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

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1. Sneak Peek: Molly debates Sanden in Sloths vs Cheetahs!

   26 Oct 2026 · 23 min

   Molly Bloom as a debater? It’s true! This is a sneak peek at a bonus episode we just shared in our Smarty Pass feed. Molly debates Sanden in a Smash Boom Best showdown between Cheetahs and Sloths. To hear the full,…

2. Attics vs Basements

   22 Oct 2026 · 36 min

   It’s a building battle from top to bottom. Attics sit high above the world, basements are cool lairs down below. Both can be fun, both can be creepy, but only one can win. Digging deep for basements is musician and one…

3. MarioKart vs Candy Land

   15 Oct 2026 · 34 min

   Get your game face on because in this episode we’ve got two colorful competitions. One is a board game that takes you to a sweet imaginary land. The other is a video game race that’ll get your adrenaline pumping. It’s…

4. Hiking vs Gardening

   8 Oct 2026 · 39 min

   Grab your sunscreen and a bottle of water because we’ve a showdown between two outdoor activities. It’s Gardening vs Hiking! Making our love of gardening grow is performer, theatermaker and Story Pirate Mahayla…

5. Sneak peek: The history of pineapple pizza

   5 Oct 2026 · 9:07 · Bonus

   This is a sneak peak of a bonus episode available to Smarty Pass members. It’s a follow up to our Forever Ago episode on the history of pizza. In this one, we look at the man who made pineapple on pizza a thing. Plus,…

6. Moana vs Elsa

   1 Oct 2026 · 43 min

   Today’s debate is a royal rivalry between two regal leaders. One of them is the wayfinding chief of Motonui and the other a former queen who can control the ice and snow. It’s Moana vs Elsa. Repping the mighty Moana is…

7. Smash Boom Best Live + New Season Alert!!!

   18 Sep 2026 · 1:15 · Bonus

   October is a big month for Smash Boom Best! We're coming back with new episodes October 1st and we're doing TWO live shows! We'll be in Toronto on Oct. 3rd -- it's part of the Just For Laughs Festival. And we'll be in…

8. Waterparks vs Trampoline Parks

   20 Aug 2026 · 38 min

   This debate is park vs park. One is a splashy place with slides and waves. The other a bounce house with games and obstacles. Get ready for waterparks vs trampoline parks! Making a splash for the wonderful world of…

9. Sneak Peek: Hoax Hunters explain the Pokemon Shock

   17 Aug 2026 · 6:59 · Bonus

   This is a sneak peek of a bonus episode available to Smarty Pass subscribers. It’s a follow up to the Forever Ago episode about the history of Pokemon. This time, Marc and Sanden are back as the Hoax Hunters to…

10. King Arthur vs Robin Hood

    13 Aug 2026 · 39 min

    Today it’s a battle of iconic British folk heroes! One is a King who loves justice, peace and a little bit of magic. And on the other a hero who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. It’s King Arthur vs Robin…

11. Vanilla vs Mint

    6 Aug 2026 · 38 min

    Today two terrific tastes are here to mix it up. On one side we have a warming spice that comes from a seed pod and on the other a mean, green cooling leaf machine. It’s vanilla vs mint. Keeping things cool for mint is…

12. The Lorax vs The Cat in the Hat

    30 Jul 2026 · 37 min

    Today’s debate is a bookish brawl featuring two classic characters created by Dr. Seuss. Improviser Nick Kanellis is arguing for The Lorax, that beloved and mustachioed defender of trees. And Story Pirate Peter…

13. Watermelon vs Cotton Candy

    23 Jul 2026 · 40 min

    In today’s debate, we’ve got two sweet treats that are delights to eat. We have Forever Ago host Joy Dolo arguing for watermelon, the colorful fruit that’s hydrating to boot. And Brant Miller is repping cotton candy,…

14. Zippers vs Velcro

    16 Jul 2026 · 39 min

    Today we have two fantastic fasteners facing off. It’s Zippers against Velcro. Both keep clothes closed, both combine form and function, but only one can seal the deal for the win. Representing Team Velcro we have…

15. SpongeBob vs Minions

    9 Jul 2026 · 37 min

    They’re both yellow, they’re both goofy, and they both have signature outfits! It’s SpongeBob vs Minions! Which animated icon is the coolest? Tune in to find out! We’ve got host and reporter Jed Kim going bananas for…

16. Dandelions vs Orchids

    2 Jul 2026 · 37 min

    Today, we’re frolicking through the flowers. It’s Dandelions vs Orchids. One is butter yellow and grants wishes, the other is delicate and dazzling! We’ve got Smash Boom Best co-creator Sanden Totten for Team Orchids…

17. Texting vs Calling

    25 Jun 2026 · 38 min

    Today we’ve got two cool ways of reaching out. One starts with a ring, the other, a ding. It’s calling vs texting. Defending the tradition of talking on the phone, it’s the host of the Heavyweight Podcast, Jonathan…

