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

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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family - Sharks vs Skunks

Sharks vs Skunks

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08/29/19 • 38 min

It’s killer fish versus stinky furballs! Science Vs. host Wendy Zukerman goes to bat for SHARKS, those ancient, blood-thirsty predators that make swimming at the beach just a little bit scary.... and Chompers host Rachel Ward represents SKUNKS, those smelly cuties we all wish we could pet! Which wiley creature will win this smash boom battle? Head to smashboom.org and vote! And while you’re at it, join the Debate Club and get access to our bonus episode at smashboom.org/debateclub. This episode is sponsored by Homer Reading (learnwithhomer.com/boom).

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Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family - Swimming vs Soccer

Swimming vs Soccer

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08/21/19 • 35 min

Which sport is tops? Is it swimming, the splashy, life-saving skill, or soccer, the super-popular game of strategy and speed? Debaters Anna Weggel and Tommy McNamara face off in this sporty showdown. Which team do you think came out on top? Head to smashboom.org and vote! And while you’re at it, join the Debate Club and get access to our bonus episode at smashboom.org/debateclub. This episode is sponsored by Mathnasium (mathnasium.com/boom or call 855-912-MATH.)

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Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family - Cats vs Dogs

Cats vs Dogs

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05/31/18 • 24 min

In one corner, human’s best friend, licker of faces, chewer of toys -- it’s dogs. And in the other corner, sleek and graceful, free pest control with a cute face to boot -- it’s cats. Are you Team Cat or Team Dog? Head to smashboom.org to cast your vote!

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Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family - Unicorns vs. Dragons

Unicorns vs. Dragons

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06/06/19 • 34 min

Unicorns and dragons have graced us with a magical, show-stopping debate! Which one of these whimsical, wondrous beasts will triumph? Will it be ferocious, fire-breathing team dragon? Or ethereal, elusive team unicorn? Debaters Sanden Totten and Katie McVay do their best to sway our judge. Press play to find out who comes out on top! And then head to smashboom.org to tell us who you think deserves the title of Smash Boom Best. This episode is sponsored by Relay (relaygo.com/boom for 15% off your purchase on Amazon).

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Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family - Lava vs Quicksand

Lava vs Quicksand

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06/27/18 • 32 min

Two natural phenomena go head-to-head in our final match-up of the season. It's ooey, gooey molten lava versus tricky, shifty, fast-acting quicksand. Both are dangerous, both are fascinating, only one can win. Which side are you: Team Lava or Team Quicksand? Tune in to hear both sides and then cast your vote here: https://goo.gl/forms/m5ndQTmN1ZXW7B8r2

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Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family - Pizza vs Tacos

Pizza vs Tacos

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06/21/18 • 26 min

It's an all-you-can-eat buffet of difficult decisions in one of our toughest match-ups ever. In one corner, it's cheesy, shareable, savory-sauced pizza. And in the other, it's spicy, portable tacos deliciosos. What are you having?
Are you Team Pizza or Team Tacos? Vote here!


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Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family - Rice vs Noodles

Rice vs Noodles

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08/07/19 • 36 min

Two of the world’s most beloved starches are taking the stage today. On one side, we have Joy Dolo repping mighty, multi-colored rice! And on the other, Meghan McCarty Carino argues for slippery, slurpable noodles! Which one do you think is cooler? Head to smashboom.org and vote! You can join the Debate Club and get access to our bonus episode at smashboom.org/debateclub. This episode is sponsored by Homer Reading (learnwithhomer.com/boom) and Circle (meetcircle.com/smash and enter SMASH at checkout for $30 off).

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Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family - Venom vs Claws

Venom vs Claws

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07/31/19 • 35 min

Grab some sunscreen, lace up your hiking boots and don’t forget your binoculars because... you’ll want to keep your distance from today’s debate. It’s venom versus claws! Venom-lover Tom Weber and claw-queen Brandi Brown go paw to fang in this smash boom battle. Which warrior will win? Go to smashboom.org and vote! While you’re at it, join our Debate Club at smashboom.org/debateclub, and get access to our super secret bonus episode. Venom vs Claws is sponsored by Raddish, a cooking club for kids (RaddishKids.com/Boom and coupon code BOOM).

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Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family - Aliens vs Robots

Aliens vs Robots

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09/11/19 • 40 min

NPR’s Sam Sanders and Elise Hu go head to head in this futuristic faceoff! Sam is repping the extraterrestrial neighbors we’re still searching for. And Elise is here to defend those helpful machines we call robots. Who do you think won? Head to smashboom.org to cast your vote. This episode is sponsored by Candlewick Press, publisher of Judy Moody Book Quiz Whiz, available wherever books are sold, and Mathnasium (mathnasium.com/boom or call 855-912-MATH).

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Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family - Piranhas vs Venus Flytraps

Piranhas vs Venus Flytraps

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06/06/19 • 32 min

Venus flytraps and piranhas go leaf to teeth in this fearsome debate battle! That’s right, this matchup is killer plant meets fanged fish. Will it be treacherous team Venus flytrap or tricky team piranha for the win? Featuring debaters Jed Kim and Tracy Mumford. Which is cooler? Listen to find out what our judge decides, then head over to smashboom.org to cast your vote. This episode is sponsored by Relay (relaygo.com/boom for 15% off your purchase on Amazon).

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How many episodes does Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family have?

Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family currently has 174 episodes available.

What topics does Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family cover?

The podcast is about Education For Kids, Kids & Family and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family?

The episode title 'Sharks vs Skunks' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family?

The average episode length on Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family released?

Episodes of Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family?

The first episode of Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family was released on May 8, 2018.

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