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

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

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!

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!

 

#175

Matilda vs. Alice in Wonderland: a whimsical debate

Today’s debate is a showdown between two beloved stories — Matilda vs. Alice in Wonderland... more

20 Feb 2025

33 MINS

33:52

20 Feb 2025


#174

Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Squeak Attack

We’ve all heard of a sneak attack, but have you heard of a “Squeak Attack”? Well, Brains O... more

18 Feb 2025

01 MINS

01:39

18 Feb 2025


#173

Telescope vs. Microscope: a focused debate

Today’s debate zooms out to the farthest reaches of space then back in to the tiniest deta... more

13 Feb 2025

35 MINS

35:16

13 Feb 2025


#172

Viola vs. Keyboard: a musical debate

Today’s debate is a matchup between two musical marvels. It’s viola vs. keyboard! Vying fo... more

06 Feb 2025

36 MINS

36:00

06 Feb 2025


#171

We're back on February 6th!

[Smash Boom Best] (https://www.brainson.org/pages/smashboombest)  is back on Thursday, Feb... more

30 Jan 2025

01 MINS

01:29

30 Jan 2025


#170

Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Smash DOOM Best

Molly and Aron love horror movies! So to entertain them, Ruby plays small clips from some ... more

17 Dec 2024

01 MINS

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17 Dec 2024


#169

Bluey vs. Elmo: a lovable debate

Today's debate is a showdown between two lovable characters. One is a playful pup from... more

28 Nov 2024

35 MINS

35:20

28 Nov 2024


#168

Slides vs. Swings: a playground debate

Today’s debate is a beastly battle between two playground legends. It’s Slides vs. Swings!... more

21 Nov 2024

38 MINS

38:24

21 Nov 2024


#167

Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Molly’s super casual emergency

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19 Nov 2024

01 MINS

01:36

19 Nov 2024


#166

Mars vs. Saturn: a celestial debate

Today’s debate features two powerful planets in a cosmic clash – it’s Mars vs. Saturn! Bra... more

14 Nov 2024

35 MINS

35:13

14 Nov 2024


#165

Jack and the Beanstalk vs. The Ugly Duckling: a storybook debate

Today’s debate throws two timeless tales into the ring for a clash of the classics. It’s J... more

07 Nov 2024

33 MINS

33:14

07 Nov 2024


#164

Ghostbusters vs. Jurassic Park: a cinematic debate

Today’s debate is full of frights and delights. Grab your popcorn and watch your backs bec... more

31 Oct 2024

32 MINS

32:55

31 Oct 2024


#163

Halloween Candy Grab Bag: a decadent debate

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24 Oct 2024

45 MINS

45:06

24 Oct 2024


#162

Smarty Pass Presents: Sanden vs a Velociraptor

Can’t get enough Smash Boom Best? Here’s a bonus episode! Sign up for Smarty Pass and you’... more

21 Oct 2024

06 MINS

06:35

21 Oct 2024


#161

Rollerblades vs. Scooters: a rolling debate

Grab your helmet and knee pads because it’s Rollerblades vs. Scooters! Listen as journalis... more

17 Oct 2024

37 MINS

37:10

17 Oct 2024