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This week on Better Than Average, Jay bags gold at Grappling Industriesâbut thereâs a twist⊠very little focus on the podium pic for this one. We get into the importance (or lack of it) of the classic medal shot and what it says about the moment and the local competition scene.
Chris, meanwhile, finds himself under fire after getting caught pulling a questionable âdick moveâ on Northern Jonny during a live Primo shootâexpect some justification⊠and very little remorse.
On the film front, we review Role Models and clash over whether it deserves the label of a true 00s classic or if nostalgia is doing the heavy lifting.
Finally, the odds swing in Chrisâ favour as he lands a long-debated movie recommendation on Jayâone thatâs been a source of debate for some time.
As always, itâs grappling stories, film debates, and the usual chaos⊠and as always, itâs Better Than Average.
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This week on Better Than Average, Chris and Jay recap the recent BJJ Seminar with Junior Silva Atleta & Luciano Araujo sharing key takeaways, standout moments, and why getting on the mats with high-level grapplers never gets old.
We also dive into a review of American Pie â a film that, for better or worse, hits a little too close to home. What starts as a nostalgic look back quickly turns into a series of uncomfortable parallels with our own teenage years, questionable decisions, and the realisation that maybe some things were better left in the early 2000s.
Seminars, nostalgia, and stories that probably shouldnât be told.
Itâs better than warm apple pie and itâs always Better Than Average.
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This week on Better Than Average, we dive straight into a review of Rules of Attraction⊠a film that leaves Chris completely conflicted. Is it underrated? Over the top? A mess? A hidden gem? We genuinely canât decideâbut that doesnât stop us from trying to bring some sense to the chaos.
From there, Jay breaks down his first competition as a black belt at AJP Barcelona. From the pressure of competing at a new level to the lessons learned (especially regarding toe hold orientation), itâs an honest look at what that jump really feels like.
Finally, we chat about the recent visit from James Lancaster, Mayor of Milton Keynes, and what that was like behind the scenes.
As always, itâs a mix of grappling insight, questionable film analysis, and a little carnage. But, as always, itâs Better Than Average.
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After disappearing for six weeks, Chris and Jay are back â and the rust is barely noticeable.
This week, we attempt to catch up on everything weâve missed, including Jayâs bold attempt to get the Mayor of Milton Keynes into a gi, and a visit from comedian, podcaster, and BJJ blue belt Chris Ramsey.
We also look ahead to Netflixâs big MMA event and dive into a review of Remember the Titans â revisiting the speeches, the team dynamics, and why this might be one of the our favourite sports films ever.
Thereâs rust, thereâs rambling, and plenty of âwhat were we talking about again?â energy â but itâs good to be back.
Unstructured, unpredictable, and slightly unhinged â but still Better Than Average.
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This week on Better Than Average, Chris and Jay take on the hard-hitting American History X, reflecting on its themes, performances, and why it remains such a powerful â and uncomfortable â watch.
We also get a full update on the Plymouth BJJ interclub competition, covering standout moments, team performances, and the ever-present lessons learned on the mats.
And in a truly unforgettable training moment, Jay attempts to take Chris out mid-workout⊠by coughing all over him, raising serious questions about gym etiquette, survival instincts, and whether training partners should come with hazard warnings.
Heavy topics, hard rounds, and questionable hygiene â itâs unmistakably Better Than Average.
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This week on Better Than Average, Chris and Jay tackle one of the all-time great sequels: Terminator 2: Judgment Day. We revisit the action, the effects, the surprisingly emotional moments â and the creeping realization that some of those apocalyptic future scenes might not be as far off as weâd like to think.
We debate whether Skynet is currently on schedule, why T2 manages to outshine the original, and what makes it such a landmark in sci-fi cinema. Naturally, we also weave in the usual MMA and BJJ chat, with training talk, fight breakdowns, and the standard conversational detours that keep things⊠unpredictable.
