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! 

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: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-728339060737?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-728339060737?aff=oddtdtcreator</a> 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!

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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"Crossword Puzzles" w/ Demi Adejuyigbe

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