COMPOSTING HUMANS?!
#your_turn #newsandsociety
Q: Instead of burial, be composted! It's eco-friendly, but is it for you?
We all end up 6 feet under someday but what if our bodies could help fix the environment? Would you choose to compost your body instead of being buried or cremated? It's sustainable, but is being used in someone's garden too icky?
WORK FROM ... ANYWHERE!
#your_turn #travel
Q: If you could work remotely from anywhere, which paradise would you make your home?
Everybody's working for the weekend, but what if you did your job while living in paradise? During our week of all the things we dream about, we want to know what location is so amazing it could keep you working 24/7!
BEST CAMEO EVER
#your_turn #entertainment
Q: Alien vs Predator? Homer Simpson on Family Guy? What's the best crossover or cameo ever?
Yet another cross-over episode. Everyone loves 'em. Cause what's better than one of your favorite characters? Two of your favorite characters: and they're meeting each other! The networks know what the people want and sometimes they deliver. What was your favorite celebrity cameo or tv cross-over?
EXES TO FRIENDS
#your_turn #relationships
Q: Friends with your ex-lover ... is it possible?
Sometimes things end amicabily, other times, not so much. When it comes to being friends with your ex, it is complicated, especially when it comes to seeing other people. Are you friends with any of your exes? Would you date someone who is friends with their ex? Let us know.
YOUR GEN'S CHALLENGE
#inspire #newsandsociety
Q: What is the biggest challenge facing your generation right now?
For Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z and all the generations that came before, there seems to be an ongoing competition for which generation has it harder. But every generation has their own unique set of obstacles. What's the biggest challenge facing yours right now? Too many chemicals? Too little community? A lack of give-back?
YOUR LAST DAY TO DO LIST
#what_if #selfandwellness
Q: If today were your last day on Earth, how would you spend the day?
How would you spend your last day on Earth? Would you jump on a plane? Jump OUT of a plane? Maybe you’d relax on a hot beach with a few cold ones. If you had just 24 hours to spend it any way you wanted, where would you be and what are you doing? Record your answer at beontheair.com and join us on the air for our Thursday Big Show!
ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE SQUAD
#what_if #entertainment
Q: What Celebrity would you want on your Zombie Apocalypse Survivor Squad?
All the prepping in the world won’t save you from a zombie apocalypse… unless you’ve assembled a killer squad! If you could choose any celebrity as part of your death-defying dream team, who would it be?
A BOOK THAT SHOOK
#your_turn #newsandsociety
Q: What book or movie has impacted you the most?
Great books and movies can provide context for both historic and current events. What’s a book or movie that forever influenced your thinking? Record now for your chance to join us on the air on the Thursday Big Show!
LIES, LIES: What's yours?
#personal_reveal #selfandwellness
Q: What's the last lie you've told? Why did you tell it?
Sure, honesty is the best policy, but we're all guilty of lying at one point or another. Besides, a little white lie never hurt anyone... did it? Tell us the last lie you told, and what made you lie to that person.
IN THE KITCHEN WITH . . . WHO?
#what_if #food
Q: Pick anyone living or dead to cook with for 2 hours. Who is it, and what are you making?
Cooking is more than just making food: It’s making memories with new friends and getting reacquainted with old faves. If you had two hours to spend in the kitchen with anyone living or dead, who is it and what are you guys cooking up? Record now for your chance to join us on the air on the Thursday Big Show!
BEST GIFT EVER!
#personal_reveal #shopping
Q: What's the most thoughtful gift you ever received and who was it from?
The best gifts come from the heart, but coming up with meaningful gift ideas can be tough. What was a thoughtful gift that you received that made you feel the love, and who gave it to you?
YOUR BOSS REVIEW
#your_turn #career
Q: Give your boss a 'Performance Review.' How're they doing? How can they improve?
Today’s QOTD is about performance reviews, but it’s not about you. Horrible bosses and bad managers seem to escape the grasp of corporate cutbacks, but today you get to turn the tables. If you could rate your boss, what would you have to say?
WORST FIRST DATE
#personal_reveal #relationships
Q: What's your absolute worst first date story?
Ever been on a first date that made you want to stay single? From bad manners to bizarre behavior, there are a lot of worst first dates worth talking about, and that’s what we’re here for! What's your dating nightmare story?
YOUR SKYWRITING MESSAGE
#inspire #selfandwellness
Q: You can hire a skywriter for one day: What's your message to the world?
Look up to the summer skies! If you had one chance to share your inspiration, give some affirmations, or maybe just go for a laugh… what would you write in the sky?
AWKWARD LATE-NITE TEXTS
#personal_reveal #relationships
Q: What's an awkward late-nite text you sent, and did you apologize?
We've all been there. And the hang-xiety (hangover-anxiety) is unmatched. Maybe it was an ex, maybe an old friend, and we pray, for your sake, it wasn't your boss. Tell us your drunk text horror story - and don't spare any gorey details.
YOUR EMBARRASSING JOB
#personal_reveal #career
Q: What's the most embarrassing job you ever had?
Everyone falls in hard times and in those times, we'll take what we can get! Tree in the school play, zoo pooper-scooper, human traffic cone. Sometimes you need a little extra cash. What's an embarassing job that you have taken?
FASHION FLASHBACK
#best_ever #shopping
Q: What fashion trend from the past do you wish would come back?
