
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

Feb 9, 2021 • 1h 7min
"Matchmaking" w/ Naomi Fry
She's running... a non-inclusive matchmaking service for straights ONLY! The New Yorker's Naomi Fry joins the boys to dish about the moment she knew she was destined for comedy greatness and the murder she committed after being radicalized by misandrist Tumblr before offering her analysis of the Chromatica Oreo's place in the American imaginary. This episode signals a new era for the pod... and that's ALL we're going to say... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 2, 2021 • 1h 11min
"Framed Movie Posters" w/ Josh Gondelman
Get out your graph because this episode featuring the employed (but we won't say where) Josh Gondelman is all over the X, Y, and even Z axis. That's right, George, Sam, and Josh each open up their respective curtains to reveal which embarrassing movie posters they had as decor in a jaw-dropping tell-all. Plus, is this a podcast in theory or in practice? Has a Kinsey 1 ever been to space? And should they reboot Nurse Jackie?? We don't have the answers, but we aren't afraid to ask the questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 26, 2021 • 1h 7min
"Dogs" w/ Spike Einbinder
This week, we welcome quadruple threat (comedian, actor, dog walker, and real-life StraightioLab listener) Spike Einbinder for a graduate seminar on interspecies relationships, canine compulsory heterosexuality, and the borderline right-wing politics of the dog park. Plus: Does Sam think Santa is real? What is George's scandalous family secret? And WHAT is the DEAL with overnight oats?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 19, 2021 • 1h 5min
"Miscommunication" w/ Sydnee Washington
In this succinct, concise, and needless to say efficient episode of the famously good podcast StraightioLab, George and Sam welcome the hot-but-relatable Sydnee Washington on to talk all things miscommunication. Plus, is it a red flag to have an incredible body at this point in the pandemic? Are Facebook ads better than Instagram ads? And is the lack of a video component the only thing stopping this from being an alt-right podcast? I sure hope not! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 12, 2021 • 1h 7min
"Hygge" w/ Julia Shiplett
As George and Sam try to give structure to the pod once and for all, they welcome structure consultant and style guru Julia Shiplett to whip them into shape. Julia then delves into her passion for hygge, which is either "the concept, art, and culture around the idea of coziness" or "when you shimmy your shoulders up to your ears while holding a mug." Plus: Will George ever get it together and decorate his apartment? And more importantly, does it matter? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 5, 2021 • 1h 9min
"Cheating" w/ Cole Escola
Sam and George kick off the New Year with a bang-sorry-I mean an extended advertisement from tv personality and mogul Cole Escola that actually raises more questions than it answers. The trio also unpacks cheating and whether or not you should dump your man if he goes to therapy/loves himself/opens his eyes around other people. The answer? Yes. So enjoy, happy new year, and if you're at the polls, STAY IN LINE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 31, 2020 • 1h 13min
HOLIDAY EARNESTNESS BONANZA PT. 2
What is the plot of Gone with the Wind? Who is Maria Shriver? What are the hot trends for 2021? Is the pandemic over? All this and more on the GRAND FINALE of StraightioLab's first annual Holiday Earnestness Bonanza! Happy New Year to all the Glamour Girls across the globe!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 29, 2020 • 1h 5min
HOLIDAY EARNESTNESS BONANZA PT. 1
Criminals George Civeris and Sam Taggart are earnest FOR ONCE this holiday season. Thank the father, the son, and the holy spirit, and actually also the pope who is randomly a Charlotte. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 22, 2020 • 1h 10min
"Traditions" w/ Patti Harrison
'Tis the season to finally welcome the inimitable Patti Harrison to the pod to chat about her experience organizing treasonous misinformation campaigns during the 2020 election. Plus: Sam introduces the new StraightioLab challenge (you have to send us your credit card number), George opens up about taking Anthony Fauci's Masterclass on medicine, and Patti spills the tea on her recent tragic accident. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 15, 2020 • 60min
"VHS Tapes" w/ Nick Naney
Can a podcast...be juicy? We find out the answer is yes as this normal conversation with cinephile Nick Naney about the streaming service Mubi takes a hard left turn to unpacking Sam and Nick's sordid past. We get to the bottom of what it means to be a Kinsey 1 and how hooking up can actually be one of the best ways to make a friend. Now will somebody please make a "Mank" style movie about the making of this episode and stream it on Moby's head?! It would actually be touching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.