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Advice FightA Father's Guide to the End of the WorldHow to be a good parent when everything sucks.
What starts as a letter from a sweetie-pie dad worried about whether he's doing a good enough job parenting, spirals into a call for help about the impending collapse of society as we know it. Fortunately, the Advice Boys are up to the task. They fix it. They fix everything in this episode. And the world is finally okay. Um, you're welcome, much?
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See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre on Saturday, July 26th with Django Gold and Britt Boyd!
Check out Andrew's new tabletop roleplaying games!
See Adam headlining at Dallas Comedy Club on August 1st!
See Ben's band SPELLS at the Recess Records Romp in San Pedro, California on August 1st-3rd!
See Ben headlining in the Washington, DC and2025-07-2256 minAdvice FightPenny For Your ThoughtsMaking sense out of all your cents.
When a dad asks for help navigating a debate about what to do with all the dang pennies around the house, the boys summon all of their Denver Mint tour experience to save a family from devouring itself.
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See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre on Saturday, July 26th with Django Gold and Britt Boyd!
See Adam's one man show at TACAW in Basalt, CO on Jul...2025-07-151h 04Advice FightHow to Stop Talking Sh!tA listener writes in for advice on how to socialize with men without devolving into ball-busting and shit-talk, the de-facto defensive mechanism of every 20-something, 30-something, and 40-something male. SOUND THE EARNESTNESS HORN, PRODUCER RON!
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See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre on Saturday, July 26th with Django Gold and Britt Boyd!
See Adam performing in Petaluma, Sacramento and Oakland, California on July 10th-12th
See Ben performing at the Realto Theater in Casper, Wyoming on July 11...2025-07-0854 min
Advice FightCommunity CurmudgeonWhat to do when a member of your community is an apex punisher.
A letter writer from a close-knit community seeks advice for how to tell a cranky coworker they're office kryptonite, and the boys go traipsing into the Riff Weeds because Producer Ron is still out of town. What grew with the Wu, y'all, let's get into it.
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See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theat...2025-07-0158 minAdvice FightMuch Ado About Divorce TattoosWhat to do when good ink goes bad. Today's letter writer got a new tattoo right on heels of a divorce. Now they regret it. And they also probably regret not telling the Advice Fight boys any details about that aforementioned tattoo—because Adam, Ben and Andrew have to use their imaginations. And those aforementioned imaginations have been warped and darkened through years of standup comedy (and perhaps poor nutrition). The results of such imagination abuse? You'll find that in today's very important episode.
CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THIS WEEK'S WINNER (Poll opens at 10:00am Mountain Time—anyone can vote...2025-06-2455 minAdvice FightCubicle RatsHow to handle the existential dread of returning to the office. The sweet, sweet ride of working from home is coming to a close for one loyal listener, so they reached out to the boys for advice on navigating the smells and hells of office culture.
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See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre on Saturday, June 28th with Kiri Shabazz, Babs Gray, and Joshua Emerson!
See Ben perfor...2025-06-171h 07Advice FightStale MatesWhat to do when your relationship hits a plateau. After nearly a decade with their partner, a letter-writer wonders how to let their partner know they need more out of the relationship.
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See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre on Saturday, June 28th with Kiri Shabazz, Babs Gray, and Joshua Emerson!
See Ben performing at Laff's in Tuscon, Arizona on June 20th-21st
See Adam performing in Peta...2025-06-101h 04Advice FightPomp and CircumstanceWe tell a teacher how to deliver the perfect graduation speech. A long-time educator—who has given many a commencement speech in their day—reaches out to the boys, asking for fresh ideas on getting the word out to the youths.
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See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre on Saturday, June 28th with Kiri Shabazz, Babs Gray, and Joshua Emerson!
See Adam headlining at...2025-06-0353 minAdvice FightOn the RoadAn international listener needs help planning the greatest American road trip. Loyal listeners know Ben, Adam, and Andrew are experts at EVERYTHING. So when a listener visiting the US for the first time wants to plan the perfect 16-day driving loop, they don’t hire a travel agent. They pick an Advice Fight.
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See the Grawli...2025-05-271h 02Advice FightFighting WeightA listener needs help shedding those lbs. Yeah, the pod is called ‘Advice Fight,’ but it might as well be called, ‘Three Tight Little Bods,’ because the boys are fit and don’t care who knows it. Accordingly, they offer some tips to a fellow forty-something dude about how to shave off a few (dozen) unwanted pounds.
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Follow us...2025-05-1358 minAdvice FightThe Oldest ProfessionShould I tell my parents that I'm a sex worker? One of our fans is buying a condo with help from their conservative parents—who don't know that their child makes all of their money from sex work—and wants to know if they should reveal the truth or keep the secret. We had to dust off the Earnestness Horn for this one, y'all, it gets real.
