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Created by: American Public Media

USA 6-1011+

Started: May 8th, 2018

Status: Active, 141 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

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Harmonica vs Glockenspiel
00:34:24 | Season: 10 | Episode: 3 | December 11th, 2025

This debate is sure to be sweet music to your ears. It’s Harmonica vs Glockenspiel! Two harmonious instruments but only one can win! Wailin’ away for Team Harmonica, it’s comedian Aron Woldeslassie! Making melody for Team Glockenspiel, it’s voice actor Merk Nguyen! Which tune-maker will triumph? Listen to see who our judge picks and head to smashboom.org to vote for your favorite.

Babies vs. Puppies
00:35:37 | Season: 10 | Episode: 2 | December 4th, 2025

They’re both cute, they’re both cuddly, they both can be a handful. It’s Babies vs Puppies! Which adorable newborn will be crowned the Smash Boom Best? Cooing for Team Babies is Smash Boom producer Anna Weggle and barking it up for Team Puppies is actor and animator Brant Miller! Who will win? Listen to see who our judge crowns champion of cuteness, then head over to smashboom.org to vote!

Monster Trucks vs. Hot Wheels
00:36:01 | Season: 10 | Episode: 1 | November 27th, 2025

Whether you like your wheels big or small, this debate is for you! It’s Monster Trucks vs Hot Wheels. It’s a battle between Brains On besties Marc Sanchez and Sanden Totten. Marc goes full throttle for Team Monster Trucks and Sanden speeds toward victory for Team Hot Wheels. Who will win? Head over to smashboom.org to vote and listen to see who our judge crowns the king of cars.

New episodes of Smash Boom Best!
00:01:06 | Season: 10 | November 19th, 2025

Get ready for Smash Boom Best season 10! We promise more facts than you can shake a stick at (that’s a lot, right?). Declarations of Greatness? We got ’em. Sneak Attacks? Ha-ha-who-YEAH! Arguments about ridiculous things judged by teenagers? You bet your Doja Cat!

See Smash Boom Best live in Princeton, NJ!
00:00:52 | October 21st, 2025

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A big update about Smash Boom Best and the Brains On Universe
00:02:56 | June 11th, 2025

We’re moving the Brains On Universe Headquarters, and that means we have to stop putting out new episodes until we get settled. We know: not cool. But, our new home is going to be bigger and better and the absolute BEST. We can’t wait until it’s ready for you to visit.

Goats vs. Boa Constrictors: a curious debate
00:34:50 | May 29th, 2025

Today’s debate pairs a nimble climber with a silent slitherer – it’s Goats vs. Boa Constrictors! Radiolab co-host and science historian Latif Nasser is here to give us the goods for Team Goats and writer, podcast host and TV personality Alie Ward will bring the squeeze for Team Boa Constrictors. Who will be crowned the Smash Boom Best? Head on over to smashboom.org and vote to tell us who YOU think won!

Gandalf vs. Snape: a hero debate
00:38:37 | May 22nd, 2025

Today’s debate is a magical matchup between two wizards – one lives on Middle Earth, the other at Hogwarts. One’s got a pointy hat, the other’s got a pointy attitude. It’s Gandalf vs. Snape! Comedy writer and LEGO Master Sam Suksiri will wield the staff for Team Gandalf and Brains On Editor Shahla Farzan will take up her wand for Team Snape. Who will be crowned the Smash Boom Best? Head on over to www.SmashBoom.org to vote for who YOU think won!




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Created by: American Public Media
Started: May 8th, 2018
Status: Active, 141 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

USA6-1011+
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