
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

Apr 20, 2021 • 1h 8min
"A Debate" w/ Jeremy Levick & Rajat Suresh
In the latest episode of the toxic edgelord podcast StraightioLab, Sam and George are joined by reactionary comedians Jeremy Levick and Rajat Suresh for a far-ranging debate with chilling consequences. This podcast was so edgy in fact that the original title was censored from apple podcasts. I guess comedy really is the new punk rock after all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 13, 2021 • 1h 10min
"Bad Acting" w/ Larry Owens
This week, suburbanite Larry Owens joins George and Sam to unpack how bad acting is the fault of straightness 100% of the time, even when gay people do it. Plus, the gang explores a working theory that 2010 is back based almost solely on the fact that apartments are cheaper in Williamsburg now. Don't believe us? Well good, because we're not sure we believe us either. It's a working theory after all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 6, 2021 • 1h 25min
"Reading" w/ Meg Stalter
StraightioLab unpaid intern Meg Stalter joins the boys to talk relationship dealbreakers (when someone is corny and/or doesn't believe in justice), brainstorm names for potential Demi Lovato tracks, and propose some new ideas for human behavior (you should be allowed to pee WHERE?!). Plus: We reminisce about the days when you could simply post a photo of a book next to a little cup of coffee on Instagram. Okay grandma... let's get you to bed!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 30, 2021 • 1h 16min
"Gambling" w/ Greta Titelman
On today's ep, George and Sam welcome the smart, funny, and, most importantly, wounded Greta Titelman on to talk about gambling and if there is a "right" way to do Vegas. Plus, the group deep dives into negative AND positive reviews, how a trip to Chile last March ended in severe trauma bonding, and George and Sam reveal their very emotional and real journey to get them collectively 200k dollars before June 15th. It's a tear jerker! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 23, 2021 • 1h 10min
"Victoria's Secret" w/ Mitra Jouhari
Well let's just say that if you love to LAUGH, you've come to the right place, because this week our truly delightful guest Mitra Jouhari gives us a case of the GIGGLES! And yeah... it's TERMINAL. Join us for our last hours of life as we explore such sick and disgusting questions as: When will Women's History Month end? Should someone perform alt comedy at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show? Can a baby be anti-intellectual? And finally, what words are IN and what words are OUT for 2021? Listen to Elephunk in its entirety and THEN press play to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 16, 2021 • 1h 9min
"Pictures With Siblings" w/ Grace Kuhlenschmidt
Is it gay to hug your uncle? Is it straight to take a photo with your opposite sex sibling? Is it sex-negative to do neither? On today's StraightioLab, George and Sam welcome the non-threateningly young Grace Kuhlenschmidt on to ask, but not really answer, these exact questions. Plus, George shows his full range as an impressionist and Sam spreads misinformation regarding the sexuality of George Costanza. Only in New York, am I right?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 9, 2021 • 1h 8min
"Tabletop Roleplaying Games" w/ Guy Branum
Is everyone doing okay? This week we take a quick dip into the lawlessness that is the StraightioLab inbox before welcoming out and proud "queer content creator" Guy Branum to discuss which things are good, which things are bad, and which things are both (?). Plus: Did an unaired Bebe Neuwirth pilot win an Oscar? Does counterculture still exist? And finally: Are tabletop roleplaying games straight or simply "the E.M. Forster side of gay?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 2, 2021 • 1h 7min
50th Anniversary: A Look Forward (w/ David Odyssey)
On our 50th episode, we decide to take a step back by leaping forward... in order to remain in the same place, which was our destination all along. Prophet and spiritual doulo (male doula) David Odyssey joins us to read our Tarot cards, make some large-scale astrological predictions for the coming months, fact-check George's dad's theories about the end of the pandemic, and come up with some good old-fashioned StraightioLab metaphysical frameworks (are you a cliff girl or a campfire girl?). Get ready to ascend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 23, 2021 • 1h 14min
"High School" w/ Jeremy O. Harris
Should women musicians be allowed to marry billionaires? Is the Slate Culture Gabfest finally out of its flop era? Is Rose's Turn (Glee cast version) the bop of the century? Ultimately none of that matters, because Tony-nominated podcast guest Jeremy O. Harris has been SUMMONED to the StraightioLab Red Table to discuss his dark past as Sam's high school classmate and even... bully?! It's actually more complicated than that, as is society. Bitch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 2021 • 1h 9min
"Mixology" w/ Solomon Georgio
On this ep of the multi-platinum podcast StraightioLab, George and Sam welcome confident person Solomon Georgio to get into why mixology leaves such an awful taste in his mouth. Plus, the gang unpacks the etymology of various spin-offs of the word "bitch," what politicians get out of being in the Senate versus doing open mic comedy, and whether it's ok to have gratitude sprung on you during a workout (it is not ok and it needs to be addressed). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.