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Slightly Above Average Podcast

John Malecki, Sam Poola, and Joe Meinert

Slightly Above Average is a weekly Podcast built for all guys everywhere. Hosted by John Malecki, Sam Poola, and Joe Meinert, we bring you unfiltered takes on sports, viral culture, content creation, and everyday guy life.

Think of it as the loud banter you’d have with your buddies but filmed, funny, and unapologetically entertaining. Whether we’re diving into NFL hot takes, debating the latest memes, or sharing outrageous headlines, our goal is to build a community that feels like sitting in the garage or around a fire pit with your crew, beers in hand.

We aren’t experts; we’re just real dudes with strong takes on the topics that matter to the "slightly above average" guy.

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#40
Friday · 1 hr 20 min
Building Our Dream Trucks With $100,000
Aura - Go to Aura.com/slightlyaboveaverage to start your 14-day free trial today. We all have a dream truck build sitting in our head, but almost no one takes the time to run the real numbers. So we did. $100K each, real configurators, real part numbers, and exact totals—no fantasy budgets and no guesswork. WIN THIS 2026 RANGER RAPTOR 👉 Enter here: https://bit.ly/JM01-TruckGiveaway No purchase necessary. Official rules apply. Open to US & Canada, 18+. Ends October 26, 2026. See website for free entry method and full details. Use the exclusive Code SAA15 for 15% off anything on our website! https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Got a take, a story, or a question for John, Sam, and Joe? Drop us a voicemail and you might hear yourself on the Slightly Above Average Podcast. Record up to 60 seconds — no app needed: https://whatayarn.com/saa-pod WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC? Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://bit.ly/Bunker26 ⚫️ Become part of our exclusive online community of people just like you who love tools, building, and being awesome! Get access to behind-the-scenes videos, early PODCAST RELEASES, cooking, booze reviews, and more! 🧢 Buy Some Merch! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jl IHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/ Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/follow Follow us on INSTAGRAM! ⚡️John - https://www.instagram.com/john_malecki?igsh=MXNzcHFlMXdodWdzYg== ⚡️Sam - https://www.instagram.com/sam_poola?igsh=Y2NlOTQxajkwdTUx ⚡️Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joemeinert_?igsh=aHllcnUwN29lZ2V5&utm_source=qr #slightlyaboveaverage #podcast #trucks Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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#39
September 18 · 1 hr 20 min
The Hot Ones Challenge Broke Us
Eleven sauces, a stack of brutal questions, and no easy way out. We’re taking turns answering questions nobody at this company would answer sober or on the record. By the time we hit the final sauce, every single one of us is taking the hit. WIN THIS 2026 RANGER RAPTOR 👉 Enter here: https://bit.ly/JM01-TruckGiveaway No purchase necessary. Official rules apply. Open to US & Canada, 18+. Ends October 26, 2026. See website for free entry method and full details. Use the exclusive Code SAA15 for 15% off anything on our website! https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Got a take, a story, or a question for John, Sam, and Joe? Drop us a voicemail and you might hear yourself on the Slightly Above Average Podcast. Record up to 60 seconds — no app needed: https://whatayarn.com/saa-pod WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC? Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://bit.ly/Bunker26 ⚫️ Become part of our exclusive online community of people just like you who love tools, building, and being awesome! Get access to behind-the-scenes videos, early PODCAST RELEASES, cooking, booze reviews, and more! 🧢 Buy Some Merch! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jl IHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/ Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/follow Follow us on INSTAGRAM! ⚡️John - https://www.instagram.com/john_malecki?igsh=MXNzcHFlMXdodWdzYg== ⚡️Sam - https://www.instagram.com/sam_poola?igsh=Y2NlOTQxajkwdTUx ⚡️Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joemeinert_?igsh=aHllcnUwN29lZ2V5&utm_source=qr Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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#38
September 11 · 1 hr 18 min
Reacting to the 50 Worst Home Inspection Finds Ever
Reacting to the 50 Worst Home Inspection Finds Ever Head to https://spotandtango.yt.link/MhtKvDP and use my code ABOVE60 Home inspectors have quietly become the best content creators on the internet, mostly because their entire job is finding whatever terrible secret a seller tried to hide. Today, we’re going through the worst footage we could find. The whole episode comes down to one question: if this shows up on your report three days before closing, do you write the check or do you walk? WIN THIS 2026 RANGER RAPTOR 👉 Enter here: https://bit.ly/JM01-TruckGiveaway No purchase necessary. Official rules apply. Open to US & Canada, 18+. Ends October 26, 2026. See website for free entry method and full details. Use the exclusive Code SAA15 for 15% off anything on our website! https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Got a take, a story, or a question for John, Sam, and Joe? Drop us a voicemail and you might hear yourself on the Slightly Above Average Podcast. Record up to 60 seconds — no app needed: https://whatayarn.com/saa-pod WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC? Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://bit.ly/Bunker26 ⚫️ Become part of our exclusive online community of people just like you who love tools, building, and being awesome! Get access to behind-the-scenes videos, early PODCAST RELEASES, cooking, booze reviews, and more! 🧢 Buy Some Merch! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jl IHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/ Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/follow Follow us on INSTAGRAM! ⚡️John - https://www.instagram.com/john_malecki?igsh=MXNzcHFlMXdodWdzYg== ⚡️Sam - https://www.instagram.com/sam_poola?igsh=Y2NlOTQxajkwdTUx ⚡️Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joemeinert_?igsh=aHllcnUwN29lZ2V5&utm_source=qr Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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#37
September 4 · 1 hr 7 min
Is Harbor Freight Scamming You?
Is Harbor Freight Scamming You? Thanks to LifeLock for sponsoring this video. Protect the life you’re building with LifeLock. Visit https://lifelock.yt.link/RiBs3Mq and use promo code LLSAVE for up to 35% off your first year. Terms apply. We break down whether Harbor Freight is actually saving you money or just pulling off smart retail tricks. From ranking every house brand to exposing their pricing tactics, here is the truth behind cheap tools. WIN THIS 2026 RANGER RAPTOR 👉 Enter here: https://bit.ly/JM01-TruckGiveaway No purchase necessary. Official rules apply. Open to US & Canada, 18+. Ends October 26, 2026. See website for free entry method and full details. Use the exclusive Code SAA15 for 15% off anything on our website! https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Got a take, a story, or a question for John, Sam, and Joe? Drop us a voicemail and you might hear yourself on the Slightly Above Average Podcast. Record up to 60 seconds — no app needed: https://whatayarn.com/saa-pod WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC? Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://bit.ly/Bunker26 ⚫️ Become part of our exclusive online community of people just like you who love tools, building, and being awesome! Get access to behind-the-scenes videos, early PODCAST RELEASES, cooking, booze reviews, and more! 🧢 Buy Some Merch! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jl IHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/ Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/follow Follow us on INSTAGRAM! ⚡️John - https://www.instagram.com/john_malecki?igsh=MXNzcHFlMXdodWdzYg== ⚡️Sam - https://www.instagram.com/sam_poola?igsh=Y2NlOTQxajkwdTUx ⚡️Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joemeinert_?igsh=aHllcnUwN29lZ2V5&utm_source=qr #slightlyaboveaverage #podcast #harborfreight #tools #tierlist Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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#36
August 28 · 1 hr 25 min
We Built Our Dream Garages With $25,000
Cook Unity - To get 50% off your first order of CookUnity meals, go to https://cookunity.yt.link/4GlpmLb and use ABOVEAVERAGE50. CookUnity connects you with top chefs from across the US, delivering their signature dishes fresh to your door. With hundreds of meals to choose from, there's something for everyone! Every guy thinks he could build the perfect garage if someone handed him an empty room and a stack of cash. Then he spends ten grand on a toolbox, forgets outlets, and parks his truck in the driveway. Today we each get the same empty 24x24 shell and the same $25,000 — and we're drafting the whole build, one pick at a time, until somebody runs out of money. Once a pick is gone, it's gone. One of us is building a shop, one of us is building a man cave, and one of us is going to forget the floor. WIN THIS 2026 RANGER RAPTOR 👉 Enter here: https://bit.ly/JM01-TruckGiveaway No purchase necessary. Official rules apply. Open to US & Canada, 18+. Ends October 26, 2026. See website for free entry method and full details. Use the exclusive Code SAA15 for 15% off anything on our website! https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Got a take, a story, or a question for John, Sam, and Joe? Drop us a voicemail and you might hear yourself on the Slightly Above Average Podcast. Record up to 60 seconds — no app needed: https://whatayarn.com/saa-pod WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC? Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://bit.ly/Bunker26 ⚫️ Become part of our exclusive online community of people just like you who love tools, building, and being awesome! Get access to behind-the-scenes videos, early PODCAST RELEASES, cooking, booze reviews, and more! 🧢 Buy Some Merch! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jl IHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/ Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/follow Follow us on INSTAGRAM! ⚡️John - https://www.instagram.com/john_malecki?igsh=MXNzcHFlMXdodWdzYg== ⚡️Sam - https://www.instagram.com/sam_poola?igsh=Y2NlOTQxajkwdTUx ⚡️Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joemeinert_?igsh=aHllcnUwN29lZ2V5&utm_source=qr #slightlyaboveaverage #podcast #garage #building Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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#35
August 21 · 1 hr 9 min
10 Things Every Guy Should Know How to Do
10 Things Every Guy Should Know How to Do LifeLock - Thanks to LifeLock for sponsoring this video. Protect the life you’re building with LifeLock. Visit https://lifelock.yt.link/uhPOXkH and use promo code LLSAVES for up to 35% off your first year. Terms apply. There's a list of things you're just supposed to know how to do — and nobody ever actually wrote it down. Your dad showed you some of it, YouTube taught you the rest, and there's a handful you've been faking for fifteen years. Today we're settling what actually belongs on that list, with a heavy lean toward the stuff that saves you money the second you own a house instead of rent one. Bonus: we find out which one of us has been quietly Googling this stuff in the driveway. WIN THIS 2026 RANGER RAPTOR 👉 Enter here: https://bit.ly/JM01-TruckGiveaway No purchase necessary. Official rules apply. Open to US & Canada, 18+. Ends October 26, 2026. See website for free entry method and full details. Use the exclusive Code SAA15 for 15% off anything on our website! https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Got a take, a story, or a question for John, Sam, and Joe? Drop us a voicemail and you might hear yourself on the Slightly Above Average Podcast. Record up to 60 seconds — no app needed: https://whatayarn.com/saa-pod WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC? Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://bit.ly/Bunker26 ⚫️ Become part of our exclusive online community of people just like you who love tools, building, and being awesome! Get access to behind-the-scenes videos, early PODCAST RELEASES, cooking, booze reviews, and more! 🧢 Buy Some Merch! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jl IHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/ Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/follow Follow us on INSTAGRAM! ⚡️John - https://www.instagram.com/john_malecki?igsh=MXNzcHFlMXdodWdzYg== ⚡️Sam - https://www.instagram.com/sam_poola?igsh=Y2NlOTQxajkwdTUx ⚡️Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joemeinert_?igsh=aHllcnUwN29lZ2V5&utm_source=qr #slightlyaboveaverage #podcast #learning #skills Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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#34
August 14 · 1 hr
We Ranked Every Shark Tank Tool
Over the past three years, we've dropped thousands of dollars on Shark Tank tools, gadgets, and garage gear — the brilliant, the useless, and the stuff we genuinely can't believe we bought. Today we're pulling all of it onto the table, but first we're yanking the curtain back on the show itself: how the deals actually work, why half of them are fake, and how a guy giving up 20% of a sponge built a billion-dollar empire. WIN THIS 2026 RANGER RAPTOR 👉 Enter here: https://bit.ly/JM01-TruckGiveaway No purchase necessary. Official rules apply. Open to US & Canada, 18+. Ends October 26, 2026. See website for free entry method and full details. Use the exclusive Code SAA15 for 15% off anything on our website! https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Got a take, a story, or a question for John, Sam, and Joe? Drop us a voicemail and you might hear yourself on the Slightly Above Average Podcast. Record up to 60 seconds — no app needed: https://whatayarn.com/saa-pod WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC? Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://bit.ly/Bunker26 ⚫️ Become part of our exclusive online community of people just like you who love tools, building, and being awesome! Get access to behind-the-scenes videos, early PODCAST RELEASES, cooking, booze reviews, and more! 🧢 Buy Some Merch! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jl IHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/ Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/follow Follow us on INSTAGRAM! ⚡️John - https://www.instagram.com/john_malecki?igsh=MXNzcHFlMXdodWdzYg== ⚡️Sam - https://www.instagram.com/sam_poola?igsh=Y2NlOTQxajkwdTUx ⚡️Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joemeinert_?igsh=aHllcnUwN29lZ2V5&utm_source=qr Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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#33
August 7 · 52 min
Reacting to Viral Redneck Fixes
There’s a fine line between 'that’s a bad idea' and 'wait... that’s actually brilliant,' and today we’re finding out where it is. We're reacting to viral redneck engineering and sorting the legit problem-solving from the stuff that's one bump away from disaster. #slightlyaboveaverage #hacks #diy #reaction WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC? Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://bit.ly/Bunker26 ⚫️ Become part of our exclusive online community of people just like you who love tools, building, and being awesome! Get access to behind-the-scenes videos, early PODCAST RELEASES, cooking, booze reviews, and more! 🧢 Buy Some Merch! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jl IHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/ Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/follow Follow us on INSTAGRAM! ⚡️John - https://www.instagram.com/john_malecki?igsh=MXNzcHFlMXdodWdzYg== ⚡️Sam - https://www.instagram.com/sam_poola?igsh=Y2NlOTQxajkwdTUx ⚡️Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joemeinert_?igsh=aHllcnUwN29lZ2V5&utm_source=qr Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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#32
July 31 · 1 hr 14 min
We Played Guess the Tool and Got Humbled
This week we played Guess the Tool to see how much we actually know, and got humbled real quick. #slightlyaboveaverage #podcast #game #tools Got a take, a story, or a question for John, Sam, and Joe? Drop us a voicemail and you might hear yourself on the Slightly Above Average Podcast. Record up to 60 seconds — no app needed: https://whatayarn.com/saa-pod Get your supplements + FREE 5-pack of Protein Sticks: https://www.1stphorm.com/SlightlyAboveAverage @1stphorm #1stphormpartner WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC? Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://bit.ly/Bunker26 ⚫️ Become part of our exclusive online community of people just like you who love tools, building, and being awesome! Get access to behind-the-scenes videos, early PODCAST RELEASES, cooking, booze reviews, and more! 🧢 Buy Some Merch! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jl IHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/ Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/follow Follow us on INSTAGRAM! ⚡️John - https://www.instagram.com/john_malecki?igsh=MXNzcHFlMXdodWdzYg== ⚡️Sam - https://www.instagram.com/sam_poola?igsh=Y2NlOTQxajkwdTUx ⚡️Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joemeinert_?igsh=aHllcnUwN29lZ2V5&utm_source=qr Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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#31
July 24 · 1 hr 2 min
Ranking Every Drill We've Ever Tested
Over the last 3 years, I have spent over $10,000 buying and destroying drills. Today the archive becomes evidence. We're pulling the best moments from the old Unscrewed drill fights, reacting to what held up and what aged terribly, and then putting every drill we've ever tested into one definitive tier list, finding THE BEST DRILL. Got a take, a story, or a question for John, Sam, and Joe? Drop us a voicemail and you might hear yourself on the Slightly Above Average Podcast. Record up to 60 seconds — no app needed: https://whatayarn.com/saa-pod Get your supplements + FREE 5-pack of Protein Sticks: https://www.1stphorm.com/SlightlyAboveAverage @1stphorm #1stphormpartner WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC? Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://bit.ly/Bunker26 ⚫️ Become part of our exclusive online community of people just like you who love tools, building, and being awesome! Get access to behind-the-scenes videos, early PODCAST RELEASES, cooking, booze reviews, and more! 🧢 Buy Some Merch! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jl IHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/ Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/follow Follow us on INSTAGRAM! ⚡️John - https://www.instagram.com/john_malecki?igsh=MXNzcHFlMXdodWdzYg== ⚡️Sam - https://www.instagram.com/sam_poola?igsh=Y2NlOTQxajkwdTUx ⚡️Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joemeinert_?igsh=aHllcnUwN29lZ2V5&utm_source=qr #slightlyaboveaverage #podcast #johmalecki #unscrewed #reaction #tierlist #drill #tools Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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#30
July 17 · 58 min
10 Tools You Should Never Buy Cheap
This week we're ranking the tools you should NEVER buy cheap. Got a take, a story, or a question for John, Sam, and Joe? Drop us a voicemail and you might hear yourself on the Slightly Above Average Podcast. Record up to 60 seconds — no app needed: https://whatayarn.com/saa-pod Get your supplements + FREE 5-pack of Protein Sticks: https://www.1stphorm.com/SlightlyAboveAverage @1stphorm #1stphormpartner WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC? Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://bit.ly/Bunker26 ⚫️ Become part of our exclusive online community of people just like you who love tools, building, and being awesome! Get access to behind-the-scenes videos, early PODCAST RELEASES, cooking, booze reviews, and more! 🧢 Buy Some Merch! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jl IHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/ Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/follow Follow us on INSTAGRAM! ⚡️John - https://www.instagram.com/john_malecki?igsh=MXNzcHFlMXdodWdzYg== ⚡️Sam - https://www.instagram.com/sam_poola?igsh=Y2NlOTQxajkwdTUx ⚡️Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joemeinert_?igsh=aHllcnUwN29lZ2V5&utm_source=qr #slightlyaboveaverage #podcast Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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#29
July 10 · 1 hr 10 min
Reacting to the Worst Construction Fails Ever
This week we're reacting to the worst construction site disasters YouTube and TikTok have to offer, from OSHA nightmares to finished work that should've never left the site. Got a take, a story, or a question for John, Sam, and Joe? Drop us a voicemail and you might hear yourself on the Slightly Above Average Podcast. Record up to 60 seconds — no app needed: https://whatayarn.com/saa-pod Get your supplements + FREE 5-pack of Protein Sticks: https://www.1stphorm.com/SlightlyAboveAverage @1stphorm #1stphormpartner WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC? Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://bit.ly/Bunker26 ⚫️ Become part of our exclusive online community of people just like you who love tools, building, and being awesome! Get access to behind-the-scenes videos, early PODCAST RELEASES, cooking, booze reviews, and more! 🧢 Buy Some Merch! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jl IHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/ Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/follow Follow us on INSTAGRAM! ⚡️John - https://www.instagram.com/john_malecki?igsh=MXNzcHFlMXdodWdzYg== ⚡️Sam - https://www.instagram.com/sam_poola?igsh=Y2NlOTQxajkwdTUx ⚡️Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joemeinert_?igsh=aHllcnUwN29lZ2V5&utm_source=qr #slightlyaboveaverage #podcast #reaction #construction #fails Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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#28
