Smash Boom Best is a debate show for kids and families from the makers of the award-winning podcast, Brains On! Every episode takes two cool things, smashes them together and lets you decide which is best.


Smash Boom Best

Julie and her daughter, children’s author and educator Emma Walton Hamilton, invite you into their library to read their favorite children's books. Every story comes to life with sound, music and activities. Authors, kids and other special guests chime in, too! 


Julie's Library

Every episode looks into the surprising and fascinating history of things we think are ordinary, but they’re not -- like ice cream flavors, video games, baths and more. We make learning about the past fun while teaching listeners to think critically about history.


Forever Ago

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We're moving the Brains On Universe Headquarters, and that means we have to stop putting out new episodes until we get settled.  

But, our new home is going to be bigger and better and the absolute BEST. We can't wait until it's ready for you to visit.  

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. We’re pretty sure the new home will have six more bathrooms, 10 more water slides and, we're finally going to fix the doorbell!  

Also, if you have any questions or want to reach out to us, you can still head to 

We're moving the Brains On Universe Headquarters, and that means we have to stop putting out new episodes until we get settled.  


A big update about the Brains On! Universe