This week we remember the late George Kash, a great entertainer and friend of the show. He brought joy to many people’s lives for decades as the King of Oktoberfest, as Santa in the Toronto Santa Claus Parade, and as Fr. Guido Gorgonzola in Joe

Totally Useless Information May 4-5

May 3rd, 2024 40m 56s

This week on the show- Do fleas have wings? How fast does a rain drop? Is bamboo a tree or grass? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

Catching up with Ghada Alsharif, host of the Millenial Money Podcast

Jan 12th, 2024 9m 4s

GUEST: Ghada Alsharif - Toronto Star business reporter and host of the Millennial Money podcast

Restaurateur Erin Gamelin, owner of Louis Cifer Brewworks and Stout Irish Pub, explains to Moore In The Morning how Canadian restaurants struggle to survive as a new survey finds diners are turning away from skyrocketing menu prices.

Nov 8th, 2023 6m 19s

AI: The good, the bad and the ugly - Part 3

Jul 13th, 2023 3m 33s

In the third and final instalment of our series, we focus on some of the good that can come from the use of AI.For some people, using tools like ChatGPT can increase their production at work, offer new ways to learn, and help summarize and sim

AI: The good, the bad and the ugly - Part 2

Jul 13th, 2023 4m

In part two of our deep-dive into Artificial Intelligence, we're bringing you the stories of people whose lives have already been changed by this software and the warnings that come for the rest of us.CTV News and NEWSTALK1010's Ashley Legassi

AI: The good, the bad and the ugly - Part 1

Jul 11th, 2023 3m 4s

Over the last year, we've seen a rapid expansion in the public's use of Artificial Intelligence. ChatGPT can write you the plot for a Hallmark Christmas movie, and Dall-E can create an image of a bowl of soup that is also a dimension to another

Mayoral Candidates Square Off in NEWSTALK 1010 Debate

Jun 16th, 2023 2h

The seven leading candidates in Toronto’s mayoral race will all square off in a debate hosted by NEWSTALK 1010, with election day now less than two weeks away.

Ontario to lift its remaining COVID restrictions

Mar 9th, 2022 9m 8s

Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario's chief medical officer of health, provided a timeline for when the province plans to lift COVID-19 restrictions, including mask mandates

Trudeau announces sanctions against Russia

Feb 24th, 2022 3m 6s

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces further sanctions against Russia and Russian-owned institutions as a result of President Putin's invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions will take effect immediately with the aim to stop Russia from being able

Nick & Roy's Bloopers and Best of 2021-PODCAST

Dec 31st, 2021 40m 54s

Things can get a little crazy behind the scenes at Totally Useless Information.So, this New Year’s Eve Special features never-before-heard bloopers, pronunciation blunders, and the top 10 laugh-out-loud useless news items from around the worl

Totally Useless Information Christmas Party Podcast

Dec 24th, 2021 40m 56s

Welcome to Nick & Roy's Totally Useless Christmas Party. Special guests include Richard Crouse of "Pop Life" and Last Call with Richard Crouse Podcasts", He shares useless pop life information and also reveals the origins of some Christmas drin

Gift Of Giving for SickKids: Remembering Cormac

Dec 16th, 2021 7m 48s

Two of Brendan and Jennifer's children were struck by a vehicle while waiting for the school bus. Cormac passed away and after numerous spinal surgeries at SickKids, Shea survived. Without the support of donors, SickKids would not be able to bu

Gift Of Giving for SickKids: Crystal and Nathan

Dec 16th, 2021 6m 34s

John Moore hears from Crystal, mother to Nathan, who was born with a critical heart condition and needed a double lung transplant before the age of 1

Gift Of Giving for SickKids: Stefania and Jack

Dec 16th, 2021 7m 12s

Jerry Agar talks with Stefania about her baby Jack who passed away in February 2020, and why it's so important to support organizations like SickKids

Gift Of Giving for SickKids: Cindi and Ethan

Dec 16th, 2021 6m 48s

Jay Michaels & Jim Richards chat with Ethan and his mom, Cindi, about his brain cancer diagnosis and all the help they received at SickKids

Gift Of Giving for SickKids: Nicole and Jacob

Dec 16th, 2021 7m 5s

John Moore speaks with Nicole, mother of 5 year-old Jacob who spent the first three weeks of his life in the NICU at SickKids

Remembering 9/11 - Twenty Years Later

Sep 10th, 2021 2h 8m

Nearly 3000 people lost their lives during the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. Now, twenty years later, we reflect on those who never made it out and the survivors who have been left with a lifetime of trauma.REMEMBERING 9/11 - TWENTY YEARS

9/11 - Twenty Years Later: Floor 106, North Tower

Sep 10th, 2021 6m 3s

Ryan Doyle speaks to Erica Basnicki about losing her Father Ken on the morning that changed her life forever

9/11 - Twenty Years Later: John Moore

Sep 10th, 2021 6m 42s

Ryan Doyle speaks with NEWSTALK 1010's John Moore about the chaotic moments he encountered trying to get over the border and down to Ground Zero

9/11 - Twenty Years Later: Thomas Flynn

Sep 10th, 2021 5m 41s

Ryan Doyle speaks with Thomas Flynn, a seasoned New York journalist, that rode his bike towards the World Trade Center as they were under attack...what happened next changed his life forever