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. 95 - Ablation, Books, Blazers, and TV Shows
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: ablation, books, tv shows, and a Portland Trail Blazer/western conference NBA season preview.
I’ve also been deep into some really good books - It’s Not You by Dr. Ramani Durvasula (on recovering from narcissistic abuse), which I finished and talk about some of what I've learned from it. How To Make Your Brain Your Best Friend by Dr. Rachel Barr is next up. Loved what I've read so far. If you haven't checked out either of these doctors' work online, give them a follow on the gram or youtube - they both rock.
Then I share a few shows that made my recovery a little easier: TASK (absolutely blew me away), Alien Earth, and Peacemaker. Plus, I get way too into my Blazers predictions for the 2025–26 season — spoiler: 41 wins, play-in berth, and Toumani for All-Defense again.
And I close with some exciting news — I’m back on stage! Catch me at:
10/24 – Gryff’s Pub (Cancer Benefit “F*** Cancer”)
10/25 – Sam Bond’s (Bleepin Funny Halloween Show)
10/31 – Luckey’s (Comedy Cover/Swap Show)
11/1 – Fathom’s (Double Entendre – defending my freestyle crown!)
Thanks for sticking with me through a wild year of tumors, heart flutters, and hospital visits. Read a book, rest without guilt, and remember: sometimes doing nothing is the most productive thing you can do.
Rudy
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