StraightioLab

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our illustrious guest Danielle Perez may have gone to high school with Meghan Markle, but that does NOT define her! Danielle joins the boys to talk all things chain restaurants — which ones are men, which ones are women, and which ones smash the binary? Plus: George comes clean about being sad, Sam dishes about his first celeb sighting, and Danielle makes a shocking pandemic confession. So check in with the hostess (she's wearing a yellow tie), settle into your booth, open up your 500-page menu, and press that play button!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on StraightioLab, Sam and George find themselves in new territory after hearing each other’s Saturday morning sexy hookup voices, challenging the professionalism of this now for-profit podcast. Plus Andrea Long Chu joins to explain the MCU, as well as an exciting new theory about how time makes lesbians of us all, and to tell the boys of the various micro aggressions they’ve committed simply by having a podcast. There are no post credit scenes in this episode, but we did consult with the military before releasing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blending in... but to what end?! Today Sam and George are joined by industry heavyweight Devon Walker to talk all things camo: Is the military problematic? Was Cadet Kelly complicit? What's the deal with hunting? Plus, an in-depth discussion of pay disparities in Hollywood, Whoopi Goldberg's dating history, and the OFFICIAL ranking of which famous comedians have the flattest asses. Listen NOW before it gets taken down, and don't forget to subscribe to our brand new PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's good girl gone bad week on the pod as Sam and George welcome the kind-eyed Brian Bahe on to show us his dark side. Tensions rise and friendships are tested all over a little soap and water. Needless to say, everybody involved will be a pothole girl from here on out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the first official episode of season 2, the boys bring Macy Rodman to the pod to explain the Joker-style origins of Neil Patrick Harris. Plus, there's a deep dive into what problematic characters were in the original Sex And The City scripts, some talk of exciting upcoming projects on NBC, and Sam and George stoop to a place they never thought they would and plug Macy's album "Unbelievable Animals." How the mighty have fallen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam and George kick off season two with an announcement that season two is starting. Welcome back, glamour girls! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hootie-hoo to all our beloved investors! As we all enjoy the last few weeks of the state-mandated global StraightioLab summer hiatus, we thought we would offer a little treat to our hungry little listener pigs: an episode of one of our favorite podcasts, Celebrity Book Club, hosted by past Straightio guests Steven Phillips Horst and Lily Marotta! Read more from Steven and Lily below—if you dare. Celebrity memoirs aren’t like normal books—they’re fun! Join comedians Steven Phillips-Horst (@gossipbabies) & Lily Marotta (@lilyblueyez) as they rifle through the diaries of drug-addled starlets, oddly obsessive restaurateurs, brass-knuckled female realtors, and boring gay politicians’ even more boring gay husbands, finding fertile ground for searing cultural insights and juicy gossip. Martinis not included. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we KEEP answering listener questions about ourselves for ANOTHER hour! Cliff girl summer hiatus starts now, see you in the fall!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are throwing irony out the window to EARNESTLY answer listener questions about ourselves. Boring-heads rise up, This episode is for you!! (And stay tuned for part two coming on Thursday)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hootie-hoo! We just got word that the Bell House is now operating at full capacity, so our first live show on Monday 6/28 is no longer sold out! We wanted our precious glamour girls to be the first to know. See you soon, and Happy Pride!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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"? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this episode of the genius podcast known as StraightioLab, the boys are joined by amateur scientist and "true" extrovert Josh Sharp to talk all about Math. And if you're thinking "oh but math is boring, I don't want to listen to a whole podcast about math" then guess what, listener scum, Josh knew you would say that and you have fallen right into his trap. Listen to this private conversation and learn something for ONCE. Also, be sure to email us at [email protected] for the upcoming earnestness bonanza and get tickets to our live show June 28th at the Bell House! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you know things? That might be problematic. Sudi Green (creator of SNL) joins the boys to chat about how information can be used for evil even if you're NOT doing election meddling. Plus: Are we interesting? And finally: What does it mean to be "wink"? It is the new slang term everyone is using, and it does not mean what you think!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Sara Bareilles presents StraightioLab, George and Sam welcome car freak Francesca D'Uva to explain car culture or, more specifically, car owner culture. Plus, is Ben Affleck the only sincere celebrity? Is George cheapening his brand by going to too many parties? And what IS the beef between HAIM and Sara Bareilles? Just know that it's REAL and both sides are VERY justified. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, George and Sam welcome sweater theorist Lily Marotta on to explain the toxic cycle of men wearing quarter-zips at the holidays. Plus, should Dunkin' release their own version of bone broth? How many Chromatica t-shirts is too many? And if Lily's girlfriend is still on Tumblr, how can we know she is not from the past? The answers may surprise you. But devil's advocate, they also might not surprise you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode of the toxic edgelord podcast StraightioLab, Sam and George are joined by reactionary comedians Jeremy Levick and Rajat Suresh for a far-ranging debate with chilling consequences. This podcast was so edgy in fact that the original title was censored from apple podcasts. I guess comedy really is the new punk rock after all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

