Word on the Straights

Sam and Joe return to their podcasting roots to recap iconique filmé Halloweentown High! Stick around after the show for an important announcement! Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Produced by Sam Stanish and Joe McMahon Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

Houston we have a pod. Sure William Shattner going to space is cool. But you know whats even cooler, not going to Space as a hobby! What is this Avenue 5? Do you see Zach Woods up in this bitch?? To help us unpack these billionaire field trips to the upper troposphere we enlisted the help of our good friend Dan Munck! He's a legend and a music man thru and thru. We talk radio, we talk flannel sheets, artificial gravity and more! Rounding out the pod we play a rousing round of ICONIC / NOT ICONIC. Listen up kids! Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Dan: Instagram Produced by Sam Stanish and Joe McMahon Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

sex, yes, drugs, sure, but rock and roll? THAT'S what we all strive to end our lists on. and nowhere better than at a MUSIC FESTIVAL! we welcome Financial Director of Moving On, Brandon Follick (Reductress, The Onion) to talk about the wild and somehow WONDERFUL world of standing in a field with your tinnitus waiting just around the corner. Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Brandon: Instagram, Twitter Produced by Sam Stanish and Joe McMahon Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

If you see this pod CLICK ON IT! And if you see a Lantern Moth KILL IT! How often does the scientific community tell us to kill something? Not often folks! We have the incredible Air Durnell on the pod to unpack these lil bugs and find out what makes them tick. We talk Elvira, D&D, The Circle, invasive species, and of course briefly touch on Pennsylvania. After this field trip thru the ecosystems of the Tri-State area we play a rather rousing round of ICONIC / NOT ICONC. Listen up and straight culture beware! THANKS Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Air: Instagram, Twitter Produced by Sam Stanish and Joe McMahon Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

When the three most important fashion events of the year (New York Fashion Week, The Met Gala, and the VMAs) fall near each other you can bet ur little buss we're gonna taco bout it!!! The inCOMPARABLE Daisy Oopsy joined us to dish as well as serve and work and huh- huh- HONEY about all the dolls from Olivia Rodrigo to Olivia Rodrigo and even Olivia Rodrigo at this year's Met Gala under the easily understood, but seemingly impossible to execute theme “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.” Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Maggie: Instagram Produced by Sam Stanish and Joe McMahon Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

Welcome back to our deep dive into Straight Culture! Surfs up bitch! WE ARE BACK! YES! WOTS is making a triumphant return to your feeds and ears with a brand new episode! This week we welcome our good gal pal Maggie McGlinchy to the pod as she is an expert on all things beachy. The girl knows her boardwalks, her boogie boards, her ice cream shops blues, and above all she knows about summer lovin', havin' a blast. We cover why our hiatus occurred, townies, Jersey Shore and more! Stick around for a rousing round of ICONIC / NOT ICONIC at the end! Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Maggie: Instagram Produced by Sam Stanish and Joe McMahon Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

Happy pride to you and yinz!! We're here (we're queer) at Word on the Straights this week bringing back an old fav - the one and only STEPHEN JACKSON!! We absolutely stan our nest egg gen z child + we are so happy to have his thoughts on all things June. The Olivia Rodrigo song "jealousy jealousy" was actually written about how adult gay men feel during the month of pride if you did not know. Omg ok well x's, o's, and all that. I hope you listen bye!! Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Stephen: Instagram, Twitter Produced by Sam Stanish and Joe McMahon Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

Last call for Happy Hour listeners! This week on WOTS we go back to the bar for Happy Hour finally! It was scary but we made it. Joining us for a drink is a prolific comedian, musician, and Happy Hour critic, Steve Jeanty. Coming to us live from his friends apartment he is here to talk Bars baby. We hit important topics like is it fair that drinks cost $16? Where did Happy Hour come from? Were any Zoom Happy Hours fun? Is there really a bar in Bushwick called the Sea Witch? All these questions answered and a round of ICONIC / NOT ICONIC to top it all off. Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Steve: Instagram, Twitter, Chuckleheads Produced by Sam Stanish and Joe McMahon Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

wow ok what a DREAM to have extreme friend of the pod ROSEMARY HYP on to talk all about SUMMER FASHION!!!! Rosemary is the absolute love of our lives and having her on was a DREAM. also get our All Stars 6 takes! we talk about PILLS, gun violence, goth cheerleaders, and microfridges! Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Rosemary: Instagram Produced by Sam Stanish and Joe McMahon Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

