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

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172 Episodes

  1. Bluey vs. Elmo: a lovable debate

    Published: 11/28/2024
  2. Slides vs. Swings: a playground debate

    Published: 11/21/2024
  3. Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Molly’s super casual emergency

    Published: 11/19/2024
  4. Mars vs. Saturn: a celestial debate

    Published: 11/14/2024
  5. Jack and the Beanstalk vs. The Ugly Duckling: a storybook debate

    Published: 11/7/2024
  6. Ghostbusters vs. Jurassic Park: a cinematic debate

    Published: 10/31/2024
  7. Halloween Candy Grab Bag: a decadent debate

    Published: 10/24/2024
  8. Smarty Pass Presents: Sanden vs a Velociraptor

    Published: 10/21/2024
  9. Rollerblades vs. Scooters: a rolling debate

    Published: 10/17/2024
  10. Vampires vs. Werewolves: a spooky debate

    Published: 10/10/2024
  11. Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Cheetahs vs. Sloths

    Published: 10/4/2024
  12. Surfing vs. Ice Skating: an Olympic debate

    Published: 10/3/2024
  13. Broccoli vs. Carrots: a veggie debate

    Published: 9/26/2024
  14. Dungeons & Dragons vs. Monopoly: a strategic debate

    Published: 9/12/2024
  15. Parrots vs. Gorillas: an intelligent debate

    Published: 9/5/2024
  16. Weekends vs. Vacation: an escape debate

    Published: 8/29/2024
  17. Eyebrows vs. Thumbs: a bodily debate

    Published: 8/22/2024
  18. Seashells vs. Ferns: an intricate debate

    Published: 8/15/2024
  19. Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Analog vs. Digital

    Published: 8/13/2024
  20. Donuts vs. Bagels: a circular debate

    Published: 8/8/2024

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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!