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One of our all-time faves Amy Zimmer is back in the lab this week to chat about her dramatic turn in the new (and Richard Brody approved!) film Blue Heron! Amy walks us through the surprising ways she made herself cry on camera, explains why she once turned down the juicy role of Joan of Arc, and tells us how a recent fender bender gave her a peek into the soul of America. Plus: Can well-behaved women EVER make history? It depends! Amy's film Blue Heron is out April 17.  SEE SAM'S HOUR IN NYC AND LA: linktree.com/samtaggart WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we have Jay Jurden back on the podcast to tackle one of the largest looming musicans in the straight male sphere: Drake. That's right we discuss why everything he does is for the boys, why some levels of masculinity can actually hinder your ability to post, and try to connect with the inner child of Aubrey to get things back on track. Plus, should evil people be allowed to work? They're going to anyway! So stream Drake and then stream Jay's new special "Yes Ma'am" on Hulu!  WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam contemplates going on Survivor, George complains about these damn lines everywhere, FKA twigs finally gets some respect, some people remain young forever, Lindy West is innocent, two new albums from up-and-coming acts make us say "okay!", and Robyn goes Kooky Mode. Which is GOOD.   For two extra episodes a month, join us at patreon.com/straightiolab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we welcome fellow expert in the calling-things-gay-or-straight space Anania to the pod to talk all about this crazy world we call entertainment. We unpack her role in the upcoming Rocky Horror broadway revival, how to make the Oscars a little more juicey, and what the hell is going on when it comes to men's red carpet looks (and lack thereof, sweetie). Plus, should commenters be eradicated? We see no other option! Don't sound off if you disagree!   UPCOMING SHOWS: linktree.com/straightiolab WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our dear friend Jeremy O. Harris returns to chat about his new film Erupcja starring friend of the pod Charli XCX, what he said to Sam Altman at the Vanity Fair Oscar party, which books he read in Japanese prison, why Cate Blanchett is a bit of a trickster, and SO MUCH MORE!  Erupcja is out April 17!  UPCOMING SHOWS: linktree.com/straightiolab WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Do we believe in the testament of Ann Lee? Did George get cosmetic surgery? Can actors reach Lizzo's Pass? What is happening on Threads? Shoud we move to Duluth? Will Zendaya survive the big reckoning? You asked... we answered.  UPCOMING SHOWS: linktree.com/straightiolab WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hope you're ready for some network-ready family values cause this week we have Jesse Tyler Ferguson on the pod! We talk about Modern Family and how it's a tough halloween costume to pull off, we explore which unlikely restaurant we should take Michelle Obama to, and we consider the REAL danger of gay parenting which is of course aggressive aesthetic ideals. Listen to Jesse's podcast "Dinner's On Me" and keep on stanning Cam and Mitch.  UPCOMING SHOWS: linktree.com/straightiolab WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George reports back from his week in London, Sam is rubbing shoulders with huge celebs in Los Angeles, the New Yorker published an article, Peter Thiel said something at an event, we still have not seen Hamnet, Bobby Cannavale deserves a meaty film role, and America has Carolyn Bessette fever!  For two extra episodes a month, join us at patreon.com/straightiolab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ring the LEGEND alarm, because the number one diva in the music industry Perfume Genius joins us in the lab this week! We chat about which actor straight men feel comfortable having a crush on, the politics of turning a look at the Grammys, the reason everyone is always angry, why all television is Riverdale, and of course the eternal genius of Cat Power. Perfume Genius's GLORY EXTENDED is out this week on all major platforms!  UPCOMING SHOWS: linktree.com/straightiolab WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well folks it’s happened…after decades of reaching out, Chris Fleming is finally on the pod. And let’s just say no stone goes unturned. We explore that feeling when someone watches you while you watch a comedy, dive into the unlikely origins of Sam and Chris knowing each other, and everyone shares their beefs with Ari Aster. Plus, you won’t believe what response Chris’ body has to going into a car.   WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once a month, we're re-releasing a classic StraightioLab episode from the vault. Learn the lore that built the legendary podcast the government cannot shut down.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Icon Day at StraightioLab HQ as we welcome the one and only Peaches to the pod! Recorded the day after George's magical night at the Golden Globes, we chat about the gayest and straightest elements of awards shows, what it means to have a "German" sense of humor, whether we should be proud of our various body parts, the cultural history of merkins, and Peaches' incredible new album NO LUBE, SO RUDE!  COME SEE US LIVE IN LONDON, NEW YORK, AND LA: linktree.com/straightiolab WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we bridge the gap between the straight and gay podcaster communities by welcoming How Long Gone's Jason Stewart back on the pod. We go through his extensive list of topics and dive into the sick and twisted world of betting on things on Polymarket. Plus, we learn what's actually being said in barber shops, uncover a new beef with Seth Rogen, and discuss what's the meaning behind someone wearing jogger pants.  WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we welcome comedy legend Todd Glass to the show to go full earnest mode. Sam drops reveals the truth about his past email correspondence with Todd, George can’t stop bringing up his dad, and we all talk about our coming out journeys in vivid detail. Deal with it! Go see Todd’s Joe’s Pub shows in NYC: https://publictheater.org/performances-jp/2026/t/todd-glass-the-event-of-a-lifetime/ WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All aboard!! Today we are joined by Nicole Byer, the covergirl of Podcaster Magazine mind you, to explain what the hell is going on with cruises. Plus, we give our amazing thoughts on AI, we find out that the Marvel film Kraven is actually beloved by some, and we dream about a life that's all-inclusive. See you next year on the Rosie O'Donnell cruise!   WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The day has finally come... our most requested guest of all time, live and in the flesh! Kate Berlant joins us to talk wedding guestlist logistics, father-daughter chemistry, the ethics of small talk, and her big immunity secret. Plus: We investigate the not-so-subtle politics of that magical moment when a groom sees his bride for the first time. Best of luck to all the couples out there!  BUY TICKETS TO OUR SF SHOWS THIS WEEK: linktree.com/straightiolab WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our big New Year's resolution was to have an amazing episode with Yassir Lester and after today we're pretty much done for the year! We talk about the medical diagnosis of a "sunday scary," why being a Yaris driver is one of the most powerful political statements one can make, and, of course, whether or not Allison Williams ever got tired of having to be Marnie. Plus, can straight people figure out how to use the bluetooth speaker or do they deliberately choose silence? This year we're really getting to the bottom of, well, everything!  BUY TICKETS TO OUR JANUARY SF SHOWS: linktree.com/straightiolab WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are blessed to have Josh Sharp BACK on the pod. We come up with an amazing new tracklist of Kim Petras songs, explain what it means to "be philly", and unpack the band Phish with a LIVE fact checker in the room (because facts matter, y'all). Plus, Josh promotes his new off-broadway show "ta-da!" in a way that is so non-linear that even Greta Gerwig's ass will be sat. Speaking of, get tickets to Josh's show NOW at joshsharptada.com. BUY TICKETS TO OUR JANUARY SF SHOWS: linktree.com/straightiolab WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Move over, Reese Witherspoon cause there's a new book club in town. That's right, we're kicking off the inaugural StraightioLab Book Club with Jo Firestone's new novel "Murder On Sex Island." We talk about what it means to write a book about sex that has no sex, how a very special "calendar style" edition came to be, and figure out how much of a book you can just riff. Plus, we find out if past lives are real. BUY TICKETS TO OUR JANUARY SF SHOWS: linktree.com/straightiolab WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are un-paywalling our Patreon episode from last week about the pornographic Canadian hockey hit Heated Rivalry and the Catholic propaganda film Wake Up Dead Man. Happy holidays to all!  BUY TICKETS TO OUR JANUARY SF SHOWS: linktree.com/straightiolab WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cozy Mode Activate! This week we're curling up by the fireplace with our gallon-sized mugs of hot cocoa to tell you about the best gifts to get for your loved ones this holiday season. We have something for everyone including gay guys on the go, aging punks, bear party promoters, moms who don't want anything, and even grad students. The holidays are saved!!!  WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's instant-classic ep, the one and only Greta Titelman (fresh from her standup television debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers) makes her return to the lab to "spray" us with some cold, hard FACTS about one of the most dangerous products in the Life-Threateningly Toxic aisle: Febreze! Plus: When will the hackers release the files? Which public figures are psyops? Are Tod's suede loafers going to make a comeback? We've already said too much. They're listening!  WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rev up your engines, LGBTQ+'s, because this week we're talking about motorcycles with notably global drag queen Meatball. Can you do work on a motorcycle and still maintain a sense of femininity? Do you actually need all that leather? And how dangerous are they really? Plus we pitch an amazing new film franchise that will inspire gay youths to join new, inclusive biker gangs. Yay!  GEORGE'S SPECIAL RELEASE SHOW AT THE BELL HOUSE ON DEC. 3: https://www.ticketmaster.com/george-civeris-special-release-show-brooklyn-new-york-12-03-2025/event/3000635B3E4D54BC  CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Picture this: You tell a straight person you're going through something difficult. How do they respond? This is only one of the many scenarios we explore in today's groundbreaking ep with Liva Pierce! Plus: Is Lady Gaga the ultimate empath? Does being surrounded by women as a toddler make you gay? Is it okay to occasionally be happy about something? How about you stop asking so many questions and hit play... before it's too late.  Follow Liva at @choppedliva!  GEORGE'S SPECIAL RELEASE SHOW AT THE BELL HOUSE ON DEC. 3: https://www.ticketmaster.com/george-civeris-special-release-show-brooklyn-new-york-12-03-2025/event/3000635B3E4D54BC  CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are once again joined by our friend and STAR of the new off-broadway play "Messy White Gays" Aaron Jackson. We talk about our run-in with the often misunderstood James Corden, what it could mean from a medical standpoint to sweat too much, and how there are only fifteen guys in the world who "get us." Plus, is musical theater straight? Can gay guys sexualize the Wicked soundtrack? And is theater training akin to a military background? Probably!  GEORGE'S SPECIAL RELEASE SHOW AT THE BELL HOUSE ON DEC. 3: https://www.ticketmaster.com/george-civeris-special-release-show-brooklyn-new-york-12-03-2025/event/3000635B3E4D54BC  CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're joined by global indie darling and world's youngest woman Ivy Wolk (Anora, English Teacher, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You) to go absolutely buck wild in Zohran Mamdani's New York! We chat about George and Ivy's auditions for a social justice sketch comedy group, what our roles will be when the revolution comes, Ivy's previous life as a Disney-approved child star, and why there is an epidemic of straight men acting DL!  COME SEE US IN LOS ANGELES AT 'ON AIR FEST' ON NOV. 11: https://www.squadup.com/events/straightio-lab-live-with-iheart   GEORGE'S SPECIAL RELEASE SHOW AT THE BELL HOUSE ON DEC. 3: https://www.ticketmaster.com/george-civeris-special-release-show-brooklyn-new-york-12-03-2025/event/3000635B3E4D54BC  CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're taking your calls this week and we're NOT happy about it. Is Lorde a gay pop diva? Is there such a thing as a perfect movie? How many concussions would we give Zach Braff for cash? Can you transition into a gay guy and still listen to indie rock? Who are our voice icons? And finally...what is a piece of media did you love as a child that now you hate? You're about to find out!  COME SEE US IN LOS ANGELES AT 'ON AIR FEST' ON NOV. 11: https://www.squadup.com/events/straightio-lab-live-with-iheart  CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charisma is back in a big way this week as we welcome one of our favorite girls on the planet Monét X Change to chat about going Parvati Mode on the "Survivor Influencer Experience," podcast beefs, Joy Behar's soothing voice, and why some men are ponies and some men are horses. Plus: What are people trying to prove when they go fishing? GO SEE MONÉT ON TOUR! https://www.monetxchange.com/live COME SEE US IN LOS ANGELES AT 'ON AIR FEST' ON NOV. 11: https://www.squadup.com/events/straightio-lab-live-with-iheart CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we're thrilled to have Adam Friedland (the Carrie Bradshaw of the straight podcasting community) on the show. We go "Jon Stewart mode" as we talk about which Sex And The City boyfriends deserve a little more credit, the many different ways a marriage proposal can go wrong, and the limits of arguing with someone's lived experience. Plus, we finally find out if straight guys know about Addison Rae, and it's a resounding "sort of."  CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is going home a hostile act? This week we have Jo Sunday on to argue that it just may be! Plus, is it possible to not know who the Spice Girls are? Should everyone have guest beds in their house? And at what point does a new mom have to stop saying she's "new"? We think never!!!    