Dribble, Pass, Dominate: The Glorious Legacy of the Harlem Globetrotters Artwork

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.

All Episodes

The Jocular Pugilists

Dribble, Pass, Dominate: The Glorious Legacy of the Harlem Globetrotters

July 03, 2025 • The Jocular Pugilists • Season 9 • Episode 2

What do Gilligan’s Island, robot dogs, and 16,000 basketball beatdowns have in common? The Harlem Globetrotters, of course. In this hilariously nostalgic episode of The Jocular Pugilists, Tomas and Phil dive into the wild world of the most entertaining basketball team on Earth. From their humble Chicago beginnings (sorry, Harlem) to global fame, robot showdowns, and cartoon cameos, the Globetrotters were more than trick shots—they were civil rights pioneers with killer layups. Plus: a couch-induced injury, Italian handyman heroics, and why Tomas should probably never open an art gallery. It’s hoops, history, and hilarity—Globetrotter-style.

Let us know what you think.

Email Phil or Tomas at:

thejocularpugilists@gmail.com

And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

Phil Giangrande

Host

Tomas Cataldo

Host