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.”
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 3 minutes
- Episodes
- 467
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
We hope you're all ears for this one. Join Murray and Tamika as they go down the rabbit hole and discuss one of Lewis Carroll's furry characters from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
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Fri 10 Jul 2020
Pacific Ring of Fire
Stretching for 25,000 miles, the Pacific Ring of Fire is a fascinating phenomenon (and, no, Johnny Cash isn't involved). Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss plate tectonics, …
Thu 09 Jul 2020
How Rattlesnakes See at Night
Snakes are well-equipped with different tools to help them explore their environments, hunt, and eat. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss these fascinating creatures, and Tamika even snea…
Wed 08 Jul 2020
The Sticky Sweet Canadian Heist
In 2011-2012, thieves in Canada stole more than $18,000,000 worth of which substance? Trust us: this is a fun one. Join Murray and Tamika today as they discuss this sticky situation.
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Tue 07 Jul 2020
Star Wars and Tatooine
Much has been written and discussed about the entire Star Wars series of movies, but in today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the challenges of creating the planet Tatooine.
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Mon 06 Jul 2020
Baseball Hall of Famer Cy Young
Why is Denton "Cy" Young considered one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss Cy Young's incredible record and longevity as a player. (Bonus: y…
Sun 05 Jul 2020
Aurora Borealis
An aurora is a natural light display that occurs near the polar regions on Earth. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into the aurora borealis and the aurora australis, what they are exactly…
Sat 04 Jul 2020
The Founding of Amazon
What was the first book ever sold on Amazon's website? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore little known facts about Amazon and how Jeff Bezos founded the massive global compan…
Fri 03 Jul 2020
The Father of Medicine
Often referred to as the "Father of Medicine," Hippocrates was a Greek physician and important figure in the history of medicine. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore why, near…
Thu 02 Jul 2020
Baby Crocodiles
What's the connection between baby crocodiles and Space Invaders? Or elks and Lord of the Rings? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore how animal sounds have influenced fantasy and science …
Wed 01 Jul 2020
The Dolomites
Located in northeastern Italy, The Dolomites are breathtaking. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore this beautiful mountain range and what you can expect if you visit.
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Tue 30 Jun 2020
Adopting Men in Japan
Japan has the world's second highest adoption rate, but most of the people adopted are adult men in their 20s and 30s. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they dive into what this historic…
Mon 29 Jun 2020
The Real Story of The Dodo
The dodo bird gets a bad rap. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the real story behind how the bird went extinct (hint: it has nothing to do with the dodo's intelligence).
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Sun 28 Jun 2020
Saddam Hussein: Romance Novelist
Throughout history, some of the world's dictators have written popular books, including romance novels. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the little-known genre of literature known as "…
Sat 27 Jun 2020
Botswana: Lions, Cows, and Draught
What do draught, lions, and cows have to do with each other? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the challenges of draught in Botswana and how some farmers are adapting in an unusual way.
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Fri 26 Jun 2020
The Patagonian Desert
Colorful, chilly, and vast: The Patagonian region in South America is a fascinating place. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the flora, the fauna, and (of course) the food of Patagonia.
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Thu 25 Jun 2020
Triple Threat: Britney Spears
We've never heard Tamika laugh so much until today. In our latest Flashcast, Tamika explains to Murray why Britney Spears was such a pop culture phenomenon in the 1990s. And we know you'll enjoy Murr…
Wed 24 Jun 2020
Sisyphus and Existential Philosophy
"There is no reality except in action." The ancient story of Sisyphus can be further understood through existential philosophy. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they make the connection…
Tue 23 Jun 2020
Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII
In the 1930s, the romance between England's King Edward VIII and American socialite Wallis Simpson was strong enough to change a country. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they dive into…
Mon 22 Jun 2020
Rings of Saturn
Why is Saturn sometimes called "The Jewel of the Solar System?" In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the second largest planet in our solar system, its enormous rings, and the story of its…
Sun 21 Jun 2020
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