Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family

It's an all-you-can-eat buffet of difficult decisions in one of our toughest match-ups ever. In one corner, it's cheesy,... Read more

Unicorns and dragons have graced us with a magical, show-stopping debate! Which one of these whimsical, wondrous beasts ... Read more

Ready for some mystery? This Smash Boom Battle takes on two famous places: the Bermuda Triangle and Loch Ness. Which is ... Read more

In one corner, human’s best friend, licker of faces, chewer of toys -- it’s dogs. And in the other corner, sleek and gra... Read more

Will muscly might or supersonic speed triumph? This Smash Boom Best battle takes on two out-of-this world superhuman pow... Read more

Two natural phenomena go head-to-head in our final match-up of the season. It's ooey, gooey molten lava versus tricky, s... Read more

It’s the ultimate disguise versus the freedom of the skies! Debaters Katie McVay and Brandi Brown face off in this super... Read more

Loki and Athena battle it out for the title of smash boom supreme! Which one of these divine deities will triumph? Will ... Read more

We’re pitting noble medieval fortresses against naturally-made chambers of wonder. Which do you think is cooler: castles... Read more

Who are you rooting for: the printed word or the silver screen? Bibliophiles face off with film buffs everywhere in this... Read more

Totally lit libraries take on the marvel of museums in a heated, high-minded debate about which institution is the most ... Read more

Grab some sunscreen, lace up your hiking boots and don’t forget your binoculars because... you’ll want to keep your dist... Read more

One has no legs, the other has eight. It’s snakes vs. spiders! The Washington Post’s Anna Rothschild reps Team Snake, an... Read more

Two epic landforms battle it out in a geological prizefight that’s going to rock your world! So which one of these stony... Read more

Venus flytraps and piranhas go leaf to teeth in this fearsome debate battle! That’s right, this matchup is killer plant ... Read more

We’re blasting off, leaving Earth’s orbit, and grabbing front row seats at an interplanetary smackdown. Which planet wil... Read more

Buckle up for our first ever Mega Mini-Boom Bonanza! Tai Poole, host of the CBC’s award-winning podcast Tai Asks Why jud... Read more

Smash Boom Best is back on June 6th! In 16 new episodes, our debaters tackle epic match-ups like chocolate versus cheese... Read more

Press play for an announcement from the Smash Boom Best team!

Smash Boom Best is back with 16 new debate battles this summer! But before we kick off the season, we need your help cho... Read more