The Jocular Pugilists

The Jocular Pugilists


Latest Episodes

Jump the Shark: Top TV Moments of No Return
October 19, 2023

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!
October 12, 2023

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
October 05, 2023

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
September 28, 2023

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
September 21, 2023

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
September 14, 2023

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)
September 07, 2023

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?
August 31, 2023

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
August 24, 2023

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!
August 17, 2023

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