StraightioLab

In this rare, hyper-raw installment of StraightioLab, George and Sam are humbled and even humiliated at the landmark of hosting this podcast for two years. To celebrate the occassion, they ask each other some tough questions and look back on the trials and tribulations of having a military-funded podcast about two gay guys unpacking straight culture. Thanks to all our listeners and thanks to the defense budget for keeping us going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Hey man, good to see you." We are sorry if reading that sentence incited violent flashbacks. On today's episode, we are joined by Dave Mizzoni to investigate what exactly one is meant to do when being faced with such a greeting, specifically with one's dainty, untrained hands. Plus: Is the word "puberty" disgusting? Is Halsey European? How many casualties has the Madonna biopic bootcamp claimed so far? We are on the ground, and it's NOT looking good. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this vulnerable episode of StraightioLab, recreational baker John Reynolds overcomes adversity in the form of a hangover to deliver one of the top 5 podcasts of all time. But per usual, this episodes raises more questions than it answers. Questions like...are things said off-mic off-limits? Who funds us? And are we happy? Sound off with your top five moments!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a momentous day for the entertainment industry, New York Magazine's diner-at-large and ABC's future Bachelorette (fingers crossed) Tammie Teclemariam finally makes her comedy debut! And fellas, you better watch out, because she's getting controversial. We contemplate such questions as: What are men? What are we allowed to call them? Are gay men also men? Do they know? Plus: Tammie finally explains wine to George and Sam, and Sam comes up with an intriguing new policy proposal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this groundbreaking episode of StraightioLab, Natalie Rotter-Laitman joins Sam and George to explore the penis straw and how best to engage with bachelorette culture. Plus, George pitches a historical fiction film that was greenlit in the room, Sam invents a new style of gay bar, and Natalie uses her humanities background to make sense of the raw data surrounding the pop star P!nk. Thank god for the humanities!!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Sam is away, the girlies will... talk about their own mortality! While Sam is M.I.A. for shocking reasons that are revealed on air, our first ever guest co-host Ayo Edebiri joins George to ask some difficult questions. Is "being random" liberal or conservative? Are intergenerational friendships the key to a happy life? Why are funerals so sad? Is Ayo's Greek fetish problematic? And finally: ARE we okay? Don't ask questions you don't want the answers to... Let's just say THAT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the boys finally address one of the pillars of straight culture with genius guest Grace Freud. Grace breaks down her experience in the military training camp, designer popcorn MLM, and glamping cult known as “The Scouts,” and we ask the question on everyone’s mind: Must we accept being oppressed in order to go on little trips? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on StraightioLab, Sam and George are joined by former Bostonista Kenice Mobley to bring the fashion industry to its knees. We discuss Ann Taylor as a fear-based clothing option, then we look at it as a feminist source of empowerment, and then one more time as an embodiment of the upper middle class. And we once and for all figure out the difference between New York and LA. About time!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the boutique podcast StraightioLab, Sam and George welcome investment banker Benito Skinner on to dive into the wonderful world of entreprenuership. This episode opens up a whole marketplace of ideas with thoughts like...is business drag? Should twinks be doctors? And are we a gay podcast or a living critique of the concept of gay podcasts? Only God knows!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's finally here, boys! Intellectual powerhouse Sarah Squirm joins Sam and George to unpack the cultural legacy of the subversive feminist art project known as the Jackass franchise. Gender politics, self-harm, trigger warnings, the failures of television criticism, the field of linguistics... it is ALL addressed. This episode is the podcast equivalent of jumping off a bridge into alligator-infested waters while your boys look on. For your own safety, do NOT try this at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.