Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family
by Brains On Universe
Is this your podcast?Brains On Universe is an independent podcast creator known for engaging young audiences through educational and entertaining content. The host's commitment to fostering curiosity and critical thinking in children is evident in their program…
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Audience Interest
- debates on fun topics
- family-friendly content
Podcast Focus
- funny debate format
- comparing popular things
Publishing Consistency
- active for 8 years
- weekly episode release
Platform Reach
- available on multiple platforms
- targeted at kids and families
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 34 chart positions in 34 markets.
By chart position
- 🇦🇺AU · Education for Kids#21M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Education for Kids#31M to 3M
- 🇺🇸US · Education for Kids#51M to 3M
- 🇩🇪DE · Education for Kids#19300K to 1M
- 🇰🇷KR · Education for Kids#1300K to 800K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
1.7M to 5.1M🎙 Daily cadence·218 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
5.7M to 17M🇦🇺18%🇨🇦18%🇺🇸18%+31 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
1.7M to 5.1M38K real followers tracked across platforms
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From 22 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
Watermelon vs Cotton Candy
Jul 23, 2026
39m 48s
Zippers vs Velcro
Jul 16, 2026
39m 03s
SpongeBob vs Minions
Jul 9, 2026
37m 22s
Dandelions vs Orchids
Jul 2, 2026
37m 03s
Texting vs Calling
Jun 25, 2026
37m 58s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/23/26 |  Watermelon vs Cotton Candy | In today’s debate, we’ve got two sweet treats that are delights to eat. We have Forever Ago host Joy Dolo arguing for watermelon, the colorful fruit that’s hydrating to boot. And Brant Miller is repping cotton candy, magical confection that’s like an edible cloud! Which side will our judge crown the Smash Boom Best? After you listen, head to smashboom.org and vote for whichever side you think won! Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! | 39m 48s | ||||||
| 7/16/26 | debatefasteners+5 | Emily OlcottTim Platt | Smash Boom BestBrains On Universe | — | ZippersVelcro+5 | — | 39m 03s | ||
| 7/9/26 | animated charactersdebate+3 | Jada Pulley | SpongeBobMinions | — | SpongeBobMinions+4 | — | 37m 22s | ||
| 7/2/26 | flowersdebate+5 | Sanden TottenJun Sekiya | — | — | DandelionsOrchids+5 | — | 37m 03s | ||
| 6/25/26 | textingcalling+3 | Jonathan GoldsteinKalila Holt | Heavyweight Podcast | — | textingcalling+3 | — | 37m 58s | ||
| 6/18/26 | debatefood+3 | Adwoa Gyimah-BrempongMerk Nguyen | Smash Boom Best | — | avocadosraspberries+5 | — | 35m 41s | ||
| 6/11/26 | debateballoons+3 | Anna WeggelAlsa Bruno | Smash Boom BestBrains On Universe | — | balloonscandles+3 | — | 37m 38s | ||
| 6/4/26 | craftsknitting+4 | Katie McVayMenaka Wilhelm | Smash Boom BestBrains On Universe | — | knittingpottery+4 | — | 37m 54s | ||
| 5/28/26 | debatefood+3 | Brian KvitkoJason Wallace | University of GeorgiaSmash Boom Best | — | onionscorn+4 | — | 34m 52s | ||
| 5/21/26 | animal debatealligators+4 | Lee OvertreeAndy Hillbrands | Smash Boom BestBrains On Universe+1 | — | alligatorsotters+4 | — | 40m 52s | ||
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| 5/14/26 | debatetoys+3 | Latif NasserHans Buetow | RadioLabSmash Boom Best+1 | — | slimeslinky+4 | — | 41m 05s | ||
| 5/7/26 | toyscreativity+3 | Alex NaderComrade Tripp | BarbieMr Potato Head | — | BarbieMr Potato Head+5 | — | 38m 09s | ||
| 4/30/26 | mythical creaturesdebate+4 | Joy DoloMerk Nguyen | Brains On | Electric City, Buffalo, NYRoyal Theatre, Toronto, ON+3 | mermaidsBigfoot+5 | — | 43m 34s | ||
| 4/23/26 | bikesskateboards+4 | Daniel AlarcónSanden Totten | Brains On | San Francisco, CAPortland, OR+5 | bikesskateboards+5 | — | 39m 46s | ||
| 4/16/26 | debatetoilets+3 | Nora McInernyJill Replogle | Brains On | San Francisco, CAPortland, OR+5 | toiletsrefrigerators+5 | — | 40m 40s | ||
| 4/9/26 | trendsyouth culture+3 | — | Brains On | — | trendsyouth+3 | — | 35m 10s | ||
| 4/2/26 | historytoys+3 | Joy Dolo | Teddy Bearstuffed possum+2 | — | Teddy Bearstuffed animals+3 | — | 25m 18s | ||
| 3/26/26 | superheroesdebate+3 | Tiffany SmithAron Woldeslassie | Black PantherWonder Woman | — | Black PantherWonder Woman+6 | — | 35m 11s | ||
| 3/19/26 | debateanimals+3 | Tim PlattFareeha Kahn | The Tortoise and the Hare | — | turtlesrabbits+3 | — | 38m 44s | ||
| 3/12/26 | condimentsdebate+3 | Jun Sekiya | Soy SauceMaple Syrup | — | condimentsMaple Syrup+3 | — | 35m 24s | ||
| 3/5/26 | snacksdebate+3 | Joy DoloAlsa Bruno | Smash Boom BestForever Ago+1 | — | seaweedpeanuts+3 | — | 39m 04s | ||
| 2/26/26 | debatefish+4 | Zak RosenFlora Lichtman | Science FridayWeirdly Helpful+2 | — | bassfish+5 | — | 32m 55s | ||
| 2/19/26 | debateStar Wars+3 | Sam SuksiriPeter McNerney | StitchYoda | — | StitchYoda+5 | — | 38m 37s | ||
| 2/12/26 |  Rock Climbing vs Sledding | This debate has its ups and downs, literally! One side is all about scaling up mountains, boulders and walls. The other side goes down hills with a woosh. It’s Rock Climbing vs Sledding! This pulse pounding episode features writer, comedian, and podcaster Tim Barnes holding fast for Team Rock Climbing and host of NPR’s It’s Been A Minute, Brittany Luse for Team Sledding. Which side will come out on top… or bottom, as the case may be? Listen and find out. Then head to smashboom.org to vote on your fav.Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 36m 54s | ||||||
| 2/5/26 |  Tyranosaurus Rex vs Triceratops | Get ready for an ancient throwdown of epic proportions. It’s Tyranosaurus vs Triceratops. One is a meat-eating, mega-predator and the other is a vegetarian with three horns for three times the protection. Dino experts Riley Black and Kallie Moore will duke it out to see which animal is crowned the Smash Boom Best. After the debate, head to smashboom.org to tell us who you think won. You can find Riley's books here and Kallie's books here! Kallie also hosts PBS' Eons. Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 37m 04s | ||||||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Brains On Universe is an independent podcast creator known for engaging young audiences through educational and entertaining content. The host's commitment to fostering curiosity and critical thinking in children is evident in their programming. "Smash Boom Best" is a unique debate show tailored for kids and families, where each episode features two popular topics pitted against one another, such as Pikachu vs. Mario or Spiderman vs. Batman. The format encourages lively discussions and teaches listeners the art of argumentation, all while keeping the tone light and humorous. The podcast attracts a diverse audience of children aged six and up, along with their families. Listeners appreciate the blend of fun and learning, gaining valuable skills in reasoning and decision-making while enjoying entertaining debates.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 38K
- Total plays: 766K
- Total reviews: 15K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 2.6K
Castbox
- Followers: 11K
- Plays: 356K
- Reviews: 602
YouTube
- Subscribers: 8.1K
- Views: 411K
- Videos: 31
Podcast App
- Followers: 14K
- Reviews: 14K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 2.0K
- Reviews: 49
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Audience
family, kids, seniors
Key insights
What the show covers
- funny debate format
- comparing popular things
- teaching opinion defense
- entertaining for families
Audience interests
- debates on fun topics
- family-friendly content
- educational discussions
- engaging for kids
Platform reach
- available on multiple platforms
- targeted at kids and families
- growing listener base
- educational and entertaining
Publishing consistency
- active for 8 years
- weekly episode release
- 218 total episodes
- consistent content delivery
Chart history for Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family
Peaked at #1 in South Korea, top 10 in 29 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in South Korea.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| TW | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| MY | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| MY | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| Australia | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| India | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| HK | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Canada | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| SG | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| HK | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| TW | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| South Korea | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| SG | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| TH | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| United States | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Finland | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Japan | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| South Africa | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| AE | — | #6 | #6 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 34 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 34 markets.