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Advice Fight

The Grawlix (Adam Cayton-Holland, Ben Roy, Andrew Orvedahl)

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Standup 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 at patreon.com/grawlixsaves. • The Grawlix: Adam, Ben and Andrew have been performing standup and sketch comedy as a trio for 20 years. Their self-titled monthly live standup comedy show, The Grawlix, is one of the lon ...
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People We Know

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PEOPLE WE KNOW is a podcast dedicated to our enthusiasm for and fascination with fictional characters from every creative medium. Join your host, comedian Andy Sell and his guests and co-hosts as they explore a new character each week.
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Is it okay to fly with a dog? If so, how? Our dear friend Maria Thayer has a dog. And she wants to bring that dog with her when she goes to Minnesota and Montana this summer. But Maria knows how annoying people who fly with dogs are. So what should she do?! Go on Advice Fight. That's what she should do. We get into it with Maria, aka Abbey the libr…
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The boys are crazy for the hunks of Val Kilmer's acting career! In boi memoriam of a luscious-lipped legend, we take a peep at some of Val Kilmer's hottest characters—and then decide which of his roles should be carved onto the precipice of Mount Hunkmore. ⁠Watch and listen to the full episode here⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…
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Should 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. ⁠CLICK HER…
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When 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: Follow us for show dates and more: Adam Cay…
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Tips 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: Follow us for show dates and more:…
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The 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: Follow us for show dates and more: Adam Cayton-Hollan…
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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 Brothe…
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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 V…
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Navigating 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: Follow us for show dates and more: Adam Cayton-Holland • Ben Roy • An…
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When 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! << Got…
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Professional 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/ad…
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The boys are crazy for the hunks of Sesame Street! By listener demand, we earnestly appraise the hunkitude of those lovable muppets from your childhood. Watch and listen to the full episode of Boi Crazy here! A quick update: We're putting the finishing touches on Advice Fight and will be relaunching soon! Keep an eye on your podcast app for changes…
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We 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, Be…
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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 y…
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Uh-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 fr…
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How 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 25…
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A listener is ready to put down the bottle. A musician approaching thirty hits up the boys about his relationship with alcohol, looking for advice about handling sobriety programs when you don't necessarily believe in a higher power. LINKS: See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre in Denver on January 25th with Brittany Carney and Kelsey Rosen! See …
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Our Patreon supporters voted on the best episode of 2024—here's their top choice! We're taking a little holiday break, but never fear, we'll be back on Tuesday, January 7th, with a brand-new episode of The Grawlix Saves the World! LINKS: Support us on Patreon for access to ad-free episodes, birthday shout-outs, stickers, exclusive merch, our podcas…
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The boys are crazy for the hunks of the holiday romantic comedy film Love Actually! It's Christmas Eve and we're sliding down your chimney with a sack packed full of UK hunks! Happy holidays to all of you and thanks so much for listening this year. We're taking a break for the rest of the year but we'll be back in 2025 with brand new episodes of th…
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How old is too old to only wear band t-shirts? After hearing used book store employees ruthlessly mock an older customer for their fashion choices, a 38-year-old listener wonders if he's now too old to wear so many band T-shirts—so he turns to we three forty-somethings who wear band T-shirts for help. Featuring a standup comedy clip from Rory Scove…
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Ben 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 tur…
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The boys compete to give a listener the best advice for handling the loud family next door. Featuring a standup comedy clip from Emma Cricket at our live monthly show! LINKS: See Adam perform his one-man show Happy Place at UCB Theatre in NYC on December 4th and 5th! See Andrew at the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins on December 5th! See Ben performi…
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The 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 29…
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The 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…
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The 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 Bu…