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Follow us for show dates and more: Ad...2025-04-291h 03Advice FightThe Office CrushWhen a co-worker makes your heart go pitter-patter. A loyal listener seeks our help navigating the slippery terrain of an inter-office infatuation. Unfortunately, he mildly insults our trio and all bets are quickly off. CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THIS WEEK'S WINNER (Poll opens at 10:00am Mountain Time)LINKS:
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See the...2025-04-2252 minAdvice FightAll the World's a StageTips for public speaking. When a loyal member of the 'Vice Squad (still desperately trying to make that nickname stick) needs tips for overcoming stage fright during presentations at work, the boys go full Texas cheerleader mom. CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THIS WEEK'S WINNER (Poll opens at 10:00am Mountain Time)LINKS:
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...2025-04-1554 minAdvice FightWith GratitudeThe perfect thank you.A listener who experienced some serious health issues—who Ben may or may not have made up—needs advice on showing their appreciation to the friends and family who helped them through it. CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THIS WEEK'S WINNER (Poll opens at 10:00am Mountain Time)LINKS:
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UPCOMIN...2025-04-0858 minAdvice FightA Golden Opportunity (with the Sklar Brothers)An indecent proposal from a fan at the live show. At the end of every live Grawlix show, we ask folks to seek advice by writing their question on an index card and leaving it in a box in the lobby. Last month an anonymous, thirsty fan wanted to know the best way to go about fucking Ben. In this episode, we bring in our dear friends the Sklar Brothers to help us navigate that sexy, slippery terrain.CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THIS WEEK'S WINNER (Poll opens at 10:00...2025-04-0151 minAdvice FightMusk We Fight?A listener is conflicted about their Tesla ownership. When an An Advice Fighter needs help with their feelings of Tesla-remorse, the boys go into overdrive, but like, whatever the electric car version of that is! Overcharge! No, that sounds like a banking fee. Give us a minute. We'll find the riff. Until then, dig into this episode! CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THIS WEEK'S WINNER (Poll opens at 10:00am Mountain Time)LINKS:
Follow us for show dates and more: Adam Cayton-Holland • Ben Roy • Andre...2025-03-2548 minAdvice FightDetox Your MasculinityNavigating a problematic social and comedy scene.When a listener seeks advice on dealing with toxic men in a stand-up comedy scene, the boys prove their sensitivity by screaming at each other.CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THIS WEEK'S WINNER (Poll opens at 10:00am Mountain Time)LINKS:
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See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre on Saturday, March 29th with Tom Tha...2025-03-1857 minAdvice FightTalking About the TalkWhen is it time to let the kids know about banging?Here at Advice Fight we pride ourselves on being experts about literally everything. But when it comes to the birds and the bees? And how to explain it to a child? Brother, we are the best there is. Plain and simple. Dig into this SAUCY episode.>> Click here to vote for this week's winner! 2025-03-1157 minAdvice FightPilotIn the inaugural episode of Advice Fight, we help a listener stop thinking about death and start feeling better about turning 40.>> Click here to cast your vote for this week's winner! 2025-03-0448 minAdvice FightIntroducing Advice FightProfessional comedians battle to offer the best advice to their listeners’ problems. Broadcasting live from sunny Riff City, USA, The Grawlix (Ben Roy, Andrew Orvedahl, and Adam Cayton-Holland) are here to help, but mostly they’re here to win. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-02-2200 min
Advice FightGrawlix Saves the World: This Isn't GoodbyeWe tackle one last challenge before our metamorphosis. For the 150th episode of the Grawlix Saves the World, the boys challenge themselves to each say a few parting words about the podcast before it crawls into a cocoon and re-emerges, new and improved, as ADVICE FIGHT. The pod is dead, long live the pod!Featuring a clip of Adam Cayton-Holland, Ben Roy, and Andrew Orvedahl from our live show at the Bug Theatre!LINKS:
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Advice FightGrawlix Saves the World: Can I Graduate?!How to tactfully bow out of a familial obligation. When a listener's mother guilt trips him about attending his nephew's high school graduation across the country, the listener turns to the only place in the world that makes sense—the loving arms of our three Grawlix experts. And, yes, the title of this episode is a Third Eye Blind reference. But you already knew that. And that's why we love you. Featuring a standup comedy clip from Kelsey Rosen at our live show!Be sure to listen to the third act for a spe...2025-01-281h 00
Advice FightGrawlix Saves the World: Panties on the CorpseUh-oh Andrew's throwing Denver shade again. What do you do when you hate where you live but can't leave? Andrew has fallen out of love with Denver—again, yawn—yet he cannot leave because of familial obligations. So he turns to Ben and Adam, stalwart Denver defenders, for help getting excited new about the Mile High City. Featuring a standup clip from MANDAL at High Plains Comedy Festival!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre in Denver on January 25th with Brittany Carney and Kelsey Rosen!
See Adam headlining (and Andre...2025-01-211h 12
Advice FightGrawlix Saves the World: Re-tire FireHow to survive retirement with your partner. We dig into the vaults and uncover a letter from a listener who needs help navigating the doldrums of retirement with their husband.Featuring a standup comedy clip from Andrew's latest album, Now That's What I Call Comedy, Volume 21!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre in Denver on January 25th with Brittany Carney and Kelsey Rosen!
See Adam headlining (and Andrew featuring) at Comedy Works Downtown in Denver on January 29th!
See Adam and Ben with Rory Scovel for their new show M...2025-01-1459 min
Advice FightGrawlix Saves the World: Jim's Gem GymBen seeks help from the boys about dealing with a past trauma.TRIGGER WARNING: As a survivor of sexual assault as a child, Ben has talked openly and honestly about the experience. But lately he feels like he's hitting a wall both in terms of seeking justice, and falling into some of the same negative patterns when trying to deal with it. So he turns to Adam and Andrew for some competitive advice on the matter.Featuring a standup comedy clip from good boy Ben Roy at our live show!LINKS:
Help...2024-12-101h 04Advice FightGrawlix Saves the World: Panic Attack at the DiscoThe boys compete to give Adam the best advice for dealing with acute anxiety and stress. Featuring a standup comedy clip from our own Adam Cayton-Holland at our live monthly show!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre in Denver on November 30th with Troy Walker and Emma Cricket!
See Adam perform his one-man show, Happy Place on November 29th at Buntport Theater in Denver!
See Ben headlining at Comedy Works in Denver on December 1st and 18th!
See Andrew at the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins on December 5th!
See Ben...2024-11-261h 09Advice FightGrawlix Saves the World: Diving Back into the Dating PoolThe boys give competitive advice to a 44-year-old divorcee who's getting back out there. Featuring a standup comedy clip from Liv Carter at our live monthly show!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre in Denver on November 30th with Troy Walker and Emma Cricket!
See Andrew at Comedy Works Downtown in Denver on November 21st!
See Ben at the Comedy Fort in Fort Collins, Colorado, on November 22nd and 23rd!
See Adam perform his one-man show, Happy Place on November 29th at Buntport Theater in Denver!
See Andrew at the Lincoln...2024-11-191h 14Advice FightGrawlix Saves the World: Hawk ToeyThe boys give competitive advice to an Australian fan who got caught, ahem, in the act.What do you do when you're on a cruise ship and your pre-teen son walks in on you getting busy with your girlfriend? You call the Grawlix. Immediately.Featuring a standup comedy clip from Mandy Kay at our live monthly show!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre in Denver on November 30th with Troy Walker and Emma Cricket!
See Ben's new band Arson Charge at Moe's in Denver on November 15th!
