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A big update about Smash Boom Best and the Brains On Universe

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.

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.
In the meantime, we still have some live shows planned this fall. Brains On Live will be in Dallas, TX on September 13. And Smash Boom Best will bring the debate heat to Princeton, NJ on October 26. Head over to https://www.brainson.org/events to get tickets. We can't wait to high five you all in person!
And, if you want to be the first to hear about our shiny, new home, sign up for our newsletter. There will be six more bathrooms, 10 more water slides and, we're finally going to fix the doorbell! Also, if you have any questions or want to reach out to us, you can still head to brainson.org/contact to get in touch.

MOLLY BLOOM: Hi, friends. Molly Bloom here, host of Brains On and Smash Boom Best. Both shows are part of the Brains On Universe, along with Forever Ago and Moment of Um. Well, I have some news to share about our shows. We're taking a little break from making new episodes. I know, I know-- not cool. But this isn't goodbye. In fact, it's very exciting because we're looking for a new home. 

Right now, we're busy packing up everything at Brains On headquarters. Have you ever tried to find a box big enough for a taco farm? 

SANDEN TOTTEN: Hey, Molly. I need your help. Have you seen my life-sized cotton candy sculpture of Penelope Poodle? 

MOLLY BLOOM: Oh. Hey, Sanden. I think I saw Marc eating some cotton candy. 

SANDEN TOTTEN: What? Marc! Wait! 

MOLLY BLOOM: Our new headquarters will be bigger and better-- 6 more bathrooms, 10 more water slides, a working. doorbell. 

[OLD DOORBELL RINGS] 

Ugh, that thing drives me batty. Oh. Hey, Joy Dolo from Forever Ago. 

JOY DOLO: Hey, Molly. Hermie the elephant and I are here to pack too. 

[ELEPHANT TRUMPETS] 

Yes, I know, Hermie. You're an elephant, and you always have your trunk with you, but I need your help to pack up the rest of my closet into my trunk. 

[ELEPHANT TRUMPETS] 

OK, our closet. Come on. 

[ELEPHANT TRUMPETS] 

MOLLY BLOOM: Even though we're in transition, Brains On will still be performing live in Dallas on September 13. And Smash Boom Best is bringing live debate action to Princeton, New Jersey on October 26. For tickets, go to brainson.org/events. I'll be there, and I would love to high-five all of you in person. Now I got to tape up this box. 

MARC SANCHEZ: Molly! Do you have room for one more thing in that box? 

MOLLY BLOOM: Hey, Marc. Sure. What is it? 

MARC SANCHEZ: Well, I may have accidentally eaten half of a dog-shaped cotton candy sculpture, and I kind of want to hide the evidence. [GIGGLES] Thanks. OK. I'm off to pack up my inventions in the [? lab or ?] kitchen. Ooh, can't forget Molly's thunder pants. A Velcro balloon? Yes. The lukewarminator. Got to have the zoom ray. 

MOLLY BLOOM: So yeah, we've got a lot going on. To get our forwarding address, sign up for our newsletter. Go to brainson.org/newsletter. You'll be the first to know about our new home. That's brainson.org/newsletter. We cannot wait to have you over for a visit. Until then, we love you very, very much. 

BRAINS ON TEAM: See you soon. See you. So long. Peace out. 

MOLLY BLOOM: Bye for now, friends. 

SINGER: Ba ba, ba ba, ba ba, ba ba ba, ba, Brains On. 

Goats vs. Boa Constrictors

Today’s debate pairs a nimble climber with a silent slitherer – it’s Goats vs. Boa Constrictors!


Gandalf vs. Snape

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!


Smash Boom Best Podcast

Your favorite host Molly Bloom went head to head with debater extraordinaire Sanden Totten in an epic debate battle — and we asked YOU to help us choose their matchup! 


Listen to Molly and Sanden debate!

Play Smash Boom Best at home! Our kit has score sheets, bingo cards, and even a music playlist full of jams to get pumped up for competition. 


Listening Party Kit

Play a Smash Boom Best judge at home and decide the winner by filling out this with your own colorful take on the debate battle!


Download the Scoresheet

State of Debate | Facts

State of Debate | Expert Opinion

State of Debate | Emotional Hook

State of Debate | Ad Hominem Example

State of Debate | Straw man Fallacy

State of Debate | Bandwagon Effect

State of Debate | Slippery Slope

State of Debate | Hasty Generalization

Red Herring Fallacy

Find debate tips, explanations of common logical fallacies and examples from our show here!


Facts

Expert Opinions

Emotional Hook

Ad Hominem

Strawman Fallacy

Bandwagon Effect

Slippery Slope

Hasty Generalization

Red Herring

Download the Smash Boom Best bingo cards here

STATE OF DEBATE

Do you want to judge a debate? Use this form to tell us why we should pick you!


Judge a debate!

Have fun coloring our amazing episode art filled with dragons, unicorns, a mammoth, and more!


Smash Boom Coloring Sheets

Extras

Our mission is to encourage kids’ and curious adults’ natural curiosity and wonder using science and history…but there’s no age limit on curiosity, and episodes of Brains On can be enjoyed by anyone.


Brains On!

Julie and her daughter, children’s author and educator Emma Walton Hamilton, invite you into their library to read their favorite children's books. Every story comes to life with sound, music and activities. Authors, kids and other special guests chime in, too! 


Julie's Library

A history show for the whole family! Every episode explores the origin of just one thing — like sandwiches, video games, clocks and more — while teaching listeners to think critically about history.
