Show overview
Knick Knack News has been publishing since 2018, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 290 episodes, alongside 14 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 140 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 25 min and 35 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Comedy show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 2.4 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year.
From the publisher
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 on top of exciting tech breakthroughs, scientific discoveries, and fun, uplifting news stories, without the political drama.Every week, our show will catch you up on the unexpected and offbeat news you missed in all the noise, in less time than it takes you to write a screenplay with ChatGPT.Scroll up and click “follow” so you don’t miss out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 290 episodesEp 275Your new favorite Christmas traditions: Elf in NYC and opossum in a tree
In this week's special Christmas episode, we talk about the Elf sleigh, tree opossums, nutcracker tradition, and Christmas in space!New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on X/Twitter at @KnickKnackNews, Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews, and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at [email protected]!Alex's Stories This Week: Elf: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/12/18/Elf-sleigh-New-York-Central-Park/6141702922529/Nutcracker: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/first-nutcracker-germanyAnthony's Stories This Week: Opossum: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/12/05/opossum-Christmas-tree-Texas/9731701797819/Space: https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/20/world/nasa-cosmic-holiday-telescope-images-scn/index.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 274Ba da ba ba ba, it's a waking nightmare
In this week's episode, we talk about McDonald's spinoffs, rediscovered moles, napping penguins, and working while you sleep!New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on X/Twitter at @KnickKnackNews, Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews, and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at [email protected]!Anthony's Stories This Week: McDonald's: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/06/mcdonalds-to-open-first-cosmcs-spinoff-restaurant-this-week.htmlPenguins: https://gizmodo.com/these-penguins-nap-thousands-of-times-per-day-1851061942Alex's Stories This Week: Mole: https://www.livescience.com/animals/land-mammals/shimmering-golden-mole-thought-extinct-photographed-and-filmed-over-80-years-after-last-sightingDreams: https://thehustle.co/a-real-nightmare--tech-that-lets-you-work-in-your-sleep/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 273Don't worry, this title wasn't written by an AI
In this week's episode, we talk about AI writers, not mac & cheese, happy turtles, and authentic words!New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on X/Twitter at @KnickKnackNews, Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews, and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at [email protected]!Alex's Stories This Week: AI: https://futurism.com/sports-illustrated-ai-generated-writersTurtles: https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/sea-turtle-nests-break-records-on-us-beaches-but-global-warming-threatens-their-survival/Anthony's Stories This Week: Mac & Cheese: https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/29/food/kraft-mac-and-not-cheese-launch/index.htmlDictionary: https://www.upworthy.com/merriam-webster-announced-the-2023-word-of-the-year-and-it-says-a-lot-about-todays-world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 272Raise your hand if you have Thanksgiving leftovers!
In this week's episode, we talk about raising hands, stranger dinners, Thanksgiving pizza, and incorrect food opinions!New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on X/Twitter at @KnickKnackNews, Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews, and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at [email protected]!Anthony's Stories This Week: Meeting: https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/22/23972204/google-meet-raise-hand-gesturePizza: https://www.eater.com/23971803/thanksgiving-pizza-fellinis-pizzeria-providence-rhode-islandAlex's Stories This Week: Thanksgiving: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/arizona-grandmother-stranger-she-mistakenly-100037996.htmlPoll: https://apnews.com/article/ap-poll-turkey-holiday-dishes-favorite-642fef8985b293690037d3873499762d Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 271After all this time, this book club has no idea what they read
In this week's episode, we talk about unreadable books, lost animals, underwater magic, and astronaut mistakes!New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on X/Twitter at @KnickKnackNews, Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews, and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at [email protected]!Alex's Stories This Week: Book: https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/greater-la/venice-book-club-humperdinck-indigenous/finnegans-wakeUnderwater: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/11/16/Guinness-World-Records-underwater-magic/9151700168348/Anthony's Stories This Week: Echidna: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/long-lost-mammal-rediscovered-in-remote-indonesia-mountains/ar-AA1jGGzMSpacewalk: https://www.ksl.com/article/50786733/astronauts-on-spacewalk-accidentally-drop-tool-bag-which-can-now-be-seen-from-earth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 270What exactly IS pickle ketchup? Plus, how many chopsticks can you fit in a beard?
