Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy

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  Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.

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 t he world record for removing and replacing a car engine ? 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 Falls.

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  Tom's Place  in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by  Pete's Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.

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  Tom's Place  in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by  Pete's Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.

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  Tom's Place  in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by  Pete's Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.

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 Tom's Place  in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by  Pete's Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.

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  Tom's Place  in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by  Pete's Pizza  in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls  

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  Tom's Place  in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by  Pete's Pizza  in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls

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. Catharines and Niagara Falls.

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 9 th . 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  in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by  Pete'...

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 Falls.

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. Catharines and Niagara Falls.

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 Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by Pete's Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.

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.

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!

This week- Where did the expression "jay walking" come from? Can p lants 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.

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

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!

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!

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 .

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.  

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.

Nick and Roy look back at the first 100 episodes of Totally Useless Information.    

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.

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.