Babstinence: One Woman. One Year. No Booze.

One Year. One Woman. No Booze. Comedian, podcaster and former mall Easter bunny Babs Gray takes on the challenge of not drinking alcohol for one year. She'll track her highs and lows, interview other comedians about their sober journeys, and probably reveal some embarrassing shit along the way. Support the show by sending Babs a tip to ko-fi.com/babsgray. Please rate and review the show and share it with your friends! You can contact Babs via dm on twitter or instagram @babsgray.

Brandie Posey: THE LOST EPISODE

WOWWWW Babs finally edited the episode with her good pal Brandie Posey and it's a good thing she did cause it's a banger! Babs talks about what she's learned from Vanderpump Rules, then invites Brandie to chat about her choice to never drink, what it's like navigating comedy and relationships without drugs or alcohol, and getting to the root of why drinking is so popular. (Hint: it's THE MAN)

07-11
01:34:02

Just Existing

Babs is back with an update about what it's like to ...just live your life???? Turns out it can be okay!! Also a little #FuckHollywood talk.

05-23
17:30

Day Zero

Babs gives a big update and compares her sobriety journey to a giant pancake because it makes sense...kinda.

04-19
24:59

Day 246 | Off the Podcast Wagon

Oops I forgot to upload an episode for a month and to write this description in third person.  I'm still here! I still haven't drank! WILL I??

03-29
20:27

Day 211 | Jack Osbourne Wisdom

Babs reflects on 15 years of pursuing comedy, and how her outlook has brigtened at 7 months of not drinking. She thinks out what it'd be like to make amends in AA, and lists off some celebritities that don't drink.  CALL BABS - FIX BABS! Call 913-FIX-BABS to leave a voicemail!

02-21
22:46

Day 196 | D'ing the B

Babs D'd the B (dropped the ball) on the pod the last few weeks but don't worry she's here with an update and a possible actual theme song?? She chronicles hitting SF Sketchfest without booze and some realizations that have been coming to light. 

02-07
14:54

Day 176 | Mailbag

Babs reaches into the virtual mailbag and responds to your voicemails! Call in at 913-FIX-BABS!

01-18
29:23

Day 163 | Dry January with Ify Nwadiwe

Sorry this episode was a little bit delayed due to audio problems! Using a new audio setup so hopefully it sounds better in y'alls ears.  This week Babs covers how she's feeling after the holidays and welcomes her guest, comedian and writer Ify Nwadiwe, to discuss his trek into dry January. Heads up, there's a lot of talk about nutrition and fitness on this episode as Ify is mostly taking a month off to cut down on his calories and refocus on fitness goals.  Doing a mailbag episode next week so feel free to call 913-FIX-BABS to chime in!

01-09
37:50

Day 155 | Fix Babs

Babs covers the holidays and another mean review, weee! Call 913-FIX-BABS to leave a message!!  

12-28
12:43

Day 147 | "Lay Down and Eat Cheese" with Anna Valenzuela

Babs is joined this week by comedian Anna Valenzuela of the 12 Questions Podcast. Anna just celebrated 20 years of sobriety, and she chronicles her journey and what led her eventually to standup comedy.  There's a voicemail now!! Call 913-FIX-BABS (913-349-2227) to leave a message! It may get played on the show! If you like the show please rate and leave a review!

12-20
01:22:41

Day 134 | Oops All Barbaras

Babs reflects on her very own mantra "Read a book bitch" and comes up with a new one - "Growing up is just being okay with being a dumbass." Basically, she thought just not drinking would fix everyting and turns out - AIN'T TRUE.  Thanks for listening, share the show and leave a review!

12-07
28:18

Day 126 | Baby Tooth

It's a shorty update ep!! Babs discusses not drinking on a friend trip and some FUN FACTZ about ... her mouth.

12-01
07:32

Day 120 | Shifty Eyes with Zach Noe Towers

Babs is back with the hilarious Zach Noe Towers! Zach shares his story and his journey of self-love that has led him to be extremely excited about cookies, in the best way. Please share the show and leave a review!

11-23
01:00:12

Day 106 | Poking the Turtle

Past of 100 days of sobriety! Woweee! Babs discusses her transition from Willy Wonka with a cane, to Willy Wonka doing a somersault. Also - we know this podcast is legit because it recieved it's first negative review!! Babs talks about the review and how it harkens back to some negative experiences she's gone through and what it means for her follow through in other aspects of her life. Then she reveals The Only Writing Method You'll Ever Need That's Based on the Title of A Movie Babs Has Not Seen.  Thanks for listening, and leave a review! A NICE ONE.

11-08
32:15

Day 92 | Sobriété with Johnny Randak

Babs reflects on the trip to New York and how growing SUCKS a big one. She welcomes her guest, Johnny Randak, to discuss his decade-long sobriety journey which began in freakin' France of all places. They discuss AA and how it's helped him in his sobriety, and the show ends on a little snippet from sober / gay / comedic icon Leslie Jordan. 

10-26
01:25:29

Day 83 | New York aka The Big Trigger

Babs recounts what has been the hardest week of sobriety so far. 

10-18
17:40

Day 77 | Curse of the Drink Coupon

Babs gives a quick update before heading to New York for the week - come see her at a show and grab a cute pin! Shows listed at myjokesareuphere.com She discusses the curse of the drink coupon on her life as a comedian and hoarder who's been holding on to expired Southwest drink coupons for far too long.  Thanks for listening! Please rate the show and leave a review. 

10-11
10:51

Day 71 | Hallie Bateman

Babs interviews author and artist Hallie Bateman about her struggles with not wanting to drink but doing it anyway! Hallie has some great insights into how to find out what you really want and leaning into the cheesiness now and then.  We made it to day 71! Let's make it to day 72.  

10-05
01:20:21

Day 64 | I Say F*Ck A Lot Don't I

Welcome to Babstinence, day 64! Babs made a decision about resetting the clock based on everybody's input. Thank you for that! In this ep Babs talks about the new experience of going on comedy trips while being sober, how her parents' anniversary party went, and facing the facts of depression.  Please subscribe, leave a comment, and share the show with your friends!    

09-27
20:12

Day ?? | Andie Main

Well, folks - there was a slip-up. Babs doesn't know if it should count as a relapse so she's asking you for your opinion! On this episode Babs welcomes comedian Andie Main who is celebrating one year of sobriety! They chat about being at a very specific stage in comedy and life and about all the interesting hormonal stuff that's going on, like how sobriety makes you...horny!?! Read Andie's Medium Article about one year of sobriety!

09-20
01:14:56

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