GET TICKETS TO OUR LAS VEGAS SHOW HERE: linktree.com/straightiolab CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode with Maggie Winters has everything. The model to schoolteacher pipeline. A government conspiracy about where all the new slang is REALLY coming from. And a public callout to the Nolita-based bagel place that nearly ruined George's big brunch. Plus, we discuss Burger King, the fast food restaurant with the lowest self-esteem. Believe in yourself, king! GET TICKETS TO OUR SUMMER/FALL TOUR HERE: linktree.com/straightiolabCALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it mean to wear glasses? What does it mean to have dyed hair? What does it mean to use deodorant? What does it mean… to be free? We are joined by our friend Julio Torres to answer these questions definitively and finally. You have ONE MORE WEEK to see Julio’s show COLOR THEORIES at Performance Space New York. Tickets at color-theories.com!GET TICKETS TO OUR SUMMER/FALL TOUR HERE: linktree.com/straightiolabCALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are back in New York and joined by toast of the town Morgan Bassichis. After the run of their incredible show "Let Me Be Frank," we couldn't wait to have them on to promote the idea that the show is now over. We cover everything from what qualifies someone to be a therapist, the eroticism of the normal couple, and whether it's healthier to look at dicks or old photos of Kristin Davis all day long. All in all, we're just grateful that we've been given the space. GET TICKETS TO OUR SUMMER/FALL TOUR HERE: linktree.com/straightiolabCALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kay Poyer has lived many lives — goth club regular, antique store worker, Substack diva — and it's all been leading to this: her debut on the gay podcast StraightioLab. We chat about the differences between straight and gay hookup culture, between millennials and Gen Z, between the internet and real life, and of course between people who are annoying and people who are normal! GET TICKETS TO OUR SUMMER/FALL TOUR HERE: linktree.com/straightiolabCALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Season Starts Now! And we're kicking it off with a pillowy soft launch where George and Sam catch up on all the most pressing issues. Issues like: Are pop stars getting shorter? Is gay sluttiness supposed to stay in the closet? And do we need to create new clothes for men? Get ready to get DEEP into the psyche of two gay guys in horrible moods and kick off the new season with a commitment to truth (which is beauty btw). GET TICKETS TO OUR SUMMER/FALL TOUR HERE: linktree.com/straightiolabCALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi Glamour Girls! We will be back with new episodes next week. Until then, enjoy a classic StraightioLab episode with Stavros Halkias. You can catch him in Yorgos Lanthimos' BUGONIA, out next month!  GET TICKETS TO OUR SUMMER/FALL TOUR HERE: linktree.com/straightiolab CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  --- Today we're joined by Stavros Halkias whose new movie "Let's Start A Cult" is out October 25th. We discuss the most groundbreaking topics from Greek stereotypes that are actually true for most people, Stavros' big sober year, and the politics of having a cold in the year 2024. Plus, we talk mancaves and wonder: would straight people rather build another room in their house instead of having a coversation? Many are saying yes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Demi Lovato. Labubus. Terry Gross. Recency bias. The state of America men's bushes. Michael Barbaro. Put your headphones ON, Addison Rae, because it's time for another call-in episode. GET TICKETS TO OUR SUMMER/FALL TOUR HERE: linktree.com/straightiolabCALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Move over, Reese Witherspoon cause there's a new book club in town. That's right, we're kicking off the inaugural StraightioLab Book Club with Jo Firestone's new novel "Murder On Sex Island." We talk about what it means to write a book about sex that has no sex, how a very special "calendar style" edition came to be, and figure out how much of a book you can just riff. Plus, we find out if past lives are real. GET TICKETS TO OUR SUMMER/FALL TOUR HERE: linktree.com/straightiolabCALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we welcome back certified male genius and recent Gayle King interview subject Josh Gondelman (whose new special POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT is out now!) to talk about the non-thinking man's wig: the toupée. Plus: We coin a pretty major new mode of critique called One-Ball Criticism, which is taking literary magazines and academic jouirnals by storm. And no one is safe! GET TICKETS TO OUR SUMMER/FALL TOUR HERE: linktree.com/straightiolabCALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many episodes of this podcast have shocked, appalled, and rattled us to our cores, but today comedian Zach Zimmerman talks to us about inspirational watch influencer Tim Hayden and it makes us question, well, everything! And just when you thought we couldn't be more disoriented, we discuss the pitfalls of deal chasing, newfound bisexuality, and whether or not someone should have self-respect in the entertainment industry. Bon appetit! GET TICKETS TO OUR SUMMER/FALL TOUR HERE: linktree.com/straightiolabCALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George is processing some extra-juicy gossip and Sam is recovering from a molecular gastronomy experience, but the show must go on! We welcome the delightful Atsuko Okatsuka (currently on tour in a city near you) to the lab and try to convince her that her fascinating past as a cheerleader is Certified Straight. Or is actually gay? Well now we have a dialogue! Plus: Do different kinds of gay guys correspond to different water birds? GET TICKETS TO OUR SUMMER/FALL TOUR HERE: linktree.com/straightiolabCALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are all winners because we have Survivor and Traitors legend Parvati Shallow on the pod to charm us into oblivion. We discuss her new book "Nice Girls Don't Win" and throughout the episode she proves why she's the master of deception. We also talk hunting, how George and Sam would do on Survivor, and we introduce a new short form web series that we think could change the media landscape forever. Good luck not being charmed - Parvati's been medically diagnosed with charisma. And no, there's no cure. GET TICKETS TO OUR SUMMER/FALL TOUR HERE: linktree.com/straightiolabCALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we welcome New York-based teen comedian Tessa Belle, who is our first ever guest to receive college credit for appearing on the pod! Before debuting her theory of why doing things is straight, Tessa walks us through some common misconceptions about men, women, mental health, the entertainment industry, relationships, and the concept of communication. Then we proceed to make some bold generalizations that are either really conservative or really progressive. Plus: Have you read the article? Have you listened to the song? GET TICKETS TO OUR SUMMER/FALL TOUR HERE: linktree.com/straightiolabCALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1969, a young Ted Kennedy drove his car off a bridge on Chappaquiddick Island in Massachusetts. He managed to get out of the car and survive, but the 28-year-old woman in the passenger seat did not. Kennedy fled the scene and didn’t report the incident until the following morning. As with all Kennedy scandals, conflicting reports of what exactly happened led to enduring conspiracy theories. We’re joined by Liz McNeil, editor-at-large at PEOPLE, author of JFK Jr.: An Intimate Oral Biography, and host of the Chappaquiddick podcast COVER-UP, to discuss what we know about that night — and what we don’t. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back to bicoastal recordings and feeling MIXED about it. Luckily, this week we have Jenny Hagel on to make us feel calmer with her wise thoughts on following your heart, lesbian fashion influence, and what it means when you wear a dress that's just a long oxford shirt. Plus, we get into local college culture, a tortoise vs hare binary, and the psychology behind posting a picture of your kid with an emoji over their face. And remember: wear whatever you want, as long as it's purposeful!! GET TICKETS TO OUR SUMMER/FALL TOUR HERE: linktree.com/straightiolabCALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the FINAL episode of StraightioLab recorded before Sam's wedding, we dive into the straightest topic of all time: Fantasy sports. "Returning champ" (phrase we just learned) Devon Walker (SNL, his brand new podcast MY FAVORITE LYRICS) joins us to answer such questions as: Is fantasy football kind of like Harry Potter fan fiction? Could a gay guy in New Jersey get into gambling? And finally: Is it gay or straight to opt out of things? GET TICKETS TO OUR SUMMER/FALL TOUR HERE: linktree.com/straightiolabCALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever had someone's boyfriend explain rules of a game to you? Well then this ep is for you! We have Taylor Ortega on to talk all things game night and tell us about what really happens when you're hanging out with straight couples. Plus, we talk about Sam's wedding, the problem with perpetuating as a concept, and what happens to cis guy's genders when they finally get a girlfriend. And we make a stunning realization about lesbians in New York City pre-2018 that historians will definitely need to be looking into. CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To celebrate our genius friend Cole Escola's Tony win, we are re-releasing a classic episode from a little over a year ago. You can see Cole in OH, MARY! on Broadway through this Saturday June 21! CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Pride! If only it were that simple. Today we are joined by one of our country's most talented gaslighters, our dear friend Patti Harrison, to check in on the state of the LGBTQ+ community across the globe. The "episode topic" is brought up in passing exactly once as we get lost in a sea of psychological manipulation, sexual roleplay, marine life-based speculative fiction, and intellectual exercises that leave us feeling sore BUT refreshed. Get in... the water's scalding hot and filled with microplastics. CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Pride Month! Enjoy this re-release of our world famous special edition podcast: GaytioLab! And who better to join us in this exploration of gay culture than writer, actor, influencer, model, engineer, and dear friend of the pod Celeste Yim. We talk about how we celebrate pride, what it takes to order off menu, and of course what an "umbrella gay" is. Plus, we introduce a brand new original character to the world that is soon to have numerous film and tv projects GUARANTEED. If that doesn't get you interested then quite frankly I don't know what will! CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This call-in show has it all: Rural butch lesbians, a well-meaning bisexual woman who may have accidentally used a slur, intellectually curious gay guys, intellectually incurious ones, a game-changing new term to add to the lexicon, and a Marry-F*ck-Kill to end them all! CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you spot me, bro? Today we are joined by the People's Man Gianmarco Soresi to take on and ultimately SOLVE the masculinity crisis that is plaguing this once great nation. Plus: Which fast-casual bakery chain would each of the Haim sisters be? What musicals have mass appeal in 2025? Should theater camp be mandatory? And finally: Do retail workers have a moral responsibility to sexualize customers trying on clothes? Follow Gianmarco at @gianmarcosoresi on all platforms, and go see him on tour at a city near you!CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our periodic surprise call-in shows. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are blessed to have Josh Sharp BACK on the pod. We come up with an amazing new tracklist of Kim Petras songs, explain what it means to "be philly", and unpack the band Phish with a LIVE fact checker in the room (because facts matter, y'all). Plus, Josh promotes his new off-broadway show "ta-da!" in a way that is so non-linear that even Greta Gerwig's ass will be sat. Speaking of, get tickets to Josh's show NOW at joshsharptada.com. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you been outside? There are men playing with Depression-era wooden toys—and it's all part of the masculinity crisis. Today we welcome our dear friend Liam Benzvi, whose amazing album ...AND HIS SPLASH BAND is out now, to chat all things yo-yos, cups and balls, and so much more. Plus: What is the most punk month? What does it mean to "have a thing"? And finally: Can gay guys get through Lizzo's Pass? Well it's not really that simple. Find Liam's music at liambenzvi.com!STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are putting on our public intellectual hats for Torrey Peters, author of "Detransition, Baby" and whose incredible new book "Stag Dance" is available now. She brings insights that will potentially take years to fully grasp. Things like how all marriages can be straight if the divorce takes long enough. Or how there's no such thing as "the big moment" despite what the mainstream media will try to tell you. Or (and this is potentially the most important) how there's a whole community of nasty discord users who have yet to be brought to light by the proper channels. Well that ends here and now, enjoy the most prestigious episode of podcasting ever made. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dreams really do come true as we finally welcome one of the most requested guests in StraightioLab herstory, the one and only Hari Nef! And she came PREPARED with a full list of topics, which we dissect one by one before landing on a winner. Questions include: Can male actors be actresses? Can drag brunch be a site of resistance? Are we "sat" for Ari Aster's latest? Should we FaceTime Lena Dunham? And are parents of LGBTQ+ children gagging from all the fabulosity? Sometimes! Plus: Hari debuts her impression of "Cher doing Joan Didion." STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Public Intellectual Day at StraightioLab HQ as we welcome The New Yorker’s Doreen St. Félix to the lab to talk about, quite simply, EVERYTHING: the semiotics of handbags, Lizzo’s Pass, the many of Joan Didion, and of course the state of religion in the United States of America. StraightioLab: Live! at the Bell House: https://concerts.livenation.com/straightiolab-live-brooklyn-new-york-04-16-2025/event/3000626340673C34STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have comedian Ali Macofsky on to discuss the controversies surrounding today's American Royalty. That's right, the YouTube personalities. We ask if Hawk Tuah is innocent, figure out what's going on emotionally with the gay barstool fans, and we discover together what Brianna Chickenfry's whole deal is. And we dream of a future where maybe celebrities are so small that they're just random people on the street. Let's go girls! StraightioLab: Live! at the Bell House: https://concerts.livenation.com/straightiolab-live-brooklyn-new-york-04-16-2025/event/3000626340673C34STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is once again time to answer some calls from the most important people on the planet, our beloved listeners. And we'll let you in on a little secret: a whole additional hour of calls is already up on Patreon! You can always leave us a message at 385-GAY-GUYS, and you just might hear your voice on your favorite podcast.Tickets to George's special taping: https://www.slipperroom.com/event-details/guest-event-foxglove-presents-george-civeris-1 StraightioLab: Live! at the Bell House: https://concerts.livenation.com/straightiolab-live-brooklyn-new-york-04-16-2025/event/3000626340673C34STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we have comedian and paranormal expert Roz Hernandez on the podcast to talk about our galactic neighbors who refuse to introduce themselves formally: UFO's. Why do they only go to rural areas? What's with all the probing? And what the hell are crop circles? Plus, we invent a new line of clothes for Everlane, discuss the difference between transitioned and transitioning lenses, and make a connection about magazines that may leave you stunned. Catch Roz Hernandez on Tour "Roz Hernandez does Comedy in a Gay Bar?!"Get your tickets here: https://www.rozhernandeztour.com/tourdatesSTRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Richard Perez returns to the podcast to talk about the topic of Toys, which is actually very personal to all of us because we actually played with toys when we were children. Today we're asking what happens when a boy likes a girl toy? What about when a boy just straight up likes trucks? And are some toys worth nearly dying for? Yes! Plus we talk bombing, how any movie that is ever made is a miracle, and we introduce over three new spinoff podcasts. Listen to this ep and then go see Richard on tour this spring! STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five years ago, comedian, writer, and actress Amy Zimmer (Stress Positions, Problemista) first joined us to discuss the premiere of recording artist Lady Gaga's single "Rain on Me." Today she returns to the lab on account of the release of the album MAYHEM. All of it is addressed. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attention all dermotologists! Today we have Claudia O'Doherty to do your job for you and tell the world to wear sunscreen whether you are gay or straight. Plus, we explore the new ways that people are telling us to feel bad about our faces, Sam addresses the scowling rumors (of which there are many!), and we figure out how Australian people feel about "naur." Another beautiful cultural exhange of an episode. Buy tickets to see George do standup in NYC, Boston, and Philly here: linktree.com/georgeciverisSTRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So raise your glass if you are wrong... in all the STRAIGHT ways?! Our dear friend Daniel D'Addario, whose juicy new novel THE TALENT is out TODAY, joins us to chat about Sam's mom's favorite musical artist — the one and only P!nk. From candle-buyers to SoulCycle enthusiasts to folks who just love a good old-fashioned circus moment, America simply cannot get enough of Miss Alecia Moore. We investigate why. Plus: What are our favorite "bitchy" moments from Dan's book, and which of his characters have us raising our paws up and screaming "Abracadabra, amor-oo-na-na"? Buy THE TALENT by Daniel D'Addario here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-talent-daniel-d-addario/21580588?ean=9781668075470Buy tickets to see George do standup in NYC, Boston, and Philly here: linktree.com/georgeciverisSTRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love is in the air on today's ep, but not just any love. A very special love. That's right, we're referring to the love between a podcast hosting duo and their very special guest aka between Sam and George and today's amazing guest D'Arcy Carden. It's an electric ep that discusses everything from water bottle culture, the rules of power, Hollywood writer's room paparazzi, SNL background work, and of course the cunty go girl herself: Cupid. This episode is chock full and yet? We want to do it all over again! STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time to check in with the most important people in the world: listeners of the StraightioLab podcast. Two different Zachs, as well as some other people, called the hotline... and we answered! You can always leave us a question or comment at 385-GAY-GUYS. And who knows... you might hear your call on air sooner than you think...STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're joined by comedian (and Sam's After Midnight coworker) Skyler Higley to travel down that ole country road to the topic we all grew up with: Hometown Pride. That's right, we're going back to where it all began where the trucks are big as houses and the sporting events feel war-adjacent. Plus, we talk about our work personas, what screeds we should all be releasing, and the ethics of carrying a grown man like a baby in a pool. This should solve everything. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The grocery store can be glamorous if you're picking up an iced tea or a delicata squash. But what if you just need some paper plates or a spray bottle of all-purpose cleaner? That's where things get drab — and fast. Today we're joined by the hilarious Liza Treyger to chat about the straightest aisle at the supermarket. Plus: Is reclaiming insults over? And are men and women different? We're realy close to figuring that one out! Stream Liza's brand new special NIGHT OWL on Netflix NOW!STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hootie-hoo, Glamour Girls! George and Sam TAKE OVER THE TECH WORLD at San Francisco Sketchfest. The amazing Amy Schneider (winner of 40 consecutive games on Jeopardy!) and the hilarious Moshe Kasher (The Endless Honeymoon Podcast) join them, need we say more??STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you radiating queer joy? There's a vaccine for that. Today we welcome the hilarious and currently-on-tour Spike Einbinder and Honey Pluton for an episode that truly Has It All: shocking confessions, reckless social theorizing, condoning of violence, and of course a new Haim-centric segment! So press play now... or be punished to the full extent of the LAW! See Spike and Honey in NYC, Chicago, LA, and SF! Tickets here: https://linktr.ee/spikeeinbinderSTRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab COME SEE US AT SF SKETCHFEST ON JAN 17: https://concerts.livenation.com/sf-sketchfest-presents-straightiolab-w-sam-san-francisco-california-01-17-2025/event/1C00616EE10338C8SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever been in a hurry? Well maybe you should check in with that. Actually, we'll do it for you in this amazing episode with star of the new standup special "Human Magic," Ilana Glazer. We talk about what it means to grow up, how the 6th of every month feels a little scary, and we make shocking new declaration about therapy. So shutup, listen, and heal your inner child NOW. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   COME SEE US AT SF SKETCHFEST ON JAN 17: https://concerts.livenation.com/sf-sketchfest-presents-straightiolab-w-sam-san-francisco-california-01-17-2025/event/1C00616EE10338C8 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year's Eve Glamour Girls! Enjoy this re-release episode with Esther Fallick which was named one of The Best Comedy Moments of 2024 by Vulture and NY Mag!In one of our most intellectual episodes EVER (and that's saying a LOT), we welcome reformed Disney adult Esther Fallick to chat about museums with slides in them—as in slides that you slide down, much like in a playground. We're talking the Museum of Ice Cream, the Museum of Sex, the Museum of Broadway... basically any museum-like establishment that is proudly anti-art! Questions include: Would institutions like this exist if we had universal healthcare? Was Ronald Reagan the original Madame Web? What makes someone a ""subject"" and what makes someone an ""object""? Are we good at identifying ""cultural rot""? Well... kind of! STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab COME SEE US AT SF SKETCHFEST ON JAN 17: https://concerts.livenation.com/sf-sketchfest-presents-straightiolab-w-sam-san-francisco-california-01-17-2025/event/1C00616EE10338C8SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're celebrating the holidays by unpaywalling a very special call-in patreon episode for all to enjoy. How generous of us! We take calls about the state of optimism, the pros and cons of being married to Santa, how comfortable we are with novelty, and so much more. Enjoy and see you in the new year! STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab COME SEE US AT SF SKETCHFEST ON JAN 17: https://concerts.livenation.com/sf-sketchfest-presents-straightiolab-w-sam-san-francisco-california-01-17-2025/event/1C00616EE10338C8SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is the day you wait for all year round. It's the day when George and Sam's eyes roll back in their head and they predict the trends for the next year with stunning accuracy. Witness their predictions, no, their prophecies for the year 2025 and heed their warnings. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab COME SEE US AT SF SKETCHFEST ON JAN 17: https://concerts.livenation.com/sf-sketchfest-presents-straightiolab-w-sam-san-francisco-california-01-17-2025/event/1C00616EE10338C8SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded the exact moment it got dark outside on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, this episode unlocked something very dark within us that will be studied by social scientists for generations... Our dear friend Dash Turner joins us to chat about his twisted heterosexual habits and the healing power of Call of Duty. Plus: What kinds of injuries are gay and which ones are straight? Is breaking a bone just a test to see if you can "pull it off"? And where does insurance fit into the equation?STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab COME SEE US AT SF SKETCHFEST ON JAN 17: https://concerts.livenation.com/sf-sketchfest-presents-straightiolab-w-sam-san-francisco-california-01-17-2025/event/1C00616EE10338C8SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it mean to be a sister? Is it different than having a sister? And where do brothers fit in? These are just some of the questions that we bravely tackle this week with sister and writer/star of the new play "It's My Sister" Casey Jane Ellison. Plus, we examine how people can be cool, whether we should be grateful for anything, and the rythyms of LA (or lack thereof). Everything in this episode IS canon so update your ledgers accordingly! STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab COME SEE US AT SF SKETCHFEST ON JAN 17: https://concerts.livenation.com/sf-sketchfest-presents-straightiolab-w-sam-san-francisco-california-01-17-2025/event/1C00616EE10338C8?_gl=1*1t232ut*_ga*MTAyMzk3MTQwNi4xNzI3OTI2NTEx*_ga_C1T806G4DF*MTczMTY4OTIzMy4xMS4xLjE3MzE2ODk4MjguNjAuMC4w*_ga_H1KKSGW33X SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thanksgiving Glamour Girls, and also happy belated CANADIAN Thanksgiving, because today we're releasing our first ever Toronto live show, featuring superstars Ben Sosa-Wright, Sarah Hagi, and Nathan Hare! Unfortunately the first 15 minutes of the audio were stolen from the mainframe by really evil hackers, but it wouldn't be StraightioLab without a little whoopsie! STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're thrilled to have Catherine Cohen on to help us break the seal of yet another national tragedy. No stone goes unturned as we talk about the passing of time through podcasting, the failing movie industry (and thriving film industry!), and George reveals an opinion Charlie Puth that will even further divide our nation. Stream Catherine's new special "Come For Me" and listen to her new album "Overdressed" on all platforms! STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab COME SEE US IN TORONTO ON 11/23: https://paradiseonbloor.com/special_events/6500/ SEE GEORGE AT JOE'S PUB IN NYC ON 11/25: https://publictheater.org/productions/joes-pub/2024/g/george-civeris/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded two days after the election, this episode is raw, real, and occasionally incoherent in ways few other podcasts would dare to be. We're joined by our dear and delightful friend Tim Platt, whose debut comedy album Teeth Like Beak is now available on all platforms, to talk about a true straight classic: acoustic guitar covers. Was the guitar scene in the Barbie movie hack or revolutionary? Should Ben Folds be tried at the Hague? And finally: At what point does critiquing something by calling it straight lose its edge? When we say so, bitch. Listen to Tim's album here: https://timplatt1.bandcamp.com/album/teeth-like-beakSTRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab COME SEE US IN TORONTO ON 11/23: https://paradiseonbloor.com/special_events/6500/ SEE GEORGE AT JOE'S PUB IN NYC ON 11/14 and 11/25: https://publictheater.org/productions/joes-pub/2024/g/george-civeris/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are joined by nightlife legend and general encyclopedia Charlene Incarnate to talk about theater. That's right, theater is straight. Before you get out your pitchforks and torches, maybe you should listen to some of her incredible points that are backed by peer-reviewed data. Plus, we talk about the types of gay guys who play tennis, the chastity play of living in New York City, and the waves of gay in pop music. This is an ep will show you what it means...to be memorable. MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab COME SEE US IN TORONTO ON 11/23: https://paradiseonbloor.com/special_events/6500/ SEE GEORGE AT JOE'S PUB IN NYC ON 11/14 and 11/25: https://publictheater.org/productions/joes-pub/2024/g/george-civeris/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forget everything you know, because today's episode with the one and only Martine (Fantasmas, Los Espookys) takes every existing paradigm, turns it upside down, and shakes it VIOLENTLY until nothing remains but a big, gaping vacuum of endless possibility. Stream "Fantasmas" on Max... if you are a true Rebel Heart. MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab COME SEE US IN TORONTO ON 11/23: https://paradiseonbloor.com/special_events/6500/ SEE GEORGE AT JOE'S PUB IN NYC ON 11/14 and 11/25: https://publictheater.org/productions/joes-pub/2024/g/george-civeris/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're joined by Stavros Halkias whose new movie "Let's Start A Cult" is out October 25th. We discuss the most groundbreaking topics from Greek stereotypes that are actually true for most people, Stavros' big sober year, and the politics of having a cold in the year 2024. Plus, we talk mancaves and wonder: would straight people rather build another room in their house instead of having a coversation? Many are saying yes! MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of National Coming Out Day, please enjoy this bonus episode of StraightioLab presented by Chase Freedom and The Outspoken Podcast Network. This episode features special guest Raquel Willis, an award-winning author, activist, and media strategist dedicated to Black transgender liberation. MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're all familiar with the