Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy
232 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsTotally 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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Episodes
Fan Favorite- March 18th
March 18, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBIn this fan favorite episode- Can bees detect bombs? In which century did men start wearing underwear? Does swearing help relieve stress? You #!@% it does! Listen, laugh, and learn.
Season 4- Episode 7
March 11, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MB: 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.
Fan Favorite- March 4th
March 04, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBIn this episode- A brand new topic- dreams. What does dreaming of an Aardvark mean? Can you remember a dream about amnesia? Plus, all your favorite features, mailbag, completely useless fact and news from around the world. Listen, laugh, and learn.
Season 4- Episode 6
February 25, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBIn this episode, 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.
Fan favorite encore episode
February 18, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBIn this encore episode: How do sunflowers help clean up nuclear accidents? How did penguin poop help British scientists discover penguin colonies in Antarctica? Can a ferret die if it doesn’t have sex? Listen, laugh, and learn.
Season 4- Episode 5
February 11, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBThis week, something a little different. Nick and Roy invite special guest Scott Watson. He lives in a motor home- on purpose! Scott shares some of his amazing adventures driving around the United States in his 21-foot-long Winnebago Class B motor home. They also explore useless facts about geography like in which state was Kool-Aid invented? What state bans tomatoes in one of its recipes? To find out more about Scott Watson, visit www.gosmalllivelarge.com. Listen, laugh, and learn.
Season 4- Episode 4
February 04, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBNick and Roy are back with a fresh episode- What does Mark Twain and Hayley’s Comet have in common? Where did the expression “ok” come from? The unicorn is the national animal of which country? Listen, laugh, and learn.
Encore presentation as voted by you.
January 28, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBEncore presentation- Is an open fly and an open zipper the same thing? If you order a “wet mystery” at a diner, what are you having for lunch? Why is the abbreviation for a prescription Rx? Listen, laugh, and learn.
Season 4- Episode 3
January 21, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBWhat food has only three ingredients? What do mopane worms taste like? (no, it doesn’t taste like chicken). Which is the best-selling musical instrument in the world? Listen, laugh, and learn.
Season 4- Episode 2
January 14, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBA new topic is introduced this week- music. 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.
Season 4- Episode 1
January 07, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBWelcome to Season 4! Can spiders fly? Why were powdered wigs popular in the Middle Ages? What popular make up item has fish scales at the #1 ingredient? Listen, laugh, and learn.
Nick and Roy's Bloopers & Best of 2020
December 31, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 37 MBRing in the new year with fun! Relive some of the funniest and most interesting moments from the past year. Happy New Year from all of us at Totally Useless Information with Nick and Roy.
Nick and Roy Christmas Special - 2020
December 24, 2020 04:52 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBUnwrap the best present this Christmas. It's the Nick and Roy Christmas Special. Listen, laugh, and learn. Merry Christmas!
Season 3 (Finale) - Episode 22
December 17, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBIn the season 3 finale, why did Disney employees refuse to wear Disney issued underwear? Why is New York called the Big Apple and New Orleans "The Big Easy"? How much storage does the human brain have? Listen, laugh, and learn.
Season 3- Episode 21
December 10, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBWhy do many zippers contain the initials YKK? How are space suits related to bras? Are giraffes able to cough? Listen, laugh, and learn.
Season 3- Episode 20
December 03, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode- 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.
Season 3- Episode 19
November 26, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBWhy 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.
Season 3- Episode 18
November 19, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBIs an open fly and an open zipper the same thing? If you order a “wet mystery” at a diner, what are you having for lunch? Why is the abbreviation for a prescription Rx? Listen, laugh, and learn.
November 11th Special Podcast
November 11, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBNick and Roy put aside their comedy today to honor the men and women of the armed forces of both the United States and Canada. Learn facts about the national anthems of both countries and listen to inspirational music and interesting facts about the military of the United States and Canada. Let's pause today to remember those who sacrificed their lives so we can enjoy our freedoms today.
Season 3- Episode 17
November 05, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBCan bees detect bombs? In which century did men start wearing underwear? Does swearing help relieve stress? Listen, laugh, and learn. ** Next week Nick and Roy present a special November 11th podcast. They will put aside their usual useless information to pay tribute to the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in both the United States and Canada ***
Totally Useless Halloween Special
October 31, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBWhere did the name Dracula come from? Is it true that Hallowe'en candy corn was once called chicken feed? Listen, laugh, and learn in this Hallowe'en Special Podcast with Nick and Roy. Happy Hallowe'en!
