Slightly Above Average Podcast
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.
New episodes drop every Friday on YouTube and all major podcast platforms
Episodes
22 episodes
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...
Could You Beat These Animals in a Fight?
We’re settling the ultimate guy debate: from the viral "100 guys vs. 1 gorilla" argument to the animals you secretly think you could take in a fight, we’re tier-ranking nature’s deadliest predators to see whose confidence is actually delusional...
Reacting to the Worst DIY Fails
The guys react to and rank the internet's most disastrous DIY and home repair fails, from questionable wiring to structural nightmares.Get your supplements + FREE 5-pack of Protein Sticks: https://www.1stphorm.com/SlightlyAboveAverage &...
We Ranked Every Fast Food Breakfast
We tasted and ranked breakfast from McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, Wendy's, Sheetz, Burger King, Eat'n Park, and 7/11 to build the definitive tier list. We’re judging every bite on flavor, value, and exactly how much you regret your life choices 30 m...
Truck vs. Van: Which is Better for Your Business?
We’re settling the ultimate debate for tradespeople: do you actually need a truck for the job site, or are you just buying into the hype when a work van would make you way more efficient?Get your supplements + FREE 5-pack of Protein Sti...
We Ranked As Seen On TV Tools
We’re ranking the most iconic "As Seen on TV" tools—from Flex Tape to the Gator Grip—to see which ones actually live up to the hype and which are just total scams. Join us as we break down the most absurd infomercial claims and build the ultima...
Every Guy Thinks He Can Do These Jobs… They Can’t
In this episode, the guys debate and rank the professions men most commonly overestimate, from skilled trades like plumbing to high-pressure roles like air traffic control. Watch as they expose the gap between "looks easy" and reality using the...
Is Project Hail Mary a Top 5 Space Movie? — We Ranked Them All
We rank the greatest space films of all time and settle the heated debate over whether Project Hail Mary truly earns a spot among the elite. From "Mount Rushmore" picks to a definitive tier list, watch as we compare this new release to classics...
Home Depot vs Lowe’s - The Great Hardware Store Debate
Every guy has a hardware store he will defend like it’s his favorite sports team. So today we’re settling it. If you could only shop at ONE hardware store for the rest of your life… which one actually wins? Because by the end of this, one of th...
Every Chain Restaurant You Loved Is Dying
Every Chain Restaurant You Loved Is DyingGet your supplements + FREE 5-pack of Protein Sticks: https://www.1stphorm.com/SlightlyAboveAverage @1stphorm &...
DeWalt vs. Milwaukee: Ranking Every Power Tool Brand
DeWalt vs. Milwaukee: Ranking Every Power Tool BrandGet your supplements + FREE 5-pack of Protein Sticks: https://www.1stphorm.com/SlightlyAboveAverage @1stph...
Ranking Streaming Apps: Are Netflix and HBO Ripping You Off?
We canceled cable to save money, but now we’re paying more for streaming than we ever did for TV. In this episode, we rank the biggest streaming services, expose the "password sharing" bait-and-switch, and figure out which subscriptions are act...
Our Dads Were Right About Everything
Our Dads Were Right About EverythingGet your supplements + FREE 5-pack of Protein Sticks: https://www.1stphorm.com/SlightlyAboveAverage @1stphorm #1stPhormpart...
Ranking The Best (And Worst) Truck Brands
In this episode of Slightly Above Average, we settle the ultimate movie franchise bracket, rank every major truck brand into a definitive tier list, and grade this year’s most overhyped Super Bowl commercials. From Marvel vs. Star Wars to why y...
Kids Today Could NOT Have Survived Our Childhood
From surviving a "free-range" childhood on sugary cereal to surviving the HBO hype machine, we’re breaking down why 90s kids were built different. We’re also diving into The Pitt and the new Game of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingd...
Alex Honnold Climbs Taipei 101 With NO ROPE
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 Su...
Sheetz vs. Buc-ee's: Which Is Better?
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?&nbs...
Signs You Were a "Rich Kid" in the 90s & 2000s
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 ...
This New Jersey Gym is Trying to Kill You
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 ...
John Cena is Who the Rock Wants to Be
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 I...
Stranger Things, Blockbuster, & The Diddy Documentary
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 o...
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 o...