Robots, doomsday forecasts, and martial arts musings â just another week of Better Than Average.
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This week on Better Than Average, Chris and Jay dive headfirst into Paul Verhoevenâs 1990 sci-fi classic Total Recall. We break down the filmâs unforgettable action, practical effects, mutant side characters, and the eternal question: was it all real⊠or wasnât it?
Along the way, we also squeeze in the usual MMA and BJJ chat, covering training updates, fight talk, and whatever else is rattling around in our heads before inevitably circling back to Mars.
From Schwarzenegger one-liners to Martian politics, implanted memories, and explosive set pieces, we revisit why this film still holds up â and where it goes completely off the rails in the best possible way.
Strap in, grab some oxygen, and get ready for a nostalgia-fuelled deep dive â itâs Better Than Average.
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This week on Better Than Average, the conversation starts with Jayâs evolving views on TRT, how his perspective has changed, and what that means for training, aging, and performance. We also check in on recent happenings at Circle of Vigour BJJ, covering training updates, team momentum, and life on (and off) the mats.
To round out the episode, we review Starship Troopers â a film that, against all odds, has aged surprisingly well, sparking a discussion on satire, spectacle, and why it still hits decades later.
As always, itâs a mix of BJJ, big ideas, and movie talk â unmistakably Better Than Average.
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This week on Better Than Average, Jay fills us in on his recent trip to the Philippines, including a memorable hike into a volcano. Back on the mats, we recap COV BJJâs competition trip to Pisa, covering the performances, the lessons learned, and the post-comp reflections.
To round things out, we dive into a review of the cult classic The Lost Boys, revisiting vampires, sax solos, and why this film still holds up decades later.
Travel stories, tournament talk, and movie nostalgia â all wrapped up in one episode that is unmistakably Better Than Average.
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With Uncle Jay off in the Philippines climbing a volcano, Nigel steps into the co-host seat for episode 132 and he does not disappoint. We catch up on Nigelâs life as BJJ purple belt, the joys, pains, and mild existential crises that come with it.
We dive into the spectacle that is Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua, break down what we think might happen. And to round things out, we review the 90s classic Falling Down, exploring its themes, madness, and why it still hits today.
Volcanoes, purple belts, boxing chaos, BJJ and movie mayhem, all in a days work, and all Better Than Average.
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This week on Better Than Average, Chris and Jay are joined by the only man whose voice could calm a storm or charm a crowd: Nigel, the man with the voice of an angel. We dive into a breakdown of Fatal Attraction, explore Nigelâs growing adventures (and occasional misadventures) in BJJ, and weigh in on the UFCâs biggest upcoming matchups â including the huge Harrison vs. Nunes showdown.
And just when things seem normal, Jay takes an eye test heâll never forget, sparking confusion, laughter, and possibly a need for a second opinion.
Itâs fun, itâs fight-filled, itâs slightly chaotic â in other words, itâs unmistakably Better Than Average.
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This weekâs description is part stanza, part episode bonanza.
As Jayâs time in Vietnam comes to a close, we review the movie he chose.
A humble a critique, of charisma at its pique.
Our filmâs an eighties tale, that will never fail.
One for the dreamers, filmed before the era of streamers.
Itâs part cocktail review, part story of two.
If youâre a fan of Coughlin law, or rolling on the floor.
If youâre interested in surviving a monsoon, or making the ladies swoon.
Check it out, with doubt.
Itâs Better Than Average.
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This week on Better Than Average, Chris and Jay dive into the chaotic brilliance of Tropic Thunder, breaking down the movieâs wild moments and timeless one-liners. Jay also shares the unforgettable story of Dave and the lady with no teeth â and yes, itâs exactly as bizarre as it sounds.
Somehow, between the laughter and confusion, we manage to get philosophical about what it really means to be an entrepreneur, before circling back to the usual mix of BJJ, MMA, and unapologetic man chat.
