StraightioLab
StraightioLab is an intellectual podcast where smart comedians George Civeris and Sam Taggart unpack the rich, multi-colored tapestry of straight culture. In each episode, George and Sam are joined by a guest to hold a MIRROR to society and finally get to the BOTTOM of mysterious and perverse topics such as college fraternities, gender reveal parties, the military, themed restaurants, and the concept of "the holidays." Scared? Good.
Episodes
Have you ever found yourself inside of a TJ Maxx searching for something. A lamp? A mug? A deeper meaning? Well then this ep with Alison Leiby, whose new book "I'm A Lot" is out, now may be just the thing you're looking for. Plus, we talk about the legacy of Y2K advertising, the three things that count as monoculture, and George finally gives the Greek perspective on all things Odyssey.
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We talk Madonna's comeback, the end of our favorite podcast, George's big retreat, and Sam's self-imposed birthday curse. For two extra episodes/month, subscribe at Patreon.com/straightiolab.
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For the second time in StraightioLab history, we discuss a topic chosen by a beloved listener. And this time it's a maybe-British listener named Harry, and it's also FOUR topics rather than one! If you're jealous of Harry, you can subscribe to the Cliff Girl tier on our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab and DM us your topic.
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This week we're joined by the piss queen herself: Hayden Johsnon! We unpack the seedy underbelly of barcades and whether or not being LGBTQ disqualifies you from certain birthday parties. Plus, we try to plan Sam's perfect birthday and balance the comedy world with the magical world of gay guys. And if that's not enough we also get to the bottom of The Miniature Wife, Madonna's Bilt series, and the man-on-the-street takeover of New...
This week we're joined by our new bicoastal friend Bryan Safi whose Off-Broadway solo show ARE YOU MAD AT ME? is opening this week! We explore such topics as: What would it be like if you could just show someone your camera roll? Why do sunsets make dads go absolutely crazy? And are salsa classes just a sick and twisted way for men to TOUCH someone else's WIFE?! If only it were that simple...
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Today we pull our old intellectual hats out of the closet to talk with art critic turned comedian turned clown Christina Catherine Martinez. We discuss the emotional state of Los Angeles, the systems of school and whether or not they're necessary, and why everyone, no matter their income level, should go to Sizzler. Plus, we discuss the straightness of tennis and what they're trying to say with those little skirts.
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Today on Patreon: Sam's Provincetown dispatch, Gary Shteyngart and Joyce Carol Oates' thoughts on social media, and an overdue culture catchup about Disclosure Day, the new Olivia Rodrigo album, and Apple TV's Widow's Bay! Plus: Is Steven Spielberg bi?
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Today we welcome podcasting royalty Yasi Salek to the lab to thank her for her recent contributions to the field of Madonna Studies, and to dish about a variety of provocative and controversial questions, such as: Is Dave Grohl washed? Can women own record players? And are peptides good if they're administered by a gay guy?
Listen to Yasi's podcast Bandsplain, and specifically her recent Madonna series wherever you get your p...
It's Pride month which means it's once again time for us to do an episode of GaytioLab, the podcast where we unpack an element of gay culture. And joining us this year is the one and only Nori Reed to talk about the concept of flopping. Plus, are some people more saga-prone than others? Will the horror bubble ever burst? And can we read each other's minds? Find out in this incredible Pride episode!!
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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.
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Today we interrogate the one and only Rostam about his long and varied career as an acclaimed musician, producer, Haim collaborator, and bicoastal gay guy. Topics include: Nostalgia for 2008 Coachella culture, whether "hipster" is a slur, whether boundary-setting has gone too far, how we can all fight the Mike Pence within, and Rostam's amazing new album American Stories, which is out now!
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It's time to predict everything that will be trending this summer! We predict the food of the summer, the treat of the summer, the word of the summer, the fake debate of the summer and so much more! Plus, we finally uncover the difference between Emily Blunt, Olivia Wilde, and Olivia Munn.
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We weigh in on the new season of Couples Therapy, finally get into a summer mood, and express a variety of provocative opinions!
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"Can Richard join?" "Is it okay if Jared comes?" Those are two examples of things gay people in relationships might say. Our dear friend Caleb Hearon returns to the lab to chat about what gay people can learn from straight people about how to separate their partners from their communities — and also church and state while we're at it! Plus: Should we get into football? Is God real? And George and Sam relive their BIGGEST figh...
Are bone-in wings gay or straight? What is it about urban planning that calls to gay guys? Who are our "Demi Lovatos?" And which family from Modern Family would adopt which Haim sister? These are just some of the questions answered on this sick and twisted call-in ep.
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WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-ur...
Once a month, we're re-releasing a classic StraightioLab episode from the vault. Today we're celebrating Torrey Peters, who was just named a Pulitzer Prize finalist for her book Stag Dance!
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Just when you thought you could rest easy, we have our dear friend Jake Cornell on the podcast for one of our most tense eps in recent history. We debate everything from the validity of the black square era, to bonding with politically opposite barbers, to what it even means to be in the 1%. Plus, are gay people being abducted by aliens? And if they are, would they even have the language to describe? Likely not! Do your own researc...
Is it gay or straight to bonk your head and then forget who you are? It's a phemomenon known as "Jason Bourne-ing," and today we're joined by "Who? Weekly" co-host and author Bobby Finger to get to the bottom of it!
Bobby's third novel WE ARE GATHERED HERE TODAY is out June 16!
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WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeri...
Don't call me Gaga... call me Mary! Today we're breaking down the new A24 pop star ghost story/filmed play Mother Mary starring Ann Hathaway, Michaela Coel, FKA twigs, and of course Hunter Schafer as Hilda the assistant. We talk straight directors tackling the concept of pop stars, gorgeous red fabric, and whether something can be witchy without a literal friggin ouija board.
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Today we're going Patreon Mode on main with an all-new Straight Culture Gabfest, wherein we talk about three juicy things happening in pop culture. On the docket this week: Madonna's comeback single "I Feel So Free," season 3 of HBO's The Comeback, and two articles about the online clipping economy: "The Fanfare Around the Band Geese Was Actually a Psyop" by John Semley in WIRED and "Clipping on Social Media Makes Me Wonder What's ...
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