The Jocular Pugilists

In this episode, we dive into the rollercoaster journey of buying a house in today's unpredictable market. From the stress and challenges we faced to the valuable tips we picked up along the way, we share our experience to help others navigate their own home-buying process. Plus, we reflect on the joy and excitement of finally settling into our new home. Join us for an honest and insightful c...

How Will You Spend Your Last Few Weeks of Freedom? Pack the kids in the car and turn on our jocular hosts. Just please, don't go to Pompeii. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

Brothers and sisters fight sure, but if you're lucky, they'll always have your back whether you want them to or not.  Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

In this episode, Tomas and Phil delve into the complexities of navigating modern conversations. Inspired by witty and poignant observations of Monty Python legend John Cleese, they explore how overly sensitive individuals can make honest and spontaneous dialogue about politics, religion, relationships, and delicate personal choices difficult and uncomfortable.  Learn about the art of managing diff...

Deep Fake Scams are all the rage along with phone call frauds, blackmail scams, charity scams, debt settlement scams and much more.  Don't worry, our jocular hosts are hear to help you avoid the deep fake disasters. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

In spite of having all the cumulative knowledge of the world at our fingertips— we all can still be so misinformed. The Pugilists welcome long time friend and special guest Greg Kalember—Juillard professor, composer—and all around fun guy to weigh in on the state of information overload. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at...

Look out! Everything is changing again! So what can we do to protect ourselves?  Spoiler Alert... our pugilistic hosts have know idea, but they had a lot of laughs trying to figure it out.  Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

Why stand still when you can run headfirst into a wall? In this episode of The Jocular Pugilists, Tomas and Phil dive into the rapid advancements of technology and how we’re often blissfully unaware of the exponential growth shaping our world. From the transformative power of language to the futuristic potential of graphene, we explore the milestones that have brought us to the brink of the singul...

Do you have to be a little crazy to create great music? All signs point to Yes! Join the pugilists in this raucous episode spanning decades of hilarious stories of musicians behaving badly.  Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

The boys are hopping mad in this episode in fact they're downright pugilistic! Dangerous chemicals are hidden in the plastics all around us. They're in our food, our water and our environment. In fact they can be found everywhere and no one, not the companies nor the government seems to want to do anything about it. Let's see if we can figure out a way out of this mess. Let us know...

Sure the nightlife is great and we got friends and family, but damn stuff is expensive!  Hang out with our pugilists as they delve into the truth about whether we are really abandooning our cities and if so why? Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

Join the pugilists as they discuss whether the amazing new GPT4o brings us one step closer to terminator or Star Trek. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

OK, maybe we're exaggerating, but maybe we're not. One of our pugilists will give the actual things he did to naturally address his high cholesterol.   Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

How could one women inspire so many pivotal love songs? Pattie Boyd's love affairs with George Harrison and Eric Clapton sparked numerous influential memorable love songs including Layla , Wonderful Tonight, and Something . Get to know this former model who captured the hearts of many and the magic which she inspired. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gm...

It's a birthday celebration with fun facts, stories and more than a little jocularity.  Aging may not be fun , but it sure is funny! Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

Binge or bust! The Pugilists sit back, relax, and analyze the data behind the best of streaming entertainment. The Stream Team will look at the facts and figure out: what the best original content is, where to watch it, and which platform provides the best experience.  Stream work makes the dream work! Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out...

What is happening with prices? Why is everything soooo expensive? Our Jocular Penny-pinchers are back with advice on how to save a buck or two during the lean times. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

Quick trip from NY: Philadelphia! Less than 2 1/2 hours from NYC is an American treasure trove of history, art, fun, and fabulous food. Get tips for a planning a great trip and hear about some of Philly highlights such as the Reading Terminal Market, the Eastern State Penitentiary, and America’s oldest candy store Shane’s Confectionary. Sweet! Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  t...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a successful Hollywood screenwriter.? This week the pugilists throwback to  an interview with Producer and Screenwriter Larry Wilson about his acclaimed films  Beetlejuice, the Addams Family and much more! Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

The Jetsons, Chips, Magnum PI, Game of Thrones!  Throughout the age of television music has provided a crucial component to its success by providing the foundation of theme and tone for our favorite TV shows.  TV themes create hope, joy, nostalgia and who better to discuss it than our jovial pugilists. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out...

Welcome to the wildest ride in Hollywood: the Award show! Get ready for a star-studded extravaganza where the glitz, the glam, and the gaffes collide in a whirlwind of red carpet mayhem. Join us as we roll out the golden carpet and figure out if the Hollywood award show still has any saying power! So grab your popcorn, strike a pose, and buckle up for a rollercoaster ride through Tinseltown's...

We love our pets, so much so that we put them in human clothes, buy them human toys and pay crazy veterinarian bills. Come on this ride of jocular pet memories with our pugilists and have a good laugh. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

Play along with the Jocular Pugilists as they put their middle-aged brains to the test by attempting to answer ten questions from an 8th grade American History exam. Remember no cheating and walk softly and carry a big stick. If you enjoy this episode, revisit Season 2:Episode 8 "Are You Smarter Than a 6th Grader? It's All About Rome!" Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas...

Courtesy, politeness, chivalry... who the hell do you think you are? In an increasingly confusing world our masters of jocularity and pugilisms tread the dicey waters of social norms and look deeply at the question "How does one with good intentions keep up with the ever-changing rulebook?" Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out o...

Buckle up boys and girls for these truly spooky ghost stories from our travels down to New Orleans . Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com