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 kick! Nope, Jesse doesn’t tell that joke. But surprisingly, he does share a quality quip or two. The guys also give a listener some advice on moving to a new place. Can Bob plus up his soccer game and score a goal? You’ll have to listen to find out! Click here to see the new Average...
Jun 27, 2025•20 min
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 lead to sweet success, or will unexpected obstacles leave him feeling sour? Beyond this sticky situation, Bob and Jesse get inspired by Isaiah 43:18-19 as they discuss the importance of learning from new experiences and looking forward to what God has planned. Finally, Bob gets to h...
Jun 19, 2025•27 min
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 dive into the importance of having good friends and mentors to help navigate moments in life where everything doesn’t fit together. They end by answering a listener question about feeling left out. Click here to see the new Average Boy book title and cover! Click here to visit the Av...
May 30, 2025•23 min
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 voicemails and answering a question about God’s giftings. Click here to see the new Average Boy book title and cover! Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more! We'd love to hear from you! Visi...
Apr 25, 2025•24 min
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 what is it? Join Jesse and Bob to find out in this hilarious adventure. Plus, you won’t be-leaf the amazing tree jokes and the answer to a question from a listener in Scotland! Click here to see the new Average Boy book title and cover! Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to ...
Mar 28, 2025•23 min
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 Backpack, Phone and Pencil Thief. Sadly, he has difficulty finding a kid in a ski mask, but AB does eventually find his stuff . . . with help from his friends, teachers and principal. He also learns a lesson about responsibility. Jesse and Bob then answer a couple of voicemail messages, i...
Feb 28, 2025•20 min
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 handle a broken window or getting chased by an angry rooster! As the new year begins, AB is faced with another dilemma: How to make the most of each day God gives us? But instead of making his list, AB gets distracted . . . first by the video game River Shiver and then by helping Mr...
Jan 31, 2025•22 min
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 setting it up under the tree and testing its power, AB’s antics will make everyone a fan of this episode. This show also answers the question: Why does the living room smell like pine and look like it’s covered in snow. Finally, Bob and Jesse reply to a message from a listener about usi...
Dec 27, 2024•21 min
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 prayer keeps everyone from enjoying their hot food. Thankfully, Grandma comes to the rescue in an interesting way. AB and Jesse end by helping a listener who has a question about bottling up anger. Click here to see the new Average Boy book title and cover! Click here to visit the...
Nov 29, 2024•23 min
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 this makes AB crabby, but then he makes a goal in a way you might expect—proving that everyone has different talents. Bob and Jesse also play a joke and questions from listeners, which leads Jesse to sharing a recent journey he took in the footsteps of the apostle Paul. Click here to...
Oct 25, 2024•20 min
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 he met his neighbor, Mr. Polvado, who has become a mentor in his life. Mr. Polvado also played a big part in the new book, so Bob really wants to know what he thinks of it. Bob and Jesse end by answering a listener question about their favorite disciple and book of the Bible. Cli...
Sep 27, 2024•22 min
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 Texas-sized mosquitos before actually seeing a goshawk! It’s a crazy adventure that ends with questions from listeners on how to get more into the Bible every day and whether a friend can be trusted with a secret. Click here to see the new Average Boy book title and cover! Click here t...
Aug 30, 2024•20 min
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 than swimmer, can AB take the team to victory? Or will Donny rundown and run over the competition? Bob and Jesse also hear from a listener who wants to know if they’ve ever read the whole Bible. Click here to see the new Average Boy book title and cover! Click here to visit the Aver...
Jul 26, 2024•21 min
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 some listener jokes that make everyone laugh. Bob and Jesse also help a listener learn how to deal with rumors. Finally, Bob unveils the title of the new Average Boy book and the official book cover! Click here to see the new Average Boy book title and cover! Click here to visi...
Jun 28, 2024•22 min
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Banana. Banana who? Average Boy tells Jesse about his grandma’s amazing banana bread, which causes Jesse to share some banana-themed jokes. Bob also talks about the power of prayer when it comes to studying for history tests. Of course, God gives us what we need, according to His will—not everything we ask for or want. Bob and Jesse end by helping a listener who wants to be more like Jesus, especially in how she treats her brothers. Click here to visit the Average Boy ...
May 31, 2024•21 min
The first of April often leads to April Fools’ Day shenanigans. Bob and Jesse prove they’re not chicken by telling some chicken jokes. Then AB does an amazing job of avoiding all his family’s and friends’ pranks. Well, almost. When a listener asks about becoming a Christian, Bob and Jesse have some great advice about the most important decision a person can make! Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more! We...
Apr 26, 2024•19 min
Let’s play ball! Baseball, that is. When AB’s youth group starts their baseball season, Bob is the first pick . . . or at least the first one to show up. His youth leader is so excited that he sends AB way out to right field. AB is a bit bored until something hits him—twice! That’s when Bob remembers even when he fails at something, he’s always loved by God no matter what! Jesse and Bob also answer a listener question about getting emotional on the sports field. Click here to visit the Average B...
Mar 29, 2024•21 min
Average Boy’s dad surprises the family with a trip to an escape room. Bob can’t wait because he always pays detail to attention! Thanks to Bob’s “skills” his family becomes escape room masters, but not in the way anyone would expect. Bob and Jesse also answer a listener question about how to resist temptation. Spoiler alert: It helps to know God’s Word! Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more! We'd love to...