So no one told you life was gonna be a dumpster fire? *quadruple clap* This week on WOTS we welcome the iconic Amara Eke to help us unpack the phenomenon that is the 90s sitcom ‘Friends’. It is a pillar of straight culture after all. Girl you KNOW we spend a lot of this episode talking about the Chromatica REMIX album and I would be remiss to neglect to mention that SHY GIRL will also be making an appearance on it. Girl we get into; we’re Ross and Rachel on a break? Does anybody give a fuck 20 years later? Do you like Chandler? How does The Office Compare in terms of straightness, impact, and funnyness? All this and a rousing round of ICONIC / NOT ICONIC awaits you my friends… Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Amara: Instagram Produced by Sam Stanish and Joe McMahon Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

Podcasting is so cheugy! Apparently? Musician and comedian Brooks Allison (AKA Boy Brooks!) joined Sam and Joe for a deep analysis of this potentially fake viral phrase. Is anyone saying this? Or is it yet another weapon in the media war between Generations "Why?" and Z(ed), made up to fan flames and garner those ALL important clicks? Honestly who will ever know? And this will allllll blow over by the time anyone can figure out the origin. Listen up to hear our thoughts on the word of the moment: "Cheugy!" and we're not talkin about chompin on your karate uniform! Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Brooks: Instagram, Twitter Produced by Sam Stanish and Joe McMahon Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

Giiiiiiirl did you hear the news? Bennifer is back bitch. They invented celebrity relationship names and the Hays Code never existed. To help us unpack this juicy news we are graced this week by the incomparable diva Lou Gonzalez; co-founder of The Squirrel comedy theater. Which just happens to be ur new fave BIPOC and Queer led NYC destination featuring non-profit realness and live comedy coming in June! This episode is giving boxes!, moving!, Vaxx Lines!, Cats!, 311!, BTS!, READING the USA 4 annexing territories, AND MORE! Tune in and listen up! Don't be fooled by the rocks that... you guys get it... Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Lou: Instagram, Twitter

Artist and Self Described San Franciscan Citizen Dana Pierce says HELLO from 3 hours in the past to talk SKATEBOARDING with Sam and Joe on the first FULLY vaxx'd Word on the Straights! Topics of discussion: the switch: drag race, night terrors, air friers, cruel summer, emotional ages, dangerous bailing, women in stem, and MORE! Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Dana: Instagram Produced by Sam Stanish and Joe McMahon Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

And the winner is ... YOU! Bc u get to hear Sam, Joe, and Orlando dish on the Oscars. That's right, music's big night. Wait... I mean Hollywood's glitzy and glamorous and prestigious film award ceremony competition pageant competition. We dish on the dos, donts, and fashunz of the evening. A quick drag race recap and a rousing round of ICONIC // NOT ICONIC ALSO: PODCAST EMERGENCY!!! THIS IS THE 100TH EPISODE OF WoTS! TELL A FRIEND! TELL A NEIGHBOR! TELL AN ELECTED OFFICIAL! Thank you for listening and stay fierce evry1 <3 Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Orlando: Insta

CIRCLE MESSAGE: Hiiii guys OMG I am so excited. This is crazy. So excited to go on this journey with all of you. #CircleFam #GirlsChat We brought in the INCREDIBLE Ellie Skrzat to talk to us all about Netflix's reality show - THE CIRCLE! There are neither beginnings nor endings to The Circle. But it is a beginning. We absolutely STAN this show and MUST discuss it along with all manner of other reality tv shows. PLUS who's cooking what? Concert days. Sense memories of early quar. All this and more. Thanks for listening! Omg I heard that song "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs" this weekend for the first time in YEARS and I'm happy to report it still fucking SLAPS. Ok byeeee~ Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Ellie: Insta, Twitter Produced by Sam Stanish and Joe McMahon Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

