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The Jocular PugilistsAuthor: The Jocular Pugilists
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 opinionswhat could go wrong? They are the Jocular Pugilists. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Strange History Behind Common Superstitions
Episode 14
Wednesday, 3 December, 2025
Why do we knock on wood, fear Friday the 13th, panic over broken mirrors, or side-eye a perfectly innocent black cat?In this episode of The Jocular Pugilists, we unpack the strange, unhinged, and surprisingly logical history behind common superstitions—from Ancient Rome and pagan forests to medieval Europe and plague-ridden cities.It turns out humanity didn’t invent superstitions because we’re dumb… We did it because we were scared, broke, sick, and trying to survive.This episode explores how early humans used ritual, symbolism, and guilt to create a sense of control in an uncontrollable world—and why those habits stubbornly refuse to die, even in the age of algorithms and Wi-Fi.Expect history, psychology, dark irony, and the comforting realization that humans have always been negotiating with chaos.Let us know what you think. Email Phil or Tomas at: thejocularpugilists@gmail.comAnd check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com