See Ben...2024-11-121h 03
Advice FightThe Rockiest of RoadsThe boys take their feckless MLB baseball team to task. A casual question from a listener—what to do about the laughing stock Colorado Rockies?—unites Ben, Adam and Andrew in a blind, seething rage towards the worst team in professional sports.Featuring standup comedy from our own Andrew Orvedahl at our live show!LINKS:
Mark your calendars for Andrew's new album, Now That's What I Call Comedy Volume 21, on October 4th!
See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre in Denver on October 26th with Brooks Wheelan, Derek Sheen, and Mandy Kay...2024-10-011h 08Advice FightMid-Life DiapersHow to handle an unexpected pregnancy in your 40s. A long-time listener who never wanted kids of his own—and who didn't think it was even possible—discovers that his 42-year-old wife is pregnant. So Adam, Ben and Andrew compete to see who can give the best advice on how to handle the situation.Featuring standup comedy from Jordan Doll at our live show!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at High Plains Comedy Festival, September 19th-21st!
See Andrew and Ben telling true stories at The Phoenix in Denver on September 5th!
See...2024-09-031h 05Advice FightWhy Can't We Be Friends?The boys give advice about making new friends in adulthood. A loyal listener asks Adam, Ben, and Andrew for a few tips on making friends as an introverted adult—and the boys turn the question into a competition. Also Ben hijacks the intro of the show to drop one of his newly patented "diamonds."Featuring standup comedy from Joe Mande at our live show!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the world-famous Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, August 31st with Hannah Jones and Brian Sullivan!
See Adam perform at The Se...2024-08-201h 09Advice FightTwo and DoneAdam gets a vasectomy. Falling on his proverbial sword, Adam finally goes through with a vasectomy, and Andrew and Ben are there for him in his hour of need. Featuring standup comedy from sweet sterile baby Adam Cayton-Holland at our live show!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the world-famous Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, August 31st with Hannah Jones and Brian Sullivan!
See Ben's band SPELLS touring in Tacoma, Seattle, Portland and Astoria!
See Adam perform his one-man special, Happy Place, on August 17th at the Bug!
Check out A...2024-08-131h 11Advice FightIron MenThe boys go weight lifting.Flummoxed by his recent return to the gym, after years away, Adam recruits Ben to give him a weight lifting crash course, and Andrew comes along to spritz them both with water. Featuring standup comedy from Kate McLachlan at our live show!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the world-famous Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, August 31st with Hannah Jones and Brian Sullivan!
See Andrew and Adam perform at Bread Bar in Silver Plume, Colorado on August 10th!
See Ben perform at Fourteener Brewing in D...2024-08-061h 14Advice FightWhen the Bed Bugs BiteSo gross.When Andrew gets bed bugs, he turns to Ben and Adam to help him figure out the best course of action. They, in turn, burn his house down. And the day is saved. Featuring standup comedy from Bryan Cook at our live show!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the world-famous Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, August 31st with Hannah Jones and Brian Sullivan!
See Ben headlining Comedy Works Downtown in Denver on August 4th!
See Andrew and Adam perform at Bread Bar in Silver Plume, Colorado on A...2024-07-301h 10Advice FightThe Comments Section (with Morgan Gallo!)The boys share advice on handling internet creeps. Denver comedian Morgan Gallo has built a strong following online, but it's 92% men—and some of those men insist on sexualizing everything she does—so Andrew, Adam, and Ben compete to see who's can give the best advice for draining the digital cesspool of Morgan's comments section.Featuring a standup comedy clip from Morgan at our live show!We're taking next week off for summer vacation, but we'll be back in two weeks with a brand-new episode. Happy summer, #%!@$ers!LINKS:
See the...2024-07-021h 08Advice FightYeah, Dude, I Know Your BirthdayThe boys compete to make the best original birthday card for Ben. Shocked (and frankly humbled) by how poorly they performed at the friendship quiz in the previous episode, Andrew, Adam, and Producer Ron decided to go on the offensive in their friendship with Ben—by bombarding him with bespoke birthday cards. Featuring a standup clip from the birthday boy himself, Ben Roy!Click here for a video of Ben opening his cards! (available after 5am)LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the world-famous Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Satur...2024-06-251h 06Advice FightMarathon Man (with Brooks Wheelan!)Brooks Wheelan lives his life one dare at a time.Without any training and with a bit of a hangover, could you run a marathon... tomorrow? Our old pal Brooks Wheelan joins us to talk about how a silly drunken bet led him to a sponsorship and a life-long love of running.Featuring a standup comedy clip of Brooks from our live show in Denver!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the world-famous Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, May 25th with Ahmed Baroocha, Bryan Cook, and Morgan Gallo!
See Ben...2024-06-0458 minAdvice FightWorking RelationshipsThe boys wade into how they function creatively.A listener letter sparks a rousing display of high-wire riffing, as Adam, Ben, and Andrew reveal how they continue to churn out the donuts after all these years. Featuring standup comedy from Good Cop Rad Cop at our monthly live show!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the world-famous Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, May 25th with Ahmed Baroocha, Bryan Cook, and Morgan Gallo!
See Ben headlining at Laffs in Tucson, Arizona on May 31st and June 1st!
See Adam headlining at S...2024-05-281h 12Advice FightBFFs?The boys debate the limits of friendship. Click here for an ad-free version of this episode.A letter from a listener—promptly rescinded!—sparks another round of competitive advice about how to handle intractable differences and how to know when a disagreement justifies ending a friendship. Featuring standup comedy from Debra DiGiovanni at our monthly live show!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the world-famous Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, May 25th with Matt Knudsen and Caroline Williams!
See Ben headlining at Laffs in Tucson, Arizona on May 31st an...2024-05-211h 05Advice FightBig MichaelsClick here for an ad-free version of this episodeSpurned on by Adam's wife Katie, who in case you couldn't tell is running this pod, the boys examine whether they're spending their spare time the right way.Featuring standup comedy from our own Adam Cayton-Holland!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the world-famous Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, May 25th with Matt Knudsen and Caroline Williams!
See Andrew opening for Dave Stone on May 15th at the Bug Theatre!
