Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy

In this episode I talk about one way to approach setting the tone for the new year, and why using Marty Supreme as an example may or may not be the best way to move forward. 

Instead of goals and specifics, I talk about the benefits of choosing a single word or phrase to use a guiding light for the year ahead, and recognizing the inherent costs of choosing any word. 

Happy New Year!

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In this episode I'm talking about setting process-based goals instead of outcome goals. That is, instead of things like, "I'm gonna lose 50 pounds!", we can help ourselves more by incorporating process goals into our day to day. So like, "I'm gonna go for a walk after lunch 4-6 days a week" or "I'm gonna lift weights two or three times a week" is much more likely to help you stay on track. So check it out, and thanks for being you. You rock. Happy New Year. 

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This week's episode is just a quick check-in. I'm juggling all sorts of holiday stuff before a trip out of town to visit family, so I just wanted to say hi and remind you to be kind to yourself, and if you miss a workout or go heavy on the eggnog, that's just part of the season. So move around if you can, enjoy your time, and don't be afraid to indulge in a holiday meal or two. This time of year is often wonky, and the fact that you're even here says a lot about you. Ho ho...

In this episode, I talk about why sleep matters more than we think, how much adults actually need, and how lack of sleep affects mood, memory, creativity, workouts, and performance. I share why comedians struggle with sleep, a few simple ways to improve it, and a brief personal health update as I continue recovering and getting back into the flow of life. 

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JATG 102 - EATING FOODS. 

Here's another simple episode where I, Rudy Tyburczy - comedian, certified personal trainer and nutrition coach - offer a few straightforward guidelines and ideas to help us get our eating on track. Nothing crazy, no huge diets or super limiting rules, just basic ideas to help us feel like we're not going to war with our bodies and what we put in them. I offer tips for every day life as well as how to plan and prepare for the unpredictability of it all. 

I cover whole foods vs. super processed, pr...

In the new format of the pod (the JATG 101 series), I'll be chatting about one main topic each week and how we can use it to improve our lives as comics, people, or whatever else we are! 

Today's topic - walking! Gosh I love the stuff and I lay out the reasons why, some of the bennies, how you can incorporate it into your life, and how it might be helpful for us comics and creative types. 

Plus I give a walking challenge - go for a walk every day this week! Bonus points - le...

I hit 100 episodes and take stock of why showing up weekly matters more than perfection; how a seizure, brain surgery, and an AFib ablation reshaped my training and my comedy; and why tiny, consistent reps beat heroic bursts. I share gratitude for listeners, guests, and the YMCA community, plus a simple health-first workflow that got me back to the gym. I talk about what the future of the pod and my personal training will hold, how adjusting goals is necessary, and the problem with perfection. Oh, and if you need a nudge: something > nothing.

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In Ep. 99, I catch up with comedian Myq Kaplan about making his new special, Rini, and how collaborating with his partner shifted his process from “just get the laugh” to “get the truth and the laugh.” We trace that evolution from Edinburgh reps and Rini’s note-taking to their “blooming → pruning → harvest” workflow, plus how shared ideas (and producer credits) actually happen in a real relationship. 

We also talk health and how that looks for him as a comedian in the Big Apple: Myq’s Manhattan walk-everywhere lifestyle, High Line laps, the Oura ring’s sleep traps, and practical tweaks li...

In this episode, I’m joined once again by the delightful Myq Kaplan to talk about his new special “Rini” (out November 19 on the Blonde Medicine YouTube channel), his year of creative growth, and what he’s learned from diving into acting with his partner Rini. We get into how acting became less “mystical” and more playful, how exercises like switching emotional choices cracked things open, and how those tools feed back into stand-up. From there we zoom out into the philosophy of comedy: process over product, finding joy in the “now show” (not just the 20 minutes on stage), treating life an...

I’m back on stage and back in rhythm. Halloween cover show on Friday, Double Entendre on Saturday—two months running as freestyle champ—and my first 30-minute walk since brain surgery. I share how beta blockers changed the feel of performing, why I might add freestyle to my act, my fast-approaching return to personal training at the Y, and a big 2026 goal: developing Tumor Humor for Edinburgh Fringe. 

PLUS! I include a couple clips from the shows this weekend so you can judge my abundantly average skills for yourself!

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This week, I’m talking about what it feels like to get back into comedy after brain surgery and an ablation, Brain Tumor Awareness Week, and how I’m feeling about returning to work soon. I did two shows this weekend — one for a cancer benefit and another at Bleepin’ Funny — and they both went great…except for the part where an entire table of women walked out mid-set (don’t worry, there’s a clip).

I also share a few updates about my recovery — the weird silent migraines after my ablation, learning to prioritize sleep (I got nine hours las...

I saw the movie Shelby Oaks, written and directed by Chris Stuckman! He's a youtube movie review guy, so it was cool to see him get his shot at making a movie. Was it great? I dunno...listen to find out what I think!

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Hey friends, it’s Rudy. This week marks one week since my heart ablation, and I’m happy to say I haven’t had an AFib episode since. I talk about what the procedure was like, some hospital stuff, and how it feels to finally give myself permission to slow down without guilt. But what I lack in heart chaos, I make up for in a rather chaotic episode: ablation, books, tv shows, and a Portland Trail Blazer/western conference NBA season preview.

I’ve also been deep into some really good books - It’s Not You by Dr...

As I'm about to get a pulsed field catheter ablation in my heart, I check in and talk about making choices in the interest of health and rest. Quick episode, thanks for stopping by!

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I saw One Battle After Another twice (empty house vs packed crowd) and it hit harder on rewatch. Here’s my spoiler-free review and my (almost) definitive PTA ranking (all 10 films) from a guy who just loves watching movies. 

Honestly, upon a full PTA rewatch, my number 4 movie has leapfrogged into the number 2 position. Other than that, they're all the same.

 Drop your PTA Top 3 in the comments and tell me where this lands for you.
 —Rudy | Jokes & the Gym Goes to the Movies
 #PTA #PaulThomasAnderson #MovieReview #FilmRankings

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I’m back with a weekend of bars and big screens. I start off with reflections and a clip or two from the freestyle round I won at Double Entendre (shoutout Lexy for keeping Eugene’s scene lively), and yes—my mom and her friends sat front row at a very dirty show where one of them yelled something that would otherwise be inappropriate to yell in public, which became one of my three freestyle words. 

I share a teaser from my new chat with Myq Kaplan about Rini, the special he co-wrote with his partner, Rini. 

The...

In this bonus mini-episode, I celebrated being cleared to drive again post brain surgery by treating myself to a $5 Tuesday showing of Him. There were only three of us in the theater, and honestly, I can see why. The movie was a strange, muddled football-horror mashup that never quite came together.

I talk about why it didn’t work for me—the random football scenes, the lack of story until the final act, and the lead’s tiny little brain scar (which I couldn’t help comparing to my own 12-inch post-surgery horseshoe MONSTER scar). I also riff a b...

This week I get personal for AFib Awareness Month: how a house-call "huh" turned into an AFib diagnosis, what AFib actually is, the warning signs people miss, and the small, daily choices that have helped me, and could help you. Human, useful, and a little funny—because hearts shouldn’t be freestyling all the time.

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91 weeks in a row. Today I talk about balancing brain and heart (literally and figuratively), how “too much time” can scramble priorities, and my plan to hit 100 episodes before a December reset. Plus a divorce double-feature: The Roses (dark, funny ego battle) and Splitsville (modern, messy, hilarious). Cinema healing, with snacks.

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In this 90th episode, I check in on where I’m at—a month out from brain surgery and a month away from my next significant heart procedure. I talk about how hoodie weather, football season, and a steady diet of alien shows are helping me appreciate the little things. I share how I’m shifting my approach to training and recovery, celebrate 90 straight weeks of Rudy Tuesdays, look ahead to bringing back interviews while still enjoying these personal solo riffs, and give an under-appreciated Paul Rudd recommendation. 

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On this (slightly late) episode I dive into my recent time on the circuit - the doctor's circuit! While I've been going to more appointments than shows, I also talk about doing my first comedy set since surgery - just 17 days after getting my head sliced open! 

I bookend with some surprises, starting with those that my cats have brought me, and ending with the pleasant surprise of being nominated for Best Comedian in Eugene, which brings a deep sense of appreciation.

It's filled with updates, gratitude, and a reminder to hold things gently while f...

This episode goes deep into the three nights I spent in the hospital throughout the experience of my craniotomy. I talk about getting there at 5:30AM, surgery at 8 (what I remember of it), my 8 hours waiting for an ICU room (and the barf bags that came with it), one night in the ICU, my racy initial interaction with my OT, and two nights in my room on the neuro floor. 

Overall, I had a good experience, and I'm thankful to have received such comprehensive and coordinated care throughout my time at Riverbend. 

I'm also still re...

I hopped on the mic for a short check-in—my first episode since coming home from brain surgery. I talk about the scar, my 21 head staples, my wobbly sleep schedule, and share some of what recovery has looked like almost two weeks out. I share updates from my surgeon, my PA Tom (not to be confused with Tommy the Tumor), and the pathology report (grade 2 astrocytoma), plus a bit about what’s next with follow-ups and care.

I also thank my mom, friends, and everyone who’s supported me through the hospital and at home—it’s meant a to...

Episode 86 – “A Letter to My Future Self” was recorded in the two days leading up to my brain surgery — the one where Tommy the Tumor finally gets 86’d. I look back on the long road to diagnosis, from years of strange symptoms and a missed MRI to finally learning that Tommy had been squatting in my right frontal lobe for who knows how long.

