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 plenty of ridiculous stories along the way. Expect laughs, honesty, and maybe even the push you need to lace up your sneakers. Think stand-up comedy with a side of lunges—your brain, your body, and your funny bone will thank you.
Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy
Latest Episodes
JATG 129 - Listen to Your Body, Bring Snacks
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...
JATG 128 - I No-Clipped Out of Backrooms and Woke Up in the ER
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, ...
JATG 127 - Back in AFib and Back at the Movies
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 forwa...
JATG 126 - 5 Lessons from my First One-Man Show Run (Tumor Humor Recap)
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 fi...
JATG 125 - It Doesn't Happen Overnight
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, a...