See Ben's band SPELLS at three different locations in Colorado during...2024-04-301h 17Advice FightThe Burgundy ChairThe boys find out how colorblind Andrew is.Through the magic of a surprise package from Producer Ron, Adam and Ben attempt to help colorblind Andrew to see the world as they do. Sort of.Featuring standup comedy from Ali Kareem!Click here for an ad-free version of this episode!Click here to watch a video of the boys taking colorblindness tests!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the world-famous Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, April 27th with Debra DiGiovanni, Good Cop Rad Cop, and Tanya...2024-04-091h 01Advice FightPivot!The boys offer career advice to a distraught listener. When a biotech PhD student in Germany needs career advice, there's only one logical place to turn—three licensed comedy doctors who will certainly do no harm. Also some owl stories.Featuring standup comedy from Zac Reinert!Click here for an ad-free version of this episode!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the world-famous Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, March 30th at 8pm with Mav Viola and Ali Kareem!
See Adam perform his one-man show Happy Place at the Com...2024-03-261h 04Advice FightDinks in the KitchenThe boys play pickleball. Andrew has been infected with the sickness a'sweeping the land—pickleball! And after only 79 unsuccessful attempts, he finally convinces Ben and Adam to play with him. Featuring standup comedy from Amy Silverberg!Click here for an ad-free version of this episode!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the world-famous Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, March 30th at 8pm with Mav Viola and Ali Kareem!
See Andrew hosting The Narrators at Buntport Theater in Denver on March 20th
See Ben perform at Comic Cents in Boul...2024-03-191h 11Advice FightIf You've Got 'Em Don't Smoke 'EmThe boys help a fan beat cigarettes.Trying to better the world of a loyal listener, Ben, Andrew and Adam share tips for quitting smoking from their vast, vast experience. Featuring a standup comedy clip from our boy Ben Roy!Click here for an ad-free version of this episode!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the world-famous Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, March 30th at 8pm with Mav Viola and Ali Kareem!
See Adam perform his one-man show Happy Place at Chaos Bloom in Denver on March 14th
S...2024-03-121h 11Advice FightDevil in My Pocket (Part 2)Andrew and Adam stage a smartphone Ben-tervention. Again. You talked. We listened. GSTW Nation demanded a follow-up episode about Ben’s cell phone usage, and we were all too happy to oblige.Featuring a standup comedy clip from Miram Moreno!Click here for an ad-free version of this episode.LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the world-famous Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, March 30th at 8pm with Mav Viola and Ali Kareem!
See Adam perform at the Cannon Beach Comedy Festival in Oregon on March 8th and 9th!
See...2024-03-051h 07Advice FightMy Three DadsThe boys help parents-to-be get ready for their first child.The Grawlix isn't just about bettering our own world, we're here to help yours as well! So when a soon-to-be father asks for parenting advice, the boys spill the paternal tea. Tip 1: Say hip, young things like, "spill the tea!" Featuring standup comedy from Eeland Stribling!Thanks to Richard V for sending us your question, and congrats! For everyone else, let us know how we can make your world a better place!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the world-famous B...2024-02-271h 17Advice FightA Walk in the Park (with Negin Farsad!)Negin Farsad and Tompkins Square Park are ready to battle ALL other parks. On Instagram. When you need help improving a beloved park in the East Village of New York City, there's only one place to turn—three comedians in Denver. The amazing Negin Farsad (Fake the Nation, Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, Birdgirl) joins us to dish about what she's doing to make her world a better place and then we offer some incredibly useful expert advice.Featuring standup comedy from our special guest a.k.a. new bestie!LINKS:
Follow Negi...2024-02-201h 13Advice FightDevil in My Pocket Adam and Andrew stage a smartphone Ben-tervention.Is your cell phone usage becoming a problem? If you're Ben, the answer is definitely yes. So Adam and Andrew take that boy to town. Specifically, Riff City. Featuring a standup comedy clip from the amazing Laura Peek at our monthly live show!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the world-famous Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, February 25th at 8pm with Amy Silverberg and Ed Bell!
See Ben headlining at Comedy Works South in Denver on February 18th!
See Andrew headlining at Town Ha...2024-02-131h 16Advice FightAirport Etiquette (with Dave Hill!)Dave Hill isn't gonna take any sh!t.Fresh from pissing off entire territories of Canada with his no-prisoners take on their national anthem, rock god/comic/author/hockey afficionado/gang leader and dear friend Dave Hill graces the pod to let us know how we can help better his world. Featuring standup comedy from the legend himself, live at The Grawlix during High Plains Comedy Festival!LINKS:
Check out Dave Hill's new book, The Awesome Game: One Man's Incredible, Globe-Crushing Hockey Odyssey
Check out Dave's guitar rendition of the US and C...2024-01-301h 16Advice FightIt Doesn't Take a VillageWhat to do when a stranger scolds your childIn this first ever episode of the new, improved, weekly version of the Grawlix Saves the World, Adam turns to the boys for advice after a stranger yells at his son.Featuring standup comedy from Jordan Doll! LINKS:
See Ben live at TACAW in Basalt, Colorado on January 12th!
Save the Date: Andrew is recording his third comedy album on February 9th and 10th at the Denver Comedy Underground!
Check out Adam's new special, Wallpaper!
See the Grawlix live with Kiry Shabazz and Zac...2024-01-0953 min
Advice FightQuiz ShowRather than merely look back on the one hundred episodes we've done of this pod, Producer Ron turns the episode competitive by drilling us on Grawlix Saves the World trivia. Also, a VERY special announcement—we're going weekly! Featuring standup comedy clips by Vanessa Gonzalez and our own sweet boy Ben Roy!We're taking a break for the rest of 2023 but will be back in January with a brand new season of The Grawlix Saves the World!LINKS:
Please take our annual listener survey!
Watch Adam's new special, Wallpaper!
