Best Useless Information Podcasts (2025)

This week- where did the term “blue chip stocks come from”? how many t-shirts are there in the world? Where do Japanese people stash their cash? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you by Tom’s Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, Check out Tom’s birthday sale.

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To Russia for Love - UI Podcast #242 47:49

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A British man hadn't seen his Russian wife for nearly five years. The Soviets repeatedly refused to allow him into the USSR, and they denied her request to leave. He became so desperate that he decided to risk his life to see her. Would he survive? There are two videos on YouTube about this story: Brian Grover Home at Last (1939) (British Pathé) - …

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Airlines, Weather, Robotaxis, Getting Old, Wifi Ovens, Language annoyances, and yummy Toad in the Hole 34:58

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The Two Brits are Malcolm Teasdale and Francis Carden. Recent flight delays and cancellations. Is Britain to blame for the bad weather? Taking a ride in a Waymo robotaxi Wi-Fi ovens British food you must try at least once: Toad in the Hole, Bubble and Squeak. Francis and his one annoying word that is spoken incorrectly in America. Football vs. Socc…

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Double Bubble Episode 243 - Too Much Sex 34:03

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One Pump Annie, Gang Bank International and X-Rated American IdolBy Gerk and Keek

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LAW- MUSIC- SEX 43:03

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This week- Who performed a concert 303 meters under water? Can smelling your partner’s scent reduce stress? Can a high-pitched voice shatter a wine glass? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you by Tom’s Place in Kensington Market in Toronto. Check out Tom’s birthday sale.

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Double Bubble Episode 242 - Face Farting 27:41

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C's Get Degrees, What's That Smell and To Trim or Not To TrimBy Gerk and Keek

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INVENTIONS- HISTORY- CARS 43:00

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This week- Which auto maker was the first to use six-digit odometers? Who was TV’s first megastar? What exactly is fox tossing? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you by Tom’s Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, Check out Tom’s birthday sale.

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GAMES-SPORTS-MONEY 43:01

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This week- Does Canadian money really smell like maple syrup? What is the longest anyone has ever had the hiccups? How did the sport of pickleball get its name? Listen, laugh, and learn wit Nick & Roy. Brought to you by Tom’s Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, Check out Tom’s birthday sale.

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The Denver Spiderman - UI Podcast #241 28:26

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In Denver, Colorado, in 1941, a man was found murdered in his own home. The most unusual part was that all of the doors and windows were locked from the inside. So, how was the killer able to make his getaway? You can listen to more of History Dispatches at https://historydispatches.com/ Images, links, and transcripts for this podcast can be founda…

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Nick and Roy with Adam Bunch- The Festival of Bizarre Toronto History 19:50

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Nick & Roy welcome Adam Bunch of the Festival of Bizarre Toronto. Adam is an award-winning storyteller who brings the history of Toronto and Canada to life. As the creator of the Festival of Bizarre Toronto History, Adam shares some of the bizarre stories from the city of Toronto's past. The festival is available to anyone online and in person if y…

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HISTORY-TV- SCIENCE 41:01

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This week- Nick & Roy welcome Adam Bunch of the Festival of Bizarre Toronto. Are the Muppets left or right-handed? Do humans glow in the dark? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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This week- How many metal parts are in the Eifel Tower? Where in the world can you be put in jail for 30 days if you flirt? Who invented the magnetic compass? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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Double Bubble Episode 241 - Trauma Mama 35:07

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A Little Bit of Pee, Poop Timing, Do You Measure Up? and All Our Love To MeganBy Gerk and Keek

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Retrocast 34 - UI Podcast #240 36:07

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A warning to stay away from people with blue eyes, Stanford students use ice nickels to pay for phone calls, the speed limit for automobiles is set at 2 mph, and much more! Images, links, and transcripts for this podcast can be found at https://uselessinformation.org/retrocast-34-podcast-240/ You can follow the Useless Information Podcast on these …

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Tara Cannistraci 56:34

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From cutting hair to cutting it on stage, we welcome Italian American comedian Tara Cannistraci to Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy.

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ANIMALS- CARS- FASHION 41:08

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This week - From cutting hair to cutting it on stage, we welcome to Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy, Italian American comedian Tara Cannistraci. Also, do platypuses have nipples? Who was the highest paid runway model in 2020? Listen. Laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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CUSTOMS- SCIENCE- MUSIC 40:57

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This week- Would you jump over a castrated bull? How many steps does an average person walk in their lifetime? Why do some South Koreans eat seaweed? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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Airport signs, language confusion, and a few words and phrases to help people become more bilingual. 30:57

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The Two Brits are Malcolm Teasdale and Francis Carden. More language wierdness from around the USA, including a unique passenger sign at Milwaukee Airport. The recombobulate theory. Wisconsin languages nuances. Some more English phrases to know about. Residence Class on planes AI, briefly How Bermuda has bastardized the English language. An example…

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Nick and Roy talk about Fort Myers Film Festival w/Eric Raddatz 20:14

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Nick and Roy speak with Eric Raddatz, executive director and founder of the Fort Myers Film Festival.

