StraightioLab

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! In less than a week we're going to the West Coast! Get tickets for our upcoming Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and LA shows here: linktree.com/straightiolab 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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)!!In less than two weeks we're going to the West Coast! Get tickets for our upcoming Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and LA shows here: linktree.com/straightiolab 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! In less than two weeks we're going to the West Coast! Get tickets for our upcoming Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and LA shows here: linktree.com/straightiolab 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! We'll be in Minneapolis and Chicago THIS WEEKEND! Get tickets for those shows, as well as Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and LA, here: linktree.com/straightiolab 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we welcome 'Lovett or Leave It' host Jon Lovett to the lab for a string of explosive revelations, impassioned calls to action, and nothing less than an official relaunch of our democracy. (We love an activation!) Jon goes deep on the gender-fuckery of cable news anchors, the decline of journalistic gatekeepers (which is either a good thing or a bad thing), and of course what all that means for freelance gay podcasters globally. Plus: Sam starts beef with Steve Kornacki and George drops a piece of gossip that will have the notoriously toxic UK tabloid ecosystem in shambles. The East Coast leg of our tour starts TOMORROW! Get tickets here: www.linktree.com/straightiolabSubscribe 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Get tickets to our tour here: www.linktree.com/straightiolabSubscribe 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Get tickets to our tour here: www.linktree.com/straightiolabSubscribe 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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)! Get tickets to our tour here: www.linktree.com/straightiolabSubscribe 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've read the title of this episode, and you're already furious. "AUNTIES?!" you scream. "They are NOT straight!!" Well first of all calm down — you are contributing to the crisis of political polarization in this country, and it's not a cute look. And second of all, maybe hear out our illustrious guest Rachel Pegram before getting your gender-neutral Pride-edition Skims in a twist! Questions include: How does the online behavior of aunties remind us of our shared humanity? Who is the most powerful auntie in America? Plus: George is jumping on the toxic positivity bandwagon, Sam is undecided about the virtues of Vermont, and Rachel is speaking out against the natural pool movement! Get tickets to our tour here: www.linktree.com/straightiolabSubscribe 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for our biannual Earnestness Bonanza, where we DROP THE ACT and answer listener questions as earnestly as possible. So put that Alison Roman pasta salad in a giant Tupperware and press play on this baby on your way to a gay barbecue that reclaims the concept of patriotism via cheeky costumes! Get tickets to our tour here: www.linktree.com/straightiolab 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Get tickets to our tour here: www.linktree.com/straightiolabSubscribe 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rumors are true: We're taking our famous StraightioLab live show on the road! If you're a glamour-identified individual within a 10-hour drive of any of the following North American metropolitan areas, you're in luck: Montreal, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Minneapolis, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and even Los Angeles! So grab your chosen family and head over to linktree.com/straightiolab for tickets with pre-sale code LAB2023! (Montreal link coming soon!) Expect special guests, depraved segments, and shocking surprises that will make you question EVERYTHING. We can't wait to see you!! Again, that's linktree.com/straightiolab for tickets with pre-sale code LAB2023. Hootie-hoo!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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... 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!Tickets to our June 15 live show at the Bell House are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-635485553397Subscribe 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Tickets to our June 15 live show at the Bell House are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-635485553397Subscribe 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Tickets to our June 15 live show at the Bell House are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-635485553397Subscribe 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are joined once again by StraightioLab favorite and Sam's sexy Los Angeles-based stepmother Greta Titelman to finally talk TEXTILES. Specifically, the most insidious textile of all... one that haunts college dorm rooms and overpriced bachelor pads across this once-great nation... that's right, we're talking about jersey knit. Should sheets be a giant T-shirt? Should clothes be made using "technology"? Is the middle class dying? These questions are not only connected, but impossible to disentangle. Until now. Tickets to our June 15 live show at the Bell House are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-635485553397Subscribe 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we invite the unironically illustrious Aparna Nancherla on to shift our perspectives on many of the leading issues of the day. Issues like the ethics of reading a popular book years after everyone else, the sadness of European's attachment to their rich historic cultures, and the power structures of the average sleepover. Plus, a heated debate on the merits of warm ice cream causes a great divide. Hope you like conflict! 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are defiantly going GUEST-LESS to discuss the wall-to-wall elephant in the room: carpets. We walk on them, we clumsily spill red wine on them, and we ask if they "match the drapes." But what's lurking underneath America's obsession with, well, covering what's underneath? It's dark, it's sinister, and it's tearing our country apart. Or is it? Why don't you sit your ass down on a gorgeous (but not child-safe) hardwood floor and find out...