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StraightioLab is an intellectual podcast where smart comedians George Civeris and Sam Taggart unpack the rich, multi-colored tapestry of straight culture. In each episode, George and Sam are joined by a guest to hold a MIRROR to society and finally get to the BOTTOM of mysterious and perverse topics such as college fraternities, gender reveal parties, the military, themed restaurants, and the conc... more

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Latest Episodes

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

SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart

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

SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart

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

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

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Sandy Honig
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Episode: "Dressing Gay" w/ Sandy Honig
Marley Gotterer
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Episode: "Veneers" w/ Marley Gotterer
Honey Pluton
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Episode: "Anger" w/ Honey Pluton & Spike Einbinder
Spike Einbinder
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Episode: "Anger" w/ Honey Pluton & Spike Einbinder
Mary Beth Barone
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Episode: "Adam Sandler Movies" w/ Mary Beth Barone
Jo Firestone
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Self-employed/author
Episode: StraightioLab Book Club 2: Sex On Murder Island w/ Jo Firestone
Alison Leiby
Author of I'm A Lot, Surviving Myself and All the People I've Been
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Episode: "The Concept of 'My Oasis'" w/ Alison Leiby
Hayden Johnson
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Episode: "Birthdays at Barcades" w/ Hayden Johnson
Bryan Safi
Guest, host of Are You Mad At Me?
Are You Mad At Me?
Episode: "Salsa Dancing Classes" w/ Bryan Safi

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.8k ratings
  • My favorite podcast

    This is the funniest podcast. I have basically listened to them all and this is the one that episode after episode comes through as authentic smart and hilarious

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maudiet222
    United States4 days ago
  • Marley Gotterer

    God tier pod guest

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Longtime Wholigan
    United States13 days ago
  • This is my petition to make straightiolab part of the monoculture.

    This podcast is the perfect balance of clever and ridiculous. I’m so obsessed with these idiots (who are actually so smart and funny that I want to talk to all of my friends about them, but I CAN’T because they don’t know about this podcast! Which is a tragedy! So instead I’m slowly trying to get everyone I know to listen. If you’re reading this, please listen!).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amandamandamanda_
    United Statesa month ago
  • As a small town Wisconsin native

    You guys are starting to make me sick (from laughing)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ohceedee
    United Statesa month ago
  • Sponsors are UHC and chatgpt?!

    I like these comedians and I like this podcast which I’ve listened to a couple of times. But the first two ads I just heard were 1) propaganda from United healthcare and 2) chatgpt. Like……. I’ve never written a review before, but feel compelled. Hope that this message will get to the creators and they will be more discerning w advertisers!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Reveca4
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners appreciate the candid, irreverent look at straight culture and media dynamics.
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Guests are the draw, delivering sharp, funny takes and memorable banter.

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StraightioLab Rewind: "Straight Lines" w/ Martine
Q: What straight topic have you brought and what makes it straight?
Martine presents a range of straight-identified and cross-identity topics, ultimately orienting the discussion around performance art, personal narrative, and the politics of visibility within straight culture.
StraightioLab Book Club 2: Sex On Murder Island w/ Jo Firestone
Q: Why is the book often framed as nonfiction or autofiction, and how does that affect your storytelling choices?
Jo defends the fiction status of the work, emphasizes the narrative voice as a constructed character rather than a direct confession, and discusses how the books reflect preoccupations rather than autobiographical truth.
StraightioLab Book Club 2: Sex On Murder Island w/ Jo Firestone
Q: So, Joe, writing the sequel to Murder on Sex Island, what made you return once again to Sex and Murder?
Jo explains how the follow-up differs from the first book, noting the shift in themes and the challenge of maintaining wordplay while exploring new angles like income inequality and island intrigue, while keeping the core motif of sex and misadventure intact.
"The Concept of 'My Oasis'" w/ Alison Leiby
Q: Do you see the oasis as a space that will reflect personal identity or change with life stages (e.g., family, kids)?
Yes, it's a space that both reflects individual identity and resists intrusion from others, especially family, while adapting to evolving life circumstances like kids and shared living spaces.
"The Concept of 'My Oasis'" w/ Alison Leiby
Q: What would you put in your oasis?
A cozy blanket, a novelty lamp, a vintage poster, a comfy beanbag, a floor lamp with warm lighting, and an atmosphere that feels like a luxurious yet playful throwback to 2003 in a wealthy friend's basement.

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Frequently Asked Questions About StraightioLab

What is StraightioLab about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, free-form chat show hosted by two comedians who turn straight culture under the lens of satire, social critique, and candid personal storytelling. Episodes blend quick-fire bits, long-form conversations, and playful riffs with guests from comedy, art, and pop culture to examine topics like dating, aesthetics, social norms, and identity through a witty,Critique-forward lens. The humor often sits beside thought-provoking takes on consumer culture, media, and power dynamics, making room for both incisive commentary and moments of playful performance.

What stands out is the show's willingness to mix highbrow cultural critique with offbeat, participatory bits and guest-driven banter. The format sustains a conversational tempo that feel... more

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2. Marley Gotterer
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