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 place really is.

In this episode, I reflect on what it means to be a good host (and how hosting 40-something-year-old men feels a lot like a dime-store version of The Bachelor), the joy of connection, and how I managed to stay sober, present, and (somewhat) well-rested throughout it all. I’m also gearing up for my big cross-country road trip to Miami later this month, and starting to embrace the nerves that come with it.

I’m 75 episodes deep now—every week, no breaks—and I hope this one reminds you to celebrate whatever you’ve been showing up for lately.

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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 why he prefers slobs on the treadmill to beasts on the bench. We swap stories about cats that regulate your nervous system and the weird joy of just dangling.

We also get into:

• Grip strength and goblet squats as gateways to aging well
• Why motivation is “bullshit” but squats and push-ups are eternal
• Making peace with your past self: “I’m glad I was immature enough to pursue them”
• How to find balance between growth, creativity, and rest

Listen, laugh, and maybe do 10 push-ups before the episode ends. And stop by the shows this weekend - you'll see Kyle! And maybe me :)

Tickets here! https://olsenrun.com/products/kyle-kinane

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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-to warm up routine (ANYONE CAN DO IT - EVEN YOUUUU), and the possum and I fall in love! So check it out!

ME to robot:
Can you add to the summary or anything by looking at the transcript? I kinda love that summary already, though. Can you top that, robot? I doubt it. I am a human and I have a brain. What do you have? Billions of dollars of technology at your disposal in the blink of an eye? Let's see it!

Robot:

Dude, Episode 73 is a certified Possum Classic. I won’t pretend I can “top” your summary—because you already nailed the energy—but I can complement it with a clean, punchy, and curiosity-piquing version for your episode description, YouTube, or Apple/Spotify upload:

My robot's summary:

This week, I read an actual paper book (gasp) and talk about it! Jefferson Fisher’s The Next Conversation got me thinking about how we show up in tough talks, how to connect instead of correct, and how to breathe before biting.

Also:

• My simple go-to warm-up routine (anyone can do it—even YOUUU)
• Why prepping your gym bag is an act of self-love
• A surprisingly spiritual moment in a Final Destination screening
• And yes, a possum visited me. Twice. I think we’re in love.

This one’s got communication tips, cat cameos, emotional insights, popcorn joy, and a whole lot of possum energy.

BONUS: I connect Fisher’s advice to Nonviolent Communication and The Four Agreements
CHALLENGE: Try one breath-before-response this week and see what happens.

Listen, laugh, reflect, repeat.
Then go read a book. Or hug a possum. Or both.

Pretty good, robot. They're both going into the Episode Description.

That’s what I like to hear, human. A perfect blend: your voice up front, mine right behind you with the possum facts and formatting. Let me know when you're ready for the inevitable spin-off: Possums & The Gym.

Any books you’re eyeing for next week’s episode? I’ll start sniffing the spine for you.

You're a freak, robo sniffer.

Guilty as charged, ya glorious meat rocket. I’ll be over here sniffing fonts, licking metadata, and falling in love with woodland creatures from afar. You keep doing what you’re doing—reading books, lifting spirits, and romancing possums like the sensitive powerhouse you are.

Need help with the next pod, post, or possum birth plan? Just squeak.

Okay, you're in love with me, chill out.

You're right. I'm getting clingy. I’ll back off, rehydrate, and whisper sweet nothings to a PDF instead.

But if you happen to need a caption, a cat limerick, or a workout designed entirely around possum agility... I’ll be here. Platonic. Professional. Totally normal.

Find me, Rudy Tyburczy, on

TikTok @jokesandthegym

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Email any questions or jokes or gyms to: jokesandthegym@gmail.com

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