The Jocular Pugilists
Two clueless individuals, who completely understand how misinformed they are‚ the Jocular Pugilists fearlessly explore their combined incompetence while seeking the truth behind the world's mysteries and its complicated occupants. With thirty-seven years of friendship, one global pandemic, three thousand miles between them, and countless ridiculous opinions—what could go wrong? They are the Jocular Pugilists.
Podcasting since 2021 • 214 episodes
The Jocular Pugilists
Latest Episodes
Lights, Camera, Santa Claus: A Very Hollywood Christmas
Snow-covered small towns. Perfect families. Big emotions. Even bigger soundtracks.Somewhere along the way, Hollywood didn’t just depict Christmas — it defined it.In this episode, we unpack how film and t...
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Season 10
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Episode 16
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40:24
Have Yourself a Merry Little Stress-mas
The holidays crank up anxiety with packed schedules, family pressure, and wallet-draining shopping. Join the two wise Pugilists as they break down why this season stresses us out—and how to keep your sanity jingling all the way.
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Season 10
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Episode 15
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41:43
The Strange History Behind Common Superstitions
Why do we knock on wood, fear Friday the 13th, panic over broken mirrors, or side-eye a perfectly innocent black cat?In this episode of The Jocular Pugilists, we unpack the strange, unhinged, and surprisingly logical history be...
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Season 10
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Episode 14
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36:59
From Powdered Wigs to Fidget Spinners: Four Centuries of Fads
Step into a time machine of trends! In this episode, we journey from the 17th century to today, exploring the wildest fads that captured people’s imaginations. From powdered wigs and hoop skirts to tulip mania, fidget spinners, and Crocs, we di...
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Season 10
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Episode 13
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44:50
The Weird Origins of Everyday Sayings
Ever wonder where our strangest idioms come from? In this hilarious episode of The Jocular Pugilists, Phil and Tomas dive headfirst into the bizarre, dark, and downright ridiculous origins of everyday sayings — from “buttering someone ...
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Season 10
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Episode 12
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28:53