See Andrew at the...2023-12-121h 28
Advice FightEmba-Z SweetsThe boys tackle Gen Z slang.For some godforsaken reason, Andrew challenges Adam and Ben to embrace the boss lingo of all the hepcats and ska-daddies of Generation Z. Needless to say, they absolutely nail it. Featuring standup comedy clips from Chris Fairbanks and Lizzy Wolfson!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live standup show at the Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, November 25th
See Adam on November 17-18th at the Laughing Tap in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
See Ben and Adam on December 9th at Cumston Hall in Monmouth, Maine
Support us o...2023-11-141h 01
Advice FightThe Mystery of the Missing PurseThe boys solve a decades-old mystery.While removing old bushes from his yard, Producer Ron discovers a purse containing credit cards that expired in the late 90s. Naturally, he turns to Ben, Adam and Andrew to try and find the purse's proper owner, and the boys happily take the case. If you're a fan of true crime and idiots, this is the episode for you! Featuring standup comedy clips from Shaunak Godkhindi and Patrick Richardson!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live standup show at the Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, November 25t...2023-10-311h 21
Advice FightLet It GoThe boys let things go while trying to not be sued by Disney.Just in time for the tenth anniversary of the animated movie Frozen—which for some reason Producer Ron is really excited about—the boys challenge each other to ‘let it go,’ whatever that means to them individually.Featuring standup comedy clips from Miriam Moreno and Ben Bryant!This episode is brought to you by our newest sponsor, Adam's Pearls!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live standup show at the Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, October 28th with Chr...2023-10-171h 03
Advice FightParanoid HumanoidsThe boys go deep into conspiracy theories.Convinced there may be merit from digging into those dark internet nooks and crannies where all the most terrifying ideas live, Ben challenges Adam and Andrew to select a conspiracy theory and get to the bottom of it, reporting from the fringes, so to speak, to see if said fringes have anything to offer. No one has seen the Grawlix since. But did they even ever exist? And what does "exist" mean? Exactly. Exactly.Featuring standup comedy clips from Aaron Urist and Katrina Davis!LINKS:
See t...2023-10-031h 13
Advice FightThe Boys of SummerBen challenges Adam to an ill-advised baseball skills competition.For some perverse reason in his twisted little skull, Ben convinced himself that he was better at baseball than Adam—and so Ben challenged Adam to a national pastime duel. Professional minor league scout Andrew was beside himself at the opportunity to orchestrate the challenge, so our heroes hit the batting cages and traipsed onto the ol' dusty diamond for an afternoon that was as predictable as it was pathetic. And hilarious. If you're a long-time fan who loves hearing us bicker, you're in for a treat! For eve...2023-09-191h 13
Advice FightOverlooked Bits and SkitsThe boys go digging for their comedic roots.In celebration of his new comedy special, Ben challenges Andrew and Adam to go back into the history of comedy, mining for legendary treasures that they have never seen or heard before. The boys check out classic comedy specials from Lenny Bruce, Bob Newhart, and Eddie Murphy—and then Adam and Andrew rank Ben's latest opus against those all-time greats. Featuring standup comedy clips from Ben's new one-hour special, "Hyena," which was recorded live at the world-famous Comedy Works in Denver!LINKS:
Check out Ben...2023-08-081h 12
Advice FightSpend Some Time with Your Inner ChildThe boys spend time doing things they loved as children.Finally allowed to make challenge suggestions again after joining Patreon, Adam’s wife challenges our heroes to engage in activities that they loved as children—but haven’t touched in years.Featuring standup comedy clips from Derek Sheen and Brandie Posey!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, July 29th with Bobcat Goldthwait and Sam Sisson!
Check out Ben's new one-hour special, Hyena!
See Adam at Hot Tub with Kurt & Kristin in Los Angeles on August 2...2023-07-251h 17
Advice FightGet In Where You Fit InThe boys track their fitness.Vacation-bound and ABSOLUTELY TERRIFIED that the boys will forget to record an episode in his absence, Producer Ron surprises Ben, Andrew, and Adam with fitness tracking bracelets so that they can better monitor their health—but also so that he can harvest their data and sell it to Google.Featuring stand-up comedy clips from Erin Rose and John-Michael Bond performed at our live show!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, July 29th with Bobcat Goldthwait and Sam Sisson!
See Andrew...2023-06-271h 20
Advice FightPep In Your StepThe boys give rapid-fire pep talks.Emerging from the depths of a full-fledged funk, Andrew surprises Ben and Adam by requesting a pep talk challenge. The boys take turns honestly answering the question "how are you?" for two minutes, then they engage in a tag-team competition to see who's the best at giving out doses of positivity.Featuring standup comedy clips from Gabby Gutierrez-Reed and Jacob Rupp!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, June 24th with Derek Sheen and Erin Rose!
See Ben at Lo...2023-05-301h 18
Advice FightPlant-Based and Cruelty-FreeThe boys go vegan. After a mildly concerning cholesterol count, Ben challenges Andrew and Adam to exclusively eat a plant-based diet for a week. Featuring standup comedy clips from our own Andrew Orvedahl and Adam Cayton-Holland!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, May 27th with Laura Peek, Sammy Anzer and Haley Driscoll!
