Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy

Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy

By: Nick Maiorano and Roy Lo Cascio

Language: en

Categories: Comedy, Education

Totally Useless Information is a podcast and radio show created by Nick Maiorano and Roy Locascio. Each week the hosts bring you crazy useless information that you thought you never needed to know. They have attracted audiences in more than 67 countries and can be heard on the iHeart Radio Network in Canada.

Episodes

SEX- DREAMS- LAW
Jan 10, 2026

This week- Where is it illegal to give moose an alcoholic beverage?  Which is the most powerful sex organ? Why do dreams seem longer? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick& Roy.

Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto. Boxing Week Sale has been extended!

 

Duration: 00:43:26
Nick & Roy's Bloopers Best of 2025
Jan 01, 2026

Nick & Roy take a look back at some of the hilarious bloopers and best of segments of 2025.

Happy New Year from all of us at Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy.

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Duration: 00:43:39
Totally Useless Information Christmas 2025
Dec 25, 2025

Nick and Roy are searching for Santa this Christmas. Will they find the jolly old elf? How much do the gifts from the 12 Days of Christmas cost in 2025? Also, special guests share their holiday greetings.

From all of us at Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy- Merry Christmas!

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Duration: 00:44:25
GAMES- SCIENCE- WORDS
Dec 20, 2025

This week- Why can't you play the classic "Duck Hunt" game on modern TVs? What will cause you to bibble? Do penguins have knees? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy.

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Duration: 00:43:51
MOVIES- FASHION - MONEY
Dec 13, 2025

This week- Why was a woman arrested at the beach? Was the line 'Play it again Sam 'ever said in the movie Casablanca? What did Meryl Streep say to co-star Ann Hathaway on the 1st day of shooting of The Devil Wears Prada?

Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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Duration: 00:48:01
HISTORY- CONSTRUCTION- FOOD
Dec 06, 2025

This week- What do Americans eat 13 lbs of every year? What did Romans clean their clothes with? Why were hamburgers once referred to as 'liberty steaks"? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

 Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto. Black Friday Sale has been extended!

 

Duration: 00:43:07
CARS- INVENTIONS- GARDEN
Nov 29, 2025

This week- Who invented concrete? Are red cars faster? How many hearts do earthworms have? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

 Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto. It's the Pre-Black Friday Sale.

 

Duration: 00:49:53
LAW- ART- MOVIES
Nov 22, 2025

This week- Where is it illegal to own one guinea pig? What was Leonardo da Vinci able to do with both hands? Who was the voice of E.T.? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy.

 Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto. It's the Pre-Black Friday Sale.

 

Duration: 00:49:29
TV- COMPUTERS- CUSTOMS
Nov 15, 2025

This week- who was the first couple to sleep together on a sitcom on tv? Who is the mysterious voice lady on the show? Why did Steve Jobs call his company Apple? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy.

 Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto. It's the Pre-Black Friday Sale.

 

 

Duration: 00:46:01
GEOGRAPHY- ANIMALS- CARS
Nov 08, 2025

This week- Where do you need a driver's license for a self-driving car? What kind of wood is used in the making of a clarinet and do cows miss their friends? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy.

 Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto. Check out Tom's Black Friday 1st access sale.

 

Duration: 00:43:00
Nick & Roy's Haunted House Halloween
Oct 31, 2025

Nick and Roy make a pre-party paranormal pit stop after dark. They encounter two unexpected guests and a host of phantom facts from their crypts of curiosity. Go ahead, we dare you ... Listen. Laugh & Learn.  

 Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto. Check out Tom's cool deals.

 

Duration: 00:46:33
SPORTS- FASHION- SEX
Oct 25, 2025

This week- how many pounds of clothing does the average American throw away every year? Where do curling stones come from? Where can you find the underwear museum? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

 Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto. Check out Tom's cool deals.

 

Duration: 00:42:51
CARS- MONEY- GAMES
Oct 18, 2025

This week- what car is the best-selling car in the world? What is old, wrinkly and is most annoying? Where did the game musical chairs come from? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto. Check out Tom's cool deals.

Duration: 00:42:51
CONSTRUCTION - MOVIES- LAW
Oct 11, 2025

This week- What does a Russian train and Star Trek have in common? Why are there oranges in the Godfather movie? How many bricks was used to build the Empire State Building in NY? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

 Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto. Check out Tom's cool deals.

 

Duration: 00:42:49
WORDS- MUSIC- INVENTIONS
Oct 04, 2025

This week- Have you ever been bumfuzzled? How did WWII lead to the invention of Krazy Glue? And who is Forsaken Throne? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

 Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto. Check out Tom's cool deals.

