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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

All Episodes

10:11

JATG 145 - You Can't Do It All Today

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2026/10/06

Ever look at your completely full yard debris bin, look back at the yard, and then wonder if you did anything at all? That's where I'm at this week and I'm talkin about it. I chat about having a bunch of dreams and goals, constantly working towards them, and yet still feeling like the big picture hasn't changed much at all. We can't do everything today, my friends, but we can do a few small things consistently and let that be enough for now. Support me and the pod with Buy Me a Coffee! ...

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10:01

JATG 144 - You Have to Be on Your Own List

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2026/09/29

Sometimes life gets really full—even with good stuff. Friends, family, relationships, creative projects, shows, workouts, all the things we actually want to be doing. But if we’re not careful, we can give so much of ourselves away that there’s nothing left in the tank. This week I’m talking about putting on your own oxygen mask (life jacket?) first, taking care of the basics, and remembering that you have to show up for yourself if you want to show up well for everybody else. Also, apparently...

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11:31

JATG 143 - Some Stuff Can Wait

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2026/09/22

I’ve got a lot of things I’m excited about right now—writing projects, comedy, fitness, putting together shows, growing my business, and trying to be a good boyfriend, son, brother, and friend. But I can’t do all of it today, and neither can you. In this episode, with some assistance from Prue and her post-poo zoomies, I talk about deciding what actually matters today, taking care of the basic things that help us feel human, and finding one small step that moves something forward. I also shar...

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12:11

JATG 142 - When Life Starts Lifing

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2026/09/16

Today didn’t unfold exactly how I planned. Between supporting my mom through a procedure, navigating workers in the house, liberating a cat, recording this podcast and trying to get my workout in, everything got a little bunched up. So, I’m talking about staying flexible when life starts lifing, having backup plans, finding different ways to care for yourself, and remembering that showing up is enough for now. Support me and the pod with Buy Me a Coffee! The pod stays free no matter what thou...

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JATG 141 - You Don't Have To Be An Expert

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2026/09/08

This week I’m recording from the new place after a long, fun Labor Day that included friends, a little outdoor stand-up, and a reminder that you don’t have to be an expert to do something that excites you. I talk about creativity, comedy, filmmaking, curiosity, and why sometimes you just have to do the damn thing. We’re all figuring it out as we go—and maybe that’s part of the fun. Support me and the pod with Buy Me a Coffee! The pod stays free no matter what though! https://buymeacoffee.com/...

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10:27

JATG 140 - What Are You Taking With You?

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2026/09/01

I'm in the middle of a move, fresh off a wonderful weekend away, and recording what will probably be my last episode from the cottage for a while. It's got me thinking about change, being present enough to notice the life we're actually living, and figuring out what deserves to come with us into whatever's next. Sometimes creating a new life means creating a little space first. So what are you taking with you—and what are you ready to leave behind? Support me and the pod with Buy Me a C...

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9:50

JATG 139 - It's All Jazz, Baby

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2026/08/25

Change is coming whether we like it or not, so in this episode I’m thinking about how we can get a little better at moving with it instead of fighting it. I talk about improv, workouts, yard work, consistency, and why sometimes life is really just jazz, baby. The goal isn’t to control everything—it’s to take care of what you can, adjust when you need to, and keep moving. Embrace that change, cuz it's comin for ya. See you soon! Support me and the pod with Buy Me a Coffee! The pod stays free n...

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12:19

JATG 138 - You Are Here Now

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2026/08/18

In this episode, I’m talking about learning to stop comparing who I am today to who I used to be. Whether it’s fitness, comedy, health, work, or anything else, our relationship with the things we love is going to change — and that doesn’t mean we’ve failed. After everything my body has put me through over the last year, I’m trying to listen to what it needs now, appreciate what I can do today, and build forward from here instead of constantly looking backward. So here's a reminder that it's o...

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6:50

JATG Goes the the Movies - The End of Oak Street

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2026/08/16

Here's a movie review for David Robert Mitchell's The End of Oak Street (2026). I liked it! If you want to see a fun sci fi family drama blockbuster type thing, go check it out! And/or listen to this and know more about it before choosing to see it or not. Plus an announcement about an upcoming movie review project I'm starting. Have a good one! Donate to the National Brain Tumor Society! https://nbtsevents.braintumor.org/fundraiser/7236611 Work with me! https://docs.google....

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10:49

JATG 137 - Make a Decision. Do a Thing.

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2026/08/11

This week, I’m keeping it simple: make one choice and take one action. You don’t have to completely change your life today—you can write one sentence, walk around the block, send one email, take a shower, or do one small thing that helps Future You. I also got a pretty literal reminder of this when, while thinking about my goal of making a movie, I got a text asking me to come help make one. Sometimes the life you say you want is already inviting you in—you just have to say yes and take the n...

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10:37

JATG 136 - Adjusting is Okay!

