Apr 23

Bikes vs Skateboards: A fan favorite encore

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 facts...then cruise over to smashboom.org to vote for the team YOU t ... Show More

39m 46s

Apr 16

Toilets vs Refrigerators: A fan favorite encore

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 face-off. But which team will claim the throne? Stone cold fridge ... Show More

40m 40s

Apr 9

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

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, it's a show where we answer our audience's questions. This ep ... Show More

35m 10s

Apr 2023

Story Pirates: How Do You Scare a Mermaid?/Chickening (feat. Busy Phillips)

Hi Smash Boom besties! We have a special treat for you today. We're sharing an episode of the Story Pirates podcast. Our good friend Peter McNerney from the Story Pirates has debated on Smash Boom Best many times, and we're so excited to have him back later this week in our sizzl ... Show More

31m 55s

Nov 2017

I Love a Ghost/Fred the Carrot

The new season of the Story Pirates Podcast is finally here! In this first episode, Lee and Peter set sail on a pirate ship to fulfill their dream of recording the Story Pirates Podcast on the open ocean! They're joined by the entire Story Pirates crew, as well as a real-life ... Show More

21m 33s

Dec 2017

Olympic Masters / How Penguin Office Became a Thing

This week on The Story Pirates Podcast, the crew gets frazzled when they realize they are almost out of kids’ stories to perform, and Story Pirate Meghan reveals one of her awesome superpowers. This week’s episode features two new stories: “Olympic Masters,” wr ... Show More

18m 59s

Nov 2017

The Early Years: I Love You The Best

It’s the season finale! With the relaunch of the Story Pirates Podcast just days away Lee and Peter say thank you to all of the fans with a Story Pirates classic, featuring friend and fellow Story Pirate Kristen Schaal. This story was written by a then-1st grader named Madelin ... Show More

4m 30s

Jan 2024

El sastrecillo valiente | The Brave Little Tailor

In this enchanting episode of 'Spanish Stories for Kids,' we bring to life the tale of 'El Sastrecillo Valiente' or 'The Brave Little Tailor.' Join us on a whimsical journey as our clever and courageous tailor faces giants, kings, and magical challenges. Don't miss this captivati ... Show More

26m 14s

May 2018

'The Little Mermaid'

You might know 'The Little Mermaid' as a Walt Disney movie, but the story is much older than that. And classical composers have been fascinated by the tale, too. Hear how our version goes in the latest production of YourClassical Storytime -- classic tales with a classical twist.

27m 45s

Mar 2024

Smash Boom Best presents Forever Ago - Superman: An immigrant's story

Smash Boom Best will be back in your feed next week with an all new debate battle. Until then, check out our history show: Forever Ago. It's hosted by our friend Joy Dolo, and it looks into the fascinating past of things we take for granted. In this episode, Joy invites Molly on ... Show More

14m 13s

Feb 2021

Deep Cuts #1

The Story Pirates Podcast will be back with new episodes starting March 4th, but in the meantime we have a brand new bonus episode for you featuring our favorite, funniest, and weirdest stories from the archives. Featuring “The Case of the Missing Files,” “Ladybug Tickle Day” ... Show More

21m 16s

Dec 2023

Brains On presents Forever Ago - Superman: An immigrant's story

The Brains On crew is hard at work on our next batch of episodes, and we'll be back in your feed on January 16, with an electrifying episode about lightning. Until then, check out our history show: Forever Ago. It's hosted by our friend Joy Dolo, and it looks into the fascinating ... Show More

14m 22s

Story Pirates: How Do You Scare a Mermai...