The Grawlix Saves The World
The Grawlix Saves The World
The Grawlix (Adam Cayton-Holland, Ben Roy, Andrew Orvedahl)
A comedy podcast about making your world a better place! Standup comedians Adam Cayton-Holland, Ben Roy, and Andrew Orvedahl (a.k.a. The Grawlix, stars of the sitcom "Those Who Can't") make a sincere but hilarious attempt to better themselves and the world around them. Follow these three best friends and their special guests as they guide one another through the muddy waters of modern fame, choosing a creative lifestyle, parenting, mental illness, traumatic childhoods, getting older, and making the right choice when everything goes wrong. It's part advice podcast, part self-help podcast, and part dick joke factory. Get out your maps of Riff City, sound the Earnestness Horn, and join us for a weekly laugh at this old toilet world. For a guaranteed dose of positivity, each episode features good news from around the globe and standup comedy clips from the renowned Grawlix live show in Denver, Colorado, showcasing comics such as Josh Blue, Debra DiGiovanni, Shane Torres, Nikki Glaser, Kyle Kinane, Chanel Ali, Mo Welch, Sammy Obeid, Ian Karmel, David Gborie, and many, many more. Ad-free episodes and bonus content available at patreon.com/grawlixsaves.
The Balancing Act
Click here for an ad-free version of this episode The boys give advice about creative pursuits while still paying the bills. We here at Grawlix Saves the World love nothing more than responding to requests for advice. And when said request is about a subject that we actually know something about? Well sir, that is what we call a jackpot. Today we dig into figuring out how to make time for creativity, even when it's not quite paying the bills yet.  Featuring standup comedy from Mav Viola at our monthly live show! 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 Sabrina! See Adam celebrate his 20th anniversary in standup at Comedy Works Downtown in Denver on Thursday, April 25th Check out Dry Wit, Andrew's new podcast about sober living Check out Adam's special, Wallpaper, and Ben's special, Hyena! Support us on Patreon for access to ad-free episodes, birthday shout-outs, stickers, exclusive merch, our podcast-within-the-podcast Boi Crazy, bonus videos and so much more Give us a follow and say hello on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and Discord! Swaddle yer bod in official Grawlix merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 23
1 hr 17 min
It's Britney, bitch
The boys talk to Babs Gray, who helped #FreeBritney Along with her partner-in-podcast Tess Barker, comedian Babs Gray christened the #FreeBritney movement, which ultimately unravel Britney Spear's bizarre conservatorship. Since Babs made Britney's world a better place, we've invited her on the pod to talk about that experience and some of the unforeseen consequences of going viral for helping a stranger. Featuring standup comedy from Babs' album, "If I Did It" 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, April 27th with Debra DiGiovanni, Good Cop Rad Cop, and Tanya Sabrina! See Ben headlining at Dude, IDK Studios in Denver on April 18th! See Andrew headlining at Bierstadt Lagerhaus in Denver on April 25th! See Adam headlining at Sisyphus Brewing in Minneapolis, MN on June 7th and 8th! Check out Adam's special, Wallpaper, and Ben's special, Hyena! Support us on Patreon for access to ad-free episodes, birthday shout-outs, stickers, exclusive merch, our podcast-within-the-podcast Boi Crazy, bonus videos and so much more Give us a follow and say hello on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and Discord! Swaddle yer bod in official Grawlix merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 16
1 hr 6 min
The Burgundy Chair
The 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 Sabrina! Check out Adam's special, Wallpaper, and Ben's special, Hyena! Support us on Patreon for access to ad-free episodes, birthday shout-outs, stickers, exclusive merch, our podcast-within-the-podcast Boi Crazy, bonus videos and so much more Give us a follow and say hello on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and Discord! Swaddle yer bod in official Grawlix merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 9
1 hr 1 min
Boi Crazy: The Outsiders (with Chris Fairbanks!)
