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Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family

Brains On Universe
Smarty Pass
Debate
Sanden Totten
Mary Poppins
Family
Elevators
Escalators
Mayonnaise
Music
Princeton
Laughter
Brains On
Dungeons & Dragons
Theater
Smash Boom Best
Cooking
Pegasus
Centaur
Velociraptor
Breakfast

Smash Boom Best is a funny, smart debate show for kids and families from the Brains On Universe. 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 li... more

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Latest Episodes

Get ready for a craft-tastic debate. One side serves up cuddly, cozy creations. The other, hardy, handy homeware. It’s knitting versus pottery! Both are fun, useful crafts that have been loved for centuries by countless people. So which will come out... more

I hope you are hungry, because today’s debate is serving up two staples of the dinner table. Grill ‘em, saute ‘em, mix ‘em in salads. They’ll both taste great. But only one can take the trophy. It’s Onions vs Corn. Here to slice and dice for Team Oni... more

Get ready for a clash of critters! On one side we’ve got alligators, rowdy reptiles known for tough skin and a winning smile. On the other we’ve got otters, mischievous mammals with webbed feet and the cutest little smushy face. Which animal is the c... more

Set out these two playthings on a table and see which one your kid grabs first. Is it the gooey, squishy, surprising slime? Or the springy, wiggly, wonderous slinky? Both are fun, one will triumph! Smooshing the competition for Team Slime, it’s Radio... more

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Recent Guests

Latif Nasser
RadioLab host
Episode: Slime vs Slinkies
Hans Buetow
Podcast maker
Episode: Slime vs Slinkies
Alex Nader
Singer, actor and story pirate
Episode: Barbie vs Mr Potato Head
Merk Nguyen
Debater for Mermaids
Mermaids team
Episode: Mermaids vs Bigfoot: A fan favorite encore
Daniel Alarcón
Novelist, journalist, radio producer; co-founder of Radio Ambulante
Radio Ambulante
Episode: Bikes vs Skateboards: A fan favorite encore
Sanden Totten
Writer, editor, Brains On! contributor
Brains On! Universe
Episode: Bikes vs Skateboards: A fan favorite encore
Nora McInerney
Author and podcast creator, Terrible Things for Asking
Nora McInerney/Terrible Things for Asking
Episode: Toilets vs Refrigerators: A fan favorite encore
Jill Replogle
Reporter
Journalist
Episode: Toilets vs Refrigerators: A fan favorite encore
Niko Gonzalez-Whistler
Forever Ago producer, in-studio guest in the Billy Possum segment
Brains On Universe
Episode: Smash Boom Presents: Forever Ago and the history of teddy bears

Host

Molly Bloom
Host of Smash Boom Best, associated with Brains On Universe/Smash Boom Best

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 22.2k ratings
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    I love this. It is so good. You should have S. D. Smith on. Please.🙏 Smash! Boom! Best! Smash! Boom! Best!

    Audible
    5
    David W Landow
    United States22 days ago
  • TNT cannon

    Make an episode of mud vs slime plz or trains vs six seven

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    67 is boring
    Canada22 days ago
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    Owen loves GD
    22 days ago
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    I love this podcast!!!! Please do roller skating vs roller blading 🛼🛼

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    United States23 days ago
  • Ideas

    Jared Goff vs. Matthew Stafford. A passing debate🏉.

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    5
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    United States23 days ago

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Loved the mix of humor and facts; great for kids and parents.
Energetic, family-friendly debates with creative topics.
Listeners appreciate audience participation and approachable arguments.
Requests for more varied guests or surprising topics; some episodes feel repetitive.

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Stitch vs Yoda
Q: Why didn't Yoda train Leia instead of Luke?
Because Luke put in the effort, he took the X-wing to Dagobah and showed up, while Yoda lets people make their own choices, good or bad.
Stitch vs Yoda
Q: What advice do you have for our debaters today?
Be really funny, and have to have logic that rounds up well with how your debate works.
Smash Boom Best presents: Story Pirates
Q: Do you have any advice for any kids who are like, I want to make my room special and feel like my own private space?
They should think about what areas they use the most, and if they could design it any way they want, no budget, what they would want in there.
Smash Boom Best presents: Story Pirates
Q: How did you come up with the idea for your story?
I came up with my story 'Do Not Disturb' when my teacher asked if I wanted to do summer writing club and I said yes. I shared that I had been writing a Do Not Disturb sign for my room.
Cake vs. Pie: a tasty debate
Q: Andrew, do you have any advice for our debaters today?
Just have fun and keep it entertaining.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A witty, family-friendly debate show that pits two topics or objects against each other in a four-round format, guided by a charismatic host and judged by a rotating panel. Episodes blend science, culture, and pop references with humor and audience participation, teaching listeners how to defend opinions while keeping things light and entertaining. Notable is the mix of expert and celebrity guests, plus a strong emphasis on playful facts, storytelling, and quick-fire banter that appeals to both kids and grown-ups. The show stands out for its interactive voting, diverse guest mix, and a curriculum-friendly approach to arguing ideas without losing the fun.

Potential listeners will likely enjoy fast-paced debates, kid-appropriate humor, and c... more

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1. Latif Nasser
2. Hans Buetow
3. Alex Nader
4. Merk Nguyen
5. Daniel Alarcón
6. Sanden Totten
7. Nora McInerney
8. Jill Replogle

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