The Official Average Boy Podcast

What do glow-in-the-dark sunglasses, a stuck locker, and an illustrated snowfamily have in common? They're all part of Average Boy's story about the importance of finding trustworthy people in your life. Join Bob and...

Bob "Average Boy" Smiley (AKA the masher of Mom’s merriment) shares an unforgettable story about a Thanksgiving meal prepared by his dad, his brother and him. From exploding blenders and deep-fried turkeys, the lessons...

Join Bob and Jesse as they dive into the chaos that ensues after a game of indoor hide-and-seek with a "twist." Spoiler alert: It ends with a phrase you never want to hear: “Quick! Grab a bucket!” You won't believe how...

Bob shows off his 70/70 vision by preparing to surprise his mom on her real birthday. Will her party be a sweet gathering or filled with spicy pepper spray and tears—like her surprise party the previous April (which was...

On this week’s Official Average Boy Podcast, Bob finds himself in a sticky situation at the mall. Will he give in to pressure from the “Terrible Twosome” and steal some cotton candy, or will he stand firm in his faith...

Bob becomes a golden goose grabber! Or does he? Join Average Boy and Jesse in this podcast episode as Bob faces his fear... of geese! Hear all about the invasion of these flying finger-nippers and discover how a gaggle...

Hold onto your tiny surfboards! Average Boy is back with a hilarious (and humbling) experience on the "Flamingo FlowRider"— Henry Hippo's Amusement Park’s newest ride. After navigating long lines and an embarrassing...

In this fin-tastic episode, Average Boy dives headfirst into a new adventure... and a few bodies of water. Join Bob and Jesse for a memorable (and competitive!) swimming race with an older gentleman. Who will win? The...

Average Boy gets a haircut, and let's just say it's... unforgettable! Join Bob and Jesse for a laugh-out-loud episode that reminds everyone to never get a haircut at a tractor supply store. Oh, and also the importance...

Join Jesse and the "pleasantly, perplexed, person of positivity" himself, Average Boy, for a hilarious and surprisingly insightful journey into the power of a positive attitude! Bob recounts a classic "Average Boy"...

Bob fabricates a fantastic podcast by helping set up chairs at church. If that sounds boring, you’ve never listened to this show. So start now and see the world through fresh eyes! That’s what Bob is doing after...

Bob and Jesse are nonplused by their latest podcast which adds an extra show every month. Confused? Good, that’s the point of being nonplused. Speaking of points, Bob tries something new by playing soccer. And it’s a...

Bob Smiley (aka Average Boy) is bursting with excitement to share some big news! But first, Jesse, encourages Bob to recount his latest entrepreneurial endeavor: a lemonade stand! Will AB’s carefully chosen locations...

Average Boy tells a puzzling story of how he bought the “perfect” birthday gift for his neighbor Mr. Polvado. Get ready for fish tales, questionable cameras and a whole lot of duct tape reasoning! Bob and Jesse also...

It’s time for a super special 100th episode celebration! Trust us, this landmark podcast with surprise you with pizza puns, laughs and an unexpected hero. Bob and Jesse top off this show by sharing a bunch of listener...

Average Boy loves peace and quiet, especially when he’s loudly telling a story while tromping through the woods with his friends. Speaking of his friends, Sarah has something special to show AB, Billy and Everley. But...

At school, AB starts to work on an assignment only to find his pencil has disappeared. Then he discovers his backpack and phone are gone too! Bob quickly taps into his detective skills, looking for the BPPT—the...

Average Boy knows what a dilemma is and experiences a lot (two words) of them. Whether it’s delivering an 80-pound fruitcake to Mr. Polvado or helping his neighbor Mrs. Fox gather eggs, he’s able to figure out how to...

AB and his brother are big fans of their dad. And that leads them to finding the perfect Christmas gift for him—a giant fan! What could go wrong? Well, everything. From getting the fan home from hardware store to...

When Average Boy’s family gathers for a Thanksgiving Day bash, a “surprise” casserole leads to a big fight. And Bob realizes the importance of thinking before he speaks. Things start to go better until his uncle’s long...

Getting picked on in gym class is no fun, and so is getting picked last for a team. Average Boy experiences both of those things when the gym teacher has the students play a wild game called, “Crab Soccer.” At first...

Average Boy is super excited about the release of his new book, Average Boy’s Above Average Summer. Not only is it funny, but it has so many uses, such as breaking lawn ornaments and propping open windows. AB shares how...

Average Boy gets a birdie! No, he’s not golfing; he’s birdwatching with his grandfather. Of course, they are riding in a golf cart because that’s how you birdwatch in Texas. Speaking of Texas, they get attacked by...

Average Boy’s youth group holds a team triathlon, so AB, Billy and Sarah sign up to race. Billy takes the bike leg. Sarah dives in to swim, and Bob finishes up as the runner. When Sarah turns out to be more submarine...

It’s the last day of school, and Average Boy almost sleeps through the final bell. But it’s not his fault the clock in math class is busted... or is it? Bob points out the different ways girls laugh, and then he shares...