Hey, live from New York, it's Nick Lachey. AMAA!

I once told a hot sorority girl that you were my cousin in an attempt to get laid. it worked. thank you sir.

My pleasure! I hope you represented the family well.

Do you believe with current global warming standings you would still be 98 degrees?

For a minute, I thought we might have risen to 98.4, but since the polar vortex, we have been returned to our normal temperature of 98 degrees.

Nick- I torrented your "98 and rising" album last month.
Just wanted to say sorry about that and also, it's a really good album.

Shame on you! But thank you for the compliment.

Was there any serious competition or awkward tension between yourself and the boys of BSB or NSYNC? Any Anchorman News Team-like showdowns?

Sorry to disappoint. But the answer is a boring one. There was only mutual respect and admiration between those of us in the "Boy Band" world (seriously, I just made air quotes). No sing-offs, no dance-offs, no fight-offs. Just party-offs.

Please tell us about these "party-offs"

All I meant by that was that we all enjoyed hanging together, whether on the stage or off.

Nick, please tell me I'm pretty.

You're beautiful.

Your wife seems cool. Is she cool? I bet she's cool.

She is cool. That's why I married her.

Why not just round up to 100 degrees?

Doesn't have the same ring to it.

In 1998, I took my daughter and some of her friends to London Ontario, The Western Fair to see your show. I just want to tell you that they had the best time and one of them, after the show said:"OMG this is the best day of my life!" You all smiled and pointed at them, they were right up against the stage. You made their night! Thank you.

edit It may have been 1999.

It was the best day of our life as well.

If you could switch places with someone else for 1 day who would it be and what would you do?

I would switch places with Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds, and I would hit the game-winning home run in the bottom of the ninth to win the World Series.

I forgot you were a Reds Fan. Are you a Bengals fan too?

Absolutely. Whodey.

Good Afternoon Nick, just wanted to let you know that my friends and I call Miller Lites a "Nick Lachey"

"Hey, grab me a Nick Lachey from the fridge"

What if one day you open the fridge and I was sitting there?

Dear sir, do you prefer cake or pie? Elaborate on the answer if you could.

Thanks.

More of a pie man. Pumpkin, sweet potato, apple, cherry being some of my favorites.

You should try a filbert pie. It's like a pecan pie but with hazelnuts.

That sounds, actually, very good. Sign me up.

Hi Nick, Were you aware of the Lacheybowl contest on twitter during the Super Bowl? Have you signed any of the prizes? I Am one of the winners of that contest. I was supposed to win a pic & call. I've kept the call thing quiet until now :)

Sorting it out currently! Sorry for the delay.

If you had to challenge a member of NSYNC to a Most Extreme Elimination show, which one would you choose?

The Amazing Race, against Joey Fatone.

Who would be your team mate?

My brother Drew.

Prob Drew, his brother

Drew knows Joey better than I. He knows his weaknesses.

What is your favorite song sung acapella?

Oh gosh, that's a tough one. "Ave Maria" is classic, you can't really go wrong there.

Is your son showing interest in music? Singing/banging instruments/etc?

Yes. He loves to dance. And has great rhythm.

Do you have a guilty pleasure?

My guilty pleasure is Barry Manilow.

Can you tell us the most epic story from your years being in 98 degrees?

Most epic story would be probably singing for President Clinton during the Christmas at the White House special. It was surreal. To make it even more special, I was able to bring my mom Kate with us to the performance. It was the best Christmas gift ever.

Hey Nick! What was it like working on One Tree Hill?

It was some of the hardest acting I've ever had to do. Playing yourself is harder than it looks.

You're generally seen as a pretty nice and down to earth guy - which is pretty cool. My question is what charity or charities do you work with? Are there any smaller ones that your support has helped accomplish more goals than they could have otherwise?

A few years ago I started my own foundation whose mission is to help children and families in need. While vague, that allows me to support a variety of different charities that I believe in, some of which include Feeding America, Make A Wish foundation, Save the Music, Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

What have you eaten today?

A chicken teriyaki rice bowl, blueberry muffin, maple & brown sugar instant oatmeal, and that's it.

Hey Nick! What is your favorite memory from your 98 degrees days?

