Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family
Jun 25, 2026 · 38 min · 13 segments
Today we’ve got two cool ways of reaching out. One starts with a ring, the other, a ding. It’s calling vs texting. Defending the tradition of talking on the phone, it’s the host of the Heavyweight…
Molly BloomHost
Jonathan GoldsteinGuestEllaGuestTodd DouglasTaylor Lincoln
Kalila HoltGuest
What's the sound of being loved? A heartbeat? [heartbeat] No, that's just body plumbing.
Is it someone saying, "I love you"? I'd argue actions speak louder than words, which is why to me, the sound of being loved is [phone rings] a phone call.
I like the way you laugh, your awkward pauses." It says, "I want to spend my precious minutes in real time with you, even if I can't be there in real life." A text just says, "Shoot, I just remembered you asked me a question yesterday, and I'm going to write you back while I finish up on the toilet." [typing] [text send] [toilet flush] [music] Phone calls are efficient.
Oh, sure, texters will say a text is quick, to which I say, what are you rushing for? More scrolling to get to? But also, texts can be slow.
How many times have you sent a question, then had to wait for a reply? Like, say you're planning a picnic.
idea-Finally.
It's been three hours.
Sure, but what time? [message sent sound] Come on, just answer me.
Meanwhile, the whole thing could have been settled in 15 seconds with a call.
[phone ringing] Hello?
Hey, Chad.
Where should we picnic?
When?
6:00.
Bring cheese and crackers?
Nah, fruit and pizza.
Okay, see ya.
What's the sound of being loved? A heartbeat? [heartbeat] No, that's just body plumbing.
Is it someone saying, "I love you"? I'd argue actions speak louder than words, which is why to me, the sound of being loved is [phone rings] a phone call.
I like the way you laugh, your awkward pauses." It says, "I want to spend my precious minutes in real time with you, even if I can't be there in real life." A text just says, "Shoot, I just remembered you asked me a question yesterday, and I'm going to write you back while I finish up on the toilet." [typing] [text send] [toilet flush] [music] Phone calls are efficient.
Oh, sure, texters will say a text is quick, to which I say, what are you rushing for? More scrolling to get to? But also, texts can be slow.
How many times have you sent a question, then had to wait for a reply? Like, say you're planning a picnic.
idea-Finally.
It's been three hours.
Sure, but what time? [message sent sound] Come on, just answer me.
Meanwhile, the whole thing could have been settled in 15 seconds with a call.
[phone ringing] Hello?
Hey, Chad.
Where should we picnic?
When?
6:00.
Bring cheese and crackers?
Nah, fruit and pizza.
Okay, see ya.
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