I share Jeff’s legendary “table story” from our Korean comedy days, when the mic went out and I laid down on the bar to finish my set, and how it mirrors lying down on the surg...

For my 42nd birthday, I turned my backyard into a live podcast-slash-bingo hall-slash-pre-surgery pep rally. Over 60 friends, neighbors, comedy pals, and YMCA folks showed up to eat, laugh, win creatine, and watch me forget Laura’s name for the eleventy-first time. "Blame Tommy!!"

Instead of the full, chaotic raw audio (karaoke mic + summer evening chatter), I pulled some of my favorite moments: Mo’s heartfelt Country Fair story, regular reminders to rest, my brief cryptid-related brain glitch, and a surprisingly tender reflection on what I’ll thank Tommy the Tumor for before we part ways.

It was...

Episode 84 Recap: aka 42 is the Answer

So, apparently the answer to life, the universe, and everything… is: a brain tumor, a cat named Milk, and a birthday bingo prize basket with Desitin and creatine in it.

This wasn’t the morning I hoped for. After months of navigating this whole brain tumor diagnosis, I met with a lawyer and found out I missed the statute of limitations to take legal action by three months. Three months too late to hold the ENT accountable for missing the tumor on my 2020 MRI. It was a gut...

Hey friends. This one’s coming to you tired. Real tired. Didn’t sleep great, and apparently that hits extra hard when you’ve got a brain tumor named Tommy squatting in your right frontal lobe. But we’re here, we’re honest, and we’re warming up—literally and metaphorically.

This week I talk about easing back into comedy after my seizure in June, doing my first set at Bleepin’ Funny and Tim’s birthday. It felt good. Weird, but good. I'm getting ready for my own birthday party and first-ever live podcast on 8/4, and realizing that rest, kindnes...

This week, I walk you through two wildly different Fridays: one full of joy, the other full of deflation. First, I reflect on my incredible day at Oregon Country Fair—hosting hip hop acts, crushing a surprise comedy set, vibing with strangers at Spirit Tower, getting clean at the Ritz sauna, and locking eyes with the perfect Phoenix Rising cookie. I was feeling present, energized, and connected to the chaos and beauty of it all.

And then… the other Friday hit. I went in for a cardioversion—hoping to reset my heart out of AFib before my upcomi...

Hey everybody, welcome back to Jokes and the Gym. This week’s episode is all about my Oregon Country Fair 2025 adventure.

This year was the full Fair experience: beautiful, chaotic, exhausting, magical. I went in prepared—literal farmer’s carries all year to get ready to haul my gear—and even that didn’t cover everything.

It was full of those human moments: old friends pitching in to carry bags, new friends chatting over tofu breakfast, kids laughing at my name because of Ice Age. Sharing a laugh in a nude sauna. I got to host shows...

Hey friends! Welcome to Episode 80 of Jokes and the Gym—80 weeks straight, baby! Can you believe it? Well, do. This one’s a check-in about life lately. (And a bonus movie review!)

I talk about navigating my AFib (cardioversion coming up where they’ll zap my heart back into rhythm) and this new brain tumor diagnosis—good ol’ Tommy the Tumor hanging out in my right frontal lobe. Turns out a lot of my struggles with fatigue, mood, and focus might not just be “getting older.” Thanks, Tommy. It’s wild learning this stuff and trying to give myself some...

This week on the pod, I talk through my latest neurosurgery consult—because apparently nothing brings people together quite like a brain tumor. I share what it was like meeting with a highly recommended neurosurgeon here in Eugene. We talk about how she and her team gave me way more confidence in the process, what we learned about the tumor's location in the right frontal lobe, and the real talk about personality changes, impulse control, and my lifelong struggle with multitasking.

I also get into my history of concussions (shout out to my teenage basketball self for ta...

In episode 78, I review Sam Tallent’s “Running the Light”—one chapter per day—as my own life spirals into a week of medical revelations. A hybrid book review and personal reflection, I weave the story of fictional burnout Billy Ray Schaeffer with my own diagnosis of a low-grade glioma, sharing green room memories, popcorn threesomes, and the deep, weird love of comedy, and the burning ball of light that is Sam Tallent. Featuring backstage tales, heartfelt tributes, and punchlines about brain tumors, this one’s a doozy.

“You listen to your body. I listen to you.”

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Episode 77 – “Greasing the Groove (with Frostner)”

Hey friends, it’s Rudy—and Frostner chiming in too. She starts with a purr. Mmm. This week I reflected on my early gym days, starting out in high school with workout buddies, chasing gains, reading Flex Magazine, and loving the world of bodybuilding. But I’m realizing how much that culture also fed into body dysmorphia and a mindset that wasn’t always healthy.

