John Malecki, Sam Poola, and Joe Meinert

Slightly Above Average Podcast

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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...

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John Malecki, Sam Poola, and Joe Meinert

Episodes

Signs You Were a "Rich Kid" in the 90s & 2000s 16.01.2026 1:37:06

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 peo...

This New Jersey Gym is Trying to Kill You 09.01.2026 1:18:23

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 no...

John Cena is Who the Rock Wants to Be 02.01.2026 1:14:12

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...

Stranger Things, Blockbuster, & The Diddy Documentary 26.12.2025 1:23:01

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.jo...

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