The winter solstice is almost upon us which means warm blankets, hot chocolate, cuddling on the couch, and enjoying the company of loved ones—or at least that's what this cozy season should bring! And if it doesn’t, the Pugilists are here to introduce you to Hygge! In this edge-of-your-armchair episode, we discuss the Danish tradition of Hygge—the positives and possible negatives—of this wonderful cozy custom and reveal the secret to making a Hygge Emergency Kit to transform your living space into a Hygge haven!

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We're heading back to the 1770's Virginia where hot buttered rum and the Minuet were all the rage.  A place where you might find George Washington discussing politics with Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry.  A town where time has managed to stand still, Colonial Williamsburg. 

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Holiday stress gobbling you up?  Don’t worry - the Pugilists are here to serve up tips, holiday history, and platefuls of grateful in this uplifting Thanksgiving extravaganza! P.S. What happened to the Jocular Turkey that got into a fight? He got the stuffing knocked out of him! 

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First rule in a crisis situation, listen to this episode of the Jocular Pugilists.  OK, that's terrible advice, but it works for us.

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Wait…so you can post a video of yourself assembling Ikea furniture on youtube and not only will people watch…but you'll make a healthy passive income?  I don't know if that makes me happy or just really confused.  Let’s see if we can figure it out in this week’s edition of the Jocular Pugilists podcast. 

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Take another trip in the way back machine with our jovial hosts, to pre-colonial times in North America where you might find a home where the buffalo roam. The pugilists learn about the culture of the indigenous tribes who first settled there.

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Have you ever watched a Halloween movie without the soundtrack? Without those terrifying tunes, the film's just not all that scary anymore. Join the Boo-gilists as they unearth the truth behind these monstrous melodies and discover the spookiest spine-tinglers to play at your next Day of the Dead celebration.

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Our jocular investigators dip their toes into the dangerous TV waters to ask these questions. What are the best Jump the Shark moments? Can a TV Show Un-jump the Shark? When will Hollywood learn their TV lessons? 

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Join our jolly good Pugilists, Phil and Tomas, as they ponder what they've learned by doing 100 podcasts together. A hundred episodes of the good, the bad, and the ugly—time to celebrate!

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The Jocular Pugilists are not quite as jocular when diving deep into the death of a beloved US President and the conspiracy theories that followed.  You never know, you might be a believer too... or maybe not.

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