
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 concept of "the holidays." Scared? Good.
Latest episodes

Jun 26, 2021 • 5min
SPECIAL LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT!
Hootie-hoo! We just got word that the Bell House is now operating at full capacity, so our first live show on Monday 6/28 is no longer sold out! We wanted our precious glamour girls to be the first to know. See you soon, and Happy Pride!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 22, 2021 • 1h 25min
"The 2000's" w/ Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
It's all in the family today as Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang come back on the pod to chat about everything from the performance of self-awareness, the conspiracy of World Pride, and whether or not anyone on this episode is a cultural critic (the answer may surprise you!) Plus, we finally face the bogeyman of the early 2000's AKA the metrosexual man. Find out if we can make any interesting points before George reaches his hard out!! Tick tock, bitch! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 15, 2021 • 1h 15min
"French Manicures" w/ Jess Salomon & Eman El-Husseini
Bonjour, femmes glamours! This week on a very educational StraightioLab, Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini explain how they can be an interracial, interfaith, and inter-vaccine (Pfizer-Moderna) queer couple and STILL get canceled in today's fast-paced media climate! After that, they dive into what makes a manicure French (suburban ennui), and what makes bacon Canadian (racism). Plus: Was the Virgin Mary a fashionista? Which corporate entity have we decided to put on blast? And finally: Does going to a hotel count as "queer culture"? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 8, 2021 • 1h 24min
"Math" w/ Josh Sharp
For this episode of the genius podcast known as StraightioLab, the boys are joined by amateur scientist and "true" extrovert Josh Sharp to talk all about Math. And if you're thinking "oh but math is boring, I don't want to listen to a whole podcast about math" then guess what, listener scum, Josh knew you would say that and you have fallen right into his trap. Listen to this private conversation and learn something for ONCE. Also, be sure to email us at straightiolab@gmail.com for the upcoming earnestness bonanza and get tickets to our live show June 28th at the Bell House! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 1, 2021 • 1h 14min
"Information" w/ Sudi Green
Do you know things? That might be problematic. Sudi Green (creator of SNL) joins the boys to chat about how information can be used for evil even if you're NOT doing election meddling. Plus: Are we interesting? And finally: What does it mean to be "wink"? It is the new slang term everyone is using, and it does not mean what you think!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 25, 2021 • 1h 14min
"Cars" w/ Francesca D'Uva
Today on Sara Bareilles presents StraightioLab, George and Sam welcome car freak Francesca D'Uva to explain car culture or, more specifically, car owner culture. Plus, is Ben Affleck the only sincere celebrity? Is George cheapening his brand by going to too many parties? And what IS the beef between HAIM and Sara Bareilles? Just know that it's REAL and both sides are VERY justified. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 2021 • 1h 4min
"Queer Eye" w/ Eliot Glazer
Sam and George welcome to the pod the long lost sixth member of the Fab Five (the nuance expert) Eliot Glazer to finally discuss whether representation of gay men on reality television is good or bad. Plus: Does power corrupt? Is porn bad? And which straight character actors should come out "for the cause"? Cuff your dungarees and smash that play button to find out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 2021 • 1h 17min
"Fear" w/ Kiko Soirée
Today George and Sam are joined by the ethically delusional Kiko Soirée to learn all about the fear-based decisions they've been making in life. So grab yourself a low-cal milk stout, whisper the podcaster's prayer, and get ready to fear nothing but inevitable financial ruin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 4, 2021 • 57min
"Cryptocurrency" w/ Ziwe
Is anyone normal? Is human-to-human communication possible? The one and only Ziwe joins Sam and George for a tense but ultimately healing discussion of what makes us HUMAN. Don't forget to watch ZIWE May 9th on Showtime or wherever NFTs are sold!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 27, 2021 • 1h 13min
"Quarter Zips" w/ Lily Marotta
On today's episode, George and Sam welcome sweater theorist Lily Marotta on to explain the toxic cycle of men wearing quarter-zips at the holidays. Plus, should Dunkin' release their own version of bone broth? How many Chromatica t-shirts is too many? And if Lily's girlfriend is still on Tumblr, how can we know she is not from the past? The answers may surprise you. But devil's advocate, they also might not surprise you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.