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This episode of Below Your Average IQ Podcast is packed with pain, pups, and pure chaos. King Naj and MandaLea dive into a wild mix of rib pain, electrocuted knees, and the stress of dealing with sick dogs while trying not to lose it over a full-blown doggy treat overload. As if that wasn’t enough, the episode also gets into tense work confrontations and the kind of awkward drama that can turn a regular day into a complete disaster...

This episode of Below Your Average IQ Podcast is packed with everyday chaos, confused moments, and bargain-bin excitement. MandaLea finds herself in the middle of some serious door confusion, proving that even the simplest entryway can become a full-blown mystery. Then things heat up when we talk about how MandaLea absolutely cannot handle spice, turning a little flavor into a full-on emergency situation. To top it all off, we dive...

In this episode of Below Your Average IQ Podcast, we’re talking painting gnomes, MandaLea’s great weekend, and some fresh podcast updates you won’t want to miss. From turning tiny lawn legends into masterpieces to recapping good vibes and good times, this episode brings the usual mix of chaos, laughs, and random side quests. We also share what’s new with the podcast, what’s coming up next, and a few behind-the-scenes thoughts along...

Welcome back to Below Your Average IQ Podcast — where the takes are wild, the vibes are real, and somehow we end up having meaningful conversations in the middle of absolute chaos.

This episode swings from serious to ridiculous in the best way possible. We kick things off talking about why mental health actually matters—checking in with yourself, knowing when you’re not okay, and how “pushing through” isn’t always the flex peopl...

K1NG NAJ is fighting for his life out here—one clogged nostril at a time. 😤 In this episode of Below Your Average IQ Podcast, Naj shows up with bad sinuses, questionable breathing techniques, and the kind of determination that only comes from being sick and still trying to act tough.

We also get into the chaos that is Valentine’s Day—the expectations, the pressure, the last-minute plans, and the whole “what are we doing this ye...

Sniffles and Script Less is exactly what it sounds like: zero notes, maximum chaos—plus a few coughs for authenticity. 😷🎙️

This episode kicks off with the age-old argument that ruins friendships: is a hot dog a sandwich? We break down the bread-to-meat ratio, the “taco vs. sub” comparisons, and why nobody can agree on anything anymore. Then we take a hard left into culinary madness with the question nobody asked but everybody ...

This week on Below Your Average IQ Podcast, we kick things off with a serious taste test question: Kool-Aid No Sugar—refreshing comeback or flavored disappointment? From there, we slide straight into the chaos of fashion fads we all pretended were normal at the time, and how trends move faster than common sense (one minute it’s everywhere, the next minute it’s “we don’t do that anymore”).

Then we hit the main event: crazy weddin...

Virginia got swallowed by the 2026 Virginia Blizzard, and you already know we turned that chaos into content. We’re talking snowed-in survival mode, the weird stuff you do when the world goes full whiteout, and the classic “are we really going outside or nah?” debate.

Meanwhile, MandaLea is in her element—because apparently doing taxes is a hobby now. Yes… she loves it. She’s breaking down the oddly satisfying side of getting or...

If being two minutes behind turns you into a full-blown stress monster, this episode is for you. We’re talking that real hate being late energy—rushing, spiraling, and somehow still ending up stuck behind the slowest car on Earth. Then we get into the pain of a no snow day when the forecast had everyone mentally clocked out… just for life to say “get up and go anyway.”

MandaLea slides in with her GoodReads finds (aka BookTok ban...

We’re up early and running on breakfast—and vibes. In this episode of Below Your Average IQ Podcast, we kick things off with some early morning breakfast talk (the kind that hits different when the sun’s barely up). Then King Naj breaks down the big move: he lifted his truck—what made him do it, how it’s feeling, and the “now I can’t park anywhere” energy that comes with it.

And because we like balance around here, MandaLea clos...

Bad Knees & Big Backs meets Teacher Appreciation treat bags and ends with a Kindle Unlimited year-end reckoning — and yeah… it gets personal.

In this episode of Below Your Average IQ Podcast, we’re talking about the struggle era: knees that pop like bubble wrap, backs that start beefing with you for no reason, and the daily reminder that adulthood has hidden DLC nobody asked for. Then we switch gears into Teacher Appreciatio...

MandaLea has a talent nobody asked for: getting sick exactly when her vacation days hit. In this episode of Below Your Average IQ Podcast, we unpack the ultimate “days-off downfall” — why the body waits until PTO to crash out, how unfair it feels, and what it says about work stress and burnout.

Then we switch gears and take a trip through MandaLea’s “worked-everywhere” era: the different jobs she’s held over the years, what each...

It’s the last episode before Christmas, and of course the universe tried to turn it into a Sick Christmas. We’re pushing through the sniffles with laughs, hot takes (but not politics), and the kind of randomness that only hits when the holidays are right around the corner.

We somehow end up talking about Christmas in July energy in the middle of December, why we’re keeping it strictly good vibes only, and what’s been taking over...

It’s officially end-of-year mode, and we’re closing it out the only way we know how: laughing at everything. In this episode of Below Your Average IQ Podcast, we talk about the weird pressure of “end of the year” energy, the tradition of taking Santa pictures (whether you’re excited, awkward, or one blink away from fleeing the mall), and why seasonal desk trinkets somehow multiply the second December hits.

Then we get into the r...

King Naj and MandaLea kick things off with the heart-melting madness of holiday dog adoptions—the good, the bad, and the “did we really just adopt a 90-pound lap dog?” Then it’s all about snow days: slippery driveways, kids (and adults) acting feral, and why every snowstorm turns the neighborhood into a demolition derby.

Speaking of chaos, we slide into Driver’s Ed stories—near-miss disasters, backseat instructors, and why teach...

This week on Below Your Average IQ Podcast, we’re serving up a full plate of Thanksgiving chaos. 🍽️🦃 From arguing over who makes the best sweet potatoes (marshmallows or nah?!) to swapping stories about burnt turkey, last-minute grocery runs, and “Pinterest perfect” holiday crafts that turned into glitter-covered disasters—nothing is safe at this table.

Pull up a chair, grab a plate, and get ready to feel better about your own...

What’s your weirdest mutant super power? In this episode of Below Your Average IQ, King Naj and MandaLea dive into the strangest “powers” real people claim they have—like hyper-hearing nonsense and predicting drama before it drops. Then they argue the real civil war of our generation: does cilantro taste fresh… or like straight dish soap?

The chaos doesn’t stop there. They rant about the pain of falling in love with unfinished b...

In this episode of Below Your Average IQ, King Naj and MandaLea somehow manage to connect turkey art, a brand-new dual PC streaming setup, and classic 90s movies… and yes, it weirdly all makes sense. 🎨🦃🎮🎬

Naj breaks down his upgraded dual PC stream setup—what changed, why he did it, and how it (almost) didn’t catch fire on day one. If you’ve ever thought about upgrading your streaming rig or wondered what all the dual PC hyp...

In this episode of The Below Your Average IQ Podcast, King Naj is officially entering sweat mode — he’s upgrading to a dual PC setup for streaming and taking you behind the scenes of the chaos. From capture cards and cables everywhere to why this upgrade matters for Twitch, Naj breaks down what he’s changing, what he’s learning, and how it’ll make the stream (and the community) way better.

Then the crew switches gears into real-...