The Grawlix Saves The World

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

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! See Adam perform his one-man show Happy Place on Thursday, April 18th at Largo on the Coronet in Los Angeles 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Hall Collaborative in Denver on February 25th at 4pm! See Adam perform at the Cannon Beach Comedy Festival in Oregon on March 8th and 9th! 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

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 Canadian national anthems See Andrew record his third comedy album on February 9th and 10th at the Denver Comedy Underground! See Adam perform his one-man show, Happy Place, at Buntport Theater on February 10th Check out Adam's new special, Wallpaper, now streaming for free on YouTube! 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

What to do when you fear you've peaked.  A fan finds a piece of memorabilia from Grawlix past, which forces Ben to deal with feelings of having maybe reached his (and our) career zenith with our television show, Those Who Can't.  Featuring standup comedy from Billy Shoemaker himself, our boy Ben Roy! LINKS: See the Grawlix live with Kiry Shabazz and Zach Reinert at the Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on January 27th! Check out Adam's new special, Wallpaper, now streaming for free on YouTube! See Andrew perform at High Hops Brewery in Windsor, Colorado on January 26th! See Ben perform with his band SPELLS on February 2nd and 3rd at Oskar Blues in Denver and Colorado Springs See Andrew record his third comedy album on February 9th and 10th at the Denver Comedy Underground! 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

What to do when your car gets burgled. New house, new neighborhood, new transgression. When someone breaks into Andrew's car, the experience leaves him feeling shook, and he turns to the boys for help. But mostly to make sure it wasn't one of them.  Featuring standup comedy from our sweet lil' victim Andrew Orvedahl! LINKS: See the Grawlix live with Kiry Shabazz and Zach Reinert at the Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on January 27th! Check out Adam's new special, Wallpaper! See Ben perform with his band SPELLS on February 2nd and 3rd at Oskar Blues in Denver and Colorado Springs See Andrew record his third comedy album on February 9th and 10th at the Denver Comedy Underground! 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

What to do when a stranger scolds your child In 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 Zach Reinert at the Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on January 27th! 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

In 2023, we took 25 challenges to better the world around us by bettering ourselves. But which challenge was the best? Our Patreon supporters voted on the best episode of 2023—here's their top choice! We're taking a little holiday break, but never fear, we'll be back on Tuesday, January 9th, with brand-new weekly episodes of The Grawlix Saves the World! LINKS: Please take our annual listener survey! See Ben celebrate his 20th anniversary of standup comedy at Comedy Works Downtown on December 28th See Adam perform live at Cap City in Austin, Texas on December 30-31 See the Grawlix live with Kiry Shabazz and Zach Reinert at the Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on January 27th! 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

Rather 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 Ubisububi Room in Denver on December 22nd See Ben celebrate his 20th anniversary of standup comedy at Comedy Works Downtown on December 28th See Adam perform live at Cap City in Austin, Texas on December 30-31 Support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, Act 4, birthday shout-outs, stickers, exclusive merch, every episode of Boi Crazy, bonus videos and so much more Give us a follow and say hello on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and Discord! Going to be a contestant on Jeopardy? Dress for the occasion in some official Grawlix merch! NOTE: No Grawlix live show in December! We'll be back in January! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys try to reconnect with folks who have drifted away. Moved by the spirit of the season, the boys attempt to reach out and touch base with special people in their lives who, for whatever reason, have fallen out of contact. Featuring standup comedy clips from Liv Carter and Troy Walker! LINKS: See Andrew at the 60th annual Ullr Fest in Breckenridge Colorado on December 8th See Ben and Adam on December 9th at Cumston Hall in Monmouth, Maine Support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, Act 4, birthday shout-outs, stickers, exclusive merch, every episode of Boi Crazy, bonus videos and so much more Give us a follow and say hello on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and Discord! Hoping to reunite with an old friend? Why not surprise them with some official Grawlix merch! NOTE: No Grawlix live show in December! We'll be back in January! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 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 on Patreon for ad-free episodes, Act 4, birthday shout-outs, stickers, exclusive merch, every episode of Boi Crazy, bonus videos and so much more Give us a follow and say hello on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and Discord! Still looking for a Halloween costume? Scare your neighbors with some official Grawlix merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 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 25th See Andrew at Ratio Beerworks in downtown Denver on November 1st! See Ben at the Altercation Comedy Festival in Austin, TX on Friday, November 3rd See Ben at Oskar Blues in Colorado Springs on Sunday, November 5th 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 on Patreon for ad-free episodes, Act 4, birthday shout-outs, stickers, exclusive merch, every episode of Boi Crazy, bonus videos and so much more Give us a follow and say hello on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and Discord! Still looking for a Halloween costume? Scare your neighbors with some official Grawlix merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 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 Chris Fairbanks and Liv Carter! 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 See Andrew at a Don't Tell Comedy show near you Support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, Act 4, birthday shout-outs, stickers, exclusive merch, every episode of Boi Crazy, bonus videos and so much more Give us a follow and say hello on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and Discord! Let go of the things that are holding you back... and then strut off into the sunset wearing nothing but official Grawlix merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 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 the Grawlix live standup show at the Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, October 28th with Chris Fairbanks and Liv Carter! See Adam opening for Rory Scovel at the Boulder Theater in Boulder, Colorado on October 6th  See Ben's band SPELLS perform their 10th anniversary show at the Squire Lounge in Denver on October 6th  Support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, Act 4, birthday shout-outs, stickers, exclusive merch, every episode of Boi Crazy, bonus videos and so much more Give us a follow and say hello on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and Discord! Whether you want to look fashionable down in the dugout or from the comfort of a VIP box seat, we've got you covered with official Grawlix merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices