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
Blueberries and More
What's the difference between high bush and low bush blueberries? Where do blueberries come from? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore everything you'd ever want to know about …
Mon 28 Sep 2020
Boss Battles
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Sun 27 Sep 2020
What Exactly is DNA?
You've heard of DNA, but what's the story behind it? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika delve into the four scientists behind the research, and how their work influenced so many important scient…
Sat 26 Sep 2020
The Color Purple
Perhaps best known for her 1982 novel The Color Purple, American poet and novelist Alice Walker found her way into writing after a childhood accident. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive int…
Fri 25 Sep 2020
A History of the Marathon
Why is a marathon 26.2 miles? And where does the marathon get its name? Join Murray and Tamika today as they discuss how military communication has changed over the past 2,000 years, and what a Greek…
Thu 24 Sep 2020
Sri Lanka
Pack your virtual bags and join us on a trip to the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean." In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika take us on a journey to Sri Lanka, where tea is big business, where the scener…
Wed 23 Sep 2020
The Smell After It Rains
You know the moment: it rains after a dry spell and suddenly you notice a comforting scent emanating from the Earth. Join Murray and Tamika today as they describe where that heavenly smell comes from…
Tue 22 Sep 2020
The Athleticism of Ballet
Put your dancing shoes on because we're discussing dance moves today. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the athleticism of ballet, how various body parts work together to turn a perfect…
Mon 21 Sep 2020
Pound Cake
A pound of flour, a pound of butter, a pound of eggs, and a pound of sugar...why are we suddenly hungry? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the history of the pound cake and how the reci…
Sun 20 Sep 2020
Crustaceans and Mollusks
What's the difference between shellfish, crustaceans, and mollusks? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into what separates lobsters from clams, squid, and other creepy crawlies in the ocean…
Sat 19 Sep 2020
Puerto Rico
Let's take a journey to Puerto Rico! Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore this island (an official U.S. territory) and its food, its flora and fauna, and the frog that Tamika o…
Fri 18 Sep 2020
Alfred Hitchcock's Oscar for Best Picture
What's the only Hitchcock film that won an Oscar for Best Picture? Not Rear Window, Vertigo, or The Birds. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into the 1940 psychological thriller Rebecca, s…
Thu 17 Sep 2020
Davy Crockett
A pop culture phenomenon in the 1950s and also during his lifetime 150 years earlier, Davy Crockett is a true American legend. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore the life and…
Wed 16 Sep 2020
The Pineapple Plant
How a pineapple grows may surprise you. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika *dole* out the knowledge about this spiny fruit, how it's grown, and how its popularity spread from a South American tr…
Tue 15 Sep 2020
Tinnitus
Tinnitus affects a lot of people around the world, but what exactly is it? Join Murray and Tamika today as they dive into this annoying but rarely serious affliction, which causes sufferers to hear c…
Mon 14 Sep 2020
Aretha Franklin
Sing along with us: "Sock it to me, Sock it to me, Sock it to me, Sock it to me..." Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they trace the journey of Aretha Franklin, from the Gospel Caravan T…
Sun 13 Sep 2020
Antarctica
Who lives in the coldest and driest place on Earth? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore Antarctica and discover the Antarctic Treaty System, animals, a documentary, and much more.
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Sat 12 Sep 2020
At a Snail's Pace
How does a snail get its shell? What's the difference between a snail and a slug? What's a conch? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into these questions and explore the slimy world of snai…
Fri 11 Sep 2020
Mexican Cuisine
When considering the cuisine of Mexico, tacos might come to mind, but there's so much more to enjoy. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the national dish of mole poblano and why chefs ca…
Thu 10 Sep 2020
The Minotaur in the Labyrinth
Many of the stories from Greek mythology have their foundation in real-life events. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they dive into the story of King Minos, the island of Crete, Theseus…
Wed 09 Sep 2020
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