In this week's episode, we talk about pickle ketchup, beard records, Thanksgiving ice cream, and the Zelda movie!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/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at [email protected]!Anthony's Stories This Week: Ketchup: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231105470473/en/It%E2%80%99s-a-Big-Dill-HEINZ-To-Launch-New-Pickle-Ketchup-NationwideIce Cream: https://www.mensjournal.com/news/baskin-robbins-thanksgiving-dinner-ice-cream-flavorAlex's Stories This Week: Beard: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/11/09/Guinness-World-Records-David-Rush-Amazing-Race-chopsticks-beard/5131699551869/Zelda: https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/7/23951339/the-legend-of-zelda-movie-live-action-nintendo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 269Some pumpkins are giant, some pumpkins are Taylor Swift
Happy Halloween! In this week's special episode, we talk about giant pumpkins, healthy tricks, Taylor Swift pumpkins, floating witches, and 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/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at [email protected]!Alex's Stories This Week: Pumpkins: https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/pumpkin-weighing-over-2300-pounds-breaks-ohio-record-circleville-pumpkin-showMore Pumpkins: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-67240106Candy: https://www.candystore.com/blogs/facts-trivia/halloween-candy-map-popularAnthony's Stories This Week: Trick or Treat: https://www.ndtv.com/food/real-definition-of-trick-or-treat-nutritionists-idea-for-healthy-halloween-treat-has-internet-abuzz-4519437Witches: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/24/us/witches-paddle-halloween.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 268Sea murderer or decorative shark? Why not both?
In this week's episode, we talk about ancient sea monsters, frilly sharks, wrist phones, and young geniuses!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/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at [email protected]!Anthony's Stories This Week: Pliosaur: https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/fossils/jurassic-pliosaur-megapredator-was-a-giant-sea-murdererSmartphone: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/10/motorola-demos-smartphone-that-can-wrap-around-your-wrist-again/Alex's Stories This Week: Shark: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/10/18/mammoth-cave-shark-discovery/71234806007/Scientist: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2023/10/23/virginia-teenager-heman-bekele-america-top-young-scientist/71288776007/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 267This is the spiciest pepper to EVER exist! Plus, can these special sound waves treat cancer?
In this week's episode, we talk about spicy peppers, moon shadows, AI reading, sound treatment, and 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/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at [email protected]!Alex's Stories This Week: Pepper: https://www.npr.org/2023/10/17/1206450553/worlds-hottest-pepper-guinness-record-pepper-xAI: https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/18/world/herculaneum-scroll-vesuvius-ai-deciphers-scn/index.htmlAnthony's Stories This Week: Eclipse: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/satellite-image-moon-shadow-over-us-solar-eclipse-nasa/Cancer Treatment: https://news.umich.edu/tumor-destroying-sound-waves-receive-fda-approval-for-liver-treatment-in-humans/Listener Submission (Thanks Dave!):Worm: https://www.fox13now.com/scientists-have-brought-a-46000-year-old-worm-back-to-life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 266You won't believe this crazy fair food! Plus Toys R Us is BACK!
In this week's slightly condensed episode, we talk about weird fair food and the return of a toy giant!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/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at [email protected]!Anthony's Story This Week: Fair Food: https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article280071114.htmlAlex's Story This Week: Toys: https://nerdist.com/article/toys-r-us-comeback-opening-24-new-retail-stores/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 265The Nobel Prize goes viral! Plus some special space dust
In this week's episode, we talk about vaccine prizes, asteroid debris, the secret of the purr, and Chipotle robots!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/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at [email protected]!Alex's Stories This Week: Nobel: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-66983060Cats: https://www.sciencealert.com/important-news-scientists-think-theyve-finally-figured-out-how-cats-purrAnthony's Stories This Week: Asteroid: https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/04/world/osiris-rex-bennu-asteroid-sample-canister-scn/index.htmlChipotle: https://www.wpxi.com/news/trending/chipotle-test-robot-assemble-bowls-salads-workers-make-burritos-tacos-quesadillas/P4SLPV4Z6RFUPM6UFR6IW4DWJI/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 264The Coca-Cola of the future and the giant spider of the past
In this week's episode, we talk about future soda, spider fossils, human extinction, and seemingly ranch!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/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at [email protected]!Anthony's Stories This Week: Coca-Cola: https://www.themarysue.com/new-ai-generated-coke-flavor-is-predictably-bad/Supercontinent: https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/26/world/supercontinent-earth-intl-scli-climate-scn/index.htmlAlex's Stories This Week: Spider: https://www.sciencealert.com/fossil-of-a-giant-trapdoor-spider-found-in-australia-and-just-look-at-itRanch: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a45360156/heinz-ketchup-seemingly-ranch/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 263Move! That! Bus! Plus the art of nothing at all
In this week's episode, we talk about lifting buses, empty art, reverse déjà vu, and zombie ants!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/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at [email protected]!Alex's Stories This Week:Bus: https://apnews.com/article/bus-lifted-berlin-man-trapped-e5a7620c1544afd9195cb2ef9dbabf75Déjà Vu: https://www.sciencealert.com/the-opposite-of-dj-vu-exists-and-its-even-more-uncannyAnthony's Stories This Week:Art: https://www.cnn.com/style/jens-haaning-kunsten-take-money-run/index.htmlAnts: https://gizmodo.com/scientists-found-zombie-switch-for-ant-brain-control-1850854287 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 262But can a pigeon go faster than a river of wine?