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! And get tickets to Sam's live show Club Comic in LA (5/10) here: linktr.ee/samtaggart See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we are joined by StraightioLab darling Sydnee Washington who takes us on a roller coaster ride of intellectual rigor. We talk dating shows, and surprisingly find ways to make them even more problematic, exploitative, and legally questionable than they already are. Plus, we pit going to law school against going viral on TikTok, we get upstaged by a haunted razor, and George unloads traumus both of chosen and not-chosen family. Now we can finally all heal. 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! And get tickets to Sam's live show Club Comic in LA (5/10) here: linktr.ee/samtaggart See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are joined by our illustrious podcasting sisters Rose Dommu and Fran Tirado of the Like a Virgin podcast to get to the bottom of questions the government refuses to address. Questions such as: Are straight women the LGBTs of straight people? Is the media kink-shaming Joe Biden's disgraced former nuclear waste czar? Could a gay man play Jason Bourne? Plus: Rose reminisces about her time in the Trump administration and we contemplate what turns Fran Lebowitz on sexually. It's NOT what you think!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! And get tickets to Sam's live show Club Comic in New York (4/28) and LA (5/10) here: linktr.ee/samtaggart See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we have the honor and privelage of being just a little rude to our dear friend Chris Murphy. We discuss advertising and what the sad state of the industry tells us about the crumbling of American masculinity. Let's just say...things aren't looking good! Plus, Chris shares a shocking theory that Brooklyn has been "Willy Wonka-fied," George fights for his life to try to find a metaphor with sound logic, and Sam reveals that, yeah, he's bought stuff off instagram. And if this caption doesn't make you want to listen to the episode, then congratulations you are probably gay. 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! And get tickets to Club Comic in New York (4/28) and LA (5/10) here: linktr.ee/samtaggart See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former vice president of her Miami-based gay-straight alliance Milly Tamarez joins Sam and George to start some difficult conversations about America's relationship to fast food, and it's about time! Questions include: Do "Happy Meals" stigmatize people who are depressed? Is Chick-fil-A mocking us by giving all its sauces really gay names? Is it unethical that McDonald's introduces children to the concept of brand partnerships at such a young age? And of course: Would you like that with fries?! We know what our answer is — do you know yours? 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if a podcast ran for three years? Scientists around the globe said it couldn't be done and yet...here we are! So today we raise a glass to you the listeners, us the podcasters, and (most importantly) to our perfectly curated brand in this episode that is part brand summit, part wedding, and even part earnest. Here's to another incrdible year of calling some things gay and some things straight. Hootie hoo! 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

StraightioLab favorites and co-hosts of the Exploration: Live! podcast Charlie Bardey and Natalie Rotter-Laitman join us in the lab to talk about the famed venue category "bars," and let's just say they're NOT all created equal. Plus: Is life a cabaret? What do Bill Murray and Taika Waititi have in common? Who are our favorite old men? Do dead ones count? And finally: Did we already do this topic? Well it's not really like that, and also we didn't realize we were talking to the police. 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are joined by brave whistleblower Vanessa Gonzalez who exposes many truths that industry insiders wouldn't want you to hear. We uncover the straight casting process of Survivor, but also its very gay gameplay. We shed a light on the rapidly declining culture of having a gay voice. And we stand up to the conservative undercurrents of the Keep Austin Weird movement. If you're seeking raw truths then, congrats, you just found them!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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"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. 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Glamour Girls! Check out this episode teaser with Big Money Player's Network head honcho, Will Ferrell. If you want to listen to the full episode, subscribe to "How Did We Get Weird with Vanessa Bayer and Jonah Bayer" on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(To the tune of "Are Your Ready For Some Football") Are you ready for some podcasting? Today notable genius Emmy Blotnick joins us to have a conversation that many are calling the superbowl of comedy podcasting. She comes prepared with a robust list of topics but we ultimately settle on the straightest topic of all: Maps. Why are they there? How do you use them? And what is their relationship to magnets (if any)? Many questions are raised, few are answered. If you have a problem with that, take it up with Jojo Millennial!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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh you're getting a harvest bowl at Sweetgreen? Well we hope you enjoy being complicit in the surveillance state, the military industrial complex, and the Trump administration—which is still in power by the way. Jake Cornell, fine dining expert and host of "Going Out with Jake Cornell," joins us to break down the role of fast casual dining in our impending societal collapse. Plus: George is unemployed! 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Holidays! Enjoy one of our favorite episodes with friend of the pod Patti Harrison. 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. '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.

Today we are star struck for all the wrong reasons with esteemed guest Jeff Hiller. But it isn't just Jeff's MTV-based pranking past that causes controversy, but also the fact that brass instruments are still being spread through school music departments all across this great nation. That's right, blowing into a horn may seem gay, but it's actually not and we will explain why. Plus, George pushes the boundaries of how vague one can be with a description, Sam has his interview skills tested, and Jeff becomes the first guest to be forced to plug their projects. That's herstory, sweetheart! 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we decide to go ahead and be nasty with our literal family member Joel Kim Booster. That's right, we're completely uncut and uncensored in our discussion of the exciting new binary in the wine industry, whether or not gay is its own hobby, and of course, the timeless straightness of the '20's. So if you've ever been alive in the 1820's,1920's, or even 2020's then we're sorry to say but you are complicit. Now free yourself from the oppression of speakeasies and learn to live an authentic life!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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well glamour girls it's that magical time of year once again. The time when we can come together as a family and answer your questions as earnestly as possible in our Thanksgiving Earnestness Bonanza. Check your irony at the door and come get earnest with us. 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes, Jia Tolentino is a bestselling author, but more importantly... she is a Pi Phi. She joins the boys for an enlightening conversation about the sick and twisted rituals of "Greek life," and honey we're NOT talking about the School of Athens! Questions include: Is "rush" morally defensible? Is hazing hot? Are all men gay? Plus: Jia opens up about her improv-adjacent past and Sam announces an important new science experiment that needs urgent government funding. 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Not so fast, sicko. This week we have poet laureate Langston Kerman on to debunk the disgusting and hurtful rumor that poetry is gay. In addition to taking town the toxic poetry industry, we also discuss whether or not David Sedaris is mother, how straight men suffer when they play gay or even bi on TV, and how weddings are the new Coachella (drug-use wise). So free yourself from form, thank ee cummings for inspiring Ariana Grande, and listen to this ep! Also, get tickets to our upcoming live shows in both New York and LA: 11/9: New York Comedy Festival show at the Bell House: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-420691618957 11/12: StraightioLab x Vulture Festival at the Hollywood Roosevelt: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-x-vulture-festival-tickets-440565943597?aff=odcleoeventsincollection 11/14: StraightioLab Live at the Elysian: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/straightiolab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off his infamous week performing at a gay resort, returning guest and podcasting royalty Pat Regan joins the boys for a check-in on how the institution of marriage is going. (Spoiler: NOT well.) Plus: Is everything going on in the world Taylor Swift's fault? Does the ACLU need to get involved in the world of gay hookup apps? Which yogurt brands are cheugy? And finally: Is the media out to get us? The answer WILL be censored. 11/9: New York Comedy Festival show at the Bell House: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-420691618957 11/12: StraightioLab x Vulture Festival at the Hollywood Roosevelt: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-x-vulture-festival-tickets-440565943597?aff=odcleoeventsincollection 11/14: StraightioLab Live at the Elysian: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/straightiolab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's bring your coworker to work day at the StraightioLab offices as Gawker's very own investigative reporter Claire Carusillo joins the boys to dismantle overhead lighting. As always, the discussion is nuanced and informed as we explore which forms of climate terrorism are kind of a slay, how to talk to a celebrity without violating their rights, and what the hell is going on with ConEd. Democracy dies in the darkness? Or is that what big lighting WANTS you to think?! Wake up and turn the lights off! BUY TICKETS TO OUR UPCOMING SHOWS IN NY AND LA: 11/9: New York Comedy Festival show at the Bell House: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-420691618957 11/12: StraightioLab x Vulture Festival at the Hollywood Roosevelt: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-x-vulture-festival-tickets-440565943597?aff=odcleoeventsincollection 11/14: StraightioLab Live at the Elysian: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/straightiolab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Sam and George are joined by the one and only Gabe Liedman, who breaks down why footwear is one of the only avenues straight people have to express themselves, which can of course be a slippery slope, historically speaking. Also addressed: Barney's as a mythical space, the three remaining valid binaries, the difficulties of being on-camera talent in an off-camera world, Sam and George's fruitless trip to the East Hampton Prada, and Gabe's lasting influence on the comedy community — and the performing arts globally! BUY TICKETS TO OUR UPCOMING SHOWS IN NY AND LA:11/9: New York Comedy Festival show at the Bell House: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-42069161895711/12: StraightioLab x Vulture Festival at the Hollywood Roosevelt: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-x-vulture-festival-tickets-440565943597?aff=odcleoeventsincollection 11/14: StraightioLab Live at the Elysian: Tickets coming soon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.