▶ 203 - Pre-Isolation
We recorded this a while ago, when we could still go out to bars. I didn't feel like posting it sooner. Because. (recorded in March2020?) *** Presented by: JimBeam.com *** Kosportsgear.com *** powertr
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▶ 201 - The One After 200
Chris and Jon ignore their episode milestone and talk a little trash about smack fights (recorded 28Jan2020 at Pog Mahone's) Chris and Jon discuss Jon's hate of arm wrestling, their lack of movie con
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▶ 200 - Slap Fight
Chris and Jon ignore their episode milestone and talk a little trash about smack fights (recorded 28Jan2020 at Pog Mahone's) *** Presented by: JimBeam.com *** Kosportsgear.com *** powertraintape.com (
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▶ 199 - About that fake brown belt...
Chris and Jon discuss the fake brown belt drama from UFC Singapore and the ensuing lawsuit. With facts! For once! (Recorded 14Jan2020 at Pog Mahone's in Minneapolis) *** Presented by: JimBeam.com ***
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▶ 198 - Something
Not gonna lie, I really don't remember what we talked about. Something I'm guessing. Probably some BJJ in there somewhere. (Recorded 11Dec2019 at Pog Mahone's in Minneapolis) *** Presented by: JimBeam
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▶ 197 - Hammers and Nails
Chris and Jon talk questionable lift choices, BJJ, flow rolling, and questions about Jon's memory and grasp on reality make another appearance. *** Presented by: JimBeam.com *** Kosportsgear.com ***
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▶ 196 - So, Jon Competed...
Chris and Jon talk about competing at the previous weekend's Fulton Brew-Jitsu Competition. And other stuff (recorded November 20, 2019 at Pog Mahone's) *** Presented by: JimBeam.com *** Kosportsgear.
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▶ 195 - Hey, Fulton BrewJitsu. Buy a TIcket
Too subtle for you? Don't worry, Chris and Jon dive deep into the world of Best of the Best, 90s biker movies, the fact that people need to stop doing curls and eventually some MMA and BJJ. Oh, and go
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▶ 194 - The One Jon Forgot
Chris and Jon talk about the World Series when that was still happening, which means Jon got too lazy to post the episode in a timely fashion. Regardless, go buy a ticket to BrewJitsu on November 16t
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▶ 193 - What Would Jon Do
Chris and Jon talk competition preparation and get deeper insight into what Jon would rather do than...things. *** Presented by: JimBeam.com *** Kosportsgear.com *** powertraintape.com (save 10% at c
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▶ 192 - Off the Rails
Chris and Jon talk movies...it's been too long, then they talk training and Jon's upcoming competition at the Fulton Brewery superfights in Minneapolis. Then more movies. (recorded at Pog Mahone's in
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▶ 191 - Dirty Joke
Chris says there's a dirty joke he can't tell, which is great for a podcast. And Jon's gonna compete? The f***?! (recorded 23Sep at Pog Mahone's in Minneapolis) *** Presented by: JimBeam.com *** Kospo
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▶ 190 - Pregnant Pause
Chris and Jon talk about stuff that makes Jon stop and think way too much. (recorded 16Sep2019 at Pog Mahone's in Minneapolis) *** Presented by: *** JimBeam.com *** Kosportsgear.com *** powertraintape
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▶ 189 - No One Wants to F*** a Blue Belt
Name says it all. Oh, and we're back. It was Chris' fault. (recorded 9/4/19 at Pug Mahone's in Minneapolis). *** Presented by: *** JimBeam.com *** Kosportsgear.com *** powertraintape.com (save 10% at
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▶ 188 - Troll Legs
You know Jon REALLY wanted to call this episode something else... (recorded July 8th, 2019 at Pug Mahone's in Minneapolis) *** Presented by: *** JimBeam.com *** Kosportsgear.com *** powertraintape.com
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▶ 187 - Another Threesome
Chris and Jon are joined by TJ, a retired Navy fighter pilot who speaks passionately about BJJ and the We Defy organization. Chris takes about working the UFC Minneapolis event and drawing a heart on
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▶ 186 - K
Chris and Jon are back...can't seem to get rid of them. Chris solves a cold case thanks to Jon's shocking confession, CKY2K, X-Pac, and take a break to drink. (recorded 6/10/19 at Pog Mahone's in Minn
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▶ 184 - Deep Cuts
Chris and Jon talk about Chris competing, Jon's biggest issue in BJJ culture, the idea of going nomad, and black belt privilege. (Recorded 05/07/2019 at Pog Mahone's in Minneapolis) *** Presented by:
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▶ 183 - Black Belt, Still Dumb
In the episode following Jon getting his black belt, Chris still manages to steal the show... (recorded 4/16/19 at Pog Mahone's in Minneapolis) *** Presented by: *** JimBeam.com *** Kosportsgear.com *
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▶ 182 - Earn the Belt, Wear the Belt
