Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy
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.
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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.
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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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.
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 t...
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.
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
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.
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...
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?
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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 di...
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 cit...
This 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 Kens...
This week- Do cows have best friends? What famous actor almost became a Backstreet Boy? Why is engine oil used in food photography? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.
Brought to you in part by Tom’s Place in the heart of Toronto’s Kensington Market.
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.
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Welcome 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 ...
This week- Registered Nutritionist Lianne Phillipson joins the show to talk about shish kabobs and corn dogs. Some other highlights: How Steve Jobs got away with never having a license plate on his car, and how throwing a hot dog at a police officer in Florida can get you arrested. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick an...
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