Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family
Smash Boom Best is a funny, smart debate show for kids and families from the Brains On Universe. Every episode takes two cool things, smashes them together and lets you decide which is best: Pikachu vs. Mario, Lollipops ...
AI overview.Brains On Universe is an independent podcast creator known for engaging young audiences through educational and entertaining content. The host's commitment to f…
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On the show
- Joy Dolo3 eps
- Sanden Totten2 eps
- Tim Platt2 eps
Also: Jun Sekiya, Alsa Bruno, Sam Suksiri, Peter McNerney, Merk Nguyen, Daniel Alarcón, Nora McInerny, Jill Replogle, Tiffany Smith, Aron Woldeslassie, Fareeha Kahn, Zak Rosen, Flora Lichtman, Alex Nader, Comrade Tripp, Anna Weggel, Katie McVay
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
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- 🇺🇸United States · Education for KidsHOME#3924K to 4.9M
- 🇨🇦Canada · Education for Kids#526K to 137K
- 🇮🇳India · Education for Kids#623K to 124K
- 🇧🇷Brazil · Education for Kids#821K to 108K
- 🇦🇺Australia · Education for Kids#520K to 106K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
1.1M to 6.1M🎙 Weekly cadence·237 episodes·Last published 6d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
2.3M to 12M🇺🇸80%🇨🇦2%🇮🇳2%+9 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
1.3M to 6.7M30K real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/26 |  Attics vs Basements | It’s a building battle from top to bottom. Attics sit high above the world, basements are cool lairs down below. Both can be fun, both can be creepy, but only one can win. Digging deep for basements is musician and one half of the band Koo Koo – Bryan Atchison! And unleashing some antics in support of attics is musician and the other half of the band Koo Koo – Neil Olstad! Which floor will triumph? Listen then cast your vote at smashboom.org. 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! | 36m 27s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 |  MarioKart vs Candy Land | Get your game face on because in this episode we’ve got two colorful competitions. One is a board game that takes you to a sweet imaginary land. The other is a video game race that’ll get your adrenaline pumping. It’s Candy Land vs MarioKart! Saying sweet things for Team Candy Land is podcast producer Marcel Malekebu! And revving the engine for MarioKart is actor and comedian Brad Milison. Which game will win? Listen and find out, then vote for your favorite at www.smashboom.org. 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! | 33m 34s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 |  Hiking vs Gardening | Grab your sunscreen and a bottle of water because we’ve a showdown between two outdoor activities. It’s Gardening vs Hiking! Making our love of gardening grow is performer, theatermaker and Story Pirate Mahayla Laurence! Showing us the sight and heights for team hiking is singer, actor and Story Pirate Alex Nader! Which will win? Listen and then vote for your favorite at www.smashboombest.org.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! | 38m 43s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | Sneak peek: The history of pineapple pizza | This is a sneak peak of a bonus episode available to Smarty Pass members. It’s a follow up to our Forever Ago episode on the history of pizza. In this one, we look at the man who made pineapple on pizza a thing. Plus, we tell the story of how pineapple pizza created drama between two nations. To hear the whole, ad-free episode, sign up for Smarty Pass at smartypass.org. | 9m 07s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 |  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 casting a spell for Elsa is writer, funny person and Molly’s sister Delia Bloom! Which Disney main character will come out on top? Listen to find out and head to www.smashboom.org to vote for your favorite.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! | 43m 02s | ||||||
| 9/18/26 | 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 waiting to get tickets, now is the time! The Smash Boom live shows features Molly, three very funny debaters and two debates! And guess who gets to be the judge? It's you! The audience! We know you have big opinions, and we can't wait to hear them in person. You can get tickets at brainson.org/events. | 1m 15s | ||||||
| 8/20/26 | debatewaterparks+3 | Marina SquerciatiEli Kay-Oliphant | Smash Boom BestBrains On Universe+1 | — | waterparkstrampoline parks+4 | — | 38m 18s | ||
| 8/17/26 | PokemonHoax Hunters+4 | MarcSanden | Brains On UniverseForever Ago | — | Pokemonshock+5 | — | 6m 59s | ||
| 8/13/26 | British folk heroesdebate+3 | Jillian Hughes | King ArthurRobin Hood | — | King ArthurRobin Hood+5 | — | 39m 29s | ||
| 8/6/26 | debateflavors+4 | Gregory ParksSam Suksiri | — | — | vanillamint+4 | — | 37m 45s | ||
| 7/30/26 | debatechildren's literature+3 | Nick KanellisPeter McNerney | Smash Boom BestBrains On Universe+2 | — | debateThe Lorax+3 | — | 36m 33s | ||
| 7/23/26 | debatesweet treats+5 | Brant Miller | Smash Boom BestForever Ago+1 | — | watermeloncotton candy+5 | — | 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
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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 New Zealand, top 10 in 31 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in New Zealand.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| PT | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| AE | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| Ireland | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| TH | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| United States | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| HK | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| IS | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| MY | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| PE | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| Canada | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Australia | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| SG | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| CO | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| RO | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| India | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| TH | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| VN | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| PT | — | #7 | #7 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 39 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 39 markets.