StraightioLab (Big Money Players Network and iHeartPodcasts)

Today we welcome back comedian, visionary, and water-on-laptop survivor Brittany Carney to talk about butts. That's right. Butts. Of course, they occupy a space in the gay community, but if you look a little deeper, you'll find the straightness was there the whole time. Plus, we talk about what the heck St. Vincent's deal is, whose fault it is when someone has laptop issues, and what's the current state of mooning. Watch Brittany's new special "That Is My Horse" available now on YouTube and think about butts in a brand new way!

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Superstar guest Bowen Yang joins Sam and George to dish about the punk-rock roots of the banking industry, how horseshoe theory can explain Gwen Stefani's career trajectory, and why lakes are the straightest bodies of water. Plus: We finally rank the three defining cultural products of our sad, irredeemable era: Harry Potter, Hamilton, and Queer Eye. 

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In this week's heavily censored episode, we're going back to our roots with some good old-fashioned THEORIZING. After George debuts his provocative new children's book, the brilliant Sabrina Wu joins us to create multiple new animal-centric frameworks for understanding the types of people in the world (let's just say there are three different kinds of sheep, and it's NOT the ones you're thinking of). Plus: What are our "forbidden questions"? Why is our SICK society obsessed with the concept of leadership? What is the shelf life of a slay? And finally: Sabrina introduces a new LGBTQ+ product that is sure to make a splash.

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Sam and George welcome alleged Canadian Celeste Yim to the pod to talk about Bible camp, Zacharo Quinto sightings, the cognitive neuroscience of human memory, and our new intern Charlie Bardey. The Going Off Alarm makes a comeback and Celeste invents four new segments including "There's Nothing Wrong With Telling The Truth, Boys." 

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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.

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Forget everything you know, because today's episode with the one and only Martine (Fantasmas, Los Espookys) takes every existing paradigm, turns it upside down, and shakes it VIOLENTLY until nothing remains but a big, gaping vacuum of endless possibility. Stream "Fantasmas" on Max... if you are a true Rebel Heart.

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Five years ago, comedian, writer, and actress Amy Zimmer (Stress Positions, Problemista) first joined us to discuss the premiere of recording artist Lady Gaga's single "Rain on Me." Today she returns to the lab on account of the release of the album MAYHEM. All of it is addressed.

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Well, there's no way around it: It's time for our bi-annual call-in show where we earnestly answer your listener questions for two increasingly caffeinated hours. Happy New Year from our family to yours! 

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Is anyone normal? Is human-to-human communication possible? The one and only Ziwe joins Sam and George for a tense but ultimately healing discussion of what makes us HUMAN. Don't forget to watch ZIWE May 9th on Showtime or wherever NFTs are sold!

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It's time to POP the collars of your layered pastel polos and welcome our dear friend Hannah Pilkes to the lab to tall all things PREPPY. Do Hollister and Abercrombie correspond to specific political affiliations? Is anyone ever safe in a country club environment? PLUS: Is the concept of middlebrow over? Who in today's world is "not earning it"? The answer will send waves through the Met Gala carpet.

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Sam and George welcome to the pod the long lost sixth member of the Fab Five (the nuance expert) Eliot Glazer to finally discuss whether representation of gay men on reality television is good or bad. Plus: Does power corrupt? Is porn bad? And which straight character actors should come out "for the cause"? Cuff your dungarees and smash that play button to find out!

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On this ep of the multi-platinum podcast StraightioLab, George and Sam welcome confident person Solomon Georgio to get into why mixology leaves such an awful taste in his mouth. Plus, the gang unpacks the etymology of various spin-offs of the word "bitch," what politicians get out of being in the Senate versus doing open mic comedy, and whether it's ok to have gratitude sprung on you during a workout (it is not ok and it needs to be addressed). 

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This week, suburbanite Larry Owens joins George and Sam to unpack how bad acting is the fault of straightness 100% of the time, even when gay people do it. Plus, the gang explores a working theory that 2010 is back based almost solely on the fact that apartments are cheaper in Williamsburg now. Don't believe us? Well good, because we're not sure we believe us either. It's a working theory after all. 

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Well let's just say that if you love to LAUGH, you've come to the right place, because this week our truly delightful guest Mitra Jouhari gives us a case of the GIGGLES! And yeah... it's TERMINAL. Join us for our last hours of life as we explore such sick and disgusting questions as: When will Women's History Month end? Should someone perform alt comedy at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show? Can a baby be anti-intellectual? And finally, what words are IN and what words are OUT for 2021? Listen to Elephunk in its entirety and THEN press play to find out. 