After my recent health scare at the Y, I’ve been shifting gears. I’m exploring Pavel’s “grease the groove” method—short, frequent movements...

Hey, it’s Rudy. Episode 76 is short and not exactly sweet—I wanted to share something important that happened to me last week. While working out at the Y (where I also work), I fainted after a heavy set of incline bench press. One minute I was standing up from the bench, the next I was on a stretcher being wheeled out of the gym in front of coworkers and clients I care about.

Turns out, I have a mass on my brain. Apparently, it’s been there since at least 2020, though I had no idea. This comes...

This past week felt like a full-on comedy festival in Eugene. I hosted a little Korean reunion with friends from all over—Canada, Baltimore, Korea—and we packed in seven shows across six days, including some with Kyle Kinane. It was beautiful, busy, and beyond fun. I got to see my hometown through their eyes, which reminded me how charming this place really is.

In this episode, I reflect on what it means to be a good host (and how hosting 40-something-year-old men feels a lot like a dime-store version of The Bachelor), the joy of connection, and...

This week, as Kyle pops by Eugene to perform at Olsen Run Comedy Club, we revisit Kyle's appearance on ep 50 of Jokes AND the Gym. We talk soft bones, strong cats, gym anxiety, and why sometimes "everything's fine and I'm sad."

Kyle opens up about the battle between winter blues and dumbbells, how pull-up bars became elaborate clothes hangers, and why he prefers slobs on the treadmill to beasts on the bench. We swap stories about cats that regulate your nervous system and the weird joy of just dangling.

We also get into:

My Summary:

Dude episode 73 rocked! I talked about Jefferson Fisher's Book titled The Next Conversation(I READ A BOOK!!), eliminating hurdles from being in the way of getting shiznit done, and also am visited repeatedly by a friendly possum! It's wild! Also I talk about a religious experience I had while watching Final Destination, I give you my go-to warm up routine (ANYONE CAN DO IT - EVEN YOUUUU), and the possum and I fall in love! So check it out!  

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This very special Mother’s Day episode of Jokes and the Gym features my mom, Froydis — a Norwegian-born, bread-baking, pool-loving powerhouse with a hug that can fix your day.

We chat about how community and movement keep her happy and healthy — from arthritis-friendly water classes and spontaneous singalongs to her competitive (but still fun) Saturday dominoes crew. Froydis reflects on aging, the value of strength training, and how laughter became more central in her life through her kids. Rudy and Froydis also reminisce about high school football, Eagles fandom, and zombie shows, all while celebrating the love and le...

This episode’s less of a “how-to” and more of a “how I tried” to have a good day—and somehow it worked. I unpack what made my yesterday great and offer a loose blueprint for making your own days a little less “drag-myself-through-it” and a little more “okay-that-was-kinda-nice.”

I talk about building a day with a plan, a little productivity, something pleasant, and if we’re lucky, some purpose. We hit on energy management, ADHD weirdness, adjusting to adjustment disorder, fart metaphors, rejection resilience, breathwork tips, and why hitting golf balls aft...

This week, I get into some of the real stuff—talking about comedy, mental health, and why it’s so important to feel safe when you’re sharing your story (especially when half your brain is screaming, "Why are we doing this again?").

I dig into setting boundaries, managing your energy without feeling like you’re letting everyone down, and how the Spoon Theory basically describes my Tuesday mornings. We also talked about why it’s important to find the givers in your life—the people who fill you up instead of draining you like Todd the Energy Vampi...

What is up my friends? This week on Jokes and the Gym, I get a little personal. I opened up about some of life’s challenges (spoiler: feelings were felt), and why communication is basically the kettlebell swing of human connection—awkward at first, but powerful once you commit to it. And I challenge YOU to stop saying a certain word and see how it changes your freakin life.

I talk about the importance of saying what you mean, letting people in (even when you’d rather hide in a hoodie), and showing up for each other with a...

Hey Frandz! This is another short episode!

In it, I sing to George Michael, living or dead, talk about taking care of yourself, tell you a wrestling joke, and wish you happy dumpin! 

Enjoy, write a review, tell your friends! 

Work out. Feel Good. Be Funny.

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Hey! We're checkin in with the 90 Day Slayers and we also revisit our chats with host of Locked On Blazers Mike Richman, and the Colossus of Rhodes Tom Rhodes!!

In the ep, here is a number of things we cover!

In this BONUS EPISODE of Jokes and the Gym, we're discussing the Six Primary Movement Patterns! What a treat!

And they are:

SQUAT

HINGE 

LUNGE

PUSH

PULL

CARRY

Listen to get the audio experience of talking about why these patterns rock and how knowing them will give you ETERNAL WORKOUTS FOR EVERLASTING LIFE FOREVER AND EVER!!! ETERNAL LIFE, YALL!

