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 115: UV, Beetle, Gin 17.07.2020 37:52

In this week's episode, we talk about lighting up viruses, bug cams, fancy liquor, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Alex's Stories This Week: UV: https://n.pr...

KKN Episode 114: Amoeba, Species, Together 10.07.2020 33:24

In this week's episode, we talk about brain eaters, classifying classification, virtual auditoriums, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Anthony's Stories This W...

KKN Episode 113: Excavation, Core, Vanish 03.07.2020 38:01

In this week's episode, we talk about Norse digging, massive planets, missing stars, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Alex's Stories This Week: Excavation: ht...

KKN Episode 112: Parasite, Botched, Seafloor 26.06.2020 31:05

In this week's episode, we talk about the return of bad salad, terrible painting, big words for little things, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Anthony's Stor...

KKN Episode 111: Arrowheads, Scooter, Glasses 19.06.2020 37:52

In this week's episode, we talk about projectile points, laptops on wheels, old specs, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Alex's Stories This Week: Glasses: htt...

KKN Episode 110: Titan, Batmobile, Figurine 12.06.2020 34:22

In this week's episode, we talk about big moons, crystal cars, bone birds, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Anthony's Stories This Week: Titan: https://cnn.it...

KKN Episode 109: Boots, Nodosaur, Rings 05.06.2020 31:16

In this week's episode, we talk about robotic footwear, dino tummies, planet jewelry, and much more. We also took some time to address the ongoing protests against police brutality and the murder of George Floyd. It's a heavier topic than we usually get into, but this is way too important to not talk about. Please see below for links to resources as well as organizations that need your support. Ne...

KKN Episode 108: Quibi, Cheese Puffs, Oven 29.05.2020 33:29

In this week's episode, we talk about mobile TV, tasty polish, baking cars, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Anthony's Stories This Week: Quibi: https://bit.l...

KKN Episode 107: Seltzer, Earthworm, Calamintha 22.05.2020 34:06

In this week's episode, we talk about boozy advent, digging robots, blue bees, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Alex's Stories This Week: Seltzer: https://bit...

KKN Episode 106: Cassowary, Animation, Wiggle 15.05.2020 38:44

In this week's episode, we talk about shiny birds, animated action, wiggly rovers, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Anthony's Stories This Week: Cassowary: ht...

KKN Episode 105: Midnight Sun, Lamborghini, Yoda 08.05.2020 38:53

In this week's episode, we talk about sparkly vampires, driving children, galactic cereal, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Alex's Stories This Week: Cruise:...

KKN Episode 104: Chatbot, Mailman, Beast 01.05.2020 34:29

In this week's episode, we talk about empathetic robots, costumed delivery, crazy mammals, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Anthony's Stories This Week: Chatb...

KKN Episode 103: Satellite, Meeting, Slang 24.04.2020 35:02

In this week's episode, we talk about orbital hacking, animal calls, novel words, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Alex's Stories This Week: Satellite: https:...

KKN Episode 102: Trespasser, Zonkey, Siphonophore 17.04.2020 31:51

In this week's episode, we talk about interstellar interlopers, horse-adjacent hybrids, super long strings, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Anthony's Stories...

KKN Episode 101: Masks, Crater, Space Force 10.04.2020 32:22

In this week's episode, we talk about facial transparency, moon-scopes, governmental parody, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Alex's Stories This Week: Masks:...

KKN Episode 100: Airplanes, Blockbuster, Space Junk 03.04.2020 34:02

In this week's episode, we bring you updates about past stories featuring sky innovation, lonely stores, orbital cleanliness, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop ....

KKN Episode 99: Marathon, Ancestor, Lights 27.03.2020 31:16

In this week's episode, we talk about running in circles, worm relatives, off-season decorating, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Alex's Stories This Week: Ma...

KKN Episode 98: Clear, Sanitizer, Penguins 20.03.2020 29:40

In this week's episode, we talk about settling canals, re-purposing alcohol, animal exploration, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Anthony's Stories This Week:...

KKN Episode 97: Treehopper, Amber, Outsider 13.03.2020 34:31

In this week's episode, we talk about pop star insects, preserved birds, hit shows, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Alex's Stories This Week: Milk: http://bi...

KKN Episode 96: Waterworld, Camouflage, Pollution 06.03.2020 32:59

In this week's episode, we talk about missing land, hidden heat, cleaner air, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Anthony's Stories This Week: Waterworld: https:...

KKN Episode 95: Rembrandt, Batteries, Bacteria 28.02.2020 33:44

In this week's episode, we talk about surprise paintings, viral power, bee protection, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Alex's Stories This Week: Rembrandt: h...

KKN Episode 94: Grapes, Collar, Autopilot 21.02.2020 39:15

In this week's episode, we talk about wine demand, naughty dogs, car trickery, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Anthony's Stories This Week: Grapes: http://bi...

KKN Episode 93: Jargon, Whopper, Rain 14.02.2020 35:26

In this week's episode, we talk about big words, revenge burgers, storm power, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Alex's Stories This Week: Jargon: http://bit.l...

KKN Episode 92: Shamrock, Dunkaroos, Snow Moon 07.02.2020 33:18

In this week's episode, we talk about St. Patrick's treats, childhood sweets, lunar light, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Anthony's Stories This Week: Shamr...

KKN Episode 91: Seasoning, Technicolor, Twins 31.01.2020 31:12

In this week's episode, we talk about hot spices, paint disasters, pizza babies, 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 and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop . Alex's Stories This Week: Seasoning: http://...