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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  • Rollerblades vs. Scooters: a rolling debate

    Rollerblades vs. Scooters: a rolling debate
    Oct 17 2024

    Grab your helmet and knee pads because it’s Rollerblades vs. Scooters! Listen as journalist and podcaster Jed Kim rolls out for team Scooters while singer, writer, and comedian Andrew Barbato slices through the competition for team Rollerblades! Who will be crowned the Smash Boom Best? Head on over to smashboom.org and vote to tell us who YOU think won!


    This week’s sponsors are:


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    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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    37 mins
  • Vampires vs. Werewolves: a spooky debate

    Vampires vs. Werewolves: a spooky debate
    Oct 10 2024

    Today, the ultimate immortal rivals go fang to claw in a blood-thirsty debate. It's vampires vs werewolves! Who will win? Pale, blood-sucking vampires? Or supernaturally speedy, howling werewolves? Anna Weggel and Tracy Mumford debate to see which terrifying tormentor will be crowned the Smash Boom Best.

    After you listen, tell us who you think won by casting your vote at smashboom.org!



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    32 mins
  • Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Cheetahs vs. Sloths

    Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Cheetahs vs. Sloths
    Oct 4 2024

    Beloved host and sloth lover, Molly Bloom, takes on Brains On producer and cheetah enthusiast, Sanden Totten. Which team will triumph? Grab your Smarty Pass to hear and find out!
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    2 mins

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So Many Debates!

I loved it all! I even sometimes learn a new fact! From Pikachu vs. Mario to Potatos vs. Tomatos.

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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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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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Good

I loved it and it teaches you so much, me and my son love it!

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Debate.

Love it. It is so funny. Love the characters. I think it is so awesome.

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This podcast is the smash boom best!

This is such an interesting and fun show!
Here are so good! However the space between episodes is really ticking me off.
Please make more episodes!

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