Today we are star struck for all the wrong reasons with esteemed guest Jeff Hiller. But it isn't just Jeff's MTV-based pranking past that causes controversy, but also the fact that brass instruments are still being spread through school music departments all across this great nation. That's right, blowing into a horn may seem gay, but it's actually not and we will explain why. Plus, George pushes the boundaries of how vague one can be with a description, Sam has his interview skills tested, and Jeff becomes the first guest to be forced to plug their projects. That's herstory, sweetheart! 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcasting is at its core about storytelling, and storytelling is at its core about what happens when two straight people get married and then start hating each other (think Marriage Story, etc.). This week we are joined by Sam's brilliant "work wife" (cue George's jealousy) Michelle Davis to explore what comes next. Questions include: Can "date night" ever not be a cry for help? Is ordering the grilled fish a red flag? When does a pre-dinner cocktail have subtext? And finally: Why can't you look me in the eyes, Paul? 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we decide to go ahead and be nasty with our literal family member Joel Kim Booster. That's right, we're completely uncut and uncensored in our discussion of the exciting new binary in the wine industry, whether or not gay is its own hobby, and of course, the timeless straightness of the '20's. So if you've ever been alive in the 1820's,1920's, or even 2020's then we're sorry to say but you are complicit. Now free yourself from the oppression of speakeasies and learn to live an authentic life!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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our first in-studio guest in almost 3 years has finally arrived (LA traffic!), and it's none other than our dear friend Jeffery Self! After we complete our monthly check-in about what the Haim sisters are up to, we turn our attention to a topic we've long been afraid to touch: golf. Where did it come from? Do we need to learn to play if we want to make it in the business world? Is there a "pickleball" but for golf? And finally, are gay guys allowed to play? Plus: Jeffery comes out as a Christmas decor fanatic (it all goes back to his parents), Sam learns about local LA customs, and George recounts a harrowing celebrity run-in. See you on the links! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well glamour girls it's that magical time of year once again. The time when we can come together as a family and answer your questions as earnestly as possible in our Thanksgiving Earnestness Bonanza. Check your irony at the door and come get earnest with us. 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes, Jia Tolentino is a bestselling author, but more importantly... she is a Pi Phi. She joins the boys for an enlightening conversation about the sick and twisted rituals of "Greek life," and honey we're NOT talking about the School of Athens! Questions include: Is "rush" morally defensible? Is hazing hot? Are all men gay? Plus: Jia opens up about her improv-adjacent past and Sam announces an important new science experiment that needs urgent government funding. 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Not so fast, sicko. This week we have poet laureate Langston Kerman on to debunk the disgusting and hurtful rumor that poetry is gay. In addition to taking town the toxic poetry industry, we also discuss whether or not David Sedaris is mother, how straight men suffer when they play gay or even bi on TV, and how weddings are the new Coachella (drug-use wise). So free yourself from form, thank ee cummings for inspiring Ariana Grande, and listen to this ep! Also, get tickets to our upcoming live shows in both New York and LA: 11/9: New York Comedy Festival show at the Bell House: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-420691618957 11/12: StraightioLab x Vulture Festival at the Hollywood Roosevelt: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-x-vulture-festival-tickets-440565943597?aff=odcleoeventsincollection 11/14: StraightioLab Live at the Elysian: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/straightiolab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off his infamous week performing at a gay resort, returning guest and podcasting royalty Pat Regan joins the boys for a check-in on how the institution of marriage is going. (Spoiler: NOT well.) Plus: Is everything going on in the world Taylor Swift's fault? Does the ACLU need to get involved in the world of gay hookup apps? Which yogurt brands are cheugy? And finally: Is the media out to get us? The answer WILL be censored. 11/9: New York Comedy Festival show at the Bell House: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-420691618957 11/12: StraightioLab x Vulture Festival at the Hollywood Roosevelt: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-x-vulture-festival-tickets-440565943597?aff=odcleoeventsincollection 11/14: StraightioLab Live at the Elysian: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/straightiolab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's bring your coworker to work day at the StraightioLab offices as Gawker's very own investigative reporter Claire Carusillo joins the boys to dismantle overhead lighting. As always, the discussion is nuanced and informed as we explore which forms of climate terrorism are kind of a slay, how to talk to a celebrity without violating their rights, and what the hell is going on with ConEd. Democracy dies in the darkness? Or is that what big lighting WANTS you to think?! Wake up and turn the lights off! BUY TICKETS TO OUR UPCOMING SHOWS IN NY AND LA: 11/9: New York Comedy Festival show at the Bell House: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-420691618957 11/12: StraightioLab x Vulture Festival at the Hollywood Roosevelt: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-x-vulture-festival-tickets-440565943597?aff=odcleoeventsincollection 11/14: StraightioLab Live at the Elysian: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/straightiolab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Sam and George are joined by the one and only Gabe Liedman, who breaks down why footwear is one of the only avenues straight people have to express themselves, which can of course be a slippery slope, historically speaking. Also addressed: Barney's as a mythical space, the three remaining valid binaries, the difficulties of being on-camera talent in an off-camera world, Sam and George's fruitless trip to the East Hampton Prada, and Gabe's lasting influence on the comedy community — and the performing arts globally! BUY TICKETS TO OUR UPCOMING SHOWS IN NY AND LA:11/9: New York Comedy Festival show at the Bell House: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-42069161895711/12: StraightioLab x Vulture Festival at the Hollywood Roosevelt: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-x-vulture-festival-tickets-440565943597?aff=odcleoeventsincollection 11/14: StraightioLab Live at the Elysian: Tickets coming soon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.