Two clueless individuals, who completely understand how misinformed they are‚ the Jocular Pugilists fearlessly explore their combined incompetence while seeking the truth behind the world's mysteries and its complicated occupants. With thirty-seven years of friendship, one global pandemic, three thousand miles between them, and countless ridiculous opinions—what could go wrong? They are the Jocular Pugilists.
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Eggnog, Mulled Wine, and Other Festive Food Traditions Mixed with a Dash of Chaos
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Classic holiday foods with histories as rich as their flavors! In this festive episode, we’re dishing out the surprising origins of seasonal staples, from latkes that sizzle with meaning to panettone that’s been re-gifted for centuries. Plus, we’re spilling on our own holiday kitchen disasters (hint: gingerbread isn’t always structurally sound). Gr…
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Frugal Festivities: A Holiday Podcast
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The holidays can be magical, but they don’t have to break the bank! Join us as we explore how to create a joyful, meaningful holiday season without spending a fortune. From festive traditions and budget-friendly experiences to reflections on old customs—like whether Christmas Mass still has a place for the non-devout—we’ll cover it all. Plus, we’ll…
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The Magic of Cirque Du Soleil: Acrobatics, Antics, and the Art of Awe
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Step right up for a ringside ticket to the magic of Cirque du Soleil! In this episode, we unravel the mystery behind those gravity-defying stunts, the mesmerizing artistry, and the sheer audacity of spandex. From jaw-dropping flips to the occasional “How do they even do that?” moment, we’ll dive into what makes Cirque du Soleil the ultimate spectac…
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Gobbling Up Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Podcast
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Join The Pugilists as they carve out a fresh take on gratitude this Thanksgiving. From heartwarming reflections to quirky holiday trivia, this episode is a feast for the ears. Here's to our loyal listeners—you're the real MVPs of our podcast table! Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at: thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our w…
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Dining by the Stars: Michelin, Fine Dining, and the True Joy of Food
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The Pugilists reflect on their first encounters with extraordinary cuisine and explore how food reviews and rating systems revolutionized our appreciation of fine dining. Journey with us into the surprising history of the Michelin Guide and discover how this iconic inspection system shaped the modern epicurean experience. Along the way, we discuss …
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The Proposal: A Jocular Engagement
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What happens when a pugilist gets engaged? Well, it's certainly not boring. Take a trip down romance road to hear one of the more ridiculous engagement stories you've ever wanted to either repeat or forget. 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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Anger Mismanagement: Laughing Through the Rage
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Ever feel like your inner Hulk is just one minor inconvenience away from bursting out? Anger Mismanagement is the episode that helps you handle life's most infuriating moments—with humor. Join us as we hilariously unpack our anger issues, from road rage to everyday irritations. Because sometimes the best way to calm down is to laugh at the madness.…
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In a world where "fake news" seems like a modern invention, history has a few outrageous headlines of its own! And what about inappropriate TV and Film? For that matter, what is inappropriate anyway? From medieval propaganda to colonial tabloids, we'll dive into the wildest, weirdest, and most misleading media throughout history. Let us know what y…
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Monsters, Myths, and Candy Corn: The Magic of Halloween
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From ancient rituals to modern-day costume parties, Halloween has transformed into a beloved tradition. But what’s the real story behind the masks, myths, and mountains of candy? In this episode, we dive deep into the cultural roots of Halloween, the superstitions that still linger, and why this spooky holiday captivates people of all ages. Whether…
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Prost & Pretzels: Surviving Octoberfest, One Stein at a Time
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Grab your lederhosen and brace yourself for a wild ride through the world’s most legendary beer fest! In this episode, we spill the (beer) beans on how to survive Octoberfest like a pro—whether you’re a seasoned stein-lifter or a first-timer wondering what’s the deal with giant pretzels. From navigating beer tents and finding the best brews to avoi…
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Bringing the Joy: Sharing the Things You Love with the People You Love
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In this episode, we explore the joy of introducing the people you care about to the things that bring you happiness. From taking my son to a concert by a band I’ve loved for years, to sharing an unexpected Georgian feast, this week is all about the moments when personal passions become shared experiences. We’ll talk about how these small acts of sh…
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Indulge: The Sweet Confessions of Food Lovers
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Do you feel guilty about that second serving, or is it more about what you're indulging in? Whether it's a classic peanut butter cup or a luxurious Belgian truffle, the true price of pleasure might just be measured in inches on the waistline. Our playful pugilists are no strangers to the sugary siren call, and this week, they're diving headfirst in…
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Generational Showdowns: Memes, Mortgages, and Mysterious Emoji
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Our Jocular hosts are diving headfirst into the never-ending battle of the generations! Will Boomers ever understand why Gen Z communicates exclusively through memes? Can Millennials ever recover from being called the "avocado toast generation"? And why does Gen X quietly sit back, sipping their coffee, watching the chaos unfold? We're decoding the…
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Standing Out: The Challenge of Individuality in a Connected World
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We explore how the rise of our interconnected world—through global culture, technology, and economic systems—has made it increasingly difficult to define and express our individual identities. Historically, individuality was celebrated as a mark of creativity, freedom, and personal achievement. However, in today’s world, conformity to global trends…
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Subculture Shuffle: From Goths to Geeks You Can Find Your Tribe
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Join the Jocular Pugilists as they shuffle through the weird and wonderful world of subcultures! Whether you’re a goth who melts in direct sunlight or a geek who’d rather code than converse, our jovial hosts go deep to find out how these tribes form, thrive, and, let’s be honest, survive the general public. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or…
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Gilded Getaway: High Society in Newport, Rhode Island
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Step back in time to the elegance and luxury of the Gilded Age as we explore Newport, Rhode Island—a destination where history, wealth, and seaside charm meet. In this episode, we take you on a two-day journey through opulent mansions, scenic coastal walks, and unforgettable dining experiences. From the grandeur of The Breakers to a nostalgic ride …
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Lock, Stock, and Loaded Decisions: The Great Gun Debate
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Is it time to go gun shopping? Home invasions are up, but it's not a straightforward decision. Fear not, our jocular pugilists are ready to take on the debate. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at: thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.comעל ידי The Jocular Pugilists
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The Best of the Worst: Why Top 10 Lists Are Flawed but Irresistible
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Why do we love Top 10 lists so much, even when we know they’re flawed? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of "Best Of" and "Top Ten" rankings, exploring why these lists are both irresistible and problematic. From the human need for validation to the biases that shape these rankings, we’ll unpack the psychology behind our obsession with ra…
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Are We too Old to Make New Friends?