Itâs ridiculous, reflective, and reliably Better Than Average.
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This week on Better Than Average, Chris and Jay tackle the apocalyptic chaos of This Is The End â a film that somehow makes the end of the world look like the ultimate ladsâ night in.
Meanwhile, Hercules makes his long-awaited studio debut⊠and immediately reminds everyone why that might have been a bad idea. Between climbing all over the hosts and demanding attention mid-conversation, itâs fair to say professionalism takes a back seat.
Somewhere between the mayhem, thereâs still time for a bit of Jiu-Jitsu talk (obviously) and the usual blend of nonsense, insight, and unexpected philosophy.
Itâs messy, funny and reliably Better Than Average.
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This week on Better Than Average, Chris and Jay hit record with absolutely no plan â and whether that shows or not, weâll let you decide. The chaos kicks off with a review of War Dogs, where we revisit our favorite moments from the film and ask some surprisingly thoughtful questions about life on an army base and the mysterious Triangle of Death.
We also react to President Trumpâs big announcement â one that might just inspire the next generation of grapplers â before wrapping things up with some spectacularly bad predictions for UFC 320.
Itâs unfiltered, unstructured, and unmistakably Better Than Average.
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In this episode of Better Than Average, Chris and Jay dive into Jordan Peeleâs Nope â breaking down the movieâs mystery, symbolism, and whatever that whole alien-chimp-cloud situation was. Jay also recaps his dominant performance at AJP Hamburg, where he took home double gold, proving once again that heâs the athletic one of the duo.
Somewhere between movie talk and medal talk, Jay also gets a brief physics lesson on terminal velocity, and the two proudly display their complete ignorance of the impact of World War II.
Itâs movies, medals, and mild embarrassment and itâs all Better Than Average
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Chris and Jay catch up after Jayâs big trip to Fight City for another classic episode of Better Than Average. This week, we dive into the hazards of a leg lock shootout, get the latest update on the kids program at COV BJJ Global Headquarters, and review the modern sci-fi hit Micky 17.
Plenty of jiu jitsu talk, a dash of movie nerdery, and the usual laughs along the way. Welcome to episode 125, itâs not exactly one of a kind, but it is Better Than Average.
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This week on Better Than Average, Chris and Jay dive into CJI 2 and the heated tap or no tap debate shaking the BJJ world. Along the way, Manchesterâs abundance of Thai massage parlours somehow makes it onto the agenda, and Jay manages to sneak in a not-so-subtle infomercial for his COV BJJ beginners course. To wrap things up, the lads take on Christopher Nolanâs Tenet, a mind-bending ride that leaves them both feeling like victims of some kind of temporal pincer movement. Do we do the that plethora of topics justice? Well there is no way for is to run it back, so itâll have to do. At the very least, it turned out Better Than Average.
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This week on Better Than Average, Chris and Jay dive into Christopher Nolanâs The Prestigeâa film packed with illusions, obsession, and one of the greatest cinematic twists of all time. We break down what makes this movie such a mind-bending classic, from the performances to the storytelling structure, and why it still holds up years later.
But the conversation doesnât stop at the movieâwe also explore what it would actually be like to have a twin. From the practical perks to the weird identity challenges, we imagine the double life and how it might play out on and off the mats. It sounds like a weird episode right? Well it is, but itâs still Better Than Average.
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This week, Chris and Jay suit up and dive into Matthew Vaughnâs stylish spy flick The Kingsman: The Secret Service. From outrageous action sequences and over-the-top villains to sharp suits and sharper one-liners, we break down what makes this modern twist on the classic spy genre so much fun.
Not your kind of movie? Not a problem we have all the normal BJJ and MMA chat starting with a breakdown of the recent UFC Middleweight Championship clash between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaevâwhat went down, what surprised us, and what it means for the division moving forward.
Between the chaos inside the cage and the chaos on screen this episode packs in fights, films, and as usual, its Better Than Average.
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