Best Rudy Tyburczy Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 99 - Creating Comedy (and Health) Together - Myq Kaplan on Rini 34:53

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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 prod…

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Ep. 98 - Myq Kaplan is about to release a special! Rini! 48:13

21h ago48:13

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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 switch…

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Ep. 97 - Two Time Freestyle Champ and Getting Back to the Gym 33:17

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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 20…

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Ep. 96 - Back On Stage, Gray Week, and 9 Hours of SLEEP! 28:27

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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…

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JATG Goes to the Movies - Shelby Oaks 4:30

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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! Find me, Rudy Tyburczy, on TikTok @jokesandthegym Youtube @jokesandthegym www.rudytyburczy.com ig @jokesandthegym and @rudytyburczy a…

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Ep. 95 - Ablation, Books, Blazers, and TV Shows 1:03:23

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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: a…

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Ep. 94 - Quick Episode, Ablation Time 6:45

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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! Find me, Rudy Tyburczy, on TikTok @jokesandthegym Youtube @jokesandthegym www.rudytyburczy.com ig @jokesandthegym and @rudytyburczy and @rudyandthecats Facebook, Twitte…

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JATG Goes to the Movies - One Battle After Another and Paul Thomas Anderson's Films RANKED 24:37

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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 …

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Ep. 93 - Rapping, Myq, and Movies 34:50

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JATG Goes to the Movies - (Not) HIM 6:40

2M ago6:40

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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…

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Ep. 92 - AFib Awareness Month and My Story 30:52

2M ago30:52

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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. Find me, Rudy Tyburczy, on TikTok…

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Ep. 91 - Priorities, Plans, and My Brain and Heart 36:33

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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. Find me, Rudy T…

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Ep. 90 - A Month Out, A Month to Go 35:01

2M ago35:01

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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 straigh…

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Ep. 89 - Neurology, Cardiology, Oncology—Plus My Return to Stand-Up 1:00:57

2M ago1:00:57

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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 endi…

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Ep. 88 - 3 Nights in the Hospital 43:07

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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…

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Ep. 87 - 12 Days After Brain Surgery Quick Check In 16:00

3M ago16:00

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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 (gra…

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Ep. 86 - A Letter to My Future Self - Tommy Gets 86'd! 1:09:16

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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…

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Ep. 85 - The Birthday Bingo Brain Tumor Bash - Backyard Live Episode!! 29:18

3M ago29:18

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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…

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

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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

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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

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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

4M ago1:33:22

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

5M ago10:37

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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

6M ago11:42

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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

6M 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

6M ago34:56

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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

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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

7M 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

7M ago19:30

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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

7M ago14:52

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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

7M ago7:29

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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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

9M 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] #rudytuesdays Thanks for…

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

9M 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

9M 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

9M 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

10M 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

10M ago35:20

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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

10M ago24:26

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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

10M 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

11M ago43:45

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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…