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/
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What listeners will find here
Gardening and hiking go head-to-head in an outdoor activity showdown
Gardening and hiking face off in a playful debate about two favorite ways to get outside. Mahayla Laurence makes the case for gardening, while Alex Nader argues for hiking, all building toward a vote for the winner.
How pineapple pizza went from one man’s idea to an international food feud
Pineapple pizza is the focus of this bonus sneak peek, tracing the person who helped make it popular and the cross-national drama it sparked. It follows up on an earlier episode about the history of pizza and zeroes in on one of the pie world’s most argued-over toppings.
A Disney royal face-off pits Moana’s wayfinding grit against Elsa’s icy power
Moana and Elsa go head-to-head in a playful debate over which Disney lead deserves the crown. With Mickey Bloom arguing for Moana and Delia Bloom defending Elsa, the episode sets up a family-powered showdown and invites listeners to pick a side.
Smash Boom Best returns in October with live debates in Toronto and Dallas
Smash Boom Best is kicking off October with a new season and two live shows. This episode is a quick update on the October 1 return, the Toronto and Dallas events, and what fans can expect from the live format.
Slides or spring floors? A playful showdown between waterparks and trampoline parks
Waterparks and trampoline parks go head-to-head in a lively park-vs-park debate. Marina Squerciati argues for the splashy thrills of slides and waves, while Eli Kay-Oliphant makes the case for bouncing, games, and obstacles.
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