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Want a Bonus Episode?

Meep Meep! Our bonus episode has arrived. That’s right, folks. It’s coyotes vs roadrunners!! In this season’s Debate Club exclusive, Brains On! producer and coyote lover, Marc Sanchez, takes on podcast producer and roadrunner enthusiast, Elyssa Dudley! Want to listen? Join the Debate Club at smashboom.org/debateclub by making a donation of any amount, and we’ll send you the episode.




In this season’s Debate Club exclusive, Brains On! producer and coyote lover, Marc Sanchez, takes on podcast producer and roadrunner enthusiast, Elyssa Dudley! Which team will triumph? Go to smashboom.org and cast your vote! 

Smash Boom Best Bonus Episode: Team Coyote or Team Roadrunner?

Who do you think won: Coyotes or Roadrunners?

Mermaids vs. Bigfoot

Two marvelous, mythical legends make an appearance in this week’s episode. It’s mermaids versus Bigfoot! Which elusive creature will win this smash boom battle? Mermaids, the mysterious sirens that haunt our oceans? Or bBigfoot, the sneaky creature that lurks in forests around the world? 


Two marvelous, mythical legends make an appearance in this week’s episode. It’s mermaids versus Bigfoot! Which elusive creature will win this smash boom battle? Mermaids, the mysterious sirens that haunt our oceans? Or Bigfoot, the sneaky creature that lurks in forests around the world?

Who do you think won: Mermaids or Bigfoot?

Sugar vs Salt

Today, we’re going to tickle your tastebuds with two mouthwatering flavors. It’s sugar versus salt! Which fabulous flavor will win? The savory mineral we like to lick off pretzels, or the sweet ingredient we like to sprinkle on our cereal? 



Party Kit

Today, we’re going to tickle your tastebuds with two mouthwatering flavors. It’s sugar versus salt! Which fabulous flavor will win? The savory mineral we like to lick off pretzels, or the sweet ingredient we like to sprinkle on our cereal? American chef and children’s book author Kenji Lopez-Alt goes up against author and photographer Nik Sharma in this tasty face-off.  

Who do you think won: Sugar or Salt?

Sugar vs. Salt

Smash Boom Best Podcast

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!


Download the Smash Boom Best bingo cards here

STATE OF 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.
