Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy

This week on the show - In what parts of the world is slurping considered to be a compliment?  Where the heck does the soup spoon go on your table setting? Plus, Nick and Roy kick off their series of interviews with filmmakers from the 2023 Fort Meyers Film Festival. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.  

This week on the show – Is sex in space possible?  Why did the French wear elaborate "big wigs" in the 18 th century? Where did the name 'matchbook' come from?  Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. www.nickandroy.com  

  This week on the show- Nick & Roy speak to their friend Jeff Sammut of Sirius XM about his new podcast. Also, which U.S. president introduced ice cream to the United States? Which U.S currency does not feature an American president? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

This week on the show – What flag has an image of a moose and pine tree on it? Did an astronaut really smuggle golf balls on a voyage to the moon? Plus, the hosts welcome Constable Sean Shapiro , the TikTok Traffic Cop. Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy.

This week on the show – What country is home to the world's longest running ongoing representative assembly?  What society laid the foundations for modern capitalism?  And, what international singer-songwriter makes a guest appearance this week?  Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. 

This week on the show- Which European currency was once used as wallpaper? How long did it take the creator of the Rubik's cube to solve it? Nick & Roy welcome special guest Dr. Joe Dituri who is living underwater for 100 days. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Celebrate April Fools' Day by listening to the funniest moments that weren't released...until today!

THIS WEEK ON THE SHOW – What does your brain stop doing when you dream?  Is listening to music good for your heart?  Nick and Roy also welcome two special guests – Joseph Deruvo Jr. and Adam Bunch – both of whom share some strikingly out-of-the-ordinary stories. Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy.  

This week on the show - Who really drew the c harcoal nude of Kate Winslet in the 1997 blockbuster, Titanic? How can you determine how high a cloud is?  Also, Nick and Roy welcome special guest, Eric Raddatz, the founder and director of the  Ft. Myers Film Festival . How long does it take to organize a film festival? Listen, laugh, and learn. *** Brought to you in part by Manmade Boxer Briefs ***

This week on the show – What crucial information do the earlobes of chickens give us?  Who would add olive oil to a caffe latte?  And, what popular children's candy has carnauba wax in it? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. ** Brought to you in part by Manmade Brands Boxer - Briefs **

This week on the show - Expert gardener, Mark Cullen , joins Nick and Roy.  How do you prune a plum tree?  Are bananas herbs? And why do we say, "I'm as sick as a dog "? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. **Brought to you in part by Manmade Boxer Briefs for Men **

This week on the show - Have you ever had a "Manhattan Special"?  Do ducks know how to surf?  What flying insects have their own version of the Kama Sutra? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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.

Nick and Roy celebrate the "Big Game" . Do hungry fans spend more money on chicken wings or pizza during the game? Where did the name "Super Bowl" come from? Why is a napkin significant in the design of the Vince Lombardi Trophy? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. www.nickandroy.com

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.  

This week on the show – How big is the wheel on the TV game show, Wheel of Fortune? What is the nickname that Danny Thomas gave Elvis Presley? Who said that breakfast was the most important meal of the day? Listen, Laugh and Learn with Nick and Roy.  

This week on the show - Can your dog or cat really start a video chat with you? How long is the world's oldest film?  Where does the expression "mulling it over" come from?  Listen, Laugh, and Learn with Nick and Roy.

This week on the show- In what country do residents enjoy picnicking in cemeteries?   What finger do Malaysians choose to point with? And what does it mean when you have dreams about smoking a doobie?  Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

This week on the show, Nick and Roy kick off the new year with more totally useless information. What was Barbie's very first outfit? Where did sneakers come from? What can humans do that no other animal can? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

Happy New year! In this annual tradition, we look back at some of the highlights and bloopers from 2022. Is it better to squat or sit? The answer may change your life! Nick and Roy also interviewed the victim of the "Great Lederhosen Heist". Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

Nick and Roy spend time this Christmas looking back at some of the most interesting episodes. They also reveal the total cost of the items in the 12 Days of Christmas song. And what Christmas songs never made it to the top of the charts? Merry Christmas from Nick and Roy.

This week on the show – Why did violin makers need dogfish?   What country has a military orchestra larger than its army?  Who should we thank for the invention of the third break light?  Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

This week on the show - Are "Twinkies" really filled with cream? Have you ever played the childhood game, "anka anka, gråttanka"? What word will score you 1,778 points in a game of Scrabble? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

This week on the show – Have you ever "Spocked a Five"?  Just how many yellow, seed-like bits does a strawberry have?   And, what did an 1860's circus trapeze artist invent that is still very much in use today?   Listen. Laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

This week on the show – What does space smell like?  Where did the word "posh" come from?  What American state banned Christmas celebrations for 22 years ? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick and Roy. Happy Thanksgiving!