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Back to SearchSmarty Pass Sneak Peek: Squeak Attack
We’ve all heard of a sneak attack, but have you heard of a “Squeak Attack”? Well, Brains On Producer Marc Sanchez has and he’s ready to dish it out! Grab your Smarty Pass to hear how Producer Aron Wo…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Telescope vs. Microscope: a focused debate
Today’s debate zooms out to the farthest reaches of space then back in to the tiniest details of life on Earth. It’s Telescope vs. Microscope! Astronomer Mark Popinchalk will leave you starry-eyed fo…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Viola vs. Keyboard: a musical debate
Today’s debate is a matchup between two musical marvels. It’s viola vs. keyboard! Vying for the viola’s rich, velvety tones it’s violist Sam Bergman, and repping the keyboard’s versatility and funky …
Published on 8 months ago
We're back on February 6th!
Smash Boom Best is back on Thursday, February 1st with 16 new epic episodes! And we’re kicking it all off with our 100th episode!
We've got a whole new pile of exciting matches coming up such as Hipp…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Smash DOOM Best
Molly and Aron love horror movies! So to entertain them, Ruby plays small clips from some of the spookiest episodes of Smash Boom Best: We’re talking snakes! Spiders! Dragons! Vampires! Godzilla! Zom…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
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Published on 10 months ago
Bluey vs. Elmo: a lovable debate
Today's debate is a showdown between two lovable characters. One is a playful pup from down under, and one is a giggling, ticklish monster. It’s Bluey vs. Elmo! Writer Kathryn VanArendonk will fight …
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Slides vs. Swings: a playground debate
Today’s debate is a beastly battle between two playground legends. It’s Slides vs. Swings! Comedian Tim Platt zooms towards glory for team slides while comedian, actor and writer Fareeha Khan soars t…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Molly’s super casual emergency
Brains On HQ is riddled with emergencies! A bowl of pudding is chasing Sanden. Marc’s piano has challenged him to a rap battle. And Rosie is out of mustard. Anna and Ruby need Molly’s help to solve t…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Mars vs. Saturn: a celestial debate
Today’s debate features two powerful planets in a cosmic clash – it’s Mars vs. Saturn! Brains On Editor Sanden Totten will rep the red planet while astronomer Mark Popinchalk will glimmer for the gas…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago