Body Building

The Jerky Boys, album 3

Title: Body Building

Characters: Frank Rizzo

Summary: 

“Body Building” features Frank Rizzo turning a simple topic into a loud and chaotic prank call. The humor builds through fast escalation and bold reactions. It captures the raw, unscripted style that made the Jerky Boys famous. Fans enjoy it for its energy and authenticity. The conversation intensifies throughout. A standout piece of classic prank call comedy.

Transcript:

0:01 Phone rings…

0:04 Gordon: “Hello?”

0:05 Voice 1: “Yes. May I speak to Gordon, please?”

0:06 Gordon: “Gordon.”

0:07 Voice 1: “Gordon, how you doin’?”

0:08 Gordon: “All right.”

0:09 Voice 1: “What’s up there, handsome? Look. I’m look to build my body up. Can you help me?”

0:13 Gordon: “Yeah, I can.”

0:15 Voice 1: “I got a little bit of flab I’m tryin’ to get rid of.”

0:17 Gordon: “Uh-huh.”

0:18 Voice 1: “You know what I’m sayin’?”

0:19 Gordon: “Yeah.”

0:19 Voice 1: “Too much beer, Gordon.”

0:20 Man laughs.

0:21 Voice 1: “Now how can you help me?”

0:22 Gordon: “Well, your personal training, I think you saw my ad.”

0:27 Voice 1: “Right. Right. Now how can you help me build a chest?”

0:30 Gordon: “Well, let’s see. I do all my training at a gym on the east side, 94th between 1st and 2nd Avenue.”

0:37 Voice 1: “Right. Right. OK. Look. My chest looks like a fuckin’ wet blanket. You got to help me out here.”

0:44 Man laughs.

0:45 Voice 1: “You know what I’m sayin’? It’s saggin’ down there like an old fuckin’ broad.”

0:47 Man laughs. Gordon: “All right. Yeah. Well…”

0:52 Voice 1: “In the last gym I was in there, Gordon, I tried – you know they didn’t have the proper fuckin’ benchin’ materials and there was a bad incident there. The fuckin’ thing snapped on me and whacked me off the ass. I was pretty fuckin’ hurt.”

1:04 Gordon: “Oh, yeah?”

1:05 Voice 1: “Oh, yeah.”

1:06 Gordon: “How long ago is that?”

1:07 Voice 1: “That was about four years ago.”

1:08 Gordon: “Uh-huh.”

1:09 Voice 1: “Yeah. It took a good chunk of my fuckin’ assignment there, Gordon.”

1:11 Man laughs.

1:11 Voice 1: “No. I’m all right. I’m all right. I want to build up the legs, too.”

1:14 Gordon: “All right.”

1:15 Voice 1: “Yeah. The calves, I got a problem with the calves. They’re like fuckin’ string beans.”

1:18 Man laughs.

1:19 Voice 1: “So how can you help me out?”

1:20 Gordon: “Well, what can I do is a…”

1:25 Voice 1: “Well, how about comin’ over to my place, you know, you’ll fuckin’ lift a little weights there, you know, shoot me up the assignment. You know, you got – I need someone to push me.”

1:34 Gordon: “Yeah. I see. I see.”

1:35 Voice 1: “Well, whatever. You know, we’ll work something out.”

1:38 Gordon: “Yeah.”

1:39 Voice 1: “I’d like to get into tournaments and shit like that because I’m good. I’m a ham.”

1:43 Gordon: “All right.”

1:44 Voice 1: “All right. You tell me what to do.”

1:46 Gordon: “OK. You think you can make it over to [Inaudible 00:01:48] gym?”

1:49 Voice 1: “Yeah. Sure. Give me the address.”

1:51 Gordon: “OK. It’s – I think it’s three [beep] East 94th.”

1:56 Voice 1: “As long as I know the street. That’s it. So you got to help me out, man. You know what I mean?”

2:02 Gordon: “All right. So do you do any kind of lifting right now at all?”

2:06 Voice 1: “Oh, sure. I’ve been lifting like a lunatic. But like I said I got a chest like a shit house. It’s got to be built up.”

2:12 Gordon: “OK.”

2:13 Voice 1: “Yeah.”

2:14 Gordon: “Your chest and your legs you want to work on?”

