Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy

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 more. Will I get any predictions right?? Who cares...

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 comedy in such a unique...

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 resembling a opener-feature-headliner comedy show,...

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 more! I'm digging the format with t...

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 yourself like a Star -The Surprising % of...

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 here! Donate to the National Brain Tumor Society!...

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 whether or not I'm doing much of it whil...

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, and consistency can help me be...

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 really hilarious stuff. I wonder how self-talk influ...

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 for stopping by, and here's to a del...

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; -Leigh Anne Jasheway (accidentalcomi...

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 much fancy equipment. Stick around to hear what n...

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 it. When I played it back, I had not recorded...

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.  Our conversation also touches on personal gr...

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, from the voice of a comic who's doing...

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 current relationship with the gym, which she enter...

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 Antarctica), and is the host of a long-running podcast...

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 friend. Tom and I discuss his time as an int...

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’s work for about the last decade or so, in a viewe...

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 dirtier episode than most. Might wanna earmuff the li...

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 with Kickstand Comedy. She reflects on her growth i...

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, and just in life. The weird origins of bland food ev...

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, unit by unit. We chat about his forays into musi...

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 spelling, how gratitude makes its way into Myq’s l...

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 what's coming up, discuss...