Babstinence: One Woman. One Year. No Booze.

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)

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.

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

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??

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!

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. 

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

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!

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

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!

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!

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

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!

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.

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. 

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

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. 

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.  

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!    

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!

Babs barely got through the big party this past weekend without a drink - but she did!! It's a shortie episode for y'all cause let's be honest, life is exhausting.

Well god dammit, just like everyone said, Babs is starting to actually feel pretty good having not drank for 44 days. She talks about how her obsession with time seems to have dwindled and drops some hot Hollywood goss about making out with an actor from Better Call Saul. No guest this week! Join us next week when she'll maybe talk to someone who the hell knows what could happen.

Past the first month of sobriety and tbh it hasn't gotten much easier! Babs chats about the advice that is annoying her, but she can't deny that some results are showing up in her day to day life. She also talks about the cycles of addiction and depression, and talks about the surrealness of being part of the #FreeBritney movement in relation to new audio recently released by Britney. 

Babs has gotten through her first month of sobriety. Woweeee! She reads some emails and messages from others, and remembers that even open mics can be beautiful.  Her guest today is comedian and writer Megan Koester, who counts her own struggle with sobriety especially during the pandemic.  Watch The Last Open Mic At The End Of The World, hosted by Megan and featuring Babs, on YouTube or HBOMax. 

Babs has made it to week three and she * is * irritable! The haze has worn off, the emotions are up, but overall she is so greatful to have this place to put it all out there! She talks about a failed trip to the Hollywood Bowl and debuts her first ever song for the podcast, "The Little Things."

We've made it past two weeks, baby! Babs shouts out everybody who's been super supportive and chats about how she's feeling so far and the tips people have been sending her way.  The guest this week is 4-years-sober comedian and podcaster Steve Hernandez who runs an incredible comedy show at the Chatterbox bar every Sunday if you're ever in the Covina area. Sorry mom and dad there's sex talk in this one!! Follow Steve @hernia on all the stuff! 

Here we are - day one of what will *hopefully* be a year-long journey of sobriety. Well, from booze... Comedian Babs Gray is taking on sobriety for the first time since she got drunk on an Irish riverbank as a teen. In this first episode, Babs discusses how she arrived to this choice, what she's scared of, and what she's excited for. If you like the show please share it with your friends and subscribe to the podcast on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. If you wanna support the show / Babs, send her a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/babsgray. Have insights / tips / anything else? DM Babs on Twitter or Instagram.