Mermaids vs Bigfoot: A fan favorite encore

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

Lemonada Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.6 • 15.2K Ratings

🗓️ 30 April 2026

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

Two marvelous, mythical legends make an appearance in this week's episode. It's mermaids vs Bigfoot! Which elusive creature will win this smash boom battle? Mermaids, the mysterious sirens that haunt our oceans? Or Bigfoot, the sneaky creature that lurks in forests aound the world? Comedian Joy Dolo and "Adult ISH" podcast host Merk Nguyen go foot-to-fin in this knock-down, drag-out debate. Who do you think won? Cast your vote at smashboom.org.Want to see Brains On live?!? We are probably coming to a city near you. For a complete list of shows and links to tickets ⁠head to our events page⁠. More shows announced soon!May 30 - Electric City, Buffalo, NYMay 31 - Royal Theatre, Toronto, ON (2nd show added!)June 6 - Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor, MIJune 20 - Southern Theater, Columbus, OHJune 21 - Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee, WIClick ⁠here⁠ for 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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0:00.0	Lemonada.
0:07.0	Brains on Universe.
0:12.4	Hi friends, it's me, Molly.
0:14.4	We are coming back next week with brand new episodes of Smash Boom Best.
0:19.9	We cannot wait for you to hear them. Also, we are still
0:23.7	on tour with the Brains-on live show. Coming up, we have shows in Lawrence, Kansas, Buffalo, New York, Toronto,
0:32.3	Ann Arbor, Michigan, Columbus, Ohio, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Head to brainson.org slash events to learn more and get your tickets.
0:41.3	That's brainson.org slash events.
0:43.6	We would love to see you there and give you a huge high five.
0:46.4	Now, this week we're playing a fan favorite episode.
0:49.6	It's a delightful debate featuring Merck Nguyen and Joy Dolow.
0:54.5	It is Mermaids versus Bigfoot.
0:58.3	Enjoy.
0:59.7	From the brains behind brains on, it's Smash Boom Best.
1:04.8	The show for people with big opinions.
1:08.3	Hi, I'm Molly Bloom, and this is Smash Boom Best, the show where we take two things, smash
1:13.3	them together, and ask you to decide which one is best. Today's debate is between two
1:18.3	marvelous mythical legends. It's Mermaids versus Bigfoot. In one corner, we've got Mermaids,
1:25.6	half human and half fish. They're known for their super-scaly, powerful tails.
1:30.1	And in the other, Bigfoot, the ever-elusive ape-like creature living in forests all over the world.
1:36.8	Which creature will win this smash-boom best battle?
1:39.6	It's going to be a tough one, but luckily, Oscar is here to help us decide.
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