Nowadays it feels like fashion trends are working their way back faster than ever. There are some styles that we need to keep buried deep, deep down. But there are others that deserve a resurrection. Which fashion trend do you want to see come back?
YOUR HOMETOWN
#inspire #selfandwellness
Q: Where is your hometown and what do you miss most (or least!) about it?
You can travel all around the world, but there’s no place like home! There’s a certain hometown pride that sticks with us all, no matter where life takes us. What’s something special about your hometown, a fabulous Fourth of July celebration or awesome sports teams? Maybe it’s the local food or people. Share your story!
YOUR EPIC SUPERBOWL SHOW
#best_ever #newsandsociety
Q: What two artists would you choose to make the most epic Super Bowl halftime show?
The Half Time Superbowl show is an iconic American classic. It is estimated that over 208 million people watch it at once. The show is reserved for the greats: Beyonce, Prince, Madonna, and so many more. If you could pick any artist from any time to preform at the halftime show, who would it be?
ADVISE THE WORLD!
#inspire #selfandwellness
Q: What's the best piece of advice you received that you'd share with the world?
Sometimes when we do listen to others, we can learn from their mistakes and lead with greater knowledge. What is a piece of advice that you live by, or one that you wish you listened to sooner.? Let the world know.
CONGRATULATIONS, SCHOLAR!
#inspire #career
Q: If you could have an advanced degree right now, what would it be? What would you do with it?
College degrees should align with a person's passions, interests, and career goals. The trouble is, we often don’t recognize our true calling until we’re out of school. If you could graduate with credentials in any field right now, what college degree would you want?
NOT SORRY
#personal_reveal #relationships
Q: Who do you still owe an apology to, and why do you refuse to give it?
If you know you're in the wrong are you anxious to make amends? Forgive and forget? Or deny til you die?
YOUR BEST CONCERT EVER
#best_ever #entertainment
Q: What was your most memorable concert or music festival?
Music is very personal and is there through the best and worst times. There is no better feeling than hearing your favorite song live or seeing your favorite artists at a music festival with friends. What was your best and most memorable concert or festival?
DATING SCARIES
#your_turn #relationships
Q: What's something on a dating profile that would scare you off?
We’re celebrating Firsts and Worsts this week by asking about awful dating app profiles. Our fans expose the brightest red flags that should make you swipe past, fast!
FLY ON A WALL
#what_if #newsandsociety
Q: If you could witness any moment in history, what would it be?
They say the history books are written by the winners. We very rarely get to see the full picture. What is a moment in history you would like to see? It could just be for pleasure, or maybe you want to see what really went down...
PARTYING DECADE
#what_if #newsandsociety
Q: If you could party for a weekend in any decade, what year is it and where are you?
Hearing parents and grandparents stories make us wish we could have experienced some of the wildness of the 70s and 80s. And books and movies make us envious of renaissance balls and royal galas. If you were to party in any decade, which year would you choose?
BROUGHT A SMILE
#inspire #newsandsociety
Q: Tell us about a time a stranger brought a smile to your face or a tear to your eye
Nowadays it feels like the world has become cynical. But there is still kindness everywhere; you just need to take a moment to look. Is there a time where you had your faith in humanity restored by the kindness of a stranger? Tell us a time when someone in public spread positivity and put a smile on your face!
3 MEALS ON REPEAT
#what_if #food
Q: You can only eat the same 3 meals for the rest of your life: what's for BL&D?
Attention foodies! Do you ever feel like you could eat your favorite food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? How much of one food can we eat without getting sick of it... or maybe there's no such thing. If you had to pick a day of meals to eat on repeat, what would you choose?
THE 3 ITEMS IN YOUR 'GO BAG'
#what_if #family
Q: If you needed to leave your home in seconds, what 3 items do you grab?
Pretend you're being evacuated in an emergency and only have seconds to grab your most precious or essential items. Which three things would you definitely take with you?
YOUR DREAM JOB
#what_if #career
Q: If money were no object, what would be your dream job?
As kids, when we were asked what we were going to be when we grew up, we all had big dreams. Ballerina, Astronaut, even President. If you could have any job, regardless of money or skill, what would you choose to be? Let us know.
SKILLS YOU WISH YOU HAD
#inspire #selfandwellness
Q: What's one skill you wish you learned when you were young?
We're thrown into so many sports and hobbies when we're younger and we usually end up quitting quite a few of them. There is always that one sport that we regret quitting, or one hobby we wish we had tried. What is a skill you wish you had learned when you were younger?Record your answer at beontheair.com and join us on the air for our Thursday Big Show!
YOUR WEIRD SUPERSTITION
#personal_reveal #selfandwellness
Q: What is a weird superstition of yours?
Today, we’re talking about black cats and back-breaking cracks! Our fans reveal all kinds of superstitions, so find a penny, pick it up, and join us on the air! Record your weird superstition at beontheair.com for your chance to win and join us on our Thursday Big Show!
YOUR WACKY THEORY
#what_if #entertainment
Q: Aliens, Bigfoot & Ghosts (Oh my!) What 'out of the box' theories do you believe in?
Every conspiracy theory has at least a little bit of truth in it. Who are we to say what's real and what isn't? The universe is vast and expanding - we can't be the only ones around. There's a reason conspiracies remain relevant, many of them may be true! What is an out-of-the-box theory that you believe in, and why do you believe it?
