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Knick Knack News is a comedy news podcast where two people who don't know anything about actual journalism chat about interesting, funny, or bizarre news stories we found online that week!

Knick Knack News


    • Dec 22, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 291 EPISODES

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    Latest episodes from Knick Knack News

    Your new favorite Christmas traditions: Elf in NYC and opossum in a tree

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 23:37


    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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!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.

    Ba da ba ba ba, it's a waking nightmare

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 26:31


    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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!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.

    Don't worry, this title wasn't written by an AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 25:05


    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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!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.

    Raise your hand if you have Thanksgiving leftovers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 26:36


    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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!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.

    After all this time, this book club has no idea what they read

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 19:17


    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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!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.

    What exactly IS pickle ketchup? Plus, how many chopsticks can you fit in a beard?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 30:50


    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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!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.

    Some pumpkins are giant, some pumpkins are Taylor Swift

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 27:47


    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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!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.

    Sea murderer or decorative shark? Why not both?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 24:52


    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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!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.

    This is the spiciest pepper to EVER exist! Plus, can these special sound waves treat cancer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 31:51


    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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!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.

    You won't believe this crazy fair food! Plus Toys R Us is BACK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 14:07


    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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!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.

    The Nobel Prize goes viral! Plus some special space dust

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 24:10


    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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!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.

    The Coca-Cola of the future and the giant spider of the past

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 27:45


    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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!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.

    Move! That! Bus! Plus the art of nothing at all

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 30:38


    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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!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.

    But can a pigeon go faster than a river of wine?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 20:43


    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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!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.

    This orchestra has really gone to the dogs. Plus pessimization, mountweazels, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 23:19


    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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!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.

    That's one way to move a bull. Also, how did this lemonade stand raise $17000 in a day?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 27:32


    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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!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.

    An exciting baby animal, Van Leeuwen's latest weird flavor, and a gig for the avocado lover in your life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 23:51


    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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!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.

    Leggo my liqueur! And what's with this weird dog?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 28:26


    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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!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.

    IJBOL at a small whale named Subway

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 21:41


    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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!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.

    The heaviest animal to ever live and the biggest bonus to ever give

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 23:54


    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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!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.

    Why would a city DO this? And why would Skittles do this??

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 24:07


    In this week's episode, we talk about crisscross roads, your new sandwich name, goofy websites, and mustard Skittles!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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!Alex's Stories This Week: Traffic: https://www.euronews.com/next/2023/07/26/inventive-or-stupid-french-village-disorients-drivers-with-crisscrossed-white-linesTiny Awards: https://tinyawards.netAnthony's Stories This Week: Subway: https://www.mashed.com/1349533/name-change-free-subway-forever/Skittles: https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/frenchs-launches-limited-edition-mustard-flavored-skittles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    An underwater volcano covered in... eggs? And now robots are doing surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 27:31


    In this week's episode, we talk about volcano eggs, surgery bots, new emoji, and a fair-ly odd job!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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!Anthony's Stories This Week: Volcano: https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/volcanos/scientists-discover-ancient-underwater-volcano-is-still-active-and-covered-in-up-to-a-million-giant-eggsEmoji: https://blog.emojipedia.org/new-emojis-in-2023/Alex's Stories This Week: Surgery: https://medicine.wustl.edu/news/first-robotic-liver-transplant-in-u-s-performed-by-washington-university-surgeons/Fairs: https://www.travelandleisure.com/get-paid-to-visit-iconic-midwestern-state-fairs-how-to-apply-7560817 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Giant snakes on the loose, plus the ultimate cheeseburger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 19:51


    In this week's episode, we talk about stacks of cheese, emoji agreements, slippery snakes, and avocado bots!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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!Alex's Stories This Week: Cheeseburger: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/07/12/thailand-Burger-King-real-cheeseburger-20-slices-American-cheese/6121689179090/Python: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/07/11/Los-Angeles-Chatsworth-python-Big-Mama/6631689095599/Anthony's Stories This Week: Emoji: https://gizmodo.com/thumbs-up-emoji-official-contract-agreement-court-1850614683Avocados: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2023/07/12/chipotle-autocado-guacmole-production-robot/70405904007/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sriracha is selling for HOW much? At least now you can eat plastic!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 21:31