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2026/08/04

Sometimes the plan changes because life gets busy, your body needs something different, or your internet decides to completely stop cooperating. In this episode, I talk about postponing my five-minute workout launch, helping produce a couple of great local comedy shows, adjusting to a year that looked nothing like I expected, and learning not to treat flexibility like failure. Whether you have five minutes, one small step, or only enough energy to get through today, it still counts—and you ar...

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11:09

JATG 135 - 5 Minutes Still Counts

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2026/07/28

Five minutes still counts - during a workout and, sometimes, according to your partner. In this quick episode, I revisit the 55 five-minute workouts I created before becoming a trainer at the Y and explain why I’m bringing them back to YouTube beginning next week. We talk about the six primary movement patterns, escaping the cycle of waiting for the perfect workout, and choosing one small thing that helps you feel stronger, happier, or more alive. Sometimes life happens and we have to adjust,...

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11:23

JATG 134 - Lower the Bar

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2026/07/21

Some days you wake up ready to conquer the world, and other days making your bed, eating lunch, or recording a short podcast is plenty. In this episode, I talk about lowering the bar without giving up - making the next step so manageable that you can actually take it. I also explain why I finally ended my 550-day Duolingo streak and chose better sleep over an angry cartoon owl. I didn’t have my most focused day, but I recorded, shared, and showed up - and sometimes that is the win. Donate to ...

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24:33

JATG 133 - Slowwwww Dowwwwwnnnn

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2026/07/14

In this episode, I talk about something I've been learning the hard way over the last year: slowing down. Between brain surgery, seizures, heart procedures, and taking some time away from work, I've realized that I don't have to do everything all at once. We dive into why multitasking is mostly a myth, how focusing on one thing at a time can help rebuild our attention and calm our nervous systems, and how that idea applies to fitness, comedy, reading, and everyday life. Sometimes the best thi...

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22:07

JATG 132 - I've Got Sinus Rhythm, Baby!

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2026/07/07

This week, I’m sharing some actual good news: after my July 2 cardioversion, I’m back in sinus rhythm, baby. I talk about another hospital trip, what it feels like to keep navigating AFib, seizures, sleep, stress, and recovery, and why I’m trying to get better at accepting the unknown instead of pretending I can control everything. I also get into returning to the movie theater after my seizure, rereading Philip Pullman’s Book of Dust series, drinking water, taking things easy, and staying co...

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JATG 131 - Three Heart Procedures, Two Seizures, One...

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2026/06/30

I check in this week before another cardioversion to talk seizures, comedy, prioritizing sleep, spoon theory, and trying to move through a chaotic medical year with humor and honesty. It’s a short(ish) episode about accepting lower energy, leaning on support, and still loving the process - whether that’s podcasting, training, comedy, or just getting through the day. Enjoy! Donate to the National Brain Tumor Society! https://nbtsevents.braintumor.org/fundraiser/7236611 Work with me! https://do...

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JATG 130 - A straight up comedy set

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2026/06/23

Due to technical difficulties, this week’s episode is a straight up stand-up comedy set that I recorded at a backyard show in my friend Tim’s comedy club on Saturday, June 20, 2026, which was a pretty darn good time. There were about 15 people there (which is basically full) and everyone seemed to have a pretty good time with myself, as as well as with the other performers. You will hear a brief introduction from Tim - recent PhD recipient - and then I will do some comedy. 130 episodes,...

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13:27

JATG 129 - Listen to Your Body, Bring Snacks

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2026/06/16

This week I’m keeping it pretty short because, honestly, I’m still going through it. A couple weeks after having another seizure, I’m back to work with clients, adjusting to anti-seizure meds, sleeping poorly, and trying to listen to my body in real time. I also got to be part of a fun local film shoot in Eugene, which reminded me how good it feels to stay connected to creative community, even when life feels wickety wonky. Mostly, this episode is about recovery, asking for help, hydration, s...

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JATG 128 - I No-Clipped Out of Backrooms and Woke Up...

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2026/06/09

This week’s episode is about a recent seizure I had while at the movies, almost exactly one year after the seizure that led to my brain tumor diagnosis. It’s a personal one about health uncertainty, recovery, support systems, creativity, Backrooms, and what it means to keep moving forward when there are no clean answers. I also talk about the importance of telling people how you feel and making the work that matters to you while you can. Plus, there are some snippets of me in the ER that my m...

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34:01

JATG 127 - Back in AFib and Back at the Movies

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2026/06/02

In Episode 127, I check in on where things stand nine months after brain surgery, including a busy week of appointments with my neurologist, oncologist, and cardiologist. I talk about learning that I'm back in AFib, what that means moving forward, and the ongoing balancing act of managing health while still trying to work, exercise, create, and live life. The second half of the episode shifts into one of my favorite topics: movies. I rank the five horror filmmakers I'm most excited abou...

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