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Gatherers step aside because this week we have Titanique's Drew Droege on the pod to talk about hunting. Needless to say, we ask many relevant and timely questions such as: Is it powerful to hold a gun? Are birds asking for it by virtue of being weird animals? And is hunting actually part of progressive future? Plus we cover the so-called sex negativity of Gen-Z, have a complicated discussion on physics, and come up with some amazing new gay mantras. This ep will have you screaming from the rafters "I'm sure that makes sense and I'm so beautiful!"

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Is everyone doing okay? This week we take a quick dip into the lawlessness that is the StraightioLab inbox before welcoming out and proud "queer content creator" Guy Branum to discuss which things are good, which things are bad, and which things are both (?). Plus: Did an unaired Bebe Neuwirth pilot win an Oscar? Does counterculture still exist? And finally: Are tabletop roleplaying games straight or simply "the E.M. Forster side of gay?" 

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Glamour girls, start your engines, because the one and only Bob the Drag Queen is in the lab this week to chat about Tyler Perry's drag career, the complicated logistics of having jacked friends, and her dark past as a WWE superfan! Questions include: What if Donald Trump were gay? Do professional wrestlers make out backstage? Is Mick Foley mother? And finally: In today's fast-paced, media-saturated world, is it possible to distinguish between reality and fantasy? The answer may shock you!

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This week on the pod, George and Sam welcome Jamie Loftus on and aim destroy each other’s reputations by diving into the Taylor Swift discourse. The only thing able to break the gravitational pull of Taylor is the rich topic. Our take (spoiler alert) is that you should quit social media, but also you probably can’t and therefore shouldn't, but also books about how social media is bad are just as bad as social media itself and, in fact, bring into question the whole point of books. What's not clicking?

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Today on the pod, Sam and George are joined by dental industry insider Asha Ward to examine rudeness. Is it an intersectional act of empowerment? Or is it a tool of the oppressor used to manipulate wait times? That’s for you to decide! Plus, we eviscerate the concept of time passing, embrace our morning recording roots, and pitch an incredible new idea for a society with a zero-tolerance policy for the creation and consumption of media. If we can dream it, we can make it! 

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This week we're joined in the studio by bisexual SAG member and proud returning guest Mary Beth Barone, who keeps threatening to leave both social media and the entertainment industry for good! After we assess the current state of standup comedy (no notes) we turn to a very intriguing straight topic: the idea of having friends "from home," as in from your childhood or, god forbid, adolescence! Plus: we officially start a war against Letterboxd cinephiles and discuss the eroticism of an oversized white button-down (unless you're a gay guy). The world is a fascinating place, and we are THIS close to figuring it all out!

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Dreams really do come true as we finally welcome one of the most requested guests in StraightioLab herstory, the one and only Hari Nef! And she came PREPARED with a full list of topics, which we dissect one by one before landing on a winner. Questions include: Can male actors be actresses? Can drag brunch be a site of resistance? Are we "sat" for Ari Aster's latest? Should we FaceTime Lena Dunham? And are parents of LGBTQ+ children gagging from all the fabulosity? Sometimes! Plus: Hari debuts her impression of "Cher doing Joan Didion."

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Today George and Sam are joined by the ethically delusional Kiko Soirée to learn all about the fear-based decisions they've been making in life. So grab yourself a low-cal milk stout, whisper the podcaster's prayer, and get ready to fear nothing but inevitable financial ruin. 

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This week on the problematic and morally bankrupt podcast StraightioLab, Barb comedian Andrés Govea breaks down the personalities of the three bisexual men they dated during the month of February. Plus: Does Lady Gaga's Joanne actually slap? Is Sam Munchausen-by-Proxy-ing George? Can you moonlight as a freelance police officer if you work in PR? Smash that play button to find out! 

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It's time for part two of our Earnestness Bonanza where we DROP THE ACT and answer listener questions HONESTLY. This time with real voice calls!

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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. 

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World traveler and recent Covid survivor Charles Rogers joins Sam and George to dish about what the Hell is going on in America's, as well as Italy's, airports. We cover the pitfalls of ageism, the impossibility of a gay President, and the semiotics of road signs, before taking aim at two communities we have heard just about enough from: expats and "third culture kids." Put up your tray tables, make sure your seats are in the upright position, and prepare for take-off! 

