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 conc…Social links:
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"The Concept of 'My Oasis'" w/ Alison Leiby
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 c…
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Patreon Preview: Confessions II
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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"Southwest Airlines, Barn Coats, Cycling" w/ Sam & George
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/strai…
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"Birthdays at Barcades" w/ Hayden Johnson
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. An…
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"Salsa Dancing Classes" w/ Bryan Safi
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 j…
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"Tennis" w/ Christina Catherine Martinez
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, sho…
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Patreon Preview: Disclosure Day, Olivia Rodrigo, Widow's Bay
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? For two extra episodes/month, join us at patr…
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"Foo Fighters" w/ Yasi Salek
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 …
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“Flopping” w/ Nori Reed (GaytioLab)
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 ho…
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StraightioLab Rewind: "Umbrellas" w/ Celeste Yim (GaytioLab) (June 11, 2024)
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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