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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. Brought to you in part by Tom’s Place – 190 Baldwin Street in the heart of Kensington Market in Toronto.

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This week- Do cows have best friends? What famous actor almost became a Backstreet Boy? Why is engine oil used in food photography? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

Brought to you in part by Tom’s Place in the heart of Toronto’s Kensington Market.

Nick & Roy ring in 2024 with some of their New Year’s Eve memories. Also, why do Spaniards eat grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve? What do human fingerprints and lion whisker holes have in common? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year

Welcome to Nick & Roy’s Totally Useless Christmas Party. Special guests include Richard Crouse of “Pop Life” and Last Call with Richard Crouse Podcasts”, He shares useless pop life information and also reveals the origins of some Christmas drinks. Lianne Phillipson of “Eat This” Podcast shares useless food traditions from years past. IHeart radio’s Science Correspondent, Dan Riskin offers useless information about reindeer and why their noses are cold. Listen, laugh and be merry. Merry Christmas from Nick & Roy.

This week-  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. 

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This week – Senior climatologist at Environment Canada, David Phillips, returns to the airwaves to educate and entertain us with his favourite weather stories.  Also, Do palm trees come from Florida? The answer will amaze you! Listen. Laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

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This week Nick and Roy celebrate 100 episodes of Totally Useless Information. Listen, laugh, and learn.
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Today, Nick and Roy dedicate this week’s show to the memory of the fallen soldiers of both the United States and Canada.   Nick and Roy 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- What was the first song to ever be performed in space? What do 2 woman’s names, a vegetable and a gangsta rapper have in common? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy.
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