The Above Average Podcast

About The Above Average Podcast

The Above Average Podcast comes to you from Newcastle, England and is hosted by motivational speaker and YouTuber Adam James Proud. From real life Doctors to BBC TV stars, from stand-up comedians to world renowned fitness gurus! We're not about the 'gotcha' moments here. We're about incredible real world stories, shocking experiences, and practical advice you can apply to your own life all without shying away from the uncomfortable or controversial. Find Adam on instagram @adamjamesproud and on YouTube at 'Above Average Motivation' Intro music by Jake Day

Publisher

Adam Proud

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

21 Nov 2022

Latest episode

22 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

80 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Sept 2026

   After The Mic #15 - Abigail Arcane

   Adam and producer Carla sit down and deep dive into Abigails episode and expand on their favourite topics from the episode!

2. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Abigail Arcane - Cosplay Culture, Burlesque Body Confidence, & Learning to Love Being Seen

   Abigail (@abigail_arcane_) is a cosplayer and burlesque performer who's story from painfully shy to skilful performer is one of passion, growing confidence and finding people who love you for you. In this episode we also go full nerd, discussing modern nerd culture, why comic con's have exploded in recent years and how taking off most of your clothes for audiences can really boost your body confidence!

3. 

   10 Jul 2026

   After The Mic #14 - Timmy

   Adam and producer Carla dive into Timmy's episode sharing their thoughts on the subject matter and opening up about what they thought stood out on the episode

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

25,811

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

67 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

75

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

71

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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