Chris and Jon discuss acceptable belt fashion, how much being an asshole impacts competition success, Jon's selfish training desires, Chris being on TV, and they say goodbye to their favorite bartend
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▶ 181 - Upper Belts Never Forget
Chris and Jon talk drink buying etiquette, animatronic bands, training, and things Jon can't remember. (recorded 2/27/19 at Pug Mahone's) *** Presented by: *** JimBeam.com *** Kosportsgear.com *** pow
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▶ 180 - The Masks We Wear
Jon actually has stuff to talk about between Ben Askren fighting in the UFC, Fight Factory cringing on Amazon Prime, and the Mask documentary that was eye opening and eye watering (recorded 2/27/19 a
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▶ 179 - Home Delivery
Jon briefly tries out a new co-host, Chris goes into details of having groceries delivered home, action movies are discussed, and some MMA/BJJ (recorded 2/4/19 at Pug Mahone's) *** Presented by: ***
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▶ 178 - Good Circulation
Chris and Jon tell stories from childhood, rolling like you deserve your rank and good circulation (recorded 1/28/19 at Pug Mahone's) *** Presented by: *** JimBeam.com *** Kosportsgear.com *** powert
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▶ 177 - The One
Chris and Jon talk BJJ, dating, pound for pound rankings and the real reason for bowing... (recorded 1/21/19 at Pug Mahone's) *** Presented by: *** JimBeam.com *** Kosportsgear.com *** powertraintape
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▶ 176 - Do Female Hyenas Have Fake D***s?
Chris and Jon talk quite a bit about training, ego, and how Jon is an imposter at everything in life. (recorded 1/10/19 at Pug Mahone's) *** Presented by: *** JimBeam.com *** Kosportsgear.com *** pow
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▶ 175 - Catching Up
So much rambling to catch up. Cheap shots, boring fight, new GOATs, and so much more. *** Presented by: *** JimBeam.com *** Kosportsgear.com *** powertraintape.com (save 10% at checkout with promo cod
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▶ 174 - Fast Forward
Chris and Jon talk about the show's consistency, Doug Stanhope, Jon's desire to not talk, BJJ motivation, and the sadness that is Chuck vs. Tito 3. *** Presented by: *** JimBeam.com *** Kosportsgear.
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▶ 173 - We Defy
Chris flies solo and interviews Bryan Bodrog of VictoryAndValorForVets.org and TJ Kreutzer of We Defy (www.wedefyfoundation.org). They talk about veteran supports, BJJ, stuff that Jon has no qualific
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▶ 172 - Closure?
Chris and Jon forget to plug in their mics before getting into what was actually a good conversation about training, being a fan of anything, what it means to have closure, and celebrating their 4th
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▶ 171 - Mount Rushmore
Chris and Jon discuss urinal placement, being aggressive on the mats, what BJJ rank feels like, and international monuments. (recorded 11/13/18 at Pug Mahone's in Minneapolis) *** Presented by: *** Ji
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▶ 170 - Christ Came Back!
Another new spot finds Chris and Jon talking about Chris's recent trip to Ireland, his thoughts on what makes Ireland great, and eventually both of their thoughts on what f'n pisses them off in BJJ a
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▶ 169 - Getting Chris's GOAT
New location, same poor quality as Jon forgot the mics and they had to record low-tech. Talking about rolling overseas and what it takes to be considered the greatest. (recorded 10/3/18 at Tony Jarro
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▶ 198- Farewell?
No, not of the podcast, we're sponsored by Jim Beam, are you crazy? I meant Grumpy's. It closes in a couple weeks and we forgot to address it, we got too busy actually talking about BJJ. Weird. Also
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▶ 167 - Forgotten Legend
Chris and Jon talk about workplace filters, life coming full circle, luck on the mats, and wax poetic about a forgotten champion (recorded 9/10/18 at Grumpy's). *** Presented by: *** JimBeam.com ***
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▶ 166 - Listen Responsibly
Chris and Jon talk about the benefits of podcasting (drinking), training with pain, and try to find a connection between sports fans and the sports themselves (recorded 9/4/18 at Grumpy's). *** Prese
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▶ 165 - Shop Talk
Chris and Jon talk the highs and lows of BJJ both on the internet and on the mats (recorded 8/13/18 at Grumpy's). *** Presented by Gardenoflife.com *** Kosportsgear.com *** powertraintape.com (save 1
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▶ 164 - Faith
Chris and Jon talk about bit about BJJ, but more about MMA (eventually) as Jon can't wrap his head around Nick Diaz. Then the two break down Khabib's newest dipsh*t antics as Jon begins to lose his f
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▶ 163 - Black Belts and Egos and Chairs, Oh My!
