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Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

108 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

In 2020, scientists discovered that Smooth by Santana is the exact middle point of all music. With the help of my guests, we will listen to every song ever made and answer the age-old question, Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana featuring Rob Thomas?

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Episodes

Episode 51: Boom Clap (John B) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

December 03, 2021 18:00 - 48 minutes - 89.7 MB

It's finally December and to celebrate we brought back four-time guest John to the festivities. Also, rumor has it the 400th song of the podcast will be making an appearance on this episode....just saying. 

Episode 50: Black Friday (Gabby B) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

November 26, 2021 18:00 - 55 minutes - 101 MB

Attention shoppers, for a limited time only all 'Hot Ones' and 'Forget About Its' are 100% off! To help celebrate one of the craziest days of the year. Gabby joins us once again to give her thoughts on eight songs that are all about the shopping experience!

Episode 49: Thanksgiving 2021 (Ben G and Luke C) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

November 19, 2021 18:00 - 51 minutes - 93.9 MB

How about we go around the table and say one thing we are thankful for? Wait. We're all thankful for Smooth by Santana featuring Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty? I knew it! Grab yourself a plate as we journey through a Thanksgiving themed episode with eight food themed songs with two new guests, Ben and Luke!

Episode 48: Higher Love (Carson M) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

November 12, 2021 18:00 - 48 minutes - 88.3 MB

Carson joins the show for the first time to discuss all things related to Latin alternative rock classics from 1999. Well, there's only one we talk about but it still counts!

Episode 47: Crazy (Trey P) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

November 05, 2021 22:25 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Trey joins us once again to help take on the biggest challenge facing mankind today, ranking every song ever made in comparison to Smooth by Santana!

Episode 46: Halloween 2021 Pt.2 (Grant C) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

October 30, 2021 20:08 - 52 minutes - 95.5 MB

Spooky season continues on 'Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?' with the second part to this year's Halloween special! Grant joins us once again to help us decide if these eight scary songs are 'Hot Ones' or 'Forget About Its'. So put on your costume and grab some candy because it's time for another creepy episode of the world's first and only musical comedy gameshow!

Episode 45: Halloween 2021 Pt.1 (Catherine B) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

October 22, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Boo! Did I scare you? Hopefully not, because I'm just the episode description. Although, if you want a real spooky time you should check out this Halloween themed episode of 'Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?'! With eight scary songs from eight different monstrous artists, this is going to be a ghoulish good time! (Also it's Season 2!)

Episode 44: ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

September 19, 2021 18:44 - 2 hours - 191 MB

It's been one full year since the release of the world's first and only musical comedy gameshow, 'Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?' To celebrate, I brought back the guests of the eight most listened to episodes of the first season and asked them for their opinions on the new release by Rob Thomas and Carlos Santana! How will the song hold up to the exact middle point of all music? Check back for Season 2 on October 15th! Intro: 0:00 Nick B: 3:35 Tiffany N: 15:58 Grant C: 30:32 John ...

Episode 43: Rubberband Man (Nathan F) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

September 10, 2021 17:00 - 49 minutes - 91.4 MB

Longtime listener and first time guest Nathan joins us on the show to see if he has what it takes to listen to eight random songs and give his opinion on them. Not a hard task, but someone has to do it!

Episode 42: Super Freak (Rebecca W., Kayley M., and Therese A.) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

September 03, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB

For the first time ever, we have three guests today as Rebecca, Kayley, and Therese take on the world's first and only music comedy game show! Will there be friendship ending arguments regarding a specific Latin alternative rock classic? Find out today!

Episode 41: Heaven (Beverly H) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

August 27, 2021 17:00 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MB

Bev joins us on the show to take on the biggest challenge of her life, figuring out which songs are better than a Grammy award winning song from the 1990s. 

Episode 40: Back to School Special (Tiffany N) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

August 20, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 145 MB

Clear your desk and take out a sheet of paper because English teacher extraordinaire Tiffany returns (with the emotional support of Carson) for the 'Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?' Back to School special! Will Smooth by Santana pass the test or will it be sent to the principal's office? You better take good notes because you will definitely be seeing this on the test next week! 

Episode 39: Boys of Summer (The Late Nights) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

August 13, 2021 17:00 - 48 minutes - 45 MB

On this very special episode, we have the local band The Late Nights (Andrew, James, Tyler, and Parker) as the guest pickers! Will they be able to choose 'Hot Ones' and 'Forget About Its' collectively or will the hard pressed issues create tension that will forever tarnish the band's relationship? Ok, the last part was a little dramatic but you know what I mean.  Note: The audio for this episode was recorded over Zoom while the group was traveling to a concert in Florida. Due to this, there...

