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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"Anger" w/ Honey Pluton & Spike Einbinder
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…
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"Adam Sandler Movies" w/ Mary Beth Barone
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!), t…
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StraightioLab Rewind: "Straight Lines" w/ Martine
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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StraightioLab Book Club 2: Sex On Murder Island w/ Jo Firestone
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 ab…
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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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