One of our all-time faves Amy Zimmer is back in the lab this week to chat about her dramatic turn in the new (and Richard Brody approved!) film Blue Heron! Amy walks us through the surprising ways she made herself cry on camera, explains why she once turned down the juicy role of Joan of Arc, and tells us how a recent fender bender gave her a peek into the soul of America. Plus: Can well-behaved women EVER make history? It depends! Amy's film Blue Heron is out April 17.  SEE SAM'S HOUR IN NYC AND LA: 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.  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.

This week we have Jay Jurden back on the podcast to tackle one of the largest looming musicans in the straight male sphere: Drake. That's right we discuss why everything he does is for the boys, why some levels of masculinity can actually hinder your ability to post, and try to connect with the inner child of Aubrey to get things back on track. Plus, should evil people be allowed to work? They're going to anyway! So stream Drake and then stream Jay's new special "Yes Ma'am" on Hulu!  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.

Sam contemplates going on Survivor, George complains about these damn lines everywhere, FKA twigs finally gets some respect, some people remain young forever, Lindy West is innocent, two new albums from up-and-coming acts make us say "okay!", and Robyn goes Kooky Mode. Which is GOOD.   For two extra episodes a month, join us at patreon.com/straightiolabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we welcome fellow expert in the calling-things-gay-or-straight space Anania to the pod to talk all about this crazy world we call entertainment. We unpack her role in the upcoming Rocky Horror broadway revival, how to make the Oscars a little more juicey, and what the hell is going on when it comes to men's red carpet looks (and lack thereof, sweetie). Plus, should commenters be eradicated? We see no other option! Don't sound off if you disagree!   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.

Our dear friend Jeremy O. Harris returns to chat about his new film Erupcja starring friend of the pod Charli XCX, what he said to Sam Altman at the Vanity Fair Oscar party, which books he read in Japanese prison, why Cate Blanchett is a bit of a trickster, and SO MUCH MORE!  Erupcja is out April 17!  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.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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/straightiolabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.