Slightly Above Average Podcast

John Malecki, Sam Poola, and Joe Meinert
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The Slightly Above Average Podcast is a weekly audio and video 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. New episodes drop every Friday on YouTube and all major podcast platforms

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    Alex Honnold Climbs Taipei 101 With NO ROPE | Slightly Above Average Podcast

    On this week's episode of 'Slightly Above Average Podcast', we’re diving into the craziness of Alex Honnold’s Taipei 101 climb, blind ranking movie snacks, and debating everything from the worst pizza chains to who’s actually taking home the Super Bowl trophy. 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 #superbowl #superbowlpredictions #taipei #alexhonnold #movies #pizza Send us a text Support the show

    1h 34m

  2. JAN 23

    Sheetz vs. Buc-ee's: Which Is Better? | Slightly Above Average Podcast

    Chicago hot dogs are trash, but these movie villains aren't. Join us for a debate on the NFL playoffs, the best gas stations in the US, and why car prices are getting out of hand. 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 a text Support the show

    1h 24m

  3. JAN 16

    Signs You Were a "Rich Kid" in the 90s & 2000s | Slightly Above Average Podcast

    In this episode, the guys debate if they could actually land a plane in a crisis, settle the N64 vs. GameCube debate, and call out the "rich kid" flexes from our childhood, like having a fridge with an ice maker. WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC?  Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://link.johnmalecki.com/SAA_Bunker ⚫️ 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://johnmalecki.com/ 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/ShopShades_Unscrewed 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 a text Support the show

    1h 37m

  4. JAN 9

    This New Jersey Gym is Trying to Kill You | Slightly Above Average Podcast

    In today's episode, We break down the Steelers' insane win over the Ravens and draft our "finalized" Super Bowl LX brackets. Plus, we’re talking the viral intensity of Diamond Gym, the proper way to hydrate like an adult, and why the ending of Stranger Things was a total letdown. Whether you're here for the football hot takes, the survival strategies, or the "is it normal" debate, we’ve got you covered. WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC?  Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://link.johnmalecki.com/SAA_Bunker ⚫️ 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://johnmalecki.com/ 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/ShopShades_Unscrewed 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 a text Support the show

    1h 18m

  5. JAN 2

    John Cena is Who the Rock Wants to Be | Slightly Above Average Podcast

    Welcome to the very second episode of the Slightly Above Average Podcast! John Malecki, Sam Poola, and Joe Meinert chat about Sam's Philip Rivers' return to football, John Cena vs. The Rock, and so much more! WANT THE PODCAST BEFORE IT IS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC?  Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - https://link.johnmalecki.com/SAA_Bunker ⚫️ 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://johnmalecki.com/ 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/ShopShades_Unscrewed 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 Send us a text Support the show

    1h 14m

  6. 12/26/2025

    Stranger Things, Blockbuster, & The Diddy Documentary | Slightly Above Average Podcast

    Welcome to the very first episode of the Slightly Above Average Podcast! John Malecki, Sam Poola, and Joe Meinert kick things off by ranking questionable 7-Eleven breakfast items, roasting gas station food culture, and spiraling into a debate on Stranger Things, aging TV shows, and why modern streaming just isn’t hitting like it used to. WANT MORE VIDEOS??? Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - http://link.johnmalecki.com/Bunker_Subscribe ⚫️ 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://johnmalecki.com/ 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/ShopShades_Unscrewed 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 #strangerthings #finale #blockbuster #diddydocumentary #711 Send us a text Support the show

    1h 23m

  7. EPISODE 1

    PREVIEW Stranger Things, Blockbuster, & The Diddy Documentary | Slightly Above Average Podcast

    Welcome to the very first episode of the Slightly Above Average Podcast! John Malecki, Sam Poola, and Joe Meinert kick things off by ranking questionable 7-Eleven breakfast items, roasting gas station food culture, and spiraling into a debate on Stranger Things, aging TV shows, and why modern streaming just isn’t hitting like it used to. WANT MORE VIDEOS??? Join THE BUILDER BUNKER - http://link.johnmalecki.com/Bunker_Subscribe ⚫️ 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://johnmalecki.com/ 😎 Support the Team and get some Shop shades! - https://bit.ly/ShopShades_Unscrewed 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 #strangerthings #finale #blockbuster #diddydocumentary #711 Send us a text Support the show

    8 min

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About

The Slightly Above Average Podcast is a weekly audio and video 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. New episodes drop every Friday on YouTube and all major podcast platforms

Information

  • Creator
    John Malecki, Sam Poola, and Joe Meinert
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Slightly Above Average Podcast
  • Show Website
    Slightly Above Average Podcast

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