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Here we go baby!! This is the start of the 90 Day Slay! Episode of the BEAST!! Yeahhh!!

This episode is just me, your host, Rudy Tyburczy, comedian and certified personal trainer, so buckle up, busters! Listen to this if you're one of my fellow Slayers, or if you wanna hear more about what we're gonna do in this 90 Day Challenge to get to feelin - and maybe even lookin - like our tippy top shape, come 90 days from now. 

I also share what I find most challenging about the gym, my thoughts on the No F...

Hiya! Here we're discussing more info about the upcoming 90 Day Slay! Challenge that we're starting on April 1st! Already have a lot of participants, so reach out if you're looking to join! I'll send you a sample weekly checklist and the intake questionnaire if you wanna think about it - no pressure either way!

Oh, and did I mention it's FREE! Yeah, all you have to do is put your best effort forth (or not, really, it's up to you), and be willing to be on the podcast a time or two. 

It's basically just t...

In this ep I talk about the upcoming 90 day Challenge that I'm leading (and participating in!), with spots that are filling up fast! As a certified personal freakin trainer, I'll offer workouts, coaching, regular check-ins, and a bunch of other fun and not lame stuff! For free! You just gotta be willing to be on the pod a bit, and stick it frickin out for 90 whole days. Anyways, listen up if you wanna know more! Or email jokesandthegym@gmail.com !

And listen up if you wanna hear parts of my chat with Myq Kaplan sprinkled throughout! He...

In this episode of 'Jokes and the Gym', Rudy Tyburczy (that's me) shares his experiences from a recent trip (to the home of the omelette - Denver), reflects on the Oscars (they were fine), family time, and the joy of reconnecting with his cats (better than the Oscars). He discusses the importance of community, the role of comedy in his life, and his journey as a personal trainer. Rudy also explores the impact of AI on creativity and invites listeners to join him in a fitness journey for season two of the podcast. Thanks for writing most of this...

There's no episode this week! I'm outta town! Love ya!

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On this week’s episode, after discussing my joke- and gym-filled weekend, I’m eschewing the gym for the  movie theater! Having finally viewed all ten best picture nominees, I dive into my love for movies and the Oscars, breaking down my rankings of all ten, and sharing my predictions for some of my fave categories in writing, acting, directing and more. Will I get any predictions right?? Who cares! But check em out all the same.

We’ll also talk about the emotional pull of great films, the artistry behind contenders like Wicked and The Substance, what ol...

This week, I'm dusting off my tie-dye and taking you on a nostalgia trip to the Oregon Country Fair! As I've just completed this year's application for Fair, I'm reminiscing about past OCF performances – yes, there were awkward silences and jokes about patchouli that face-planted. But that's comedy! And there's so much more to love about doing comedy in such a unique environment where you really have no idea what's going to happen. 

I even get sentimental reflecting on past Fair chats with guests (from episodes 30-33) Jorah, Devin, Nitai, and Eugene. Join us for laughs, lessons, and...

Go Birds and Welcome to the podcast! In Episode 59 happening right after Sooper Bowl 59, I revisit conversations with three wonderful guests, with a guest spot from a former guest and Eagles fan Tess Barker talking about the origin and roots of her Eagles fandom. 

We also chat with comics Gwen Gray, Luke Miller, and Billy Wayne Davis in an episode resembling a opener-feature-headliner comedy show, at least in theory. But in actuality it happens in your earholes or kitchen or whatever. Topics we cover are:

Not putting so much pressure on everything

Not w...

On this week's show I talk about some stuff and things and then I revisit final questions with three talented folks - Bert Walpack, Seth Milstein, and Jessica Adel! 

Here's some of the things we talk about in the episode!

Movies

Careers

Expectations

Schedules

Seasons

Saying No

Super Bowl

Shame

Being a Fan

Being Self-Aware

Bombing onstage

Booze

And more!

I'm digging the format with the solo intro for 10...

We're chuggin right along and this week we're revisiting some riveting chats with Jessica Grant, Jesse Hett, and Duante Barnett! A few fellow west coast comics, we check out what they have learned in their respective time doing comedy.
Topics we cover include:
-Rest Days 
-Bumps and Bruises
-Using Notes
-Having Fun
-Getting on the Road
-Treating yourself like a Star
-The Surprising % of Americans who lift weights
-More than comedy?
-And more!
I'm loving checking in on these episodes with three guests and seeing what we stir u...

On this solo episode of Jokes and the Gym, these are some of the topics we (I) cover!

Short Weeks

Multiple Gyms

Planet Fitness Ads

My 3 C’s of Communication

Comfortable

Working out In Korea

Gym Nemesis

Confident

Working out where you work

Weaving together passions

Training is Teaching

Curious

Thanks for listening. I’m so tired today but happy to be here!

