Mermaids vs. Bigfoot

Get ready to kickflip out -- cuz this debate is off the chain. It's bikes vs. skateboards! Listen to radio journalist Daniel Alarcón and Brains On! star Sanden Totten drop some gear-grinding arguments and gnarly facts...then cruise over to smashboom.org to vote for the team YOU t ...  Show more

Today, we’ve got a brawl between two things we’d hate to live without. It’s refrigerators vs. toilets! Terrible, Thanks for Asking creator Nora McInerny and reporter Jill Replogle duke it out in this feisty fixture face-off. But which team will claim the throne? Stone cold fridge ...  Show more

Some say seeing is believing—but what about hearing? In this episode, we investigate actual recordings, chilling photos, and video evidence that could prove the existence of ancient warrior spirits, Bigfoot, and other paranormal entities.  Bigfoot: Howls, Growls and Massive Foot ...  Show more

Today’s debate is a showdown of natural wonder. It’s a beachy beauty vs. a fabulous frond. Polish up your camera and get ready to hear all about the magic of Seashells vs. Ferns! Listen as actor and podcaster Michael Stevens sings his praise for seashells while comedian and compo ...  Show more

In this episode, we learn about the trickster coyote. At the end of this episode, you'll know their defense mechanisms, how dangerous they really are to humans, and what's so cool about their noses. We'll also learn a Native American story about coyotes. Plus, find out all about ...  Show more

Today’s debate throws two timeless tales into the ring for a clash of the classics. It’s Jack and the Beanstalk vs. The Ugly Duckling! In this epic showdown, author and “Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest” podcast host Adam Gidwitz climbs to the top for Jack and the Beanstalk, while author ...  Show more