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Today we are joined by our dear friend Mo Fry Pasic (catch her play WORSE THAN YOU at Edinburgh Fringe just like Baby Reindeer) to breeze through a LITANY of genius straight topics before landing on a game-changing theory of verbal communication that must be heard to be believed. Plus: the pure magic of the Hollywood Walk of Fame; a Freaky Friday scenario in the lab; and a new phrase that is bound to disrupt the cultural sphere for good. And here’s to it!

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This summer, Mo is headed to the world's largest performance arts festival—The Edinburgh Fringe Festival—with their stage play Worse Than You, produced by Disco Nap and directed by Sudi Green. 

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Sam and George try out a new "mellow" tone as wise guest Jes Tom joins them to imagine a brighter future for the LGBTQ community--or at least a slightly different one. Plus: What happens to babies to turn them into white gay men? Is it a coincidence that Hillary Rodham Clinton has the same initials as the Human Rights Campaign? Is peeing in a river in Amsterdam the final step to queer liberation? These are conversations we NEED to have.

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As many of you know we have been on the most groundbreaking tour of the summer (better luck next time to all female pop stars) and today we're going public with our historic Chicago live show. We were joined by windy city iconoclasts Eunji Kim, Derry Queen, and Maggie Winters to exchange ideas that will surely land us all on some sort of CIA list and I'm NOT talking about Comics To Watch, sweetie.

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Should women musicians be allowed to marry billionaires? Is the Slate Culture Gabfest finally out of its flop era? Is Rose's Turn (Glee cast version) the bop of the century? Ultimately none of that matters, because Tony-nominated podcast guest Jeremy O. Harris has been SUMMONED to the StraightioLab Red Table to discuss his dark past as Sam's high school classmate and even... bully?! It's actually more complicated than that, as is society. Bitch.

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This week we welcome the David Beckham of comedy (played soccer in college), the delightful Nico Carney, to talk sporting event ANTICS. We're talking Jumbotron proposals, problematic mascots, t-shirt guns, the community building of doing the wave, pop stars belting the national anthem, and all the various other perverted little sideshows happening all around you when you're just trying to watch the damn game with your boys! Plus: Nico teaches us about the Savannah Bananas and we uncover Mrs. Mets's finsta!

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This week on the cultural criticism and bottoming podcast StraightioLab, comedian and published author Aaron Jackson joins Sam and George to get to the bottom of what is going on in straight bars (bars that are not gay) once and for all. Plus: Are millennial interior design aesthetics fascist? What is the deal with the witch who cursed Sam and George? Listen, rate, and subscribe to find out, and don't forget to order Aaron's novel, The Astonishing Life of August March, wherever books are sold!

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Have you ever been in a hurry? Well maybe you should check in with that. Actually, we'll do it for you in this amazing episode with star of the new standup special "Human Magic," Ilana Glazer. We talk about what it means to grow up, how the 6th of every month feels a little scary, and we make shocking new declaration about therapy. So shutup, listen, and heal your inner child NOW.

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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? 

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Bonjour, femmes glamours! This week on a very educational StraightioLab, Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini explain how they can be an interracial, interfaith, and inter-vaccine (Pfizer-Moderna) queer couple and STILL get canceled in today's fast-paced media climate! After that, they dive into what makes a manicure French (suburban ennui), and what makes bacon Canadian (racism). Plus: Was the Virgin Mary a fashionista? Which corporate entity have we decided to put on blast? And finally: Does going to a hotel count as "queer culture"? 

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On today's ep, George and Sam welcome the smart, funny, and, most importantly, wounded Greta Titelman on to talk about gambling and if there is a "right" way to do Vegas. Plus, the group deep dives into negative AND positive reviews, how a trip to Chile last March ended in severe trauma bonding, and George and Sam reveal their very emotional and real journey to get them collectively 200k dollars before June 15th. It's a tear jerker!  

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Do NOT call HR because Sam's real-life boss Taylor Tomlinson, superstar host of After Midnight, is off the clock and ON the pod this week! Recorded mere blocks from the Oscars the morning of the big night, we chat about the lasting appeal of the Republican straight rom com, whether Jeff Probst feels isolated due to his immense talent, and the triumph of Kristen Stewart in the worlds of cinema and also culture. Plus: Does Zoey Deutch have what it takes? I guess we'll see.

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This week we have comedian and paranormal expert Roz Hernandez on the podcast to talk about our galactic neighbors who refuse to introduce themselves formally: UFO's. Why do they only go to rural areas? What's with all the probing? And what the hell are crop circles? Plus, we invent a new line of clothes for Everlane, discuss the difference between transitioned and transitioning lenses, and make a connection about magazines that may leave you stunned.

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This week our disgusting little podcast is classed up by someone who finally understands the power of showbiz: Peter Smith. We cover the wrap, which is one of the most dishonest foods available to the American public and yet also one that has continued to thrive since roughly 1992. But it's not the 90's anymore, sweetheart, and it's time to move on and learn the word "burrito." Plus, in a twist Sam learns empathy for people living in Pennsylvania, George developes a speaker series that is sure to rake in the big bucks, and Peter gives a shoutout that big government will want to slap a warning label on. But you can't censor the truth, especially during pride month!

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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. 

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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). 

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Hope you're ready to learn a thing or two because this week we have Kate Willett on to talk incel culture. That's right, what was once a niche internet community is now going mainstream, which is huge for everyone involved. What should we do? Well let's start with bringing back magazines and surely the rest will follow. Stream Kate's new special "Loopholes" and listen to her audiobook "Dirtbag Anthropology" and soon you will be going on more second dates than you can handle!

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Paging Doctor Freud! And wait, WHO is that again? Today, along with the hilarious and wise EJ Marcus, we use wedding antics between mothers and sons as a jumping-off point to talk about a variety of sick and twisted gender-based family dynamics that will have psychoanalysts everywhere saying "CHECK PLEASE!" Plus: Are we boys or girls? And is political hopelessness uniting the left? Well, it kind of was when we were recording, so that's what you're getting!

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All attempts to make StraightioLab normal failed miserably this week as Sam and George welcomed Caleb Hearon onto an ep that Wired Magazine has called "riddled with technical difficulties." Nevertheless they persisted and managed to talk about the differences between straight vacations and gay vacations, what counts as "sports entertainment" and what is just sports, and whether or not kids can still ethically be named Milo. Also, this episode starts a feud worthy of a Ryan Murphy limited series, so listen and then choose which side you're on... bitch!

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It's a red letter day because this week, the infamous Max Wittert returns to our beloved podcast to finally clear the air. Has he turned over a new leaf and learned each of our individual love languages? Or has he spent the last year studying our insecurities as a way to manipulate us? Listen to this conflict heavy episode to find out. And if you're Max's niece, thank you for being our number one fan!

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Love is in the air on today's ep, but not just any love. A very special love. That's right, we're referring to the love between a podcast hosting duo and their very special guest aka between Sam and George and today's amazing guest D'Arcy Carden. It's an electric ep that discusses everything from water bottle culture, the rules of power, Hollywood writer's room paparazzi, SNL background work, and of course the cunty go girl herself: Cupid. This episode is chock full and yet? We want to do it all over again!

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It's all in the family today as Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang come back on the pod to chat about everything from the performance of self-awareness, the conspiracy of World Pride, and whether or not anyone on this episode is a cultural critic (the answer may surprise you!) Plus, we finally face the bogeyman of the early 2000's AKA the metrosexual man. Find out if we can make any interesting points before George reaches his hard out!! Tick tock, bitch! 

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Happy New Year, glamour girls! 2023 is going to be the first good year ever, and we are ushering it in with a podcast episode has it all. Our dear friend Richard Perez joins us to debut a game-changing new word, potentially kick off a vicious legal battle with another friend of the podcast, and cement his status as the first IT GIRL of the new millennium. Plus: What kinds of photography are gay and what kinds are straight? (The kinds are: yearbook photos, black and white gay nudes, National Geographic, and Annie Leibovitz.) And finally: Is a picture REALLY worth a thousand words? Do NOT get us started. Pelly!

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StraightioLab officially enters the stan wars as we welcome our first ever guest whose fan army DEMANDED her appearance on the show via a viral social media campaign (two emails). Luckily she is a dream guest who manages to do something many have failed at — making us think. On today's agenda: The streaming service Netflix and its various algorithmically created movies and television series; the allegedly human woman Gal Gadot; George's continued failed attempts at becoming a nightlife fixture; and of course, Este Haim. 

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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. 