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How do you make new friends when the only people you see all day are your family and your pets? Damned if these guys know, they're old. But don't fear, today our jocular hosts will delve into the question, can you make new friends after a certain age and more importantly... is it worth it? Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at: thejocu…
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Navigating the Housing Market: Stress, Tips, and the Joy of a New Home
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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…
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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.comעל ידי The Jocular Pugilists
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Brotherly Love or Sibling Rivalry
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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.comעל ידי The Jocular Pugilists
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Walking on Eggshells: The Problem with Modern Conversations
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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 un…
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Don't Fall for the Deep Fake Scams!
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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…
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Everyone's an Expert But Nobody Seems to Know Anything
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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: thejocula…
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Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes: Life's Crazy Twists and Turns
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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…
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Blindsided by the Singularity: The Comedy of Unseen Progress
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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 mileston…
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Unhinged Musicians and Band Break-Ups!
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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…
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Dangerous Plastic Chemicals In Your Food!
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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…
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Are We Coming Back to Our Big Cities?
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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…
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Chat GPT4o Brings us one step closer to Star Trek!
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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.comעל ידי The Jocular Pugilists
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Killer Cholesterol: These Tips Just Might Save Your Life
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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.comעל ידי The Jocular Pugilists
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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. Emai…
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Another Year Older and Not at all Wiser!
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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.comעל ידי The Jocular Pugilists
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Stream On: Who's Winning the TV Streaming Wars
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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…
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Don't Drink the Milk, it's Twelve Dollars a Gallon!
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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…
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Philadelphia: Fab Food and Fun in the City of Brotherly Love
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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 …
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Beetlejuice, the Addams Family: A Conversation with Screenwriting Royalty
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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…
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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 …
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Hollywood Awards Shows: the Hottest Tickets In Town
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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 …
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New Episode! Dissecting Our Pet Loving Pathology
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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…
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New Episode! Are You Smarter Than an Eighth Grader: Middle School vs Middle Age
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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 …
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Courtesy, Chivalry... Still Appropriate?
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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: thejoc…
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The Creepiest New Orleans Ghost Stories You've Ever Heard
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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.comעל ידי The Jocular Pugilists
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The Vital Virtues of Valentine's Day
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It only comes once a year which is not nearly enough to vindicate our Pugilistic Vagabonds in the eyes of their loved ones. What is this vibrant yet versatile holiday? It's Valentines Day! 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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Bipolar Disorder, It's Not All It's Cracked Up to Be
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How would you know that you or someone you know is suffering from a mental illness and it's time to get treatment? The Pugilists get educated about Bipolar Disorder by the guys from the podcast Batshit: Living with Mental Illness. Sometimes it's both fun and funny to learn new things about our friends and ourselves. Let us know what you think. Emai…
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The Most Important Invention of the Last 1000 Years!
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The Pugilists reveal the most influential, innovative invention that changed the course of human life as we know it - reading into what led to its existence and how it continues to press on into our modern daily lives. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at: thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists…
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Funny Ha Ha! The Most Hilarious Humans in the World
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Who or what makes you laugh the most? (If you say the Jocular Pugilists they'll send you a gift worth upwards of $2.35.) Tune in as our happy go lucky hosts discuss their list of the funniest people ever to walk the face of the earth. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at: thejocularpugilists@gmail.com And check out our website at: the…
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The Pugilists want to get rich quick so they’ve analyzed the 2024 investment strategies set by four incredibly successful billionaires. Learning from tech giants David Friedberg, Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sachs, and Jason Calacanis—the best of the best in making billions—Tomas and Phil share the financial opportunities—and potential pitfalls—that…
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It Sucks Getting Old, but We're Here to Help
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There is nothing fun about getting older. Your joints begin to hurt, it's hard to keep the weight off, you may even have to get up 4 times a night to pee. Is there any relief from the cruel joke of aging? The pugilists think so, but of course they're probably wrong. Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at: thejocularpugilists@gmail.com A…
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