Official Average Boy Podcast #122

Official Average Boy Podcast #122

Author: Focus on the Family April 10, 2026 Duration: 20:50

In 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 to share his latest adventure, though he gets a little distracted by his “research”—if you count eating a whole bag of Easter candy as research. Bob and Jesse also answer an important question from a listener who lives in a beautiful place and has a great name.

 

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Ever wondered what happens when a magazine editor and a stand-up comedian decide to chat about life, faith, and the perfectly average day? That’s the heart of The Official Average Boy Podcast, a production from Focus on the Family. Jesse Florea, from the team behind Clubhouse magazine, teams up with comedian Bob Smiley for conversations that feel like hanging out with friends who just get it. They dive into real topics kids and their families face-like figuring out forgiveness, the meaning of respect, or how to set a goal without getting overwhelmed. It’s not a lecture; it’s a mix of genuine laughs and thoughtful moments that explore how concepts like prayer, self-control, and finding your value connect to everyday adventures. Designed with 8 to 12-year-olds in mind, this podcast turns car rides or after-school downtime into a chance for the whole family to share some entertainment that’s both lighthearted and meaningful. You’ll hear stories, a good dose of humor, and honest talk about living out your faith, all wrapped up in episodes that prove ordinary life is pretty extraordinary. Tune in for a blend of comedy and character that makes this family-friendly podcast a unique listen.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Official Average Boy Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Official Average Boy Podcast #91 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:35
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 tha…
Official Average Boy Podcast #90 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:03
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 share…
Official Average Boy Podcast #89 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:59
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 come…
Official Average Boy Podcast #88 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:25
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, a…
Official Average Boy Podcast #87 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:51
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 f…
Official Average Boy Podcast #86 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:25
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…
Official Average Boy Podcast #85 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:43
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 st…
Official Average Boy Podcast #84 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:28
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 Houdi…
Official Average Boy Podcast #83 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:24
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 m…
Official Average Boy Podcast #82 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:29
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 o…