July 3 · 1 hr 27 min
We Ranked Every Tool Brand Fanbase
Every tool brand has a fanbase, and every fanbase has a guy you can picture instantly — the Milwaukee guy who calls his batteries an "investment," the Ryobi homeowner who bought one weed whacker and woke up in a 47-tool ecosystem, the Snap-on guy making $85K and owing $120K on the truck. Today we're not ranking the tools — we're ranking the people who worship them. We draft the stereotypes, put each other on trial for our own brand sins, and then tier every fanbase from S to F. Somebody at this table is about to find out their whole personality is a marketing campaign. Got a take, a story, or a question for John, Sam, and Joe? Drop us a voicemail and you might hear yourself on the Slightly Above Average Podcast. Record up to 60 seconds — no app needed: https://whatayarn.com/saa-pod Get your supplements + FREE 5-pack of Protein Sticks: https://www.1stphorm.com/SlightlyAboveAverage @1stphorm #1stphormpartner WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC? Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://bit.ly/Bunker26 ⚫️ Become part of our exclusive online community of people just like you who love tools, building, and being awesome! Get access to behind-the-scenes videos, early PODCAST RELEASES, cooking, booze reviews, and more! 🧢 Buy Some Merch! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jl IHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/ Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/follow Follow us on INSTAGRAM! ⚡️John - https://www.instagram.com/john_malecki?igsh=MXNzcHFlMXdodWdzYg== ⚡️Sam - https://www.instagram.com/sam_poola?igsh=Y2NlOTQxajkwdTUx ⚡️Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joemeinert_?igsh=aHllcnUwN29lZ2V5&utm_source=qr #podcast #slightlyaboveaveragepodcast #tools #tierlist #dewalt #milwaukee #ryobi Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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#27
June 26 · 1 hr 20 min
We Tested TOP YouTuber Products
Every creator with a following now has a candy bar, coffee, hydration drink, hot sauce, or frozen meal with their face somewhere near the label. So we bought the whole shelf — Prime, Feastables, JoyRide, Fruit Blox, Hot Ones, Gordon Ramsay meals, and more — and we’re tasting every single one on camera. By the end, we find out who is making actual food and who is just selling a logo. Got a take, a story, or a question for John, Sam, and Joe? Drop us a voicemail and you might hear yourself on the Slightly Above Average Podcast. Record up to 60 seconds — no app needed: https://whatayarn.com/saa-pod Get your supplements + FREE 5-pack of Protein Sticks: https://www.1stphorm.com/SlightlyAboveAverage @1stphorm #1stphormpartner WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC? Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://bit.ly/Bunker26 ⚫️ Become part of our exclusive online community of people just like you who love tools, building, and being awesome! Get access to behind-the-scenes videos, early PODCAST RELEASES, cooking, booze reviews, and more! 🧢 Buy Some Merch! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jl IHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/ Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/follow Follow us on INSTAGRAM! ⚡️John - https://www.instagram.com/john_malecki?igsh=MXNzcHFlMXdodWdzYg== ⚡️Sam - https://www.instagram.com/sam_poola?igsh=Y2NlOTQxajkwdTUx ⚡️Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joemeinert_?igsh=aHllcnUwN29lZ2V5&utm_source=qr #slightlyaboveaveragepodcast #johnmalecki #youtuber #tastetest #mrbeast Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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#26
June 19 · 1 hr 1 min
We Ranked Every Major Pizza Chain
We’re ranking every major pizza chain in America to figure out which ones are actually worth your money. Let’s be honest: your favorite pizza place usually has less to do with quality and more to do with childhood nostalgia, what zip code you live in, or a series of bad decisions made after 11 PM. To settle the debate once and for all, we’re throwing them all on an S-to-F tier list—judging the crust, the value, the consistency, and what you should actually be ordering from each one. Got a take, a story, or a question for John, Sam, and Joe? Drop us a voicemail and you might hear yourself on the Slightly Above Average Podcast. Record up to 60 seconds — no app needed: https://whatayarn.com/saa-pod Get your supplements + FREE 5-pack of Protein Sticks: https://www.1stphorm.com/SlightlyAboveAverage @1stphorm #1stphormpartner WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC? Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://bit.ly/Bunker26 ⚫️ Become part of our exclusive online community of people just like you who love tools, building, and being awesome! Get access to behind-the-scenes videos, early PODCAST RELEASES, cooking, booze reviews, and more! 🧢 Buy Some Merch! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jl IHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/ Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/follow Follow us on INSTAGRAM! ⚡️John - https://www.instagram.com/john_malecki?igsh=MXNzcHFlMXdodWdzYg== ⚡️Sam - https://www.instagram.com/sam_poola?igsh=Y2NlOTQxajkwdTUx ⚡️Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joemeinert_?igsh=aHllcnUwN29lZ2V5&utm_source=qr #podcast #slightlyaboveaveragepodcast #slightlyaboveaverage #pizza #dominos #papajohn #pizzahut Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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#25
June 12 · 1 hr 13 min
We Ranked Every Tool Storage System
In this episode, we’re building the perfect setup for the weekend warrior, the contractor, the tool addict, and the unlimited-budget psychopath—before putting every single brand live on our tier list. We ranked every tool storage system, from Milwaukee Packout and Snap-on toolboxes to a classic coffee can full of mismatched screws. From S-Tier essentials to absolute garbage, let's settle the debate. Got a take, a story, or a question for John, Sam, and Joe? Drop us a voicemail and you might hear yourself on the Slightly Above Average Podcast. Record up to 60 seconds — no app needed: https://whatayarn.com/saa-pod Get your supplements + FREE 5-pack of Protein Sticks: https://www.1stphorm.com/SlightlyAboveAverage @1stphorm #1stphormpartner WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC? Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://bit.ly/Bunker26 ⚫️ Become part of our exclusive online community of people just like you who love tools, building, and being awesome! Get access to behind-the-scenes videos, early PODCAST RELEASES, cooking, booze reviews, and more! 🧢 Buy Some Merch! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jl IHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/ Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/follow Follow us on INSTAGRAM! ⚡️John - https://www.instagram.com/john_malecki?igsh=MXNzcHFlMXdodWdzYg== ⚡️Sam - https://www.instagram.com/sam_poola?igsh=Y2NlOTQxajkwdTUx ⚡️Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joemeinert_?igsh=aHllcnUwN29lZ2V5&utm_source=qr #podcast #slightlyaboveaveragepodcast #slightlyaboveaverage #tools #storage #tierlist Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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#24
June 5 · 1 hr 7 min
Reacting to Reddit's Worst DIY Fails
Reddit is home to some of the craziest stuff on the internet — and today we're diving into the best of it. We're going through 15-plus threads of real photos, real disasters, and the people who got absolutely torn apart for them. Got a take, a story, or a question for John, Sam, and Joe? Drop us a voicemail and you might hear yourself on the Slightly Above Average Podcast. Record up to 60 seconds — no app needed: https://whatayarn.com/saa-pod Get your supplements + FREE 5-pack of Protein Sticks: https://www.1stphorm.com/SlightlyAboveAverage @1stphorm #1stphormpartner WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC? Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://bit.ly/Bunker26 ⚫️ Become part of our exclusive online community of people just like you who love tools, building, and being awesome! Get access to behind-the-scenes videos, early PODCAST RELEASES, cooking, booze reviews, and more! 🧢 Buy Some Merch! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jl IHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/ Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/follow Follow us on INSTAGRAM! ⚡️John - https://www.instagram.com/john_malecki?igsh=MXNzcHFlMXdodWdzYg== ⚡️Sam - https://www.instagram.com/sam_poola?igsh=Y2NlOTQxajkwdTUx ⚡️Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joemeinert_?igsh=aHllcnUwN29lZ2V5&utm_source=qr #podcast #slightlyaboveaveragepodcast #slightlyaboveaverage #reddit #redditstories #diyfail Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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#23
May 29 · 1 hr 3 min
