Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy

This week I'm talking about my latest Tumor Humor show, the joys and challenges of performing comedy in my own backyard, and one very important rule for attending pretty much any social gathering: Don't be a stinker!

Sometimes people don't know when to stop talking, and sometimes those people are sitting right in the middle of your comedy show. I also share a few lessons from putting on the show, what I'm learning about my material, and why being considerate of the people around you makes everybody's experience a little better.

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I love movies and I saw the movie of the year this week, You Can See Everything. So this episode is a little different, it's just me talking about Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's sprawling 3-hour documentary revolving around Elizabeth Holmes's last days before starting her incarceration for investor fraud. Have you seen it yet? What'd you think? If not, I think you should! Thanks for hanging out. 

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A full weekend can fill your heart and drain your battery at the same time, my friends. This week, I’m talking about a lovely trip with my girlfriend to see her family, a fog-filled film shoot, and learning to speak up for what I need - even when I’m doing things I love. Sometimes that means a little downtime. Sometimes it means turning down a show. And sometimes it means asking someone to please stop flashing a strobe light in your face. Thanks for hanging out, and remember: you don’t have to earn a moment for yourse...

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. 

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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 kindness, empathy, and joy can all disappear at a four-way stop.

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 share why I’m excited to help more comedians—and anybody else...

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.

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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.

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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? 

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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!

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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 okay to Learn from Your Past Self...

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!

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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 next ste...

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 are allowed to begin again from wherever you are. And feel free to stop by my venmo (@rudytyburczy) and su...

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, but the best workout is still the one we’ll actually do.

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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.

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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 thing we can do isn't squeeze more into the day - it might...

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 connected to the little things that help keep the mind, body, and spirit moving.

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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!

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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, baby - seizures be damned! Enjoy!

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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, snacks, and putting one foot in front of the other.

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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 mom took while I was...

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 about right now who got their start on YouTube, including Markiplier (Iron Lung), Curry Barker (Obsession), a...

Coming off the first full run of Tumor Humor, I reflect on what the night meant and what I learned from putting together a one-man show built around seizures, a brain tumor, and all sorts of other stuff. I recap the event, and share five takeaways from the event and night as a whole. Thanks to the Eugene Art House, Bert Walpack, the National Brain Tumor Society, and everyone who helped make this night such a success. 

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This week I’m reflecting on 125 episodes of consistency and how real change - whether it’s fitness, creativity, or life - comes from habits over time, not quick fixes. I talk about finding flow, sticking with the process even when it’s messy, and learning to enjoy where you’re at while still moving forward. I also share updates on my Tumor Humor show at the Eugene Art House and what it’s been like building something meaningful step by step. Plus, a reminder to listen to your body, take care of yourself, and maybe do one nice thing - li...

Welp, I guessI forgot to upload last week's episode, so here it is now! Episode 124 talks about how sometimes a plan isn't always required. Guess I took that a little too much to heart last week, as I completely forgot to upload this bad boy on time. Oh well, we're all fine! Enjoy the show!

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In this episode, I talk about a simple mindset shift I picked up from Hidden Brain - moving from “got to” to “get to.” It’s nothing revolutionary, but it’s been hitting me in a real way lately. Instead of dragging myself through obligations, I’m trying to see them as opportunities - whether that’s mowing the lawn, training clients, working on my comedy, or prepping for my Tumor Humor show on May 22nd at the Eugene Art House.

I get into how this shift helps me stay more present, find more joy in the process, and eve...

In this episode, I talk about where I’m at with my workouts after brain surgery and how my approach to fitness has shifted. I’m focusing less on going all-out and more on consistency, feeling good, and building something sustainable—three days a week, full-body, and keeping it simple. I also share how I structure my workouts, why the six main movement patterns matter, and how you can make fitness work for your life instead of taking it over. Plus a quick update on Tumor Humor and the fundraiser I’m putting together for the National Brain Tumor Society...

In this episode I talk about a few ways to look at how flexibility rather than perfection is what allows for greater consistency in comedy, workouts, and life. Rather than quitting or not doing anything, asking what you can do in a different manner and focusing on maintaining patterns rather than producing perfect routines might help you move to where you want to be. Check it out, and be well, wherever you are!

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In this episode I talk about how I'm trying to make changes to my morning routine and why doing even one or two simple things can start your day off on the right foot. There's probably no need to make giant changes, but I share how adding one or two productive adjustments can help me work towards my larger goals. 

What does your morning routine look like? 

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We're talking a bit about ways to regulate our nervous system today. Check it out if you're feeling a little off, or just want to know how to be kind to your body and mind over the long run. You'll be better off for it. 

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Here's a quick podcast with an idea or two for a workout that won't take forever and is geared towards those people who are already doing some activity and want to continue to get stronger. Plus, I give my thoughts on a couple gym myths that seem to have worked their way into the collective mind about how easy it is to gain muscle (Hint: it's NOT!). Give it a listen and let me know what your micro-workouts look like!

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Just a quick episode talking about one simple thing we can do to help ourselves when we're not feeling our absolute best. No need to kick and scream, just...get to bed. Earlier. It feels good. 

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Why do you work out?

In this episode of Jokes and the Gym, I’m thinking about motivation - what actually gets people moving and keeps them coming back. As a personal trainer, I see it all the time: people show up not wanting to work out, and by the end they’re saying, “I didn’t really want to come in today, but I’m really glad I did.”

I talk about the different reasons people exercise - internal drive, social connection, training for a goal, or simply wanting to feel better. For me, movement has...

Check in with yourself, somehow. See what it tells you. And maybe listen to the pod. 

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Facebook, Twitter, they also exist. I’m on them too. 

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In this episode, I ask a simple question, "What's the LEAST you can do?" and explore how that might be the best option sometimes. I got an MRI today so I'll leave it at that! Hope you're good!

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In this shorter episode, I talk about a few ways to make restrictions work for you, instead of against you. By this I mean things like, how can you make a lack of time or equipment inspire your workout instead of hold you back? 

Give it a listen and let me know what you think! 

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In this episode, I ask the question, "What ONE THING can you do right now to help you get where you want to be?" and go from there. I talk about the one things I do in health, in comedy, in performing, and I share a couple short clips from the show I was a part of on Valentine's Day at the Eugene Art House, produced by friend of the show Jorah Lafleur. It was fun! This episode was fun! Thanks for checkin it out!

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On this episode, I give you permission to NOT WORK OUT! It's okay. You can do it (or not!)! But just, like, do it most of the time you're planning to. There's a lot of great reasons to workout, and there are some legitimate reasons to not work out also. If it's one of those reasons, or you just need a break  feel free to not work out. But, I'll also see you at the gym when you're ready to get back at it. 

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Episode 110 is about how I approach low-energy workout days in real time. After a less than stellar night of sleep, I talk through why it’s okay to skip a workout if it’s not going to add to your life, and how, when you do move, it doesn’t have to be intense to be worthwhile. I share why I’m choosing to work out with a friend, focus on movement over load, and keep the session shorter and more intentional, with the goal of feeling more alive rather than more drained. The episode reflects a bigger shift I’m maki...