    In this week's episode, we talk about expensive sauce, edible packaging, flying cars, and too many hot dogs!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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!Anthony's Stories This Week: Sriracha: https://gizmodo.com/sriracha-prices-explode-on-ebay-amid-year-long-shortage-1850606491Flying Cars: https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/03/tech/flying-car-faa/index.htmlAlex's Stories This Week: Plastic: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-748532Hot Dog: https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/07/04/nathans-hot-dog-joey-chestnut-wins-miko-sudo/4331688501363/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Missing dog is finally "herd" from again, plus a watch can apparently save your life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 21:22


    In this week's episode, we talk about safe dogs, life-saving tech, universal kindness, and expensive trips!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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!Alex's Stories This Week: Dog: https://www.khq.com/news/dog-ejected-from-car-during-sunday-crash-found-on-sheep-farm-herding-sheep/article_fc15bfe6-c805-11eb-ae68-7fb69c0af0d6.htmlHelp: https://phys.org/news/2023-04-human-tendency-universal.htmlAnthony's Stories This Week: Watch: https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/06/19/apple-watch-saves-woman-from-a-high-risk-blood-clotSpace: https://news.yahoo.com/virgin-galactic-sets-dates-first-094218833.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Reddit goes DARK, plus LEGO witches, hours of dancing, and beach bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 21:09


    In this week's episode, we talk about Hocus Pocus LEGOs, a 127 hour dance marathon, bears on the beach, and a Reddit revolt!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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!Anthony's Stories This Week: LEGO: https://gizmodo.com/lego-ideas-hocus-pocus-set-price-release-date-details-1850529326Bears: https://www.cnn.com/travel/travel-bear-swimming-florida-beach/index.htmlAlex's Stories This Week: Dance: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/06/14/india-Guinness-World-Records-longest-dance-marathon/8301686773474/Reddit: https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/12/tech/reddit-blackout/index.htmlAnd a Reddit update: https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/14/tech/reddit-blackout/index.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 249: Mosquito repellent, Barbie pink, space solar, vegan Taco Bell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 18:27


    In this week's episode, we talk about super effective spray, a pink shortage, solar energy from space, and plant-based Crunchwraps!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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!Alex's Stories This Week: Mosquito: https://www.euronews.com/next/2023/06/06/scientists-have-developed-a-super-repellent-that-can-stop-99-of-mosquitos-from-biting-yourSolar: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-beam-solar-power-from-space-to-earth-in-world-firstAnthony's Stories This Week: Pink: https://gizmodo.com/barbie-movie-pink-paint-shortage-warner-bros-1850504628Crunchwrap: https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/07/business/taco-bell-vegan-crunchwrap/index.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 248: Spider venom, wheelie bin, Pando sounds, energy from air

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 20:49


    In this week's episode, we talk about changing toxins, speeding garbage, tree noise, and humid energy!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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!Anthony's Stories This Week: Spider: https://www.sciencealert.com/the-worlds-deadliest-spider-can-tweak-its-venom-depending-its-moodTree: https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/plants/listen-to-the-sounds-of-pando-the-largest-living-tree-in-the-worldAlex's Stories This Week: Trash: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/06/01/Guinness-World-Records-fastest-wheelie-bin/3421685631921/Air: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-find-a-way-to-harvest-clean-energy-from-nothing-but-air Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 247: Seven Wonders record, brain implant, left sounds, generative Photoshop

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 25:02


    In this week's episode, we talk about wonderful travel, treating paralysis, sounds from the left, and automatic Photoshop!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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!Alex's Stories This Week: Wonders: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2023/05/18/new-guinness-world-record-travel-seven-wonders-week/70232560007/Left: https://www.sciencealert.com/the-human-brain-shows-a-weird-preference-for-sounds-from-the-leftAnthony's Stories This Week: Paralysis: https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/24/health/walk-after-paralysis-with-implant-scn/index.htmlPhotoshop: https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/23/23734821/photoshop-generative-ai-fill-tool-adobe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 246: Wienermobile, underwater record, flavored ketchup, driving dog

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 17:41


    In this week's episode, we talk about the newly dubbed Frankmobile, living in the sea, "enhanced" sauces, and driving dogs!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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!Anthony's Stories This Week: Wienermobile: https://www.9news.com/article/news/nation-world/oscar-mayer-wienermobile-new-name/507-31e3648a-7252-42a9-8fb5-4616847cc37fKetchup: https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/17/business/kraft-heinz-dispenser-remix/index.htmlAlex's Stories This Week: Underwater: https://apnews.com/article/florida-environment-education-underwater-record-1b7657c223a738c7a7b6b129dc4a928bDog: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/05/15/colorado-dui-dog-drivers-seat/70221021007/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 245: Bumblebee cake pops, New Jersey meteorite, Zillennials, Wendy's AI

