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 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 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! Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/

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 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! Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/

 

#218

Toilets vs Refrigerators: A fan favorite encore

Today, we’ve got a brawl between two things we’d hate to live without. It’s refrigerators ... more

16 Apr 2026

40 MINS

40:40

16 Apr 2026


#217

Smash Boom Best presents: Brains On - What's the deal with trends?

Hi Smash Boom Besties! We are currently working on the next season of Smash Boom Best, and... more

09 Apr 2026

35 MINS

35:10

09 Apr 2026


#216

Smash Boom Presents: Forever Ago and the history of teddy bears

We're busy working on a way the next season of Smash Boom Best (coming back in May!) but u... more

02 Apr 2026

25 MINS

25:18

02 Apr 2026


#215

Black Panther vs Wonder Woman

Saving the world is easy compared to winning this debate. We’re pitting two heavy hitting ... more

26 Mar 2026

35 MINS

35:11

26 Mar 2026


#214

Turtles vs Rabbits

One fast, one slow, both super cool. It’s Turtles vs Rabbits! This episode takes the famou... more

19 Mar 2026

38 MINS

38:44

19 Mar 2026


#213

Soy Sauce vs Maple Syrup

Today we’re pitting two amazing condiments against each other. One is sweet, the other sav... more

12 Mar 2026

35 MINS

35:24

12 Mar 2026


#212

Seaweed vs Peanuts

Two savory snacks, one delicious debate. It’s Peanuts vs Seaweed! One grows on land and pa... more

05 Mar 2026

39 MINS

39:04

05 Mar 2026


#211

Bass 🐟 vs Bass 🎸

Today we’ve got a real brain buster. It’s bass vs bass. What? Well, the names are spelled ... more

26 Feb 2026

32 MINS

32:55

26 Feb 2026


#210

Stitch vs Yoda

Two creatures from a galaxy far, far away go head to head in this interstellar debate. One... more

19 Feb 2026

38 MINS

38:37

19 Feb 2026


#209

Rock Climbing vs Sledding

This debate has its ups and downs, literally! One side is all about scaling up mountains, ... more

12 Feb 2026

36 MINS

36:54

12 Feb 2026


#208

Tyranosaurus Rex vs Triceratops

Get ready for an ancient throwdown of epic proportions. It’s Tyranosaurus vs Triceratops. ... more

05 Feb 2026

37 MINS

37:04

05 Feb 2026


#207

Moss vs. Moths

We’ve got a showdown between two wonders of nature. One is a patch of perfect greenery, th... more

29 Jan 2026

36 MINS

36:25

29 Jan 2026


#206

Spaghetti vs Ravioli

I hope you’re hungry, because we’ve got a heaping plate of debate for you. It’s spaghetti ... more

22 Jan 2026

35 MINS

35:24

22 Jan 2026


#205

Camping vs Hotels

It’s vacation time and you have to decide where to sleep - under the stars or in a suite? ... more

15 Jan 2026

39 MINS

39:19

15 Jan 2026


#204

Wizard of Oz vs Mary Poppins

Get ready for magic, wonder, and whimsy! We’re pitting two beloved children’s franchises a... more

08 Jan 2026

40 MINS

40:25

08 Jan 2026


#203

Smash Boom Best presents: Story Pirates

We're taking a little break for the holidays so instead we want to share one of our favori... more

01 Jan 2026

43 MINS

43:44

01 Jan 2026


#202

Smash Boom Best Presents: Brains On - Why do we laugh?

 We're on a little winter break and we're gonna be back with a new smash boom battle on Ja... more

25 Dec 2025

37 MINS

37:24

25 Dec 2025


#201

Brains On is coming to a city near you!

The Brains On crew is hitting the road in 2026, and our first shows have just been announc... more

20 Dec 2025

01 MINS

01:20

20 Dec 2025