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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.
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.
From cutting hair to cutting it on stage, we welcome Italian American comedian Tara Cannistraci to Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy.
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.
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
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 leader that provides specialized services including Hospice and Palliative Care. Register for the walk today at kensingtonhealth.org/hike
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, a not-for-profit community care leader that provides specialized services including Hospice and Palliative Care. Register for the walk today at kensingtonhealth.org/hike
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 at Kensington Health, a not-for-profit community care leader that provides specialized services including Hospice and Palliative Care. Register for the walk today at kensingtonhealth.org/hike.
Interview with Nick Roy, a crime analyst based in the US, and host of the NIRO Knowledge podcast, who talked to me about the challenges in crime analysis. Watch full interview here: https://www.policesciencedr.com/27-nick-roy-iv
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.
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.
This week- where in the world is it illegal to walk around naked? Who wrote the song “I Write the Songs”? The answer will surprise you! WHO was the first woman to take the bar exam? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy www.nickandroy.com Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.
This week – Nick & Roy welcome iHeart Radio's Richard Crouse to talk about horror movies. What was the first horror movie to feature a working toilet? Is Kosher salt Kosher? Do chickens dream? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.
This week- Where is the foggiest place on earth? Who was the first person to invent the gasoline car? What fruit did the wealthy people of the past purchase? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.
This week- how much concrete is produced every year? How did some of the world's currencies get their name? How much does 1 million dollars in $100 bills weigh? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.
This week- In what country is it an insult to the chef if you ask for salt? where in the world can a pregnant woman pee in a policeman's hat, on purpose. When were the craters on the moon created? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.
This week- In what state is it illegal to ride an ugly horse? How much money did Tom Hanks earn for making “Forest Gump” and where is the world's smallest volcano located? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.
This week- In which country could get you jailtime if you forget your wife's birthday? Where did the expression “to testify” come from? When was the first webcam invented? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.
This week- Are figs considered to be vegan? What is the fastest way to cool down a hot car? Does your Jeep have easter eggs? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.
This week on the show- Nick & Roy introduce a new topic- construction and architecture. How many nails do you need to build a 1,200 sq. Ft. home? What land mammal has the most teeth? Why do you lose your hearing when you yawn? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.
It the annual 'best of' and bloopers episode. Nick & Roy look back at some of the funniest moments from the past five years. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.
Nick and Roy continue the tradition of bringing you a Totally Useless Christmas show. This year they find out how the holidays are celebrated around the world. Also, what Christmas song is dangerous to drive to? You may be surprised. How much will the gifts in the song "12 Days of Christmas" set you back? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Merry Christmas! Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.
The week- if you created a sitzmark, what exactly happened? Who is credited at the father of the computer? Is it safe to hold your pee? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.
This week on the show- Nick & Roy speak to Canadian radio legend John Donabie about his in-depth interview with John Lennon. Also, in what country do people sleep on graves to communicate with their loved ones? How many coins can you put in a 4-litre jar? Listen, Laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.
This week on the show- can astronauts whistle on the moon? Which planet in our solar system is not named after a god or goddess? What is the world record for removing and replacing a car engine? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by Pete's Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.
This week- Is there wood is space? What movie sent Sylester Stallone to the hospital? Can pine trees tell if it's about to rain? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by Pete's Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.
This week- what place is the #1 distributor of mushrooms in the world? Which NHL team does not have a mascot? What are some of the names used to describe underwear? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by Pete's Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.
This week on the show- Was Cinderella's slippers always made of glass? Why did men used to wear powdered wigs? How do penguins propose to their significant other? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by Pete's Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.
This week – If you are a phillumenist, what are you are collecting? Who is responsible for the vulcanization of tires? Which became the first state to issue a driver's license to a self driving car? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by Pete's Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.
This week- What did Mark Twain invent that women use everyday? Why is the U.S. 100-dollar bill called a “c note”. What non-coffee product was sold in a Starbucks? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by Pete's Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls
This week- Nick & Roy welcome Rino Mancini from Pete's Pizza to celebrate pizza month in October. Troy Burtch from Great Lakes Brewery talks about beer to commemorate Canadian Beer Day on October 9th. Also, can a hippopotamus swim? What continent is wider than the moon? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by Pete's Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.
This week- What famous musicians wrote or performed TV theme songs? Do most people prefer the lights on or off during lovemaking? Who holds the record for making over 800 tv commercials? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by Pete's Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.
This week- Which institution of higher education in the U.S., has the highest number of presidential alumni? Where did the blazer jacket come from? Why did Lady Godiva really ride on a horse in the nude? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by Pete's Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.