Chairs and voices and opinions are flying all over the place. Because we drink. And we like doing this. *** Presented by Gardenoflife.com *** Kosportsgear.com *** powertraintape.com (save 10% at chec
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▶ 162 - Chris On A Box
This is what happens when Jon goes to the bathroom...and it was going to be called What if... *** Presented by Gardenoflife.com *** Kosportsgear.com *** powertraintape.com (save 10% at checkout wit
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▶ 161 - Jon 2 Win II
Chris and Jon get back into the flow, but just for about 30 minutes. Jon has to go commentate Fight2Win Minneapolis, 2018. But they have plenty of time to talk about...well, as usual, it's hard to say
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▶ 160 - Advantagiousness
Chris and Jon delve into what an advantage is, who exactly got screwed, the classics losing their shine, and Jon continues to mourn the loss of Charles Mask Lewis. *** Presented by Gardenoflife.com
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▶ 159 - Ministers of BJJ
Chris and Jon launch a new business that they will probably forget about tomorrow, get distracted while advocating steroids in BJJ, and get riled up. *** Presented by Gardenoflife.com *** Kosportsgea
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▶ 158 - Back to Abnormal
Chris takes the co-host seat back and immediately dives into how not to talk to people in public. In fact, he also gets into subjects that make me question if we are supposed to be talking in private.
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▶ 157 - Jeremy Clark Returns
The sit-down almost four years in the making. Jeremy Clark (head Player Development Coach for the LA Kings and the co-owner of Minnesota Top Team in Eagan) sits down with Jon to talk about life around
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▶ #26 - Jeremy Clark (classic episode)
Holy crap, remember when I made the effort to have theme music? That's weird. Anyway, we recently switched hosting sites and not all of the older episodes switched over, so I wanted to make sure this
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▶ #156 - Retaliated
Chris and Jon get back to what you all are here for: Jon complaining about the Kickboxer franchise. They also talk some BJJ. (recorded 5/1 at Grumpy's in Minneapolis)
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▶ #155 - Don't Eat Yellow Snow
Chris and Jon dig themselves out of a snow drift just long enough for Jon to talk about doing nothing, Chris to ask from MMA questions, then push the bounds of Jon's strike zone. (recorded at Grumpy's
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▶ #154 - Dan Moret Interview (pre-UFC on Fox 29)
Chris flies solo and interviews local fighter Dan Moret just days away from his UFC debut at UFC on Fox 29. This is actually a UFC on Fox event Jon won't forget to watch. Probably. (recorded via Skype
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▶ #153 - Always Hold Hands
Thought I was going to let the naming scheme go so quickly? Pssh. This is all I got. Chris and Jon discuss the roots of their burgeoning romance and Jon takes no less than five different subject chang
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▶ #152 - Don't Do Meth
Chris and Jon talk Notorious, a local fighter getting his UFC debut, how Jon reacts to a bar fight, and Chris opens up about his motivations in life. No, seriously, it gets deep...don't you dare say
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▶ #151 - Staying On Topic?
Wait...wait...you mean to tell me that for an entire episode Chris and Jon actually talked about MMA and BJJ? Not movies or porn or food? I don't...I don't even know...what's the point... With added t
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▶ #150 - IBJJF-Off
Chris and Jon eventually get around to talking about BJJ and it quickly devolves into their dislike of the IBJJF and everything they stand for...or don't stand for. Hint: they stand for money, they do
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▶ #149 - Friendship?
Chris and Jon discuss how bad Jon is at managing his time off, take sides on Nate Diaz, remember the Juliette Lewis Effect, and finally take time to mourn the loss of Spike TV.
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▶ #148 - Who Are The Champions?
I feel like there's a song about that...anyway, Chris and Jon get talking about what makes a champion, appreciating the little jokes, and Dan Gables take on steroids. (recorded 2/8/2018 at Grumpy's)
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▶ #147 - What's Wrong With My D***?
