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.

  • 1 hour 53 minutes
    Call-In Ep w/ George and Sam

    Do we believe in the testament of Ann Lee? Did George get cosmetic surgery? Can actors reach Lizzo's Pass? What is happening on Threads? Shoud we move to Duluth? Will Zendaya survive the big reckoning? You asked... we answered. 

    UPCOMING SHOWS: linktree.com/straightiolab

    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. 

    STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/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.

    17 March 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    "Bad Lighting" w/ Jesse Tyler Ferguson

    Hope you're ready for some network-ready family values cause this week we have Jesse Tyler Ferguson on the pod! We talk about Modern Family and how it's a tough halloween costume to pull off, we explore which unlikely restaurant we should take Michelle Obama to, and we consider the REAL danger of gay parenting which is of course aggressive aesthetic ideals. Listen to Jesse's podcast "Dinner's On Me" and keep on stanning Cam and Mitch. 

    UPCOMING SHOWS: linktree.com/straightiolab

    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. 

    STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/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.

    10 March 2026, 10:00 am
  • 6 minutes 10 seconds
    Patreon Preview: Miss Anthropic

    George reports back from his week in London, Sam is rubbing shoulders with huge celebs in Los Angeles, the New Yorker published an article, Peter Thiel said something at an event, we still have not seen Hamnet, Bobby Cannavale deserves a meaty film role, and America has Carolyn Bessette fever! 

    For two extra episodes a month, join us at patreon.com/straightiolab

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    6 March 2026, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    "Going Really Fast" w/ Perfume Genius

    Ring the LEGEND alarm, because the number one diva in the music industry Perfume Genius joins us in the lab this week! We chat about which actor straight men feel comfortable having a crush on, the politics of turning a look at the Grammys, the reason everyone is always angry, why all television is Riverdale, and of course the eternal genius of Cat Power. Perfume Genius's GLORY EXTENDED is out this week on all major platforms! 

    UPCOMING SHOWS: linktree.com/straightiolab

    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. 

    STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/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.

    3 March 2026, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 32 minutes
    "Watching Someone Watch A Comedy" w/ Chris Fleming

    Well folks it’s happened…after decades of reaching out, Chris Fleming is finally on the pod. And let’s just say no stone goes unturned. We explore that feeling when someone watches you while you watch a comedy, dive into the unlikely origins of Sam and Chris knowing each other, and everyone shares their beefs with Ari Aster. Plus, you won’t believe what response Chris’ body has to going into a car.  

    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. 

    STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/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.

    24 February 2026, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    Straightio Rewind: "Jackass" w/ Sarah Squirm

    Once a month, we're re-releasing a classic StraightioLab episode from the vault. Learn the lore that built the legendary podcast the government cannot shut down. 

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    20 February 2026, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    "Awards Shows" w/ Peaches

    It's Icon Day at StraightioLab HQ as we welcome the one and only Peaches to the pod! Recorded the day after George's magical night at the Golden Globes, we chat about the gayest and straightest elements of awards shows, what it means to have a "German" sense of humor, whether we should be proud of our various body parts, the cultural history of merkins, and Peaches' incredible new album NO LUBE, SO RUDE! 

    COME SEE US LIVE IN LONDON, NEW YORK, AND LA: linktree.com/straightiolab

    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. 

    STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/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.

    17 February 2026, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    "Polymarket" w/ Jason Stewart

    Today we bridge the gap between the straight and gay podcaster communities by welcoming How Long Gone's Jason Stewart back on the pod. We go through his extensive list of topics and dive into the sick and twisted world of betting on things on Polymarket. Plus, we learn what's actually being said in barber shops, uncover a new beef with Seth Rogen, and discuss what's the meaning behind someone wearing jogger pants. 

    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. 

    STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/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.

    10 February 2026, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    "Fire Pits" w/ Todd Glass

    Today we welcome comedy legend Todd Glass to the show to go full earnest mode. Sam drops reveals the truth about his past email correspondence with Todd, George can’t stop bringing up his dad, and we all talk about our coming out journeys in vivid detail. Deal with it!

    Go see Todd’s Joe’s Pub shows in NYC: https://publictheater.org/performances-jp/2026/t/todd-glass-the-event-of-a-lifetime/

    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. 

    STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/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.

    3 February 2026, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
    "Cruises" w/ Nicole Byer

    All aboard!! Today we are joined by Nicole Byer, the covergirl of Podcaster Magazine mind you, to explain what the hell is going on with cruises. Plus, we give our amazing thoughts on AI, we find out that the Marvel film Kraven is actually beloved by some, and we dream about a life that's all-inclusive. See you next year on the Rosie O'Donnell cruise!  

    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. 

    STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/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.

    27 January 2026, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    "The First Look" w/ Kate Berlant

    The day has finally come... our most requested guest of all time, live and in the flesh! Kate Berlant joins us to talk wedding guestlist logistics, father-daughter chemistry, the ethics of small talk, and her big immunity secret. Plus: We investigate the not-so-subtle politics of that magical moment when a groom sees his bride for the first time. Best of luck to all the couples out there! 

    BUY TICKETS TO OUR SF SHOWS THIS WEEK: linktree.com/straightiolab

    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. 

    STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/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.

    20 January 2026, 11:00 am
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