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Cone Snails vs. Tsetse Flies

Today’s debate is a poisonous, blood-sucking battle between two dangerous creatures. One hides out in a decorative shell, the other buzzes ‘round like a carousel. It’s Cone Snails vs. Tsetse Flies! 





Hungry? Check out the Snacktacular Road Trip!

Grab your traveling gear because Smash Boom Best and Brains On host Molly Bloom and Forever Ago host Joy Dolo are going on a road trip. Not only will this be a fun-filled video romp with two buddies cruising the highway, but this trip has a theme that everybody loves: SNACKS!

Grab your traveling gear because Smash Boom Best and Brains On host Molly Bloom and Forever Ago host Joy Dolo are going on a road trip. Not only will this be a fun-filled video romp with two buddies cruising the highway, but this trip has a theme that everybody loves: SNACKS!

Mmmmmm, yum! The third Brains On Universe Field Trip is called, what else, Snacktacular Roadtrip, and you’re invited! Molly and Joy will be joined by Sanden and Marc as they cruise through a history of sandwiches, discover what beaver butts have to do with slushies and check out a Smash Boom Best debate between ketchup and maple syrup. Whoa!

Tickets are $19.99, and there’s a 20% offer if you’re a Smarty Pass member. Spots are limited, but we have multiple dates and times to choose from. Head to brainson.org/fieldtrips to get the details.

[INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC] Hey, Molly Bloom, host of Brains On! and Smash, Boom, Best. 

MOLLY BLOOM: Yes, Joy Dolo, host of Forever Ago. 

JOY DOLO: We're cruising the highways for our newest Brains On Universe field trip The Snacktacular Road Trip. We've done to others so far, but this new one is my fave because I spend it all with you, Molly. 

MOLLY BLOOM: Aw, Joy. It's totes fun. In our field trips, people get to see us live on a screen doing things. It's like a Brains On! Smash, Boom Best, Forever Ago movie. 

This time, we're driving cross country. We got our snacks, our drinks, but we're missing one thing. 

JOY DOLO: Oh, we're missing our matching backpacks. 

[SPARKLES] 

The glitter ones with the sparkle ponies. Remember, you got it for me for my birthday when you said you couldn't come, but then you ended up coming anyway and surprising me? 

MOLLY BLOOM: No. Our friends. Pull over. 

[BRAKES SCREECH, CAR DOOR OPENS] 

Come on. You, listening right now. Yeah, you. Hop in. 

[CAR DOOR CLOSES] 

JOY DOLO: You got to join us for the final Brains On Universe field trip. The Snacktacular Roadtrip will cruise through the fascinating history of your favorite snacks. 

MOLLY BLOOM: Like, did you know that lots of foods were once flavored with glands from beaver butts? 

JOY DOLO: Delicious? Plus, you'll watch an all new Smash, Boom, Best debate between two amazing condiments-- ketchup and maple syrup. 

MOLLY BLOOM: It's all BYOPAF, Bring Your Own Pancakes And Fries. 

JOY DOLO: And I get to put my historical chef skills to use while Molly eats some totally disgusting but historically accurate sandwiches. 

MOLLY BLOOM: Yeah. Wait what? 

JOY DOLO: These are sandwiches that real people once ate and loved, but today, just seems super gross and weird. It'll be fun. You'll see. 

MOLLY BLOOM: Did I agree to this? I don't think-- 

JOY DOLO: Plus, you'll play games with us, guess mystery sounds, and we'll answer all your questions live. 

MOLLY BLOOM: That's right. Someone from the Brains On Universe will be there live. 

JOY DOLO: So get your tickets now go to brainson.org/fieldtrips. That's fieldtrips. All one word. 

MOLLY BLOOM: There are several show times to choose from in the day and evening. 

JOY DOLO: But each show is exclusive and has limited space, so act fast. It's $19.99 for the whole family. And if you're a Smarty Pass member, you can get an extra 20% off. This is our last field trip, so don't miss out. 

MOLLY BLOOM: Hop in and join our road trip at brainson.org/fieldtrips. But Joy, about those disgusting tasting sandwiches-- 

JOY DOLO: No time, Molly. We got to go. 

[SPARKLES] 

Put on your glitter backpack. 

Capybaras vs. Komodo Dragons

Today’s debate is a fantastic face-off between a relaxed rodent and a raging reptile. We’ve got a cuddly meme, and a hissing, hunting machine! It’s Capybaras vs. Komodo Dragons!





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!


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.
