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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
Breakfast
Velociraptor
Pegasus
Centaur

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 to kickflip out -- cuz this debate is off the chain. It's bikes vs. skateboards! Listen to radio journalist Daniel Alarcón and Brains On! star Sanden Totten drop some gear-grinding arguments and gnarly facts...then cruise over to smashboom.... more

Today, we’ve got a brawl between two things we’d hate to live without. It’s refrigerators vs. toilets! Terrible, Thanks for Asking creator Nora McInerny and reporter Jill Replogle duke it out in this feisty fixture face-off. But which team will claim... more

Hi Smash Boom Besties! We are currently working on the next season of Smash Boom Best, and we cannot wait for you to hear it. In the meantime, we have this episode of Brains On to share with you. I also host Brains On, it's a show where we answer our... more

We're busy working on a way the next season of Smash Boom Best (coming back in May!) but until then we wanted to let you know that our history show Forever Ago is back with new episodes RIGHT NOW.

Join fan favorite debater Joy Dolo and co-host Luke ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Tiffany Smith
Actor, guest debater for Wonder Woman
Actor
Episode: Black Panther vs Wonder Woman
Aron Woldeslossi
Comedian and producer, guest debater for Black Panther
Comedian/Producer
Episode: Black Panther vs Wonder Woman
Fareeha Khan
Comedian invited to debate for Team Rabbits
Episode: Turtles vs Rabbits
Tim Platt
Comedian invited to debate for Team Turtles
Episode: Turtles vs Rabbits

Host

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

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 22k ratings
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    Anime vs cartoons

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    It’s good but I want to see better debate ideas

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    Stephieruck
    United States14 days ago
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Listeners Say

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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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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. Daniel Alarcón
2. Sanden Totten
3. Nora McInerney
4. Jill Replogle
5. Niko Gonzalez-Whistler
6. Tiffany Smith
7. Aron Woldeslossi
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