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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 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. C…
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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…
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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 …
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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. Cathar…
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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.…
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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 …
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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. Send your loved one a specia…
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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 …
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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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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. Send your loved one a special birthday message from Nick & Roy. w…
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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 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…
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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 Toro…
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This week- On average how much time is spent on kissing in your lifetime? Why was salt so important to the Romans? What is the oldest currency in use in 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. Send your loved one a special birthday m…
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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 city sits on two different continents? 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. Send yo…
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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 …
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This week on the show- What earworm-worthy Sesame Street song was written by a Tuscan composer? How were earthquakes measured before the Richter scale was invented? And, why did the producers of the horror film “Aliens” need the help of the rock band, “The Who”? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick and Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place. 190 B…
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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…
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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 and Roy. Send your loved one a s…
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This week- Senior climatologist at Environment Canada, David Phillips, returns to the airwaves to educate and entertain us with his favourite weather stories. Also, Do palm trees come from Florida? The answer will amaze you! Listen. Laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. Order a special birthday or holiday message for your loved ones, visit www.nickan…
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Today, Nick and Roy dedicate this week's show to the memory of the fallen soldiers of both the United States and Canada.  Nick and Roy get Totally serious about the many fascinating facts about the military in Canada and the U.S.   Find out how the stories behind the national anthems, and what is the difference between flags flying at half-mast and…
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In this episode- 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/…
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