Question of the Day
Learn something new every day! Question of the Day, the award-winning interactive trivia game for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant is now a daily podcast.
For a few minutes each day, the Question of the Day Flashcast, or miniature podcast, features veteran radio hosts Murray Horwitz and Tamika Smith, as they discuss each day’s topic. Entertaining and educational, the Flashcast explores questions about science, history, literature, movies, geography, and more.
Created by Matchbox.io, Question of the Day is available through such voice assistants as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Samsung Bixby. With millions of fans in eight countries around the world, Question of the Day is one of the most popular voice experiences out there.
To receive the full Question of the Day experience, just ask:
- “Alexa, what’s the question of the day?” or
- “Hey Google, ask question of the day.”
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 3 minutes
- Episodes
- 467
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Home Alone
Did you know the 1990 film Home Alone was the #1 movie for 12 straight weeks? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss how the movie with an original budget of $10 million wound up making $477…
Thu 17 Dec 2020
The Rubik's Cube
Who are "speed cubers" and what do they have to do with a toy invented in the 1970s? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss these phenoms, as well as the history of what was onc…
Wed 16 Dec 2020
Project Gemini
How did NASA's Project Gemini differ from other programs, like the Apollo program? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the excitement around the Gemini program of the mid 1960s, which dem…
Tue 15 Dec 2020
LL Cool J
How did James Todd Smith become LL Cool J? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the hip-hop artist's journey from a traumatic childhood to receiving national honors at the John F. Kennedy …
Mon 14 Dec 2020
Feng Shui
As we spend more time in our homes these days, we need feng shui now more than ever. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they discuss the basic principles of this ancient Chinese practice,…
Sun 13 Dec 2020
Henry VIII
King Henry VIII of England had a singular mission big enough to bring change throughout the world. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the king's many legacies and debunk some of the myth…
Sat 12 Dec 2020
Chickpeas
Did you know the chickpea is just another term for the garbanzo bean? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss these popular legumes, as well as some tasty dishes you can make from them.
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Fri 11 Dec 2020
Yerevan, Armenia
The capital of Armenia is one of the oldest continuously occupied regions in the world. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss Armenia's history, culture, and natural beauty.
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Thu 10 Dec 2020
Johnny Marks' Christmas Songs
You might not know the name Johnny Marks, but you surely know his work. Join Murray and Tamika as they discuss the songwriter behind some of the most famous Christmas tunes, including "Rudolph the Re…
Wed 09 Dec 2020
How did chirps from birds and an idea for "micro-blogging" lead to the founding of Twitter? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they discuss the history of one of the largest social media …
Tue 08 Dec 2020
Jules Verne
"Anything one man can imagine, other men can make real." In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the works of Jules Verne, who combined science with adventure stories to become one of most fa…
Mon 07 Dec 2020
Biosphere 2
Would you spend two years of your life locked inside a greenhouse? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the Biosphere 2 project of the 1990s, when a team of scientists tried to determine i…
Sun 06 Dec 2020
Humphrey Bogart
From stage actor to Oscar winner, Humphrey Bogart had a legendary career. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore Bogie's journey through some 80 films and how he eventually broke out of bein…
Sat 05 Dec 2020
The Three Fates
Also known as the Morai, the three Fates in Greek mythology determined, well, the fate of every human. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore the life lessons behind the Fates.
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Fri 04 Dec 2020
Madam C.J. Walker
Born to parents who were once slaves, Madam C.J. Walker went on to become America's first female millionaire. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss Walker's incredible journey during the Ji…
Thu 03 Dec 2020
Peter Pan
The childhood that never ended began with an author who didn't quit. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss Scottish author and playwright J. M. Barrie and the story behind Peter Pan and Wen…
Wed 02 Dec 2020
Kenya
Pack your bags because we're going to Kenya! In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika take us on a journey to this East African country and describe what we'll find there: animals, beaches, culture st…
Tue 01 Dec 2020
The Platypus
Did you know that the male platypus is venomous? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss all the oddities about these odd animals, including their lack of stomachs, their sensitive bills, and…
Mon 30 Nov 2020
Deck of Cards
Did you know the history of playing cards goes back centuries? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into how decks of cards have evolved over the years and why they might look different, depe…
Sun 29 Nov 2020
The Jura Mountains
The Jura mountain range in Europe is known for hiking, skiing, and delicious food, but that's not all. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the region's connection to dinosaurs and geology…
Sat 28 Nov 2020
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