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

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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!
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  • Accordions vs. Bagpipes: a musical debate
    May 1 2025

    Today’s debate is a majestic musical showdown – it’s accordions vs. bagpipes! Singing the praises of the squeezebox is comedian, voice actor and writer Mary Mack, while Brains On Universe Producer Aron Woldeslassie will try to snag a win for the windy warbler. Which instrument will strike the right chord and win the day? Head on over to smashboom.org and vote to tell us who YOU think won!


    Also… do you have your Smarty Pass yet? Get yours today for just $5/month (or $45/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today. As an added bonus, your Smarty Pass will grant you access to a super special debate starring Sanden and Molly!

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  • Frankenstein’s Monster vs. Frosty the Snowman: a chilling debate
    Apr 24 2025

    Today’s debate is a battle between two legendary characters: Frankenstein's Monster vs. Frosty the Snowman! Theater-maker Shanan Custer will champion the misunderstood monster, while student and actor Kate Wexler will fight for everyone’s favorite frosty fellow. Will science or snow win the day? Take a listen, and then head on over to smashboom.org and vote to tell us who YOU think won!


    Also… do you have your Smarty Pass yet? Get yours today for just $5/month (or $45/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today. As an added bonus, your Smarty Pass will grant you access to a super special debate starring Sanden and Molly!

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  • Forever Ago: The history and mystery of mayonnaise
    Apr 17 2025

    Hey Smash Boom Besties! Today we're bringing you an extra special episode from our sister podcast Forever Ago! You’ll remember debater Joy Dolo from so many debates including the spooky Ghosts vs. Zombies and the hilarious Halloween Candy Grab Bag. Turns out, Joy also made an entire Forever Ago episode about her one true nemesis – MAYONNAISE! Joy faces down her least favorite food to learn about the origins of this very popular condiment, and co-host Maya calls in Splendid Table’s Francis Lam to help Joy open her mind to mayo. Plus, a gloopy game of First Things First!


    We’ll be back next week with a brand-new debate – Frankenstein’s Monster vs. Frosty the Snowman. Until then, enjoy this special episode of Forever Ago!


    This week’s sponsor:


    Help your kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for teens. Visit Greenlight.com/inclined.


    Also… do you have your Smarty Pass yet? Get yours today for just $5/month (or $45/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today. As an added bonus, your Smarty Pass will grant you access to a super special debate starring Sanden and Molly!

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Great job 👏

Love the episode some time you need to make a keepers of the lost city’s vs wings of fire 🔥

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Great Podcast!❤️

I love this pod! Very family friendly, encourages good sportsmanship, and incredibly hilarious!

PS in fairies vs giants the host i also absolutely love Keeper of the Lost Cities.
Also someone needs to make Wings of Fire vs Keeper of the Lost Cities episode

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Love it so much 🤩

😃I really like the story's 😀. this week story's was good to me and my brother.😃

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Amazing

This is an excellent podcast. I have been listening for a year and it is still great

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Best ever!

Love this podcast so much. I listen to it every night. great job guys!

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Entertaining and Funny!

I love listening to this when i go to sleep. It can be chaotic and fun, but also educational. I also love the State Of Debates. I would totally reccommend!

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I LOVED IT

It was so fun to listen to I loved choosing my side of the debate I listened to it 5 times Learned so much about debate I definitely recommend it!

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My favorite!

this podcast is one of my favorites. I love the diabetes and the guest judges. I also like how this podcast didn't seem like it is on a script and that makes it funny and relatable.

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Awesome podcast!

Such a great podcast! I love it. It’s great for all ages. I learn a new fact every time I listen to it. I highly recommend it!!!

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So Interesting!

My kids love listening to this podcast and choosing their side of the debate, and it's very interesting for us adults, too!

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