classic American flag, which celebrates values like freedom, Big Gulps, and flawless foreign policy. But what if it had no colors and was stitched onto a vest worn by a really scary man in the woods? Today we talk about the world of all-black American flags with certified naturista Joe Castle Baker. Plus: What if Paul Hollywood and Guy Fieri made love?MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for part two of our Earnestness Bonanza where we DROP THE ACT and answer listener questions HONESTLY. This time with real voice calls! See us LIVE in New York on October 12th! Tickets at linktree.com/straightiolab. MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for Earnestness Bonanza, our bi-annual call-in show where we DROP THE ACT and answer listener questions HONESTLY. This time with real voice calls! You can call to leave more messages before we record Part 2 at 385-GAY-GUYS! See us LIVE in Chicago on October 6th and New York on October 12th! Tickets at linktree.com/straightiolab. MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a red letter day at Straighio HQ for two reasons. First is that we got to have the incredible James Adomian on the podcast whose new special "The Path Of Most Resistance" is available now. The second reason is that we have finally created an episode where you can take clips out of context that make us look like we're spreading insane conspiracy theories. We knew it was bound to happen one day! Plus, we talk about the burgeoning arts scene of Penn Station, outfit backlash, and how does one get "gay voice." Listen now before we re-classify the whole ep! See us LIVE in Chicago on October 6th and New York on October 12th! Tickets at linktree.com/straightiolab. MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was... SASHEER all along?! This week we're joined once again by our dear friend Sasheer Zamata, star of Marvel's Agatha All Along on Disney+, to chat about the concept of giving your house guests hospital-like SHOE COVERS for them to wear in your HOME! The questions of course are endless: What is everyone afraid of? Are feet the most stigmatized body part? Is a more foot-positive future even possible? Well how about you put on those "ear covers" (headphones) and find out for yourself! See us LIVE in Chicago on October 6th and New York on October 12th! Tickets at linktree.com/straightiolab. MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can watching a movie make you smart? No. But it can trick you into feeling smart and that's the magic of cinema. This week we're joined by notable comedian and Sam coworker Sophie Buddle to talk all things about the king of making people feel smart: Christopher Nolan. Plus, we unpack which actresses are gay guy actresses and which aren't, what it means to view America from an outside perspective, and how LA people are having their cake and eating it too. Also see us LIVE in Chicago on October 6th and New York on October 12th! Tickets at linktree.com/straightiolab. MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hootie-hoo, glamour girls! It's Season 5 now, or 4? No one knows for sure, but we're glad to be back! George is getting married this weekend and Sam is officially in LA. What else needs to be said? Well, a lot honestly! We talk new pop girls, the rights that should be afforded to members of Danity Kane, and the idea of a competitive boyfriending. Here's to a new school year!MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolabSUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hootie-hoo, glamour girls! StraightioLab will be on hiatus for August. Please enjoy this re-release episode with Maeve Higgins! -- Today we have comedian, writer, and boutique sweater designer Maeve "Mohair" Higgins on the podcast to talk about green card marriages and how empowering it can be to bring the transactional spirit back into love. Plus, we discuss Ronan Farrow's physical appearance, what gifted children are up to now, and George asks our Irish guest if, in fact, Ireland is actually trending. Is it problematic to ask that? Maybe, but we wouldn't be doing our jobs as investigative reporters if we didn't! MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolabBUY TICKETS TO GEORGE'S STANDUP TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hootie-hoo, glamour girls! StraightioLab will be on hiatus for August. Please enjoy this re-release episode with Sabrina Wu!  --- In this week's heavily censored episode, we're going back to our roots with some good old-fashioned THEORIZING. After George debuts his provocative new children's book, the brilliant Sabrina Wu joins us to create multiple new animal-centric frameworks for understanding the types of people in the world (let's just say there are three different kinds of sheep, and it's NOT the ones you're thinking of). Plus: What are our "forbidden questions"? Why is our SICK society obsessed with the concept of leadership? What is the shelf life of a slay? And finally: Sabrina introduces a new LGBTQ+ product that is sure to make a splash. MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolabBUY TICKETS TO GEORGE'S STANDUP TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hootie-hoo, glamour girls! StraightioLab will be on hiatus for August. Please enjoy this PATREON episode with the infamous, Max Wittert.  --- If her web connects them all then who's flying the plane? Max Wittert joins us in today's very special episode all about the new Dakota Johnson vehicle Madame Web. Needless to say we loved it!!  MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab BUY TICKETS TO GEORGE'S STANDUP TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hootie-hoo, glamour girls! StraightioLab will be on hiatus for August. Please enjoy this classic GAYTIOLAB episode with Macy Rodman! MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolabBUY TICKETS TO GEORGE'S STANDUP TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! --- Today we at StraightioLab Inc. are thrilled to celebrate Pride by presenting a special, potentially once-in-a-lifetime episode of our sister podcast GaytioLab, the podcast that unpacks gay culture. That's right! Up is down, down is up, and gay guys are basically girls this week as we turn the spotlight on ourselves and our community with icon Macy Rodman. After deliberating over many topics, we decide to talk about women. Is stanning toxic? Is Laura Bush putting the "Questioning" back in LGBTQ? And is the word "complex" the new c-word? Yes, yes, and needless to say yes! We can never be wrong so let's cheers to that, mawmas!Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finally, we talk about what's gay and what's straight. Finally! **StraightioLab will be taking a hiatus in August, but please subscribe to Patreon to follow the latest updates**MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolabBUY TICKETS TO GEORGE'S STANDUP TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paging Doctor Freud! And wait, WHO is that again? Today, along with the hilarious and wise EJ Marcus, we use wedding antics between mothers and sons as a jumping-off point to talk about a variety of sick and twisted gender-based family dynamics that will have psychoanalysts everywhere saying "CHECK PLEASE!" Plus: Are we boys or girls? And is political hopelessness uniting the left? Well, it kind of was when we were recording, so that's what you're getting! MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolabBUY TICKETS TO GEORGE'S STANDUP TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey, StraightioLab listeners! We wanted to share a really fun new show we think you'll love, Sniffies Cruising Confessions from iHeart's Outspoken network in partnership with Sniffies.  Fiercely sex positive and deeply entertaining, Sniffies’ Cruising Confessions is the queer sex podcast you’ve been waiting for. Every week, hosts Gabe Gonzalez and Chris Patterson-Rosso invite you to explore the sublime world of queer sex, cruising, relationships, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hope you're ready to learn a thing or two because this week we have Kate Willett on to talk incel culture. That's right, what was once a niche internet community is now going mainstream, which is huge for everyone involved. What should we do? Well let's start with bringing back magazines and surely the rest will follow. Stream Kate's new special "Loopholes" and listen to her audiobook "Dirtbag Anthropology" and soon you will be going on more second dates than you can handle! MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolabBUY TICKETS TO GEORGE'S STANDUP TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are joined by our dear friend Mo Fry Pasic (catch her play WORSE THAN YOU at Edinburgh Fringe just like Baby Reindeer) to breeze through a LITANY of genius straight topics before landing on a game-changing theory of verbal communication that must be heard to be believed. Plus: the pure magic of the Hollywood Walk of Fame; a Freaky Friday scenario in the lab; and a new phrase that is bound to disrupt the cultural sphere for good. And here’s to it! CHECK OUT "WORSE THAN YOU" WITH MO FRY PASIC The podcast premieres on Tuesday, July 16 with new episodes dropping weekly through September. Mo Fry Pasic wants to know: how’d you get your act together? On their new podcast, Mo is interviewing today’s funniest artists about their creative processes, the work that means the most to them, and why they make their art. This summer, Mo is headed to the world's largest performance arts festival—The Edinburgh Fringe Festival—with their stage play Worse Than You, produced by Disco Nap and directed by Sudi Green.  MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolabBUY TICKETS TO GEORGE'S STANDUP TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're un-paywalling our recent Patreon ep "The Things Of Summer." We explore everything trending this summer from the flop of the summer, the tv show of the summer, the looming presence of the summer and more. Slap some on sunscreen (the official lotion of summer) and give it a listen. And for more bonus eps subscribe to patreon at Patreon.com/straightiolab. MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab BUY TICKETS TO GEORGE'S STANDUP TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we go back to our combative and abrasive roots with reptile expert and comedian Vinny Thomas. We talk about all aspects of the cold-blooded wonders, asking questions like: Are they capable of love? Do they dream? Can any of them be LGBTQ+? It's hard to say. Plus, we unpack 'what's the deal' with linen, a new dairy trend that America is gagging for, and how "dialectically" is the new "ultimately." Listen and learn! MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab BUY TICKETS TO GEORGE'S STANDUP TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And today we have a case of the GIGGLES as we're joined by the hilarious hosts of the brand-new podcast Lemme Say This, Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix, to bring it back to straight-culture basics. That's right, we're talking WEDDINGS: Can gay weddings be straight? Should brides runway-walk down the aisle? Who is that one random uncle and why is he being annoying? Plus: What are they doing with Katy Perry? It's pretty much anyone's guess at this point. MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab BUY TICKETS TO GEORGE'S STANDUP TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciverisSUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's officially Pride Month and that means it's time for our world famous special edition podcast: GaytioLab! And who better to join us in this exploration of gay culture than writer, actor, influencer, model, engineer, and dear friend of the pod Celeste Yim. We talk about how we celebrate pride, what it takes to order off menu, and of course what an "umbrella gay" is. Plus, we introduce a brand new original character to the world that is soon to have numerous film and tv projects GUARANTEED. If that doesn't get you interested then quite frankly I don't know what will! Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all "voted" before, but to what end? Today we are joined by our dear friend Clare O'Kane to explore the mysterious hold that the position of "President" has in our society. Questions include: Is Hollywood to blame for our lack of women leaders? Was Mount Rushmore always like that or did someone make it? And finally: WHO is "Whitney Trump"?! The answer will send shockwaves through this FLAWED country. Listen to Clare's new comedy album, EVERYTHING I KNOW HOW TO DO, wherever you get your albums! prettygoodfriends.com/clareSubscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we welcome back comedian, visionary, and water-on-laptop survivor Brittany Carney to talk about butts. That's right. Butts. Of course, they occupy a space in the gay community, but if you look a little deeper, you'll find the straightness was there the whole time. Plus, we talk about what the heck St. Vincent's deal is, whose fault it is when someone has laptop issues, and what's the current state of mooning. Watch Brittany's new special "That Is My Horse" available now on YouTube and think about butts in a brand new way! LA: Come to StraightioLab Live at the Bourbon Room on May 28! Tickets: https://bourbonroomhollywood.com/tm-event/straightiolab/Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rent the Runway? Don't mind if I do! Or do I? Bicoastal beauty Courtney O'Donnell joins us to chat about the sick world of clothing rental services targeting those of us who cannot COMMIT (because of our moral shortcomings). Plus: Are sunglasses a scam? Is Junie B. Jones a huge bitch? And finally: Was Mr. Bean silent… or was he SILENCED?! NYC: See George's standup show on May 22! Tickets: https://littlefieldnyc.com/event/?wfea_eb_id=890549305947 LA: Come to StraightioLab Live at the Bourbon Room on May 28! Tickets: https://bourbonroomhollywood.com/tm-event/straightiolab/Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

