Smash Boom Best – Season 3 Trailer
Release Date: October 1, 2020
Host: Todd Douglas, with debate champ Taylor Lincoln
Podcast: Smash Boom Best (Brains On Universe)
Brief Overview
The Season 3 trailer of Smash Boom Best is an energetic and humorous preview of the upcoming season, promising 16 new kid-friendly, family debates. Hosts Todd Douglas and 22-time debate champ Taylor Lincoln tease the epic, laughter-filled battles awaiting listeners, while highlighting the educational and entertaining focus of the show: helping kids and families learn the art of debate and how to spot logical fallacies—all wrapped up in creative, engaging matchups like Vampires vs. Werewolves and Ice Cream vs. French Fries.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
What’s New in Season 3
- Return Date: The show returns October 15th with a slate of fresh debates.
- "This October 15th, smash boom. Best is back with 16 new debates for the whole family." — Taylor Lincoln [00:08]
The Debate Format
- Head-to-Head Battles: Each episode features two debaters who go head-to-head on “cool things,” using wit, fact, and logic to convince a hard-to-impress judge.
- "Every episode, two debaters go head to head in an epic debate battle." — Todd Douglas [00:16]
- Role Play: Hosts playfully assign themselves roles—debater, judge, or commentator—bringing personality and fun.
- "Sandon, Joy, are you ready to go?" — Taylor Lincoln [00:23]
- "I was born ready. I'm here to put the pedal to the metal." — Todd Douglas [00:26]
Types of Topics
- Fresh, Fun Matchups: This season’s teased debates include:
- Vampires vs. Werewolves
- Ice Cream vs. French Fries
- Avengers vs. Star Wars
- "...the debate topics are seriously stacked. Vampires versus Werewolves, ice cream versus French Fries, Avengers versus Star Wars, and so many more." — Hosts [00:42–00:52]
Educational Focus: Logic and Fallacies
- State of Debate Segments: Every episode includes the “state of debate,” teaching kids to identify logical fallacies (like ad hominem and bandwagon).
- "Plus, you'll get amazing state of debate segments... In every episode, we'll show you how to spot logical fallacies from a mile away." — Taylor Lincoln and Todd Douglas [00:59–01:07]
Energy and Tone
- The trailer is infused with playful teasing, puns, and fast-paced banter, promising debates that are as raucous as they are informative.
- "So get ready to get riled up and we'll catch you on smash boom. Best. Oh, better than the rest. It's Smash the West." — Todd Douglas [01:07–END]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- An Exciting Promise:
"We've got some exciting news. This October 15th, smash boom. Best is back with 16 new debates for the whole family." — Taylor Lincoln [00:08]
- Confident Debater Energy:
"Sandon, Joy, are you ready to go?" — Taylor Lincoln [00:23]
"I was born ready. I'm here to put the pedal to the metal." — Todd Douglas [00:26]
- Look Out for Fallacies:
"In every episode, we'll show you how to spot logical fallacies from a mile away." — Todd Douglas [01:07]
- Catchy Sign-Off:
"So get ready to get riled up and we'll catch you on smash boom. Best. Oh, better than the rest. It's Smash the West." — Todd Douglas [01:07–END]
Timestamps for Important Segments
- 00:08: Announcement of Season 3 and number of upcoming debates.
- 00:16: Quick overview of the show’s debate format.
- 00:26: Hosts’ playful call-and-response and set-up for energetic debates.
- 00:42–00:52: Sneak peek at some of the season’s most exciting debate topics.
- 00:59–01:07: Introduction of the “state of debate” segment to help kids learn reasoning skills.
Summary Flow
The trailer wastes no time in setting the tone: competitive, funny, and educational. With dynamic exchanges and a clear love for sparking curiosity, the hosts invite families to listen in, learn how to debate thoughtfully, and enjoy imaginative combinations—from classic creatures to pop culture icons, snacks, and even household items. The promise of teaching “logical fallacies from a mile away” means listeners will gain real-world critical thinking skills in the most entertaining way possible.
If you’re ready for zany, fact-packed debates that’ll get everyone talking, mark your calendars for October 15th and catch all the action on Smash Boom Best Season 3.
