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
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
It's not hyperbole to say Snow White changed cinema history. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the history and impact of the 1937 film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, with its great so…
Fri 27 Nov 2020
Marie Curie
It's true: the first person to win two Nobel Prizes was Marie Curie. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they dive into the life and research of this pioneering scientist.
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Thu 26 Nov 2020
The Old Man and the Sea
Why was Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea so popular? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss how this short novel won Hemingway both the Pulitzer and the Nobel Prizes, and how the a…
Wed 25 Nov 2020
Last Man on the Moon
We all know that Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon, but who was the last to do so? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss astronaut Eugene Cernan and his journey from C…
Tue 24 Nov 2020
Oman
What makes Oman such a fascinating place? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss this country that's both Arabian and African, known for its mixture of cultural traditions, as well as for f…
Mon 23 Nov 2020
The Artist Known as Prince
What do The Bangles, Apollonia 6, Sinead O'Connor, and Chaka Khan have in common? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore the immense influence Prince had -- and continues to have…
Sun 22 Nov 2020
The Saltwater Crocodile
The Komodo dragon is known as the largest lizard in the world, but what's the largest reptile overall? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into everything you'd want to know about the enormo…
Sat 21 Nov 2020
History of the Slinky
Did you know the Slinky got its start in the military? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the history of the children's toy known as the Slinky, and how it made its way from an accident …
Fri 20 Nov 2020
The Majestic Horse
Giddyup! From ponies to Clydesdales, today we dive into everything you would want to know about horses. Join Murray and Tamika as they discuss different types of horses, their diets, the difference b…
Thu 19 Nov 2020
Shakespeare's Famous Lines
Many of the lines written by Shakespeare are still quoted today: "To thine own self be true," "Mum's the word," "Neither here nor there," and the list goes on. Join Murray and Tamika today as they di…
Wed 18 Nov 2020
Betelgeuse
Not Beetle Juice, but Betelgeuse. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore one of the brightest stars in the sky and what might happen when it turns into a supernova.
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Tue 17 Nov 2020
Abu Dhabi
Pack your (virtual) bags because today we're taking a journey to the United Arab Emirates and its capital of Abu Dhabi! Join Murray and Tamika as they guide us in exploring this land of pearls, oil, …
Mon 16 Nov 2020
The Smurfs
Remember when The Smurfs ruled Saturday mornings? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the history of these small blue creatures, their popularity over the years, and Murray's personal con…
Sun 15 Nov 2020
Carbon Dating
No, carbon dating isn't when two molecules go out on a Saturday night. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into why carbon is considered "the backbone of life," and what makes it so special …
Sat 14 Nov 2020
Nonagenarians
What do Cicely Tyson, Betty White, and Clint Eastwood all have in common? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they discuss nonagenarians and how people are living longer these days. (Bonus…
Fri 13 Nov 2020
Coffee
Pour a cuppa and let's talk coffee! In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the Bean Belt, where coffee is grown around the world. Learn what it takes to grow a successful coffee plant, and h…
Thu 12 Nov 2020
Miles Davis
What makes Miles Davis' jazz album Kind of Blue one of the best albums ever? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore the sonic textures created by what can only be called the perf…
Wed 11 Nov 2020
The Nautilus
"This is the ship of pearl, which, poets feign, Sails the unshadowed main..." In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the ocean creature known as the nautilus, which has fascinated artists, p…
Tue 10 Nov 2020
Reykjavík, Iceland
Did you know Iceland's capital is the northernmost capital city in the world? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they take us on a journey to Reykjavik, land of immense natural beauty and…
Mon 09 Nov 2020
Pokemon
Why is Pokemon so popular around the world? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the history and some of the controversies surrounding the gaming franchise.
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Sun 08 Nov 2020
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