 

 

 

Duration: 01:00:46
ART-FOOD-GARDEN
Sep 27, 2025

This week- Rice Krispies snap, crackle pop, may have had a brother. What famous painter may have stolen the Mona Lisa? What popular sandwich was smuggled into space? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto. Check out Tom's cool deals.

Duration: 00:42:48
CELEBREATING 300 EPISODES OF TOTALLY USELESS INFORMATION
Sep 20, 2025

This week- Nick & Roy are celebrating 300 episodes! They will re-live some of the funniest moments from the last 300 episodes. 

Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto. Check out Tom's cool deals.

Duration: 00:43:00
Blooper and Best of Totally Useless Information
Sep 13, 2025

Welcome to Nick & Roy's best of and blooper show. Some of you might be thinking, "what's the difference"? In this episode, we will showcase some of their interesting guests, funniest segments, bloopers and much more.

Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto. Check out Tom's cool deals.

Duration: 00:43:04
TV- FASHION- SPORTS
Sep 06, 2025

This week- Where did the tv phrase "jumping the shark" come from? Do astronauts ever wash their clothes up in space? Who made the little black dress famous? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto. Check out Tom's cool deals.

Duration: 00:43:07
ANIMALS-COMPUTERS-LAW
Aug 30, 2025

This week- How much information can the human brain hold compared to a computer? How old is the moon? How many tentacles does an octopus have? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, Check out Tom's Summer blowout sale.

Duration: 00:46:41
GEOGRAPHY- SCIENCE- CARS
Aug 23, 2025

This week- what country has the most spoken languages? How much does it cost to have a friend in your life? What is the most popular car logo? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, Check out Tom's Summer blowout sale!

Duration: 00:47:40
HISTORY- TV- WORDS
Aug 16, 2025

This week on the show- how did the "foot" become a unit of measurement? What actor was nominated for 3 Grammys on 3 different shows playing the same character? How many wigs did the Game of Thrones use during the series? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, Check out Tom's Summer blowout sale!

Duration: 00:44:20
FOOD- GAMES- MONEY
Aug 11, 2025

This week- What is the most stolen food item in the world? What is the difference between a yam and sweet potato? What was the original name for Pacman? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, Check out Tom's Summer blowout sale!

Duration: 00:46:02
FASHION- INVENTIONS- CONSTRUCTION
Aug 03, 2025

Duration: 00:43:19
LAW- SPORTS- SEX
Jul 26, 2025

This week- Where is it illegal for women to wear cosmetics without a permit? How many stitches does an MLB baseball have? How does oxytocin work like a love potion? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, Check out Tom's extended birthday sale.

Duration: 00:42:58
TV-MOVIES-MUSIC
Jul 19, 2025

This week- Which popular rock and roll bands never won a Grammy award? What is the most covered song of all time? How do koala bears cool down? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

 Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, Check out Tom's extended birthday sale.

Duration: 00:46:21
ART- WORDS- GARDEN
Jul 12, 2025

This week- Nick and Roy introduce two new topics- useless words and useless art. Also, was Mona Lisa plucked or not? Is jentacular part of a complete breakfast? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, Check out Tom's extended birthday sale.

Duration: 00:55:56
CONSTRUCTION- SCIENCE- HORROR MOVIES
Jul 05, 2025

This week- How much force can a hard hat withstand? What species of fungus glows in the dark? Is water really wet? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, Check out Tom's extended birthday sale.

Duration: 00:46:16
FASHION- FOOD- MONEY
Jun 30, 2025

This week- where did the term "blue chip stocks come from"? how many t-shirts are there in the world? Where do Japanese people stash their cash? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

 

Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, Check out Tom's birthday sale.

Duration: 00:43:08
LAW- MUSIC- SEX
Jun 21, 2025

This week- Who performed a concert 303 meters under water? Can smelling your partner's scent reduce stress? Can a high-pitched voice shatter a wine glass? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

 

Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto. Check out Tom's birthday sale.

Duration: 00:43:03
INVENTIONS- HISTORY- CARS
Jun 15, 2025

This week- Which auto maker was the first to use six-digit odometers?  Who was TV's first megastar? What exactly is fox tossing? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, Check out Tom's birthday sale.

Duration: 00:43:00
GAMES-SPORTS-MONEY
Jun 09, 2025

This week- Does Canadian money really smell like maple syrup? What is the longest anyone has ever had the hiccups? How did the sport of pickleball get its name? Listen, laugh, and learn wit Nick & Roy.

Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, Check out Tom's birthday sale.

Duration: 00:43:01
Nick and Roy with Adam Bunch- The Festival of Bizarre Toronto History
Jun 01, 2025

Nick & 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.

 

 

 

Duration: 00:19:50
HISTORY-TV- SCIENCE
May 31, 2025

This 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.

Duration: 00:41:01
GEOGRAPHY- LAW- CONSTRUCTION
May 24, 2025

This week- How many metal parts are in the Eifel Tower? Where in the world can you be put in jail for 30 days if you flirt? Who invented the magnetic compass? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Duration: 00:56:21
Tara Cannistraci
May 17, 2025

From cutting hair to cutting it on stage, we welcome Italian American comedian Tara Cannistraci to Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy.

Duration: 00:56:34
ANIMALS- CARS- FASHION
May 17, 2025

This 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.

Duration: 00:41:08
CUSTOMS- SCIENCE- MUSIC
May 10, 2025

This week- Would you jump over a castrated bull? How many steps does an average person walk in their lifetime? Why do some South Koreans eat seaweed? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Duration: 00:40:57
Nick and Roy talk about Fort Myers Film Festival w/Eric Raddatz
May 08, 2025

Nick and Roy speak with Eric Raddatz, executive director and founder of the Fort Myers Film Festival.

Duration: 00:20:14
COMPUTERS- EXPRESSIONS- MONEY
May 03, 2025

This week- What symbol on the keyboard was almost forgotten? Where did the piggy bank come from? How fast was the world's first computer? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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Duration: 00:42:07
TV- CONSTRUCTION- SEX
Apr 26, 2025

This week, how much beer can a brick absorb? Can pineapples make you more attractive? Can concrete self-heal? Listen laugh and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.

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Duration: 00:45:20
LAW- CARS- DREAMS
Apr 19, 2025

This week on the show- Where is it is illegal to eat or drink in public? Why can't you find an ATM in a library in California? Do birds dream? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

 

Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.

Join their Hike on Sunday, May 4 and support compassionate, expert care at

Kensington Health, a not-for-profit community care leader that provides specialized services including Hospice and Palliative Care. Register for the walk today at

kensingtonhealth.org/hike

Duration: 00:43:34
SCIENCE- FASHION- SPORTS
Apr 12, 2025

This week on the show- what weather phobias do you suffer from? Do identical twins have the same fingerprints? Would you pay an arm and a leg for one-legged jeans? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.

Join their Hike on Sunday, May 4 and support compassionate, expert care at Kensington Health, a not-for-profit community care leader that provides specialized services including Hospice and Palliative Care. Register for the walk today at kensingtonhealth.org/hike.

Duration: 00:43:36
FOOD- MONEY-GAMES
Apr 05, 2025

This week on the show- what is the #1 board game sold in the world? How many licks does it take to get to the centre of a Tootsie Pop? How did the Three Musketeers candy bar get its name? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.

Duration: 00:42:29
ANIMALS- GARDEN- HISTORY
Mar 29, 2025

This week on the show- what water animals live in water, but can drown? Is it true that bananas have hands and fingers? Do plants respond to sound? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.

Duration: 00:50:07
CONSTRUCTION- LAW- MUSIC
Mar 22, 2025

This week- where in the world is it illegal to walk around naked? Who wrote the song "I Write the Songs"? The answer will surprise you! WHO was the first woman to take the bar exam? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy

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Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.

Duration: 00:42:47
HORROR-ANIMALS- SEX
Mar 15, 2025

This 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.

Duration: 01:00:32
FOOD- GEOGRAPHY- FASHION
Mar 08, 2025

This 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.

Duration: 00:55:58
GEOGRAPHY- CARS- HISTORY
Mar 01, 2025

This week- Where is the foggiest place on earth? Who was the first person to invent the gasoline car? What fruit did the wealthy people of the past purchase? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.

Duration: 00:42:50
CONSTRUCTION- MONEY- FASHION
Feb 22, 2025

This week- how much concrete is produced every year? How did some of the world's currencies get their name? How much does 1 million dollars in $100 bills weigh? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.

Duration: 00:42:47
CUSTOMS- SCIENCE- MONEY
Feb 15, 2025

This week- In what country is it an insult to the chef if you ask for salt? where in the world can a pregnant woman pee in a policeman's hat, on purpose. When were the craters on the moon created? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.

Duration: 00:42:52
MOVIES- GEOGRAPHY- LAW
Feb 08, 2025

This week- In what state is it illegal to ride an ugly horse? How much money did Tom Hanks earn for making "Forest Gump" and where is the world's smallest volcano located? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.

