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Today we're joined by the two proudly Catholic co-hosts of the Diss and Tell podcast, Matt Bellassai and Sydney Battle, to talk about the favorite activity of men across the country looking to let off some steam: going for a long drive. Whether you're Ryan Gosling in Drive or Sydney's dad, one thing's for sure: the only way to truly relax while keeping your masculinity intact is to operate heavy machinery. Plus: Is Herbie: Fully Loaded based on a true story? Is Disney's Cars fetish content? And finally: Is working for a digital media company the same thing as going to war?

CHICAGO: Sam is doing his solo show Club Comic at Color Club Ballroom on Thurs. 11/9: https://dice.fm/event/6kyob-sam-taggart-club-comic-9th-nov-color-club-ballroom-chicago-tickets

LA: George is doing his new hour of standup at The Elysian, featuring Jamie Loftus and Nori Reed, on Wednesday 11/29: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/george

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Everyone knows that straight people have gone as the Joker and Harley Quinn for Halloween ever since biblical times, but has anyone ever stopped to ask why? Of course not. They're too busy looking at their phones. Well, that ends today as we are joined by Danny Pellegrino, author of "The Jolliest Bunch," to finally wake up and ask the tough questions. Questions like, why do we as a culture make it so hard to read articles? Can gay people dress up in a costume that more than four people recognize? And of course, is there a political affiliation associated with being "The Joker?" So grab some makeup from Haus Labs, smear it any which way, and get jokerfied via gay podcasting.

Come to our extra-spooky HALLOWEEN LIVE SHOW at the Bell House in Brooklyn on 10/27: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-728339060737?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Hootie-hoo, Bible girls! Put down that Christian rock record because boy do we have a Jesus-approved TREAT for you this week! We are joined by the writers and stars of Dicks: The Musical, our dear friends Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson, to talk about a shockingly broad set of questions, including: What's the REAL TRUTH about gay sex scenes on film? Which celebrities are "aging wet" and which ones are "aging dry"? Is 2023 the year of the lisp? Which Disney character is the most hung? And finally: Is Jesus our anchor? So get all your best church girls in the rec room, hire a Christian intimacy coordinator, and turn the volume all the way up!

Come to our extra-spooky HALLOWEEN LIVE SHOW at the Bell House in Brooklyn on 10/27: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straightiolab-tickets-728339060737?aff=oddtdtcreator

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You know that old saying "the clothes make the man?" Well this week, Joe Pera, whose new stand-up special 'Slow & Steady' is out now on YouTube, joins us to conclusively demonstrate that it is not only incorrect but also potentially dangerous misinformation. That's right, the personal is political and Joe is here to examine the hat that he is currently wearing with a sartorial lense so critical that Anna Wintour is shaking in her little boots. Plus, is there a wrong way to receive a gift? Is there such thing as a free upgrade? And are you having a conversation with masculinity or are you just wearing cargo shorts? We can't answer everything, but we can certainly ask and that should count for something!

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We all want to be a part of something! And that's bad by the way. Today we're joined by crossword afficionado Demi Adejuyigbe to talk about the brainy older sister of adult coloring books: adult word games. Are crosswords just a safe way for people in their 30s to practice being old men or are they leading to historically low literacy levels because they are replacing book-reading? Is knowing a bunch of random trivia a form of toxic information-domming? Has the New York Times lost its way? Plus: We come up with some new ideas for things the federal government can do to make streaming television more fun!

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The first day of school comes but once a year, but the ramifacations of your outfit...well they can be felt for a lifetime. Today, notable former student and co-host of "How Did We Get Weird" Vanessa Bayer joins us to talk about this delicate time of yearly reinvention. We unpack the economic status of being hot in high school, the polarizing effects of dressing like you're from California, and whether or not it is abuse to ask someone "have we met before?" If you're currently in high school, this episode could save your life!

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If you're on Letterboxd... do NOT read this! Today we're joined by the delightful Bridger Winegar, host of "I Said No Gifts," to talk about that old favorite of showy auteurs and Twitter cinephiles alike: the LONG one-shot take. Are directorial gimmicks anti-woman because they distract from the work of actresses? Should we ethically contain film buffs somewhere so the rest of us don't have to hear about different kinds of cinema lenses? Who is Margaret Qualley? The answer may shock you.

Thank you to everyone who came out to our tour! We love you more than you can possibly imagine. Sam's next CLUB COMIC is in NYC on Sept 21st: linktree.com/samtaggart

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As many of you know we have been on the most groundbreaking tour of the summer (better luck next time to all female pop stars) and today we're going public with our historic Chicago live show. We were joined by windy city iconoclasts Eunji Kim, Derry Queen, and Maggie Winters to exchange ideas that will surely land us all on some sort of CIA list and I'm NOT talking about Comics To Watch, sweetie.

Get tix to our FINAL show of tour in Los Angeles, California this very Saturday (Sept 16th: https://teragramballroom.com/tm-event/straightiolab/) and Sam's next CLUB COMIC in NYC on Sept 21st: linktree.com/samtaggart

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Are we in a Peloton class, because our heart rates are UP this week as we go full talk show mode with our illustrious guest, AUTHOR Cody Rigsby! We talk the problematic concept of one’s “body count,” the purity ring craze of the mid-aughts, and of course which religious practices are kind of a slay and which ones are not. It’s NOT the ones you think!

Cody’s book XOXO, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual’s Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness is out September 12!

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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/straightiolab

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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!

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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!

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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)!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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...

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