The Jocular Pugilists

The boys are buying! Enjoy another round of historical libations as you enjoy some noodle juice with the Pugilists. We’re not razzing you—this stuff is the cat’s pajamas! This is a link to pictures of some of the things we talk about in the podcast: https://thejocularpugilists.com/the-cocktail-podcast Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out...

Explore the history of Cocktails as you join the Pugilists (and their ladies) for a drink (or two or three) with the boys. A surefire recipe: one part giggle water and two parts facts and fun; garnish with a twist and shake! It’s the Bees Knees, baby! Episode recipes:  https://thejocularpugilists.com/cocktails JP Glass spectacular promotion: https://thejocularpugilists.com/jpglass  Let us know wha...

"A magician creates magic and mesmerizes the audience. But it is a pantomime, and the audience knows that it’s a ruse. It’s in the name: a “magic trick”. They play along when the magician tugs his sleeves to show there is nothing hidden within them, or that the top hat is empty of a rabbit, or eggs, or flowers. Beneath the façade there is only sleight of hand, wires and contraptions, misdirec...

The History of the Golden Days of Summer Vacations. Pack your suitcase and pass the tanning butter as the Pugilists explore how people enjoyed R&R around the globe through the ages from Roman Holidays to luxurious train excursions. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

Take a tour through the Gothic chapels and halls of the majestic Westminster Abbey with our Jocular guides as they stumble forth from the ruins of their historical knowledge. www.thejocularpugilists.com Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

Can't stand that teeny tiny thing that makes you wanna stab a pencil in your ear? Well, you must be a pugilist.  Today our dynamically frustrated duo discuss the dreaded drips and doozies of the Pet Peeve. Stymied by an unfortunate history and a long list of complaints, our jocular hosts manage to laugh their way through this terribly annoying episode. For pics and other fun stuff, go to: www...

The Pugilists discuss their introduction to spectacular cooking as well as how food reviews and rating systems helped create an awareness and appreciation of fine dining. We delve into the Michelin Guide’s surprising history and how this inspection system was a driving force not only in the realm of food appreciation but also in shaping the modern foodie epicurean experience. Let us know what you...

Our Jocular reporters compare Braveheart to the real life stories of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. Spoiler Alert: while it's a great movie, it's not 100% true. It's strange because this never happens in the magic of movies. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

 We’re traveling at an altitude of two feet along Interstate 87, arriving in Quebec in about 8 hours. The in-flight movie will be Wayne’s World, the meal Poutine with a nice Canadian Lager, and there may be some turbulence as we cross the border where Tomas is sure to offend multiple French Canadians… Although this may incriminate us here are some pictures of the places we talked about in our Queb...

Our roving pugilists share fun history and tales from a trip to Dublin Ireland, including tours to the Cliffs of Moher, run-ins with Scottish football fans and a visit to see sheep and the sheep dogs that herd them.   Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

Celebrate the Fourth with a dip into the true history of the Declaration of Independence, tasty tidbits, and a look at one of the most pugilistic pairs of forefather frenemies: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Some Pictures From The Eltham London 4th of July Quiz: https://thejocularpugilists.com/gallery-3 Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check...

Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful and historic cities on earth and right in the middle sits Edinburgh Castle.  Our intrepid pugilists visited the city and the castle and are here to swap stories and report on the most interesting and creepy things they learned.   For pics and more. www.thejocularpugilists.com  Here are some pics from Tomas' trip, we're still waiting on Phil's p...

Tomas and Phil dive into the majesty and history of a foreign land as we follow our intrepid pugilist reporter across the seas to merry ole London, England where he stumbles into the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, tours the city in a tea bus and walks the same streets where the gruesome and terrifying Jack the Ripper killings took place.    Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thej...

Tune in for an entertaining history of America’s favorite pastime: screen time! From telegraphs and telephones to television and all its guilty pleasures, tell a friend and join the Jocular Pugilists for their television special. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

Fascinating  Facts  Mais cher podcast listeners, join the Jocular Pugilists for a fun history trip down to N’Awlins!  And if you dare, stay tuned to the bitter end as Phil regales you with more terrifying tales! Laissez les bon temps rouler!   Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky,  they're all together ooky the Jocular Pugilists.  Today our jocular historians discuss the creepy goings on in the cemeteries of New Orleans and take a deep dive into the fascinating past of the historic French Quarter.   Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our webs...

Disaster threatens ,bashed by the OEM. Will our dynamic trio dice with death and descend into defeat? Will our pugilists Break the unbreakable and escape Fossil clutches? Keep your jocular fingers crossed and listen to this episode to find out as our hosts welcome back Lars Strandridder to the show for Part 2. Same bat time Same bat channel. Check out and Subscribe to "Best in Tesla" wit...

Our Jocular hosts have met their match with their first guest pugilist Lars Strandridder of the  “Best in Tesla” YouTube channel. Wanna know the latest about Tesla and electric vehicles? Take a listen.  Wanna know how battery life and Robo Taxis are going to change the world? This is the episode. Wanna discover a great new resource for you in your discussions with friends and family about the chan...

Are you ready for the summer? Are you ready for the good times? Are you ready for the birds and bees? The apple trees? And a whole lot of fooling around? Are you ready for the summer? Are you ready for the good times? Are you ready for the fireflies, the moonlit skies, and a whole lot of fooling around Are you ready? No, we’re really asking. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  the...

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...

Bust out the Banana suit and the Pina Coladas, the boys are on Spring Break!  In this abbreviated episode our jovial jet-setters discuss their vacation antics, a bit of spring break history and have discovered that 80's party movies are pretty chauvinistic.  Who would've thought? Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website...

Think you can intellectually keep up with an 11 year old? Well, think again.  Our brave pugilists decided to test their cognitive acumen by taking a 6th grade history test on Rome.  This just in: Tomas and Phil will not be advancing to the 7th grade.  Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at:  thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

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Pull out your… pranks, and lace up the gloves because this one is a battle.  It’s surprising Tomas and Phil are still friends after all the pranks they’ve played on each other.  Listen in as our jocular hosts reminisce about past wrongdoings that got quite pugilistic. Tomas can’t help himself, but to discuss the veiled history of April Fools day while Phil inspires future schemes for you to use on...

Have you ever been suddenly self-conscious about the music you’re blasting in your car while waiting at a stoplight? No…? Right, same—never any embarrassment about what’s coming out of our speakers while the windows are down… “Well, I'm hot-blooded, check it and see… I got a fever of a hundred and three…”   But I did hear a story about someone who knew a guy who knew a guy that happened to. O...