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.

MUSIC- TV- SEX 09/28/2024

MUSIC- TV- SEX 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/33244037

CARS- FASHION- HISTORY 09/21/2024

CARS- FASHION- HISTORY 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/33152827

INVENTIONS- SPORTS- MONEY 09/14/2024

INVENTIONS- SPORTS- MONEY 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/33054147

CELEBRATING 5 YEARS OF USELESSNESS WITH NICK & ROY 09/07/2024

CELEBRATING 5 YEARS OF USELESSNESS WITH NICK & ROY 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. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/32955007

The Pilot Episode with Nick and Roy 09/01/2024

The Pilot Episode with Nick and Roy 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! /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/32849977

MONEY- EXPRESSIONS- GARDEN 08/25/2024

MONEY- EXPRESSIONS- GARDEN 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. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/32726977

SCIENCE- HISTORY- INVENTIONS 08/17/2024

SCIENCE- 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 & Roy /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/32619992

SPORTS- SEX- ANIMALS 08/10/2024

SPORTS- SEX- ANIMALS 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! /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/32525237

EXPRESSIONS- MONEY- GAMES 08/03/2024

EXPRESSIONS- MONEY- GAMES 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! /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/32422767

HISTORY- ANIMALS- GEOGRAPHY 07/27/2024

HISTORY- ANIMALS- GEOGRAPHY 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. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/31854217

INVENTIONS- FASHION- GAMES 07/20/2024

INVENTIONS- FASHION- GAMES 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. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/31854147

CARS- DREAMS- GARDEN 07/13/2024

CARS- DREAMS- GARDEN 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. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/31854092

CELEBRATING THE FIRST 100 EPISODES 07/06/2024

CELEBRATING THE FIRST 100 EPISODES Nick and Roy look back at the first 100 episodes of Totally Useless Information. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/31854042

Canada Day-4th of July Jubilee 07/01/2024

Canada Day-4th of July Jubilee 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. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/31766529

SPORTS- GAMES- SEX 06/26/2024

SPORTS- GAMES- SEX 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. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/31892342

MUSIC-FASHION- ANIMALS 06/16/2024

MUSIC-FASHION- ANIMALS 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. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/31763381

FOOD- MONEY- INVENTIONS 06/08/2024

FOOD- MONEY- INVENTIONS 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. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/31661057

SCIENCE- HISTORY- GEOGRAPHY 06/01/2024

SCIENCE- HISTORY- GEOGRAPHY 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. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/31559372

Nick & Roy's Tribute to George Kash 05/25/2024

Nick & Roy's Tribute to George Kash 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. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/31460622

CARS- MUSIC- EXPRESSIONS 05/12/2024

CARS- MUSIC- EXPRESSIONS 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 . /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/31252277

SCIENCE- CARS- GARDEN 05/05/2024

SCIENCE- CARS- GARDEN This week on the show- Do fleas have wings? How fast does a rain drop? Is bamboo a tree or grass? Special guest tells bizzare tales of Toronto as part of his annual festival. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Send a special birthday message to your loved one. Order today at . /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/31134293

FASHION- MONEY- GAMES 04/27/2024

FASHION- 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. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/31012613

HISTORY-CARS- SPORTS 04/14/2024

HISTORY-CARS- SPORTS 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. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/30815418

CUSTOMS- CARS- DREAMS 04/06/2024

CUSTOMS- CARS- DREAMS 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. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/30709458

HORROR- EXPRESSIONS- HISTORY 03/29/2024

HORROR- EXPRESSIONS- HISTORY 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 ? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Send your loved one a special birthday message from Nick & Roy. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/30596233

SCIENCE- MUSIC- SPORTS 03/16/2024

SCIENCE- MUSIC- SPORTS 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. Send your loved one a special birthday message from Nick & Roy. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/30399418

FOOD- HISTORY- GARDEN 03/03/2024

FOOD- HISTORY- GARDEN This week on the show- Nick & Roy welcome 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. Send your loved one a special birthday message from Nick & Roy. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/30203423

DREAMS- MOVIES- TV 02/24/2024

DREAMS- 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. Send your loved one a special birthday message from Nick & Roy. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/30093218

GEOGRAPHY- GARDEN- HISTORY 02/17/2024

GEOGRAPHY- GARDEN- HISTORY 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, has the two scoops on that. How did coffee come between a married couple? Where do carrot seeds come from? Send your loved one a special birthday message from Nick & Roy. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/29998058

SCIENCE- INVENTIONS- HISTORY 02/10/2024

SCIENCE- 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. Send your loved one a special birthday message from Nick & Roy. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/29886723

Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy

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