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.

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The Jocular Pugilists

S*** Outta Luck!

October 02, 2025 • The Jocular Pugilists • Season 10 • Episode 5

Ever blamed your team’s loss on the position of your butt on the couch? Or thought a rabbit’s severed foot had your back? In this hilariously unscientific deep dive, The Jocular Pugilists explore the bizarre human obsession with luck—and what happens when it runs out. From Napoleon's hemorrhoids at Waterloo to the Giants' Super Bowl-winning egg sandwiches, Titanic missteps, Cheers episodes, and topless mishaps in Miami, Phil and Tomas take you on a chaotic, clumsy, and wildly entertaining ride through history, psychology, superstition, and shattered wine glasses.

Find out if luck is real, or just a placebo we carry in our pockets (next to our expired fortune cookies). 🍀⚡🍷

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Phil Giangrande

Host

Tomas Cataldo

Host