

StraightioLab
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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.
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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.

Dec 8, 2020 • 1h 11min
"Trust Issues" w/ Nori Reed
Well, well, well, it's another episode of the New York Magazine acknowledged podcast StraightioLab. This week, our controversial friend Nori Reed joins us to gab about her glamorous Hollywood meetings, her desire to murder, and her many similarities with Princess Diana. Plus: Why do straight people not trust each other? The answer may surprise you... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 1, 2020 • 1h 10min
"Holidays" w/ Julio Torres
Space Prince and Food Delivery King Julio Torres joins George and Sam on this episode that, quite frankly, shakes the StraightioLab universe to its core. The boys talk holidays, bi-erasure in the Lord of the Rings, and get an honest critique from Julio that leaves them questioning their very reason for podcasting. Points are made. And while they are not GOOD points necessarily, they are still points nonetheless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 24, 2020 • 1h 20min
"Ketchup" w/ Sandy Honig
Fresh out of Twitter jail for impersonating Ivanka Trump, creator and star of Adult Swim's Three Busy Debras (more like Three Busy KARENS!) Sandy Honig joins the boys for a salon on bad 9/11 art, problematic LGBTQ foods, and the eternal question of modern life: How do you reconcile wanting to be mean with not wanting to hurt people's feelings? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


