The Jocular Pugilists
Latest Episodes
Jump the Shark: Top TV Moments of No Return
Our jocular investigators dip their toes into the dangerous TV waters to ask these questions. What are the best Jump the Shark moments? Can a TV Show Un-jump the Shark? When will Hollywood learn their TV lessons? Let us know what you think. Email Phil or
The 100th Episode Anniversary Podcast!
Join our jolly good Pugilists, Phil and Tomas, as they ponder what they've learned by doing 100 podcasts together. A hundred episodes of the good, the bad, and the ugly—time to celebrate!Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at: thejocular
Conspiracy Theories: The JFK Assassination
The Jocular Pugilists are not quite as jocular when diving deep into the death of a beloved US President and the conspiracy theories that followed. You never know, you might be a believer too... or maybe not.Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Toma
Classic Rock Concerts: Timeless or Not Worth the Time
In the age of reunion tours, is it worth seeing the rock stars of your youth or does it tarnish treasured memories of musical heroes, nostalgic glory days, and souvenir t-shirts? Well, one of our Pugilists recently did something he said he'd never en
Nature vs. Nurture, You Decide
Why do we do the incredibly insane things we do? The pugilists duke it out over the question, is it nature or nurture?Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at: thejocularpugilists@gmail.comAnd check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com
The Last Resort: Vacationing like the Victorians
Come restore and rejuvenate your mind and body with Pugilists! Escape to the 19th century to take in the healing waters and fresh air like the weary well-to-do did in the 1800s. No time travel agent needed – America still boasts several of these grand lux
Inspiring Confidence in an Overly Complicated World (p.s I Am Not Your Guru)
What happens when a Pugilist loses his confidence? Another Pugilist tries to help! In this uplifting episode, we work through the process of building confidence in a complex world. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at: thejocularpugilists@g
Hurricanes in California, WTF?
OK, it was only a Tropical Storm, but still... that never happens. Also, there was an earthquake the same day for Pete's sake. Anyway, it seemed like a good idea for the Jocular meteorologists to investigate.Let us know what you think. Email Phil or
Gold Fever: The California Gold Rush of 1849
The Pugilists hop in the way back machine and end up in 1849. It's Northern California and the word gets out, "There's gold in them thar hills!" Thus begins the biggest migration in US history. Saddle up!Let us know what you think.
Oppenheimer: It's the Bomb!
The new biopic Oppenheimer is a 2023 blockbuster - are you as confused as we are why this movie about the father of the A Bomb is doing so well? Grab some popcorn as the Pugilists discuss how a film focused on history is holding its own with Barbie.Let us