Slime or Slinky? A playful toy showdown from Smash Boom Best
This is a preview based on the published show notes, not a recap of the audio. Brains On shares a sister-show episode of Smash Boom Best where slime faces off against slinkies, with Latif Nasser arguing for Team Slime and Hans Buetow repping Team Slinky.
This week’s feed entry is a crossover pick rather than a brand-new Brains On episode: based on the show notes, the team is featuring an installment of their sister show, **Smash Boom Best**, built around a delightfully kid-friendly debate: **Slime vs. Slinkies**. If your household has ever watched a child instantly choose between a gooey blob and a springy coil, this episode seems aimed right at that kind of playful opinion. The premise is simple and inviting: two classic playthings go head-to-head, and listeners get to hear the case for each before deciding where they stand. According to the notes, **Radiolab host Latif Nasser** argues for **Team Slime**, while **podcast producer Hans Buetow** makes the case for **Team Slinky**. The write-up leans into the sensory appeal of both toys—slime as gooey, squishy, and surprising; slinkies as springy, wiggly, and wondrous—so expect a spirited, imaginative matchup rather than a serious analysis. This looks like a good pick for families, kids who love debates, or anyone who enjoys light competition built around everyday objects. The notes also mention that listeners can vote for their favorite at **smashboom.org**, which adds a fun interactive angle after listening. If you were specifically waiting for a new Brains On episode, the notes say that returns next week. In the meantime, this preview suggests a lively detour into a toy battle that’s easy to jump into and fun to argue about afterward.
About this episode
We will be back next week with a new episode! This week we have an episode from our sister show Smash Boom Best: Slime vs Slinkies!Set out these two playthings on a table and see which one your kid grabs first. Is it the gooey, squishy, surprising slime? Or the springy, wiggly, wonderous slinky? Both are fun, one will triumph! Smooshing the competition for Team Slime, it’s RadioLab host Latif Nasser. And stretching toward victory for Team Slinky, it’s podcast producer Hans Buetow. Listen to see which terrific toy takes the top prize. And don’t forget to vote for your favorite at smashboom.org. Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate!