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
The Brandenburg Gate
As the Eiffel Tower is to Paris, the Brandenburg Gate is to Berlin. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the history of one of Germany's most famous landmarks and how its significance has …
Sat 20 Jun 2020
Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore Too
What makes A. A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh stories so universal? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they discuss the Winnie the Pooh characters, especially Eeyore. You won't want to miss Mu…
Fri 19 Jun 2020
Mount Tambora
More destructive than Mount Vesuvius, the eruption of Indonesia's Mount Tambora in 1815 was the most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss th…
Thu 18 Jun 2020
The Birds of Audubon
What do John James Audubon and Alexander Hamilton have in common? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they discuss the influence of Audubon, a naturalist and painter of North American bird…
Wed 17 Jun 2020
The World of Cinnamon
Who knew there was so much to cinnamon? Join Murray and Tamika today to learn all about cinnamon, including where it comes from, how it's harvested, and how people around the world use this flavorful…
Tue 16 Jun 2020
Morocco
There's more to Morocco than Casablanca. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore some lesser known cities, dive into fun facts you might not have known, and even share a recipe for Moroccan t…
Mon 15 Jun 2020
All About Comets
Curious about comets? In today's Flashcast, we welcome you back to Science Class, where Murray and Tamika dive into all aspects of comets, including what exactly they are, what they're made of, and h…
Sun 14 Jun 2020
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
What The Beatles were to music, Monty Python was to comedy. In today's Flashcast, Murray introduces Monty Python to Tamika, explores what makes the group so brilliant, and answers the question, "What…
Sat 13 Jun 2020
History of Chess
Starting in Asia and then moving around the world, the game of chess has a long history. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into the evolution of chess. Even if you can't play the game well…
Fri 12 Jun 2020
The Tallest Tree in the World
Taller than the Statue of Liberty? That's huge! Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they discuss Hyperion, the tallest tree in the world. Get answers to your burning questions, like how ol…
Thu 11 Jun 2020
Life Magazine
Long before Instagram, there was Life magazine. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika talk about the magazine's founding, why it was so popular, and how influential Life, Time, and Fortune magazine…
Wed 10 Jun 2020
Robert Louis Stevenson
It's hard to believe that the same author who wrote about Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde also wrote about Treasure Island. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore what makes Robert Louis Stevenson's…
Tue 09 Jun 2020
Roman Numerals
Why do movies use Roman numerals at the end of credits? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika ponder the modern uses of the millennia-old numerical system and why some of us were taught it in schoo…
Mon 08 Jun 2020
Sapporo: A Beer and A City
Found in sushi restaurants around the world, Sapporo Beer is named after a city in Japan. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore all that the city of Sapporo has to offer.
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Sun 07 Jun 2020
Domestic Cats
Cats are nature's purrfect little killing machines. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into everything you might not know about our feline friends. (Be sure to stick around for one of Murra…
Sat 06 Jun 2020
The Spanish Armada
With 130 ships, the Spanish Armada was intimidating, but not as nimble or technologically advanced as England's Royal Navy. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika talk about the 1588 event that you …
Fri 05 Jun 2020
The Great Quincy Jones
Known to pop music fans as the producer of three Michael Jackson albums, Quincy Jones started his career as a jazz trumpet player with legends like Dizzy Gillespie and Lionel Hampton. In today's Flas…
Thu 04 Jun 2020
All About the Cactus
Did you know all cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore everything you've ever wanted to know about the cactus, which are native to th…
Wed 03 Jun 2020
The Most Common Language Down South
Did you know Portuguese is the most commonly spoken language in the Southern Hemisphere? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they dive into the history of the Portuguese language.
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Tue 02 Jun 2020
Paper History
Paper has its origins in the papyrus plant, in more ways than one. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika trace the fascinating history of paper, going back nearly 5,000 years.
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Mon 01 Jun 2020
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