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Diamond Jim's Shack - UI Podcast #239 31:07

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A pristine view. A stubborn fisherman’s legacy. When wealth clashes with tradition, who wins? Dive into the gripping saga of Diamond Jim's Shack, where a simple fishing spot turns into a battleground between privilege and perseverance. Images, links, and transcripts for this podcast can be found at https://uselessinformation.org/diamond-jims-shack-…

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This week- What symbol on the keyboard was almost forgotten? Where did the piggy bank come from? How fast was the world’s first computer? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. www.nickandroy.com

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This week, how much beer can a brick absorb? Can pineapples make you more attractive? Can concrete self-heal? Listen laugh and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto. Join their Hike on Sunday, May 4 and support compassionate, expert care at Kensington Health, a not-for-profit community care lea…

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Butt-Breathing Turtles and YouTube History 4:42

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Ever wondered which animal can hold its breath longer than dolphins? Or what happened when Napoleon faced an unexpected enemy? Prepare for a whirlwind tour of the gloriously useless as we unpack history's oddest moments and nature's strangest adaptations. Today marks the anniversary of YouTube's humble beginnings. Back in 2005, the first video ever…

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Double Bubble Episode 240 - All Kinds Of Poop 27:20

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Poop Shy, Fart Poopers, No #2 When You're New and It's A Cynical WorldBy Gerk and Keek

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LAW- CARS- DREAMS 43:34

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This week on the show- Where is it is illegal to eat or drink in public? Why can’t you find an ATM in a library in California? Do birds dream? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto. Join their Hike on Sunday, May 4 and support compassionate, expert care at Kensington Health, …

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Double Bubble Episode 239 - The Sweetest Petey 52:33

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Goodbye Sweetie Petey, Larry the Controller, Tim the Mechanic and How To Be A GentlemanBy Gerk and Keek

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Retrocast 33 - UI Podcast #238 28:52

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The Titanic is supposedly unsinkable, a cat is jailed, clothing seems to instantly combust, shoes for postmen are designed to minimize dog bites, a tastier spinach, and much more! Images, links, and transcripts for this podcast can be found at https://uselessinformation.org/retrocast-33-podcast-238/ You can follow the Useless Information Podcast on…

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SCIENCE- FASHION- SPORTS 43:36

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This week on the show- what weather phobias do you suffer from? Do identical twins have the same fingerprints? Would you pay an arm and a leg for one-legged jeans? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto. Join their Hike on Sunday, May 4 and support compassionate, expert care a…

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EWW GROSS - Bathroom Breaks, Farts and Booger Walls ? 6:35

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Welcome back to That's Interesting. This episode is all about the gross and the yuck. If you enjoy the content please consider donating to the show at: https://ko-fi.com/thatsinterestingwithmeaghan Thanks MFBy Meaghan Franchi

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Double Bubble Episode 238 - Rectal Passengers 41:30

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Trauma Dumping, Golden Showers, Tossed Salads and Keek is Not FineBy Gerk and Keek

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WORDPLAY - Oxymorons, Acronyms, and Slang 8:48

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Welcome back to That's Interesting !! This episode is all about some of the more unusual wording in our language. If you enjoy the content please consider donating to the show at https://ko-fi.com/thatsinterestingwithmeaghan Thank you. MF.By Meaghan Franchi

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This week on the show- what is the #1 board game sold in the world? How many licks does it take to get to the centre of a Tootsie Pop? How did the Three Musketeers candy bar get its name? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.

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Rent-A-Wife - UI Podcast #237 57:49

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Need help? Try renting a wife! They would do anything from A to Z, except for X! A true story from the early 1980s in which some ambitious women decided to market what they did best: being a wife. Includes an interview with Jane Hanne Nevensmith, who ran a successful Rent-A-Wife business in Massachusetts. The 2022 interview with Jane Nevensmith men…

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This week on the show- what water animals live in water, but can drown? Is it true that bananas have hands and fingers? Do plants respond to sound? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.

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Season 2 Episode 5 -This episode will make your head explode with useless trivia about taxes, basketball, and meat dresses. 7:25

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We journey through entertaining but useless knowledge, from bizarre tax facts to NCAA basketball origins and Lady Gaga's remarkable rise to fame. • The first federal income tax from 1913 started at just 1% for incomes over $3,000 and 6% for incomes above $500,000 • Early tax forms were only one page long, compared to today's complex documents • The…

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SCAMS - The "Confidence Man", Ponzi Schemes and How the Media Was Completely Duped 9:42

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Welcome back to That's Interesting. This episode is all about scams and scam artists. If you enjoy the content please consider donating to the show at: https://ko-fi.com/thatsinterestingwithmeaghan Thanks MFBy Meaghan Franchi