Pop Life" and Last Call with Richard Crouse Podcasts", He shares useless pop life information and also reveals the origins of some Christmas drinks. Lianne Phillipson of "Eat This" Podcast shares useless food traditions from years past. IHeart radio's Science Correspondent, Dan Riskin offers useless information about reindeer and why their noses are cold. Listen, laugh and be merry. Merry Christmas from Nick & Roy. 2023-12-2354 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyNICK & ROYS FIRST 100 EPISODESThis week Nick and Roy celebrate the first100 episodes of Totally Useless Information. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Celebrate your loved one's birthday with Nick & Roy's birthday messages. https://www.nickandroy.com/birthdays/ 2023-11-1840 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyNovember 11th Special Podcast-2023Today, Nick and Roy dedicate this week's show to the memory of the fallen soldiers of both the United States and Canada. Nick and Roy get Totally serious about the many fascinating facts about the military in Canada and the U.S. Find out how the stories behind the national anthems, and what is the difference between flags flying at half-mast and half-staff? Facts that will enlighten you as Nick and Roy pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives to ensure our freedom. www.Nickandroy.com 2023-11-1144 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyDREAMS- MONEY- HISTORY This week- How many languages did Cleopatra speak fluently? Did Russia really run out of vodka in WWII? Do animals dream? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. Celebrate your loved one’s birthday with Nick & Roy’s birthday messages. https://www.nickandroy.com/birthdays/2023-11-0440 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoySCIENCE- MUSIC- FASHIONThis week- What was the first song to ever be performed in space? What do 2 woman’s names, a vegetable and a gangsta rapper have in common? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy. Celebrate your loved one's birthday with Nick & Roy's birthday messages. https://www.nickandroy.com/birthdays/ 2023-10-2839 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyHISTORY- GEOGRAPHY- ANIMALSThis week- Why did the ancient Greeks feed their Olympic athletes cheesecake? Did Shakespeare create the “your momma” jokes? Why do we ouch when we get hurt? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. Celebrate your loved one's birthday with Nick & Roy's birthday Messages. https://www.nickandroy.com/birthdays/2023-10-2140 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyANIMALS- SCIENCE- HISTORYThis week- do birds have knees? Do babies dream in the womb? Does food taste differently on an airplane? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Celebrate your loved one's birthday with Nick & Roy's birthday messages. https://www.nickandroy.com/birthdays/2023-10-0740 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyGARDEN- SCIENCE- MUSICThis week- Nick and Roy take you down the garden path with a new topic. What type of tree gets hit with lightening the most? Why did Roman soldiers admire Gladiolas so much? Is it true that pine needles contain more vitamin C than a lemon? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Celebrate your loved one's birthday with Nick & Roy's birthday messages. https://www.nickandroy.com/birthdays/2023-09-3040 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyCARS- ANIMALS- SEXListen to Nick & Roy Saturdays on newstalk1010.com- How do car manufacturers like Volkswagen come up with names for their cars? Where are the taste buds located on a housefly? Does your major in college impact your sex life? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Celebrate your loved one's birthday with Nick & Roy's birthday messages. https://www.nickandroy.com/birthdays/2023-09-2341 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyCARS- HISTORY- GEOGRAPHY Today at 5pm on Newstalk1010.com- What color car is the most stolen? Who invented the car radio? Also, when was the first speeding ticket issued? Listen Laugh and Learn with Nick & Roy. Celebrate your loved one's birthday with Nick & Roy's birthday messages. https://www.nickandroy.com/birthdays/2023-09-1640 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyGEOGRAPHY- HISTORY- SPORTS This week on the show- Why did Michael Jordan wear #12 on his jersey for one game in his entire career? Will the Colosseum in Rome hold live events again? Who invented the Chicklet? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Celebrate your loved one's birthday with Nick & Roy's birthday messages. https://www.nickandroy.com/birthdays/2023-09-0940 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyMUSIC- ANIMALS- FASHIONToday at 5pm on Newstalk1010.com- find out why Steven Van Zandt wears his iconic bandana when performing with Bruce Springsteen. Discover how fast a rhino can run, and what the difference is between vintage, antique and retro styles of garments. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Celebrate your loved one's birthday with Nick & Roy's birthday messages. https://www.nickandroy.com/birthdays/2023-09-0240 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyGEOGRAPHY - MUSIC - EXPRESSIONSThis week- We find out who is singing background vocals in the Carly Simon Song “You’re So Vain”. Also, what exactly is dogfooding? How does the aroma of wine help in the bedroom? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Celebrate your loved one's birthday with Nick & Roy's birthday messages. https://www.nickandroy.com/birthdays/2023-08-1940 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyANIMALS- FASHION-SCIENCEToday at 5pm on Newstalk1010.com- Can spiders fly? Why were powdered wigs popular in the Middle Ages? What popular make up item has fish scales as its #1 ingredient? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Celebrate your loved one's birthday with Nick & Roy's special birthday messages. www.nickandroy.com2023-08-1240 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyWEATHER MYTHS- SPORTS- FASHIONThis week- Why did Disney employees refuse to wear Disney issued underwear? If a tornado is approaching, do you take cover or open the windows? Environment Canada’s Dave Phillips has the answer. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Celebrate your loved one's birthday with Nick & Roy's special birthday messages. www.nickandroy.com.2023-08-0540 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyANIMALS- DREAMS- FASHIONThis week- Why do many zippers contain the initials YKK? How are space suits related to bras? Are giraffes able to cough? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Celebrate your loved one's birthday with Nick & Roy's special birthday messages. www.nickandroy.com2023-07-2940 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoySCIENCE- MUSIC- DREAMSThis week- What do astronauts do when they have an itch? Have you ever dreamt of wearing a chicken suit? Do surgeons really play video games to make fewer mistakes in the operating room? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Celebrate your loved one's birthday with Nick & Roy's special birthday messages. www.nickandroy.com2023-07-2240 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoySCIENCE- HISTORY- SPORTS This week- Why does your skin get wrinkly in the bathtub? What does it mean when you dream of bananas? How many thousands of sweat glands are there in your feet? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Visit the Nick and Roy Store to order your loved one a special birthday message.2023-07-1540 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyThe Pilot Episode with Nick & RoyTotally Useless Information is a radio show and podcast created by Nick Maiorano and Roy Locascio. Each week the hosts bring you crazy useless information that you thought you never needed to know. In the pilot episode, Nick and Roy present useless information about animals, expressions and food. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.2023-06-2440 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyS8 Ep 8- SPORTS-MOVIES- FILM FESTIVAL PT. 3 This week- How did the witness protection program get started? What major sporing event is responsible for population growth? Plus, Nick & Roy interview more film makers from the Fort Meyers Film Festival. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.2023-06-1740 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyS8 Ep 7- INVENTIONS-TV- FILM FESTIVAL PT. 2 This week on the show- Who invented the corkscrew? What did Marlon Brando invent that changed the sound of Congo drums? Nick and Roy continue their series of interviews from the 2023 Fort Meyers Film Festival. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.2023-06-1040 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyS8 Ep 6- Garden- Customs- Film FestivalThis week on the show - In what parts of the world is slurping considered to be a compliment? Where the heck does the soup spoon go on your table setting? Plus, Nick and Roy kick off their series of interviews with filmmakers from the 2023 Fort Meyers Film Festival. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. 2023-06-0140 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyS8 Ep 4- Food- Money- Animals This week on the show- Nick & Roy speak to their friend Jeff Sammut of Sirius XM about his new podcast. Also, which U.S. president introduced ice cream to the United States? Which U.S currency does not feature an American president? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.2023-04-2759 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoyS8 Ep 1- Money- Science- GamesThis week on the show- Which European currency was once used as wallpaper? How long did it take the creator of the Rubik’s cube to solve it? Nick & Roy welcome special guest Dr. Joe Dituri who is living underwater for 100 days. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.2023-04-0651 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyS7-EP22-FASHION-MUSIC-DREAMSTHIS WEEK ON THE SHOW – What does your brain stop doing when you dream? Is listening to music good for your heart? Nick and Roy also welcome two special guests – Joseph Deruvo Jr. and Adam Bunch – both of whom share some strikingly out-of-the-ordinary stories. Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy. 2023-03-301h 01Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyS7 Ep 19- Garden-Expressions-InventionsThis week on the show - Expert gardener, Mark Cullen, joins Nick and Roy. How do you prune a plum tree? Are bananas herbs? And why do we say, “I’m as sick as a dog”? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. **Brought to you in part by Manmade Boxer Briefs for Men **2023-03-0952 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoyS7 Ep 16- Geography-Science-CarsThis week on the show – Is Timbuktu a real place? What is the difference between a headlamp and a headlight? How many underwater bicycle parking garages have you heard of lately? NIck and Roy welcome special guest Dr. Matthew Davis Chiropractic Physician, from the Chiropractic of Naples. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.2023-02-1659 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyTOTALLY USELESS TAILGATE PARTYNick and Roy celebrate the "Big Game". Do hungry fans spend more money on chicken wings or pizza during the game? Where did the name "Super Bowl" come from? Why is a napkin significant in the design of the Vince Lombardi Trophy? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. www.nickandroy.com2023-02-1140 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoyS7 EP 11- GEOGRAPHY-FASHION-SCIENCEThis week on the show, Nick and Roy kick off the new year with more totally useless information. What was Barbie’s very first outfit? Where did sneakers come from? What can humans do that no other animal can? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.2023-01-0644 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyBloopers and Best of Useless Information 2022Happy New year! In this annual tradition, we look back at some of the highlights and bloopers from 2022. Is it better to squat or sit? The answer may change your life! Nick and Roy also interviewed the victim of the "Great Lederhosen Heist". Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.2022-12-3140 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoyTotally Useless Christmas Show-2022Nick and Roy spend time this Christmas looking back at some of the most interesting episodes. They also reveal the total cost of the items in the 12 Days of Christmas song. And what Christmas songs never made it to the top of the charts? Merry Christmas from Nick and Roy.2022-12-2435 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyNick and Roy's November 11th SpecialToday, Nick and Roy dedicate this week's show to the memory of the fallen soldiers of both the United States and Canada. Nick andRoy get Totally serious about the many fascinating facts about the military in Canada and the U.S. Find out how the stories behind the national anthems, and what is the difference between flags flying at half-mast and half-staff? Facts that will enlighten you as Nick and Roy pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives to ensure our freedom. www.Nickandroy.com 2022-11-1144 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyNick and Roy's Halloween SpecialNick and Roy celebrate the Halloween holiday with totally useless Halloween information. Warning! It is not for the faint of heart. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.2022-10-3128 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoyS7 Ep.4- OKTOBERFEST!S7, Ep.4- This week on the show- Nick and Roy celebrate Oktoberfest with special guest, the “King of Oktoberfest”, George Kash. Did Albert Einstein work at an Oktoberfest? Also, who is the largest manufacturer of tires in the world? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.2022-10-0657 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoyS.7, Ep. 2- FASHION-INVENTIONS- GEOGRAPHYS.7, Ep.2- Fashion, inventions and geography. Berto Rebelo of Manmade Brand joins Nick and Roy. They discuss comfy boxer briefs and the importance of chasing your dreams. Also on the show: if someone told you to butter their butt and call them a biscuit, would you be offended or flattered? What item of clothing sells the most around the world every year? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.2022-09-151h 00
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyThe Summer Episodes- August 18thWelcome to the “Summer Episodes”, your chance to listen back to your favorite episodes. Nick and Roy speak to world famous Australian-Italian comedian, Joe Avati. He shares some hilarious Italian customs. Plus, Nick and Roy explore geography, and explore some quirky inventions. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.2022-08-1852 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoySEASON 6- EPISODE 21- MARK TOWHEYThis week on the show- Nick and Roy welcome special guest, Mark Towhey, former member of the Canadian Military. What is the proper way to salute? Did David Bowie really invent the game “Connect Four”? Can blood curdle when you’re scared? Listen laugh and learn with Nick and Roy. www.nickandroy.com2022-07-1459 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoySEASON 6- EPISODE 17- JOE AVATIThis week Nick and Roy speak to world famous Australian-Italian comedian, Joe Avati. He shares some hilarious Italian customs. Plus, Nick and Roy explore geography, and explore some quirky inventions. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. Email us at www.nickandroy.com2022-06-1652 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 6- Episode 1This week – Welcome to season 6! Have you “tittled” today? Which two continents share a city? And is it possible to burp in space? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. 2022-02-1746 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoyCELEBRATING 100 EPISODESThis week Nick and Roy celebrate 100 episodes of Totally Useless Information. Listen, laugh, and learn. Email us at www.nickandroy.com2022-02-1043 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 5- Episode 20 This week- Nick & Roy welcome special guest, tech and games expert, Marc Saltzman. What iconic video games from the 1980s were button-free? What’s the name of the guy in jail on the Monopoly gameboard? Who sparked a fad with his “Antsy Pants” underwear? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy. Friend Marc: facebook.com/marc.saltzman Follow Marc: twitter.com/marc_saltzman See Marc: instagram.com/marcsaltzman Watch Marc: youtube.com/c/MarcSaltzman 2022-02-0347 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 5- Episode 19This week- How many languages did Cleopatra speak fluently? Did Russia really run out of vodka in WWII? What do rodents and lined paper have in common? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. Email us at www.nickandroy.com2022-01-2740 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 5- Episode 18This week- How many calories can you burn by laughing 10-15 minutes a day? How many miles can you drive after your gas gauge displays “E”? Why does a lemon always float to the top of your glass? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Email us at www.nickandroy.com2022-01-2046 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 5- Episode 17This week - Nick & Roy explore a new topic on money and finances. Is Canadian currency edible? How much does it cost to produce a U.S. penny? You'll be surprised to find out! Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Email us at www.nickandroy.com2022-01-1338 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 5- Episode 16This week- What inspired the great song “American Pie”? How did the invention of the automobile change women’s fashion? Did men ever wear high heels? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.2022-01-0639 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyNick & Roy's Bloopers and Best of 2021Things can get a little crazy behind the scenes at Totally Useless Information. So, this New Year’s Eve Special features never-before-heard bloopers, pronunciation blunders, and the top 10 laugh-out-loud useless news items from around the world. Thanks for continuing to listen, laugh & learn, Everyone! Happy New Year! Nick and Roy. 2022-01-0142 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyTotally Useless Christmas PartyWelcome to Nick & Roy's Totally Useless Christmas Party. Special guests include Richard Crouse of "Pop Life" and Last Call with Richard Crouse Podcasts", He shares useless pop life information and also reveals the origins of some Christmas drinks. Lianne Phillipson of "Eat This" Podcast shares useless food traditions from years past. IHeart radio's Science Correspondent, Dan Riskin offers useless information about reindeer and why their noses are cold. Listen, laugh and be merry. Merry Christmas from Nick & Roy. 2021-12-2554 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 5- Episode 15This week - Where did the idea of putting a pom-pom on a toque come from? What exactly happens to those coins tossed into the famous Trevi Fountain in Rome? And, who invented the swivel chair? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick and Roy. Remember to listen to Nick and Roy’s Totally Useless Christmas Party on Christmas Day!2021-12-1646 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 5- Episode 14This week – What are the cockles of your heart? Can brass really sterilize itself in eight hours? And special guest and music publicist, Eric Alper talks about the most expensive single ever produced. Listen, laugh and learn with Nick and Roy. 2021-12-0955 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 5- Episode 13This week- In what state is it not okay to wear a thong bikini? How are the video game consoles Atari and PlayStation related? What were Cinderella’s slippers originally made of? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy.2021-12-0240 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 5- Episode 12This week, why did Babe Ruth wear a cabbage leaf under his baseball cap? Have you ever played the game of Yukigassen during the winter? And, special guest Dan Riskin explores the incredible mating rituals and reproductive habits of animals. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.2021-11-2541 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 5- Episode 11This week: What are the five things we don’t find on cars anymore? Special guest Richard Crouse has the answers. Then, why did the rock group Van Halen ban brown M&Ms in their dressing room? And did you know that Cookie Monster had a first name? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.2021-11-1844 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 5- Episode 10Is there such thing as a penis thief? Who invented liquid paper? Where did the expression “it’s in the can” come from? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.2021-11-1138 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 5- Episode 9What town sits smack-dab in the middle of the United States? Do mussels have feet? Why are all of the gondolas in Venice painted black? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick and Roy.2021-11-0435 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 5- Episode 8Who came up with the iconic catchphrase – ‘Come on Down’ on the Price is Right? What’s a nurdle? Why do we say that we’re as happy as a clam? Why not an oyster? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick and Roy.2021-10-2838 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 5- Episode 7What provocative invention is the latest must-have item at bachelorette parties? What action is illegal in Switzerland after 11pm? Why was NASCAR created? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.2021-10-2142 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 5- Episode 6How did Ray Charles learn how to play piano and read braille at the same time? What is the width of a lightning bolt? What stinky, yet excellent, excrement did the ancients use for birth control? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. 2021-10-1433 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 5- Episode 5Does Barbie have a surname? How was the lint brush invented? What horror film was the first to get nominated for an Oscar? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. 2021-10-0734 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 5- Episode 4What do sheep and billiard tables have in common? Does German cake really come from Germany? How did American soldiers use a popular children’s toy on the battlefield? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick and Roy. Happy International Podcast Day! Thanks for listening. 2021-09-3038 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 5- Episode 3Do cows prefer to listen to rock or easy rock? Can birds communicate with each other before they hatch? What do women dream about that men don’t? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick and Roy.2021-09-2334 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 5- Episode 2What do Nippleworts, Shaggy Soldiers and Sticky Willies have in common? Where is the SPAM capital of the world? Who was the first person to plunge into Niagara Falls in a barrel and survive? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.2021-09-1641 minTotally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 5- Episode 1Nick and Roy proudly present Season 5! How many squished grapes go into a typical bottle of wine? What famous singer was buried with a bottle of Jack Daniels? What do space suits and bras have in common? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.2021-09-0939 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyThe Summer Episodes- August 12thWelcome to the “Summer Episodes”, your chance to listen back to your favorite episodes. Where did the expression “it ain’t over ‘till the fat lady sings” come from? What type of dreams do you usually have while sleeping on your stomach? And what type of cutting-edge undergarment has Nick and Roy nearly peeing in their pants? Listen, laugh, and learn.2021-08-1231 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 4- Episode 22 (End of Season 4)Why does 10:10 always appear on ads for clocks and watches? Do plants respond when you talk to them? How helpful is your bare bottom when planting seeds in your garden? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Now on the iHeart Radio Network Saturdays from 12:00AM to 1:00AM. Totally Useless Information (iheartradio.ca)2021-08-0529 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 4- Episode 21In this episode - How many pieces of wood are used to make an average violin? What Canadian astronaut recorded an album in space? Did Barry Manilow really write “I Write the Songs”? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy.2021-07-2934 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 4- Episode 20In this episode- What is the name of the iconic song you hear when the Mr. Softee ice cream truck rolls down your street? Why do late night snacks cause nightmares? Has it ever snowed in the Sahara?Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.2021-07-2228 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 4- Episode 19In this episode- How loud do roosters crow? Were men’s starched collars used as dangerous weapons? Why was honey important to the pharaohs? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.2021-07-1528 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoySeason 4- Episode 18In this episode- Did a blind man really invent cruise control? Did Toyota really start out as something other than a car company? How many hours every year does the average person spend stuck in traffic? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. .2021-07-0824 min