Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy

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By: Nick Maiorano and Roy Lo Cascio

Totally Useless Information is a podcast and radio show created by Nick Maiorano and Roy Lo Cascio. Each week the hosts bring you crazy useless information that you thought you never needed to know. They have attracted audiences in more than 100 countries and can be heard on the iHeart Radio Network in Canada.

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Nick and Roy's Haunted House Halloween 2026
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This week- Nick and Roy make a pre-party paranormal pit stop after dark. They encounter two unexpected guests and a host of phantom facts from their crypts of curiosity. Go ahead, we dare you ... Listen. Laugh & Learn.  

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SCIENCE- ANIMALS- HISTORY
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10/24/2026

This week- what animal's heart can a small child swim through? Why do giraffes hum at night? Can horses burp? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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CARS- FASHION- ART
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10/17/2026

This week- what is the best-selling car in history? How long are you waiting at a red light in your lifetime? How much times does it take on average museum visitor to look a one single work of art? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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CONSTRUCTION- LAW- DREAMS
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10/10/2026

This week- Who are the highest paid conversation workers in the word? Where is it illegal to handle salmon suspiciously? How much oxygen supply do passengers have when the masks come down? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy.

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FASHION- MUSIC- TV
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10/03/2026

This week- can listening to music help your heart health? Where did cargo pants come from? What famous composer wrote the theme from Gilligan's Island TV show? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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FASHION- FOOD- MONEY
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09/27/2026

This week- where did the term "blue chip stocks come from"? How many t-shirts are there in the world? Where do the Japanese people stash their cash? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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TRAVEL- SEX- CONSTRUCTION
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09/19/2026

This week- Where is the world's most popular construction site located? What does it mean if you are fimbriated? How is AI helping construction sites? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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MUSIC- GARDEN- GAMES
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09/12/2026

This week- Why is there a "spare pants protocol" on the Price is Right game show? What is the oldest board game in the world? Do cows give more milk if they listen to music? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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COMPUTERS- LAW- GARDEN
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09/05/2026

This week-Is your fish stealing your Wi-Fi signal? Why does Wyoming small so bad? How much does the average computer mouse travel over the course of a year? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy.

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HISTORY- INVENTIONS- CARS
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08/29/2026

This week- Nick & Roy welcome back Sean Shapiro, the former Tik Tok traffic cop. Are skateboards legal on roads? What famous author has his manuscript eaten by his dog? Do you have a junk drawer? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you by Tom's Place in Toronto. The Summer Blowout Sale

 


LAW- TV- MONEY
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08/22/2026

This week- What would happen if you folded a US dollar 4,000 times? How much money in coins are collected from bins at airport security? Where would you be charged with a misdemeanor if you hold a greased pig contest? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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HORROR- MONEY- SCIENCE
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08/15/2026

This week- What purpose do our ear lobes serve? How any stomachs do ants have? How far would you go to recover $4,000, If your dog ate it? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy.

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SEX- TRAVEL- INVENTIONS
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08/08/2026

This week- What is the leading cause of passport application delays? Will wearing socks in the bedroom enhance the experience? Does jet lag affect women slightly more than men? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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MONEY- SPORTS- WORDS
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08/01/2026

This week- Are you a frequent user of word grubber? How fast does a Zamboni go? What country uses horsehair to secure its currency? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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COMPUTERS- LAW - GARDEN
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07/25/2026

 This week- Do plants communicate with other plants? How loud are police sirens? When was autocorrect inverted invented? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy

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CARS- GAMES- TRAVEL
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07/18/2026

This week - What's the secret behind hotel pillows? Why did BMW recall its first GPS systems? How do pilots use the seatbelt sign as a way to communicate with the flight crew? And ... we introduce a new topic!  Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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ART- SCIENCE- GEOGRAPHY
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07/11/2026

This week – What smells like rum and tastes like raspberries that is not food-related?  Where on Earth is the largest desert located? What type of wood helps keep Venice afloat? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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FASHION- SEX- SPORTS
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07/04/2026

This week- How much time do men and women spend deciding what to wear every day? How many facial muscles are used in a passionate kiss? Would you participate in the sport of extreme ironing on a mountainside? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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SEX - ART - TRAVEL
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06/27/2026

This week- What are the most items stolen from hotel rooms? Does airplane food really taste awful? What are the four stages of sex? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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ANIMALS- WORDS- MOVIES
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06/20/2026

This week- Why do elephants have beards? Why do otters hold each other's hands when they sleep? Which actor turn down a role of a blockbuster movie? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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GEOGRAPHY- FASHION- MONEY (ENCORE)
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06/13/2026

This week- Who started the tradition of wearing a white dress at your wedding. Where did the term "money laundering "come from? Can you fit Mt. Everest in the Mariana Trench? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy.

