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 year?” debate. Whether you’re boo’d up, single, or pretending you forgot the date, we’ve got something for you.

And somehow… while congested and emotionally processing February 14th, K1NG NAJ is also on a mission: walking 5 miles a day. Is it self-care? A challenge? A villain arc? Either way, we talk motivation, discipline, and what your body starts doing when you decide to randomly turn into a fitness influencer overnight.

Expect laughs, real talk, and the usual “how did we even get on this topic?” energy. Tap in and let us know—are you surviving Valentine’s Day, and what’s your daily goal right now?

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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 now needs answered: is coffee… chili? (Beans. Liquid. Heat. The logic is dangerously loud.)

And because the universe stays on brand, MandaLea is sick again, so we’re powering through sniffles, side-eyes, and that “I’m fine” energy that is clearly a lie.

If you like unfiltered debates, ridiculous food takes, and real-life mess with big laughs—press play and come get these sniffles and script-less vibes.

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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 wedding venues. We’re talking “you got married WHERE?” locations—from castle dreams to places that feel like a dare. We break down what makes a venue iconic, what makes it questionable, and what makes it a full-on group chat story for the rest of your life.

If you’ve ever tried a trend you regret, wore something you can’t defend, or attended a wedding that felt like an episode of reality TV… you’re in the right place.

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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 organized, chasing that refund energy, and why some people genuinely enjoy the spreadsheets and receipts life.

And to round out the snow-day madness, we’ve got one mission: complete the puzzle. The tension is real, the table space is limited, and the final piece becomes the main character.

Hit play for blizzard stories, tax talk nobody asked for, and the victory (or heartbreak) of finishing the puzzle while Virginia freezes over.

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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 bangers) and drops recommendations for your next read—whether you’re trying to heal, escape, or just need something juicy to binge. And then we start a debate that might get us kicked out of Gotham: Batman is not the hero. We break down why the “caped crusader” might be more problem than solution, and who the real heroes might actually be.

To wrap it up, we dive into the wildest love story of the week: a full-on Taco Bell wedding. Yes—vows, rings, and a Crunchwrap celebration. Romantic? Chaotic? Legendary? We argue it like it’s breaking news.

Hit play for laughs, hot takes, and the kind of chaos that feels like your group chat came to life.

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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 closes us out with book recommendations—the titles she’s loving, the kinds of stories she’s chasing right now, and what you should add to your next read list. Breakfast, lifted trucks, and book recs… it’s a classic BYAIQ combo.

Listen now and tell us: are you a “breakfast early” person, a “lift the truck” person, or a “don’t talk to me until I finish Chapter 3” person?

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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 Appreciation madness—how far is too far for a treat bag, what actually belongs in one, and why the pressure to “out-cute” everybody feels like a competitive sport.

To close it out, we crack open the Kindle Unlimited end-of-year review and reflect on what we read, what we said we’d read, and the chaotic graveyard of unfinished books we’ll pretend we’re going back to. Laughs, real talk, and a little bit of “why are we like this?”

🎧 Tap in now and let us know: Are you team bad knees, team big back, or team both? And what’s the best (or worst) Teacher Appreciation gift you’ve seen?

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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 one taught her, the weirdest moments, and the unspoken rules you only learn after clocking in at a few places. Expect laughs, a little workplace therapy, and plenty of “no way that happened” stories.

Tap in for: vacation-day sickness chaos, job history highlights, work-life reality checks, and the kind of humor that makes your manager nervous.

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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 the week: GTA RP shenanigans, water therapy and recovery mode, and the ongoing grind of streaming World of Warcraft. If you need a break from the holiday chaos and just want to laugh, this one’s for you.

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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 real controversy: who actually likes raisins? Are they a snack… or just grapes with commitment issues? From holiday nostalgia to random desk decorations to the most divisive dried fruit in history, this episode is pure cozy chaos—with big laughs, hot takes, and that classic BYAIQ “what are we even talking about?” vibe.

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