18. Avocados vs Raspberries

    18 Jun 2026 · 36 min

    Snack time! On one side it’s a creamy, dreamy, green fruit perfect for salads and dips. On the other side it’s a razzle-dazzle red berry that loves being in smoothies and parfaits. Avocados vs Raspberries! Here to cut…

19. Balloons vs Candles

    11 Jun 2026 · 38 min

    Get ready for a debate worth celebrating! It’s balloons vs candles. One floats festively toward the sky, the other brightens the dark. Both are popular at parties. But which one is the best? We’re about to find out!…

20. Knitting vs Pottery

    4 Jun 2026 · 38 min

    Get ready for a craft-tastic debate. One side serves up cuddly, cozy creations. The other, hardy, handy homeware. It’s knitting versus pottery! Both are fun, useful crafts that have been loved for centuries by…

21. Onions vs Corn

    28 May 2026 · 35 min

    I hope you are hungry, because today’s debate is serving up two staples of the dinner table. Grill ‘em, saute ‘em, mix ‘em in salads. They’ll both taste great. But only one can take the trophy. It’s Onions vs Corn.…

22. Alligators vs Otters

    21 May 2026 · 41 min

    Get ready for a clash of critters! On one side we’ve got alligators, rowdy reptiles known for tough skin and a winning smile. On the other we’ve got otters, mischievous mammals with webbed feet and the cutest little…

23. Slime vs Slinkies

    14 May 2026 · 41 min

    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…

24. Barbie vs Mr Potato Head

    7 May 2026 · 38 min

    Today we’ve got two toys that spur creativity and imagination. One’s a fashion icon for the ages and the other one is a bulbous blank slate! That’s right, it’s Barbie vs Mr Potato Head. Story Pirate Alex Nader is…

25. Mermaids vs Bigfoot: A fan favorite encore

    30 Apr 2026 · 44 min

    Two marvelous, mythical legends make an appearance in this week's episode. It's mermaids vs Bigfoot! Which elusive creature will win this smash boom battle? Mermaids, the mysterious sirens that haunt our oceans? Or…

26. Bikes vs Skateboards: A fan favorite encore

    23 Apr 2026 · 40 min

    Get ready to kickflip out -- cuz this debate is off the chain. It's bikes vs. skateboards! Listen to radio journalist Daniel Alarcón and Brains On! star Sanden Totten drop some gear-grinding arguments and gnarly…

27. Toilets vs Refrigerators: A fan favorite encore

    16 Apr 2026 · 41 min

    Today, we’ve got a brawl between two things we’d hate to live without. It’s refrigerators vs. toilets! Terrible, Thanks for Asking creator Nora McInerny and reporter Jill Replogle duke it out in this feisty fixture…

28. Smash Boom Best presents: Brains On - What's the deal with trends?

    9 Apr 2026 · 35 min · S10 E18

    Hi Smash Boom Besties! We are currently working on the next season of Smash Boom Best, and we cannot wait for you to hear it. In the meantime, we have this episode of Brains On to share with you. I also host Brains On,…

29. Smash Boom Presents: Forever Ago and the history of teddy bears

    2 Apr 2026 · 25 min · S10 E17

    We're busy working on a way the next season of Smash Boom Best (coming back in May!) but until then we wanted to let you know that our history show Forever Ago is back with new episodes RIGHT NOW. Join fan favorite…

30. Black Panther vs Wonder Woman

    26 Mar 2026 · 35 min · S10 E16

    Saving the world is easy compared to winning this debate. We’re pitting two heavy hitting heroes against each other. It’s Black Panther vs Wonder Woman. Fighting for the Amazonian warrior with a golden lasso, it’s…

31. Turtles vs Rabbits

    19 Mar 2026 · 39 min · S10 E15

    One fast, one slow, both super cool. It’s Turtles vs Rabbits! This episode takes the famous story of The Tortoise and the Hare and turns it into a rollicking debate for the ages! Hopping in for Team Rabbit is comedian…

32. Soy Sauce vs Maple Syrup

    12 Mar 2026 · 35 min · S10 E14

    Today we’re pitting two amazing condiments against each other. One is sweet, the other savory. Both are beloved. It’s Maple Syrup versus Soy Sauce. Pouring it on for Team Maple Syrup is host and reporter Jed Kim.…

33. Seaweed vs Peanuts

    5 Mar 2026 · 39 min · S10 E13

    Two savory snacks, one delicious debate. It’s Peanuts vs Seaweed! One grows on land and pairs perfectly with chocolate or jelly. The other is found in the sea and is key in soups and sushi. Which one will be deemed the…

34. Bass 🐟 vs Bass 🎸

    26 Feb 2026 · 33 min · S10 E12

    Today we’ve got a real brain buster. It’s bass vs bass. What? Well, the names are spelled the same, but they couldn’t be more different. One is a slippery, shimmery fish. The other is a boppin’, booming, guitar. Both…

