Smash Boom Best

Podcast · 2018 · Molly Bloom, Marc Sanchez, and Sanden Totten (APM Studios)

Smash Boom Best is a lively, well-produced debate podcast from the makers of Brains On!, covering the full series through its current run of 150+ episodes across 10+ seasons. Each episode pits two kid-friendly things against each other (cats vs. dogs, pizza vs. tacos, unicorns vs. dragons) with adult debaters making their case before a kid judge declares a winner.

A great listen for kids who love a good argument, roughly ages 7 and up, with younger fans still enjoying the fun even if some debate vocabulary goes over their heads.

Behavior modeledConsumerism & toy hype

Episodes to know about

Consumerism & toy hypemid-episode of most episodesMild

A short sponsor ad (historically Headspace) runs in the middle of nearly every episode; easy to skip forward past if preferred.

Behavior modeledrecurring across episodes, during debate roundsMild

Debaters occasionally slip in a playful jab at the opposing side mid-argument; it is laughed off rather than addressed, so younger listeners may absorb it as an acceptable debate move.

Scary imageryepisodes featuring spooky or supernatural topics (e.g. Vampires vs. Werewolves, Ghosts episodes)

A handful of episodes cover supernatural themes; content stays playful and informational, but parents of very sensitive listeners may want to preview episode titles before pressing play.