Performing with Stevie Wonder on the Tonight Show. To sing with a legend like Stevie on such a huge platform early in our career was an unbelievable opportunity.

What does your ideal day in Cincinnati consist of (Cincinnatian here!)?

Starts with a nice walk in the park, lunch at Skyline, dinner at the Boathouse, followed by a Reds game at night.

Whats your favorite color?? Love you!!!

Blue.

All the shades of blue?

Royal blue.

You seem to have found your calling with tv, but any movie roles in the future?

If you're making a movie, give me a call, I'd love to be in it!

Hi, Nick Lachey! Favorite pizza topping?

Do you prefer hard or soft tacos?

Thanks and good luck in everything!!

If I had to pick one, it would have to be pepperoni.

Hard tacos, I'm old school.

Can you tell us about your time in Charmed and how your experience playing Leslie in the show was?

Working on Charmed was an incredible experience. Leslie was a lot of fun to play and certainly working opposite Alyssa Milano was a fantastic experience.

how are the 40's treating you? Best looking 40 year old I have seen!

apparently you never saw Brad Pitt at 40...

What's one thing about yourself that people don't know about you that you wish they did?

I feel like everyone knows everything. But I'm allergic to mold, grass, and dust.

Hardest adversity you've had to overcome in your life?

None to speak of, really. I've been very blessed.

Who is more competitive, you or Drew?

I would say we are equally competitive. He's just used to losing more than I am.

What is your favorite memory so far with your son? If you have another child what would you name them?

Every day I find myself appreciating a new memory with my son. He's the best. I have no idea what we will name our other children.

Hi Nick! I am a huge fan :) Are you doing any upcoming fan meet and greets?

No planned meet and greets that I know of at this point. But I'll be hosting Save the Music Family Day on March 22nd in New York City. Also, feel free to pop by Times Square around 10:30 and I'll be there weekday mornings for my show.

You seem like a warm, caring, older brother I've never had. I enjoy seeing you on tv, I get a sense of comfort... enough with the creepy, here's a question...

What is something monumental (in your life or the lives of others) you aspire to accomplish within the next five years?

I aspire to run a marathon in the next five years.

What is a Band or Artist that you enjoy, that no one would guess you like?

Massive Attack? is that unexpected?

Has turning 40 had a big effect on u or r u always young at heart?! :)

No, it did not have a huge effect on me. I'm as immature as I've ever been.

You say you love tater tots. Does that mean you are anti-French Fry? There can be only one!

I don't discriminate against potatoes. Especially those that are deep fried.

what is the thing that you love the most about your fans??

Their unwavering loyalty, no matter where my career takes me, they've always been there.

What's the best thing about being a TV host? Any advice for a future news anchor about the whole live TV thing?

I get a chance to be myself, meet interesting people, and work with music each and every day as host of Big Morning Buzz Live.

When you started with 98 degrees did you envision yourselfs to be the band the madia portrayed you to be? It seemed you guys were more of the "bad boy" band, was this a thing you guys felt you were going for, or did the media seem to tranform you into this image to be markatable? When I saw you guys on the Today show recently you seemed like you guys had a very diffrent look from the 90's almost as if that's who you guys had been all along.

We never even considered ourselves a "Boy Band" to be honest. We formed ourselves more in the image of Boyz II Men than NKOTB. That said, we were honored to be a part of what was a very successful time in music as a Boy Band.

Are you and 98 degrees still close??? Loved you guys when I was younger. I love you and your wife!!! And always love watching you host the sing off.

Very close. Those are my brothers for life.

With whom would you collaborate musically if you could?

Sade.

what's the last song played in your mp3 player?

A song by Muse.

Are you planning on having Drew, Justin or Jeff on the show?

I'd love to have them on the show!

Hey Nick- Did you watch the Oscars last night? What did you think?

I did, and I thought that they were pretty entertaining. How about you?

Teenage me is squealing you answered my question! I just wish Leo could finally win one! I enjoyed it though!

Yes, he is obviously deserving. Great actor.

Hey Nick Lachey, how's things?

Things are fantastic, how are you?

Hi Nick...can u tell me what ur workout routine is?

I love to do a lot of cardio. Elliptical or treadmill. I find I do my best thinking while I'm exercising. I also lift free weights occasionally.