

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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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.

Jul 21, 2020 • 1h 27min
"Jim and Pam" w/ Joe Rumrill & Rachel Pegram
This week, Sam and George are joined by Joe Rumrill and Rachel Pegram, a real-life COUPLE brought together by StraightioLab producers many years ago. Joe and Rachel break down the depraved politics of straight sitcoms and finally get to the bottom of which Jon Favreau is which (and why it doesn't matter). Plus: Sam finally opens up about his Juilliard days, and George tells a twisted story about the intersection of food and tech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 14, 2020 • 1h 22min
"The Suburbs" w/ Julia Claire
This Pulitzer Prize losing podcast is back with notable Whole Foods customer Julia Claire to talk all about the suburbs (both the sprawl outside of cities and the album by Arcade Fire). Other topics covered include whether silent reflection is good or violent, what it means to look like you play lacrosse, and of course The Three B's (Boston, Basements, and Buttigieg). Also, in an unprecedented attempt to control their lives, George and Sam delete their entire intro and record a new one. Anything is possible...on StraightioLab. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 7, 2020 • 1h 6min
"The Beatles" w/ Eudora Peterson
This week, George and Sam are joined by genius guest Eudora Peterson to finally get to the bottom of which musicians are good and which ones are bad. Plus, George advocates for an elite children's army to enforce social distancing in parks and Sam makes the point that "it's incredible to dismiss things." And finally, we dare to ask the question on everyone's mind: What *is* PopSugar?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