In this week's episode, we talk about pigeon speed, wine floods, smelly trash, and TV saving lives!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/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at [email protected]!Anthony's Stories This Week: Pigeon: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/yes-a-pigeon-is-still-faster-than-gigabit-fiber-internetTrash: https://www.thekitchn.com/hefty-pumpkin-spice-trash-bags-review-23577829Alex's Stories This Week: Wine: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/river-surplus-wine-roared-streets-small-town-portugal-rcna104540CPR: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Living/12-year-saves-drowning-man-credits-cpr-learned/story?id=103105670 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 261This orchestra has really gone to the dogs. Plus pessimization, mountweazels, and more!
In this week's episode, we talk about orchestra pups, brand new words, stress relief, and autumnal Frosties!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/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at [email protected]!Alex's Stories This Week: Dogs: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-66705222Anxiety: https://www.sciencealert.com/this-shape-shifting-ball-can-reduce-anxiety-by-75-experiment-showsAnthony's Stories This Week: Dictionary: https://www.dictionary.com/e/new-dictionary-words-fall-2023/Frosty: https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/06/business/wendys-pumpkin-frosty/index.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 260That's one way to move a bull. Also, how did this lemonade stand raise $17000 in a day?
In this week's episode, we talk about bull driving, generous kids, Whopper lawsuits, and magical oxygen!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/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at [email protected]!Anthony's Stories This Week: Bull: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/31/bull-car-riding-shotgun-nebraska-watusiWhopper: https://abc7.com/burger-king-lawsuit-size-of-whopper-whoppers-ads/13719647/Alex's Stories This Week: Lemonade: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/humankind/2023/08/25/5-year-old-lemonade-stand-raises-thousands-maui-wildfire-victims/70683978007/Oxygen: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-02713-3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 259An exciting baby animal, Van Leeuwen's latest weird flavor, and a gig for the avocado lover in your life
In this week's episode, we talk about rare antelopes, BBQ ice cream, avocado consultants, and unlabeled pickles!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/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at [email protected]!Alex's Stories This Week: Antelope: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/08/18/Brookfield-Zoo-addax-antelope-born/4311692389111/Avocado: https://www.foodandwine.com/shake-shack-hiring-a-chief-avocado-officer-here-s-how-to-apply-7644303Anthony's Stories This Week: Ice Cream: https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/uber-one-and-van-leeuwen-team-up-for-a-bbq-inspired-ice-cream-081823Pickles: https://pix11.com/news/it-doesnt-say-pickles-on-most-pickle-jars-why-is-that/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 258Leggo my liqueur! And what's with this weird dog?
In this week's episode, we talk about waffle juice, weird dogs, portable TVs, and far stars!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/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at [email protected]!Anthony's Stories This Week: Waffle: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/08/16/lifestyle/youll-have-leggo-this-eggo-if-youre-under-21/TV: https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/electronics/lg-stanbyme-goAlex's Stories This Week: Animal: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/08/17/mystery-animal-Hill-Country-Village-Texas-coyote-dog/7351692292473/Star: https://www.sciencealert.com/jwst-reveals-intriguing-new-details-about-earendel-the-farthest-star-ever-detected Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 257IJBOL at a small whale named Subway
In this week's episode, we talk about new slang, little whales, lots of meteors, and Subway, the person!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/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at [email protected]!Alex's Stories This Week: IJBOL: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/style/ijbol-lol-lmao.htmlMeteors: https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/08/world/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-2023-scn/index.htmlAnthony's Stories This Week: Whales: https://gizmodo.com/paleontologists-unearth-puny-basilosaurid-whale-1850724538Subway: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/subway-name-change-thousands-offered-change-name-for-free-sandwiches-rcna98762 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 256The heaviest animal to ever live and the biggest bonus to ever give
In this week's episode, we talk about Uno officers, big bonuses, bigger whales, and tick vaccines!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/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at [email protected]!Anthony's Stories This Week: Uno: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mattel-wants-to-pay-you-4444-a-week-to-be-an-uno-influencer/1100-6516486/Whale: https://gizmodo.com/massive-extinct-whale-heaviest-animal-ever-1850699258Alex's Stories This Week: Taylor Swift: https://people.com/taylor-swift-gives-bonuses-totaling-55-million-every-person-working-eras-tour-7568556Ticks: https://www.newsweek.com/lyme-disease-tick-vaccine-developed-1815809 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.