Alligators vs Otters
5/21/202641 min
Get ready for a clash of critters! On one side we’ve got alligators, rowdy reptiles known for tough skin and a winning smile. On the other we’ve got otters, mischievous mammals with webbed feet and the cutest little smushy face. Which animal is the coolest? Arguing for alligators is writer, director and Story Pirate Lee Overtree! And making waves for otters is writer, comedian and improviser Andy Hillbrands! After the debate, head to smashboom.org and let us know who you think should have won.Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate!
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First 90 secondsSpeaker 10:00
[upbeat music] Lemonada.
Marley Feuerwerker-Otto0:02
[upbeat music] Brains on Universe.
Molly Bloom· Host0:09
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Marley Feuerwerker-Otto0:48
From the brains behind Brains On, it's Smash Boom Best.
Alex· Guest0:54
The show for people with big opinions.
Molly Bloom· Host0:56
[upbeat music] Hi, I'm Molly Bloom, and this is Smash Boom Best, the show where we take two things, smash them together, and ask you to decide which one is best. Today's debate is a critter clash. On one side, we've got a rowdy reptile equipped with armor and a winning smile. And on the other we've got a mischievous mammal with webbed feet and the cutest little smooshy face. That's right, it's alligators versus otters. Here to play in the waves for Team Otter is writer, comedian, and improviser, Andy Hilbrands.
Speaker 51:28
You otter believe that we're gonna have a nice