StraightioLab has always been about pushing the boundaries of podcasting and this episode finds us once again completely reinventing the form by asking "What if the entire episode was just the introduction before the guest comes in?" That's right, it's over an hour long intro that covers everything from what we would do in a Purge situation, how we feel about deals, and whether or not it is good to give full context when performing. Do we ever bring in our illustrious guest? Well you'll have to listen to find out! NYC: See George's standup show on May 22! Tickets: https://littlefieldnyc.com/event/?wfea_eb_id=890549305947 LA: Come to StraightioLab Live at the Bourbon Room on May 28! Tickets: https://bourbonroomhollywood.com/tm-event/straightiolab/Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time to POP the collars of your layered pastel polos and welcome our dear friend Hannah Pilkes to the lab to tall all things PREPPY. Do Hollister and Abercrombie correspond to specific political affiliations? Is anyone ever safe in a country club environment? PLUS: Is the concept of middlebrow over? Who in today's world is "not earning it"? The answer will send waves through the Met Gala carpet. NYC: See George's standup show on May 22! Tickets: https://littlefieldnyc.com/event/?wfea_eb_id=890549305947 LA: Come to StraightioLab Live at the Bourbon Room on May 28! Tickets: https://bourbonroomhollywood.com/tm-event/straightiolab/Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cole Escola has created the theater event of the year with the stunning "Oh Mary!" (moving soon to Broadway!!) and now they are creating the podcast guest appearance of a lifetime with this groundbreaking episode. We talk hotels, baby carrots, dirty cups, and what's coming to the runway this year. And let's just say that Tim Gunn voice is in full effect this episode and if that scares you then that's something YOU need to work on! Go to OhMaryPlay.com for tickets to Cole's incredible show. Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we decide to be randomly controversial, and who better to do it with than author and critic Lauren Oyler! First we courageously wade into the Taylor Swift waters without educating ourselves one bit, and then we turn our attention to the concept of "online backlash." Sure, it's okay when it happens to other people... but what about when it happens to US?! And finally, what is the deal with all these polycules we keep reading about in our nation's leading newspapers? Is polyamory a liberating lifestyle, a tech startup, or an MLM? Are Berlin-based gay guys the only people who have it all figured out? Buy Lauren's book of essays NO JUDGMENT from your local bookstore, and read her Harper's cover story about the Goop cruise here: https://harpers.org/archive/2023/05/goop-cruise-gwyneth-paltrow-goop-at-sea/ Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hope you're hungry because today's episode with public intellectual, Nymphowars host, and now writer/director/star of the new film Stress Positions, Theda Hammel, will give you plenty to chew on. We discuss the recently selected Chosen Twink of 2024, the trickiness of dignity in undignified spaces, and of course the relationship between shame and embarrassment. It's a big conversation because it's a small conversation, and if that doesn't make sense to you now, well, it will soon. Watch Stress Positions and actually support all Neon films because a risinig tide lifts all ships! Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do NOT call HR because Sam's real-life boss Taylor Tomlinson, superstar host of After Midnight, is off the clock and ON the pod this week! Recorded mere blocks from the Oscars the morning of the big night, we chat about the lasting appeal of the Republican straight rom com, whether Jeff Probst feels isolated due to his immense talent, and the triumph of Kristen Stewart in the worlds of cinema and also culture. Plus: Does Zoey Deutch have what it takes? I guess we'll see. Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ring the Kathy Griffin alarm because the legend herself is on the podcast this week! We cover everything from catheters (both the medical device and Kathy's fan community), venture capital-funded gay vacation spots, and who is coming to Kathy's notorious dinner parties. Plus, we explore what happens when one person in a couple makes more money than the other. Let's just say that gender roles WILL jump out whether you want them to or not! Catch Kathy on her new tour "My Life On The PTSD List" (kathygriffin.net/tour) and don't forget to vote! Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The specter of sports and sport-like activities has haunted StraightioLab HQ for years. This week, we finally attempt a unified theory of which sports are gay and which sports are straight with the help of our dear friend and Tiny Desk superfan Jaboukie Young-White. Plus: How much are you allowed to lie in a trauma-based memoir? What would Jesus' job be if he were alive today? And finally, is it ethical to be 29 years old? Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is writer and host of the Good One podcast Jesse David Fox. What are his qualifications? Well, he literally wrote the book on comedy (called Comedy Book) so, yeah, I think he's going to know what the hell he's talking about! We ask both real and fake questions like "are we at the end of the comedy boom" and "rank every comedian ever." We get into rankings, the Adam Sandler universe, and George's recent state of being targeted by...something. Listen and learn a thing or two for once! Also, check out Comedy Book and Good One on Peacock on March 26th. NYC: Come see our first Brooklyn StraightioLab Live of 2024 at the Bell House, featuring Alex English and Edy Modica! Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-818719501067 Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ice skating around in a little outfit? You might be thinking "sounds pretty queer"... but you'd be dead wrong. The one and only Sam Jay joins us to chat about her recent passion for the violent Canadian pasttime known as hockey. Plus: We finally address the differences between lesbians and gay guys!NYC: Come see our first Brooklyn StraightioLab Live of 2024 at the Bell House, featuring Alex English and Edy Modica! Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-818719501067 Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well it's that magical time of the year when we have our dear friend Max Wittert back on the podcast to create enough tension to give chronic pain to anyone who listens. We attack each other emotionally, spiritually, and financially but at what cost? Many shocking theories are explored like, are north and south poles actually different from each other? Is there value in being nice? And is angel hair pasta good? Plus, we examine the concept of love and which types of relationships are actually gay. The answer may surprise you! And if you live in Portland, Seattle, or LA, Max is bringing his solo show "I Can Steal Your Mother" to you and you must go! LA: Come see George do an hour of standup comedy at the Elysian Theater on March 5 and March 6! Tickets at linktree.com/georgeciveris and we're doing a StraightioLab live show at UCB Franklin on March 14th. Tickets here: Linktree.com/straightiolab Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In one of our most intellectual episodes EVER (and that's saying a LOT), we welcome reformed Disney adult Esther Fallick to chat about museums with slides in them—as in slides that you slide down, much like in a playground. We're talking the Museum of Ice Cream, the Museum of Sex, the Museum of Broadway... basically any museum-like establishment that is proudly anti-art! Questions include: Would institutions like this exist if we had universal healthcare? Was Ronald Reagan the original Madame Web? What makes someone a "subject" and what makes someone an "object"? Are we good at identifying "cultural rot"? Well... kind of! LA: Come see George do an hour of standup comedy at the Elysian Theater on March 5 and March 6! Tickets at linktree.com/georgeciverisSubscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Part 2 of Earnestness Bonanza, our bi-annual call-in show where we check our world famous comedic sensibilities at the door and answer listener questions completely earnestly.LA: Come see George do an hour of standup comedy at the Elysian Theater on March 5 and March 6! Tickets at linktree.com/georgeciverisSubscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time to celebrate ROMANCE with another Earnestness Bonanza, our bi-annual call-in show where we check our world famous comedic sensibilities at the door and answer listener questions completely earnestly. Stay tuned for part 2 next week!LA: Come see George do an hour of standup comedy at the Elysian Theater on March 5 and March 6! Tickets at linktree.com/georgeciverisSubscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are joined by radical free-thinker and creator of the groundbreaking Netlfix special "Get On Your Knees" Jacqueline Novak. We break up the form to try to find something fresh, now, and new. Do we succeed? Or do we just create Marc Maron's WTF again, but hosted by us? The answer may surprise you! Plus, is it ethical to mirror someone else? Is there truth in the spirit of improv? And what is the state of comedy? Better now! You're welcome! Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For decades, George has been Sam's only co-worker with access to a microphone. That ends today, as we welcome Sam's LA work husband Ismael Loufti to the pod to talk about straight men's obsession with knowing things about events and places. Unfortunately, implying that straight men are the only people who know historical facts puts us in quite a rhetorical bind, and our attempts to get out of that bind lead us to digging an even deeper hole for ourselves. Luckily, that hole is where we thrive! Don't forget to send us questions for our Valentine's Day Earnestness Bonanza, our bi-annual call-in show, to [email protected]!NEW YORK: See George do an hour of standup at the Bell House on Friday Feb. 2! Tickete: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/george-civeris-tickets-790403747887Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pizza is one of the most powerful cultural signifiers we have, but what exactly is it signifying? This week we're joined by Blair Socci to dive into the pizza place as a mythic space and try to make sense of what it all means. Let's just say it's one spicy meatball. Plus, who is the powerful firm behind Paul Giamatti being a sex symbol now? Is podcasting a practice? And is it annoying to talk about New York vs LA? Or is it so so so necessary. We choose the latter! NEW YORK: See George do an hour of standup at the Bell House on Friday Feb. 2! Tickete: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/george-civeris-tickets-790403747887Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, illustrious guest Anna Seregina joins Sam in the LA studio while George is isolated in chilly New York City. If only the whole squad could gather around a beautifully constructed kitchen island. But wait... Do kitchen islands really build community or do they merely reinforce traditional family values? Does the impulse to fill up a kitchen with more surfaces stem from a fear of open space (aka freedom)? Can other options for home-based communal gathering like breakfast nooks or the famed conversation pit provide any respite from the fascism of suburban interior design? If only it were that simple. NEW YORK: See George do an hour of standup at the Bell House on Friday Feb. 2! Tickete: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/george-civeris-tickets-790403747887Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brrrrrr...do you feel that chill? Is that the winter setting in? No! It's a DQ Blizzard being given to you by an underpaid, overworked teen. This week, Amber Ruffin is on the podcast to unpack the innate identity building that comes with this sweet treat and flip (wink wink like how they flip the blizzard) the whole system on its head. Plus, Sam finally breaks his silence on his hospital visit, everyone shares their best and worst celeb interactions, and we discuss our favorite movies that we've never seen. Listen to this ep or you'll be sent to the hospital too!! Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Glamour Girls! While StraightioLab is on hiatus this week, enjoy this episode of George and Sam being guests on Vanessa and Jonah Bayer's podcast "How Did We Get Weird" on Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Network. Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  --- This week the Bayer siblings welcome the hilarious George Civeris and Sam Taggart to the podcast! The group reveal insights about their resting faces and does shaving your facial hair always make you look younger? Vanessa also insists that she is a Sam and Jonah is a George, and basically proves her point when they debate the return of the Olive Garden's Neverending Pasta Bowl (hint: Vanessa and Sam are PRO Pasta Bowl.) Plus, they talk about the phenomenon that was Eminem in the nineties and how they were at times offended by him while at other times attracted to him? Vanessa also talks about meeting him at SNL and they discuss his business ventures today (which actually have something in common with The Olive Garden). Finally, in an exciting game of YES/NO-STALGIA, the group is surprises themselves by being both Pro-Furbie and more shockingly, Pro-McDonald's Oreo Frappe! So be sure to lose yourself in this incredible episode and also check out George and Sam's fantastic podcast, StraightioLab! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this country, all gay guys of age are called upon to be criminally bad trend forecasters once a year, and we are no different. In the final StraightioLab episode of 2023, we take stock of yet another year on this crazy space rock and make some reckless predictions about what's to come. From our chosen family to yours, happy holidays—and stay glamorous!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Happy" hour? Says who, the government!? This week, we're joined by public intellectual Lauren Michele Jackson to explore the manufactured consent around one of America's most notorious hours. Is it a worker's rights win or a baby bottle to keep us complacent? Hard to tell, tbh, but we'd love another Aperol Spritz STAT! Plus, is podcasting a race to the bottom? Are the humanities valid? Is tea grad-school coded? Listen to find out! Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Repeat after us: "Pretty girls are never on time." And yeah... "girls" is gender-neutral and "pretty" is empowering. Superstar guest and host of the problematic live show "Why Are You Single?" Marie Faustin joins us to talk about the class and gender politics of TIME, especially when it comes to showing up at events. Plus: Should we get TSA Pre-Check? What is our ideal date? What's the deal with goofy cops? Is bad sex okay or should it be punishable by death? Well... I guess we'll see!Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've heard of three wise men, but three gay podcasters? Now THAT'S something completely unheard of...until now. That's right, the king of Christmas and the Las Culturistas Universe, Matt Rogers, joins us this week to talk about the one and only Santa Clause. Is he toxic male genius? A serial gaslighter? A creep? We don't acutally know. Plus, we dive deep on Nicole Scherzinger lore, challenge the idea of film critique, and discuss the trappings of sky-high podcast success. Stream Matt's album "Have You Heard of Christmas?" and go see him on tour now! CHICAGO: Sam's solo show Club Comic has been rescheduled for December 7th at the Color Club with opener Parker Callahan: www.linktree.com/samtaggartSubscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we welcome the David Beckham of comedy (played soccer in college), the delightful Nico Carney, to talk sporting event ANTICS. We're talking Jumbotron proposals, problematic mascots, t-shirt guns, the community building of doing the wave, pop stars belting the national anthem, and all the various other perverted little sideshows happening all around you when you're just trying to watch the damn game with your boys! Plus: Nico teaches us about the Savannah Bananas and we uncover Mrs. Mets's finsta! LOS ANGELES: George is workshopping his new hour of standup at The Elysian, featuring Jamie Loftus and Nori Reed, on Wednesday 11/29: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/george CHICAGO: Sam's solo show Club Comic has been rescheduled for December 7th at the Color Club with opener Parker Callahan: www.linktree.com/samtaggart Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gatherers step aside because this week we have Titanique's Drew Droege on the pod to talk about hunting. Needless to say, we ask many relevant and timely questions such as: Is it powerful to hold a gun? Are birds asking for it by virtue of being weird animals? And is hunting actually part of progressive future? Plus we cover the so-called sex negativity of Gen-Z, have a complicated discussion on physics, and come up with some amazing new gay mantras. This ep will have you screaming from the rafters "I'm sure that makes sense and I'm so beautiful!" LOS ANGELES: George is workshopping his new hour of standup at The Elysian, featuring Jamie Loftus and Nori Reed, on Wednesday 11/29: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/georgeCHICAGO: Sam's solo show Club Comic has been rescheduled for December 7th at the Color Club with opener Parker Callahan: www.linktree.com/samtaggartSubscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are welcoming notable boy-daughter Karli Marulli on the podcast to clear the air on the wealthiest of smoking habits: the cigar. From your dad smoking one at Thanksgiving to subversive women doing it on the cover of Men's Health Magazine, the cigar has held up gender standards since the beginning of time and who are we to get in its way? Plus: We explore a new phrase sweeping the nation, look into how Cafe Grumpy in Greenpoint is Mecca for viewers of HBO's Girls, and discover that yelling at someone gives you more power and is therefore good. Hooray! LOS ANGELES: George is workshopping his new hour of standup at The Elysian, featuring Jamie Loftus and Nori Reed, on Wednesday 11/29: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/georgeCHICAGO: Sam's solo show Club Comic has been rescheduled for December 7th at the Color Club with opener Parker Callahan: www.linktree.com/samtaggartSubscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is all about hard truths, self-knowledge, reclaiming narratives, and all-fruit smoothies as we welcome to the lab one of the most important people in the world, the one and only Yamaneika Saunders! Yamaneika leads us through a series of groundbreaking epiphanies and saves us from ourselves. LOS ANGELES: George is workshopping his new hour of standup at The Elysian, featuring Jamie Loftus and Nori Reed, on Wednesday 11/29: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/georgeSubscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're joined by the two proudly Catholic co-hosts of the Diss and Tell podcast, Matt Bellassai and Sydney Battle, to talk about the favorite activity of men across the country looking to let off some steam: going for a long drive. Whether you're Ryan Gosling in Drive or Sydney's dad, one thing's for sure: the only way to truly relax while keeping your masculinity intact is to operate heavy machinery. Plus: Is Herbie: Fully Loaded based on a true story? Is Disney's Cars fetish content? And finally: Is working for a digital media company the same thing as going to war? CHICAGO: Sam is doing his solo show Club Comic at Color Club Ballroom on Thurs. 11/9: https://dice.fm/event/6kyob-sam-taggart-club-comic-9th-nov-color-club-ballroom-chicago-ticketsLA: George is doing his new hour of standup at The Elysian, featuring Jamie Loftus and Nori Reed, on Wednesday 11/29: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/georgeSubscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone knows that straight people have gone as the Joker and Harley Quinn for Halloween ever since biblical times, but has anyone ever stopped to ask why? Of course not. They're too busy looking at their phones. Well, that ends today as we are joined by Danny Pellegrino, author of "The Jolliest Bunch," to finally wake up and ask the tough questions. Questions like, why do we as a culture make it so hard to read articles? Can gay people dress up in a costume that more than four people recognize? And of course, is there a political affiliation associated with being "The Joker?" So grab some makeup from Haus Labs, smear it any which way, and get jokerfied via gay podcasting. Come to our extra-spooky HALLOWEEN LIVE SHOW at the Bell House in Brooklyn on 10/27: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-728339060737?aff=oddtdtcreator Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hootie-hoo, Bible girls! Put down that Christian rock record because boy do we have a Jesus-approved TREAT for you this week! We are joined by the writers and stars of Dicks: The Musical, our dear friends Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson, to talk about a shockingly broad set of questions, including: What's the REAL TRUTH about gay sex scenes on film? Which celebrities are "aging wet" and which ones are "aging dry"? Is 2023 the year of the lisp? Which Disney character is the most hung? And finally: Is Jesus our anchor? So get all your best church girls in the rec room, hire a Christian intimacy coordinator, and turn the volume all the way up!Come to our extra-spooky HALLOWEEN LIVE SHOW at the Bell House in Brooklyn on 10/27: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-728339060737?aff=oddtdtcreator Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know that old saying "the clothes make the man?" Well this week, Joe Pera, whose new stand-up special 'Slow & Steady' is out now on YouTube, joins us to conclusively demonstrate that it is not only incorrect but also potentially dangerous misinformation. That's right, the personal is political and Joe is here to examine the hat that he is currently wearing with a sartorial lense so critical that Anna Wintour is shaking in her little boots. Plus, is there a wrong way to receive a gift? Is there such thing as a free upgrade? And are you having a conversation with masculinity or are you just wearing cargo shorts? We can't answer everything, but we can certainly ask and that should count for something!Come to our extra-spooky HALLOWEEN LIVE SHOW at the Bell House in Brooklyn on 10/27: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-728339060737?aff=oddtdtcreator Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all want to be a part of something! And that's bad by the way. Today we're joined by crossword afficionado Demi Adejuyigbe to talk about the brainy older sister of adult coloring books: adult word games. Are crosswords just a safe way for people in their 30s to practice being old men or are they leading to historically low literacy levels because they are replacing book-reading? Is knowing a bunch of random trivia a form of toxic information-domming? Has the New York Times lost its way? Plus: We come up with some new ideas for things the federal government can do to make streaming television more fun! Come to our extra-spooky HALLOWEEN LIVE SHOW at the Bell House in Brooklyn on 10/27: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-728339060737?aff=oddtdtcreator Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first day of school comes but once a year, but the ramifacations of your outfit...well they can be felt for a lifetime. Today, notable former student and co-host of "How Did We Get Weird" Vanessa Bayer joins us to talk about this delicate time of yearly reinvention. We unpack the economic status of being hot in high school, the polarizing effects of dressing like you're from California, and whether or not it is abuse to ask someone "have we met before?" If you're currently in high school, this episode could save your life! Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're on Letterboxd... do NOT read this! Today we're joined by the delightful Bridger Winegar, host of "I Said No Gifts," to talk about that old favorite of showy auteurs and Twitter cinephiles alike: the LONG one-shot take. Are directorial gimmicks anti-woman because they distract from the work of actresses? Should we ethically contain film buffs somewhere so the rest of us don't have to hear about different kinds of cinema lenses? Who is Margaret Qualley? The answer may shock you. Thank you to everyone who came out to our tour! We love you more than you can possibly imagine. Sam's next CLUB COMIC is in NYC on Sept 21st: linktree.com/samtaggartSubscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As many of you know we have been on the most groundbreaking tour of the summer (better luck next time to all female pop stars) and today we're going public with our historic Chicago live show. We were joined by windy city iconoclasts Eunji Kim, Derry Queen, and Maggie Winters to exchange ideas that will surely land us all on some sort of CIA list and I'm NOT talking about Comics To Watch, sweetie. Get tix to our FINAL show of tour in Los Angeles, California this very Saturday (Sept 16th: https://teragramballroom.com/tm-event/straightiolab/) and Sam's next CLUB COMIC in NYC on Sept 21st: linktree.com/samtaggartSubscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we in a Peloton class, because our heart rates are UP this week as we go full talk show mode with our illustrious guest, AUTHOR Cody Rigsby! We talk the problematic concept of one’s “body count,” the purity ring craze of the mid-aughts, and of course which religious practices are kind of a slay and which ones are not. It’s NOT the ones you think! Cody’s book XOXO, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual’s Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness is out September 12!In less than a week we're going to the West Coast! Get tickets for our upcoming Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and LA shows here: linktree.com/straightiolab Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hootie-hoo, glamour girls! Welcome back to the lab after a lovely, lazy, Labor Day weekend. We can't believe the FOURTH SEASON has just begun and the nest of pigeons are still in George's apartment. Sam is bringing hush tones to the new season and much more. We are still on tour and boy, are we still having fun...even if it kills us! In less than a week we're going to the West Coast! Get tickets for our upcoming Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and LA shows here: linktree.com/straightiolab Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch. Such a common meal and yet...what do we really know about it? Can anyone define it? Why hasn't the FDA weighed in?? This week we have Isle McElroy, the author of the upcoming novel People Collide and regular lunch consumer, to try to lead a healthy discussion on the topic that unexpectedly turns heated, contentious, and downright toxic. They say disagreement is a healthy part of democracy and this episode proves that we are healthy as hell (democracy wise)!!In less than two weeks we're going to the West Coast! Get tickets for our upcoming Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and LA shows here: linktree.com/straightiolab Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! In less than two weeks we're going to the West Coast! Get tickets for our upcoming Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and LA shows here: linktree.com/straightiolab Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're revisiting an old favorite featuring the legendary, one and only Meg Stalter! This episode was originally recorded in April 2021, a year into the pandemic and mere days before the vaccine became available, so listen with an open heart and an open spirit. We'll be back with brand new episodes next week! We'll be in Minneapolis and Chicago THIS WEEKEND! Get tickets for those shows, as well as Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and LA, here: linktree.com/straightiolab Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we welcome 'Lovett or Leave It' host Jon Lovett to the lab for a string of explosive revelations, impassioned calls to action, and nothing less than an official relaunch of our democracy. (We love an activation!) Jon goes deep on the gender-f*****y of cable news anchors, the decline of journalistic gatekeepers (which is either a good thing or a bad thing), and of course what all that means for freelance gay podcasters globally. Plus: Sam starts beef with Steve Kornacki and George drops a piece of gossip that will have the notoriously toxic UK tabloid ecosystem in shambles. The East Coast leg of our tour starts TOMORROW! Get tickets here: www.linktree.com/straightiolabSubscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are saying "hello" or potentially even "bonjour" (if it isn't too culturally insensitive) from our live show at the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal. We speak with comedian, thought leader, and Justin Trudeau truther Robby Hoffman about, quite frankly, everything. That's right, her topic is Everything and actually that isn't even broad enough for our conversation. We cover mother-based gun ownership, the delights of poutine, and even gay men's interior design choices. Plus, Robby has a call to action that will have you running away from the voting booth this election cycle. Let this episode radicalize you! Get tickets to our tour here: www.linktree.com/straightiolabSubscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're joined in the studio by bisexual SAG member and proud returning guest Mary Beth Barone, who keeps threatening to leave both social media and the entertainment industry for good! After we assess the current state of standup comedy (no notes) we turn to a very intriguing straight topic: the idea of having friends "from home," as in from your childhood or, god forbid, adolescence! Plus: we officially start a war against Letterboxd cinephiles and discuss the eroticism of an oversized white button-down (unless you're a gay guy). The world is a fascinating place, and we are THIS close to figuring it all out! Get tickets to our tour here: www.linktree.com/straightiolabSubscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are coming at you in complete accordance with strike rules by having the illustrious Liza Treyger on the podcast and refusing to talk about any past, present, or future projects she has been involved in. Instead, we cover the real issues like whether or not Eva Mendez is being held somewhere against her will, the hidden agenda of YouTube shorts, and whether you should have a kid when you're really young or really old. Plus, we have a stunningly succinct conversation on axe throwing because bigger isn't always better (sorry to all size queens)! Get tickets to our tour here: www.linktree.com/straightiolabSubscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've read the title of this episode, and you're already furious. "AUNTIES?!" you scream. "They are NOT straight!!" Well first of all calm down — you are contributing to the crisis of political polarization in this country, and it's not a cute look. And second of all, maybe hear out our illustrious guest Rachel Pegram before getting your gender-neutral Pride-edition Skims in a twist! Questions include: How does the online behavior of aunties remind us of our shared humanity? Who is the most powerful auntie in America? Plus: George is jumping on the toxic positivity bandwagon, Sam is undecided about the virtues of Vermont, and Rachel is speaking out against the natural pool movement! Get tickets to our tour here: www.linktree.com/straightiolabSubscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're releasing our June live show from The Bell House in Brooklyn. Previously a patreon exclusive, we've decided to give the masses a peak at what treasures hide behind that little paywall of ours. It features an all-star lineup including Sabrina Wu, Josh Sharp, Aaron Jackson, and the Pulitzer Prize winning Andrea Long Chu. Wow! The anti-intellectual crowd is shaking in their stupid little boots! For access to all of our live show recordings as well as bonus episodes subscribe to our patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab and go to linktree.com/straightiolab to get tickets to our upcoming nationwide (plus canada) tour!