Duration: 00:49:57
COMPUTERS- LAW- SEX
Feb 01, 2025

This week- In which country could get you jailtime if you forget your wife's birthday? Where did the expression "to testify" come from? When was the first webcam invented? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.

Duration: 00:45:57
CARS- CONSTRUCTION- GARDEN
Jan 26, 2025

This week- Are figs considered to be vegan? What is the fastest way to cool down a hot car? Does your Jeep have easter eggs? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.

Duration: 00:43:01
HISTORY- FOOD- SCIENCE
Jan 18, 2025

Today at 5pm on the iHeart radio app- What was the original name of the Widows operating system? Who was Leslie King Jr.? What is the most abundant of minerals in our bodies? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.

Duration: 00:42:56
FASHION- CONTRUCTION- ANIMALS
Jan 11, 2025

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.

Duration: 00:41:00
Nick & Roy's 5 Years of Bloopers
Dec 28, 2024

It 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.

Duration: 00:43:18
NICK AND ROY'S TOTALLY USELESS CHRISTMAS SHOW 2024
Dec 25, 2024

Nick 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.

 

Duration: 00:43:18
INVENTIONS- EXPRESSIONS- SCIENCE
Dec 21, 2024

The week- if you created a sitzmark, what exactly happened? Who is credited at the father of the computer? Is it safe to hold your pee? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.

Duration: 00:43:41
GEOGRAPHY- CARS- SPORTS
Dec 14, 2024

 

This week on the show, where did the expression "get the lead out" come from? Are tape cassettes and CDs still available in cars? Can a car that Leonardo da Vinci created in 1478 operate today? Listen, Laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.

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Duration: 00:42:54
MUSIC- DREAMS- MONEY
Dec 07, 2024

This 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.

Duration: 00:43:48
INVENTIONS- SCIENCE- CARS
Nov 30, 2024

This week on the show- can astronauts whistle on the moon? Which planet in our solar system is not named after a god or goddess? What is the world record for removing and replacing a car engine? 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.

Duration: 00:45:51
SEX- MOVIES- GARDEN
Nov 23, 2024

This week- Is there wood is space? What movie sent Sylester Stallone to the hospital? Can pine trees tell if it's about to rain? 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.

Duration: 00:46:39
FOOD- SPORTS- GEOGRAPHY
Nov 16, 2024

This week- what place is the #1 distributor of mushrooms in the world? Which NHL team does not have a mascot? What are some of the names used to describe underwear? 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.

Duration: 00:47:50
FASHION- MUSIC- MONEY
Nov 09, 2024

This week on the show- Was Cinderella's slippers always made of glass? Why did men used to wear powdered wigs? How do penguins propose to their significant other? 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.

Duration: 00:45:04
EXPRESSIONS- ANIMALS- CARS
Nov 02, 2024

This week – If you are a phillumenist, what are you are collecting? Who is responsible for the vulcanization of tires? Which became the first state to issue a driver's license to a self driving car? 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.

Duration: 00:45:33
MUSIC-CARS- EXPRESSIONS
Oct 26, 2024

This week- Which is faster: the blink of an eye or the deployment of an air bag?  Where did the word etcetera come from? Can you hold your nose and hum at the same time? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and 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

 

Duration: 00:45:11
FASHION- GAMES- MONEY
Oct 19, 2024

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.

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

Duration: 00:45:11
SCIENCE-INVENTIONS- HISTORY
Oct 12, 2024

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 in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by Pete's Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.

Duration: 00:45:06
ANIMALS- FOOD- GEOGRAPHY
Oct 05, 2024

This 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.

Duration: 00:57:06
MUSIC- TV- SEX
Sep 28, 2024

This week- What famous musicians wrote or performed TV theme songs? Do most people prefer the lights on or off during lovemaking? Who holds the record for making over 800 tv commercials? 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.

Duration: 00:50:56
CARS- FASHION- HISTORY
Sep 21, 2024

This week- Which institution of higher education in the U.S., has the highest number of presidential alumni? Where did the blazer jacket come from? Why did Lady Godiva really ride on a horse in the nude? 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.

Duration: 00:44:52
INVENTIONS- SPORTS- MONEY
Sep 14, 2024

This week on the show- What scientific mistakes became successful products we use every day? Who REALLY invented the light bulb? How many ATMs are there in the world? 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.

Duration: 00:51:40
CELEBRATING 5 YEARS OF USELESSNESS WITH NICK & ROY
Sep 07, 2024

Nick 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.

Duration: 00:53:09
The Pilot Episode with Nick and Roy
Sep 01, 2024

This 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!

