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.

TV- CONSTRUCTION- SEX 04/26/2025

TV- CONSTRUCTION- SEX 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 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 /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/36322515

LAW- CARS- DREAMS 04/19/2025

LAW- CARS- DREAMS 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 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 /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/36231580

SCIENCE- FASHION- SPORTS 04/12/2025

SCIENCE- FASHION- SPORTS 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 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 /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/36110550

FOOD- MONEY-GAMES 04/05/2025

FOOD- MONEY-GAMES 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/36020510

ANIMALS- GARDEN- HISTORY 03/29/2025

ANIMALS- GARDEN- HISTORY 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/35918835

CONSTRUCTION- LAW- MUSIC 03/22/2025

CONSTRUCTION- LAW- MUSIC 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 Brought to you in part by in Kensington Market in Toronto. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/35821010

HORROR-ANIMALS- SEX 03/15/2025

HORROR-ANIMALS- SEX This week – Nick & Roy welcome 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/35708075

FOOD- GEOGRAPHY- FASHION 03/08/2025

FOOD- GEOGRAPHY- FASHION 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/35588750

GEOGRAPHY- CARS- HISTORY 03/01/2025

GEOGRAPHY- CARS- HISTORY 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/35494830

CONSTRUCTION- MONEY- FASHION 02/22/2025

CONSTRUCTION- MONEY- FASHION 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/35389380

CUSTOMS- SCIENCE- MONEY 02/15/2025

CUSTOMS- SCIENCE- MONEY 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/35296655

MOVIES- GEOGRAPHY- LAW 02/08/2025

MOVIES- GEOGRAPHY- LAW 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/35205015

COMPUTERS- LAW- SEX 02/01/2025

COMPUTERS- LAW- SEX 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/35109770

CARS- CONSTRUCTION- GARDEN 01/26/2025

CARS- CONSTRUCTION- GARDEN 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/35010465

HISTORY- FOOD- SCIENCE 01/18/2025

HISTORY- FOOD- SCIENCE 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/34906915

FASHION- CONTRUCTION- ANIMALS 01/11/2025

FASHION- 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. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/34817685

Nick & Roy's 5 Years of Bloopers 12/28/2024

Nick & Roy's 5 Years of Bloopers 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/34639310

NICK AND ROY'S TOTALLY USELESS CHRISTMAS SHOW 2024 12/25/2024

NICK AND ROY'S TOTALLY USELESS CHRISTMAS SHOW 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/34611530

INVENTIONS- EXPRESSIONS- SCIENCE 12/21/2024

INVENTIONS- EXPRESSIONS- SCIENCE 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/34564640

GEOGRAPHY- CARS- SPORTS 12/14/2024

GEOGRAPHY- CARS- SPORTS 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto. . /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/34444115

MUSIC- DREAMS- MONEY 12/07/2024

MUSIC- DREAMS- MONEY 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/34329070

INVENTIONS- SCIENCE- CARS 11/30/2024

INVENTIONS- SCIENCE- CARS 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/34208780

SEX- MOVIES- GARDEN 11/23/2024

SEX- MOVIES- GARDEN 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/34121216

FOOD- SPORTS- GEOGRAPHY 11/16/2024

FOOD- SPORTS- GEOGRAPHY 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/33953602

FASHION- MUSIC- MONEY 11/09/2024

FASHION- MUSIC- MONEY 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/33823912

EXPRESSIONS- ANIMALS- CARS 11/02/2024

EXPRESSIONS- ANIMALS- CARS 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/33756722

MUSIC-CARS- EXPRESSIONS 10/26/2024

MUSIC-CARS- 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. Brought to you in part by in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/33625332

FASHION- GAMES- MONEY 10/19/2024

FASHION- GAMES- MONEY 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/33524727

SCIENCE-INVENTIONS- HISTORY 10/12/2024

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. Brought to you in part by in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/33431577

ANIMALS- FOOD- GEOGRAPHY 10/05/2024

ANIMALS- FOOD- GEOGRAPHY This week- Nick & Roy welcome Rino Mancini from to celebrate pizza month in October. Troy Burtch from 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 in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls. /episode/index/show/totallyuselessinformation/id/33341612

Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy

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