Season 3- Episode 16
October 29, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode- A brand new topic- dreams. What does dreaming of an Aardvark mean? Can you remember a dream about amnesia? Plus, all your favorite features, mailbag, completely useless fact and news from around the world. Listen, laugh, and learn.
Season 3- Episode 15
October 22, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode: How do sunflowers help clean up nuclear accidents? How did penguin poop help British scientists discover penguin colonies in Antarctica? Can a ferret die if it doesn’t have sex? Listen, laugh, and learn.
Season 3- Episode 14
October 15, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBWho knows more about Beatles Information than our special guest from Sirius XM, Jeff Sammut? Where does chalk come from? Where is there an island within a lake within a lake on an island? Listen, laugh, and learn.
Season 3- Episode 13
October 08, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode: How was Scotchgard, the fabric protector, invented? How did the mini skirt become a fashion staple? And, when did we start using surnames? Listen, laugh, and learn.
Season 3- Episode 12
October 01, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this episode- We introduce Useless News from around the world, how did Pharaohs keep flies off their bodies and who invented the bra clasp? Listen, laugh and learn.
Season 3- Episode 11
September 24, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode, why is the soft drink “7 UP” called 7 UP? You will be surprised to learn where the largest desert in the world is located. How King Tut inspired eye liner makeup. Listen, laugh and learn.
Season 3- Episode 10
September 17, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBThis week- Why was the autopilot feature in an airplane created? Why were chicken nuggets golden for Usain Bolt? How did the man who started the jogging craze die? Listen. Laugh & learn.
Season 3- Episode 9
September 10, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBThis week: What is the mushroom capital of the world? Where did the term "doghouse" come from? And, who invented the Bunsen burner? Listen. Laugh & Learn.
Season 3- Episode 8
September 03, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBAre there any vegetarian snakes in the world? Why would people want to squeeze into a phone booth competitively? What is the most popular place for people to “get busy”? Listen. Laugh & Learn.
Season 3- Episode 7
August 27, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBWhat role did Kleenex play in World War I? Sudan has more pyramids than Egypt. Would you enter a contest where you put a ferret down your pants? Listen, laugh, and learn.
Season 3- Episode 6
August 20, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBIn this episode, registered nutritionist Lianne Phillipson joins Nick and Roy with useful food information. Also does your tongue have the ability to smell? And why in the world would anyone want to own a pair of vibrating jeans? Listen, laugh, and learn!
Season 3- Episode 5
August 13, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWhat happens when squirrels don’t remember where they hid their nuts? Why are the sunsets on Mars not red? Why is Hollywood referred to as “Tinsel town”? All of this and so much more in this week’s episode. Listen, laugh, and learn!
The 50th Useless Information Episode
August 06, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBThis week celebrate the 50th episode of totally useless information with Nick & Roy. Find out how your plants may be talking to each other; which astronaut got a hole in one on the moon and how much a rain cloud weighs. Listen, laugh, and learn!
Season 3- Episode 4
July 30, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this week’s episode, discover strange sports like cheese chasing, wife carrying and professional finger pulling. Also, what are the 8 vegetables in a V-8? Listen, laugh, and learn.
Season 3- Episode 3
July 23, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode, building colonies on Mars, seahorses that can swim upright, and the reason why the revolving door was invented. Listen, laugh, and learn.
Season 3- Episode 2
July 16, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this week’s episode, the fastest sperm doesn’t always win the race! Where did the piggy bank come from? Warning! Sex toys are not regulated. Find out more in this episode. Listen, laugh, and learn.
Season 3- Episode 1
July 09, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBThis week, Nick and Roy kickoff season 3 with information about the pizza saver, the butter crayon and the incredible world of toe wrestling. Listen, laugh, and learn.
Canada Day-4th of July Jubilee
July 02, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBAs both Canada and the United States celebrate their respective holidays, Nick and Roy pay a tribute in his special podcast. Find out how Canada became the country that it is today. You will be surprised to find out when the Declaration on Independence was signed. Listen, learn and celebrate with Nick and Roy!
