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Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy

Jokes and the Gym is where dumbbells meet dumb jokes. Hosted by comedian, certified personal trainer, and brain tumor survivor Rudy Tyburczy, this show dives into the messy overlap of comedy, health, and resilience. Each week, Rudy chats with comedians, creatives, and other people in his life about late nights, weird gigs, fitness fails, and finding balance when life throws curveballs. You’ll also hear solo episodes with updates from his ongoing brain surgery journey, reflections on recovery, and

comedy comedy interviews

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Ep. 35 - Innsider Rob Has Done Comedy (And More)...

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2024/08/27

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,...

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Ep. 34 - Chad Opitz Will Easter Egg His Way Into Your...

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2024/08/20

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 navig...

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Ep. 33 - Nitai Aleksiewicz Talks Ritual, Routine, and...

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2024/08/13

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 to...

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Ep. 32 - Is Gene Kailiuli Too Handsome for Comedy?

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2024/08/06

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 ...

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Ep. 31 - Jorah LaFleur Has Had A Whole Lot of the OCF...

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2024/07/30

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 ju...

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Ep. 30 - Devin Jones Has Burned Down His Ego

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2024/07/23

"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 ...

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Ep. 29 - Rudy Tyburczy Gets Lost at Oregon Country Fair

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2024/07/18

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 hav...

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Ep. 28 - Luke Miller in UnsportsmanLuke Conduct!

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2024/07/09

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...

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Ep. 27 - Gwen Gray Saves the Day!

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2024/07/03

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!Follow Gwen @gwen_gray_ on ig and whatnotFind me, Rudy, on ig @jokesandthegym and @rudytyburczy TikTok @j...

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Ep. 26 - Billy Wayne Davis Didn't Die During His...

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2024/06/25

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 t...

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Ep. 25 - Jessica Adel Loves Her Early Mornings

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2024/06/18

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 th...

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Ep. 24 - Seth Milstein Knows His Way Around A Tums

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2024/06/11

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...

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Ep. 23 - Bert Walpack Didn't Intend To Finish That...

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2024/06/04

In this episode of Jokes and the Gym, Rudy sits down with friend and fellow Eugene comedian, dentist Bert Walpack! We get into what it's like being a jet setting dentist, doing comedy and dental conferences all across the country. We also reflect on his time on the east coast, much of which was spent either pursuing comedy or being a D1 athlete - tune in to find out which Big Ten school he competed for!He also gives us the lowdown on his current workout routine, why he's focusing o...

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Ep. 22 - Duante Barnett Has Lego Money

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2024/05/28

You wanna learn how to be your own number one fan? Then this episode with Duante "Suitman" Barnett is just what the suitman ordered. Duante and myself dig deep into topics ranging from racial identity to intersectionality to Duante's long and varied list of accomplishments. We also chat about leg presses and legos. So there's something for everyone!**NOTICE** Duante uses some colorful language, so you might need to earmuff the kiddos, and the opinions expressed by Duante do not necessarily re...

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Ep. 21 - Jesse Hett Drank Soup For Six Weeks (And We...

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2024/05/21

Fellow Feline- and Workout-Enthusiast Jesse Hett joins me on this week’s episode of Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy. We share our deep love of (among other things) cats, the Irish and their bars, and crafting a joke that we’re proud of.A lot of this episode is just two dudes nerding out over their cats, so strap in for some hard-hitting Kitty Cat Chit Chat - which I may or may not be pitching Jesse on as our next podcast endeavor. It was great to finally chat with Jesse, though, as he wa...

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Ep. 20 - Jessica Grant Has Battled Cancer and Hecklers

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2024/05/14

In this episode, I sit down with the hilarious Jessica Grant, comedian born and raised in Humboldt County. We chat about the lack of joy of hecklers, her entry as a business owner with a green thumb, and how darn challenging the last few years have been - she's been through a lot! (But has maintained better than most would.)And yet, she has become a homeowner, started a business, and put out her debut comedy album, "Kinda Sexy". Oh yeah, she is a cancer survivor, and we get into some of the e...

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Ep. 19 - Sabrena Contreras Gets Out Her Taquitos

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2024/05/07

This is such a delightful episode with my good friend, comedian hottie Sabrena Contreras! We laugh so much from the start, talk about post-nap snacks, childhood power, and how a Velma costume helped us become friends immediately.We talk about her fresh feelings from her recent move to LA, what she appreciates about Oregon, and how she's feeling about comedy in big bad LA. We also talk about what she does to stay healthy, and to keep her body and mind as happy as possible.This woman wants to s...

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Ep. 18 - Kelly Brassbridge Has Left Some Unhealthy...

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2024/04/30

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Ep. 17 - Dan Telfer is a Boundary Boss

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2024/04/23

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Ep. 16 - Derek Sheen Funnels Horror Into Joy

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2024/04/16

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