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StraightioLab
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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 concept of "the holidays." Scared? Good.
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StraightioLab Book Club 2: Sex On Murder Island w/ Jo Firestone
6d ago01:16:56Summary readyToday we have the second-ever installment of the StraightioLab Book Club with esteemed author Jo Firestone to discuss her new novel: Sex on Murder Island (not to be confused with the prequel Murder on Sex Island). Jo is nine months pregnant, but that won't stop us from having a discourse so deep about her writing that it makes Seth Meyers look like a fraud. SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Summary"The Concept of 'My Oasis'" w/ Alison Leiby
2w ago01:06:46Summary readyHave you ever found yourself inside of a TJ Maxx searching for something. A lamp? A mug? A deeper meaning? Well then this ep with Alison Leiby, whose new book "I'm A Lot" is out, now may be just the thing you're looking for. Plus, we talk about the legacy of Y2K advertising, the three things that count as monoculture, and George finally gives the Greek perspective on all things Odyssey. SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryPatreon Preview: Confessions II
2w ago00:03:21Summary readyWe talk Madonna's comeback, the end of our favorite podcast, George's big retreat, and Sam's self-imposed birthday curse. For two extra episodes/month, subscribe at Patreon.com/straightiolab.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Summary"Southwest Airlines, Barn Coats, Cycling" w/ Sam & George
3w ago01:24:02Summary readyFor the second time in StraightioLab history, we discuss a topic chosen by a beloved listener. And this time it's a maybe-British listener named Harry, and it's also FOUR topics rather than one! If you're jealous of Harry, you can subscribe to the Cliff Girl tier on our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab and DM us your topic. SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Summary"Birthdays at Barcades" w/ Hayden Johnson
4w ago01:16:57Summary readyThis week we're joined by the piss queen herself: Hayden Johsnon! We unpack the seedy underbelly of barcades and whether or not being LGBTQ disqualifies you from certain birthday parties. Plus, we try to plan Sam's perfect birthday and balance the comedy world with the magical world of gay guys. And if that's not enough we also get to the bottom of The Miniature Wife, Madonna's Bilt series, and the man-on-the-street takeover of New York City. See Hayden on her Piss Queen tour this summer! SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Summary"Salsa Dancing Classes" w/ Bryan Safi
Jul 700:59:33Summary readyThis week we're joined by our new bicoastal friend Bryan Safi whose Off-Broadway solo show ARE YOU MAD AT ME? is opening this week! We explore such topics as: What would it be like if you could just show someone your camera roll? Why do sunsets make dads go absolutely crazy? And are salsa classes just a sick and twisted way for men to TOUCH someone else's WIFE?! If only it were that simple... SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Summary"Tennis" w/ Christina Catherine Martinez
Jun 3001:20:47Summary readyToday we pull our old intellectual hats out of the closet to talk with art critic turned comedian turned clown Christina Catherine Martinez. We discuss the emotional state of Los Angeles, the systems of school and whether or not they're necessary, and why everyone, no matter their income level, should go to Sizzler. Plus, we discuss the straightness of tennis and what they're trying to say with those little skirts. SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryPatreon Preview: Disclosure Day, Olivia Rodrigo, Widow's Bay
Jun 2600:04:23Summary readyToday on Patreon: Sam's Provincetown dispatch, Gary Shteyngart and Joyce Carol Oates' thoughts on social media, and an overdue culture catchup about Disclosure Day, the new Olivia Rodrigo album, and Apple TV's Widow's Bay! Plus: Is Steven Spielberg bi? For two extra episodes/month, join us at patreon.com/straightiolab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Summary"Foo Fighters" w/ Yasi Salek
Jun 2301:27:40Summary readyToday we welcome podcasting royalty Yasi Salek to the lab to thank her for her recent contributions to the field of Madonna Studies, and to dish about a variety of provocative and controversial questions, such as: Is Dave Grohl washed? Can women own record players? And are peptides good if they're administered by a gay guy? Listen to Yasi's podcast Bandsplain, and specifically her recent Madonna series wherever you get your podcasts! SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Summary“Flopping” w/ Nori Reed (GaytioLab)
Jun 1601:24:48Summary readyIt's Pride month which means it's once again time for us to do an episode of GaytioLab, the podcast where we unpack an element of gay culture. And joining us this year is the one and only Nori Reed to talk about the concept of flopping. Plus, are some people more saga-prone than others? Will the horror bubble ever burst? And can we read each other's minds? Find out in this incredible Pride episode!! SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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