Episode: 231 Released on September 16, 2024 Description: NIRO Knowledge and NIRO Crime Analysis creator, Nicholas (Nick) Roy, joins us this week to discuss his unique journey into the analytical and teaching world. From playing around with computers in the 80s, Nick had always had a knack for technology and quick learning. He started his law enforcement career as a police dispatcher where he stayed for 12+ years, and during that same time, worked as a records manager for 10+ years at a neighboring police department. As Nick worked for a smaller agency, he had the opportunity to double-up as their crime analyst, leveraging programs such as Microsoft Access, Excel, and PowerBI to his agency's advantage. Nick credits his success in the law enforcement analysis profession to those within Massachusetts Association of Crime Analysts (MACA) and the further connections he made through the International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA). Nick is currently an IT consultant for Umbral Technologies, and continues to give back to the community through a myriad of training he offers through NIRO Crime Analysis and other establishments. This episode contains the fan-favorite segment, Don't Be That Analyst. Rachael Songalewski (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-rachael-songalewski-leading-with-intention/) Karie Nordland (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-karie-nordland-the-record-setter/) Johnathan Sofley (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jonathan-sofley-just-say-no/) Michael Raney (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-michael-raney-think-outside-the-rms/) Patrick Servey (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-patrick-servey-analyst-as-a-resource/) CHALLENGE: There are Easter eggs in one of the tables of the Excel chapter that Jason wrote for the IACA textbook. First-person to email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $75 gift card from us. Happy hunting! *** Episode 6 of Cocktails & Crime Analysis - IACA Conference Preview - Presenters Edition https://youtu.be/FS6qqCQfcJI *** Name Drops: Carol Fitzgerald (00:04:55), Christopher Bruce (00:14:02), Dr. Laura Huey (00:26:05), Carolyn Cassidy (00:28:19) Public Service Announcements: Python (To purchase “Data Science for Crime Analysis with Python,” go to https://crimede-coder.com/store. Use promo code LEAP for $10 off either the ebook or paperback copy.) Kyle Stoker (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/kyle-stoker-the-training-connoisseur/) Related Links: https://www.niroca.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/niro-knowledge/id1494063151 (Or wherever you get your podcast) Rindge NH police http://bit.ly/RPDPublicData Association(s) Mentioned: MACA, IACA Vendor(s) Mentioned: Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-roy-29025685/ Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ib4zc2j73semmrbb/TranscriptNickRoy.pdf Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong Podcast Researcher: Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com. Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners. Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts 00:00:17 – Introducing Nick 00:08:44 – Records Manager 00:16:42 – ABS: Dashboard 00:23:10 – NIRO Knowledge Podcast 00:33:36 – Break: Python & IACA Vote 00:34:40 – IT Consultant 00:53:18 – Advice 00:57:25 – Don't Be That Analyst 01:07:36 – Words to the World
This week on the show- What scientific mistakes became successful products we use every day? Who REALLY invented the light bulb? How many ATMs are there in the world? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by Pete's Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.
Nick and Roy kick off their 5th anniversary of Totally Useless Information looking back at hte past 5 years, lus new useless Science and Geography information. Listen, laugh, and learn with NIck & Roy.
This is where it all began five years ago. In the pilot episode, Nick and Roy present useless information about animals, expressions and food. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Thank you for making 5 years possible!
This week- Where did the expression “jay walking" come from? Can plants recognize their siblings and give them preferential treatment? Also, Do palm trees come from Florida? The answer will amaze you! Listen. Laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. Join us in September as we celebrate 5 years of Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy.
Breakdown from the Barn: MMA & wrestling show with Jon Forster & Erik Wnuck
- Olympics: Girls dominate 2 golds, Kennedy Blades Silver, Seabass Bronze - Roy Brothers round up - Did Andy Roy beat Olympian Joe Williams at Midlands - Triumph wrestling club success - Michigan years - Senior year up two weights to All American - NIL environment and effects on college wrestling.
Is Ben Franklin inducted in the kite flyers hall of fame or the swimmer's hall of fame? Where did the expression posh come from? Did England really ban Christmas in the United States? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. Join us in September as we celebrate 5 years of Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy
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. Join us in September as we celebrate 5 years of Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy!
This week on the show- Why is the U.S dollar called a “buck”? Why are there 52 cards in a pack of playing cards? If you are going to see a “man about a horse”, where are you going? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. Join us in September as we celebrate 5 years of Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy!
Nick and Roy celebrate Canada Day on July 1st and the 4th of July in the United States. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.
What do Frank Sinatra and Scooby-Doo have in common? When did men stop wearing nightdresses? Can a pencil-width strand of spider silk stop a Boeing 747? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. Nick & Roy will be celebrating 5 years of Totally Useless Information! Join us in September for a month long celebration.
This week on the show- Do fleas have wings? How fast does a rain drop? Is bamboo a tree or grass? Special guest Adam Bunch tells bizzare tales of Toronto as part of his annual festival. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Send a special birthday message to your loved one. Order today at nickandroy.com/birthdays.
This week- What did Mark Twain invent that women use everyday? Why is the U.S. 100-dollar bill called a “c note”. What non-coffee product was sold in a Starbucks? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Celebrate your loved one's birthday with Nick & Roy's birthday messages. https://www.nickandroy.com/birthdays/
When did Olympic athletes compete naked? And why? How many defects were allowed in new vehicles in the 1960's? What was the fastest recorded speed that a ping pong ball travelled off a paddle? Listen, laugh, and learn. Celebrate your loved one's birthday with Nick & Roy's birthday messages. https://www.nickandroy.com/birthdays/
This week on the show- Do you dream in color? How many miles do you travel looking for a parking spot in your lifetime? What do the people of Honk Kong celebrate during the bun festival? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Send your loved one a special birthday message from Nick & Roy. www.nickandroy.com/birthdays.
The Ringer's NFL Draft expert Danny Kelly and NFL writer Danny Heifetz join the show to cover the Patriots' best and worst-case draft scenarios, plus the highest risk/reward draft and funniest outcome. Andrew also welcomes Nick Roy as his latest MailFan to find three reasons to be optimistic about the 2024 Patriots, and recap some leftovers from the owners meetings. You can also listen and Subscribe to Pats Interference on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and at CLNSMedia.com two times a week! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit match up to $100! Pick more. Pick less. It's that Easy! Football season may be over, but the action on the floor is heating up. Whether it's Tournament Season or the fight for playoff homecourt, there's no shortage of high stakes basketball moments this time of year. Quick withdrawals, easy gameplay and an enormous selection of players and stat types are what make PrizePicks the #1 daily fantasy sports app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the show- What the heck are lollipop men and women? What are some of the worst horror movies of all time? What famous pole-sitter sat atop a flagpole for 49 days? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place. 190 Baldwin Street in the heart of Kensington Market in Toronto. Send your loved one a special birthday message from Nick & Roy. www.nickandroy.com/birthdays.