Podcast Episodes
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Molly is paging through piles of maps, trying to pick the ideal spots to visit during the Brains On Spring Break Road Trip. Marc and Shahla both have fabulous and funky destinations in mind – who wil…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Tag vs. Hide and Seek: an exhilarating debate
Today’s debate is a fun-filled face-off between two timeless playground favorites. It’s Tag vs. Hide and Seek! Story Pirate, improviser and motion capture actor Nick Kanellis will demonstrate speed a…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Eclipses vs. Aurora Borealis: a celestial debate
Today’s debate is an out-of-this-world throwdown between two dazzling sky spectacles – Eclipses vs. Aurora Borealis! Improviser, writer, and podcast host Meghan Wolff will rep the mighty, moon-shadow…
Published on 6 months ago
Ketchup vs. Ranch: a saucy debate
Today’s debate is a captivating clash of two condiments. It’s Ketchup vs. Ranch! We’ve got comedian and writer Devohn Bland here to defend team Ranch and voice actor Merk Nguyen ready to fight for Ke…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Clowns vs. Magicians: a magical debate
Today’s debate is a real showstopper! It’s Clowns vs. Magicians! Actor and professional clown Gregory Parks puts the whoop in whoopie cushion for Team Clowns, while Brains On co-creator and editor Sa…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Road Trip This or That!
Let’s celebrate Spring Break! Rosie and Marc are getting ready to take a long drive to their favorite destination – The Troll Hole Museum in Alliance, Ohio. But in a terrible twist they need to play …
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Jump rope vs. Hula hoop: an energetic debate
Today’s debate is a high-energy showdown between two classic playground pastimes – Jump Rope vs. Hula Hoop! Will journalist Jed Kim bounce his way to victory for Team Jump Rope? Or will writer and co…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Cake vs. Pie: a tasty debate
Today’s debate is a boisterous bake-off between two desserts. It’s cake vs. pie! Writer and dog enthusiast Delia Bloom claims cake is the coolest, while writer and producer Mickey Bloom keeps his eye…
Published on 7 months ago
Hamsters vs. Goldfish: an adorable debate
Today’s debate is all pet and no peeve. We’ve got the titan of the tank vs. the rage in the cage. It’s Hamsters vs. Goldfish! We’ve got author and podcaster Nora McInerny ready to give it her all fo…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Matilda vs. Alice in Wonderland: a whimsical debate
Today’s debate is a showdown between two beloved stories — Matilda vs. Alice in Wonderland! Author and “Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest” podcast host Adam Gidwitz defends Roald Dahl’s tale of brainpower and…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago