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

Debate show where two things compete and listeners decide which is best AI summary

Brains On Universe Visit website › Kids & Family · EN · 247 episodes · latest 2026-11-12

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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!

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Boba Tea vs Slushies

2026-11-12 · 37 min

Today, two drinks that are textural treats duke it out to see who will be Smash Beverage Best! One has bubbles, the other is an icy delight. Both come in all sorts of flavors. It’s Boba Tea vs Slushies! Voice actor Merk…
Backpacks vs Pockets

2026-11-05 · 39 min

Holding stuff is easier thanks to pockets and backpacks. One can fit a laptop and water bottle, the other keeps your keys and wallet with you at all times. Both are great, but this is Smash Boom Best, so only one can…
American Robin vs Mourning Dove

2026-10-29 · 40 min

Get ready for a Smash Boom Best bird bonanza. Tommy Siegel and Billy Libby have gone bananas for birds in the last few years. They’re real-life friends and musicians, who host the podcast Extremely Accurate Bird Songs.…
Sneak Peek: Molly debates Sanden in Sloths vs Cheetahs!

2026-10-26 · 23 min

Molly Bloom as a debater? It’s true! This is a sneak peek at a bonus episode we just shared in our Smarty Pass feed. Molly debates Sanden in a Smash Boom Best showdown between Cheetahs and Sloths. To hear the full,…
Attics vs Basements

2026-10-22 · 36 min

It’s a building battle from top to bottom. Attics sit high above the world, basements are cool lairs down below. Both can be fun, both can be creepy, but only one can win. Digging deep for basements is musician and one…
MarioKart vs Candy Land

2026-10-15 · 34 min

Get your game face on because in this episode we’ve got two colorful competitions. One is a board game that takes you to a sweet imaginary land. The other is a video game race that’ll get your adrenaline pumping. It’s…
Hiking vs Gardening

2026-10-08 · 39 min

Grab your sunscreen and a bottle of water because we’ve a showdown between two outdoor activities. It’s Gardening vs Hiking! Making our love of gardening grow is performer, theatermaker and Story Pirate Mahayla…
Sneak peek: The history of pineapple pizza

2026-10-05 · 9 min

This is a sneak peak of a bonus episode available to Smarty Pass members. It’s a follow up to our Forever Ago episode on the history of pizza. In this one, we look at the man who made pineapple on pizza a thing. Plus,…
Moana vs Elsa

2026-10-01 · 43 min

Today’s debate is a royal rivalry between two regal leaders. One of them is the wayfinding chief of Motonui and the other a former queen who can control the ice and snow. It’s Moana vs Elsa. Repping the mighty Moana is…
Smash Boom Best Live + New Season Alert!!!

2026-09-18 · 1 min

October is a big month for Smash Boom Best! We're coming back with new episodes October 1st and we're doing TWO live shows! We'll be in Toronto on Oct. 3rd -- it's part of the Just For Laughs Festival. And we'll be in…

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Oldest episode in feed: 05/2018 · over 8 years
Typical length: 30 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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