The Jocular Pugilists

The Pugilists go on a Presidential road trip! Tomas packs up the family and hits the road to visit the capitol of the United States in celebration of President’s Day for a holiday filled with hipster hotels, the digs of the POTUS, delicious food, and monumental museums. Find out if it's worth the trip! Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And chec...

Our empathetic pugilists tackle the dicey topic of grief.  From the heartache of losing a relationship to the pain of losing your waistline , this episode runs the  gauntlet  of  this very complex emotion . Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

Chocoholics unite! The Pugilists dig into a tasty episode of one of the world’s greatest pleasures. Go ahead, treat yourself! Sweet! Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

$1600 for concert tickets? Who are live shows for anymore?  When you get to a place where only the wealthy can afford to enjoy culture, you have a problem.  Join the Pugilists as they dissect the insanity of insanely high ticket prices, how we got to this point, and what to do next. It may only be Rock n' Roll—but we like it. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugi...

Our befuddled, bewildered and disoriented Pugilists discuss how Groundhog Day— the iconic time loop movie—actually isn't about déjà vu. Spoiler alert: it's actually a sci-fi movie. The boys tackle the whats, wheres and whys of the Groundhog Day holiday as well as delve into the uncanny phenomenon of déjà vu. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.c...

It's the end of the world as we know it... or is it? Chat GPT is a scary good technology that is set to disrupt  many industries—but don't worry, the world will still need podcasters. In that spirit, our technology-challenged Pugilists attempt to understand this brave new world of Generative Artificial Intelligence. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists...

Is it a sin? I don’t know but it sure tastes good! Channel your inner Augustus Gloop and join us for some Devil’s Food for thought as the Pugilists delve into that tasty bottomless buffet of empty feelings in your tummy. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

The Jocular Pugilists journey to the quaint and quintessential Danish town of Solvang, CA.  Nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley wine country, Solvang is the perfect place to soak up some culture,  shop til you drop and most importantly get your drink on. Join our Jocular hosts for a few frivolously fun stories and a bit of education on this truly beautiful place to visit.  Let us know what you think....

Feeling like a resolution? The Pugilists are here to cheer you on and cheer you up with history, humor, and specifics to help you achieve your goals and have a happier new year! Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

Join our brave duo for a look at where it all began: Season One.  This origin story begins with a question of honesty, leaps into the world of Star Wars, takes a nostalgic look back at growing up in the 80s 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

Our Jocular Elves unwrap the traditions of Christmas past, present and future. Gather round the tree with ol Saint Phil and Sinter Tomas to enjoy a cozy holiday stroll through Candy Cane Lane and have yourself a merry little Christmas! Happy Holidays from the Jocular Pugilists! Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocul...

No need to shop ‘til you drop—the jolly Jocular elves are here to help! Enjoy creative holiday gift ideas and fun stories from these fans of Festivus. The Pugilists may barely know how to log into Amazon but they do know how to throw a virtual log on the crackling Netflix fireplace. So, put your feet up, crank up the Bing Crosby, and enjoy a well-deserved and entertaining break from the holiday ho...

“Stressed” is desserts spelled backward for a reason! ’Tis the season for treating seasonal anxiety with sweets, booze, and excessive shopping. Gather ‘round the tree with our two wise Pugilists as they delve into stress triggers and management just in time for the holidays. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularp...

Our Jocular time travelers examine the miraculous path of innovation that has fueled the magic we take for granted in our daily lives. They also ponder the incredible possibilities that may be right around the corner. Traveling from Babylon to the Fortress of Solitude, they are blinded by the rapid pace of science. In this journey through innovations, the future’s so bright—Pugilists gotta wear sh...

The Pugilists expound on their collective gratitude for our family of loyal listeners as they talk turkey and enjoy a copious cornucopia of Thanksgiving facts. Here's to you Jocular Enthusiasts! Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

Take a journey into the jocular gym with our pugilists as they talk healthy living from the dojo, to the grocery store.  If you're thinking about getting fit, or you're just tired of running passed the full length mirror without looking, then this is the episode for you.   Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: the...

Extra! Extra! Read — err hear — all about it! Our Pulitzer-perplexed Pugilists are reading above the fold to bring you the story behind the News: the history, how it's evolved, and the power of words. The pen (or keyboard) is truly mightier than the sword.  Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

Our Jocular hosts pontificate on the profound affect Beantown had on the Revolutionary War and  their college experiences.  The history runs deep in this episode . Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

Join us if you dare, Jocular Enthusiasts, and treat yourself to some Halloween ear candy filled with spooky musings and terrifying tales. Warning, this episode is guaranteed to leave you in high spirits! Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

It’s time to tap the kegs, don the lederhosen and dance to Polka. Yes, today we’re talking about one of the most well-known and biggest celebrations in the world, Octoberfest. Join our pugilists as they discuss the importance of an event to which neither of them has ever been.  Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocul...

What do Young Frankenstein, Cookie Monster, and an Ayurvedic cleanse have to do with Autumn? Well, cozy up with a warm Pumpkin Frappalatte and fall in for some Pugilistic leaf peeping as the boys warmly welcome Harvest Time in the Hudson Valley. It’s Potpourri-ific!  Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists...

What’s in your wallet? Cash is king and the boys look at the history of money and its place in society. Money can’t buy you love but you can bank on another “interesting” episode with the Pugilists! Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

The Pugilists explore Anger. What is it? What is it good for? Absolutely nothing ….well maybe that’s not really the case. Join our jocular warriors as they explore the most volatile of the deadly sins and how that not-so lovin’ feeling rears its vicious head in today’s day and age.  Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: the...

On today's rambling tirade our pugilists discuss the past year of idiocracy while they give you a peek behind the curtain of how they create and release this ridiculous farce of a podcast.   Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

Psst..what’s the password? The Pugilists uncover the secrets of prohibition and modern mixology. From Bathtub Gin to Mai Tais and Martinis, our soused barflies finally get to the bottom of their cocktail series. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com