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Slightly Above Average Podcast
Hosted by John Malecki, Sam Poola, and Joe Meinert · ENGLISH
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
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We Ranked Every Shark Tank Tool
2d ago01:00:29Tap to summarizeOver 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-TruckGiveawayNo 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/SlightlyAbove2026Got 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-podWANT 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/SlightlyAbove2026Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jlIHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/followFollow 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=qrSend us Fan MailSupport the show
Transcribe →Reacting to Viral Redneck Fixes
1w ago00:52:37Tap to summarizeThere’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/SlightlyAbove2026Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jlIHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/followFollow 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=qrSend us Fan MailSupport the show
Transcribe →We Played Guess the Tool and Got Humbled
2w ago01:14:30Tap to summarizeThis 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-podGet 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/SlightlyAbove2026Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jlIHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/followFollow 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=qrSend us Fan MailSupport the show
Transcribe →Ranking Every Drill We've Ever Tested
3w ago01:02:00Tap to summarizeOver 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-podGet 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/SlightlyAbove2026Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jlIHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/followFollow 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 #toolsSend us Fan MailSupport the show
Transcribe →10 Tools You Should Never Buy Cheap
Jul 1700:58:18Tap to summarizeThis 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-podGet 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/SlightlyAbove2026Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jlIHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/followFollow 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 #podcastSend us Fan MailSupport the show
Transcribe →Reacting to the Worst Construction Fails Ever
Jul 1001:10:42Tap to summarizeThis 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-podGet 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/SlightlyAbove2026Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jlIHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/followFollow 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 #failsSend us Fan MailSupport the show
Transcribe →We Ranked Every Tool Brand Fanbase
Jul 301:27:31Tap to summarizeEvery 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-podGet 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/SlightlyAbove2026Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jlIHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/followFollow 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 #ryobiSend us Fan MailSupport the show
Transcribe →We Tested TOP YouTuber Products
Jun 2601:20:07Tap to summarizeEvery 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-podGet 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/SlightlyAbove2026Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jlIHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/followFollow 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 #mrbeastSend us Fan MailSupport the show
Transcribe →We Ranked Every Major Pizza Chain
Jun 1901:01:10Tap to summarizeWe’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-podGet 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/SlightlyAbove2026Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jlIHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/followFollow 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 #pizzahutSend us Fan MailSupport the show
Transcribe →We Ranked Every Tool Storage System
Jun 1201:13:19Tap to summarizeIn 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-podGet 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/SlightlyAbove2026Check us out on other platforms! Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slightly-above-average-podcast/id1864031208Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0l0zAdKvxjxpIVqKh133jlIHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-slightly-above-average-pod-314733665/Other Podcast Platforms- https://slightlyaboveaveragepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2567820/followFollow 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 #tierlistSend us Fan MailSupport the show
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