Episode 38: Olympics pt.3 (Nicholas B) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

August 06, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

The show's first ever guest, Nick Bellingham, returns to take on the show's newest challenge...Songs loosely based on the Olympics! Will he succeed? Will he fail? Will he just compare songs to Smooth by Santana? Find out on the Olympic Finale of 'Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?'

Episode 37: Olympics pt.2 (Alex K) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

July 30, 2021 19:28 - 48 minutes - 88.3 MB

A former member of Team USA joins us on the second Olympic themed episode! Will his athletic experience help him compare songs the Grammy Award winning 1999 classic?

Episode 36: Olympics pt.1 (Catherine B) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

July 24, 2021 01:20 - 58 minutes - 108 MB

On your mark, get set, Smooth by Santana featuring Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty! It's time for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics! If ranking songs to a Latin Alternative classic was a sport, this guest would at least be a silver medalist! Listen in and see what songs and sports will be making an appearance!

Episode 35: Learn to Fly (Josh A) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

July 16, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes - 94.6 MB

Josh, 5% of the theme song, joins us on todays episode! I hope you like opinions about Smooth by Santana because this episode is chock-full of them!

Episode 34: Geronimo (Sarah C) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

July 09, 2021 17:00 - 46 minutes - 84.6 MB

Sarah joins the show to talk about bad spy movies, trying on different hats, and other Sarah related topics...and the occasional conversation about 'Smooth' by Santana.

Episode 33: Pompeii (Grant C and Gabby B) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

July 02, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB

Two duo episodes in a row? You got that right! Grant and Gabby team up to decide what songs are 'Hot Ones' and 'Forget About Its!'

Episode 32: Drops of Jupiter (Lee and Jordan) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

June 25, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MB

The dynamic duo returns to take on the most difficult challenge imaginable, comparing songs to Smooth by Santana...Ok, maybe it's not that difficult, but you get the idea. 

Episode 31: I Wanna Rock (Seth A) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

June 18, 2021 14:19 - 43 minutes - 78.8 MB

The journey to rate every song continues with our next guest, Seth! Will he be able to handle the task or will he crumble under the pressure? Find out the next exciting episode of 'Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?'! 

Episode 30: I Will Wait (Drew K) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

June 11, 2021 14:03 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MB

Good ole Drew Knight joins us on the show to give his thoughts on the wonderful world of music! However, will he have a controversial opinion on this year's number one artist?

Episode 29: Summer 2K21 (Catherine B) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

June 04, 2021 13:45 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

Grab your sunscreen because it's time for Summer vacation! Catherine returns as the first ever fourth-time guest to help decide whether or not these summer-time classics can be regarded as better than Smooth by Santana.

Episode 28: Love on Top (Peter M) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

May 28, 2021 20:43 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Peter returns to show to try his hand at the world's first and only musical comedy gameshow!

Episode 27: In My Head (Brandon E) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

May 21, 2021 19:11 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MB

Brandon joins us to help answer the age old question, "Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?'

Episode 26: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough (John B) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

May 14, 2021 14:24 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MB

John comes back to become our next third-time guest and to help answer the question that everyone has been asking, Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

Episode 25: Mine (Tiffany N) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

May 07, 2021 20:08 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MB

Tiffany joins us today to talk about the struggle of being an original T-Swift fan as well as a disdain for pop music.

Episode 24: Sunday Best (Gabby B) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

April 30, 2021 14:28 - 46 minutes - 128 MB

It's finals week! What better way to procrastinate than by comparing music to Smooth by Santana with Gabby and I!

Episode 23: The Disney Episode (Catherine B) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

April 09, 2021 15:31 - 1 hour - 181 MB

When you wish upon a star you might just get a 1999 Latin alternative rock classic! Catherine returns as the first three-time guest to see what Disney songs can be considered as better than Smooth!

Episode 23: The Disney Episode (Catherine) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

April 09, 2021 15:31 - 1 hour - 181 MB

When you wish upon a star you might just get a 1999 Latin alternative rock classic! Catherine returns as the first three-time guest to see what Disney songs can be considered as better than Smooth!

Episode 22: ABC (Nicholas R) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

March 26, 2021 22:42 - 40 minutes - 110 MB

Nick returns for more Smooth by Santana goodness and strong opinions about Florida Georgia Line!

Episode 21: Everything I Wanted (Grant C) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

March 19, 2021 16:56 - 52 minutes - 144 MB

Grant joins us today to explore hard-hitting topics such as the Houston Rodeo, barefoot truck driving, and the fight scene in Shrek. You better buckle up for this one! 