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for our biannual Earnestness Bonanza, where we DROP THE ACT and answer listener questions as earnestly as possible. So put that Alison Roman pasta salad in a giant Tupperware and press play on this baby on your way to a gay barbecue that reclaims the concept of patriotism via cheeky costumes! Get tickets to our tour here: www.linktree.com/straightiolab Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we at StraightioLab Inc. are thrilled to celebrate Pride by presenting a special, potentially once-in-a-lifetime episode of our sister podcast GaytioLab, the podcast that unpacks gay culture. That's right! Up is down, down is up, and gay guys are basically girls this week as we turn the spotlight on ourselves and our community with icon Macy Rodman. After deliberating over many topics, we decide to talk about women. Is stanning toxic? Is Laura Bush putting the "Questioning" back in LGBTQ? And is the word "complex" the new c-word? Yes, yes, and needless to say yes! We can never be wrong so let's cheers to that, mawmas! Get tickets to our tour here: www.linktree.com/straightiolabSubscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rumors are true: We're taking our famous StraightioLab live show on the road! If you're a glamour-identified individual within a 10-hour drive of any of the following North American metropolitan areas, you're in luck: Montreal, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Minneapolis, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and even Los Angeles! So grab your chosen family and head over to linktree.com/straightiolab for tickets with pre-sale code LAB2023! (Montreal link coming soon!) Expect special guests, depraved segments, and shocking surprises that will make you question EVERYTHING. We can't wait to see you!! Again, that's linktree.com/straightiolab for tickets with pre-sale code LAB2023. Hootie-hoo! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

StraightioLab All-Star Amy Zimmer returns to the hot seat along with her introverted friend "Kelly" for an episode that defies all categorization. We psychoanalyze the "undecided voter" archetype, invent a subversive new eyebrow trend, and speculate on Barbie's religious affiliation, all before turning our attention to the topic of the hour: DAIRY. What types of cheese are conservative and what types are progressive? How "fraiche" can store-bought creme fraiche really be? And finally: mold? Well it's not that simple... Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week our disgusting little podcast is classed up by someone who finally understands the power of showbiz: Peter Smith. We cover the wrap, which is one of the most dishonest foods available to the American public and yet also one that has continued to thrive since roughly 1992. But it's not the 90's anymore, sweetheart, and it's time to move on and learn the word "burrito." Plus, in a twist Sam learns empathy for people living in Pennsylvania, George developes a speaker series that is sure to rake in the big bucks, and Peter gives a shoutout that big government will want to slap a warning label on. But you can't censor the truth, especially during pride month!Tickets to our June 15 live show at the Bell House are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-635485553397Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sorry, what was that? We couldn't hear you because we were reading the New York Times bestselling book RAW DOG by our illustrious guest Jamie Loftus. That's right, welcome to our first episode fully sponsored by a book — it's called elevating women's stories, sweetie! Jamie dishes on her cross-country hot dog road trip and we all swap hot dog anecdotes that range from the uplifting to the downright NASTY! Also discussed: the aesthetics of office buildings, the continued rise of post-meaning language, and the shadowy elitism of Los Angeles farmer's markets. So fire up the grill, throw some wieners on there, and smash that play button, because it's time to RELISH (!) another episode of the most lucrative podcast in North America. Tickets to our June 15 live show at the Bell House are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-635485553397Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are joined by Sam Sanders, the host of Into It and Vibe Check, to discuss the most intersectional condiment of all: Mayonnaise. Is it French and chic? Or is it American and family values? Both? Neither? Not even the USDA knows. But our conversation isn't just food related, we also cover how the Delta SkyLounge will make us lose our morals, the deal with the new Little Mermaid, and whether politics need more or less emotions right now. This episode WILL save democracy. And that's the StraightioLab promise! Tickets to our June 15 live show at the Bell House are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-635485553397Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are joined once again by StraightioLab favorite and Sam's sexy Los Angeles-based stepmother Greta Titelman to finally talk TEXTILES. Specifically, the most insidious textile of all... one that haunts college dorm rooms and overpriced bachelor pads across this once-great nation... that's right, we're talking about jersey knit. Should sheets be a giant T-shirt? Should clothes be made using "technology"? Is the middle class dying? These questions are not only connected, but impossible to disentangle. Until now. Tickets to our June 15 live show at the Bell House are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-635485553397Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we invite the unironically illustrious Aparna Nancherla on to shift our perspectives on many of the leading issues of the day. Issues like the ethics of reading a popular book years after everyone else, the sadness of European's attachment to their rich historic cultures, and the power structures of the average sleepover. Plus, a heated debate on the merits of warm ice cream causes a great divide. Hope you like conflict! Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are defiantly going GUEST-LESS to discuss the wall-to-wall elephant in the room: carpets. We walk on them, we clumsily spill red wine on them, and we ask if they "match the drapes." But what's lurking underneath America's obsession with, well, covering what's underneath? It's dark, it's sinister, and it's tearing our country apart. Or is it? Why don't you sit your ass down on a gorgeous (but not child-safe) hardwood floor and find out...Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! And get tickets to Sam's live show Club Comic in LA (5/10) here: linktr.ee/samtaggart  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we are joined by StraightioLab darling Sydnee Washington who takes us on a roller coaster ride of intellectual rigor. We talk dating shows, and surprisingly find ways to make them even more problematic, exploitative, and legally questionable than they already are. Plus, we pit going to law school against going viral on TikTok, we get upstaged by a haunted razor, and George unloads traumus both of chosen and not-chosen family. Now we can finally all heal. Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! And get tickets to Sam's live show Club Comic in LA (5/10) here: linktr.ee/samtaggart  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are joined by our illustrious podcasting sisters Rose Dommu and Fran Tirado of the Like a Virgin podcast to get to the bottom of questions the government refuses to address. Questions such as: Are straight women the LGBTs of straight people? Is the media kink-shaming Joe Biden's disgraced former nuclear waste czar? Could a gay man play Jason Bourne? Plus: Rose reminisces about her time in the Trump administration and we contemplate what turns Fran Lebowitz on sexually. It's NOT what you think!Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! And get tickets to Sam's live show Club Comic in New York (4/28) and LA (5/10) here: linktr.ee/samtaggart  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we have the honor and privelage of being just a little rude to our dear friend Chris Murphy. We discuss advertising and what the sad state of the industry tells us about the crumbling of American masculinity. Let's just say...things aren't looking good! Plus, Chris shares a shocking theory that Brooklyn has been "Willy Wonka-fied," George fights for his life to try to find a metaphor with sound logic, and Sam reveals that, yeah, he's bought stuff off instagram. And if this caption doesn't make you want to listen to the episode, then congratulations you are probably gay. Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! And get tickets to Club Comic in New York (4/28) and LA (5/10) here: linktr.ee/samtaggart  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former vice president of her Miami-based gay-straight alliance Milly Tamarez joins Sam and George to start some difficult conversations about America's relationship to fast food, and it's about time! Questions include: Do "Happy Meals" stigmatize people who are depressed? Is Chick-fil-A mocking us by giving all its sauces really gay names? Is it unethical that McDonald's introduces children to the concept of brand partnerships at such a young age? And of course: Would you like that with fries?! We know what our answer is — do you know yours? Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have comedian, writer, and boutique sweater designer Maeve "Mohair" Higgins on the podcast to talk about green card marriages and how empowering it can be to bring the transactional spirit back into love. Plus, we discuss Ronan Farrow's physical appearance, what gifted children are up to now, and George asks our Irish guest if, in fact, Ireland is actually trending. Is it problematic to ask that? Maybe, but we wouldn't be doing our jobs as investigative reporters if we didn't! Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grand Marshal of the StraightioLab Pride Parade Alison Roman finally joins us this week just in time for the release of her new book Sweet Enough! Did someone say brand synergy?! Alison finally opens up to the press (the gay podcasting ecosystem) about the difficulties of being mother, her aversion to soup at dinner parties, and whether “dilly” is the gayest word in Webster’s Dictionary. Plus: we make her play a limited-edition game and introduce her to Sam’s famous food startup Brooklyn Sleeve Co. Let’s just say she’s NOT impressed!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if a podcast ran for three years? Scientists around the globe said it couldn't be done and yet...here we are! So today we raise a glass to you the listeners, us the podcasters, and (most importantly) to our perfectly curated brand in this episode that is part brand summit, part wedding, and even part earnest. Here's to another incrdible year of calling some things gay and some things straight. Hootie hoo! Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

StraightioLab favorites and co-hosts of the Exploration: Live! podcast Charlie Bardey and Natalie Rotter-Laitman join us in the lab to talk about the famed venue category "bars," and let's just say they're NOT all created equal. Plus: Is life a cabaret? What do Bill Murray and Taika Waititi have in common? Who are our favorite old men? Do dead ones count? And finally: Did we already do this topic? Well it's not really like that, and also we didn't realize we were talking to the police. Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are joined by brave whistleblower Vanessa Gonzalez who exposes many truths that industry insiders wouldn't want you to hear. We uncover the straight casting process of Survivor, but also its very gay gameplay. We shed a light on the rapidly declining culture of having a gay voice. And we stand up to the conservative undercurrents of the Keep Austin Weird movement. If you're seeking raw truths then, congrats, you just found them!Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Returning champ" (to borrow a straight phrase) Aaron Jackson is back on the "hot seat" (to borrow another straight phrase) to once again bring some disgusting sexual deviance to our normally chaste Christian podcast. Questions include: Is it romantic to give your husband a "free b*****b" coupon for Valentine's Day? Are men who like to please women sexually actually gay and doing diva worship? Can a "hand moment" be just as powerful as full-on oral? Plus: We pitch a brand new reality dating show that will finally put an end to the streaming wars for good. Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Glamour Girls! Check out this episode teaser with Big Money Player's Network head honcho, Will Ferrell. If you want to listen to the full episode, subscribe to "How Did We Get Weird with Vanessa Bayer and Jonah Bayer" on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(To the tune of "Are Your Ready For Some Football") Are you ready for some podcasting? Today notable genius Emmy Blotnick joins us to have a conversation that many are calling the superbowl of comedy podcasting. She comes prepared with a robust list of topics but we ultimately settle on the straightest topic of all: Maps. Why are they there? How do you use them? And what is their relationship to magnets (if any)? Many questions are raised, few are answered. If you have a problem with that, take it up with Jojo Millennial!Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love is love is love is love...or is it? Today we are joined by Joyelle Nicole Johnson to uncover the sordid truth behind V-Day's heart-shaped facade. Let's just say you'll never want to "stop and smell the roses" ever again. Plus, we drop the essential gift guide for guys, we address our toxic fan community, and George recovers from a life-altering food poisoning. Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh you're getting a harvest bowl at Sweetgreen? Well we hope you enjoy being complicit in the surveillance state, the military industrial complex, and the Trump administration—which is still in power by the way. Jake Cornell, fine dining expert and host of "Going Out with Jake Cornell," joins us to break down the role of fast casual dining in our impending societal collapse. Plus: George is unemployed! Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glamour girls, start your engines, because the one and only Bob the Drag Queen is in the lab this week to chat about Tyler Perry's drag career, the complicated logistics of having jacked friends, and her dark past as a WWE superfan! Questions include: What if Donald Trump were gay? Do professional wrestlers make out backstage? Is Mick Foley mother? And finally: In today's fast-paced, media-saturated world, is it possible to distinguish between reality and fantasy? The answer may shock you! Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a red letter day because this week, the infamous Max Wittert returns to our beloved podcast to finally clear the air. Has he turned over a new leaf and learned each of our individual love languages? Or has he spent the last year studying our insecurities as a way to manipulate us? Listen to this conflict heavy episode to find out. And if you're Max's niece, thank you for being our number one fan! Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's heavily censored episode, we're going back to our roots with some good old-fashioned THEORIZING. After George debuts his provocative new children's book, the brilliant Sabrina Wu joins us to create multiple new animal-centric frameworks for understanding the types of people in the world (let's just say there are three different kinds of sheep, and it's NOT the ones you're thinking of). Plus: What are our "forbidden questions"? Why is our SICK society obsessed with the concept of leadership? What is the shelf life of a slay? And finally: Sabrina introduces a new LGBTQ+ product that is sure to make a splash. Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this powerful cultural exchange episode, we reach across the aisle and are joined by notable straights Chris Black and Jason Stewart of the podcast How Long Gone. We both learn so much from each other like which nasty smells are actually good, which New York City boroughs are officially "over," and what controversial act you can do RIGHT NOW to help fashion photographer Juergen Teller. Plus, we unpack the mysteries of working on your home and finally get to the bottom of if it's better to just pay someone. The answer may surprise you! Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year, glamour girls! 2023 is going to be the first good year ever, and we are ushering it in with a podcast episode has it all. Our dear friend Richard Perez joins us to debut a game-changing new word, potentially kick off a vicious legal battle with another friend of the podcast, and cement his status as the first IT GIRL of the new millennium. Plus: What kinds of photography are gay and what kinds are straight? (The kinds are: yearbook photos, black and white gay nudes, National Geographic, and Annie Leibovitz.) And finally: Is a picture REALLY worth a thousand words? Do NOT get us started. Pelly! Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Holidays! Enjoy one of our favorite episodes with friend of the pod Patti Harrison. Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. 'Tis the season to finally welcome the inimitable Patti Harrison to the pod to chat about her experience organizing treasonous misinformation campaigns during the 2020 election. Plus: Sam introduces the new StraightioLab challenge (you have to send us your credit card number), George opens up about taking Anthony Fauci's Masterclass on medicine, and Patti spills the tea on her recent tragic accident.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are star struck for all the wrong reasons with esteemed guest Jeff Hiller. But it isn't just Jeff's MTV-based pranking past that causes controversy, but also the fact that brass instruments are still being spread through school music departments all across this great nation. That's right, blowing into a horn may seem gay, but it's actually not and we will explain why. Plus, George pushes the boundaries of how vague one can be with a description, Sam has his interview skills tested, and Jeff becomes the first guest to be forced to plug their projects. That's herstory, sweetheart! Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcasting is at its core about storytelling, and storytelling is at its core about what happens when two straight people get married and then start hating each other (think Marriage Story, etc.). This week we are joined by Sam's brilliant "work wife" (cue George's jealousy) Michelle Davis to explore what comes next. Questions include: Can "date night" ever not be a cry for help? Is ordering the grilled fish a red flag? When does a pre-dinner cocktail have subtext? And finally: Why can't you look me in the eyes, Paul? Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we decide to go ahead and be nasty with our literal family member Joel Kim Booster. That's right, we're completely uncut and uncensored in our discussion of the exciting new binary in the wine industry, whether or not gay is its own hobby, and of course, the timeless straightness of the '20's. So if you've ever been alive in the 1820's,1920's, or even 2020's then we're sorry to say but you are complicit. Now free yourself from the oppression of speakeasies and learn to live an authentic life!Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our first in-studio guest in almost 3 years has finally arrived (LA traffic!), and it's none other than our dear friend Jeffery Self! After we complete our monthly check-in about what the Haim sisters are up to, we turn our attention to a topic we've long been afraid to touch: golf. Where did it come from? Do we need to learn to play if we want to make it in the business world? Is there a "pickleball" but for golf? And finally, are gay guys allowed to play? Plus: Jeffery comes out as a Christmas decor fanatic (it all goes back to his parents), Sam learns about local LA customs, and George recounts a harrowing celebrity run-in. See you on the links!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well glamour girls it's that magical time of year once again. The time when we can come together as a family and answer your questions as earnestly as possible in our Thanksgiving Earnestness Bonanza. Check your irony at the door and come get earnest with us. Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes, Jia Tolentino is a bestselling author, but more importantly... she is a Pi Phi. She joins the boys for an enlightening conversation about the sick and twisted rituals of "Greek life," and honey we're NOT talking about the School of Athens! Questions include: Is "rush" morally defensible? Is hazing hot? Are all men gay? Plus: Jia opens up about her improv-adjacent past and Sam announces an important new science experiment that needs urgent government funding. Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Not so fast, sicko. This week we have poet laureate Langston Kerman on to debunk the disgusting and hurtful rumor that poetry is gay. In addition to taking town the toxic poetry industry, we also discuss whether or not David Sedaris is mother, how straight men suffer when they play gay or even bi on TV, and how weddings are the new Coachella (drug-use wise). So free yourself from form, thank ee cummings for inspiring Ariana Grande, and listen to this ep! Also, get tickets to our upcoming live shows in both New York and LA: 11/9: New York Comedy Festival show at the Bell House: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-420691618957 11/12: StraightioLab x Vulture Festival at the Hollywood Roosevelt: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-x-vulture-festival-tickets-440565943597?aff=odcleoeventsincollection 11/14: StraightioLab Live at the Elysian: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/straightiolab  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off his infamous week performing at a gay resort, returning guest and podcasting royalty Pat Regan joins the boys for a check-in on how the institution of marriage is going. (Spoiler: NOT well.) Plus: Is everything going on in the world Taylor Swift's fault? Does the ACLU need to get involved in the world of gay hookup apps? Which yogurt brands are cheugy? And finally: Is the media out to get us? The answer WILL be censored. 11/9: New York Comedy Festival show at the Bell House: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-420691618957 11/12: StraightioLab x Vulture Festival at the Hollywood Roosevelt: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-x-vulture-festival-tickets-440565943597?aff=odcleoeventsincollection 11/14: StraightioLab Live at the Elysian: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/straightiolab  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's bring your coworker to work day at the StraightioLab offices as Gawker's very own investigative reporter Claire Carusillo joins the boys to dismantle overhead lighting. As always, the discussion is nuanced and informed as we explore which forms of climate terrorism are kind of a slay, how to talk to a celebrity without violating their rights, and what the hell is going on with ConEd. Democracy dies in the darkness? Or is that what big lighting WANTS you to think?! Wake up and turn the lights off! BUY TICKETS TO OUR UPCOMING SHOWS IN NY AND LA: 11/9: New York Comedy Festival show at the Bell House: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-420691618957 11/12: StraightioLab x Vulture Festival at the Hollywood Roosevelt: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-x-vulture-festival-tickets-440565943597?aff=odcleoeventsincollection 11/14: StraightioLab Live at the Elysian: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/straightiolab  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Sam and George are joined by the one and only Gabe Liedman, who breaks down why footwear is one of the only avenues straight people have to express themselves, which can of course be a slippery slope, historically speaking. Also addressed: Barney's as a mythical space, the three remaining valid binaries, the difficulties of being on-camera talent in an off-camera world, Sam and George's fruitless trip to the East Hampton Prada, and Gabe's lasting influence on the comedy community — and the performing arts globally! BUY TICKETS TO OUR UPCOMING SHOWS IN NY AND LA:11/9: New York Comedy Festival show at the Bell House: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-42069161895711/12: StraightioLab x Vulture Festival at the Hollywood Roosevelt: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-x-vulture-festival-tickets-440565943597?aff=odcleoeventsincollection 11/14: StraightioLab Live at the Elysian: Tickets coming soon!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the pod, Sam and George are joined by dental industry insider Asha Ward to examine rudeness. Is it an intersectional act of empowerment? Or is it a tool of the oppressor used to manipulate wait times? That’s for you to decide! Plus, we eviscerate the concept of time passing, embrace our morning recording roots, and pitch an incredible new idea for a society with a zero-tolerance policy for the creation and consumption of media. If we can dream it, we can make it!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What better way to welcome in spooky season than with the return of our dear friend, advertising executive Julio Torres! Julio and Sam walk George through their new millennial food startup before Julio launches into his message for all the restaurants out there obsessed with reservations: Why not try living in the moment for a change! It's a call to arms so radical it might just work. Plus: The complicated politics of "after-work drinks," the dos and don'ts of business Zooms, and one final analysis of that one scene in the Katy Perry documentary. This time we really get to the bottom of it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, George and Sam overcome extreme obstacles (weird internet) to break the story on what's REALLY happening at boutique hotels with noted anthropologist Hannah Einbinder. It seems that darkness (in the form of forced socializing) bubbles just underneath the chic, 21+ surface. Plus, George and Sam provide stunning conclusions to the rat and a pigeon plotlines that animal activists can't seem to get enough of, Hannah unveils her complicated history with water polo players, and a case is made to privatize...well...everything! Call your reps and let's change the world!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, StraightioLab favorite Naomi Ekperigin finally returns to the pod, not as a guest but as a host, replacing both Sam and George forever. But first, she has an important message for listeners everywhere: ALL teenagers are straight, no matter WHAT Euphoria would have you believe! We talk adolescent rebellion, high school politics, and that one kid everyone hated for no reason (he's now a CEO!). Plus: What constitutes a straight vacation? What are Sam's travel tips for the college student on the go? What do we REALLY think about Richard Linklater? And finally: Are Sam and George daddies or babies? The answer will shock and disgust you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buckle up, buttercup cause this week Sam and George are joined by free speech warrior and fearless masculine presence John Early. Using their first amendment rights, the three dive into only the most controversial topics including the human instinct to fear fingernails, the death of culture via independent film, and the utter sadness of fermentation. Plus, you won’t believe who they want to silence! And for all the aspiring podcast guests out there, John shares a special trick that could fast track you to the coveted spot. It's time to teach the children!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pack your bags, because we're going to grad school... and NOT the useless kind! Nymphowars co-host, polymath, and public intellectual Theda Hammel joins Sam and George to dive into some of the most radioactive topics of our time: What is the endgame with cultural criticism? What exactly does Bjork want from the global community? Are straight guys getting gayer because of Instagram Reels? Plus: We investigate whether the medium is the message, or if that's just a harmful stereotype, Sam pitches a new dystopian sci-fi movie that's going to set the internet ablaze, and Theda gives the definitive cultural history of lip-syncing. Up is down, straight is gay, and God? Is dead!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first official episode of season three, George and Sam gab wistfully about missing each other’s company, Munchausen as an artistic practice, and The Chromatica Ball. Then, they are joined by network sisters Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang to address the two pillars of straight comedy: awkwardness and randomness. Is being awkward and random a response to fearing the unknown? Can you be one without the other? Was the movie Juno a slay? Plus: Everyone gets in touch with their feelings — for the last time EVER. Welcome back to the lab!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.