The Official Average Boy Podcast
by Focus on the Family
Official Average Boy Podcast #136
About this podcast
Kids 8 to 12 years old can laugh together and learn about God with this Christian podcast for families. Hosted by Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine editor Jesse Florea and Christian comedian Bob Smiley, each episode is packed with faith-building fun and family entertainment. This family podcast is about forgiveness, God’s love, prayer, respect, self-control, setting goals, volunteering, and finding your worth in Christ. And to make family time super fun, download the Devotions for Super Average Families. Plus lots of other fun resources just for kids.
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- Official Average Boy Podcast #136 · 26 min · Episode 136Join Average Boy and Jesse for a Wild West showdown to get a delicious dessert. 😂🤠 You’ll also enjoy an extra helping of cake puns, cowboy accents and Jesse Jokes. In the end, AB…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #135 · 21 min · Episode 135Why does Average Boy have a fishing lure stuck in his jacket, a missing shoelace and a mysterious blue streak in his hair? Well, it nothing to do with his church’s fall festival…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #134 · 21 min · Episode 134Fall is here, and Average Boy is looking for a new sport to try. Jesse and AB begin by looking back at some of AB’s unforgettable athletic adventures, including the time he…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #133 · 20 min · Episode 133What do you do when a giant red wasp invades your house and traps your mom in the pantry? If you're Average Boy, you gear up for battle! In this hilarious episode, AB shares the…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #132 · 22 min · Episode 132What happens when Average Boy spends more time talking than listening? You get an award-winning podcast! Just kidding. In this episode, AB shares the surprising lesson he learned…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #131 · 20 min · Episode 130When Average Boy comes home after dominating a basketball game, he gets a shock. His bedroom has been painted bright pink! What his parents hoped would be a red-iculously cool…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #130 · 25 minEpisode 130 is all about helping. Average Boy receives some help from Clubhouse magazine readers who help him recall a few wild tales that Bob doesn’t even remember living! From…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #129 · 21 min · Episode 129Nothing exciting is happening in Average Boy’s life . . . except for a failed attempt to start a bring-your-own-boat water ski school. As Bob bemoans being bored, he remembers…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #128 · 22 minWhat do sweaty metal shelves, a school bus barn and a slightly mistimed surprise party have in common? They’re all part of Episode 128 as Average Boy (aka Bob Smiley) and Jesse…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #127 · 26 minSummer is here—and so is the danger of having way too much free time! In Episode 127 of the Official Average Boy Podcast, Bob and Jesse bring the laughs while tackling the…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #126 · 22 minWhen Average Boy visits his friend Richie’s very large house, he makes a surprising observation—the Olympics could be hosted here. But before he contacts the Olympic people, Bob…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #125 · 22 minAverage Boy’s morning takes a nearly disastrous turn when his alarm doesn’t go off. His late start and sprint to catch the school bus leads to big laughs, close calls with cars…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #124 · 24 minBuckle up your tool belts, grab your shovels and hop on your "Rooster Scooters," because things are getting agricultural! In this episode, Jesse teaches Bob the definition of the…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #123 · 22 minIn this milestone episode—which Bob is convinced is mathematically special—Jesse and Average Boy dive into the world of healthy eating. Bob’s mom has officially launched a…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #122 · 21 minIn this episode of the Official Average Boy Podcast, Jesse and Bob (aka Average Boy) explore the mystery of the Golden Egg and what it really means to serve others. Bob is eager…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #121 · 22 minGet ready for a "perfectly plausible" and "profoundly playful" episode as Jesse and Average Boy (aka Bob Smiley) dive into the importance of doing nice things for others. While…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #120 · 26 minFore! Or is it "Sixteen"? Either way, watch out for flying golf balls. In this episode, Bob (aka Average Boy) takes us to his youth group golf tournament. While Jesse keeps…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #119 · 23 minG’day, mates! Grab your blooming onions and watch out for "bucking" hams, because Bob is bringing his best Australian accent to the studio today. In this episode, Bob and Jesse…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #118 · 23 minDonny dares Bob to eat a worm. What a nightmare! Or is it? Average Boy has to figure out how to save the day and encourage a new girl in town named Maeve. While Bob begins this…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #117 · 20 minTwo exciting things happen for Bob (aka Average Boy) in this episode: it snows in Texas, and he finds a bag of leftover Christmas candy! Those two events combine for a cold and…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #116 · 24 minAverage Boy learns two important lessons at the beginning of this week’s adventure. First, mountains are dangerous. And, B, it’s also dangerous not to do follow through on…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #115 · 21 minIt’s a wild Christmas at Average Boy's house. The excitement includes: five snoring cousins, four aunts and uncles, three dog biscuits, two Jesse jokes and a cold-nosing by the…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #114 · 25 minWhat 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #113 · 24 minBob "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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #112 · 22 minJoin 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #111 · 23 minBob 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #110 · 20 minOn 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #109 · 19 minBob 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #108 · 23 minHold 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #107 · 19 minIn 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #106 · 20 minAverage 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #105 · 24 minJoin 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!…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #104 · 21 minBob 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #103 · 20 minBob 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #102 · 27 minBob 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #101 · 23 minAverage 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #100 · 24 minIt’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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #99 · 23 minAverage 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #98 · 20 minAt 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #97 · 22 minAverage 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #96 · 21 minAB 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #95 · 23 minWhen 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #94 · 20 minGetting 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #93 · 22 minAverage 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #92 · 20 minAverage 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #91 · 21 minAverage 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #90 · 22 minIt’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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #89 · 21 minKnock, 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #88 · 19 minThe 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…
- Official Average Boy Podcast #87 · 21 minLet’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…







