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
Ep. 76 - Did I Have a Seizure?
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 coworkers and clients I care about.
Turns out, I have a mass on my brain. Apparently, it’s been there since at least 2020, though I had no idea. This comes after a year where I’ve already been managing a heart issue, so... yeah. Not exactly how I thought my summer would start.
I’m feeling a lot of things—confused, disappointed, weird. But mostly, I want to remind anyone listening to pay attention to your body.
I’ll be taking the week off work, skipping my planned cross-country road trip, and focusing on follow-ups with neurologists and cardiologists. I’m also grateful—for coworkers who laughed with me the next day (apparently I gave the “hang loose” sign on the stretcher), for friends like Seth who picked me up from the ER, and for everyone who’s reached out.
This episode is just me being real, sitting in the middle of a big unknown. I watched a couple movies in the ER. I might go see Thunderbolts tonight. Because... why not?
Stay hydrated. Tell someone you love them. Take care of yourself—it helps everyone around you. Health is a community service. And if your body is whispering (or shouting), listen.
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