Oct 1

Moana vs Elsa

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 writer, director and Molly’s brother, Mickey Bloom! And casti ... Show More

43m 2s

Sep 18

Smash Boom Best Live + New Season Alert!!!

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 Dallas Oct. 11th. Our Minneapolis sold out so if you've been w ... Show More

1m 15s

Aug 20

Waterparks vs Trampoline Parks

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 waterparks is actor Marina Squerciati. And leaping into action fo ... Show More

38m 18s

Feb 2024

Potatoes vs. Tomatoes: A delicious debate

Today’s debate looks great on a plate, bursts forth from a garden, and is quite the bargain! On one side, we’ve got the father of french fries, the champion of chips, the hero of hashbrowns. It's potatoes! And on the other side, we’ve got the sultan of salsa, the king of ketchup, ... Show More

36m 16s

Sep 2024

Broccoli vs. Carrots: a veggie debate

Today’s debate pairs perfectly with dip and is better than any chip. It’s Broccoli vs. Carrots! Listen as comedian, voice actor, and writer Mary Mack battles for team Broccoli while actor and improviser Jada Pulley charges for team Carrots! Who will be crowned the Smash Boom Best ... Show More

38m 12s

Oct 2023

Hot Sauce vs. Butter: a flavorful debate

Today’s debate is a saucy matchup of two flavorful feasts. It’s zesty tang meets creamy dream – hot sauce vs. butter! Brains On co-creator Marc Sanchez is ready to sizzle for team Hot Sauce and podcast producer Tracy Mumford will take you from bland to grand with Team Butter. Hea ... Show More

38m 5s

Mar 2024

Soup vs. Sandwiches: a delicious debate

Today’s debate is a flavorful feast of deliciousness. It’s a warm, comforting bowl vs. a hearty handful for your soul. It’s soup vs. sandwiches! Actor, writer, and voiceover artist Taj Ruler slurps up success for team soup, while actor, writer and improviser Rita Boersma stands u ... Show More

36m 56s

May 2025

Jelly Beans vs. Beans: a flavorful debate

Today’s debate is a mouthwatering showdown between a colorful sweet treat and the goon of legumes. Put your hands together because it’s Jelly Beans vs. Beans! We’ve got actor and writer Mike Cabellon here to fight for Team Beans and comedian and photographer Ali Horman is here to ... Show More

34m 37s

Aug 2024

Donuts vs. Bagels: a circular debate

Today’s debate features two delicious and delectable delicacies. It’s Donuts vs. Bagels! Listen as comedian Comrade Tripp dishes on donuts while actor and animator Brant Miller boasts the beauty of bagels. Who will be crowned the tastiest treat? Head on over to smashboom.org and ... Show More

35m 31s

Mar 2025

Cake vs. Pie: a tasty debate

Today’s debate is a boisterous bake-off between two desserts. It’s cake vs. pie! Writer and dog enthusiast Delia Bloom claims cake is the coolest, while writer and producer Mickey Bloom keeps his eye on the prize for team pie. Who will be crowned the Smash BLOOM Best? Head on ove ... Show More

42m 25s

Jan 2023

Mustard vs. Mayo

The queens of condiments go jar to jar in today’s yummy rumble. Give it up for mayo vs. mustard! In one corner, we’ve got comedian, actor and host of Forever Ago Joy Dolo defending mustard! In the other, it’s comedian, actor and writer Becky Abrams muscling it up for team mayo! W ... Show More

35m 43s

Mar 2023

Roses vs. Sunflowers: A flowery debate

Today’s debate stars two sweet and sunny plants that will surely make you smile. So stop a while and take in this fragrant debate– it’s roses vs. sunflowers! In one corner we’ve got editor and Brains On! co-creator Sanden Totten repping radiant roses. In the other, it’s writer an ... Show More

36 m

Mar 2023

Pancakes vs. Waffles

Today’s debate is all about the breakfast of champions. Batter up, because it’s pancakes vs. waffles! Podcast producer and pancake promoter Marcel Malekebu goes griddle to iron with Terrible, Thanks for Asking host, author, and waffler Nora McInerny. Who will win this breakfast b ... Show More

37m 56s

Potatoes vs. Tomatoes: A delicious debat...