See Ben headlining Comedy Works South in Denver on May 18th
See Andrew headlining Comedy Works South in Denver on May 21st
See Adam at Union Hall in Brooklyn, NY on June 8th
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Advice FightA River Runs Through Them (with River Butcher!)The boys try to avoid assuming gender or pronouns for a week.Frustrated by the rising vilification of queer and transgender people—and hoping to rewire his own linguistic tendencies—Adam challenges Ben and Andrew to go a week without gendering anyone. Andrew raises the stakes by creating a "gender jar" that collects $2 for every mistake, to be donated to Trans Lifeline. And our good friend River Butcher joins to help guide we cis three through the challenge! What transpires is one of the more eye-opening and honest conversations we've ever had on the pod. Featu...2023-04-041h 18
Advice FightA Bit of a StretchThe boys work on their flexibility. As we age, our flexibility wanes, our joints ache, and we huff and grunt our way out of bed every morning. So Adam proposes Team Grawlix stretch every night for a week, then measure their flexibility. A nice, easy challenge, right? But nothing is ever that simple on The Grawlix Saves the World. Instead, the boys head straight for the gutter in an effort to crown the new KING OF FLEXIBILITY.Featuring standup comedy clips from Noah Reynolds and Julia Corral!LINKS:
Here's the flexibility test that...2023-03-071h 03
Advice FightInk SpotsThe boys get tattoos. Oh boy. This is a doozy. A simple request from Adam—that the trio get Grawlix tattoos together—takes a wild spin into Passive-Aggressive Acres (a suburb of Riff City) in a way that only a vintage GSTW episode could. The ending is such a shocking surprise that we're still not entirely sure what happened. We just know it's all great. Featuring standup comedy clips from our sweet boy Ben Roy and Anthony Crawford!LINKS:
See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Februar...2023-02-211h 23
Advice FightFun with Needles!The boys try acupuncture.Weary, ragged and just looking for a challenge where he can lay his old bones down for a goddamn minute, Andrew challenges Ben and Adam to try acupuncture, the wellness cure-all for pretty much everything!Featuring standup comedy clips from Justine Marino and Nina Davis!LINKS:
See Adam perform at Helium Comedy Club in Portland, Oregon on February 14th
See Adam perform at Tacoma Comedy Club in Washington on February 15th
See Ben perform at Comedy Works South in Denver on February 22nd
See Andrew perform with Mary Mac...2023-02-071h 10
Advice FightThese Are the People in Your NeighborhoodThe boys make new friends.Alarmed by his increasingly hermetic ways—weeks spent in solitude, poring over strange, homeopathic remedies and polishing board game figurines—Andrew challenges himself, Ben and Adam to each strike up conversations with three complete strangers.Featuring standup comedy clips from Georgia Comstock and Rob Gleeson!LINKS:
See Ben perform at Vultures in Colorado Springs on January 25th
See Adam perform at Helium Comedy Club in Portland, Oregon on February 14th
See Adam perform at Tacoma Comedy Club in Washington on February 15th
See Andrew perform with Mary Mack a...2023-01-241h 17
Advice FightAre You There, God? It's Me, Butthole.The boys try sunning their perineums.Reaching a new low in the very first episode of 2023, the boys attempt to expose the area between their respective anuses (ani?) and scrotums (scrota?), aka their perineums (perinea?), to fifteen minutes of direct sunlight. Because they're geniuses. Geniuses saving the world. Featuring standup comedy clips from Kelsey Rosen and our own Andrew Orvedahl!LINKS:
See Andrew perform with the Sklar Brothers at Comedy Works South in Denver, January 19-21
See Ben perform at Vultures in Colorado Springs on January 25th
See Adam perform at Helium Com...2023-01-101h 02
Advice FightThe Beautiful GameThe boys embrace the World Cup.Delirious with World Cup Fever, Adam challenges Ben and Andrew to immerse themselves in the greatest sporting event in the world.Featuring standup comedy clips from Mike Mulloy and Courtney Maginnis!LINKS:
See Adam live at Planet of the Tapes in Louisville, Kentucky on December 2nd and 3rd
See Ben live at the Denver Comedy Underground on December 2nd and 3rd
See Ben live at Cumston Hall in Monmouth, Maine on December 10th
Support us on Patreon for access to ad-free episodes, birthday shout-outs, stickers, exclusive me...2022-11-291h 11
Advice FightLipstick on the Memory PigThe boys try to share happy memories, and only happy memories.Frustrated by their shared proclivity for only remembering the worst moments in their childhoods, Ben and Andrew decide to mine their respective pasts for positive memories, just in time for the holiday season with family. Meanwhile, Adam dicks around on his phone.Featuring standup comedy clips from Brandie Posey and Dave Ross!PLUGS:
See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, November 26th with Dave Ross, Lizzy Wolfson and more!
See Adam headlining the Comedy Fort in...2022-11-151h 06
Advice FightShow Us Your Horror Shorts (with Bobcat Goldthwait!)The boys make spooky one-minute movies with their kids.Filled to the absolute brim with Halloween spirit, Andrew challenges Ben and Adam to make short, scary movies. Then Ben says we should all include our kids. Then Adam says we should have our old pal Bobcat Goldthwait—acclaimed director and the man behind the camera for several spooky "Those Who Can't" episodes—come on and judge our efforts. And just like that, a Halloween tradition is born. Hail Satan! Featuring standup comedy clips from Jose Macall and Katie Bowman!WATCH OUR MINI HORROR MOVIE...2022-11-011h 17Advice FightA quick announcement from Adam Cayton-HollandWatch the mini documentary from our swimming challenge on Patreon (or watch the intro here) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-09-2901 min
Advice FightDivine InterventionThe boys try on organized religion.Despite being staunchly anti-religious, Adam challenges the boys to each attend a religious service of their choosing.Featuring standup comedy clips from Aaron Urist and Ester Steinberg!LINKS:
See Ben opening for the band Off With Their Heads on August 12th in Manchester, NH and August 13th in Malden, MA
See Ben and Adam on Saturday, August 20th with Miriam Moreno at the Bread Bar in Silver Plume, Colorado!
See The Grawlix LIVE on Saturday, August 27th with Sara Schaefer and Lindsay Adams at the historic...2022-08-091h 17
Advice FightQuit Wasting My TimeThe boys address their time management skills while on the clock.Producer Ron challenges the boys to take a look at how they waste time in their daily lives, drops a bombshell announcement that he will not be cutting anything from this episode, and then demands that Adam, Andrew and Ben finish the podcast in exactly sixty minutes. Chaos ensues.Featuring standup comedy clips from Kyle Ayers and Katrina Davis!LINKS:
Listen to the ad-free, exactly 60-minute version on Patreon!
See Adam Cayton-Holland at The Crocodile in Seattle, WA on Thursday, July 14...2022-07-121h 04Advice FightOperation Inbox ZeroThe boys stare into the mirror that is their e-mail inboxes.Ending his streak of his good suggestions for the podcast, Andrew challenges Ben and Adam to clear out their inboxes completely, and they, in turn, hate him for it. Featuring standup comedy clips from Salma Zaky and Sammy Obeid! And more birthday shout-outs to our Patreon supporters!LINKS:
Here's that email inbox unsubscription service that Producer Ron suggested
See Adam Cayton-Holland at The Crocodile in Seattle, WA on Thursday, July 14th!
See Andrew Orvedahl headlining the Denver Comedy Lounge on July 22nd...2022-06-281h 13
Advice FightAttachment StylesThe boys take quizzes to determine how they behave in relationships.FInding themselves newly single and not-at-all ready to mingle, Ben and Andrew decide to take a quiz to find their "attachment styles" in relationships and how to be better partners. Adam does as well, but from a place of comfortable superiority.Featuring standup comedy clips from Emma Arnold and Georgia Comstock, and birthday shout-outs to some of our Patreon supporters!
Here's the attachment styles quiz that the boys took!
