Screens are amazing tools. We use them to watch shows, send messages, get directions, and more! But they’re also good at distracting us and can get in the way of having fun IRL! So this August, we’re launching an initiative called ANALOG AUGUST. It’s a challenge to step away from your screens and spend more time device-free!
In honor of the cause, we’ve whipped up an iconic Smash Boom Smarty Pass special: ANALOG vs. DIGITAL starring Smash Boom Best producers, Anna Weggel and Aron Woldesslassie! Handwriting vs. Typing. Zoom vs. Classroom. Book vs. E-reader. Which ones are best? Tune in to find out and decide for yourself!
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[EXCITING MUSIC] MOLLY BLOOM: Hi there. Molly Bloom here. We love playing games in the Brains On Universe. We like tricky trivia, grueling guessing games, and challenging challenges. If you want to play along with us, sign up for the Smarty Pass. For just $4 a month, you'll get access to ad-free versions of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Forever Ago, and more. Plus you'll get bonus games in your ad-free feeds every month, like this one. (SINGING) Do I want to use Auto-tune or just my regular voice?
ANNA WEGGEL: Uh, Molly.
MOLLY BLOOM: (SINGING) Smash Boom Best producer Anna Weggel.
ANNA WEGGEL: I'm here for the analog versus digital debate.
MOLLY BLOOM: You're representing Team Digital, right?
ANNA WEGGEL: Right.
ARON WOLDESLASSIE: And I'm here to represent Team Analog. Bababooey.
MOLLY BLOOM: Smash Boom Best producer Aron Woldeslassie.
ARON WOLDESLASSIE: That's my game and my name.
MOLLY BLOOM: Well, I'm super excited for today's Smash Boom mini debate. We're arguing which is cooler, analog or digital? Analog is a word we use to describe using physical objects like maps you fold, old records you play on a turntable, board games instead of video games. By digital, we mean computers and screens like fun apps, text messages, and videos. You guys get it?
ANNA WEGGEL: Sending you a thumbs up emoji right now.
ARON WOLDESLASSIE: And I'm just literally using my thumb for a thumbs up.
[EXCITING MUSIC]
MOLLY BLOOM: To hear more, head to smartypass.org to subscribe. It's $4 a month or $36 for the whole year. This game will be waiting for you once you subscribe to the feed. Again, that's smartypass.org. Thank you so much for supporting our shows.
ANNA WEGGEL: Uh, Molly.
MOLLY BLOOM: (SINGING) Smash Boom Best producer Anna Weggel.
ANNA WEGGEL: I'm here for the analog versus digital debate.
MOLLY BLOOM: You're representing Team Digital, right?
ANNA WEGGEL: Right.
ARON WOLDESLASSIE: And I'm here to represent Team Analog. Bababooey.
MOLLY BLOOM: Smash Boom Best producer Aron Woldeslassie.
ARON WOLDESLASSIE: That's my game and my name.
MOLLY BLOOM: Well, I'm super excited for today's Smash Boom mini debate. We're arguing which is cooler, analog or digital? Analog is a word we use to describe using physical objects like maps you fold, old records you play on a turntable, board games instead of video games. By digital, we mean computers and screens like fun apps, text messages, and videos. You guys get it?
ANNA WEGGEL: Sending you a thumbs up emoji right now.
ARON WOLDESLASSIE: And I'm just literally using my thumb for a thumbs up.
[EXCITING MUSIC]
MOLLY BLOOM: To hear more, head to smartypass.org to subscribe. It's $4 a month or $36 for the whole year. This game will be waiting for you once you subscribe to the feed. Again, that's smartypass.org. Thank you so much for supporting our shows.
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