We Ranked Every Energy Drink
We’re settling the ultimate cooler debate by ranking every major energy drink brand from S-Tier essentials to absolute trash. Got a take, a story, or a question for John, Sam, and Joe? Drop us a voicemail and you might hear yourself on the Slightly Above Average Podcast. Record up to 60 seconds — no app needed: https://whatayarn.com/saa-pod Get your supplements + FREE 5-pack of Protein Sticks: https://www.1stphorm.com/SlightlyAboveAverage @1stphorm #1stphormpartner WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC? Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://bit.ly/Bunker26 ⚫️ Become part of our exclusive online community of people just like you who love tools, building, and being awesome! Get access to behind-the-scenes videos, early PODCAST RELEASES, cooking, booze reviews, and more! 🧢 Buy Some Merch! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jl IHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/ Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/follow Follow us on INSTAGRAM! ⚡️John - https://www.instagram.com/john_malecki?igsh=MXNzcHFlMXdodWdzYg== ⚡️Sam - https://www.instagram.com/sam_poola?igsh=Y2NlOTQxajkwdTUx ⚡️Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joemeinert_?igsh=aHllcnUwN29lZ2V5&utm_source=qr #podcast #slightlyaboveaveragepodcast #energydrink #tierlist #ranking Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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#22
May 22 · 1 hr
5 Tools Every New Homeowner Needs
Buying your first house is expensive enough—the last thing you need is to get robbed at the hardware store. In this week's episode, we’re breaking down the five essential tools every first-time homeowner actually needs on day one. We discuss exactly where you should spend your money, where you’re completely getting ripped off, and rank everything in the ultimate homeowner tool tier list. Get your supplements + FREE 5-pack of Protein Sticks: https://www.1stphorm.com/SlightlyAboveAverage @1stphorm #1stphormpartner WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC? Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://bit.ly/Bunker26 ⚫️ Become part of our exclusive online community of people just like you who love tools, building, and being awesome! Get access to behind-the-scenes videos, early PODCAST RELEASES, cooking, booze reviews, and more! 🧢 Buy Some Merch! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jl IHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/ Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/follow Follow us on INSTAGRAM! ⚡️John - https://www.instagram.com/john_malecki?igsh=MXNzcHFlMXdodWdzYg== ⚡️Sam - https://www.instagram.com/sam_poola?igsh=Y2NlOTQxajkwdTUx ⚡️Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joemeinert_?igsh=aHllcnUwN29lZ2V5&utm_source=qr #slightlyaboveaverage #slightlyaboveaveragepodcast #podcast #tools #tierlist #newhome #homeowner #homeownership #homedepot Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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#21
May 15 · 1 hr 16 min
We Ranked Every Lawn & Garden Tool
We rank every lawn and garden tool to help you stop wasting money on junk and settle the ultimate debate: gas vs. battery power. From mowers to hand tools, discover what is truly essential for your yard and what is a total scam. Get your supplements + FREE 5-pack of Protein Sticks: https://www.1stphorm.com/SlightlyAboveAverage @1stphorm #1stphormpartner WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC? Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://bit.ly/Bunker26 ⚫️ Become part of our exclusive online community of people just like you who love tools, building, and being awesome! Get access to behind-the-scenes videos, early PODCAST RELEASES, cooking, booze reviews, and more! 🧢 Buy Some Merch! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/SlightlyAbove2026 Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jl IHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/ Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/follow Follow us on INSTAGRAM! ⚡️John - https://www.instagram.com/john_malecki?igsh=MXNzcHFlMXdodWdzYg== ⚡️Sam - https://www.instagram.com/sam_poola?igsh=Y2NlOTQxajkwdTUx ⚡️Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joemeinert_?igsh=aHllcnUwN29lZ2V5&utm_source=qr #podcast #slightlyaboveaverage #ranking #tierlist #lawn #garden #tools Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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