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It's time to officially kick off Forgetful Girl Summer, and who better to do it with than the ORIGINAL Glamour Girl, StraightioLab All-Star Nori Reed! And let's just say a LOT has changed since she was last on. After announcing an exciting new Pride partnership with a brand that means a lot to all of us, Nori gabs about her experience being a successful creative/businesswoman in the entertainment industry, and what that means for the queer community at large (spoiler: it's a game changer). Then things get serious, Nanette-style, as we assess the national mood. 

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Today we go back to our combative and abrasive roots with reptile expert and comedian Vinny Thomas. We talk about all aspects of the cold-blooded wonders, asking questions like: Are they capable of love? Do they dream? Can any of them be LGBTQ+? It's hard to say. Plus, we unpack 'what's the deal' with linen, a new dairy trend that America is gagging for, and how "dialectically" is the new "ultimately." Listen and learn!

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StraightioLab has always been about pushing the boundaries of podcasting and this episode finds us once again completely reinventing the form by asking "What if the entire episode was just the introduction before the guest comes in?" That's right, it's over an hour long intro that covers everything from what we would do in a Purge situation, how we feel about deals, and whether or not it is good to give full context when performing. Do we ever bring in our illustrious guest? Well you'll have to listen to find out!

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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? 

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This week on world-famous podcast and trusted news source "StraightioLab," George and Sam welcome comedian and previous podcast topic Charlie Bardey to discuss the gym. While it remains the most on-topic episode to date, there was still time to explore other concepts like what is George and Sam's relationship (co-workers), how did they come to have a podcast (failed reality show), and what is bisexuality. Please keep in mind, everything said on this podcast is true and not to mention smart. 

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Our first in-studio guest in almost 3 years has finally arrived (LA traffic!), and it's none other than our dear friend Jeffery Self! After we complete our monthly check-in about what the Haim sisters are up to, we turn our attention to a topic we've long been afraid to touch: golf. Where did it come from? Do we need to learn to play if we want to make it in the business world? Is there a "pickleball" but for golf? And finally, are gay guys allowed to play? Plus: Jeffery comes out as a Christmas decor fanatic (it all goes back to his parents), Sam learns about local LA customs, and George recounts a harrowing celebrity run-in. See you on the links! 

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In this powerful cultural exchange episode, we reach across the aisle and are joined by notable straights Chris Black and Jason Stewart of the podcast How Long Gone. We both learn so much from each other like which nasty smells are actually good, which New York City boroughs are officially "over," and what controversial act you can do RIGHT NOW to help fashion photographer Juergen Teller. Plus, we unpack the mysteries of working on your home and finally get to the bottom of if it's better to just pay someone. The answer may surprise you!

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Today Sam and George welcome intellectual powerhouse and vomit artist witness Brittany Carney on to bring us a topic that is so simple on the outside, but so rich on the inside: Apples. What follows is a fever dream of galaxy brained leaps and connections that could kill you if you aren't in a mentally stable place. So, be warned, listen at your own risk, and DON'T come crying to us when you can't unsee apples everywhere you look.  

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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!

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"Happy" hour? Says who, the government!? This week, we're joined by public intellectual Lauren Michele Jackson to explore the manufactured consent around one of America's most notorious hours. Is it a worker's rights win or a baby bottle to keep us complacent? Hard to tell, tbh, but we'd love another Aperol Spritz STAT! Plus, is podcasting a race to the bottom? Are the humanities valid? Is tea grad-school coded? Listen to find out!

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This week we are saying "hello" or potentially even "bonjour" (if it isn't too culturally insensitive) from our live show at the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal. We speak with comedian, thought leader, and Justin Trudeau truther Robby Hoffman about, quite frankly, everything. That's right, her topic is Everything and actually that isn't even broad enough for our conversation. We cover mother-based gun ownership, the delights of poutine, and even gay men's interior design choices. Plus, Robby has a call to action that will have you running away from the voting booth this election cycle. Let this episode radicalize you!

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Everyone knows that straight people have gone as the Joker and Harley Quinn for Halloween ever since biblical times, but has anyone ever stopped to ask why? Of course not. They're too busy looking at their phones. Well, that ends today as we are joined by Danny Pellegrino, author of "The Jolliest Bunch," to finally wake up and ask the tough questions. Questions like, why do we as a culture make it so hard to read articles? Can gay people dress up in a costume that more than four people recognize? And of course, is there a political affiliation associated with being "The Joker?" So grab some makeup from Haus Labs, smear it any which way, and get jokerfied via gay podcasting.