Chris and Jon ask themselves an age-old question before delving into training mentality, and a little bit about the important stuff they are always supposed to talk about. And I don't think they menti
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▶ #146 - Losing It
Chris and Jon talk about movies (again), before delving into competition training and exactly how much weight Jon gains when he gets lazier than usual.(recorded 1/11/18 at the Academy in Eden Prairie,
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▶ #145 - New Year, Same S***
What, you expected something more than Jon and Chris taking MMA, barely remembering their sponsors and delving into the 1991 Minnesota Twins? Why?
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▶ #144 - Cringe
Chris and Jon talk a little of this and a little of that before getting into a topic no one wants to accept exists in BJJ...
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▶ #143 - Very Specific Time Travel
Chris and Jon discuss the finer points of local wrestling, realize the future of athletic tape, discuss finding passion in MMA again, and the glory/horrible days of unregulated MMA.
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▶ #142 - War Stories
Chris and Jon talk about war, a lot, and somehow tie it to BJJ and MMA. (recorded 11/28/2017)
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▶ #141 - P4P
Chris and Jon argue rankings, fighter motivations, and wardrobe choices. (recorded 11/15/2017 at Grumpy's Minneapolis)
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▶ #140 - The Ideal
Chris and Jon get back to talking MMA, then forget what they were arguing about. (recorded 11/7/17 at Grumpy's in Minneapolis)
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▶ #139 - Chris's Mom
Told you I was going to call it that. (recorded 10/24/2017 at Corner Bar)
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▶ #138 - Weighting
Chris gets deep, Jon sort of zones out. Yet it's Chris who is cutting weight. Go figure. (recorded 10/12/2017)
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▶ #137 - Jon2Win
Chris and Jon discuss the upcoming Fight2Win Minneapolis and the strange turn that has lead to Jon being a commentator at the event. (recorded 10/03/2017 at Grumpy's)
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▶ #136 - First Date
Chris and Jon get to know each other all over again talking about ADCC, dating apps, and how to approach off-days. (recorded 09/28/2017 at Grumpy's)
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▶ #135 - Three Choices
This is the one where Jon picks two, leading to talks about money scams in BJJ and using handicapped porto-potties. (recorded 09/18/2017 at Grumpy's)
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▶ #134 - Priorities
During a time span that included both a MASSIVE PPV fighting event and ANOTHER failed drug test, Chris and Jon know where their priorities land and only talk about that stuff for about 10 minutes. Tot
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▶ #133 - It Gets Dark
Chris and Jon get to talking about BJJ and some of their highs and lows, but before that, it gets dark...just power through. And stop thinking about Goro like that... (recorded 08/21/2017 at Grumpy's)
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▶ #132 - Stranger Things Answered
Chris and Jon talk about strange stuff, then run out of batteries, then talk about more stuff before getting back to some listener questions. (recorded 08/07/2017 at Minnesota Top Team in Eagan, MN)
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▶ #131 - More Questions Kinda Answered
Chris overshares with Jon before the two try to get to some more listener questions. (recorded 7/18/2017 at Grumpy's)
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▶ #130 - Questions Sorta Answered
Chris and Jon sit down to answer some questions provided by the listeners and the users on r/bjj. (recorded 7/12/2017 at Corner Bar)
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▶ #129 - Ask Us Stuff
After 3 years, Chris makes it clear that he's tired of just talking to Jon. He wants to hear from the listeners. Send ANY questions to [email protected] or on social media @jiujitsuafterdark
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▶ #128 - Three Anniversaries
Got some celebrating to do by trying to figure out exactly who Mac could actually beat in a boxing match... (recorded 06/25/2017 at Grumpy's)
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▶ #127 - Don't Mind The Belt
Chris and Jon talk BJJ! Seriously! They actually talk about competing and training and the complexity of rank...and then they start talk about...other stuff... (record 06/05/17 at Grumpy's)
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▶ #126 - Always Sunny
The discussion turns toward equal rights as Chris and Jon discuss stupid people. There is also talk of movies and other things you should be doing instead of listening to the podcast. (recorded 5/31/1
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▶ #125 - Perspective
Jon occasionally tries to put things into perspective as Chris plots to get into NASA, helps break up an assault and can't hold his bladder. (recorded 5/8/17 at Grumpy's)
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▶ #124 - Special Sauce
Chris and Jon talk Big John McCarthy, BBQ sauce and art...yes, art. (recorded 5/3/17) Nick Palmer's Go Fund Me:gofundme.com/3nvcank Kenai BBQ Sauce:kenaipremierbbqsauce.com/
