Better Than Average

Welcome to episode 68. This is the episode where we Chris and Jay really open up and talk Jiujitsu’s favourite topic, conspiracies… Disclaimer, Chris and Jay aren’t big conspiracy guys, well at least we weren’t at the beginning, but they pop the tin foil hats on and open there minds to some of the more interesting ideas floating around out there. Not really your thing? That’s ok, there’s a lot of...

Ladies and Gentleman, welcome to episode 67. This week Jay is on top form, we talk who’s number one, we talk handling and we talk Christmas movies… I know, that wasn’t what we discussed but when you record everything live and refuse to edit, shit happens, guess what ‘authenticity has a price’. Today that price was in the somewhat fragmented nature of the pod. We had a lot of fun recording this, ho...

Chris 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...

Chris 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, le...

Standby, 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.

Ladies 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,...

Now 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...

Episode 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...

It’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...

It’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.

It’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 Figh...

Chris 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 l...

Chris and Jay turn on the mics for the 56th time. By now our little Podcast barely needs introduction and that’s fortunate really because we fail to introduce episode 56 at all. 53 minutes and not even a whisper of formally. This is Podcasting in its rawest form, no edits, no endorsements and no clear direction. What can you expect? A deep and meandering conversation which touches on Jiujitsu (a l...

Episode 55, a tale as old as time is a tale of two parts. Chris and Jay brave rain of biblical proportions to bring you another feel good story of friendship. What can you expect? You can expect a rough and rugged exterior, try to look past it, there is beauty within. Our story starts with tales from a small provincial JiuJitsu club and ends with a recap of MMAs biggest shows. We talk the Psycholo...

Chris and Jay are back with Episode 54 and it’s a special one. We join the boys post Valentines and there is a lot to catch up on. We discuss an aging MMA fighter, Victor Hugo’s big win over Nicky Rod and our favourite thrillers. That’s not all, Jay shares a little too much about his bathroom routine, Chris is left holding the podcast in the wake of another delivery and we talk a look at the short...

BTA the final frontier, Chris and Jay go boldly into episode 53. Our first stop is a brief but memorable dig at US and U.K. leaders, I know what you are thinking. Chris normally keeps clear of political talk and there are some pretty close calls in this one. Never fear though, there is still the normal MMA, Jiujitsu and general guy chat. We get an update on Jays recent trip to Bratislava. We reliv...

Episode 52, one year of the Better Than Average podcast. Chris and Jay are seasoned whitebelts in podcasting now and it really shows. Episode 52 has a plethora of beautify segways and transitions, there’s BJJ news, 90’s TV and a lengthy chat on Conscription. I know what you’re thinking, sounds like a weird mix of topics. Well, that’s how we roll. Even after 52 weeks of BTA there are interruptions,...

That’s right ladies and gents, this is the second coming of Ross ‘The Boss’ George. So much to talk about with Ross. We discuss the recent BJJ Blue Belt in a white belt scandal, we talk Gladiators and we recap the latest MMA news. There’s Boxing chat, movie chat and general guy chat. So if you’re a fan of Ross’, a fan of ours or even just fanning the smouldering embers of your potential interest i...

Episode 50, a half century. We join Chris and Jay on a busy morning so it’s an express podcast this week. Don’t worry there are no half measures of BTA Podcast. There is all the usual MMA, BJJ and guy chat. Chris updates us on his car trouble, Jay sets his sights on a Jiujitsu competition and we talk Batmans greatest enemies. That’s right, something for everyone. Give it a shot, we promise it is B...

Episode 49, the one that came late. The Boys are joined this week by Napoleon himself, the man with the Guillotine, Andy Leatherland. Andy gives us an update on his BJJ journey Jay fills us in on his big weekend on the mountain and Chris sets his sights on a Half Marathon. What else do we have in store this week? We talk UFC, Boxing and we learn a thing or two about life in China. Is it worth the...

It’s the first podcast of 2024 and it doesn’t disappoint. This week Jay tells us about the time he tried to steal a snake, Chris learns a little bit about milking donkeys and we get a nice little insight into pyramid schemes. Don’t worry, Jay’s not trying to sell you a Garmin watch this week but if you did need life insurance he’s got you covered. There’s talk on cults, bull fighting and all the n...

It’s the final podcast of 2023 and there is a lot to cover. We take a trip down memory lane this week alongside all the normal BJJ, MMA and general guy chat. Need specifics? Don’t worry the specifics are the best part of episode 47. Specifically, we learn about Chris’ gruelling night before Christmas, Jay sets a very specific goal for 2024 and we launch into a very specific debate about BJJ profes...

Welcome to a festive addition of Better Than Average Podcast. We join Chris and Jay post lunchtime BJJ session and there is a lot to cram into our 50-minute episode so lets get after it. Jay gives us an update on all the new belt promotions, Chris faces the mean aisles of his local toyshop and together the boys treat us to some good-natured Blue Belt Baiting. But wait, there is more. MMA chat is a...

Chris and Jay are back with a podcast of Biblical proportions. It’s a take that starts with the Angel of Death and with El Cucuy. Episode 45 really has it all, Chris gets called out, Jay treats us to a little slight of hand and we get a small but interesting glimpse into life in the Swanston House. There is plenty of fun to be had, all the usual MMA, BJJ and…U.K. Politics by combat? That’s right,...

Happy Holidays you filthy animals! Jay’s really ready to let that personality shine in Episode 44 and Chris tries in vain to keep him in check. We learn which Disney princess Jay likes the most, we get dragged into another classic thought experiment and we discover that not all Elf on the shelf’s are created equal. There’s MMA chat, BJJ talk and all the normal Chris and Jay antics wrapped up in th...