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In this self-proclaimed "podcast event of the season", George and Sam welcome comedian and Lady Gaga theorist Amy Zimmer into the lab to talk about Gaga's new era and the general concept of time. As per usual, the conversation remains on topic, only straying momentarily to discuss representation of barn women in tech, the phrase "binch", and Amy's previous time on an early lost episode of the show. Can a chit-chat podcast be told non-linearly? Listen to StraightioLab to find out...

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Grand Marshal of the StraightioLab Pride Parade Alison Roman finally joins us this week just in time for the release of her new book Sweet Enough! Did someone say brand synergy?! Alison finally opens up to the press (the gay podcasting ecosystem) about the difficulties of being mother, her aversion to soup at dinner parties, and whether “dilly” is the gayest word in Webster’s Dictionary. Plus: we make her play a limited-edition game and introduce her to Sam’s famous food startup Brooklyn Sleeve Co. Let’s just say she’s NOT impressed! 

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It’s Public Intellectual Day at StraightioLab HQ as we welcome The New Yorker’s Doreen St. Félix to the lab to talk about, quite simply, EVERYTHING: the semiotics of handbags, Lizzo’s Pass, the many of Joan Didion, and of course the state of religion in the United States of America.

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This week we're releasing our June live show from The Bell House in Brooklyn. Previously a patreon exclusive, we've decided to give the masses a peak at what treasures hide behind that little paywall of ours. It features an all-star lineup including Sabrina Wu, Josh Sharp, Aaron Jackson, and the Pulitzer Prize winning Andrea Long Chu. Wow! The anti-intellectual crowd is shaking in their stupid little boots! For access to all of our live show recordings as well as bonus episodes subscribe to our patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab and go to linktree.com/straightiolab to get tickets to our upcoming nationwide (plus canada) tour! 

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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. 

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"Returning champ" (to borrow a straight phrase) Aaron Jackson is back on the "hot seat" (to borrow another straight phrase) to once again bring some disgusting sexual deviance to our normally chaste Christian podcast. Questions include: Is it romantic to give your husband a "free blowjob" coupon for Valentine's Day? Are men who like to please women sexually actually gay and doing diva worship? Can a "hand moment" be just as powerful as full-on oral? Plus: We pitch a brand new reality dating show that will finally put an end to the streaming wars for good.

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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. 

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Sorry, what was that? We couldn't hear you because we were reading the New York Times bestselling book RAW DOG by our illustrious guest Jamie Loftus. That's right, welcome to our first episode fully sponsored by a book — it's called elevating women's stories, sweetie! Jamie dishes on her cross-country hot dog road trip and we all swap hot dog anecdotes that range from the uplifting to the downright NASTY! Also discussed: the aesthetics of office buildings, the continued rise of post-meaning language, and the shadowy elitism of Los Angeles farmer's markets. So fire up the grill, throw some wieners on there, and smash that play button, because it's time to RELISH (!) another episode of the most lucrative podcast in North America.

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Lunch. Such a common meal and yet...what do we really know about it? Can anyone define it? Why hasn't the FDA weighed in?? This week we have Isle McElroy, the author of the upcoming novel People Collide and regular lunch consumer, to try to lead a healthy discussion on the topic that unexpectedly turns heated, contentious, and downright toxic. They say disagreement is a healthy part of democracy and this episode proves that we are healthy as hell (democracy wise)!!

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This week, Sam and George are joined by the reigning queen of horror comedy Sasheer Zamata to talk about the passion of LGBTQ+ ally Kathy Najimy, why voting needs to be more Instagram-friendly, and whether it's ethical to ruin someone's life because they posted a cringey video on Facebook. Plus: Sasheer and Sam reminisce about their improv days at UVA, and George lashes out because he feels left out. Listen, rate, subscribe, live, laugh, love, and while you're at it, stream Sasheer's new show Woke on Hulu and rent her new movie Spree on VOD!! 

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Hey Glamour Girls! While StraightioLab is on hiatus this week, enjoy this episode of George and Sam being guests on Vanessa and Jonah Bayer's podcast "How Did We Get Weird" on Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Network.

