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 • 221 episodes
The Jocular Pugilists
Latest Episodes
Groundhog Day, Déjà Vu, and the Science of Feeling Stuck
Why does Groundhog Day feel so unsettlingly familiar? Is déjà vu a glitch in the brain… or something more? And why do so many of us feel like life itself is stuck on repeat?In this episode of The Jocular Pugilists...
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Season 10
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Episode 22
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45:10
Calm in the Storm: Stay Unshakeable in an Over-Triggered World
Why do tiny annoyances feel like personal attacks? Why does your brain hijack reason the moment stress hits? And how do the calmest people in the room always seem to win?In this episode of The Jocular Pugilists, ...
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Season 10
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Episode 21
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39:33
What Motivates You: From Purpose to Passion
In this episode, Phil and Tomas move from their usual lighthearted banter into a thoughtful discussion about New Year’s goals and the motivations behind them. They explore intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, the challenge of balance, and how ch...
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Season 10
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Episode 20
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30:50
Immortality, Robot Surgeons, and Cork Jokes: Do We Really Want to Live Forever?
What happens when science starts reversing aging? Harvard geneticist David Sinclair says human cells can be de-aged. AI and robotics are accelerating medical breakthroughs. And suddenly, living to 120… or far beyond doesn...
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Season 10
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Episode 20
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35:12
The Empire Rarely Strikes Back: the Problem with Sequels
Most movie sequels are disappointing. Some are unnecessary. A few actively damage the original. So why do studios keep making them — and why do we keep watching?In this episode, Tomas and Phil dig into the strange math of sequ...
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Season 10
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Episode 19
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49:50
