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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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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