Here's a different attachment styles quiz from NPR that doesn't require sharing your email...2022-06-141h 10Advice FightPamper Your PupsThe boys better the world for their dogs.We all love our dogs like children, yet often we take them for granted—so the boys decide to give each of their respective pups a special day to appreciate them before they’re gone. Featuring standup comedy clips from our own Andrew Orvedahl and Adam Cayton-Holland!
See Ben and Adam performing at the Clinton Street Theater in Portland, Oregon on Friday, June 3rd
See Ben filming his first one-hour special at Comedy Works in Denver on
See The Grawlix LIVE on the last Saturday of every...2022-05-311h 11
Advice FightMorning PagesThe boys employ daily journaling of spontaneous prose to get their creative juices flowing.In April of 1951, Jack Kerouac sat down at a typewriter for three weeks and poured On The Road onto a now-legendary scroll. In May of 2022, Adam, Andrew and Ben tried to sit down in front of a journal every morning for a week and then write down whatever comes out of their heads. And literature, as we know it, was shook off its axis anew. Featuring standup comedy clips from Rosalie Jaymes-Taylor and Brock Wilbur!Special thanks to The A...2022-05-171h 02
Advice FightHundo Shups (with Sean Jordan)Sean Jordan invites the boys to attempt an old-fashioned push-up challenge.Championing the philosophy that trying hard things always betters the world, friend of the pod Sean Jordan challenges Adam, Andrew and Ben to do 100 push-ups, every day, for a week. Featuring standup comedy clips from Sean himself, headlining at our live show!LINKS:
See video of Sean and the boys doing pushups on day 1 of the challenge!
See Sean's video of doing 40 skateboard tricks for his 40th birthday
See Adam headlining Comedy Works South in Denver on April 20th
See Ben h...2022-04-191h 08
Advice FightBug Out BagsThe boys get their survivalist on and prep backpacks for the End Times.Bravely sharing a paranoid side of himself that Ben and Adam always suspected—but never cared enough to confirm—Andrew challenges everyone to prep backpacks that they can grab quickly in an apocalyptic emergency scenario and improve their chances of survival.Featuring standup comedy clips from Janae Burris and Zach Reinert!LINKS:
See Andrew at Infinite Monkey Theorem in Denver on Wednesday, April 6th
See Ben at Loonees Comedy Corner in Colorado Springs on April 8th and 9th
See Adam...2022-04-051h 04
Advice FightThe Ulysses ChallengeThe boys try to read the most difficult novel of all time. In a week. In a passive-aggressive Hail Mary for the ages, Ben lashes out at Adam's literary prowess and challenges the group to read James Joyce's Ulysses in seven days. And thus was born "The Ulysses Challenge," which will no doubt sweep TikTok!Featuring standup comedy clips from Hannah Jones and our own Adam Cayton-Holland!LINKS:
See The Grawlix LIVE at the Bug Theatre in Denver on Saturday, March 26th with Anthony DeVito, Kelsey Rosen, John-Michael Bond, and BK Sharad!
S...2022-03-221h 12
Advice FightBlood In, Blood OutThe boys try to save the world by donating blood.Adam calls bullshit on the entire premise of the podcast—threatening the fragile cash-cow from whose supple teet we sup!—and then challenges Ben and Andrew to put undeniable good into the world by donating blood.Featuring standup comedy clips from Mo Welch and Jordan Doll!Special thanks to Brooke Way and all of the fine folks at Vitalant's Denver West Donation Center. Schedule YOUR blood donation today at any of Vitalant's 120+ donation centers in the US or your own local blood bank!2022-03-081h 04
Advice FightScary Movies to Talk About in the DarkThe boys try to scare the bejesus out of each other through horror movies.If you're a fan of the pod, you know that Andrew and Adam have been going pretty hard at ole Ben Roy lately with a string of challenges designed to make him face his fears. So, in this episode, Ben turns the tables—well, on Adam, anyway—by forcing him to watch the scariest horror movies that the trio can muster. The boys give themselves one week to watch three films: The Descent, Gaia, and The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Andrew, who loves horr...2021-11-021h 14
Advice FightRoll OnBen tackles one of his biggest fears. Adam and Andrew come along for the ride.If there's one thing that The Grawlix Saves the World is about, it's friends helping friends overcome. We always strive to provide a helping hand to one another, so that we may better surmount difficult, emotional hurdles. However, this episode features none of that. Andrew and Adam find out Ben is afraid of rollercoasters, so they make him ride one, like sadistic, unlicensed therapists.Featuring standup comedy clips from Georgia Comstock and Myq Kaplan!Click here to see p...2021-10-051h 09
Advice FightRiff City, USA (with Sam Tallent)Sam Tallent is one of the foremost riffers in these United States. And certain parts of Canada. It was only natural, then, that he saunter into Riff City and issue a challenge to them Grawlix Boys—riff an entire set, record it, and bring it in for review. Will Riff City crown a new mayor? Listen and see! Featuring standup comedy clips from Sam T live at the Grawlix and from his new comedy special, "Waiting for Death to Claim Us."LINKS:
Get tickets to the premiere of Sam's comedy special in Denver and Fort...2021-09-071h 09
Advice FightA Sprinkle in Time (with Shayna Ferm)In a move that's clearly just a ploy to boost ratings, Ben and Andrew decide to throw a surprise Zoom baby shower for Adam. And by "baby shower" we mean sprinkle. And by "sprinkle" we mean diaper sculpture contest.Special guest Shayna Ferm joins to offer wisdom and judgement, Producer Ron gets dragged into the sculpting competition, and Adam joins in the second half to display the freakish and fantastical creations that he discovered on his front porch.Featuring comedy clips from Shayna at The Pump & Dump Show and our own Adam Cayton-Holland!...2021-06-011h 11
Advice FightEl Grawlix Salva La IdiomaAdam once considered himself fluent in Spanish. Ben and Andrew, not at all. But that doesn't mean all three of our intrepid Grawlix heroes can't use a week-long refresher course on the second most commonly spoken language in the US. Join them on un viaje hispanohablante! Featuring a thirteen-year-old standup clip from the well-traveled travieso Adam Cayton-Holland and a much more recent clip from Denver darling Christie Buchele!LINKS:
The Spanish learning app that Ben used for this challenge
Duolingo, Andrew's app of choice
