Brainbuster!
Win cash and be crowned the smartest person in KIX Country with the morning Brainbuster!
You have a chance every weekday morning on the Morning KIX Start with David & Brandon at 6:37am. Listen for the Brainbuster question. If you get the question right you win the cash. If no one gets it right during the time limit, the money carries over to the next day until someone wins the Jackpot! Each day it grows in $5 increments. Sponsored by Taylor’s Maid-Rite & Scooter’s in Marshalltown, Bricktown Bakery in Nevada & KIX 101.1.
If you or anyone in your household wins the Brainbuster Jackpot (no matter the amount), you or anyone in your house are not eligible to play again for 30 days. Thank you for listening to KIX 101.1!
12/4/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey found that 28% of people prioritize doing this, what is it?
A: Putting paychecks into savings
12/3/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey found that just over 1 in 10 people will do this for the holidays this year, what is it?
A: Decorate their bathroom
12/2/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey found that 30% of people recall this as their favorite childhood Christmas activity, what is it?
A: Going to Christmas stores
12/1/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent shopping survey found that 8% of people ended up regretting buying this the most on Black Friday weekend, what is it?
A: Perfume/Cologne
11/28/2025 – No Winner – Jackpot up to $10 for Monday
Q: A new survey found that 39% of Americans worry about this during this time of the year, what is it?
A: How much they eat during the holidays
11/26/2025 – Winner! – Stacie from Marshalltown wins $10! Jackpot to $5 for Friday
Q: A recent survey found that 7% of people will be doing this for Thanksgiving, what is it?
A: Frying their turkey
11/25/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey found that nearly three in four people say this about their pet, what is it?
A: They have the same emotional sensitivity
11/24/2025 – Winner! – Bill from Waterloo wins $45! Jackpot resets to $5 for Tuesday
Q: According to a recent survey, fewer than 5% of people say this is the best way to boost your holiday spirit. What is it?
A: Go Christmas Caroling
11/21/2025 – No Winner – Jackpot up to $45 or Monday!
Q: A recent survey found that 38% of Gen Z’ers would do this for financial reasons, what is it?
A: Move in with their partner
11/20/2025 – No Winner – Jackpot up to $40 for Friday
Q: A recent survey found that nearly 6 in 10 children (58%) wish to do this more with their parents, what is it?
A: Play video games more
11/19/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey found that 18% of people do not want to talk about this during their Thanksgiving meal, what is it?
A: Mental Health
11/18/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey found that 2 in 10 people won’t be doing this at all this year, what is it?
A: Buying holiday gifts
11/17/2025 – No Winner – Jackpot up to $25 for Tuesday
Q: A recent survey found that 13% of people said this was their biggest dating ick, what is it?
A: Being rude to staff
11/14/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey found that just under 3 in 10 adults want to do this, what is it?
A: Live until 100
11/13/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey found that nearly 40% of parents would do this if they had more time, what is it?
A: Cook with their children
11/12/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey found that just over 1 in 10 people say this is their most common dream, what is it?
A: Finding money
11/11/2025 – Winner! Rich from Union! – Jackpot resets for Wednesday
Q: A new survey found that just over 60% of parents would rather go into debt than to do this, what is it?
A: Disappoint their children during the holidays
11/10/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey found that over 6 in 10 adults don’t like doing this with close friends and family, what is it?
A: Discussing bank account balances
11/7/2025 – No Winner – Jackpot up to $15 for Monday
Q: A recent survey found that over half of people do this for the holidays simply because it makes them happy, what is it?
A: Put up multiple Christmas trees
11/6/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey found that 4 in 10 people do this to avoid household chores, what is it?
A: Escape to their cars
11/5/2025 – Winner! Craig from Baxter! – Jackpot resets for Thursday
Q: A new survey found that nearly one in four people will do this in order to manage higher spending. What is it?
A: Take on a “side hustle” (ride sharing, pet sitting, etc.)
11/4/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey found that just under 1 in 3 people are doing this to save money this year, what is it?
A: Serving fast food for Thanksgiving
11/3/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey found that 7 in 10 adults find it harder to do this as they get older, what is it?
A: Keep a large network of friends
10/31/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey found that this is Dave’s favorite candy of all time, what is it?
A: Bottle Caps
10/30/2025 – Winner! Nina from Grinnell! – Jackpot resets to $5 for Friday
Q: According to a recent survey, almost half of trick or treaters said this was the worst candy to receive, what is it?