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 20:51


    In this week's episode, we talk about confusing cake pops, home-invading meteorites, a new generation, and artificial fast food intelligence!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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!Alex's Stories This Week: Cake Pops: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a43864088/starbucks-bumblebee-cake-pop/Zillennials: https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/10/health/what-are-zillennials-wellness/index.htmlAnthony's Stories This Week: Meteorite: https://gizmodo.com/possible-meteorite-crashes-through-roof-of-new-jersey-h-1850425697Wendy's: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/may/10/wendys-ai-chatbot-drive-thru Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 244: Cat tracker, Zoom parrots, plesiosaur meal, world's oldest tree

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 19:05


    In this week's episode, we talk about tracking your cat, parrots on Zoom, plesiosaur food, and the oldest tree in the world!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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!Anthony's Stories This Week: Cats: https://www.engadget.com/tiles-latest-accessory-helps-track-your-cat-095531840.htmlPlesiosaurs: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article274654876.htmlAlex's Stories This Week: Parrots: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/04/27/researchers-teach-parrots-video-calls/2411682606102/Trees: https://www.sciencealert.com/a-cypress-in-chile-could-soon-break-the-record-for-worlds-oldest-tree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 243: Plastic-eating fungus, square wheel bicycle, wholesome eagle, soda bear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 19:20


    In this week's episode, we talk about hungry fungus, square wheels, an eagle caretaker, and thirsty bears!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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!Alex's Stories This Week: Fungus: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-15/plastic-eating-fungi-discovery-raises-hopes-for-recycling-crisis/102219310Eagle: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bald-eagle-rockbaby-orphan-eaglet-missouri/Anthony's Stories This Week: Bicycle: https://gizmodo.com/square-wheeled-bicycle-bike-pedal-tank-wheels-the-q-1850332349Bear: https://www.cleveland19.com/2023/04/19/bear-downs-69-cans-soda-after-breaking-into-womans-car/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 242: Webb supernova, Korean Ferris wheel, hot dog wedding, misophonia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 26:42


    In this week's episode, we talk about pretty explosions, giant wheels, wiener weddings, and chewing sounds!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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!Anthony's Stories This Week: Supernova: https://gizmodo.com/webb-telescope-cassiopeia-a-supernova-hubble-images-1850312827Weddings: https://www.today.com/food/news/oscar-mayer-wienermobile-wedding-chapel-rcna78738Alex's Stories This Week: Wheel: https://mymodernmet.com/seoul-ring-hubless-ferris-wheel/Misophonia: https://www.sciencealert.com/misophonia-turns-out-to-be-way-more-common-than-we-thought Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 241: Ocean garbage, cartwheeling snakes, liquid on planes, dinosaur lips

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 24:23


    In this week's episode, we talk about ocean plastic, cartwheeling snakes, airport security, and dinosaur kisses!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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!Alex's Stories This Week: Plastic: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/ocean-cleanup-200000-kilograms-plastic-pacific-oceanAirports: https://www.travelmarketreport.com/News/articles/London-City-Airport-Becomes-First-Major-UK-Airport-to-Drop-Liquid-Carry-on-RuleAnthony's Stories This Week: Snake: https://gizmodo.com/dwarf-reed-snake-cartwheels-away-from-danger-1850299640Lips: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/30/science/lips-tyrannosaurus-rex-dinosaur.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 240: Mammoth meatballs, OTC Naloxone, new Emoji, Asiatic cheetahs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 17:52


    In this week's episode, we talk about weird meatballs, life-saving drugs, pink hearts, and Asian big cats!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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!Anthony's Stories This Week: Mammoth: https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/28/world/mammoth-meatballs-cultured-meat-climate-scn/index.htmlEmoji: https://blog.emojipedia.org/ios-16-4-emoji-changelog/Alex's Stories This Week: Narcan: https://apnews.com/article/narcan-naloxone-overdose-opioids-9ad693795ce31e3a867a4dd4b65dbde8Cheetahs: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-65113651 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 239: Anxiety blood test, Apple Music Classical, new Taco Bell, close asteroid

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 19:34


    In this week's episode, we talk about bloodborne anxiety, classical streaming, new Taco Bell, and an asteroid heading for us!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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!Alex's Stories This Week: Anxiety: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-have-developed-a-blood-test-for-anxietyTaco Bell: https://www.eatthis.com/taco-bell-adding-menu-items-march-2023Anthony's Stories This Week: Classical: https://lifehacker.com/you-should-pre-order-apple-music-classical-today-1850212685Asteroid: https://mashable.com/article/newly-discovered-asteroid-could-hit-eart-but-not-really Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 238: Frozen bear, Florida alligator attack, ranch ice cream, & CO2 baking soda

