Podcast

StraightioLab

Comedy, Comedy Interviews

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.

Comedy Interviews chart
#30
Episodes
355
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
1 hr 9 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
14 hours ago

Episodes

355 episodes, newest first

  1. "Sexual Repression" w/ Adam Conover

    Season 6, Episode 61

    Show notes

    Adam Conover talks to us about getting fake-divorced and being a sexually liberated man!

    His new special BIG DIVORCE ENERGY is now out on YouTube.

    SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris

    WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

    CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.

    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr 5 min
  2. Patreon Preview: You Can See Everything

    Show notes

    Why would we ever deceive you?

    For two extra eps/month, subsrcibe at patreon.com/straightiolab.

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
  3. "Spitting" w/ Murray Hill

    Season 6, Episode 60

    Show notes

    We teach living legend Murray Hill a thing or two about gay guys.

    Buy Murray's brand new memoir SHOWBIZ! at your local bookstore!

    SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris

    WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

    CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.

    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr 11 min
  4. "Sweet Caroline" w/ Lindsey Weber

    Season 6, Episode 59

    Show notes

    Who Weekly's Lindsey Weber dives into the straight rallying cry that is "Sweet Caroline."

    Buy Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger's new book "I Want to Be Famous: When Everybody and Nobody Is a Celebrity," which is in bookstores now!

    SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris

    WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

    CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.

    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr 12 min
  5. Patreon Preview: Cultural Decline Edition

    Show notes

    Culture is in an absolute free fall, and we're the only ones who can see it. In this ep, we talk about Shane Gillis's SNL open mic monologue, the New York Times Magazine article on the rise of microdramas, and the misunderstood meta movie for our times that is Digger. And now we can start to heal and rebuild! For two extra eps/month, subsrcibe at patreon.com/straightiolab.

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    45 min
  6. "Pajamas & Comfy Clothes" w/ Rose Dommu

    Season 6, Episode 58

    Show notes

    Rose Dommu breaks down why straight people LOVE to rock Cookie Monster flannel pajama bottoms.

    Buy Rose's debut novel BEST WOMAN at your local bookstore and listen to her podcast LIKE A VIRGIN!

    SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris

    WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

    CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.

    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr 14 min
  7. Straightio Rewind: "Maps" w/ Emmy Blotnick (Feb. 21, 2023)

    Show notes

    Once a month, we're re-releasing a classic StraightioLab episode from the vault. Learn the lore that built the legendary podcast the government cannot shut down.

    Our hilarious friend Emmy Blotnick's new comedy special "What's Her Secret?" is now out on YouTube!

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr 7 min
  8. "The Boyfriend Chair at Aritzia" w/ Ru Anderson

    Season 6, Episode 57

    Show notes

    Ru Anderson joins us to discuss the only safe space for boyfriends in their girlfriends' favorite stores.

    SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris

    WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

    CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.

    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr 21 min
  9. "Talking About Something You Almost Did" w/ Hollywood Handbook

    Season 6, Episode 56

    Show notes

    We welcome our dear friends Hayes Davenport & Sean Clements, hosts of Hollywood Handbook, to the iHeart family.

    SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris

    WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

    CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.

    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr 18 min
  10. "Watches" w/ Zainab Johnson

    Season 6, Episode 55

    Show notes

    Bicoastal legend Zainab Johnson joins us to talk about watches and if there's anybody out there who actually respects the concept of time.

    SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart

    SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris

    WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

    CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.

    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr 5 min
  11. Patreon Preview: End Of The World Edition

    Show notes

    Today we're classically cranky after mainlining the news and we're NOT afraid to talk about it. Plus, George's niece has a premonition, Sam has a rough re-entry into the normal world, and we cover all the media we're consuming from Sicario to Project Runway. For two extra eps/month, subsrcibe at patreon.com/straightiolab.

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
  12. Call-In Ep w/ George and Sam

    Season 6, Episode 54

    Show notes

    We take your calls about moral dilemmas, life changes, gay books, and what's happening with the word "chic."

    SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart

    SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris

    WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

    CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.

    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr 8 min
  13. Special Bonus Episode! w/ George & Sam

    Show notes

    George and Sam deliver a few very special announcements DIRECTLY to their community! Please go see George on tour across the nation and Sam in LA & NYC as he tapes his special!

    SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart

    SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris

    WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

    CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.

    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
  14. "Dressing Gay" w/ Sandy Honig

    Season 6, Episode 53

    Show notes

    Sandy Honig returns to the show to talk about why everybody dresses gay now, what's going on in the world of telepathy, her two new short films, and why Jesus REALLY returned.

    SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart

    SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris

    WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

    CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.

    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr 35 min
  15. "Veneers" w/ Marley Gotterer

    Season 6, Episode 52

    Show notes

    The incomparable Marley Gotterer talks immigrating to America from her home planet, teaching the art of drag to queer teens, and why veneers are super scary!

    SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart

    SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris

    WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

    CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.

    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr 5 min
  16. Patreon Preview: Notes on Camp Miasma

    Show notes

    George makes a shocking confession about a recent buzzy album, Sam gives a behind-the-curtain (literally!) update on his upcoming special taping, and we go deep on the new Jane Schoenbrun picture Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma. For teo extra eps/month, subsrcibe at patreon.com/straightiolab.

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  17. Call-In Ep w/ George and Sam

    Season 6, Episode 51

    Show notes

    You called, we answered! We cover everything in this ep from what queer media to show your recently out sibling, how to deal with a new gay guy in your friend group who reads you for filth, whether or not "random" is back, and so much more!

    SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart

    SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris

    WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

    CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.

    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr 21 min
  18. "Anger" w/ Honey Pluton & Spike Einbinder

    Season 6, Episode 50

    Show notes

    Globally touring comedians and award-winning medical professionals Honey Pluton and Spike Einbinder join us in the lab to theorize about mental illness, Lyme disease, human-animal relationships, male rage, and why gay guys are like that. Plus: How does your relationship to anger affect your fashion choices? Listen and maybe you'll learn something!

    SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart

    SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris

    WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

    CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.

    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr 19 min
  19. "Adam Sandler Movies" w/ Mary Beth Barone

    Season 6, Episode 49

    Show notes

    Our dear friend Mary Beth Barone returns for her third appearance in the lab to celebrate the release of her already critically beloved Netflix special GALAXY BRAIN! We discuss what's standing in the way of her running for office, whether Christopher Nolan should direct the Britney biopic (yes!), the crazy and kooky world of sexual harassment training, and what your favorite Adam Sandler movie says about YOU!

    SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart

    SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris

    WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/

    CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.

    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr 15 min
  20. StraightioLab Rewind: "Straight Lines" w/ Martine

    Show notes

    Once a month, we're re-releasing a classic StraightioLab episode from the vault. Learn the lore that built the legendary podcast the government cannot shut down.

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr 9 min