StraightioLab

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.

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October 30, 2026 • 17 mins

Why would we ever deceive you? 

For two extra eps/month, subsrcibe at patreon.com/straightiolab. 

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We teach living legend Murray Hill a thing or two about gay guys. 

Buy Murray's brand new memoir SHOWBIZ! at your local bookstore!

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WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

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October 20, 2026 • 71 mins

Who Weekly's Lindsey Weber dives into the straight rallying cry that is "Sweet Caroline."

Buy Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger's new book "I Want to Be Famous: When Everybody and Nobody Is a Celebrity," which is in bookstores now!  

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October 16, 2026 • 45 mins

Culture is in an absolute free fall, and we're the only ones who can see it. In this ep, we talk about Shane Gillis's SNL open mic monologue, the New York Times Magazine article on the rise of microdramas, and the misunderstood meta movie for our times that is Digger. And now we can start to heal and rebuild! For two extra eps/month, subsrcibe at patreon.com/straightiolab.

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October 13, 2026 • 73 mins

Rose Dommu breaks down why straight people LOVE to rock Cookie Monster flannel pajama bottoms. 

Buy Rose's debut novel BEST WOMAN at your local bookstore and listen to her podcast LIKE A VIRGIN!

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WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

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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. 

Our hilarious friend Emmy Blotnick's new comedy special "What's Her Secret?" is now out on YouTube!

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Ru Anderson joins us to discuss the only safe space for boyfriends in their girlfriends' favorite stores. 

SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris

WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

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We welcome our dear friends Hayes Davenport & Sean Clements, hosts of Hollywood Handbook, to the iHeart family.

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WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

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September 22, 2026 • 64 mins

Bicoastal legend Zainab Johnson joins us to talk about watches and if there's anybody out there who actually respects the concept of time. 

SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart 

SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris

WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

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September 18, 2026 • 5 mins

Today we're classically cranky after mainlining the news and we're NOT afraid to talk about it. Plus, George's niece has a premonition, Sam has a rough re-entry into the normal world, and we cover all the media we're consuming from Sicario to Project Runway. For two extra eps/month, subsrcibe at patreon.com/straightiolab. 

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September 15, 2026 • 67 mins

We take your calls about moral dilemmas, life changes, gay books, and what's happening with the word "chic." 

SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart 

SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris

WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

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September 9, 2026 • 39 mins

George and Sam deliver a few very special announcements DIRECTLY to their community! Please go see George on tour across the nation and Sam in LA & NYC as he tapes his special! 

SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart 

SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris

WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

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September 8, 2026 • 95 mins

Sandy Honig returns to the show to talk about why everybody dresses gay now, what's going on in the world of telepathy, her two new short films, and why Jesus REALLY returned. 

SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart 

SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris

WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

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September 1, 2026 • 65 mins

The incomparable Marley Gotterer talks immigrating to America from her home planet, teaching the art of drag to queer teens, and why veneers are super scary! 

SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart 

SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris

WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

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August 28, 2026 • 5 mins

George makes a shocking confession about a recent buzzy album, Sam gives a behind-the-curtain (literally!) update on his upcoming special taping, and we go deep on the new Jane Schoenbrun picture Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma. For teo extra eps/month, subsrcibe at patreon.com/straightiolab. 

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August 25, 2026 • 80 mins

You called, we answered! We cover everything in this ep from what queer media to show your recently out sibling, how to deal with a new gay guy in your friend group who reads you for filth, whether or not "random" is back, and so much more! 

SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart 

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Globally touring comedians and award-winning medical professionals Honey Pluton and Spike Einbinder join us in the lab to theorize about mental illness, Lyme disease, human-animal relationships, male rage, and why gay guys are like that. Plus: How does your relationship to anger affect your fashion choices? Listen and maybe you'll learn something! 

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Our dear friend Mary Beth Barone returns for her third appearance in the lab to celebrate the release of her already critically beloved Netflix special GALAXY BRAIN! We discuss what's standing in the way of her running for office, whether Christopher Nolan should direct the Britney biopic (yes!), the crazy and kooky world of sexual harassment training, and what your favorite Adam Sandler movie says about YOU! 

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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. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today we have the second-ever installment of the StraightioLab Book Club with esteemed author Jo Firestone to discuss her new novel: Sex on Murder Island (not to be confused with the prequel Murder on Sex Island). Jo is nine months pregnant, but that won't stop us from having a discourse so deep about her writing that it makes Seth Meyers look like a fraud. 

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