Balloons vs Candles
6/11/202638 min
Get ready for a debate worth celebrating! It’s balloons vs candles. One floats festively toward the sky, the other brightens the dark. Both are popular at parties. But which one is the best? We’re about to find out! We’ve got podcast producer Anna Weggel lifting spirits for Team Balloon. And actor and improvisor Alsa Bruno lighting the way for Team Candles. Listen to the debate and then tell us who should’ve won at smashboom.org.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 secondsMarley Feuerwerker-Otto0:00
[music] Lemonada.
Speaker 20:02
[music] Brains on Universe.
Molly Bloom· Host0:09
Thinking critically is more important than ever. That's why we make Smash Boom Best. We want every kid to know how to spot a good argument and how to call out a logical fallacy. But none of it is possible without your support. Seriously, we could disappear if our listeners don't step up. But that part is easy. Just join Smarty Pass. You'll get access to ad free versions of our shows, special online hangs with our crew, discounts on merch and more. Plus, you'll feel great knowing you're helping us pay our debaters, sound designers, writers, and more. Join now at smartypass.org. Thank you. Now it's showtime.
Marley Feuerwerker-Otto0:49
From the brains behind Brains On, it's Smash Boom Best.
Speaker 20:54
The show for people with big opinions.
Molly Bloom· Host0:57
[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 it's a celebration showdown. We've got two things popular at parties. One floats festively toward the sky. The other brightens up the darkness. It's balloons versus candles. Here to light the way for team candles is actor and improviser, Alse Bruno.
Alsa Bruno· Guest1:24
Sha-la-la-la-la. Hi.
Unknown speaker1:26
[laughs] [laughs]