A: Circus Peanuts
10/29/2025 – No Winner
Q: A new survey found that under 10% of adults plan to do this for Halloween this year, what is it?
A: Give out healthy snacks instead of candy
10/28/2025 – No Winner
Q: A new survey found that 3 out of 10 parents do this more than their kids, what is it?
A: Eat more Halloween candy than their kids.
10/27/2025 – No Winner – Jackpot at $20 on Tuesday!
Q: A new survey found that 3 out of 10 people believe they have the ability to do this, what is it?
A: Communicate with the paranormal.
10/24/2025 – No Winner
Q: A survey of daters found that 3 out 10 say this is a big red flag for singles, what is it?
A: Ignoring Debt.
10/23/2025 – No Winner
Q: A survey found that 7 out 10 people have experienced this while looking for a job, what is it?
A: Have been ghosted by employers after interviews.
10/22/2025 – Bill from Waterloo Won $25!
Q: A new survey found that people spend an average of just over 20 dollars on this to get ready for halloween, what is it?
A: Renting/Downloading movies.
10/21/2025 – No Winner
Q: A new survey found that over one third of people are less confident in social settings because of this, what is it?
A: Hair loss
10/20/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent relationship survey found that just over 1 in 10 couples say this makes the perfect date night, what is it?
A: When the kids out are at a sleepover
10/17/2025 – No Winner – Jackpot to $15 for Monday!
Q: A new survey found that over 6 in 10 Gen Z’ers avoid this because of stress, what is it?
A: Checking their bank account
10/16/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey found that 58% of people have argued with a partner or roommate over this, what is it?
A: A recurring smell in shared spaces
10/15/2025 – Winner! – Brendan from Marshalltown – Jackpot resets to $5 for Thursday
Q: A recent survey found that nearly one in four couples do NOT have this, what is it?
A: Joint Bank Account
10/14/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey found that 26% of people do this for Halloween, what is it?
A: Restock their candy 3 times or more
10/13/2025 – No Winner – Jackpot to $30 for Tuesday!
Q: A recent survey found that 40% of employees believe this has a negative impact on company culture, what is it?
A: Remote work
10/10/2025 – No Winner – Jackpot to $25 for Monday!
Q: A recent relationship survey finds that that over one in four people say their partner is this
A: Their polar opposite
10/9/2025 – No Winner – Jackpot to $20 for Friday!
Q: A recent survey found that over half of all homeowners (54%) have never used these
A: Special dishes and glassware
10/8/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey found that over 6 in 10 people feel this is less tacky now than it was 10 years ago
A: Being frugal
10/7/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey found that 7% of people will do this while holiday shopping, what is it?
A: Borrow money from friends and family
10/6/2025 – Winner! – Justin from Newton – Jackpot resets to $5 for Tuesday
Q: According to a recent survey, just under one in four people say this is the main reason they aren’t getting good enough sleep.
A: Can’t put down/Ignore their phone
10/3/2025 – No Winner – Jackpot to $10 for Monday!
Q: A new survey reveals that over 50% of parents have done this, what is it?
A: Turned down a career opportunity because they were raising their children
10/2/2025 – Winner! – Dean from Elma – Jackpot resets to $5 for Friday
Q: A recent survey found that over one in four Americans have had a romantic relationship with this, what is it?
A: Artificial Intelligence
10/1/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey found that Gen Z’ers are the most likely generation to cite this in a divorce, what is it?
A: Credit Card Debt
9/30/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey found that just over one in three people said doing this was their way to say “I love you” to someone, what is it?
A: Holding the door for them
9/29/2025 – No Winner
Q: A new survey found that over 6 in 10 millennials would sue an ex over this. What is it?
A: Slander/lies
9/26/2025 – No winner – Jackpot to $25 for Monday!
Q: A recent survey reveals that nearly half of shoppers do this, what is it?
A: Buy holiday gifts before Halloween
9/25/2025 – No Winner
Q: A new survey found that one in five people know someone who has had this happen to them on the road, what is it?
A: Threatened with a weapon in a road rage incident
9/24/2025 – No Winner
Q: A new survey reveals that this is more likely to make people lie and cheat. What is it?
A: Using AI for various tasks
9/23/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey found that nearly one in five parents say a child has done this. What is it?
A: Spend over $300 online shopping without their permission
9/22/2025 – Winner! – Dave from Fort Atkinson – Jackpot resets to $5 for Tuesday
Q: A new relationship survey reveals that less than 20% of people have never had this happen. What is it?
A: Receive flowers from their partner
9/19/2025 – No Winner – Jackpot to $15 for Monday!
