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

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/

Episodes

This podcast episode explores the debate between grass and sand, highlighting their unique qualities and their impact on various aspects of our lives. Sand is praised for its beauty, versatility, and usefulness in the production of essential items. Grass is celebrated for its role in providing oxygen, holding down the ...

Elevators vs. Escalators: an uplifting debate

04 Apr 2024

30m

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This podcast episode explores the debate between the greatness of elevators and escalators. It discusses the history and engineering marvel of elevators, highlighting their ease of use, accessibility, and safety features. It also presents the advantages of escalators, emphasizing their speed, efficiency, and convenienc...

Smash Boom Best presents Forever Ago - Superman: An immigrant's story

28 Mar 2024

13m

Hippopotamus vs. Dragonfly: a sizeable debate

21 Mar 2024

33m

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This podcast episode explores the greatness of hippos and dragonflies through a fun and lively debate. Jada argues for the magnificence of hippos, highlighting their size, grace, and ecological importance. Tim counters with his declaration of greatness for dragonflies, focusing on their unique abilities and long evolut...