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This week the Bayer siblings welcome the hilarious George Civeris and Sam Taggart to the podcast! The group reveal insights about their resting faces and does shaving your facial hair always make you look younger? Vanessa also insists that she is a Sam and Jonah is a George, and basically proves her point when they debate the return of the Olive Garden's Neverending Pasta Bowl (hint: Vanessa and Sam are PRO Pasta Bowl.) Plus, they talk about the phenomenon that was Eminem in the nineties and how they were at times offended by him while at other times attracted to him? Vanessa also talks about meeting him at SNL and they discuss his business ventures today (which actually have something in common with The Olive Garden). Finally, in an exciting game of YES/NO-STALGIA, the group is surprises themselves by being both Pro-Furbie and more shockingly, Pro-McDonald's Oreo Frappe! So be sure to lose yourself in this incredible episode and also check out George and Sam's fantastic podcast, StraightioLab!

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Hootie-hoo, glamour girls! StraightioLab will be on hiatus for August. Please enjoy this classic GAYTIOLAB episode with Macy Rodman!

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Today we at StraightioLab Inc. are thrilled to celebrate Pride by presenting a special, potentially once-in-a-lifetime episode of our sister podcast GaytioLab, the podcast that unpacks gay culture. That's right! Up is down, down is up, and gay guys are basically girls this week as we turn the spotlight on ourselves and our community with icon Macy Rodman. After deliberating over many topics, we decide to talk about women. Is stanning toxic? Is Laura Bush putting the "Questioning" back in LGBTQ? And is the word "complex" the new c-word? Yes, yes, and needless to say yes! We can never be wrong so let's cheers to that, mawmas!

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Today we are coming at you in complete accordance with strike rules by having the illustrious Liza Treyger on the podcast and refusing to talk about any past, present, or future projects she has been involved in. Instead, we cover the real issues like whether or not Eva Mendez is being held somewhere against her will, the hidden agenda of YouTube shorts, and whether you should have a kid when you're really young or really old. Plus, we have a stunningly succinct conversation on axe throwing because bigger isn't always better (sorry to all size queens)!

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Well it's that magical time of the year when we have our dear friend Max Wittert back on the podcast to create enough tension to give chronic pain to anyone who listens. We attack each other emotionally, spiritually, and financially but at what cost? Many shocking theories are explored like, are north and south poles actually different from each other? Is there value in being nice? And is angel hair pasta good? Plus, we examine the concept of love and which types of relationships are actually gay. The answer may surprise you! And if you live in Portland, Seattle, or LA, Max is bringing his solo show "I Can Steal Your Mother" to you and you must go!

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If her web connects them all then who's flying the plane? Max Wittert joins us in today's very special episode all about the new Dakota Johnson vehicle Madame Web. Needless to say we loved it!! 

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Love is love is love is love...or is it? Today we are joined by Joyelle Nicole Johnson to uncover the sordid truth behind V-Day's heart-shaped facade. Let's just say you'll never want to "stop and smell the roses" ever again. Plus, we drop the essential gift guide for guys, we address our toxic fan community, and George recovers from a life-altering food poisoning.

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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. 

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Podcasting is at its core about storytelling, and storytelling is at its core about what happens when two straight people get married and then start hating each other (think Marriage Story, etc.). This week we are joined by Sam's brilliant "work wife" (cue George's jealousy) Michelle Davis to explore what comes next. Questions include: Can "date night" ever not be a cry for help? Is ordering the grilled fish a red flag? When does a pre-dinner cocktail have subtext? And finally: Why can't you look me in the eyes, Paul?

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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. 

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To celebrate the end of Season 2, we once again drop the bit and answer your questions as earnestly as we possibly can. There are tears, there are laughs, and there's even a Big Announcement. Who ever said two gay cancers can't have it all? 

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Sam and George welcome comedian Marcia Belsky to unpack one of the most central pillars of straight culture: Standup Comedy. Is being hot and doing standup a crime?? Who gatekeeps the gatekeepers?? What is the "going awf alarm" and more importantly...what does it sound like??? Find out this and more...on the intellectual and smart podcast...StraightioLab.  

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Recorded the exact moment it got dark outside on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, this episode unlocked something very dark within us that will be studied by social scientists for generations... Our dear friend Dash Turner joins us to chat about his twisted heterosexual habits and the healing power of Call of Duty. Plus: What kinds of injuries are gay and which ones are straight? Is breaking a bone just a test to see if you can "pull it off"? And where does insurance fit into the equation?

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StraightioLab All-Star Amy Zimmer returns to the hot seat along with her introverted friend "Kelly" for an episode that defies all categorization. We psychoanalyze the "undecided voter" archetype, invent a subversive new eyebrow trend, and speculate on Barbie's religious affiliation, all before turning our attention to the topic of the hour: DAIRY. What types of cheese are conservative and what types are progressive? How "fraiche" can store-bought creme fraiche really be? And finally: mold? Well it's not that simple...