The Grawlix on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Visit our Patreon pa...2021-05-041h 00Advice FightBird is the WordHuzzah! The episode America has been clamoring for! After exploring Ben's love of jiu-jitsu and Andrew's love of Dungeons & Dragons, Adam finally gets his day in the sun, as he shares his passion for bird-watching with his cohorts. Is the world better off for it? Um, doy-hickey. Of course it is. And as if that's not enough, this episode features the return of the Whapping Spatula! And standup comedy clips from resident bird nerd Adam Cayton-Holland and the splendid Eliza Skinner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-11-101h 04Advice FightBee the Change (LIVE)Behold, our first live, in-person podcast ever! Shout out to the good folks at Ratio Beerworks for helping us put this on safely and for just generally ruling. And to Erin Rollman and Brian Colonna from Buntport Theater for moderating the challenge like champs. See who among Adam, Andrew and Ben is the best—okay, least worst—speller of the Grawlix!Note: This is an edited version of the live show. Wanna hear the whole enchilada, including a dating update from Andrew and stories from Adam and Ben? Check our Patreon page this Friday! Le...2020-09-291h 12
Advice FightFNFU: The Fast & The Furious ChallengeThe boys binge watch every single movie in the Fast & the Furious franchise.In a VERY SPECIAL AND IMPORTANT episode of "The Grawlix Saves the World," the boys decide they should fill some holes in their pop cultural canon. When Ben and Adam discover that neither of them has seen "The Fast & the Furious" movies, they vow to watch every single one, fastly and furiously, binge-indoctrinating themselves into the Fast and the Furious Universe, heretofore known throughout the land as the F&FU. For his part, Andrew has to watch "Jerry Maguire." That's it. One stinking movie...2020-04-211h 15
Advice FightPuttin' on the JitsBen teaches Andrew and Adam jiu-jitsu, then they beat the shit out of each other.Ben opens up about his passion for jiu-jitsu, then takes Adam and Andrew to the Easton Training Center—where Ben works as an instructor—and coaches the boys on a few fundamentals. To demonstrate their newfound martial art, Adam and Andrew do battle like only a couple of dads pushing forty can. Did all the jiu-jitsu experts training at the center watch Adam and Andrew ineptly throw blows and laugh their asses off? Tune in and see!Featuring standup comedy clips fro...2020-03-241h 03
Advice FightKickstart Your Love LifeAndrew tries online dating. In an attempt to get him back out there on the playing field, Ben and Adam write an online dating profile for Andrew. Meanwhile, Andrew challenges Ben and Adam to improve their own love lives by taking their respective wives out on dates of Andrew's design. Love is in the air.Featuring standup clips from Nick Vatterott and Lizzy Cooperman!LINKS:
See The Grawlix LIVE on the last Saturday of the month at the historic Bug Theatre in Denver!
Support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, outtakes and bonus...2020-02-111h 01Advice FightEat Outside Your Comfort ZoneThe boys eat at restaurants they would never in a million years otherwise consider.You know those restaurants that you've driven by a million times? The ones that have all but blurred into the wallpaper of your morning commute? Establishments that you hardly even notice anymore except to maybe wonder, "How does that place stay open? Who in their right mind actually eats there?" The answer to that question is the Grawlix. The Grawlix eat there. In this episode anyway, as a way to escape their usual routines. The results are...surprising.Featuring standup comedy...2020-01-281h 00
On Grief: A Podcast about DeathAdam Cayton-HollandCONTENT WARNING: EPISODE CONTAINS FRANK DISCUSSION OF SUICIDE.
In this episode, Adam Cayton-Holland talks about the death by suicide of his younger sister right when his career was about to take off.
In this episode, we discuss:
What his family was like
How his sister Lydia's mental health changed
What the family did to intervene with Lydia
How Adam's grief manifested
What Adam learned about his family's grief
What kind of therapy worked for him
And more...
Special Guest: Adam Cayton-Holland.2019-10-1047 min
My Dining Room Table with Adam Cayton-HollandEp. 28 - Ben and Adam Do ThingsBienvenue to the first MDRT episode of Ben and Adam Do Things, wherein I, Adam, team up with my buddy Ben Roy, he of Ben fame, and head out and do things! We intend to do these sporadically and for our inaugural effort, we headed out to buy pot, legally, as only us Coloradoans can. Enjoy.2014-03-1841 min
My Dining Room Table with Adam Cayton-HollandEp. 27 - Kyle KinaneKyle Kinane is the type of guy who likes to roam around. He's never in one place. He roams from town to town. Today he wandered into Adam's dining room. And by Adam I mean me! Yes, this is the episode where we abandon the third-person facade and get right down to the truth that I, Adam Cayton-Holland, am writing these episode descriptions. So take it from me, this episode rules.2014-03-041h 02
My Dining Room Table with Adam Cayton-HollandEp. 18 - Josh BlueHi guys. This is Producer Taylor. I don't really get a chance to talk to you so I'm going to do so via this podacst description. I just want to say I'm sorry. I'm sorry to you guys, I'm sorry to Josh Blue, I'm sorry to Adam. This has been a real tough time for me, dealing with the loss of the first Josh Blue episode we recorded, and now the embarassment of losing part of the second recording. I hope you guys can find it in your hearts to forgive me, or at least to enjoy the 30-odd...2013-10-3051 min
Wonderful, Thanks2.15 Mob with Adam Cayton-HollandThis week Adam and Ramsey welcome Denver's own Adam Cayton-Holland (Conan, "Those Who Can't") to talk about "mob." You'll hear all about adventures in protesting as children, flash pillow fights, and more as three guys try not to sound like the dumb one in the conversation.2013-07-091h 05
My Dining Room Table with Adam Cayton-HollandEp. 9 - Mara WilesWell look who decided to have two female guests in a row!? ...It's Adam, you guys. Adam decided to do that. So... yeah... that's the answer to the question. Look, I don't know why you're still skateboarding around here all menacingly. I just told you. It's Adam Cayton-Holland. Yes. Comedian and interviewer extraordinaire. Yes. YES! Look, I appreciate your need for rebellion, but Adam sat down to talk to his pal and fellow stand-up comedian, Mara Wiles, and they hashed some shit out and y'all need to just be cooL with it! She has lupus, she had kidney surgery...2013-06-261h 18