Knick Knack News

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Want to know who won the airplane interior design awards last week? Curious about how tardigrades can survive in space? Want to know what bears have been up to lately? We have all the details! We are Alex and Anthony - two engineers who back in 2018 realized something was missing. Headline news was hitting us over the head with political stories over and over again, and while we wanted to stay informed, we felt the news was overwhelming. We couldn’t find a news podcast that fit what we were looking for, so we started our own. Knick Knack News is a news podcast for millennials who want to keep...

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KKN Episode 189: Reindeer, Cheesecake, Finance 17.12.2021 29:23

In this week's episode, we talk about adorable fights, dessert payoffs, Excel wizards, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http://b...

KKN Episode 188: Barefoot, Budgies, Geoengineering 10.12.2021 37:26

In this week's episode, we talk about chocolate wine, massive murmurations, ocean modification, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at...

KKN Episode 187: Gum, Tears, Axes 03.12.2021 36:34

In this week's episode, we talk about protective chewing, popular icons, hidden hordes, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http://...

KKN Episode 186: Windows, Pillows, DART 26.11.2021 35:47

In this week's episode, we talk about familiar emoji, feathery fights, deliberate crashing, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at htt...

KKN Episode 185: Bubbles, Davemaoite, Amethyst 19.11.2021 34:01

In this week's episode, we talk about soft robots, deep minerals, drinking rings, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly...

KKN Episode 184: Ketchup, Entomology, Apple-1 12.11.2021 34:41

In this week's episode, we talk about Martian condiments, invading spiders, old computers, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http...

KKN Episode 183: Ghost Ships, Fireball, Chiles 05.11.2021 35:26

In this week's episode, we talk about resurrected boats, desert glass, space tacos, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http://bit....

KKN Episode 182: It's a Knick Knack Halloween! Once More! 29.10.2021 43:08

In this week's episode, we talk about big skeletons, blood bricks, turnip carving, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http://bit.l...

KKN Episode 181: Wizard, Transplants, Sword 22.10.2021 29:18

In this week's episode, we talk about official magic, pig kidneys, underwater weapons, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http://b...

KKN Episode 180: Radio Waves, Nanobionics, Wildlife 15.10.2021 29:59

In this week's episode, we talk about mysterious signals, glowing plants, nature photography, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at h...

KKN Episode 179: Leopards, Bing, Cotton 08.10.2021 28:51

In this week's episode, we talk about rare cats, search engine wars, saving the ocean, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http://b...

KKN Episode 178: Camera, Eagles, Cyclone 01.10.2021 30:17

In this week's episode, we talk about home drones, extinct birds, red spots, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNs...

KKN Episode 177: Polysomnography, Gitamini, Spectacles 24.09.2021 29:40

In this week's episode, we talk about sleep studies, robot luggage, gem glasses, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/...

KKN Episode 176: Unicode, Ulughbegasaurus, Scary 17.09.2021 38:32

In this week's episode, we talk about new emoji, difficult-to-pronounce dinosaurs, horrific jobs, and much more, including a long awaited taste test! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagra...

KKN Episode 175: Enhance, Communities, Bracteate 10.09.2021 30:32

In this week's episode, we talk about image tech, social media sameness, metal detecting, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http:...

KKN Episode 174: Ice Cream, Pupils, Tardigrades 03.09.2021 28:40

In this week's episode, we talk about frozen cheese, dilating eyes, tiny walkers, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly...

KKN Episode 173: Barnacles, Impact, Lanternfly 27.08.2021 28:58

In this week's episode, we talk about sealing wounds, living más, killing bugs, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/K...

KKN Episode 172: Brownie, Organoids, Saturn 20.08.2021 31:49

In this week's episode, we talk about sweet treats, mini-brains, slushy planets, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/...

KKN Episode 171: Sheepshead, Pterosaur, Parkour 13.08.2021 32:14

In this week's episode, we talk about fish teeth, ancient dragons, athletic squirrels, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http://b...

KKN Episode 170: Hubble, Whiffling, Tetraquark 06.08.2021 30:30

In this week's episode, we talk about space pictures, upside down birds, new particles, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews . Anthony's Stories Th...

KKN Episode 169: Bubble Wheel, Bojangles, Ganymede 30.07.2021 28:23

In this week's episode, we talk about ocean vehicles, chicken wars, moon water, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews . Alex's Stories This Week: Bu...

KKN Episode 168: Meteorite, Bridge, Muffins 24.07.2021 25:18

In this week's episode, we talk about ancient space, deer crossings, baked good recalls, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are (usually) released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews . Anthony's...

KKN Episode 167: Mac & Cheese, Clippy, Megaripples 16.07.2021 30:53

In this week's episode, we talk about food combos, emoji threats, big ol' waves, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews . Alex's Stories This Week: M...

KKN Episode 166: Mmhmm, Eating Contest, Foam 09.07.2021 29:09

In this week's episode, we talk about weird startup names, too many burgers, self-healing robots, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews . Anthony's...

KKN Episode 165: Tour de France, AirCar, Picasso 02.07.2021 34:33

In this week's episode, we talk about bike pile-ups, flying cars, stolen art, and much more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews . Alex's Stories This Week: Tour...