
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

Sep 29, 2020 • 1h 7min
"Carhartt" w/ Lorelei Ramirez
This week on the normally tasteful pod StraightioLab, we get absolutely raunchy with Lorelei Ramirez. We call people fuckers, we talk about who's gonna pay for our steak and martini lunches, and we discuss Hillary Clinton's new catchphrase. That's right, dim the lights, make sure your parents aren't with you, and tune into this nasty episode. Also we touch on Carhartt clothing, but mostly all agree that it looks good, especially if you work in or aspire to work in film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 22, 2020 • 1h 4min
"Wearing PJ's To Run Errands" w/ Ana Fabrega
OK podcast description starts now. On this episode of the global sensation known as StraightioLab, we discuss what could have possibly led Ana Fabrega to do comedy, what you should do if you're ever in a job interview and don't know what to say, and whether or not Ana should decorate her room with photos of beautiful busty women. We also return to the now classic and beloved concept of asking if our title is good and eventually we talk about the bravery of people who wear pajamas to run errands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 15, 2020 • 1h 4min
"Spiders and Bugs" w/ Joel Kim Booster
This week, Joel Kim Booster (lives by a river) joins us to discuss our experiences with post-9/11 nationalism as a stupid gay teens. Then, we contemplate how various politicians, celebrities, and famous criminals would have handled New York City's response to the coronavirus pandemic and Joel shares a harrowing story about seeing Antoni Porowski wearing a monocle. All this and MORE on the podcast one reviewer called "flashes of wit but it all seems like an inside joke that I'm not privy to." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 2020 • 1h 20min
"Sheds and Garages" w/ Matt Rogers
This week on the podcast that can't be tamed (StraightioLab), the notoriously gay Matt Rogers comes on to unpack the pain and suffering surrounding sheds and garages. This is truly a tell-all of an episode as Matt also talks about his part in voting on the Iraq War, how he came to have a sordid affair with a reviled gay celebrity, and each of the boys share their experiences from Gay Birthright, which is of course going to a taping of The View as a joke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 1, 2020 • 1h 1min
"The Entourage Series Finale" w/ Jo Firestone
Sam and George finally decide what the podcast is "about" and then welcome comedy icon Jo Firestone to chat about her career as a Christian sex comic. Then, they unpack (aka briefly mention) the finale of the HBO series Entourage and play a depraved game of Duck Duck Goose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 25, 2020 • 1h 15min
"Skateboarding" w/ Clare O'Kane
This week we ask Clare O'Kane the iconic ice-breaker question "How many of your family members are in therapy, and if you could change that number, who would you tell to stop therapy and who would you tell to start therapy?" After that, we go DEEP into what skateboarding means for the dusk of the American empire, and George asks Clare if there are "drag houses in skate culture." And then, when you least expect it, we get SINCERE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 18, 2020 • 1h 12min
"Prom" w/ Drew Anderson
On this week's StraightioLab, George and Sam welcome Brooklyn-based sweetheart Drew Anderson on to unpack prom and, in a greater sense, what it was like to listen to music in 2004. This episode overcomes so much (hand washing in the middle of recording, boring anecdotes) and emerges stronger than ever (attacks the Slate Culture Gabfest, tries to put all gay couples into a box of either being a Portia or Ellen). There's nothing that can't be overcome...on the podcast that is named StraightioLab (rhymes with Radio Lab). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 11, 2020 • 1h 1min
"The Sopranos" w/ Mary Beth Barone
This week, George and Sam welcome comedian and Nicole Scherzinger sound-alike Mary Beth Barone on to the pod to talk all things Sopranos. No stone is left unturned as they cover everything from the upsetting laws that forbid unwed women from watching the show to the distasteful yet prescient "Sopranos Curse." Anything is possible on StraightioLab, the ONLY podcast that was created specifically to spread misinformation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 4, 2020 • 1h 1min
"Camping" w/ Mary Houlihan
This week, comedian and noted outdoorswoman Mary Houlihan answers all our most pressing questions about camping culture, including: Where do you poop? How do you start a fire? What is the name of that one Haim sister? Plus: Are our moms disappointed in us? Listen to find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 28, 2020 • 1h 13min
"Parenthood" w/ Naomi Ekperigin
On this episode of the completely optional podcast known as StraightioLab, George and Sam welcome living legend Naomi Ekperigin on to unpack parenthood. This episode also asks many tough questions like...are comedians inherently evil? Is George's face grumpy when resting?? And what is Naomi's connection to Jeffrey Epstein??? You'll have to listen...to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.