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 20:11


    In this week's episode, we talk about dissecting a fully-preserved permafrost bear, a rude alligator neighbor, condiments as ice cream, and dumping baking soda in the sea!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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!Anthony's Stories This Week: Bear: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/researchers-examine-3500-year-old-brown-bear-preserved-in-siberian-permafrost-180981747/Ranch: https://www.foodandwine.com/van-leeuwen-launched-a-hidden-valley-ranch-ice-cream-7252820Alex's Stories This Week: Alligator: https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/florida-man-attacked-by-alligator-after-hearing-noise-opening-front-door/CO2: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-64886116 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 237: Doubling Down on KFC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 19:35


    In this week's episode, we talk about new words, double chicken, solar canals, and the origins of life!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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!Alex's Stories This Week: Dictionary: https://www.dictionary.com/e/new-dictionary-words-winter-2023/Solar Panels: https://gizmodo.com/solar-panels-over-canals-california-save-water-energy-1850100131Anthony's Stories This Week: Chicken: https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/01/business/kfc-double-down-return/index.htmlAsteroid: https://gizmodo.com/organic-molecules-ryugu-asteroid-jaxa-hayabusa2-1850163929 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 236: Meteors are Bigger in Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 21:26


    In this week's episode, we talk about galaxies that break our understanding of the cosmos, taking balloons to space, and the oiliest coffee. Plus Marc sent us a story about a big meteor crashing into a big state!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 knickknacknews@gmail.com!Anthony's Stories This Week: Galaxies: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/feb/22/universe-breakers-james-webb-telescope-detects-six-ancient-galaxiesStarbucks: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a43023766/starbucks-olive-oil-drinks/Alex's Stories This Week: Balloon: https://apnews.com/article/spacex-technology-science-japan-business-ef389bc97ef0021f9631362740d30e66Meteor (Thanks Marc!): https://www.fox4news.com/news/piece-of-1000-pound-meteor-that-hit-the-ground-in-texas-located Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 235: Putting Internet Explorer Out to Pasture

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 18:12


    In this week's episode, we talk about birds coming back, browsers going away, 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.Alex's Story This Week: Storks: https://www.npr.org/2023/02/14/1157052550/wood-stork-endangered-species-listAnthony's Story This Week: Chocolate: https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/15/uk/chocolate-egg-thief-scli-gbr-intl/index.htmlBreaking News: Michael Jordan: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2023/02/15/michael-jordan-donates-10-million-make-wish-60th-birthday/11262696002/Internet Explorer: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/rip-internet-explorer-microsoft-kills-off-legacy-browser/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 234: Shpreading Shrooms

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 22:59


    In this week's episode, we talk about deadly mushrooms, kid geniuses, 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.Anthony's Story This Week: Mushroom: https://www.sciencealert.com/worlds-deadliest-mushroom-changed-how-it-reproduces-as-it-spreads-across-the-usAlex's Story This Week: Genius: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/feb/05/nine-year-old-boy-graduates-high-school-david-balogunBreaking News: Pizza: https://www.ksl.com/article/50575459/national-pizza-day-2023-some-absurd-facts-about-pizzaNoodles: https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/research-and-discoveries-articles/pediatric-burn-study Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 233: Dodo a Go-Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 21:47


    In this week's episode, we talk about undoing extinction, liquid robots, 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.Alex's Story This Week: Dodo: https://www.sciencealert.com/a-billion-dollar-biotech-company-plans-to-bring-the-dodo-back-to-lifeAnthony's Story This Week: Robot: https://newatlas.com/materials/robot-shape-shifting-matter-solid-liquid/Breaking News: Baileys: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a42736919/baileys-vanilla-mint-shake/Grubhub: https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/01/business/grubhub-child-one-thousand-dollar-order/index.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 232: Mars Bears All

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 19:47


    In this week's episode, we talk about space bears, forced staring, 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.Anthony's Story This Week: Mars: https://gizmodo.com/bear-face-on-mars-craters-1850030293Alex's Story This Week: Eye Contact: https://www.polygon.com/23571376/nvidia-broadcast-eye-contact-aiBreaking News: Bear: https://jezebel.com/who-is-she-colorado-bear-knows-its-angles-takes-hu-1850032236Turkey: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/01/26/turkey-terrorizes-Minnesota-neighborhood-Coon/6961674768140/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 231: Ow, My Procrastination