Q: A new survey reveals that two-thirds of workers experience this, what is it?
A: Forgetfulness due to poor sleep
9/18/2025 – No Winner
Q: According to a recent survey, just 1 in 10 people do this every day. What is it?
A: Vacuum
9/17/2025 – Winner! – Kyle from Baxter – Jackpot resets to $5 for Thursday
Q: Nearly 40% of people say this is why they are asking questions to AI as opposed to their boss.
A: Don’t want to seem incompetent
9/16/2025 – Winner! – Carson from Nevada – Jackpot resets to $5 for Wednesday
Q: A new survey found that this was the top nickname for cars amongst all drivers. What is it?
A: Babe
9/15/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent dating survey found that over one in five people do this, what is it?
A: Edit photos to appear more attractive
9/12/2025 No Winner! $20 for Monday
Q: Here in the United States, people will do this collectively for just over 170 Million hours annually. What is it?
A: Look for their cars
9/11/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey found that just under 1 in 5 people say this is their biggest community ick, what is it?
A: Someone sitting next to them when there are other spots open (lack of personal space)
9/10/2025 – No Winner
Q: A new survey found that nearly 1 in 5 people do this at least four nights a week, what is it?
A: Binge true crime content
9/9/2025 – Winner! – Nina from Grinnell – Jackpot resets to $5 for Wednesday
Q: A new survey found that 67% of people say this helped shape their life plans, what is it?
A: Their teddy bear
9/8/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent survey shows that 83% of people feel this has gotten out of control, what is it?
A: Cost of raising kids
9/5/2025 – No Winner – Jackpot up to $45 for Monday!
Q: A new survey found that 3 out of 10 people would be willing to go over budget for their dream home for this reason, what is it?
A: To be near their favorite team’s stadium
9/4/2025 – No Winner
Q: A new survey found that almost one-third of people spend a little more than four minutes deliberating this, what is it?
A: Each grocery store item
9/3/2025 – No Winner
Q: According to a new survey, just over 1 in 4 people said this decision in life was a gut feeling, what is it?
A: Deciding where to move
9/2/2025 – No Winner – Jackpot to $30 for Wednesday
Q: A new survey finds nearly 5 out of 10 people wish they were given this before adulthood, what is it?
A: Better career advice
8/29/2025 – No Winner – Jackpot up to $25 for Tuesday!
Q: A new food survey says 25% of people use this daily, what is it?
A: Pumpkin Spice
8/28/2025 – No Winner
Q: A recent dating survey found that just over 1 in 5 men have done this because of dating, what is it?
A: Gone into debt
8/27/2025 – No Winner
Q: A new survey says 45%f of employees have never done this at work, what is it?
A: Cry
8/26/2025 – WINNER! – Dean from Elma! – Jackpot reset to $5 for Wednesday!
Q: A survey found that 35% of adults brag about this rather than other milestones, what is it?
A: A bargain
8/25/2025 – No Winner
Q: A new survey finds that 4 out of 10 people blame this on the cost of living, what is it?
A: Reduced tipping
8/22/2025 – No Winner – Jackpot up to $15 for Monday!
Q: When it comes to breakfast, nearly 70-percent of people say they prefer this, what is it?
A: Full-size waffles over mini ones.
8/21/2025 – No Winner
Q: A survey finds that 4 out of 10 people say when it comes to doing difficult things, this is at the top of the list, what is it?
A: Finding work.
8/20/2025 – WINNER – Craig from Baxter! Jackpot resets to $5 for Thursday
Q: A new survey found that 1 out of 5 parents do this just to help get through the day, what is it?
A: Lie to their kids.
8/19/2025 – No Winner – $45 Jackpot for Wednesday!
Q: According to a new survey, 1 out of 5 women have a habit of doing this too much, what is it?
A: Gaming. (4 out 10 males have a gaming addiction)
8/18/2025 – No Winner
Q: A new study found that the average person goes just over 80 miles a year doing this, what is it?
A: Scrolling their phone.
8/15/2025 – No Winner
Q: A summer survey found that 5 out of 10 parents let their kids do this, what is it?
A: Help plan vacation activities. (2 out of 10 let their child plan 100% of a vacation)
8/14/2025 – No Winner
Q: A survey finds that just 6-percent of people say they have been able to stop doing this, what is it?
A: Stop consuming caffeine.
8/13/2025 – No Winner
Q: A new survey found that over 70% of people view buying a first home more stressful than this, what is it?
A: Getting a first job