WORLD OF PURE IMAGINATION
#best_ever #entertainment
Q: If you could live in any fictional universe, which would it be?
Books, movies, and tv are supposed to offer an escape from the real world. Everyone at some point has wished they could live at Hogwarts or fight alongside Han Solo. If you could choose a fictional universe to live in, what would it be?
YOUR GOAT, THE G.O.A.T.
#best_ever #pets
Q: What makes your pet the best pet in all the world?
Everyone thinks their pet is the best pet in the world. But we want you to really prove it. What is it about your pet that makes them different from all the rest?
MY FAMILY ROCKS IT
#inspire #family
Q: What makes your family different and wonderful?
Everyone's family has their own inside jokes and traditions. No two families are exactly the same. What makes your family different, and better than all the rest?
SO BAD IT'S GREAT: MOVIES
#best_ever #entertainment
Q: What's a movie that is just so bad that its awesome?
Sure you can give a movie a multi-million dollar budget and stack it with stars but sometimes, and only sometimes, the worse the movie is, the more people love it. Bad CGI, corny dialogue, tropes that have been beaten to death. Everyone has that bad movie that they'll die for. What's yours?
SOULMATES: DO YOU BELIEVE?
#inspire #relationships
Q: Do you believe in soulmates?
It's what all the romcoms and Disney pricessess taught us at a young age. But once you get older, you realize life is a bit more complicated than the fairytales make it out to be. Do you still believe in soulmates? Why or why not?
AHEAD OF YOUR TIME
#personal_reveal #technologyandsocialmedia
Q: What did you like before it was cool?
Everyone has that niche interest they liked before it blew up and went mainstream. It's frustrating, but you get to retain bragging rights that you liked it before everyone else did. What did you think was cool before it was cool?
YOUR CELEBRITY SUPERPOWER
#what_if #entertainment
Q: If you got to be a celebrity, what would you like to be famous for?
No training, no lipsync or special effects. We automatically bestow upon you the skills and fame required for your dream celebrity profession. Do you choose to be a singer, athlete, tech millionaire? Which spotlight would you like to be in?
LOCKDOWN WINS
#inspire #selfandwellness
Q: What skills or hobbies or wisdom did you pick up during quarantine?
When we first shut down in quarantine, it was a dark time. A lot of us gave ourselves goals to keep us busy during our time alone. Did you pick up any quarantine hobbies or quarantine skills during Covid? Tell us what you learned during lockdown.
MY REALITY SHOW TRIUMPH
#what_if #entertainment
Q: What reality show would you totally win?
They lie, they cheat, they fight, they date, they cook, they survive in debatably ethical living conditions. Reality TV is as 21st century as you can get. It is a chance of stardom that is not restricted to the rich and famous. If you had to be cast in any reality TV show, what would it be and would you win?
BEST MAKEOUT ALBUM EVER
#best_ever #relationships
Q: What's the best makeout album of all time?
Everyone knows that good music can set the mood. And bad music can really take you out of it. What is the best makeout album of all time to boost your relationship, and why?
YOUR LOVE LIFE IS CANDY
#best_ever #relationships
Q: If your love life was a candy bar, what candy bar would it be?
Is your love life a bit sweet or sour? Is it smooth or a little nutty? If you could characterize your love life using the name of a popular candy bar, what would it be?
WE'RE ONLY HUMAN
#your_turn #newsandsociety
Q: What is one thing everybody really needs to improve on?
What is one thing that you think every person needs to work on, regardless of who they are? Whether it's motivation or self-love, we could all use a little inspiration for our own personal development. What's one area you think we should focus on as a whole?
WHAT ARE YOU GROWING?
#your_turn #homeandgarden
Q: What cool plants & flowers will you grow in your garden this Spring?
Gardening is a greatly underestimated hobby. Many people try to do it, and surprisingly few are entirely successful. How well do you know your plants? What are you growing in the garden this season?
TIME LOOP-DEE-LOOP
#personal_reveal #technologyandsocialmedia
Q: If you could travel back in time, what would you urge your younger self to NOT do?
First rule of time travel - don't do anything to greatly alter the future. But... we all have our regrets, and would kill for a chance to go back and change them. If you were to go back in time to your younger self, what would you stop them from doing? What is worth altering time?
YOUR NIGHTMARE CUSTOMER
#your_turn #career
Q: If you've ever worked in the service industry, what's your nightmare workplace story?
The customer is always right... until they're not. There are horrifying customers, bizarre coworkers, and the devil-incarnate that stands as your boss. Work can be hell, but you can count on some funny stories to come out of it. What's yours?
PET TRICKS
#pix #pets
Q: Pet Pix: Record your pet doing a trick!
Your pet has a few tricks up its sleeve, we bet. From rolling over to fetching, opening doors to singing along with you, make your pet a star by recording your baby doing its trickiest trick! Record now for your chance to join us on the air on the Thursday Big Show!
WE CALL IT 'SOAP'
#what_if #technologyandsocialmedia
Q: If you traveled back in time, what modern invention would blow medieval humans away?
How would you like it if you could go back in time and freak out a bunch of medieval people? They'd either burn you at the stake or treat you as a god. What would you choose to show them?
I HOPE THEY INVENT...
#what_if #technologyandsocialmedia
Q: What do you hope that scientists will invent in the next 10 years?
