203 Episodes

  1. Pigs vs. Frogs

    Published: 12/18/2025
  2. Harmonica vs Glockenspiel

    Published: 12/11/2025
  3. Babies vs. Puppies

    Published: 12/4/2025
  4. Monster Trucks vs. Hot Wheels

    Published: 11/27/2025
  5. New episodes of Smash Boom Best!

    Published: 11/19/2025
  6. See Smash Boom Best live in Princeton, NJ!

    Published: 10/21/2025
  7. We’re back! Brains On Universe has a new headquarters

    Published: 10/8/2025
  8. A big update about Smash Boom Best and the Brains On Universe

    Published: 6/11/2025
  9. Goats vs. Boa Constrictors: a curious debate

    Published: 5/29/2025
  10. Gandalf vs. Snape: a hero debate

    Published: 5/22/2025
  11. Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: And that’s how a BLANK saved my family

    Published: 5/20/2025
  12. Forts vs. Puzzles: a constructive debate

    Published: 5/15/2025
  13. Jelly Beans vs. Beans: a flavorful debate

    Published: 5/8/2025
  14. Accordions vs. Bagpipes: a musical debate

    Published: 5/1/2025
  15. Frankenstein’s Monster vs. Frosty the Snowman: a chilling debate

    Published: 4/24/2025
  16. Forever Ago: The history and mystery of mayonnaise

    Published: 4/17/2025
  17. Smarty Pass Bonus: Mini-Mosties

    Published: 4/14/2025
  18. Tag vs. Hide and Seek: an exhilarating debate

    Published: 4/10/2025
  19. Eclipses vs. Aurora Borealis: a celestial debate

    Published: 4/3/2025
  20. Ketchup vs. Ranch: a saucy debate

    Published: 3/27/2025

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