Podcast Episodes

Brains On is coming to a city near you!

The Brains On crew is hitting the road in 2026, and our first shows have just been announced. If you like fun, games, dancing, optical illusions and.…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

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Pigs vs. Frogs

Season 10 Episode 4

One’s a happy hopper and the other is a fine swine. Get ready for Pigs vs Frogs! Both animals are popular in books and movies. Both have cool feature…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

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Harmonica vs Glockenspiel

Season 10 Episode 3

This debate is sure to be sweet music to your ears. It’s Harmonica vs Glockenspiel! Two harmonious instruments but only one can win! Wailin’ away for…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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Babies vs. Puppies

Season 10 Episode 2

They’re both cute, they’re both cuddly, they both can be a handful. It’s Babies vs Puppies! Which adorable newborn will be crowned the Smash Boom Bes…

10 months ago

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Monster Trucks vs. Hot Wheels

Season 10 Episode 1

Whether you like your wheels big or small, this debate is for you! It’s Monster Trucks vs Hot Wheels. It’s a battle between Brains On besties Marc Sa…

10 months, 1 week ago

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New episodes of Smash Boom Best!

Season 10

Get ready for Smash Boom Best season 10! We promise more facts than you can shake a stick at (that's a lot, right?). Declarations of Greatness? We go…

10 months, 2 weeks ago

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See Smash Boom Best live in Princeton, NJ!

Get tickets for Smash Boom Best live!

Nothing’s better than a good debate. Except maybe a good debate -- LIVE!

That’s why we’re bringing Smash Boom B…

11 months, 1 week ago

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We’re back! Brains On Universe has a new headquarters

We’re back! We’ve officially moved into our new headquarters! Come unpack with us and get a tour while we fill you in on some big news. Plus, new epi…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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A big update about Smash Boom Best and the Brains On Universe

We're moving the Brains On Universe Headquarters, and that means we have to stop putting out new episodes until we get settled. We know: not cool. Bu…

1 year, 3 months ago

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Goats vs. Boa Constrictors: a curious debate

Today’s debate pairs a nimble climber with a silent slitherer – it’s Goats vs. Boa Constrictors! Radiolab co-host and science historian Latif Nasser …

1 year, 4 months ago

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