Jun 11

Balloons vs Candles

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! We’ve got podcast producer Anna Weggel lifting spirits for Team ... Show More

37m 38s

Jun 4

Knitting vs Pottery

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 countless people. So which will come out on top? Yearning for yarn, it ... Show More

37m 54s

May 28

Onions vs Corn

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. Here to slice and dice for Team Onions is Brian Kvitko. He’s an A ... Show More

34m 52s

Jan 2022

Ghosts vs. Zombies

Today’s frightful free-for-all might just scare your pants off. It’s GHOSTS vs. ZOMBIES! Co-host of the Story Pirates podcast, Peter McNerney battles comedian and host of Forever Ago, Joy Dolo in this un-boo-lievable battle. Who will win? Ghoulish ghosts? Or zealous zombies? Lurc ... Show More

37m 14s

Dec 2021

Godzilla vs. King Kong

We hope you’re ready for today’s ragin’ rivalry, cuz it’s monstrous! In one corner we’ve got that legendary lizard with atomic breath… Godzilla! And in the other, it’s that gargantuan gorilla who scales skyscrapers… King Kong! Radio producer and comedian Aron Woldeslassie tangles ... Show More

34m 54s

Jun 2022

Forever Ago: How ice cream flavors went from whale poo to vanilla

Hi Smash Boom Besties! We are hard at work on the new season of Smash Boom Best and we will be back with new debates SOON! But in the meantime we wanted to tell you about our other show Forever Ago - which returns this week for a brand new season! Forever Ago is hosted by Smash B ... Show More

31m 19s

Sep 2023

Join us at the Big Dig!

Wow, wow wow have we got some big news! Brains On!, Smash Boom Best and Forever Ago are coming together for the Big Dig - an archeological, paleontological extravaganza that you can participate in through YouTube. The show has it all: Megaladons vs Giant Sloths, dinosaurs covered ... Show More

3m 55s

Jan 2022

Whale Shark

<p>Ready to swim with a Whale Shark? These are the largest fish but are known to be gentle and calm creatures so let's dive right into another relaxation story together.</p> <p>We start by introducing our podcast friend <a href= "https://warriorkidspodcast.com/">Warrior Kids</a>! ... Show More

14m 44s

Nov 2023

Capybaras vs. Komodo Dragons: a creature debate

Today’s debate is a fantastic face-off between a relaxed rodent and a raging reptile. We’ve got a cuddly meme, and a hissing, hunting machine! It’s Capybaras vs. Komodo Dragons! Brains On producer and archaeologist Anna Goldfield reps the captivating Capybaras, while writer, acto ... Show More

34m 39s

Apr 2023

Narwhals vs. Jellyfish: A marine debate

Today’s debate is a marine dream! One side has a giant tooth that's brought it acclaim, while the other wobbles on without a brain. Get ready to dive into this debate because it’s Narwhals vs. Jellyfish! Actor and writer Allison Reese is here to defend notable narwhals, while pod ... Show More

37m 47s

Jul 2022

Hummingbirds vs. Seahorses

Two little critters take the spotlight today. It’s hummingbirds vs. seahorses! Reporter Jill Replogle gets into a squeaky scuffle with comic and writer Brandi Brown in this awesome ani-melee. Which creature will carry the day? Heavenly hummingbirds or salty seahorses? Float over ... Show More

31m 49s

Coral Reefs vs. Rainforests