It seems that scientists are constantly discovering and creating things that we never thought we'd see in our lifetime. What invention or technology would you like to see come to life in the next 10 years? Do you think your idea for innovation is actually possible?
MY HOMETOWN FOOD
#best_ever #food
Q: What's a food they make where you live, that you just can't get anywhere else?
Local food brings people together as a community, whether it's served up by a local business or a resident foodie. What food is unique to your hometown that you just can't get anywhere else? Record now for your chance to join us on the air on the Thursday Big Show!
MY PARTY TRICK IS
#your_turn #selfandwellness
Q: Do you have any unique party tricks?
There's a lull in the happy hour chat; conversations are dying down at the end of the party, and it is up to you to fill the silence and bring the energy back up. Do you have a party trick, a stupid human trick, or comedy schtick that can liven things up?
THE PERFECT COFFEE
#life_hacks #food
Q: What's the best way to make the perfect cup of coffee?
People tend to have very strong opinions about how they like their coffee: Some swear by a coffee shop, some insist on freshly ground beans, and others love their Keurig. How do you like your coffee, and what do you consider to be the secret to a great cup?
QUESTION FOR MY PET
#what_if #pets
Q: If you could ask your pet one question and they could answer, what would you ask?
If you could talk to your pet, what would you ask them? Maybe you want to know if the kibble is all it’s cracked up to be, or why they insist on eating your shoes instead. And how do they keep breaking through that invisible fence, anyway?
LOTTERY WINNER
#what_if #shopping
Q: You've just won the lottery. What's the first thing you're going to buy?
We've read the lottery winner stories and dreamed of our own lottery success, but just how would you spend your first $10 or $10 million? Join us by recording how you would spend your lottery winnings!
PARENT: A SHAME WE SHARE
#personal_reveal #family
Q: What is something your parents do that drives you crazy?
It is a universal truth that a parent’s job is to drive their kids a little nuts, and vice versa. What is one thing your crazy parent does that drives you up the wall?
TV BINGE WHINGE
#best_ever #entertainment
Q: What binge-watch made you saddest when there were no more episodes?
With streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu airing bingeworthy TV on a regular rotation, it’s easy to get sucked into a program. Binge-watching has become the norm because some stories are just too good to walk away from. What binge-watch made you the saddest when it finally came to an end?
CHOOSE YOUR OPPONENT
#best_ever #selfandwellness
Q: You have to defend yourself from a wild animal; what's the largest beast you could take?
Choose your opponent! In a game of man vs. beast, what is the largest wild animal (or not so wild) you think you could take down? Remember, in our diverse animal planet, sometimes the small ones are the deadliest...
ANIMAL AVATARS
#what_if #pets
Q: As which animal would you wish to be reincarnated?
Whether you believe in reincarnation or not, everyone has looked to an animal and wished they could be them for even a day. Maybe you want to lounge around as a house cat, or reign king of the jungle as a lion. Souring above the forrest as a hawk would be pretty magnificent. Which animal would you choose to be?
I WAS CLEOPATRA
#what_if #entertainment
Q: Who would you like to believe you were in a past life?
Whether or not you believe in reincarnation, thinking about who you might have been in a past life is exciting. Have you ever felt a special connection to a historical figure, or have dreams that feel more like a spiritual awakening? Who were you in a past life?
CUE THE WATERWORKS
#personal_reveal #selfandwellness
Q: If you've ever talked your way out of a ticket, what worked?
Regardless of where you drive, you may have been guilty of committing the California roll, the Jersey slide, or taking a Boston left. If you got pulled over and talked your way out of a speeding ticket or violation, we want to know how! Record your answer at beontheair.com and join us on the air for our Thursday Big Show!
YOUR DEATH STAR CAREER
#what_if #entertainment
Q: What would be your job on the Death Star?
Every Star Wars fan dreams of living in the galaxy far, far away. Would you be Darth Vaders right hand man, a stormtrooper, or perhaps the private chef? What would be your job on the Death Star?
QUICK, DEFEND YOURSELF!
#games #newsandsociety
Q: What is the closest blue object you could use to defend yourself? How?
Right now, as you're reading this, you hear someone in your house. Don't panic, look around. What is the nearest blue object you can use in self defense? Why blue? Why not?
LAST MEAL EVER
#what_if #food
Q: If you could choose your last meal, what would you have to eat?
Fork Yeah! Today, we’re talking about the best food you’d like to be served as your last supper. From burgers to brownies, what’s your ultimate food finale? Record now for your chance to join us on the air on the Thursday Big Show!
PHONE PRIVACY
#your_turn #newsandsociety
Q: Is it ever justified to snoop through someone's phone? Have you ever?
Snooping through someone’s phone can reveal cheating, lying, or trash talk. But reading someone’s private messages can also result in hurt feelings and trust issues. Is it ever okay to snoop through someone else’s phone? Record your answer at beontheair.com and join us on the air for our Thursday Big Show!
MOTHER KNOWS BEST
#personal_reveal #family
Q: What is one thing your parents taught you that you will pass down to your kids?
Growing up, we often take our parents advice for granted. It's not until we're older that we have to admit, they were right all along. What is some advice that your parents gave you that you will make sure to give to your kids... and hopefully they'll listen.
WHOS ON THE GUEST LIST?
#what_if #selfandwellness
Q: What four people would be at your dream dinner party?
You've got great food, nice drinks, a cozy atmosphere... all you need is some good company. And you can choose ANYONE. Four people; dead or alive. Your late grandparents, a boyband, throw in that one crush from the hotel pool that you made eye contact with in the eighth grade. The possibilities are endless. What are your picks?
IS IT WRITTEN IN THE STARS?
#personal_reveal #selfandwellness
Q: Fate or Free Will: Explain why you control your destiny - or not!
The existence of free will and our control over our fate has been at the basis of philosophical and religious inquiry since the start of civilization. Some believe that our lives are predetermined, and some think everything is up to chance. What do you believe?
NOT ANOTHER DAD JOKE
#personal_reveal #family
Q: What is something your Dad does that drives you crazy?
Though we know deep down that our Dads love us dearly why do they have to embarass us so? Is it just a big, intentional incredibly meta 'Dad joke' that we'll understand some day? I sure hope so! See what others had to say about their dads!
YOUR PSYCHIC VISION
#personal_reveal #selfandwellness
Q: Did you ever have a dream while sleeping that later came true?
"It's only a dream" they say, but dreams feel too profound and important to be just random brain activity! History and literature is full of dream-borne messages and prophecies - do you dare ignore your dreams? Do you believe? Or just want to believe?
WHAT'S THAT LASSIE?
#personal_reveal #pets
Q: Has an animal ever saved your life? Tell us about it!
Does it ever really happen that pets save the lives of their owners? Or are these amazing animals we hear about just fantasies and click-bait? If you have a pet or service animal that saved your life, share the story about your real pet hero!
CHECK OFF THE LIST
#personal_reveal #selfandwellness
Q: What bucket list item will you complete this year?
It's a new year, and we all have items on our bucket lists to accomplish! Tell us your bucket list ideas and the ones you're definitely going to accomplish this year! Don't let that adventure, vacation, or resolution live on your dream board forever!
STRAIGHT A'S IN RECESS!
#inspire #selfandwellness
Q: What was your favorite part of elementary school?
Ah, the elementary school memories: recess, art projects, school lunch, first-day outfits, that amazing teacher you had in 4th grade -- what made those early back-to-school days the best years of your life?
I CANNOT TELL A LIE
#inspire #relationships
Q: Is there someone in your life you would NEVER lie to? Why not?
Of course you would never tell a lie... but sometimes it has to be done. A little white lie is necessary every once in a while. But is there one person you could never bring yourself to lie to? Or someone you try to lie to but they can always tell? Who are they? Let us know!
DREAM ROAD TRIP BUDDY
#what_if #travel
Q: If you could go on a road trip with any person living or dead, who would it be?
Gear up for the ultimate road trip adventure! No matter where your wanderlust takes you, the company you keep can make or break the journey. If you could choose any person or people to accompany you on your road trip adventure, who would it be?
FOREVER 21
#what_if #selfandwellness
Q: If you could choose the age to be forever, what would it be and why?
We all have an age in mind that seems the perfect time to live your best life. What do you think the best age to live your life forever would be? Want to be 21 again, or do you think the best years come a little later in life? If age is just a number, we want to know the ideal one!
BYE BYE BIRDIE
#what_if #selfandwellness
Q: What 3 animals would you kick off Noah's ark?
According to the bible, Noah took two of each animal onto his ark to save them from the flood. But we could have done with a few less... what do you think? Which 3 animals could we have done without?
SCHOOL DAZE
#your_turn #technologyandsocialmedia
Q: Would you enroll your kids in full time online school? Is it the future of education?
During the COVID pandemic, the world shut down like never before. Our amazing teachers adapted to quarantine, and online schooling soon became the norm. If online school was an option as the future of education, would you enroll your kids?
THERAPY TRIP
#your_turn #newsandsociety
Q: Should doctors be allowed to prescribe psychedelics for mental health?
When you think of psychedelics, trippy hippies and Woodstock might come to mind more often than a hospital or health clinic… but they may be coming to a doctor near you as treatment for mental health issues. Do you think psychedelics are cutting-edge drugs for mental health? Would you take them?
VISION OF DEATH
#what_if #selfandwellness
Q: If you could be told when you're going to die, would you want to know?
Death is inevitable, but we rarely know when and how the end of life will come for us. But if you could be told when you were going to die, would you want to know? Would you want to tell your friends and family you love them before it’s too late? Maybe you’d want to arrange for your own end of life care. Then again, is it a good idea at all?
LOST IN SPACE
#what_if #technologyandsocialmedia
Q: Would you rather go on a space expedition or a submarine expedition?
Sea expeditions and space exploration are two endeavors ignited by curiosity and discovery. Explorations of the unknown have expanded our knowledge and understanding of the world around us. If you had the choice, would you rather explore the vast realms that lie beneath the seas, or go beyond the stars? Record now for your chance to join us on the air on the Thursday Big Show!
TATTOO STORY
#personal_reveal #selfandwellness
Q: Tell us why you got your tattoo and what it signifies to you!
Cartoon creatures, foreign language script, Roman numerals… What’s the inspiration behind the ink? Some tats symbolize relationships, successes, or dreams, and we want to hear about them! If every tattoo tells a story, what’s yours? Record your answer at beontheair.com and join us on the air for our Thursday Big Show!
KITCHEN SECRETS
#personal_reveal #food
Q: Show us the weirdest thing in your refrigerator.
