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

Join Joy Dolo, host of Forever Ago, and Aron Woldeslassie, producer of Brains On Universe, in a hilarious Halloween candy debate! They pit popular treats like Twix and Snickers against each other, sharing witty banter and nostalgic memories. The competition gets intense as they engage in creative pitches and character monologues to defend their choices. They even brainstorm a new candy bar, showcasing their playful imaginations. Tune in for a sugar-filled showdown and find out which candy reigns supreme!

Can’t get enough Smash Boom Best? Here’s a bonus episode! Sign up for Smarty Pass and you’ll get a bonus episode like this every month. Usually, these episodes are just for Smarty Pass subscribers but today we’re sharing one with all of our listeners. To get more, sign up for Smarty Pass at smartypass.org How many times have you asked yourself: which is better, Sanden or a Velociraptor? On the one hand, Velociraptors hunt in packs but on the other hand, Sanden Totten is funny. Sanden has great hair but Velociraptors have been featured in several movies. It’s impossible to decide. Well, grab your Smarty Pass because, with the help of a fun game, we’ll decide which is best: Sanden or a Velociraptor!

Grab your helmet and knee pads because it’s Rollerblades vs. Scooters! Listen as journalist and podcaster Jed Kim rolls out for team Scooters while singer, writer, and comedian Andrew Barbato slices through the competition for team Rollerblades! Who will be crowned the Smash Boom Best? Head on over to smashboom.org and vote to tell us who YOU think won!This week’s sponsors are:Help your kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for teens. Visit Greenlight.com/inclined.Let your kids' imaginations run wild and check out the new podcast Wild Interest wherever you get your podcasts. wildinterest.comAlso… do you have your Smarty Pass yet? Get yours today for just $5/month (or $45/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today. As an added bonus, your Smarty Pass will grant you access to a super special debate starring Sanden and Molly!

Today, the ultimate immortal rivals go fang to claw in a blood-thirsty debate. It's vampires vs werewolves! Who will win? Pale, blood-sucking vampires? Or supernaturally speedy, howling werewolves? Anna Weggel and Tracy Mumford debate to see which terrifying tormentor will be crowned the Smash Boom Best. After you listen, tell us who you think won by casting your vote at smashboom.org!

Beloved host and sloth lover, Molly Bloom, takes on Brains On producer and cheetah enthusiast, Sanden Totten. Which team will triumph? Grab your Smarty Pass to hear and find out!

Today’s debate is a sporty showdown between two playful pastimes. It’s Surfing vs. Ice Skating! Actor, writer and comedian Allison Reese is here to ride the waves for team surfing, and editor Nancy Yang will glide across the ice for team ice skating. Who will be crowned the Smash Boom Best? Head on over to smashboom.org and vote to tell us who YOU think won!This week’s sponsors are:Help your kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for teens. Visit Greenlight.com/inclined.Let your kids' imaginations run wild and check out the new podcast Wild Interest wherever you get your podcasts. wildinterest.comAlso… do you have your Smarty Pass yet? Get yours today for just $4/month (or $36/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today. As an added bonus, your Smarty Pass will grant you access to a super special debate starring Sanden and Molly!

Join Mary Mack, a talented comedian and voice actor advocating for team Broccoli, as she playfully battles Jada Pulley, an actor and improviser representing team Carrots. They dive into the delicious debate of which veggie reigns supreme! Expect funny arguments about broccoli's gourmet roots versus the sweetness of carrots. Witty anecdotes, culinary challenges, and imaginative mascot auditions keep listeners entertained. In the end, will broccoli secure the title, or will carrots surprise us all? Tune in for a fun culinary showdown!

In this lively debate, Anna Weggel, producer of the show, champions Monopoly, while comedy writer Sam Suksiri passionately defends Dungeons & Dragons. They explore the strategic depths and imaginative realms of both games. Monopoly's rich history and lessons on economics clash with D&D's boundless storytelling and collaborative adventures. With humorous anecdotes and playful banter, the discussion highlights what makes each game special. Ultimately, creativity and fun lead to Dungeons & Dragons being crowned the winner!

Today’s debate is a smackdown of the smartest. It’s Parrots vs. Gorillas! Brains On Editor Shahla Farzan is ready to win parrots the prize and Brains On Producer Marc Sanchez is ready to GET IT for gorillas. Who will be crowned the Smash Boom Best? Head on over to smashboom.org and vote to tell us who YOU think won!This episode’s sponsor:Help your kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for teens. Visit Greenlight.com/inclined.Also… do you have your Smarty Pass yet? Get yours today for just $4/month (or $36/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today. As an added bonus, your Smarty Pass will grant you access to a super special debate starring Sanden and Molly!

In this lively debate, actor and comedian Brad Milison champions the joys of weekends, sharing relatable anecdotes that highlight their charm. In contrast, Melanie Johnson, an actor, writer, and comedian, passionately advocates for vacations, even referencing a memorable trip to Italy. The banter includes a humorous rap battle and creative infomercials touting the allure of vacations. Both guests draw listeners into the fun, ultimately leaving everyone eager to decide: are weekends or vacations the true escape?