2:15 Voice 1: “Yeah. My fuckin’ legs they’re awful. Well, that’s also due to a fuckin’ terrible motorcycle accident. I mean I got fuckin’ hardly any legs left on me. But that’s besides the point.”

2:27 Gordon: “What’s your schedule like? What? What?”

2:29 Voice 1: “Oh. It’s, you know, busy, busy. Cab driver, this, that. You know, at night I go out in these little fuckin’ runs, you know, personal shit.”

2:37 Gordon: “All right.”

2:38 Voice 1: “Yeah. Well, you know, whatever. We’ll fuckin’ work something out. I’ll meet you up at the Chelsea’s gym. And remember if you don’t show up, I’ll come and get you. Remember that? From Jackie Gleason.”

2:48 Gordon: “Ahh…”

2:49 Voice 1: “You don’t watch Jackie Gleason, huh?”

2:52 Gordon: “No, not really.”

2:53 Voice 1: “All right, Gordon. So now what? I’ll meet you up there at 94th Street.”

2:56 Gordon: “Do you think you’d be interested in that?”

2:57 Voice 1: “Sure, I would. Sure, I would. My grandfather used to punch out fuckin’ horses. I come from a tough background. You know, I eat fuckin’ raw meat. I shit vegetables.”

3:07 Man laughs. Gordon: “All right.”

3:09 Voice 1: “All right. So I’ll see you up in the gym.”

3:12 Gordon: “Well, you want to set up some kind of time or…?”

3:15 Voice 1: “What are you – what are you say Wednesday next week seven o’clock? What? What’s good for you?”

3:20 Gordon: “7PM?”

3:21 Voice 1: Great. Fine. Good. That’s fine.

3:23 Gordon: Seven o’clock.

3:24 Voice 1: Seven o’clock. Good.

3:25 Gordon: So you’ll be there Wednesday at 7.

3:27 Voice 1: That’s right. OK?

3:28 Gordon: OK. Thanks a lot.

3:29 Voice 1: Right on.

3:30 Gordon: Bye

Body Building – A Classic Jerky Boys Prank Call

“Body Building” is a classic Jerky Boys prank call that takes a familiar topic and flips it into something completely unexpected. Featuring the always intense Frank Rizzo, this skit delivers bold humor, fast escalation, and the kind of unpredictable interaction that made the crank call legends famous.

From the very first moment, this call captures the raw, unscripted energy that defines the best classic comedy albums.

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What Happens in “Body Building”

The conversation starts with a straightforward topic around bodybuilding, but as soon as Frank Rizzo gets involved, things quickly spiral into chaos. His tone and delivery take control, turning a simple exchange into a high-energy comedic moment.

The humor builds through:

• Over-the-top reactions to basic questions
• Miscommunication that escalates quickly
• A steady increase in tension and absurdity
• A character who refuses to back down

This is classic Jerky Boys style, where ordinary topics become unforgettable prank calls.

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The Frank Rizzo Signature Style

Frank Rizzo is one of the most recognizable voices from classic comedy albums, and this skit highlights exactly why.

His performance includes:

• Loud, confident delivery that dominates the call
• Exaggerated responses that fuel the humor
• Relentless pacing that keeps listeners engaged
• A personality that turns tension into comedy

This character-driven approach helped transform simple recordings into timeless comedy collectibles.

Why Fans Love This

Fans of the Jerky Boys continue to enjoy “Body Building” because it delivers everything they expect:

• Raw, unscripted humor that feels real
• A fast-paced conversation that never slows down
• Frank Rizzo at full intensity
• A situation that becomes funnier as it escalates

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Perfect For

This prank call is perfect for:

• Fans of classic comedy albums
• Collectors of comedy collectibles
• Anyone exploring custom prank calls
• Listeners who enjoy bold, character-driven humor

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A Piece of Comedy History

The Jerky Boys helped redefine comedy with their fearless approach to prank calls. Long before modern content platforms, they were creating moments that people couldn’t stop sharing.

“Body Building” reflects that era perfectly. It’s raw, direct, and powered entirely by personality. That authenticity is what keeps fans coming back.

Owning or revisiting this skit means adding another piece of classic comedy history to your collection.