Best Rudy Tyburczy Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 84 - Birthday Highs and Lows - Ep 84 on 8.4 While Turning 42 26:11

5d ago26:11

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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 t…

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Ep. 83 - Preparing for Brain Surgery as a Tired Person 30:37

12d ago30:37

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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, doi…

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Ep. 82 - A Tale of Two Fridays - OCF and AFIB 41:34

19d ago41:34

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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. …

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Ep. 81 - That’s Fair and Knowing Your No - My OCF ‘25 Recap 1:33:22

26d ago1:33:22

1:33:22

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…

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Ep. 80 - Oregon Country Fair and Procedure Prep (And a movie review!) 33:14

1M ago33:14

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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 …

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ep. 79 - Another Neurosurgeon?!? Thank Goodness 29:32

1M ago29:32

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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 locat…

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Ep. 78 - Running the Light - Book and My Diagnosis in Review 52:21

2M ago52:21

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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, …

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Ep. 77 - I'm Done With Bodybuilding 24:59

2M ago24:59

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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…

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Ep. 76 - Did I Have a Seizure? 10:37

2M ago10:37

10:37

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 coworke…

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Ep. 75 - Shows, Sandwiches, and Sleep 11:42

2M ago11:42

11:42

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 pla…

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Ep. 74 - Kyle Kinane Revisited as He Visits Eugene! 43:52

3M ago43:52

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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 …

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Ep. 73 - Your Next Conversation, A Warm-Up, and A Possum 34:56

3M ago34:56

34:56

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…

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Ep. 72 - Me and My Mama! 22:41

3M ago22:41

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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) Satu…

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Ep. 71 - A Formula For A Great Day! (Maybe?) 24:25

3M ago24:25

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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, someth…

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Ep. 70 - QUIT TRYING! 19:30

3M ago19:30

19:30

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 Spo…

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Ep. 69 - Stop Saying THIS WORD!!! 14:52

4M ago14:52

14:52

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 …

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Ep. 68 - Ain't Nothin To It But To Do It 7:29

4M ago7:29

7:29

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. Find me, Rudy Tyburczy, on TikTok @jokesandthegym Youtube @jokesandthegym www.rudytyburczy.com …

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Ep. 67 - 90 Day Slayin Away and Tom Rhodes and Mike Richman Revisited 35:51

4M ago35:51

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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! If you're trying something new, getting past the first week is a huge accomplishment. It takes time to build new habits; consistency is key. …

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BONUS Episode! The Six Primary Movement Patterns! 17:56

4M ago17:56

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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! Fin…

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Ep. 66 - Episode of the BEAST and 90 Day Slay DAY ONE!! 31:52

4M ago31:52

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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 - …

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Ep. 65 - 90 Day Slay (Challenge) Info, along with James Island, Julia Corral, and Eve Ellenbogen!! 41:43

5M ago41:43

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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…

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Ep. 64 - 90 Challenge Stuff and Myq Kaplan Revisited 52:12

5M ago52:12

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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 …

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Ep. 63 - Talkin Trips, Oscars, and Season Two! 25:21

5M ago25:21

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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 hi…

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Ep. 62 - No Episode! 1:15

5M ago1:15

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There's no episode this week! I'm outta town! Love ya! Find me, Rudy Tyburczy, on TikTok @jokesandthegym Youtube @jokesandthegym www.rudytyburczy.com ig @jokesandthegym and @rudytyburczy and @rudyandthecats Facebook, Twitter, they also exist. I’m on them too. Email any questions or jokes or gyms to: [email protected] Thanks for stopping by!…

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Ep 61 - Oscar Predictions and Other Things! 48:37

5M ago48:37

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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 m…

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Ep. 60 - Revisiting Oregon Country Fair 50:09

6M ago50:09

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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 come…

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EP. LIX - Episode 59 Covers The Philadelphia Eagles and More! With Tess Barker, Billy Wayne Davis, Luke Miller, and Gwen Gray 48:15

6M ago48:15

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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 r…

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Ep. 58 - Two Seths and a Jessica 38:10

6M ago38:10

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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 m…

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Ep. 57 - Jessica, Jesse, and Duante 35:20

6M ago35:20

35:20

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 you…

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ep. 56 - Rudy T's Three C's 24:26

7M ago24:26

24:26

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…

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Ep. 55 - A Short Week 43:11

7M ago43:11

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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 whethe…

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ep. 54 - 3 Things I've Learned So Far as a Personal Trainer 43:45

7M ago43:45

43:45

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, a…

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Ep. 53 - New Year, New Who?? W/ Tess, Chad, and Ben 47:19

7M ago47:19

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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 re…

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Ep. 52 - 5 Goals For The New Year Or Whenever 32:02

8M ago32:02

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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 f…

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Ep. 51 - Ten Comedians Answer "What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self?" 1:24:00

8M ago1:24:00

1:24:00

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; -…

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Ep. 50 - Kyle Kinane Dangles Around 1:35:28

8M ago1:35:28

1:35:28

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…

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Ep. 49 - The Lost Braungersode (and some type of Navel Gazing) 21:29

8M ago21:29

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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 i…

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Ep. 48 - Jamie Colson Finds Peace In the Hot Tub 1:17:16

9M ago1:17:16

1:17:16

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. …

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Ep. 47 - Nathan Hart "Nothing Matters and Everyone is Important" 1:09:29

9M ago1:09:29

1:09:29

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…

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Ep. 46 - Jes Anderson Is Into Shame-Based Health 1:02:52

9M ago1:02:52

1:02:52

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 …

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Ep. 45 - Tom Rhodes Casts His Vote for Humanity 48:40

9M ago48:40

48:40

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 Antar…

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Ep. 44 - Tom Rhodes Followed His Heart To Oregon 44:09

10M ago44:09

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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 frie…

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Ep. 43 - Mike Richman Has Traveled the Country Reporting on the Portland Trail Blazers 1:21:20

10M ago1:21:20

1:21:20

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’…

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Ep. 42 - Eve Ellenbogen Makes Me Laugh a Lot 1:43:34

10M ago1:43:34

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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 dir…

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Ep. 41 - Julia Corral Treats Comedy Like a Sport 1:22:06

10M ago1:22:06

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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 w…

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Ep. 40 - James Island Studies Languages and Comedy 1:28:35

10M ago1:28:35

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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, an…

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Ep. 39 - Myq Kaplan the Sequel! The One Where Myq Discovers Exercise 1:00:54

11M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

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…

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Ep. 38 - Myq Kaplan Does Not Intend To Die 58:19

11M ago58:19

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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 s…

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Ep. 37 - Lil' Rudy Shorty Show (aka Rudy Tuesday #1) 22:00

11M ago22:00

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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 wh…

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Ep. 36 - Abhishek Kulkarni Wishes Joy Upon Us 1:36:01

11M ago1:36:01

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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 …

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