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This week has really snuck up on me, and life keeps on lifin. And still, we podcast. We are happy to podcast, and we planned for podcast. 

And in this week's podcast, we talk about the value of mentors (I even got to chat with someone whose work I've admired and learned from for a while), how scheduling and planning can be a game changer, and whether or not I'm doing much of it while filming my "Exercise of the Day" video series on TikTok and IG.

And then I revisit three guests - Dan T...

Howdy yall! I'm Rudy Tyburczy and I put the personal in personal trainer! So come along and listen up as I share three of the things I've learned so far in my first couple months on the job as a personal trainer. 

I'm learning every day, and I can't wait to keep learning more. Tune in to hear what I have to say about how communication, connection, and consistency can help me be a better trainer, comedian, and just a decent human. 

And stick around to revisit parts of three wonderful conversations with Sanjay Manaktala, Is...

What sentence did I say to change the trajectory of my entire year? And how can picking something to focus on throughout the year can give shape and meaning to otherwise arbitrary periods of time?

In this year-ender of Jokes and the Gym (53 straight weeks!!), I wax poetic about goals, gaining reflection, setting intention for the year, and other really hilarious stuff. I wonder how self-talk influences identity, ponder the notion of becoming a clean comedian, and overall just try to pump myself up for the new year. What a riot!

I also re-listen to...

In this solo episode of Jokes and the Gym, your host Rudy Tyburczy (the guy writing this) chats about staying mentally and physically healthy during the holidays, balancing obligations and joy, being a good host and guest, and shares 5 things he'd like to improve upon in the new year. So tune in and let us know what you'd like to improve - thanks for stopping by, and here's to a delightful holiday season!

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This is the first of what will be a series of episodes where I compile responses to the question I ask to end each of my episodes, "What advice would you give your early comedy self?"

Hear what:

-Brian Netzel (@thebriannetzel) would tell his early comedy self to put down;

-Albert Escobedo (@albertmescobedo) has learned he doesn't need as much of;

-Leigh Anne Jasheway (accidentalcomic.com) doesn't need to focus on;

-Turner Sparks (@turnersparks) learned about what an audience wants far too late;

-Laura Sanders (@yaylaurasanders) wishes...

In this the 50th (!!) episode of Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy, I am delighted to chat with my friend, the hilarious, the prolific, the hardest working man in his house, Kyle Kinane.

In this convo, notorious non-worker-outer Kyle asks about ways to start and maintain motivation for working out, even if you don’t have a gym membership or very much fancy equipment. Stick around to hear what no-equipment two-exercise workout routine designed to improve strength and energy piqued Kyle’s interest. 

And as a new cat dad, Kyle introduces us to his beaut...

For this episode, I reflect on the amazing conversation I had with Matt Braunger recently. Matt is a hilarious comedian with multiple albums and podcasts over the years, and we had a wonderful conversation talking about comedy, how he stays healthy, and so much more!

But you won't be hearing any of it.

Because I messed up the recording. I fumbled it. When I played it back, I had not recorded any of his audio. And so we won't be listening to that conversation. Sorry about that. Instead, it's just me talking for a little...

Jokes! Gym! Jamie! Colson!

In this engaging conversation, my fellow comedian Jamie Colson shares her experiences with pets, fitness, comedy, and hot tubs! From the challenges of cohabitating with a dog and cat to her fitness journey involving Pokemon Go, Jamie's humor comes through as she discusses her love for hot tubs and the comfort they bring. 

Our conversation also touches on personal growth, learning new skills, and the culinary challenges she faces, particularly with cooking eggs.  We also share a bit about our recent body swap performance, which had been a long-time goal of mi...

Nathan! Hart! This conversation with Eugene comedian Nathan Hart, upon his return from more than a month on the road across the States during this wild election, was a great opportunity to hear about what brings us together more than what divides us. For Nathan, that's comedy. Hear about election night in Nashville, or Friday at The Fest in Florida, from the voice of a comic who's doing whatever he can to find opportunities to do standup. 

Hear how Planet Fitness can be a haven on the road, and just what he did to stay fresh in h...

Jes Anderson is a comedian and mom and human in Seattle! I had a delightful time talking with her. She discusses the balance between her day job and comedy, her experience in a comedy competition, and the driving factors behind picking up that first mic.

A former crossfit coach and gym manager, she talks about some crossfit misconceptions, and her current relationship with the gym, which she enters three times a week and even uses a heavy piece of equipment in. She shares some of her secrets for tricking herself into exercising, and how exercise has changed...