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 23:46


    In this week's episode, we talk about putting things off, Baja sauce, 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.Alex's Story This Week: Procrastination: https://theconversation.com/procrastination-is-linked-to-poor-health-new-study-197332Anthony's Story This Week: Eggs: https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/18/world/dinosaurs-nest-eggs-india-discovery-scn/index.htmlBreaking News: Madonna: https://people.com/music/madonna-announces-more-celebration-tour-dates-due-to-overwhleming-demand/Baja Blast: https://ktla.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/nationworld/mountain-dew-releases-new-hot-sauce-flavor/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 230: Little Lizard in the Big City

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 25:30


    In this week's episode, we talk about city lizards, fingertip pressure, 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.Anthony's Story This Week: Lizards: https://www.npr.org/2023/01/10/1148150056/forest-lizards-genetically-morphed-citiesAlex's Story This Week: Pressure: https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/ces-2023-unveils-calibration-free-fingertip-blood-pressure-monitor/Breaking News: Starry: https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/11/business/starry-launch-sierra-mist/index.htmlCans: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/01/11/czechrepublic-Guinness-World-Records-most-drink-cans-ripped-teeth-one-minute/5921673471034/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 229: Our Live* Coverage of CES 2023!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 29:59


    In this week's episode, we talk about accessible gaming, bendable laptops, 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.Alex's Story This Week: Accessibility: https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-announces-project-leonardo-an-accessibility-controller-kit-for-ps5Anthony's Story This Week: Laptop: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/01/lenovos-yoga-book-9i-is-an-unprecedented-laptop-for-people-who-hate-foldables/Breaking News: Avatar: https://www.ign.com/articles/james-cameron-avatar-3-will-feature-fire-naviCars: https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/05/business/bmw-vision-dee/index.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 228: Waving at an Asteroid

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 33:17


    In this week's episode, we talk about radio waves, year records, 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.Anthony's Story This Week: Asteroid: https://gizmodo.com/haarp-asteroid-radio-waves-science-1849932048Alex's Stories This Week: Records: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2022/12/13/10-oddest-Guinness-World-Records-of-2022-listicle/9521670799798/Deep Sea: https://mashable.com/article/deep-sea-ocean-discoveries-2022Breaking News: Avatar: https://variety.com/2022/film/news/avatar-the-way-of-water-billion-dollar-box-office-1235473320/Edie Falco: https://variety.com/2022/film/news/edie-falco-shot-avatar-2-four-years-before-release-1235465720/Hippo: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2022/12/28/Richmond-Zoo-pygmy-hippo-names/2311672259908/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 227: Deck the Halls with Knick Knack News

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 21:10


    In this week's special Christmas episode, we talk about bad Santas, tracking Santa, skiing Santas, 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.Alex's Stories This Week: Santas: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-64082342Dinner: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-64063387Skiing: https://apnews.com/article/maine-246a5203278ae4c78d00577c4c04b819Anthony's Stories This Week: Tracking: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/holidays/wheres-santa-tracking-saint-nicks-sleigh-on-christmas-eve/3061507/Mariah: https://americansongwriter.com/mariah-careys-annual-earnings-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you/Cards: https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/man-accidentally-prints-neighbours-dental-x-ray-on-90-christmas-cards-internet-in-splits-3632567 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 226: Nuclear Confusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 24:57


    In this week's episode, we talk about big energy, awkward auctions, 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.Anthony's Story This Week: Fusion: https://www.cnet.com/science/major-energy-breakthrough-milestone-achieved-in-us-fusion-experiment/Alex's Story This Week: Twitter: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/dec/13/twitter-hq-office-auction-itemsBreaking News: Asteroid: https://www.space.com/christmas-asteroid-challenge-starts-tonight-dec-14-2022Meteors: https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/13/world/geminids-meteor-shower-december-scn/index.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    KKN Episode 225: ChatGPT, Suggest an Episode Title

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 20:37


    In this week's episode, we talk about chatty robots, ducky dinos, 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.Alex's Story This Week: Chatbot: https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/why-everyones-obsessed-with-chatgpt-a-mindblowing-ai-chatbot/Anthony's Story This Week: Dinosaur: https://www.popsci.com/science/velociraptor-dino-dive-duck/Breaking News: Unicorn: https://apnews.com/article/oddities-california-los-angeles-8b6f255888d6ff4977e6f37674925101Asteroid: https://www.vice.com/en/article/3adwkb/this-interactive-map-will-show-you-screwed-you-are-if-were-hit-by-an-asteroid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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