Food can be very personal and, let's face it, kind of gross. We've all experienced a fridge nightmare before, like an overflow of condiment packets or old and moldy leftovers we found hiding in the back. Show us the weirdest thing in your fridge right now! Is it there on purpose, or had you forgotten all about it?
FARENHEIT 451
#your_turn #newsandsociety
Q: Are some books so terrible they should be censored or banned?
Many of us read Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 in grade school. The book depicts a world where all books are banned. In many places in the world, there are certain books that are banned, burned, or restricted. Should censorship be allowed in certain cases, or in any case at all?
FRIENDS OF FRIENDS
#what_if #entertainment
Q: If you could be a part of any TV friend group, which would it be?
What TV friend group would you love to have real-world adventures with, Ross and Rachel? Dustin and Steve? From the Big Bang gang to a very Modern Family, tell us your ideal TV friend group by recording your answer at beontheair.com. You may even make it on the air for our Thursday Big Show!
HOME ZOO
#what_if #pets
Q: If you could choose any exotic pet to have, what would it be?
We all know it is wrong to keep certain exotic and wild animals in our home. It can be dangerous for us, and sad for them. However, if you could have one exotic pet - ethics aside - what pet would you own?
ZOO FRIEND
#what_if #pets
Q: If you were a zookeeper, which animal would be your best friend?
Every kid loves the zoo, and everyones been jealous at one time or another seeing the zookeepers get to cuddle with some of the worlds most dangerous predators. If you were a zookeeper, which animal in the zoo would be your best friend? Would you cuddle lions, play around with monkeys, or maybe carry a snake around...
DOG MOM RE-DEFINED
#what_if #pets
Q: If your pet was in charge, how would things be different?
We like to think of ourselves as good pet owners, but imagine the roles were reversed. Do you find your pet responsible? Would they play with you all day, or would they lounge around and put you on ignore? Take a good long look at your pet... how would they be as your owner?
DOGS VS CATS
#what_if #pets
Q: Dogs vs Cats: Who's the best?
Today on QOTD, we're making it rain cats and dogs! In honor of this week’s theme, “Firsts and Worsts,” we want to know what pet you think belongs on a pedestal! Are you a dog whisperer, or do you prefer fur babies that purr?
MTV CRIB
#personal_reveal #homeandgarden
Q: What are the qualities you look for in a dream home?
Marble floors! Indoor basketball courts! Gold toilets? Today, we’re talking about extreme exterior features and insane interior design you'd demand for the home of your dreams. Record your answer for the chance to join us on our Thursday Big Show!
PET PERSPECTIVE
#personal_reveal #pets
Q: Does your pet think you're a big dumb cat or dog, or does it think that it is a human?
We may never truly know what our pets think of us, or how smart they really are. We've heard mixed things - do our cats bring us mice to teach us how to hunt? Do our dogs think we're big, hairless dogs? What do you think your pet thinks?
MY SHOP
#what_if #career
Q: If you owned a small business, what would it be? If you have one, what is it?
Do you have a hobby you wish you could turn into a local business? Have you dreamed of owning your own restaurant or a bookshop? If you could be your own boss and own a local business, what would it be? If you’re already an entrepreneur, what is your small biz?
SCREAM 1, 2, 3, 4...
#what_if #entertainment
Q: Which cult classic deserves a reboot?
We've seen a lot of reboots of our favorite movies and tv shows. Sometimes they're good, many times they're bad. Is there a show that hasn't rebooted that you would love to see redone. Or is there a reboot you would have done differently?
DADDYS MONEY
#what_if #entertainment
Q: If you were a celebrity kid, who would you want your parents to be?
Nepo babies are rich and famous just by virtue of who their parents are. Wouldn’t it be nice to be born with a silver spoon in your mouth, only to have it replaced by a silver sports car when you turn 16? If you could choose any two famous people to be your parents, who are they? Record your answer at beontheair.com and join us on the air for our Thursday Big Show!
CELEBRITY CRUSH
#personal_reveal #entertainment
Q: Who was your first celebrity crush?
We’re kicking it old school here at QOTD, taking fans back to reveal their first celebrity crush! From actors to singers and dancers to comedians, who was the first celebrity that made you starstruck?
EMOTIONAL MOVIE SCENE
#personal_reveal #entertainment
Q: What movie scene makes you emotional every time?
We’re not crying; you’re crying! Movie scenes have an uncanny ability to make people cry: devastating character losses, tragic romances, beautiful reconciliations, and more. But is there one scene that gets to you every time you watch it? Let us know!
ONE UNSOLVED MYSTERY
#what_if #travel
Q: If you could know the answer to one unsolved mystery, what would it be?
Unsolved mysteries tickle our curiosity and love of adventure. We want to know what happened - we might even travel there and solve it! The world is a big and mysterious place to explore, and there is always more to learn and see. Tell us which "unsolved mystery" you would solve if you could!
GUILTY PLEASURE SONG
#personal_reveal #entertainment
Q: What is your guilty pleasure song or album?
Diversified music tastes are cool! But sometimes, we're embarrassed to share our preferences either if we enjoy a non-mainstream genre, or if we could replay the same album 24/7 without ever getting tired of it. What's your guilty pleasure song or album, and what do you love about it?
ALIEN INVASION
#best_ever #entertainment
Q: If aliens invaded Earth, what movie monster would you choose to defend mankind?
