196 Episodes

  1. A big update about Smash Boom Best and the Brains On Universe

    Published: 11/06/2025

  2. Goats vs. Boa Constrictors: a curious debate

    Published: 29/05/2025

  3. Gandalf vs. Snape: a hero debate

    Published: 22/05/2025

  4. Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: And that’s how a BLANK saved my family

    Published: 20/05/2025

  5. Forts vs. Puzzles: a constructive debate

    Published: 15/05/2025

  6. Jelly Beans vs. Beans: a flavorful debate

    Published: 8/05/2025

  7. Accordions vs. Bagpipes: a musical debate

    Published: 1/05/2025

  8. Frankenstein’s Monster vs. Frosty the Snowman: a chilling debate

    Published: 24/04/2025

  9. Forever Ago: The history and mystery of mayonnaise

    Published: 17/04/2025

  10. Smarty Pass Bonus: Mini-Mosties

    Published: 14/04/2025

  11. Tag vs. Hide and Seek: an exhilarating debate

    Published: 10/04/2025

  12. Eclipses vs. Aurora Borealis: a celestial debate

    Published: 3/04/2025

  13. Ketchup vs. Ranch: a saucy debate

    Published: 27/03/2025

  14. Clowns vs. Magicians: a magical debate

    Published: 20/03/2025

  15. Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Road Trip This or That!

    Published: 18/03/2025

  16. Jump rope vs. Hula hoop: an energetic debate

    Published: 13/03/2025

  17. Cake vs. Pie: a tasty debate

    Published: 6/03/2025

  18. Hamsters vs. Goldfish: an adorable debate

    Published: 27/02/2025

  19. Matilda vs. Alice in Wonderland: a whimsical debate

    Published: 20/02/2025

  20. Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Squeak Attack

    Published: 18/02/2025

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Smash Boom Best is a funny, smart debate show for kids and families from the makers of the award-winning podcast, Brains On! from APM Studios. Every episode takes two cool things, smashes them together and lets you decide which is best: Pikachu vs. Mario, Lollipops vs. Popcorn, Flamingos vs. Axolotls, Mermaids vs. Bigfoot, Cats vs. Dogs, Spiderman vs. Batman, Refrigerators vs. Toilets, Minecraft vs. Lego… the list goes on. Our star-studded line-up of debaters use facts and passion to make their case, teaching listeners how to defend their opinions along the way! Past debaters include Tim Platt, cast member of the comedy narrative play podcast Rude Tales of Magic, comedian and writer Jenny Yang, Minneapolis-based rapper NUR-D, comedian and creator of the Story Pirates Peter McNerney, Radio Ambulante’s Daniel Alarcón, journalist and host of Into It Sam Sanders, host of Terrible, Thanks for Asking Nora McInerney, food-writer Kenji Lopez-Alt and many, many more. To top it off, our State of Debate segment shows listeners how to identify logical fallacies in the wild. Ad hominem attacks and bandwagon fallacies, be gone! So if you’re looking to ignite a funny, feisty debate on your next roadtrip, or just want some amusing arguments for your kids to consider while they fall asleep… tune into Smash Boom Best, where we make debate – a blast!

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