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Average Until You Ask 10 episodes Feb 28, 2026

Average Until You Ask is an interview podcast that features conversations with everyday people who have remarkable stories to share. Each episode centers on a personal narrative that might otherwise go unheard, drawn out through simple, direct questioning. The show's premise is that everyone has something extraordinary to offer if someone takes the time to ask. Episodes are conversational and unpolished, focused on the guest's experience rather than production polish.

Episodes

Dustin Callahan- A Heavy Hike: From the Projects to Kill Tony Feb 28, 2026 01:03:09 Comedian Dustin Callahan stops by Average Until You Ask and proves “average” is never the full story. From growing up in the Joe Johnson Projects to the Marine Corps, FBI interviews, a civil engineering degree, and finally a leap into stand-up—Dustin’s path is wild, honest, and hilarious. We talk bombing vs. winning, writing jokes on a giant board, the Kill Tony bucket-pull pressure, and why he “h

Dr. Dubs Feb 9, 2026 02:00:48 What does it really take to become an orthopedic surgeon? In this episode, we walk through the journey from deciding to go all in on orthopedics to finally landing the job. We share stories from the highs and lows of training, including the chaos of Match Day, the relentless hours spent in the hospital, and the experiences that shape surgeons long before they ever operate independently. Honest, in

The Erny Brothers- We Turned Out Fine (Mostly) Jan 25, 2026 01:36:25 In this episode of Average Until You Ask, Shaun returns—and this time, he brings his brother Chris. What follows is a no-holds-barred trip through their shared childhood, packed with legendary “Big Man” lessons, brown liquor trauma, runaway road trips, and a father whose discipline involved jogging around the block in the dead of winter.From Southern Comfort disasters, hitchhikers, private planes,

Average Until We Look Back- Our First Reflection Jan 10, 2026 57:51 This episode flips the script. Instead of a guest, the hosts of Average Until You Ask look back on the moments, stories, and surprises that made the show what it is so far. From laugh-out-loud highlights and unforgettable guests to personal shout-outs and goals looking ahead, it’s an unscripted, honest reflection on why no one’s ever truly average.

Bo Cowan- Shout Outs, Adam Ray, Strip Club Tomahawks, and Autism Dec 13, 2025 01:44:35 Shout Out Energy runs high in this episode of Average Until You Ask.What started as a normal night at a comedy show turned into an unexpected moment when Bo Cowan — a stand-up comic, storyteller, and professional shout-out machine — got pulled from the crowd and invited on stage by headliner Adam Ray.From bombing open mics and late-night sets to masking, grinding, and finding your voice, Bo walks

Benjie- Bill Clinton, Coach O, and an 18-Year-Old With a Mic Nov 24, 2025 51:57 Tonight the guys share a pour of “Sapsquatch” with Benjie, a certified bourbon steward who once called small-town basketball games on local radio. They dive into old-school radio chaos, preacher showdowns on Sunday mornings, and wrap with a simple question: what would shock your younger self about who you became?

Shaun-From Fried Chicken to Firefights- and one Very Important Receipt Nov 10, 2025 01:09:34 Last time Shaun left us in a Nigerian bar — this time, he’s dodging bullets and somehow proving his innocence with a receipt. Yeah, you read that right. From cold (ish) beer to tribal warfare, this episode’s got more chaos than a bad group chat.

Shaun- Pink Vodka and Green Mambas Oct 27, 2025 54:48 This week, we’re talking to a guy who thought he was signing up for a simple job. One call, one crazy opportunity, and somehow we end up talking about boats, borders, and a Russian guy in a Speedo. It’s that kind of story. Welcome to another episode where “average” doesn’t even come close.