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Andrew seeks advice about his child custody situation. The boys turn their advice cannons around and aim them towards the deck of the SS Grawlix—this time, pointing directly at Andrew, who needs help with a major family decision. Featuring a standup comedy clip from Andrew Orvedahl himself, at our live monthly show! LINKS: See the Grawlix live at t…
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The boys compete in a surprise speed Halloween costume contest. In honor of Halloween, Producer Ron surprises Adam, Andrew, and Ben with a flash costume contest—giving them only five minutes to create a costume (and character) from stuff laying around the house—and then decides who deserves the biggest candy bar in their bucket. Featuring standup c…
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The boys are crazy for the hunks of Beverly Hills: 90210! Holy slappin' Trapper Keepers, kids, we're going back the 90s! In this special episode of Boi Crazy, we put the television show Beverly Hills: 90210 under the hunk-o-scope—and rank the hunkitude of Dylan McKay (Luke Perry), David Silver (Brian Austin Green), Steve Sanders (Ian Ziering), and …
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What to do when your teenager turns. Oh, those petulant teens. The coarsening of a child—from sweet apple of your eye to apathetic, hostile Vape King—can be a lot to handle as a parent. Fortunately, the Grawlix boys are here to hold a listener's hand through it all. Featuring standup comedy from Django Gold live at High Plains Comedy Festival! LINK…
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All hail Evil Josh! Our patented competitive advice makes its live debut as the boys are joined by super guests Laura Peek and Josh Gondelman at the High Plains Comedy Festival! Full video on Patreon! LINKS: Listen to Andrew's new album, Now That's What I Call Comedy Volume 21! See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre in Denver on October 26th with …
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The 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 An…
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The boys take Producer Ron aside for a little chat. In a very special Grawlix Saves the World, the boys confront producer Ron about his Amazon addiction. Featuring standup comedy from Kurt Braunohler 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 Adam in Casper on Se…
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The boys don’t know the first thing about the Constitution. In anticipation of the upcoming US election - fun! - Ben challenges Adam and Andrew to a quiz on the Constitution, through no less an authority than a random online quiz! Democracy dies in darkness. This episode is the nail in the coffin. Featuring standup comedy from Hannah Jones at our l…
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When a teenage fan needs help navigating a situation at her first job, the boys go into overdrive, saving multiple worlds in the process, maybe even the universe. Time will tell. Featuring standup comedy from Eeland Stribling at our live show! LINKS: See the Grawlix live at High Plains Comedy Festival, September 19th-21st! See Adam performing at Lu…
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How 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 …
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How to be civil about politics when the world is burning. You know the boys love fixing each and every one of your lives, but when a listener asks Adam, Ben, and Andrew how to talk to co-workers about the upcoming election without pissing anyone off, the veracity of the Riff City Brain Trust is put to the ultimate test. Featuring standup comedy fro…
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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 s…
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Adam 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 …
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The 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…
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So 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 Jone…
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The boys give a listener advice about using generative AI. A long-time fan asks us about using AI bots for creative endeavors, so we compete to decide who's got the best advice. And because we're nothing if not fair, we let ChatGPT also weigh in on the situation—with one special caveat. Featuring standup comedy from Ahmed Bharoocha at our live show…
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The boys are crazy for hunks named Chris! It's CHRIS-mas in July as the boys debate the hunkitude of Chris Evans vs. Chris Pine vs. Chris Hemsworth vs. Chris Pratt. Only one Chris will reign supreme, and the delicate balance of Boi Crazy friendship might just be tested in the process. Click here to watch the entire episode We'll be back next Tuesda…
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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 stand…
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The 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 birth…
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The boys take a friendship quiz. All these people have been writing letters, asking the supposed Grawlix "Super Friends" for advice, but are these three best guys even really that close?! We take some bullshit online test and find out! On this VERY special episode of Grawlix Saves the World. Featuring standup comedy from Caroline Williams at our li…
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What to say in the wake of loss, besides the old cliché platitudes. A letter from a listener (by the name of Producer Ron) sparks a conversation about how to talk to someone after they've lost a loved one or experienced a tragedy. This one has it all, gang—laughs, cries, plus a healthy dose of our signature Grawlix raw sexuality. Featuring a standu…
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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: …
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The 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 Den…
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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 mont…
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