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Better Than Average

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 Bromance and discuss their journey towards BJJ Black belt. Throughout this Podcast we introduce some of the classic Jiujitsu personalities and dive into the lives of the everyday BJJ practitioner. Our mission? We aren’t striving to be the best in the world, but we sure as hell expect to be Better Than

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All Episodes

01:50:54

EP. 53 The Final Frontier

Better Than Average ·

2024/02/09

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 relive some of our favourite 90s movies and pay tribute to the King of Sting himself. A classic Chris and Jay

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01:13:37

EP. 52 Year One

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2024/02/02

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, miscommunication and intermissions but the final product is always Better Than Average.

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01:10:58

EP. 51 Ross The Boss Pt. 2

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2024/01/26

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 in Jiujitsu check it out. We guarantee only one thing, it’s always Better Than Average.

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00:40:25

EP. 50 Half Measures

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2024/01/19

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 Better Than Average.

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01:33:47

EP. 49 Vertical Limit

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2024/01/12

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 wait? Hard to say, but it’s definitely Better Than Average.

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01:00:04

EP. 48 Patient Zero

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2024/01/05

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 normal BJJ, MMA and general guy chat. It’s all washed down with some of uncle Jay’s gold plated ‘Weasel

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01:29:45

EP. 47 80’s Guys

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2023/12/29

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 professors. This a podcast that starts with a story about the magic of Christmas and ends with a discussion

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00:50:49

EP. 46 Jingle All The Way

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2023/12/22

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 big feature this week. We talk David Goggins and Tony Ferguson, we talk Uncle Sam and Donald Trump and

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01:01:36

EP. 45 Angel Of Death

Better Than Average ·

2023/12/15

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, you know we like to mix it up and if you’re reading this you are already knee deep, no sense turning

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01:17:32

EP. 44 Happy Holidays

Better Than Average ·

2023/12/08

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 the a neat little package… don’t be shy, take a peek…It’s unlikely to be the best present you are given

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01:04:20

EP. 43 Judgement Day

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2023/12/01

It’s Judgement Day and Chris and Jay are back with Episode 43. This is a feisty one. Jay calls out a friend live on the pod, Chris gets a lesson on navigation and Herc falls asleep at his post. Sounds like a real mixed bag right? Well it is. There is some serious chat about the morality of insurance companies. There is some ethical debate about our attitudes towards robots and there is a little insight into lunchtime BJJ at Southern Tribes. What else is there to say? Not much, its a classic Chris

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01:05:41

EP. 42 Dead or Alive

Better Than Average ·

2023/11/24

Chris and Jay are officially podcastings cowboys. Episode 42 consists of 3 separate audio files. Why? Two words, Jay Swanston. You know Better Than Average is completely against editing, it’s not our style, but every now and then one of the team needs censoring and if you're a fan of the Pod you already know who I’m talking about. This week is utter Pandamonium, we cover alot of random stuff. Chris shares his frustration at recent green policy, Jay shares his opinion on flushable wipes and together

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01:11:24

EP. 41 Viva La France

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2023/11/17

Chris and Jay pay homage to the great nation of France this week. Strange thing to do? Well, Jay’s latest man crush, UFC fighter Benoît Saint-Denis, might a have something to do with it. This week we discuss the epic results from UFC 294 and the implications for MMA. We pay tribute to the old lions of grappling and consider if Jake Paul has the right skill set for his PFL debut. Sounds like one for the combat sport purists? Well it really isn’t. Chris has a near miss with hyperthermia, Jay takes a

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00:54:22

EP. 40 Mr Saigon

Better Than Average ·

2023/11/10

BTA turns 40! Naturally this is when we pick up some new aches and pains. It’s off to a rocky start this week but it’s handled with the elegance and maturity that you would expect from a 40 episode old podcast. So, what’s on the agenda? We talk about the up and coming UFC match ups, wrestling and how it compares to BJJ and West End Musical’s… I know, it’s how we roll. Is this going to be the next big thing? No, it’s probably not, but it is Better Than Average.

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01:17:46

EP. 39 It’s Showtime

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2023/11/03

It’s Showtime! The boys sit down in the wake of All Hallows Eve for another classic Chris and Jay adventure. This week we talk horror movies, Forest Grump and the Baddest Man in the Planet. Wait, there is more. Chris gets and update on the recent BJJ competition, Jay shares his very own ghost story and we recap the most recent news in one of grapplings most contentious topics. It’s under prepared, it’s completely unedited, but some how, it’s still Better Than Average.

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00:54:16

EP. 38 “It’s Time”

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2023/10/27

What’s up everybody, here we are with another round of Better Than Average Podcast. Introducing first, fighting out of the Purple Corner, we have Jay ‘Slam Dunk’ Swanston. Jay’s a 5ft6 powerhouse known for his intimidating cauliflowers and slickly smooth snatch. Fighting out of the Brown Corner we have Chris ‘Big Brown’ Dachtler, a freestyle athlete known for his sharp one liners and frequent bouts of infectious laughter. They’ll being going head to head in Episode 38 and it promises to be a battle

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01:01:21

EP. 37 Worm Rider

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2023/10/20

Chris and Jay are back with the 37th instalment of their epic journey into podcasting. I know what you’re thinking, it’s been a wild ride but after 37 episodes the boys must have this podcasting thing down to a slick operation. Yeah, it’s a fair assumption but that’s not how it’s goes down. Episode 37 is a hot mess, but there is beauty in it. Jay is faced an impossible decision, Chris tells us about riding the worm and the Swanston’s get yet another delivery. We talk MMA, ADCC Trials and…time

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01:17:11

EP. 36 Thrilla in Manila

Better Than Average ·

2023/10/13

Uncle Jay is back and there is loads to talk about this week. Chris fills us in on his recent run in with Palace Guard, Jay tells us all about the Philippines and we discuss the UFCs recent drama with drug testing. It’s a quick turn around today and the result is Better Than Average.

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01:14:34

EP. 35 Predatory Behaviour

Better Than Average ·

2023/10/05

Chris and Jay are back with Episode 35 and it’s a big one. We discuss Jay’s upcoming trip to the Philippines. We talk MMA’s Boogyman and his big match up with Paddy the Baddy and We learn a little more about Uncle Jay’s recent Jiujitsu tournament.Sounds like another classic Chris and Jay adventure right? Wrong, the boys get serious this week as we share our thoughts on the recent scandal involving BJJ Purple Belt Russell Brand. I know what you’re thinking, that topic is a little dark for BTA

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01:38:49

EP. 34 Will Lock (Great Balls Of Fire)

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2023/09/29

The boys are back and this week we are joined by Thunder thighs himself, the man with the 3 Pillars. You might know him as William Lock but we know him as PT Will. What can you expect from our catch up with Milton Keynes’ answer to Sébastien Chabal. Will gives us an insight into living with anxiety and how that has shaped his experience in JiuJitsu. He shares some sage advice on personal fitness and gives a honest and candid insight into hi personal experience with Cancer. Sounds serious right

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