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One for the hobbyist, the weekend warrior, the everyday mat crawler who is striving for Jiujitsu competence over Jiujitsu excellence. Join Chris and Jay as they cultivate the flowers of a blossoming... more
FAQs about Better Than Average:How many episodes does Better Than Average have?The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.
May 10, 2024EP. 66 Order 66Chris and Jay deliver another express podcast but have no fear, episode 66 still has a lot crammed. Chris shares a confession regarding the Star Wars franchise, Jay gives in to the EV revolution and we briefly look forward one of grapplings exciting match ups. This one is very raw, it gets wild even, but that’s no surprise. We’ve come to expect a little carnage, so let’s get it done. Execute Order 66, its going to be Better Than Average....more51minPlay
May 03, 2024EP. 65 Roll With HonourChris delivers a serious callout this week, Jay starts a war with the tax man and Casa De Swanston gets an unexpected visitor. It wouldn’t happen on a professional, carefully edited podcast but guess what, that’s not why you joined. Look deep into your soul, you know it’s true, you enjoy the carnage. You love the violent segways between MMA, Jiujitsu and popular culture. Don’t fight against it, let it happen. 65 has all the trappings of a classic Chris and Jay adventure. The outcome may not be everything you hoped but it is sure to be Better Than Average....more1hPlay
April 26, 2024EP. 64 Bad KarmaStandby, this is a special one. In Episode 64 we discuss Jays latest Jiujitsu competition, we look forward to the big one championship match up between Mikey and Kade and we reflect on how we would survive in the Fallout Universe. It’s an exciting one with plenty of laughs and one slightly disturbing confession from Uncle Jay. Trust me, episode 64 is definitely Better Than Average....more51minPlay
April 19, 2024EP. 63 Mad MaxLadies and Gentlemen, this is Episode 63. It’s an action packed event this week. Chris and Jay review UFC 300 with a special focus on Mad Max Holloway. As well as an update on MMAs biggest show there is all the normal shenanigans this week. We discuss Gi vs No Gi Jiujitsu, Chris tries in vain to sidestep a political debate and Jay loses a sock. It has all the makings of one of our greatest shows, will live up to the hype? Probably not, but it’s certainly Better Than Average....more47minPlay
April 12, 2024EP. 62 Blessed ExpressNow we’ve cleared out the archive, it’s time for another classic episode. After a long week episode 62 has just what we needed to get back in the flow. There are plenty of laughs as well as some serious chat on serious topics. As well as all the normal life chat, this week Chris and Jay discuss MMAs bad boy Jon Jones, BJJs recent debate on excessive force in self defence and UFC 300. Not what you hoped for? Well it is what it is. Give it a go, you know it’s going to be Better Than Average....more1h 9minPlay
April 05, 2024EP. 61 The Lost ArchiveEpisode 61, Raiders of the Lost Archive. 61 episodes after it’s creation we have unearthed the infamous General Chat podcast. This is the episode that was never to see the light of day, the one Chris thought had some ‘controversial moments’. Well, it’s been a year since we recorded it and like a fine wine it’s aged with grace and now it’s ready for consumption. This episode touches on pretty much everything that makes Better Than Average special. We discuss Jon Jones, cock fighting, Freddie Mercury, steroids in BJJ and our own experiences as white belts. Listening to episode 61 is like exploring a forgotten tomb. There are skeletons and there are relics of times past, most of it is utter garbage but some of it is pure gold. Sit back and take a listen, we promise the whole thing is Better Than Average....more1h 14minPlay
March 29, 2024EP. 60 Hit The RoadIt’s official, BTA pod is sixty. Naturally we are starting to sounds like a couple sixty year olds now. Chris moans about his aching legs, Jay gets vocal about self defence Jiujitsu and we get all nostalgic looking back at some of the iconic movies making a comeback. So much to talk about and so little time this week. There’s BJJ, MMA and a decent section on our thoughts on Connor McGregors recent acting debut. It’s all crammed in there, episode 60 in three nice little chunks totalling a little under 60 minutes, perfection. I can’t promise it’s better than the original but it is Better Than Average....more58minPlay
March 22, 2024EP. 59 Stay ClassyIt’s Episode 59 and let’s be honest, it’s kind of a big deal. Chris and Jay catch up on all the latest MMA and Jiujitsu chat. We relive some of the 90s best advertising, Jay gives us an insight into his antics during his army drills and Chris updates us on a particular lot memorable week of training. It’s live, it’s unscripted and it’s always Better Than Average....more1h 5minPlay
March 15, 2024EP. 58 I Am KenoughIt’s episode 58 and we join the boys early on school day. There little time to waste so let’s get after it! We talk Paul vs Tyson, Ngannou vs Joshua and Saint Denis vs Poirier. But don’t worry if all that masculinity is too much for you. There is plenty more of the classic Chris and Jay nonsense. Chris tells us of his near miss during the weeks No gi class, Jay gives us an update on Corporate Fight Club and we take a look at one of the years best pictures. It’s not too much it just Kenough, and guess what? It’s always Better Than Average....more1h 2minPlay
March 08, 2024EP. 57 Quest For UnityChris and Jay are back in The Quest for Unity. It’s Episode 57 and here’s 5 - 7 reasons why you should be tuning in this week. We take a look at another Craig Jones moment that went viral. We discuss Jay’s new ‘Corporate Fight Club’. We look forward to UFC’s next big event. We explore how to make Jiujitsu appeal to new students. Jay loses himself in mob mentality, Chris goes full Dad mode and we learn how quickly a simple grappling game can become something little more sinister. Don’t worry, it’s all fun and games and it’s always Better Than Average....more52minPlay
FAQs about Better Than Average:How many episodes does Better Than Average have?The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.