Hey everybody! We got another Tom Rhodes banger this week! Tom and I got cut off early last week so he offered to have another chat, even though the last one was great. What a guy. If you’re not familiar with Tom Rhodes, he’s had an epic comedy career: he’s hosted and starred in TV shows, toured the globe, performed on every continent (except Antarctica), and is the host of a long-running podcast (“Tom Rhodes Smart Camp”). He’s also a dear friend who has met my mother and with whom I share a love of Ja Rule.  Duration: 00:48:40

In this conversation, I'm happy to speak with the legendary Tom Rhodes! He tours all over the globe, has a successful podcast - Tom Rhodes Smart Camp - and has had specials and albums spanning platforms and decades. Tom and I have known each other for a while, and he's always been such positive influence on me and my comedy life, and just as a friend.

Tom and I discuss his time as an international comedian, and whether that was something he set out to become or not. We also dive into what brought him to Oregon...

Welcome to the NBA season, everybody! As we start real NBA games this week, I check in with Portland Trail Blazers podcaster and former Oregonian NBA beat writer Mike Richman!

Mike Richman! Life! Blazers! Hoops! Kids! Podcasts! Those are some of the things we talk about on this episode of Jokes and the Gym. I’ve listened to, read, and watched Mike’s work for about the last decade or so, in a viewership that spans continents. I’ve been on his podcast once or twice as well, and I was truly delighted when he agreed to be on...

This is one of those conversations that when I listened back, I laughed just as hard as when I was having the conversation with this week’s guest, Eve Ellenbogen! Eve and I go back to our days in Korea, which we revisit - and hear how this now-Austin-based comic viewed our dynamic back in Seoul years.

Also, I’m just gonna say it, this is a much dirtier episode than most. Might wanna earmuff the little ones hear and there, haha. Eve also touches on a previous assault that she experienced, just so you know. Our conv...

Julia Corral! Portland! In this episode of Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy, I sit down with fellow 41er and comedian Julia Corral, who shares her experience going from a day job to pursuing comedy full-time in Portland. Julia discusses her type A personality, the balance of urgency and relaxation in the Pacific Northwest, and her involvement with Kickstand Comedy. She reflects on her growth in comedy, her journey to sobriety, and the impact of alcohol on her personality. Our conversation also touches on spirituality (and how much of a hippie Julia is), communication in relationships, and the...

Hi Friends! James Island is a Canadian comedian and YouTuber who I met in Korea and we sit down to catch up and talk about everything from his recent move to Montreal to the nuances of stand-up comedy. We dive deep into the challenges of navigating a new city, the impact of language on humor, and the importance of cultural sensitivity in comedy, and just in life. The weird origins of bland food even makes an appearance. It's a fun-filled episode with plenty of laughs, personal stories (we hear about Rudy's first ever open mic in Korea!), and insights...

This is the second of two episodes with Myq Kaplan as a guest, as our conversation was so vast it requires two full episodes on their ownsies. It was such a great convo, and in this episode we chat more about navigating a multitude of choices, including all of the jokes he has ever written. Hint! It involves doing the smallest unit of work possible, unit by unit.

We chat about his forays into musical comedy - and you will even hear a song he has made about two topics we chat about: Art and Monetization! We...

Myq Kaplan is a delightful comedian, podcaster, and library-goer! He has multiple specials out there in the world, with more on the way, and he is this week’s guest on Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy. 

For never having had a conversation (with each other), I would say this conversation was a success! We get into the origins of his unique name spelling, how gratitude makes its way into Myq’s life, what Jack Lemmon-inspired line he often uses to start the day, reasons why he appreciates the French language, how to cling more lightly to th...

Thanks for checking out this week's episode! It's a little different today, because it's just me - Rudy Tyburczy.

I actually just recorded a delightful podcast with an hilarious comedian who you probably know and love, but I didn't want to rush it out. 

So for this week, I made a shorter solo episode, in which I give some life updates, talk about what's coming up, discuss group fitness classes, and share some of my hopes for myself and others. It's actually a good listen!

(And it's only like 20 minutes, which feels good s...

Comedian and visual artist (and my good friend!) Abhishek Kulkarni joins me on episode 37 of Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy to catch up after his return from yet another art residency (and more!) in Maine. From clueless townsfolk to Mister Rogers in roller skates, Abhishek has quite a few stories to tell. I love hearing Abhi's questions, and how he attempts to blur the lines between science and art.

We also dive deep into his physical and mental health, and how he has dealt with those aspects throughout his life. Growing up in a place...

Check out Rudy and Rob from The Innsiders on this week’s edition of Jokes and the Gym. This episode feels half like two old friends catching up and half like a promo for one of those friends’ podcasts, The Innsiders. We spend a fair amount of time chatting about our travels, as the two of us have both traveled at length across the globe. We talk about our time in Korea, and successes that our friends have found after their time in the RoK. 

We connect on our shared love of early bedtimes, severely limit...

In another movie-heavy episode of Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy, my guest Chad Opitz and I talk about many things comedy as well as our love for movies and what it’s like for him living in a place that embraces movies. Chad discusses his move to LA, why he did it, some classic character actor stories, and what series starring Billy Bob Thornton you can find him in as an Easter Egg (it’s somewhere in season 4…).

Big ideas in this episode are finding joy in comedy, as well as how to navigate anxiety in the...

In my 4th of 4 conversations with fellow Oregon Country Fair (OCF) folk, I speak with psychedelic facilitator, spoken word performer, and Whitebird Clinic team member Nitai Alekseiwicz. We have a delightful conversation whose theme seems to be around making distinctions among our actions. 

We talk about how to really grok it, the difference between routine and ritual, being prepared versus being ready (and why one of them might not cut it), and some of the joys and pains of living in a town the size of ours.

In her work with psilocybin, we discuss respecting t...

In another wide-reaching conversation with one of my fellow Oregon Country Fair performers/comedians, Gene Kailiuli joins Jokes and the Gym with me, Rudy Tyburczy, this week to discuss not only our OCF experiences, but comedy in Eugene, seeing our names in "lights", coping mechanisms, and how his aggressively Hawaiian name confuses people.

We dive deep into our Fair experiences, including the Art of the Empanada, happy heckling during his set, and a wet and wild show which we bumped into each other at, while watching Reggie Watts along with hundreds of other nude, flappin attendees. Tune...

Thanks for checking out this delightful episode of Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy, today with my guest Jorah LaFleur! She and I have connected through Oregon Country Fair, where we're both part of the Spoken Word Camp, where she's been a mainstay for years. 

In this convo, we recap our respective 2024 fairs and dish on what we've learned, she shares some hacks for fair prep and survival, and we both talk about what we'd like to feel/see/do more of next time around. 

It's also just a gigglefest, as we coin our mo...

"If we can create that magic at fair, we can bring it back in the real world and make sure everybody feels safe, accepted, and loved." 

In this heartfelt and laughter-filled episode of Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy, my guest Devin Jones and I take a sprawling conversation through Devin's life in Oregon and growing up at Oregon Country Fair, his biggest bomb as a comedian, and how he tries to honor the ones he's lost over the years. 

You'll also get Devin's top tips for dealing with fair vibes, what unusual sport De...

In this special Oregon Country Fair episode of Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy, I’ll take you on a circuitous path to wonderful Veneta, Oregon, home of the world famous Oregon Country Fair, a multi-day festival in the woods (think Woodstock meets Ren Faire with so much more), which this year celebrated it’s 55th year in existence!

My guest this week…is me! I talk about OCF to open the show, and then you’ll hear from be BEFORE fair, and then you’ll hear me AFTER fair, too! Kinda fun to have th...

In this episode, newly re-Portlanded comedian Luke Miller and host Rudy Tyburczy chat about a bunch of fun topics including goatees, seat belts, Luke’s “x-factor”, and we might even uncover a wrestling rumor or two, so hold onto your turnbuckles!

We discuss Luke’s recent surgery and changes he’s made, his aversion to traditional gyms, and how he likes to get in the zone before a show. As two former/current(?) athletes, Luke and Rudy get to talk shop about experiences in athletics and accessing flow state. How do you get into it?

Luk...

This is a delightful and hilarious conversation I had with fellow Eugene comedian, Gwen Gray! She wears many hats, and we have a wonderful time talking about everything from moviemaking (she does that) to triathlons (does those) to comedy (does that too). 

As she starts working on a freaking MOVIE over the summer, we release this episode! Rock on, Gwen! 

Thanks for checking it out!

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Hey folks! On this episode of Jokes and the Gym, renowned comedian and podcaster Billy Wayne Davis (@billywaynedavis) and I (@rudytyburczy) chat all things comedy and working out. Well, not all things, but a lot of things! BW drops so much info on ya from the start of this podcast, so smash that play button yall. 

A former collegiate athlete and current headlining comedian, Billy Wayne talks traps comics fall into at different parts of their journey, how to avoid them, and what it takes to make it through a tour with your mind, body, and bank a...

Jessica Adel is one of those friends that just lights me up, and I think you can really feel that from both of us in this conversation, which just so happens to be on episode 25 of Jokes and the Gym! 

As a talented writer and performer, she’s one of those people who’s just like, suspiciously good at everything. Writing, directing, singing, acting, are just a few of the amazing talents she has. And she's written dozens of episodes of tv shows, so she knows her way around a joke. 

In this wide-reaching conversation, Jessic...

This was a really honest and fun conversation with my good friend Seth Milstein, Eugene comedian and dad. We talk about a whole host of topics, starting with some movie chat and a lot about his process of recovery. He has a podcast, Hope Fiends, where he talks with others in recovery and I’m grateful for his candid and joyful communication in this conversation. 

We get into his role with Eugene’s new comedy club, Olsen Run Comedy Club, and how a club can impact a comedy ecosystem, and how he is able...