Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy

This week- Is an open fly and an open zipper the same thing? If you order a "wet mystery" at a diner, what are you having for lunch? Why is the abbreviation for a prescription Rx? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

How do sunflowers help clean up nuclear accidents? How did penguin poop help British scientists discover penguin colonies in Antarctica? Can a ferret die if it doesn't have sex? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Totally Useless Information is a radio show and podcast created by Nick Maiorano and Roy Locascio. Each week the hosts bring you crazy useless information that you thought you never needed to know. In the pilot episode, Nick and Roy present useless information about animals, expressions and food. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

This week- How did the witness protection program get started? What major sporing event is responsible for population growth? Plus, Nick & Roy interview more film makers from the Fort Meyers Film Festival. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

This week on the show- Who invented the corkscrew? What did Marlon Brando invent that changed the sound of Congo drums? Nick and Roy continue their series of interviews from the 2023 Fort Meyers Film Festival. Listen, laugh, and learn 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 18th 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 charcoal 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!

Today, Nick and Roy dedicate this week's show to the memory of the fallen soldiers of both the United States and Canada. Nick andRoy get Totally serious about the many fascinating facts about the military in Canada and the U.S. Find out how the stories behind the national anthems, and what is the difference between flags flying at half-mast and half-staff? Facts that will enlighten you as Nick and Roy pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives to ensure our freedom. www.Nickandroy.com

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.

Nick and Roy celebrate the Halloween holiday with totally useless Halloween information. Warning! It is not for the faint of heart. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

This week – Can you grow plants using lunar soil? What famous musician started out as a grave digger? Are butterflies still able to smell flowers? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

S7, Ep.4- This week on the show- Nick and Roy celebrate Oktoberfest with special guest, the "King of Oktoberfest", George Kash. Did Albert Einstein work at an Oktoberfest? Also, who is the largest manufacturer of tires in the world? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

This week on the show: What human protein is named after a Japanese video game character? Why are there 52 cards in a pack of playing cards? And, if you're going to see "a man about a horse", where are you going? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

S.7, Ep.2- Fashion, inventions and geography. Berto Rebelo of Manmade Brand joins Nick and Roy. They discuss comfy boxer briefs and the importance of chasing your dreams. Also on the show: if someone told you to butter their butt and call them a biscuit, would you be offended or flattered? What item of clothing sells the most around the world every year? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

Food, Cars & Fashion Welcome to Season 7! Registered Nutritionist Lianne Phillipson joins the show to talk about shish kabobs and corn dogs. Some other highlights: How Steve Jobs got away with never having a license plate on his car, and how throwing a hot dog at a police officer in Florida can get you arrested. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

This week on Totally Useless Information, Nick and Roy share some of their best bloopers and blunders of Season 6. What do tiddlywinks, mice, and poker have in common? Answer: This Episode! Please don't forget to tune in next week for an all-new Season 7.

Welcome to the "Summer Episodes", your chance to listen back to your favorite episodes. Nick and Roy celebrate 100 episodes of Totally Useless Information. Listen, laugh, and learn.

Welcome to the "Summer Episodes", your chance to listen back to your favorite episodes. Nick and Roy speak to world famous Australian-Italian comedian, Joe Avati. He shares some hilarious Italian customs. Plus, Nick and Roy explore geography, and explore some quirky inventions. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

Welcome to the "Summer Episodes", your chance to listen back to your favorite episodes. Special guest Eric Alper talks about one of the most expensive singles produced. Also, What do the Zombies and ZZ Top have in common? And, can brass really sterilize itself in eight hours? Special guest music publicist Eric Alper asks what song was one of the most expensive singles produced? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

Welcome to the "Summer Episodes", your chance to listen back to your favorite episodes. How was Scotchgard, the fabric protector, invented? How did the mini skirt become a fashion staple? And when did we start using surnames? Listen, laugh, and learn.

Welcome to the "Summer Episodes", your chance to listen back to your favorite episodes. Who holds the world record for removing and replacing a car engine? Is it better to squat or sit? The answer may change your life! Author Ronald Blumer explains. And, what is a "lederhosen heist"? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

This week on the show – Do humans hear the same with both ears? What does it mean for a man if his ring finger is longer than his index finger? Exactly how much straw can break a camel's back? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

This week on the show- Nick and Roy welcome special guest, Mark Towhey, former member of the Canadian Military. What is the proper way to salute? Did David Bowie really invent the game "Connect Four"? Can blood curdle when you're scared? Listen laugh and learn with Nick and Roy. www.nickandroy.com

This week on the show – What is a Superdollar? In what culture do people voluntarily agree to having coconuts smashed on their head? And, how are real maracas made? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. www.nickandroy.com

This week on the show – What fashion trend from the past is coming back? Special guest Taylor Kaye explains. Why was salt important to the Romans? Does a peace lily really absorb sound? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

This week on the show – How are Michael Jackson's red jacket in Thriller and Indiana Jones's hat in The Raiders of the Lost Arc related? Why has a company in Singapore used urine to make beer? And, did gladiatrices really exist? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy. Email us at www.nickandroy.com

This week Nick and Roy speak to world famous Australian-Italian comedian, Joe Avati. He shares some hilarious Italian customs. Plus, Nick and Roy explore geography, and explore some quirky inventions. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. Email us at www.nickandroy.com