The day has come: aliens have found Earth and are about to invade! Luckily, you have a movie monster of your choice fighting for humanity. Are you taking King Kong or Godzilla into battle? The Terminator is high-tech, but the sandworms from Dune can swallow him hole! Choose any hard-hitting Hollywood monster to defend Earth, and let the show begin!
ONE WORRY GONE
#personal_reveal #selfandwellness
Q: If you could make one worry of yours disappear right now, what would it be?
If you could make one worry of yours disappear right now, what would it be?
Although there's a lot we can worry about, most times we're able to accept what we can't change and keep on keepin' on. But if you could make one of your worries disappear forever, what would it be? Record your answer at beontheair.com and join us on the air for our Thursday Big Show!
POLITE EATING
#personal_reveal #food
Q: What's something terrible you ate just to be polite?
Have you ever eaten something awful on a date just because it was expensive? Ever choked down a relative's "special" dish just to make them happy? (Bonus points if you cleaned your plate!) Tell us about something terrible you ate just to be polite!
SOCIAL BENEFIT OR BURDEN
#your_turn #technologyandsocialmedia
Q: Do you believe social media is a benefit or a burden to society?
Today's QOTD is all about the good, the bad, and the ugly side of social media. Does information and interest outweigh stalking or body shaming? What kind of impact has social media had on your life?
FICTIONAL PETS
#what_if #entertainment
Q: What fictional or mythological creature would you want as a pet?
What if you could own any fictional pet? Wouldn’t you love a sweet unicorn or a frog prince? Or how about a fiery dragon or a serpent as your pet? Tell us what mythological or fictional creature you’d love to own!
PROCRASTINATION NATION
#personal_reveal #selfandwellness
Q: What's something you procrastinate about, and why?
If you’re a procrastinator, you’re not alone. Research suggests that up to 20% of adults may be chronic procrastinators. Consciously putting off tasks is a bad habit, but it’s common for people of all ages and backgrounds. Don’t put it off! Tell us what it is that you procrastinate about by recording your answer at beontheair.com. You may make it on the air on our Thursday Big Show!
SLEEP HACKS
#life_hacks #selfandwellness
Q: Tell us your hack for falling asleep faster!
Sometimes it’s worrying or stress that keeps us awake at night, and sometimes, frustratingly, there’s no reason at all. Today we’re asking fans for their best way to hit the hay and get a great night’s sleep! Record your answer and join us on the air for our Thursday Big Show!
WORKOUT INSPIRATION
#life_hacks #selfandwellness
Q: How do you get inspired to work out?
Whether it’s new running shoes or an online guru, what inspires you to get outside or into the gym? We’re asking fans today to share their workout inspiration! Record your answer and join us on the air for our Thursday Big Show!
BAD HABITS
#personal_reveal #selfandwellness
Q: What's a bad habit you have that you just can't give up?
From not drinking enough water to overspending (or worse), most everyone has one habit just can’t stop. Whether it’s a lack of self-control or just a routine behavior, a bad habit is often deeply ingrained and difficult to break. So what’s your force of habit? Record your answer at beontheair.com and join us on the air for our Thursday Big Show!
DATE TURNOFF
#personal_reveal #relationships
Q: What's a turn-off for you on a first date?
Do they chew with their mouth open? Maybe they spend the entire night talking about their ex. There are a million reasons a first date could go wrong. Today, we want to hear your take! What is the absolute biggest turn-off for you on a first date? What action would send you to block their number?
HAIR TRICKS
#life_hacks #selfandwellness
Q: What's your trick for good hair maintenence?
You've seen all the ads on Instagram and TikTok for miracle hair products and paid sponsorships, but do they really work? Today, we're asking friends and fans for their unbiased advice. From taming curls to keeping clean, we want to know your trick for great hair! Record your answer at beontheair.com and join us on the air for our Thursday Big Show!
JUNK FOOD JUNKIE
#best_ever #food
Q: What's a junk food you just can't live without?
As much as we try to treat our bodies like temples, sometimes you just can't fight the craving. It's all good- everything in moderation! Today, we want to know what you reach for in the snack aisle when you want a little treat. What's a junk food you just can't live without?
WEIRD THINGS SAID
#personal_reveal #relationships
Q: What's the weirdest thing someone ever said to you in bed?
Sometimes whispering sweet nothings can leave a sour taste in your mouth. Blame it on nerves, but people have been known to say the strangest things during sexy time. Did he mention his mother? Did she ask for a ruler? What’s the weirdest thing someone said to you in bed? Record your answer at beontheair.com and join us on the air for our Thursday Big Show!
MONEY GIVEAWAY
#what_if #shopping
Q: If you had $1,000 to give away, who are you giving it to, and why them?
If you were given $1,000 right now to give to any person, who would it be? We could all use a little extra cash, but who do you feel needs or deserves it most? Record your answer and join us on the air for our Thursday Big Show!
LUCKY CHARMS
#pix #selfandwellness
Q: Show us your lucky charm or something you do for good luck!
Rabbit's foot! Four-leaf clover! We may not all believe in them, but there's nothing wrong with encouraging a little luck... just in case. Show us your lucky charm, or describe something you do for luck!
BEAT BOBBY FLAY SLAY
#what_if #food
Q: If you were a TV contestant on Beat Bobby Flay, what family recipe could you win with?
Do you have a family recipe so good that you could Beat Bobby Flay? Tell us what food you make best and how you’d beat the Iron Chef at his own game! Record now for your chance to join us on the air on the Thursday Big Show!