TUI Podcast Season 2- Episode 23
June 25, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 64.8 MBHow was the match invented? Was an accident-prone chemist responsible for safety glass? Do you have the same fetish in the bedroom as people in Nevada or New York? Find out in this and much more in this week’s episode. *** In this challenging time with the COVID-19 pandemic, Nick and Roy remind you to please stay safe, wash your hands often, and follow the guidelines of public health and government authorities. ***
TUI Podcast Season 2- Episode 22
June 18, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBDid Walt Disney create Mickey Mouse? Which two U.S. Presidents dies within 5 hours on that same day? Is your right lung lighter or heavier than your left? All this and more in this week’s episode. *** In this challenging time with the COVID-19 pandemic, Nick and Roy remind you to please stay safe, wash your hands often, and follow the guidelines of public health and government authorities. ***
TUI Podcast Season 2- Episode 21
June 11, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWhy can’t six-legged dragonflies walk? How does the smell of ginger help your sex life? Can LEGO help us get to the moon? Get your weekly dose of Totally Useless Information in the latest podcast. *** In this challenging time with the COVID-19 pandemic, Nick and Roy remind you to please stay safe, wash your hands often, and follow the guidelines of public health and government authorities. ***
TUI Podcast Season 2- Episode 20
June 04, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBWho invented the back scratcher? Was NASA responsible for the invention of the Dustbuster mini vacuum cleaner? What tool do puffin birds use to scratch their backs? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this latest episode. *** In this challenging time with the COVID-19 pandemic, Nick and Roy remind you to please stay safe, wash your hands often, and follow the guidelines of public health and government authorities. ***
TUI Podcast Season 2- Episode 19
May 28, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode Nick and Roy introduce a new topic- Useless information about horror movies and tv shows with their special guest Jay Michaels of Terror Talk on Terror TV. You will also find out why skunks smell so bad, and if chickens can talk? *** In this challenging time with the COVID-19 pandemic, Nick and Roy remind you to please stay safe, wash your hands often, and follow the guidelines of public health and government authorities. ***
TUI Podcast Season 2- Episode 18
May 21, 2020 08:04 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBWhat does a toilet and a draft beer tap have in common? Do women blink more than men? Does a fat tongue affect your sleeping pattern? Download this week’s episode of Totally Useless Information to get the answers. *** In this challenging time with the COVID-19 pandemic, Nick and Roy remind you to please stay safe, wash your hands often, and follow the guidelines of public health and government authorities. ***
TUI Podcast Season 2- Episode 17
May 14, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode discover where the term “loose cannon” came from, how much the most expensive ice cream sundae costs and what majoring in Arts and Humanities does to your sex life. *** In this challenging time with the COVID-19 pandemic, Nick and Roy remind you to please stay safe, wash your hands often, and follow the guidelines of public health and government authorities. ***
TUI Podcast Season 2- Episode 16
May 07, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this week’s episode, find out why Japanese sunflowers are so special, how long it takes for your body to react to alcohol and why Volvo gave away its patent for the three-point seatbelt. *** In this challenging time with the COVID-19 pandemic, Nick and Roy remind you to please stay safe, wash your hands often, and follow the guidelines of public health and government authorities. ***
TUI Podcast Season 2- Episode 15
April 30, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode- Who invented the cut and paste computer command? How may cigars did Winston Churchill smoke in one day? Who were King Tut’s parents? *** In this challenging time with the COVID-19 pandemic, Nick and Roy remind you to please stay safe, wash your hands often, and follow the guidelines of public health and government authorities. ***
TUI Podcast Season 2- Episode 14
April 23, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 57.9 MBAre bulls color blind? Did Christopher Columbus have GPS when he went on his voyage? Why are the buttons on women’s shirts and blouses opposite to those of men? Find out all this – and more – on this week’s episode. *** In this challenging time with the COVID-19 pandemic, Nick and Roy remind you to please stay safe, wash your hands often, and follow the guidelines of public health and government authorities. ***
TUI Podcast Season 2- Episode 13
April 16, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBWhere 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? *** In this challenging time with the COVID-19 pandemic, Nick and Roy remind you to please stay safe, wash your hands often, and follow the guidelines of public health and government authorities. ***