Episode 20: Get Lucky (Colton) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

March 13, 2021 01:32 - 49 minutes - 136 MB

Colton joins on the show today to discuss topics such as a U2 rollercoaster, Disco being the nerdy cousin of Funk, and the world's poorest singer!

Episode 19: Chicken Fried (James W) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

March 05, 2021 18:56 - 48 minutes - 133 MB

The second member of 'The Late Nights' joins us today on our wonderful journey through music. Will he be able to deem any songs as better than the one and only Smooth by Santana?

Episode 18: Sk8r Boi (Andrew "Ferg") - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

February 27, 2021 01:50 - 46 minutes - 128 MB

The day as finally come! 'Ferg' finally joins us on is it better than Smooth by Santana? Along our journey, we discuss potato-themed Airbnbs, Radio Disney, and punching walls made of both brick and dragons! This is an episode you don't want to miss!

Episode 17: Grenade (Trey P) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

February 19, 2021 16:31 - 52 minutes - 145 MB

Trey returns and this time he is giving out possibly the hardest answers when it comes to 'Hot Ones' and 'Forget About Its'! If you have a song request, send them my way to [email protected]!

Episode 17: Grenade (Trey) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

February 19, 2021 16:31 - 52 minutes - 145 MB

Trey returns and this time he is giving out possibly the hardest answers when it comes to 'Hot Ones' and 'Forget About Its'! If you have a song request, send them my way to [email protected]!

Episode 16: Blinding Lights (Matthew B) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

February 15, 2021 19:18 - 45 minutes - 126 MB

Man, it's another hot episode of 'Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana'! In this episode, Matt drops the 'Hots' and 'Forget about its' on a variety of songs. 

Episode 15: Bad Day (John) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

February 05, 2021 16:56 - 44 minutes - 121 MB

John returns but he's not here to make friends. Will he be able to determine what songs are better than the Grammy Award-winning Latin alternative classic that we all know and love?

Episode 15: Bad Day (John B) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

February 05, 2021 16:56 - 44 minutes - 121 MB

John returns but he's not here to make friends. Will he be able to determine what songs are better than the Grammy Award-winning Latin alternative classic that we all know and love?

Episode 14: Cheerleader (Peter) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

February 03, 2021 18:53 - 46 minutes - 128 MB

Internet celebrity (depending on one's definition) Peter joins us on the show today! Will there be a ton of 'Hot Ones', or will it be a 'Forget About It' kind of episode?

Episode 13: Just Dance (Lee and Jordan) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

January 22, 2021 16:33 - 1 hour - 189 MB

For the first time in the show's history, we have two guests! Rumor has it we listen to the show's 100th song on this episode....but you didn't hear it from me.

Episode 12: Bright Lights Bigger City (Keaton) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

January 15, 2021 15:49 - 48 minutes - 133 MB

Keaton stops by for yet another journey through the wild world of music!

Episode 11: Christmas pt. 2 (Taylor) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

January 15, 2021 15:43 - 58 minutes - 161 MB

Grab a cup of hot chocolate because we have another Christmas themed episode ahead of us! Find out what Christmas songs cause Taylor to have an emotional rollercoaster! 

Episode 10: Christmas pt. 1 (Catherine) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

January 15, 2021 15:33 - 1 hour - 207 MB

Catherine joins us once again as we get into the Christmas spirit the only way we know how! By comparing songs to a 1999 Grammy Award winning hit!

Episode 9: Thanksgiving (Will C) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

January 15, 2021 15:22 - 55 minutes - 153 MB

After you fill up on turkey, join Will and I as we talk about how thankful we are for one particular 1999 Latin alternative rock classic!

Episode 9: Thanksgiving (Will) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

January 15, 2021 15:22 - 55 minutes - 153 MB

After you fill up on turkey, join Will and I as we talk about how thankful we are for one particular 1999 Latin alternative rock classic!

Episode 8: Election 2020 (Chandler) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

January 15, 2021 15:11 - 45 minutes - 126 MB

Election season is once again upon us! Today, we will go over the campaign songs of the candidates and decides whether or not they are better than Smooth by Santana?

Episode 7: Halloween Special (Catherine) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

January 15, 2021 15:04 - 1 hour - 210 MB

Spooky time is among us! Put on your costume as my guest Catherine and I go over some classic Halloween hits!

Episode 6: Yeah (Matt L) - Is It Better Than Smooth by Santana?

January 15, 2021 14:55 - 57 minutes - 157 MB

Matt comes on and gives his insight on the Usher classic as well as others!