StraightioLab

Today Charlie Bardey makes his long-awaited return to the pod and lets just say he's not impressed (McKayla meme) with the concept of being impressed. But despite it all, we uncover the truth behind "nonprofits," provide an official ranking of all of cinema, and George makes a pitch for a way to save the world. Mission accomplished! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are a Pitchfork queen, STOP reading NOW. Music skeptic Matt Whitaker joins Sam and George to investigate why bands kind of fell off after 2010. George and Sam both recount their surprising band-adjacent pasts before addressing the following questions: Does Haim count as a band even though they're sisters? Why is it "boy band" but then "girl GROUP"? Why do some solo performers have names that sound like bands? Do little machines that go "beep boop" count as instruments? Plus: A new pop girlie enters the conversation, and everyone temporarily forgets how to string together words.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode asks you, the listener, to look inward and really, truly ask yourself if you know what consulting is. If the answer is "yes", this episode asks you to take that definition and toss it into the garbage because it is wrong. With the help of Sarah Hagi, the boys find the truth about consulting, the type of BF's that come with the field, and how much the show Billions means to the consulting community.  In fact, this whole episode is dedicated to that beautiful, vibrant community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money makes the world go round? We'll be the judge of THAT, sweetie. International finance expert Mo Fry Pasic joins the boys to break down what went wrong in the global economy — and how we can fix it. Plus: Is being surprised by connection straight? Are airline points fan fiction? Did George once see Robyn at an IHOP? It's even LESS likely than you think!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

StraightioLab consulting producer Celeste Yim returns to the pod this week to get the boys back on track to hosting America's #1 podcast. For the first time ever, they unpack a fan-picked topic: dichotomies (shoutout to Katie), which mostly involves trying to define what a dichotomy is. Plus, is George the villain? Is Sam problematic? Does this episode get earnest? I actually heard yes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Dan Licata joins the boys to discuss the last taboo in our culture. After he recounts a tragic shit-based incident, the panel discusses a variety of questions, including: Which bodily functions are gay and which ones are straight? Is the porta potty the only space that can never be queered? Can you be "regular" but remain punk-rock? Plus: Sam gets nostalgic for World War II and George loses all speech after conjuring an especially vivid image.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's serving body AND face... and her name is Timothée. Long-time Chalamet scholar Rachel Kaly joins Sam and George to delve into his ascent, and what it means for the state of social justice around the world. Plus: We come up with a new idea for how the economy could work. And it's NOT sustainable!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the pod it's lil devil's only as River L. Ramirez joins Sam to co-host this ep on Lucifer himself. An array of damning topics are covered from dream roles on And Just Like That to the actually cool personality George's presumed kidnapper. Stick around for the end of the ep for real biblical scripture as told by a standup comedian (and yes, we WILL be charging a two-drink minimum!) Praise HIM.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today the boys welcome former investigative journalist Melissa Rich on the pod to uncover the sordid TRUTH about game night. But like any investigation, it's all about asking the right questions. Questions like...can games be a commentary? Can society itself be a game? And is being in your thirties a gateway drug to enjoying games and generally being calm? Plus, like any good journalist, Melissa reveals a new catchphrase that will leave you breathless. Let the games begin! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, built-in microwave owner Alex English enters the lab for a far-ranging conversation about which appliances are gay and which ones are straight. Plus: What is the deal with male relatives? Is Cold Stone Creamery "where it all began"? And finally, is the casual/formal binary the last taboo in our society? Well no, but you get it...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.