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GAMES- MUSIC- GARDEN
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06/06/2026

This week- Why is there a "spare pants protocol" on the Price is Right game show? What is the oldest board game in the world? Do trees talk to each other? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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HISTORY- SPORTS- FASHION
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05/30/2026

This week- Adam Bunch, @todreamsproject, returns with his annual Festival of Bizarre Toronto History. What are the secrets of Toronto's hidden tunnels? How many pounds of clothing does the average American throw away every year? Where do curling stones come from? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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HISTORY- CARS- INVENTIONS
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05/23/2026

This week- Nick & Roy welcome back Sean Shapiro, the former Tik Tok traffic cop. Are skateboards legal on roads? What famous author has his manuscript eaten by his dog? Do you have a junk drawer? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you by Tom's Place in Toronto. The Spring Suit Sale.

 


ART- FOOD-GARDEN (ENCORE)
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05/16/2026

This week- Rice Krispies snap, crackle pop, may have had a brother. What famous painter may have stolen the Mona Lisa? What popular sandwich was smuggled into space? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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CONSTRUCTION- FASHION- TRAVEL
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05/09/2026

This week- What is floating in construction? What is the "poor man's" plaster? Which airport is the holiest? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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MONEY- LAW- TV
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05/02/2026

This week- What would happen if you folded a US dollar 4,000 times? How much money in coins are collected from bins at airport security? Where would you be charged with a misdemeanor if you hold a greased pig contest? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

 Brought to you by Tom's Place in Toronto. The Spring Suit Sale.

 


WORDS- CARS- FOOD
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04/25/2026

This week- Are you using the dinglehopper correctly? How healthy is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? How much of a modern car is recyclable? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy.

 Brought to you by Tom's Place in Toronto. The Wonderful Wedding Contest.

 


HISTORY- ART- SCIENCE
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04/18/2026

This week- What is the most expensive photograph ever auctioned off? Does hair typically grow faster in warm weather? Did famous artist Vincent van Gogh ingest paint? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy.

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TRAVEL- SEX- INVENTIONS
TRAVEL- SEX- INVENTIONS episode artwork
04/11/2026

This week- What is the leading cause of passport application delays? Will wearing socks in the bedroom enhance the experience? Does jet lag affect women slightly more than men? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Brought to you by Tom's Place in Toronto. The Wonderful Wedding Contest.

 


ART- COMPUTERS- MUSIC (ENCORE)
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04/04/2026

This week is an encore presentation- Nick & Roy's special guest is Dr. David Gomez, accomplished musician, conductor, academic, educator, and global classical music industry business leader. Why were boys singing soprano at one time? Are there computers produced without internet access? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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WORDS- MONEY- SPORTS
03/28/2026

This week- Are you a frequent user of word grubber? How fast does a Zamboni go? What country uses horsehair to secure its currency? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

 Brought to you by Tom's Place in Toronto. The Wonderful Wedding Contest.

 


LAW- GARDEN- COMPUTERS
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03/21/2026

This week- Nick and Roy welcome spring! Do plants communicate with other plants? How loud are police sirens? When was autocorrect inverted invented? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy.

 Brought to you by Tom's Place in Toronto. The Wonderful Wedding Contest.

 


TRAVEL- CARS- GAMES
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03/14/2026

This week - What's the secret behind hotel pillows? Why did BMW recall its first GPS systems? How do pilots use the seatbelt sign as a way to communicate with the flight crew? And ... we introduce a new topic!  Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

 Brought to you by Tom's Place in Toronto. The Wonderful Wedding Contest.

 


GEOGRAPHY- SCIENCE- ART
GEOGRAPHY- SCIENCE- ART episode artwork
03/07/2026

This week – What smells like rum and tastes like raspberries that is not food-related?  Where on Earth is the largest desert located? What type of wood helps keep Venice afloat? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

 Brought to you by Tom's Place in Toronto. The Wonderful Wedding Contest.

 


SPORTS- SEX- FASHION
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02/28/2026

This week- How much time do men and women spend deciding on what to wear every day? How many facial muscles are used in a passionate kiss? Would you participate in the sport of extreme ironing on a mountainside? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

 Brought to you by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.

 


CONSTRUCTION- LAW- FOOD
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02/21/2026

This week-Why do lawyers have to pass the "bar "exam"? Where is it illegal to have a guerrilla ride in the back seat of a car? Could you use a bed of lettuce as a sleeping aid? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

 

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GARDEN- ANIMALS- WORDS
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02/14/2026

This week- Why is yelling "Gardy-loo" disgusting? Why is lettuce feeling sunny today? How do you measure the height of horses? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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SCIENCE- CARS- CUSTOMS
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02/07/2026

This week- Who created the arrow on your car's gas gage? What is quantum entanglement? In what country is wearing red underwear on New Year's Eve a popular tradition believed to bring good luck, love, prosperity? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

 

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MUSIC- MONEY- GAMES
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01/31/2026

This week- Where in the world is the world's oldest continuously operating bank? What is the most played game in the world? Did Beethoven really dip his head in cold water while composing music? Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy.

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