YOUR KID, YOUR PERSONALITY
#inspire #family
Q: What personality trait do you hope to pass on to your children?
People are complex: Sometimes we’re up; sometimes we’re down. We’re all sinners and we’re all saints, but we each have a special personality trait that sets us apart. What good qualities do you hope to pass on to your children? Record your answer at beontheair.com and join us on the air for our Thursday Big Show!
PET NAME STORY
#pix #pets
Q: What is your pet’s name, and how did you come up with it?
Your pets are like children, and we want to know how you came up with a name for yours! Get your pet on the air and tell us… We might even feature your furry friend on our Thursday Big Show!
BABY SLEEP SECRETS
#life_hacks #family
Q: What’s your secret to getting a baby to sleep?
It’s every parent’s nightmare: the baby that refuses to go down. You've tried binkies, bottles, and blankies, but no luck. Today, we’re asking fans for an essential life hack. What’s your trick to getting a baby to go to sleep faster?
CAREER DREAMS VS REALITY
#what_if #career
Q: What career did you want when you were young, and what do you do now?
It’s fun to look back at your younger self and remember what you thought life would be like as a grown up. What did you want to do for a living when you were young, and what’s your job today? Record your answer at beontheair.com and join us on the air for our Thursday Big Show!
CELEBRITY BOOK CLUB
#best_ever #entertainment
Q: If you could start a celebrity book club, who's in it and what are you reading?
Would you read their memoirs with them? Or would you rather get their takes on the fantasy genre? We're always eager to hear our favorite celebrities' thoughts on different forms of media. What about the literary world? If you were going to start a book club with celebrities, who would be in it and what would you be reading?
BAD BUT FUNNY PETS
#personal_reveal #pets
Q: What's something your pet did that made you mad at first, but made you laugh about later?
Pets do the darndest things. From garbage eating to zoomie destruction, what’s something your pet did that frustrated you in the moment, but is laughable now? Record now for your chance to join us on the air on the Thursday Big Show!
FAVORITE SCENTS
#best_ever #shopping
Q: What is your favorite scent and what does it remind you of?
One's sense of smell can be extremely powerful. Scents have the unique ability to transport us back in time, to evoke vivid memories that we wouldn't have otherwise remembered so clearly. Today we want to know- what's your favorite scent, and what does it remind you of?
PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT
#personal_reveal #selfandwellness
Q: What is your proudest accomplishment to date?
You've got a lot to be proud of, for sure! But if you had to choose your biggest accomplishment -- the one that really makes you shine -- what would it be? Maybe you're an amazing parent or you put yourself through college. Did you finally leave that job or relationship that was stealing your joy? Record your answer at beontheair.com and join us on the air for our Thursday Big Show!
GROCERY SPREE
#what_if #shopping
Q: You won a 5-minute grocery spree! What aisle do you run to first?
Imagine grabbing a cart and loading up anything and everything in 5 minutes or less! What's your favorite aisle you'd hit first? For some of us it's racks of snacks; for others it's beer and brats. Grab your imaginary carts, ladies and gentlemen, and let's get ready to roll! Record your answer at beontheair.com and join us on the air for our Thursday Big Show!
SCHOOL DANCE FEVER
#personal_reveal #family
Q: Disco Inferno! Do you remember your first school dance? How did it go?
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CONCERT IN HEAVEN
#best_ever #entertainment
Q: If heaven were a concert venue, who is playing?
You make it up to heaven, and surprise: beyond the pearly gates is one huge concert! Who's performing in this festival in the sky? Would you want to see Aretha Franklin or Amy Winehouse perform? How about Whitney Houston or Kurt Cobain? Selena, Prince, MJ - we could go on! Let us know your line-up!
2024 TRAVEL TIME
#what_if #travel
Q: Price no object! What would be your 2024 dream travel destination?
Every year it seems like there's a new hot vacation spot. The Maldives, South Korea, Honduras, Croatia - there are so many places to see! If you didn't have worry about the price of a hotel or plane ticket, where would you go this year?
BEST MOVIE PET
#best_ever #pets
Q: Pet goals! Who is the best movie or TV pet of all time?
Scooby Doo, Perry the Platypus from Phineas and Ferb, Garfield, Hedwig from Harry Potter - fiction is filled with wonderful pets and animals. Today, we're asking you to choose your favorite movie pet or TV pet. Is it Toothless from How To Train Your Dragon? Maybe it's Clifford the Big Red Dog! Let us know!
BEST UPCOMING MOVIE
#best_ever #entertainment
Q: Popcorn time! What upcoming movie are you most looking forward to in 2024?
2024 is quite a year for movies, but which are you most excited for? Are you ready for Inside Out 2 or Despicable Me 4 to come out? Will you be sat for superhero films like Deadpool and Wolverine or Venom 3 opening day, or horror movies like Maxxxine, Longlegs, or a Quiet Place Day One? Get your Letterboxd ready!
PETS ON PLANES: TOO MUCH?
#your_turn #travel
Q: Should only trained service dogs be allowed on airplanes, or is any comforting pet OK?
In 2021, the U.S. Department of Transportation said that the only service animal allowed on planes was “a dog, regardless of breed or type.” If you had the power to decide which support animals would be allowed on planes, what would you choose: just service dogs, or any support animals?