StraightioLab unpaid intern Meg Stalter joins the boys to talk relationship dealbreakers (when someone is corny and/or doesn't believe in justice), brainstorm names for potential Demi Lovato tracks, and propose some new ideas for human behavior (you should be allowed to pee WHERE?!). Plus: We reminisce about the days when you could simply post a photo of a book next to a little cup of coffee on Instagram. Okay grandma... let's get you to bed!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it gay to hug your uncle? Is it straight to take a photo with your opposite sex sibling? Is it sex-negative to do neither? On today's StraightioLab, George and Sam welcome the non-threateningly young Grace Kuhlenschmidt on to ask, but not really answer, these exact questions. Plus, George shows his full range as an impressionist and Sam spreads misinformation regarding the sexuality of George Costanza. Only in New York, am I right?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On our 50th episode, we decide to take a step back by leaping forward... in order to remain in the same place, which was our destination all along. Prophet and spiritual doulo (male doula) David Odyssey joins us to read our Tarot cards, make some large-scale astrological predictions for the coming months, fact-check George's dad's theories about the end of the pandemic, and come up with some good old-fashioned StraightioLab metaphysical frameworks (are you a cliff girl or a campfire girl?). Get ready to ascend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

She's running... a non-inclusive matchmaking service for straights ONLY! The New Yorker's Naomi Fry joins the boys to dish about the moment she knew she was destined for comedy greatness and the murder she committed after being radicalized by misandrist Tumblr before offering her analysis of the Chromatica Oreo's place in the American imaginary. This episode signals a new era for the pod... and that's ALL we're going to say... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get out your graph because this episode featuring the employed (but we won't say where) Josh Gondelman is all over the X, Y, and even Z axis. That's right, George, Sam, and Josh each open up their respective curtains to reveal which embarrassing movie posters they had as decor in a jaw-dropping tell-all. Plus, is this a podcast in theory or in practice? Has a Kinsey 1 ever been to space? And should they reboot Nurse Jackie?? We don't have the answers, but we aren't afraid to ask the questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we welcome quadruple threat (comedian, actor, dog walker, and real-life StraightioLab listener) Spike Einbinder for a graduate seminar on interspecies relationships, canine compulsory heterosexuality, and the borderline right-wing politics of the dog park. Plus: Does Sam think Santa is real? What is George's scandalous family secret? And WHAT is the DEAL with overnight oats?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this succinct, concise, and needless to say efficient episode of the famously good podcast StraightioLab, George and Sam welcome the hot-but-relatable Sydnee Washington on to talk all things miscommunication. Plus, is it a red flag to have an incredible body at this point in the pandemic? Are Facebook ads better than Instagram ads? And is the lack of a video component the only thing stopping this from being an alt-right podcast? I sure hope not! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam and George kick off the New Year with a bang-sorry-I mean an extended advertisement from tv personality and mogul Cole Escola that actually raises more questions than it answers. The trio also unpacks cheating and whether or not you should dump your man if he goes to therapy/loves himself/opens his eyes around other people. The answer? Yes. So enjoy, happy new year, and if you're at the polls, STAY IN LINE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Criminals George Civeris and Sam Taggart are earnest FOR ONCE this holiday season. Thank the father, the son, and the holy spirit, and actually also the pope who is randomly a Charlotte. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'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.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, well, well, it's another episode of the New York Magazine acknowledged podcast StraightioLab. This week, our controversial friend Nori Reed joins us to gab about her glamorous Hollywood meetings, her desire to murder, and her many similarities with Princess Diana. Plus: Why do straight people not trust each other? The answer may surprise you... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Space Prince and Food Delivery King Julio Torres joins George and Sam on this episode that, quite frankly, shakes the StraightioLab universe to its core. The boys talk holidays, bi-erasure in the Lord of the Rings, and get an honest critique from Julio that leaves them questioning their very reason for podcasting. Points are made. And while they are not GOOD points necessarily, they are still points nonetheless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taped during the nail-biting aftermath to last week's election, this episode of Pod Save America spinoff podcast StraightioLab considers the concept of politics (it's "famous people but make it ugly") before diving into a wide range of more pressing issues. Intellectual powerhouse Jay Jurden joins us to ask some inconvenient questions, such as: What is America's Next Top Model's relationship to the Iraq War? Who is G-Eazy? Does George speak English? And finally: Are hats "hot"? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most important mind of our generation Robby Hoffman joins Sam and George for a comprehensive conversation about what is happening in society today. Gender, money, dating, interior design, democracy, the global art market... Nothing is off-limits, no one is safe, and no child gets left behind. If you're still breathing by the end of the episode, don't forget to watch Robby's weekly call-in show DYKEVICE Thursdays at 10pm EST here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are podcasts the new punk rock? Probably not, but we still ask this and more on this week's episode of StraightioLab with our sexually open guest Edy Modica. This episode explores all of our deepest fantasies like...what would it be like to open a restaurant, how does it feel when Sam and George get in a fight on air, and what's the sensation of listening to Sam turn trying and failing to turn his lights on. We also do a fully collaborative shoutout session, which actually did work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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