Smash Boom Best
Brains On Universe
Ages 8–10QuizExplainers
Debate show: Pikachu vs Mario, lollipops vs popcorn — kids decide.
Two adult debaters argue for opposing 'cool things' and listeners vote. A recurring 'State of Debate' segment teaches kids to spot logical fallacies in the wild. From the Brains On! crew.
Why it’s in PodFocus
Stealth-teaches argument structure.
At a glance
- Ages
- 8 to 10
- Good for
- Car, Quiet time
- About
- Comedy, Curiosity
- Format
- Quiz, Explainers
- Episodes
- About 36 min
- New episodes
- About once a week
- In the feed
- 210 episodes since 2018
- Made by
- Brains On Universe
Latest episodes
The newest full episodes in the feed as of 23 October 2026.
- Attics vs Basements
- MarioKart vs Candy Land
- Hiking vs Gardening
Questions parents ask
What age is Smash Boom Best for?
PodFocus lists it for ages 8 to 10. Ranges overlap on purpose: where a child lands inside one depends more on the child than on the number.
How long are Smash Boom Best episodes?
Episodes run about 36 minutes, most between 34 and 38 minutes. Long enough to cover a proper drive.
Is Smash Boom Best still making new episodes?
Yes. New episodes come out about once a week; the latest was released on 22 October 2026. The feed lists 210 episodes going back to 2018, so a child who likes it won't run out soon.
Where should we start?
Anywhere. Try a recent episode, or one about something your child already loves, and if it lands, work back through the older ones.
Can my child listen without Wi-Fi?
In PodFocus, yes. Download episodes at home and they play without a connection, including in the car through CarPlay.
How do I let my child listen to Smash Boom Best and nothing else?
Add Smash Boom Best in PodFocus. Your child’s library holds only the shows you add, with no recommendations and nothing that plays on into a show you haven’t chosen.