Duration: 00:32:53
MONEY- EXPRESSIONS- GARDEN
Aug 25, 2024

This 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.

Duration: 00:42:29
SCIENCE- HISTORY- INVENTIONS
Aug 17, 2024

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 & Roy

Duration: 00:42:28
SPORTS- SEX- ANIMALS
Aug 10, 2024

This 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!

Duration: 00:40:59
EXPRESSIONS- MONEY- GAMES
Aug 03, 2024

This 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!

Duration: 00:41:00
HISTORY- ANIMALS- GEOGRAPHY
Jul 27, 2024

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.

Duration: 00:40:58
INVENTIONS- FASHION- GAMES
Jul 20, 2024

This week- what problems did the invention of the revolving door solve? Who invented the "French cuff"? (hint: it wasn't the French). What was the first toy ever advertised on television? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

 

Duration: 00:40:55
CARS- DREAMS- GARDEN
Jul 13, 2024

This week- What country is named after a tree?  If a Venus Fly Trap is a carnivorous plant, will it digest a hamburger? What do 45% of drivers admit to doing while driving?  Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

Duration: 00:40:56
CELEBRATING THE FIRST 100 EPISODES
Jul 06, 2024

Nick and Roy look back at the first 100 episodes of Totally Useless Information.

 

 

Duration: 00:40:57
Canada Day-4th of July Jubilee
Jul 01, 2024

Nick and Roy celebrate Canada Day on July 1st and the 4th of July in the United States. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Duration: 00:40:57
SPORTS- GAMES- SEX
Jun 26, 2024

On this week's show:-What in the world is a Whipple tickle? How many dimples do golf balls have?  And have you heard of an outhouse race? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

Duration: 00:41:03
MUSIC-FASHION- ANIMALS
Jun 16, 2024

What 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.

Duration: 00:40:57
FOOD- MONEY- INVENTIONS
Jun 08, 2024

This week- Who holds the world record for drinking a bottle of ketchup? Why is peach fuzz important? Do champagne corks really fly out of the bottles at Mach 2?

Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

Duration: 00:40:58
SCIENCE- HISTORY- GEOGRAPHY
Jun 01, 2024

This week –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.

Duration: 00:40:56
Nick & Roy's Tribute to George Kash
May 25, 2024

This week we remember the late George Kash, a great entertainer and friend of the show.
He brought joy to many people's lives for decades as the King of Oktoberfest, as Santa in the Toronto Santa Claus Parade and as Fr. Guido Gorgonzola in Joey & Gina's Comedy Wedding. We will never forget George's true crime story of the "Lederhosen Heist", which he shared with us. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we did.

Duration: 00:40:58
CARS- MUSIC- EXPRESSIONS
May 12, 2024

This week- Which is faster: the blink of an eye or the deployment of an air bag?  Where did the word etcetera come from? Can you hold your nose and hum at the same time? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

Send your loved one a special birthday message. Visit www.nickandroy.com/birthdays.

Duration: 00:40:58
SCIENCE- CARS- GARDEN
May 05, 2024

This week on the show- Do fleas have wings? How fast does a rain drop? Is bamboo a tree or grass?  Special guest Adam Bunch tells bizzare tales of Toronto as part of his annual festival. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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Duration: 00:50:59
FASHION- MONEY- GAMES
Apr 27, 2024

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/

Duration: 00:42:38
HISTORY-CARS- SPORTS
Apr 14, 2024

When did Olympic athletes compete naked? And why?  How many defects were allowed in new vehicles in the 1960's?  What was the fastest recorded speed that a ping pong ball travelled off a paddle? Listen, laugh, and learn.

Celebrate your loved one's birthday with Nick & Roy's birthday messages. https://www.nickandroy.com/birthdays/

Duration: 00:40:56
CUSTOMS- CARS- DREAMS
Apr 06, 2024

This 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.

Duration: 00:53:31
HORROR- EXPRESSIONS- HISTORY
Mar 29, 2024

This 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.

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Duration: 00:43:12
SCIENCE- MUSIC- SPORTS
Mar 16, 2024

This 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.

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Duration: 00:56:34
FOOD- HISTORY- GARDEN
Mar 03, 2024

This 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.

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Duration: 00:52:35
DREAMS- MOVIES- TV
Feb 24, 2024

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.

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Duration: 00:43:57
GEOGRAPHY- GARDEN- HISTORY
Feb 17, 2024

This 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.

Duration: 01:06:14
SCIENCE- INVENTIONS- HISTORY
Feb 10, 2024

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.

Duration: 00:43:15