The Jocular Pugilists Podcast

Why do we text before calling, face forward in elevators like NPCs, and panic when someone sees the “typing dots”… but never replies? In this episode of The Jocular Pugilists, we dive into the weird, unwritten social rules that somehow run our lives—and question who made them in the first place.

From old-school etiquette to modern-day nonsense, we break down:

•  Why calling someone without texting first now feels like a crime 
•  The anxiety of the “three dots” text bubble (you know the one 😳) 
•  Why you’re apparently not allowed to skip show intros… but we all do anyway
•  Elevator silence, gym influencers, and other bizarre public behavior 
•  Old-school rules like “no elbows on the table”—and whether they actually made sense 
•  Why society went from suits and manners… to “anything goes” chaos 

👉 If you’ve ever wondered “Wait… why do we even do this?”—this episode will make you laugh, rethink everything, and maybe break a few rules on purpose

Let us know what you think.

Email Phil or Tomas at: 

thejocularpugilists@gmail.com

And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

What do you get when you mix a chewing gum billionaire, roaming buffalo, overpriced Bloody Marys, and a suspiciously fast “time-warp” hike? Welcome to Catalina Island—and another slightly unhinged episode of The Jocular Pugilists.

Phil thought he was getting a normal birthday weekend. Instead, Stacy secretly put together a surprise trip to Catalina Island — complete with ferries, golf carts, ocean views, old Hollywood vibes, and an island that somehow feels both frozen in time and strangely futuristic.

In this episode, we take you on a hilarious (and occasionally informative) trip to Catalina, where:

•  Golf carts are basically Lamborghinis 💸 
•  Buffalo roam free because… Hollywood logic 
•  The ferry has a “VIP section” that may or may not just be a $20 flex 
•  And somehow, a 45-minute hike turns into a 5-minute return trip (science still pending) 

We also dive into Catalina’s wild history—from smugglers and Spanish explorers to Wrigley gum money turning it into a resort playground—plus honest takes on whether it’s actually worth the trip or just a very pretty tourist trap.

👉 If you’re into travel stories, sarcasm, and discovering how quickly a vacation can turn into a business idea involving golf cart monopolies… this one’s for you.

Let us know what you think.

Email Phil or Tomas at: 

thejocularpugilists@gmail.com

And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

Do you ever feel guilty about your food cravings? From Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to Belgian chocolates, join the Jocular Pugilists as they dive into the delicious world of guilty pleasures. Discover why we crave what we do and how to enjoy it without the guilt. Tune in for a fun, flavorful journey!

Let us know what you think.

Email Phil or Tomas at: 

thejocularpugilists@gmail.com

And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

What if the people who change the world… never meant to?

This episode dives into the unintentional cult of personality, exploring how some individuals became iconic figures simply by being true to their purpose—not by seeking fame.

We contrast purpose vs. popularity—and ask a bigger question: in an AI-driven world where there’s less we have to do, will we finally discover what we’re meant to do?

Let us know what you think.

Email Phil or Tomas at: 

thejocularpugilists@gmail.com

And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com

Before podcasts, before Spotify, before your uncle started one no one listens to… there was radio—and apparently, a whole lot of drama, stolen credit, and questionable business ethics.

In this episode of The Jocular Pugilists, we take a hilarious (and mildly educational) deep dive into the history of radio—from Nikola Tesla getting absolutely robbed, to Marconi cashing in, to how we somehow ended up here… talking into microphones like civilized lunatics.

Along the way, we cover:

•  How Tesla invented radio… and then watched someone else get rich
•  The first radio station, first commercial, and why ads were already annoying in 1922 
•  Why AM radio became your dad’s problem and FM became cool 
•  How politicians discovered radio and said, “Hey… let’s use this for that” 
•  Why podcasts are basically radio… but with fewer rules and more nonsense 

Plus: Savannah recap chaos, dolphin encounters, ghost stories, and at least one questionable excuse involving “possession” as an alibi (don’t ask).

Let us know what you think.

Email Phil or Tomas at: 

thejocularpugilists@gmail.com

And check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com