35. Stitch vs Yoda

    19 Feb 2026 · 39 min · S10 E11

    Two creatures from a galaxy far, far away go head to head in this interstellar debate. One is a little blue force of destruction and the other is a little green font of wisdom. It’s Stitch vs Yoda! Surfing in on a wave…

36. Rock Climbing vs Sledding

    12 Feb 2026 · 37 min · S10 E10

    This debate has its ups and downs, literally! One side is all about scaling up mountains, boulders and walls. The other side goes down hills with a woosh. It’s Rock Climbing vs Sledding! This pulse pounding episode…

37. Tyranosaurus Rex vs Triceratops

    5 Feb 2026 · 37 min · S10 E9

    Get ready for an ancient throwdown of epic proportions. It’s Tyranosaurus vs Triceratops. One is a meat-eating, mega-predator and the other is a vegetarian with three horns for three times the protection. Dino experts…

38. Moss vs. Moths

    29 Jan 2026 · 36 min · S10 E8

    We’ve got a showdown between two wonders of nature. One is a patch of perfect greenery, the other is a fluttery friend. It’s Moss vs Moths. Here to tell us why moss is boss we have actor, writer, singer and comedian…

39. Spaghetti vs Ravioli

    22 Jan 2026 · 35 min · S10 E7

    I hope you’re hungry, because we’ve got a heaping plate of debate for you. It’s spaghetti vs ravioli. Chef and cookbook author Julia Turshen is cooking up some arguments for Team Spaghetti. Science communicator and…

40. Camping vs Hotels

    15 Jan 2026 · 39 min · S10 E6

    It’s vacation time and you have to decide where to sleep - under the stars or in a suite? Today we’re arguing Camping vs Hotels. Two prime destinations for travellers but only one can win. Taking us to the woods for…

41. Wizard of Oz vs Mary Poppins

    8 Jan 2026 · 40 min · S10 E5

    Get ready for magic, wonder, and whimsy! We’re pitting two beloved children’s franchises against each other. Both come from popular books and were made into even more popular movies. But only one will triumph. It’s…

42. Smash Boom Best presents: Story Pirates

    1 Jan 2026 · 44 min · Bonus

    We're taking a little break for the holidays so instead we want to share one of our favorite shows with you: StoryPirates! In this first episode of their newest season, the Story Pirates receive an intriguing…

43. Smash Boom Best Presents: Brains On - Why do we laugh?

    25 Dec 2025 · 37 min · Bonus

    We're on a little winter break and we're gonna be back with a new smash boom battle on January 8th. Today we have an episode of the other show that Molly hosts: Brains On. This is an episode about something near and…

44. Brains On is coming to a city near you!

    20 Dec 2025 · 1:20 · Bonus

    The Brains On crew is hitting the road in 2026, and our first shows have just been announced. If you like fun, games, dancing, optical illusions and... Mystery Sounds, check out Your Brain is Magic. Head to…

45. Pigs vs. Frogs

    18 Dec 2025 · 35 min · S10 E4

    One’s a happy hopper and the other is a fine swine. Get ready for Pigs vs Frogs! Both animals are popular in books and movies. Both have cool features. But which is the coolest critter? Writer and archeologist Anna…

46. Harmonica vs Glockenspiel

    11 Dec 2025 · 37 min · S10 E3

    This debate is sure to be sweet music to your ears. It’s Harmonica vs Glockenspiel! Two harmonious instruments but only one can win! Wailin’ away for Team Harmonica, it’s comedian Aron Woldeslassie! Making melody for…

47. Babies vs. Puppies

    4 Dec 2025 · 38 min · S10 E2

    They’re both cute, they’re both cuddly, they both can be a handful. It’s Babies vs Puppies! Which adorable newborn will be crowned the Smash Boom Best? Cooing for Team Babies is Smash Boom producer Anna Weggel and…

48. Monster Trucks vs. Hot Wheels

    27 Nov 2025 · 39 min · S10 E1

    Whether you like your wheels big or small, this debate is for you! It’s Monster Trucks vs Hot Wheels. It’s a battle between Brains On besties Marc Sanchez and Sanden Totten. Marc goes full throttle for Team Monster…

49. New episodes of Smash Boom Best!

    19 Nov 2025 · 1:44 · Trailer

    Get ready for Smash Boom Best season 10! We promise more facts than you can shake a stick at (that's a lot, right?). Declarations of Greatness? We got 'em. Sneak Attacks? Ha-ha-who-YEAH! Arguments about ridiculous…

50. See Smash Boom Best live in Princeton, NJ!

    21 Oct 2025 · 0:45

    Get tickets for Smash Boom Best live! Nothing’s better than a good debate. Except maybe a good debate -- LIVE! That’s why we’re bringing Smash Boom Best to Princeton, New Jersey. It’s gonna be a knock down, drag out…