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This episode of StraightioLab is a time capsule to a simpler time (a little over a week ago) when election anxiety felt like a lifetime away, guest Annie Donley had not yet been cancelled for her heinous crimes, and Sam and George had not yet considered the politics of deli counters. Now? We are informed. We know better. And most importantly, we know when this episode comes out. So go vote and then treat yourself to this incredibly innovative podcast in which comedians discuss things.

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This week we're revisiting an old favorite featuring the legendary, one and only Meg Stalter! This episode was originally recorded in April 2021, a year into the pandemic and mere days before the vaccine became available, so listen with an open heart and an open spirit. We'll be back with brand new episodes next week!

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Hootie-hoo, glamour girls! StraightioLab will be on hiatus for August. Please enjoy this re-release episode with Maeve Higgins!

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Today we have comedian, writer, and boutique sweater designer Maeve "Mohair" Higgins on the podcast to talk about green card marriages and how empowering it can be to bring the transactional spirit back into love. Plus, we discuss Ronan Farrow's physical appearance, what gifted children are up to now, and George asks our Irish guest if, in fact, Ireland is actually trending. Is it problematic to ask that? Maybe, but we wouldn't be doing our jobs as investigative reporters if we didn't!

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We all want to be a part of something! And that's bad by the way. Today we're joined by crossword afficionado Demi Adejuyigbe to talk about the brainy older sister of adult coloring books: adult word games. Are crosswords just a safe way for people in their 30s to practice being old men or are they leading to historically low literacy levels because they are replacing book-reading? Is knowing a bunch of random trivia a form of toxic information-domming? Has the New York Times lost its way? Plus: We come up with some new ideas for things the federal government can do to make streaming television more fun!

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So raise your glass if you are wrong... in all the STRAIGHT ways?! Our dear friend Daniel D'Addario, whose juicy new novel THE TALENT is out TODAY, joins us to chat about Sam's mom's favorite musical artist — the one and only P!nk. From candle-buyers to SoulCycle enthusiasts to folks who just love a good old-fashioned circus moment, America simply cannot get enough of Miss Alecia Moore. We investigate why. Plus: What are our favorite "bitchy" moments from Dan's book, and which of his characters have us raising our paws up and screaming "Abracadabra, amor-oo-na-na"?

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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! 

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Hootie-hoo, glamour girls! Welcome back to the lab after a lovely, lazy, Labor Day weekend. We can't believe the FOURTH SEASON has just begun and the nest of pigeons are still in George's apartment. Sam is bringing hush tones to the new season and much more. We are still on tour and boy, are we still having fun...even if it kills us!

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Today we are joined by Sam Sanders, the host of Into It and Vibe Check, to discuss the most intersectional condiment of all: Mayonnaise. Is it French and chic? Or is it American and family values? Both? Neither? Not even the USDA knows. But our conversation isn't just food related, we also cover how the Delta SkyLounge will make us lose our morals, the deal with the new Little Mermaid, and whether politics need more or less emotions right now. This episode WILL save democracy. And that's the StraightioLab promise!

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This week, StraightioLab favorite Naomi Ekperigin finally returns to the pod, not as a guest but as a host, replacing both Sam and George forever. But first, she has an important message for listeners everywhere: ALL teenagers are straight, no matter WHAT Euphoria would have you believe! We talk adolescent rebellion, high school politics, and that one kid everyone hated for no reason (he's now a CEO!). Plus: What constitutes a straight vacation? What are Sam's travel tips for the college student on the go? What do we REALLY think about Richard Linklater? And finally: Are Sam and George daddies or babies? The answer will shock and disgust you.

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Happy New Year's Eve Glamour Girls! Enjoy this re-release episode with Esther Fallick which was named one of The Best Comedy Moments of 2024 by Vulture and NY Mag!

In one of our most intellectual episodes EVER (and that's saying a LOT), we welcome reformed Disney adult Esther Fallick to chat about museums with slides in them—as in slides that you slide down, much like in a playground. We're talking the Museum of Ice Cream, the Museum of Sex, the Museum of Broadway... basically any museum-like establishment that is proudly anti-art! Questions include: Would institutions like this exist if we had universal healthcare? Was Ronald Reagan the original Madame Web? What makes someone a ""subject"" and what makes someone an ""object""? Are we good at identifying ""cultural rot""? Well... kind of!

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