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▶ #123 - Still Here
Thought Chris and Jon were gone? Wrong! Wait...why did you even think that? They're just lazy. And they like to talk about MMA and movies, so...admit it, you're glad they are back. (recorded 4/24/17 a
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▶ #122 - Slap Fight
Chris and Jon discuss the joys of diets, awkward calendar shoots and getting too touchy during BJJ competitions. (recorded 4/5/2017 at Corner Bar in Minneapolis)
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▶ #121 - Winding Road to Wrestlemania
Chris and Jon start out talking about Wrestlemania and their friends at Verbal Tapcast, then, you know, sort of wander into Chris' confrontational nature and leg locks. (recorded 3/29/2017)
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▶ #120 - Meatheads
Jon and Chris take the long way around to talk about something that somehow involves BJJ, sort of. (recorded 3/20/2017 at Grumpy's Bar in Minneapolis)
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▶ #119 - Jon's Story Time
Jon tells a story and shows that he also falls into the category of people he thinks are stupid. (recorded 3/6/17 at Grumpy's in Minneapolis)
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▶ #118 - Let's Talk Home Loans
Chris and Jon delve into the MMA-centric world of adjustable rate mortgages, man dates, social media and meander into the mentality of which weight class to grapple in. (recorded 2/20/17 at Grumpy's i
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▶ #117 - Jon Goodman
Jon's not feeling well, he got hit by a car, or stuck in quicksand, or married to Roseanne or something about tape...Chris isn't sympathetic. (recorded 1/30/17 at Grumpy's in Minneapolis) *** Save 10%
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▶ #116 - Things Get Grimm
Chris and Jon talk about the downfall, or continuing downfall, of Brett Da Grimm Rogers. (recorded 01/24/17 at Grumpy's Bar in Minneapolis). Use promo code: afterdark at PowerTrainTape.com checkout
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▶ #115 - The Arts
Jon and Chris discuss the connected between the podcast and MMA's newest fan, what counts as art and new uses for finger tape - get 10% off at powertraintape.com with promo code: afterdark. (recorded
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▶ #114 - Baggage
Jon and Chris talk UFC 207, the implications of Ronda's loss, a glimpse back at the year and, of course (for some reason): movies. (recorded 1/4/17 at Corner Bar in Minneapolis)
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▶ #113 - With a Vengeance
Chris and Jon wax poetic over the new Kickboxer movie, Chris's ears and how drilling is different from live rolls. (recorded 12/21/16)
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▶ #112 - Rabbit Holes
Chris explains exactly what he's willing to do to become a better grappler, there is a LOT of talk about animals, a little about LSD and a splash of BJJ (recorded 12/06/2016)
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▶ #111 - Addiction
BJJ is not an addiction! You ever...well, you know. Just listen as Jon and Chris run the gamut on addiction while they drink. (recorded 12/8/16 at Grumpy's Bar in Minneapolis, MN)
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▶ #110 - Another Threesome
This episode is labelled EXPLICIT right? Cuz things get a little risque as Chis and Jon get a new intro from some guy, talk interim champs, the origins of words...did I say that things get a little bi
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▶ #109 - Chris Taps Jon
No, not really, don't be ridiculous. But still, he makes some good points about what it really means to know jiu-jitsu.
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▶ #108 - Spoiled
Jon and Chris record their take on UFC 205 as it happens...then four days later, because...well, what did you expected?
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▶ #107 - Just the Tip
Jon and Chris do it quick (the way men were meant to) before going to roll. Talking about taking a pee-test, the woes of being a fighter, why Jon shouldn't be an Uber driver and Back to the Future. (r
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▶ #106 - Man-Spurts
Jon discusses his ideal funeral details, tries to remember the names of 70s TV shows and what kind of a rolling partner he is (hint: not fun) while Chris recounts his feelings about how this and Jon's
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▶ #105 - Dry Dick
Chris explains the process and side effects of weight cutting, while Jon wanders down memory lane for sources of continuing embarrassment and confusion (recorded via Skype on 10/13/16).
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▶ #104 - Fight, Fight, Fight!
Jon and Chris fight about fighting. Or at least argue about the definition of what makes a fight. Also the debacle that was the Rocha vs. Agazarm MATCH at Fight to Win Pro 14.
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▶ #103 - What Was I Talking About?
Jon keeps forgetting what he is talking about as he and Chris discuss dive bars, Asian cinema, conspiracy theories, misnomers in BJJ, and the difference between black belts. (recorded 9/21/16 at Psych
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