The boys are crazy for the hunks of the 1983 film "The Outsiders." Buckle up, hunk lovers, because we're dropping into your feed with another very special episode of our podcast within the podcast, Boi Crazy! Our long-time friend Chris Fairbanks joins us to earnestly appraise this hunk-studded cast—Tom Cruise, Rob Lowe, C. Thomas Howell, Ralph Macchio, Matt Dillon, Emilio Estevez, Patrick Swayze, and more. Click here to see the video! Click here for ad-free versions of the full episode in video and audio on Patreon! We'll be back next Tuesday with a brand-new episode of the Grawlix Saves the World. Until then, stay Boi Crazy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 2
30 min
Pivot!
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 Comedy Fort in Fort Collins, Colorado on April 4th See Ben headlining Loonees Comedy Corner in Colorado Springs on April 5th-6th Check out Adam's special, Wallpaper, and Ben's special, Hyena! Support us on Patreon for access to ad-free episodes, birthday shout-outs, stickers, exclusive merch, our podcast-within-the-podcast Boi Crazy, bonus videos and so much more Give us a follow and say hello on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and Discord! Swaddle yer bod in official Grawlix merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 26
1 hr 4 min
Dinks in the Kitchen
The 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 Boulder, Colorado on March 21st-23rd See Adam perform his one-man show Happy Place at the Comedy Fort in Fort Collins, Colorado on April 4th Check out Adam's special, Wallpaper, and Ben's special, Hyena! Support us on Patreon for access to ad-free episodes, birthday shout-outs, stickers, exclusive merch, our podcast-within-the-podcast Boi Crazy, bonus videos and so much more Give us a follow and say hello on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and Discord! Swaddle yer bod in official Grawlix merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 19
1 hr 11 min
If You've Got 'Em Don't Smoke 'Em
The 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 See Andrew hosting The Narrators at Buntport Theater in Denver on March 20th See Ben perform at Comic Cents in Boulder, Colorado on March 21st-23rd Check out Adam's special, Wallpaper, and Ben's special, Hyena! Support us on Patreon for access to ad-free episodes, birthday shout-outs, stickers, exclusive merch, our podcast-within-the-podcast Boi Crazy, bonus videos and so much more Give us a follow and say hello on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and Discord! Swaddle yer bod in official Grawlix merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 12
1 hr 11 min
Devil 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 Andrew hosting The Narrators at Buntport Theater in Denver on March 20th See Ben perform at Comic Cents in Boulder, Colorado on March 21st-23rd Check out Adam's special, Wallpaper, and Ben's special, Hyena! Support us on Patreon for access to ad-free episodes, birthday shout-outs, stickers, exclusive merch, our podcast-within-the-podcast Boi Crazy, bonus videos and so much more Give us a follow and say hello on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and Discord! Swaddle yer bod in official Grawlix merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 5
1 hr 7 min
My Three Dads
The 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 Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, March 30th at 8pm with Mav Viola and Ali Kareem! See Ben headlining at the Denver Comedy Underground on March 1st and 2nd! See Adam perform his one-man show, Happy Place, at Chaos Bloom in Denver on March 14th! Check out Adam's special, Wallpaper, and Ben's special, Hyena! Support us on Patreon for access to ad-free episodes, birthday shout-outs, stickers, exclusive merch, our podcast-within-the-podcast Boi Crazy, bonus videos and so much more Give us a follow and say hello on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and Discord! Swaddle yer bod in official Grawlix merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27
1 hr 17 min
A 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 Negin and the Friends of Tompkins Square Park! 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 Andrew headlining at Town Hall Collaborative in Denver on February 25th at 4pm! See Adam perform his one-man show, Happy Place, at Chaos Bloom in Denver on March 14th! Check out Adam's special, Wallpaper, and Ben's special, Hyena! Support us on Patreon for access to ad-free episodes, birthday shout-outs, stickers, exclusive merch, our podcast-within-the-podcast Boi Crazy, bonus videos and so much more Give us a follow and say hello on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and Discord! Swaddle yer bod in official Grawlix merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 20
1 hr 13 min
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