Feb 23, 2024•21 min
Christmas break is over, and AB has emptied his mind of all knowledge. This turns out to be a big problem when his art teacher posts a riddle on the board. Bob immediately solves the riddle . . . incorrectly. As other students figure out the riddle and begin working on their projects, frustration sets in. What will AB do to find the answer? Also, Jesse unmasks the most famous animal artist in a classic Jesse joke. Check Out AB’s Cover Art for His New Book! Click here to visit the Average Boy Sto...
Jan 26, 2024•21 min
Bob gets a hamster from a friend at school. Just one problem: he “forgets” to ask his parents. Then there’s the second problem: the hamster turns out to be an escape artist. AB, and his mom, discover this hamster’s Houdini-ness when Mom does laundry and grabs clothes out of AB’s closet. Rats! Oh wait, that’s later in the podcast. Bob’s dad also teaches him a valuable lesson—if you can’t be trusted with little things, then you can’t be trusted with bigger ones. Click here to visit the Average Boy...
Dec 29, 2023•21 min
Average Boy waits until the last minute to finish his semester-long science project and gets into hot lava! That’s because he has to make a working volcano, complete with molten mass. Between his project looking like a melted pig, which appears delicious to his dog, or dissolving in lava, AB ends up scrambling to turn something in. Thanks to his quick wit, AB learns that God gives us different strengths and talents. Bob and Jesse also answer a question about their life verses from the Bible. Cli...
Nov 24, 2023•20 min
Average Boy thinks his dad is all wet for wanting to see how much he’s playing a water-based game on his phone. The truth is it’s AB who’s drowning with a cellphone addiction! After realizing how much time he’s wasting on his phone, AB decides to spend his time more wisely. And he starts by answering a question from a listener who’s having friendship trouble. Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more! We'd l...
Oct 27, 2023•19 min
Bob introduces himself as “the daring David of the day determined and driven to deliver deep dapper distinguished divine disciples devoted to discombobulating the Devil.” Jesse soon finds that means AB has faced off with a giant bully using a giant Bible on Bring Your Bible to School Day. The outcome is surprising! But not as surprising as how many times baseball is talked about in the Bible or how powerful the Word of God really is. Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to bo...
Sep 29, 2023•21 min
For their family vacation, Average Boy and his family go on a cruise! A little mishap with his passport delays them a bit, but as soon as Bob hits the deck, he’s in full gear. From visiting the pool to eating at the buffet to “recarpeting” their tiny room, AB has a blast! Bob and Jesse help a listener deal with drama at school. They also share thoughts on how God hears all our prayers. Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Maga...
Aug 25, 2023•20 min
When Average Boy plays hide-and-seek with his friend Billy, Bob ends up scaring his mom! To make up for it, he treats her extra nicely and serenades her in the grocery store. Mom forgives him and asks AB to pick out some apples for a delicious dessert . . . well, you can guess what happens. In the end, Bob learns you can pick your friends and pick an apple, so make sure to pick good ones. Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse M...
Jul 28, 2023•20 min
School is out. Summer has finally come! With his best friend, Billy, away on vacation and no Wi-Fi at his home (don't ask why...), Average Boy gets bored pretty quickly. When Bob admits that he’s bored, his dad suggests doing chores! Average Boy doesn’t just work around his house, he "helps" out neighbors by mowing their lawns. In the end, AB realizes a God-sized imagination beats Wi-Fi (and boredom) any day. Bob and Jesse also help a listener with her Christian walk. Click here to visit the Ave...
Jun 30, 2023•19 min
Average Boy’s dad takes him and Billy to the best place on earth—Henry Hippo’s Pizza and Prizes. They don’t really go for the pizza, but for the games and prizes! While playing Skee-ball, Bob climbs the ramp and drops several balls in the top hole, even though his dad told him not to cheat, and even though he knew better. When one of the balls gets stuck, along with Bob’s hand, nothing can save him from a hippo stampede and his dad’s disappointment. It doesn’t take long for this pizza podcast to...
May 26, 2023•20 min
Jesse makes balloon animals, and Average Boy competes in a fishing tournament. The only problem? AB doesn't have a boat, and he didn’t even register to compete. Fortunately, his neighbor, Mr. Polvado, is there to help . . . in more ways than one. You don’t want to miss this fishy adventure! Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. Pare...
Apr 28, 2023•19 min
Lights, camera, action! Average Boy is in a movie! Okay, it's really a promotional video for his church, but it's still exciting! Even though AB has some “creative differences” with his youth pastor, he learns the most important thing is to put God first. Bob and Jesse also give a listener advice about not getting so mad about things. Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more! We'd love to hear from you! Vis...
Mar 31, 2023•20 min
There is no perfect podcast, but this one comes close. Actually, it doesn’t because only Jesus is perfect. Bob discovers how imperfect he is, especially with keeping his promises. When he fails to pick up something he promised to do, it almost results in his grandma getting injured. Bob and Jesse also help out a listener in Texas with ways to get through hard times in life. Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and mu...
Feb 24, 2023•19 min