Girl what is that smell? Do you smell that? Spring can only mean ONE thing... the blossoming of the Pyrus Calleryana. You know that one tree with white flowers that smells liek c*m? Yeah that one. We're talking about it. Mhm. Because everyone else is TOO scared. To do so we enlisted the help of reknown gay person Dylan Adler. We share foolish misgivings of hope for a great summer, escaping New York, lack of general respect, best plants, and play a rousing round of ICONIC / NOT ICONIC! And don't forget to crush white supremacy at your local open mic and around the world Asian Americans Advancing Justice  -  DONATE Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Dylan: Insta, Twitter, TikTok Produced by Sam Stanish and Joe McMahon Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

If Eve ain't in your garden, you can borrow some of ours! Hi Everyone! This week on WOTS we enlist the help of one Jane Mientkiewicz to unpack the Magum Gay Opus that is MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name). We maintain that this is Straight Culture because it has been days and its obvi still in the Heterosexual News Cycle. The Catholic Church is still homophobic. Hold for surprise... We talk Spain, Fragrances, and play a rousing game of ICONIC/NOT ICONIC! Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Jane: Insta, Art Insta Produced by Sam Stanish and Joe McMahon Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

OK straggots listen up! It's ok to wear nail polish but i don't see why you have to act all.... you know. Writer + Comedian Sean McGowan joins Sam and Joe to share the often underrepresented hetero side of the story. The boys take turns playing the straight man's favorite role: the devil's advocate. Sean shares his favorite OPI short stories. Joe dons his Say Something Jacket. Sam does a stunning Samantha Jones impression. All this and more :^) Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Sean: Instagram, Twitter Produced by Sam Stanish and Joe McMahon Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

It was Jose ALL ALONG! A dark cloud hangs over the pod this week and the fate of New York City and the World hangs in the balance. That's right its MARVEL week here at WOTS and we are taking on the big bad franchise that brought you heroes like Jean Grey and the Scarlet Witch... and many other less gay and less important heroes such as Iron Man. We cover a lot of ground in a couple different multiverses this week so KEEP UP! We finish it all off with a rousing round of ICONIC / NOT ICONIC! Listen up and Subscribe! Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Lindsey: Instagram Produced by Sam Stanish and Joe McMahon Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

There's gonna be 2 hits: me hitting you, and you hitting download on this ep. Kelsey Overbey joins the absolute fuck out of this pod to talk about alllll things fist fights. Why are straight people so ready to hit each other in the face with their own fists 😭😭 make it make sense! Or rather, WE make it make sense in this episode (spoiler: it's masculinity). Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Kelsey: Instagram Produced by Sam Stanish and Joe McMahon Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

WOW! It's Pisces season baby! And today is the best holiday of the year JOE's BIRTHDAY! To help us celebrate we welcome Erin Harland on the mic. Together we tackle the greatest philosophical dilemma of our time, Potato Head. The Artist formerly known as Mr. Potato Head is actually still... Mr. Potato Head. Mascots, chili, and sweater weather are discussed. To top it all off we play a round of ICONIC / NOT ICONIC. )-( Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Erin: Instagram, Spotify

Happy 2 years of WOTS!! To help us celebrate in style we brought in artiste QUEEN Soso Capaldi to help us break down ANNIVERSARIES. Damn that's a loaded concept, but it shouldn't have to be! Xs and also Os babes! Here's to year 3! Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Sophia: Instagram Produced by Sam Stanish and Joe McMahon Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

BRrrr! Its cold in here. Like everywhere. This week the amazing Rachael Hobbs joins in the conversation on SNOW! Everyone seems to be experiencing it right now. Do straight people experience it differently? WE decide! JK but this episode is jam packed with thots on State College highs and lows, DOLLY, Punxsutawney Phil, and of course SNOW! To shovel? Or complain and hope your landlord or neighbors do it? YOU decide. Tune in this week on WOTS! Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Hobbs: Twitter Produced by Sam Stanish Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

Those liiiiittle jobs you never even think about but they somehow find themselves getting done? Uhhh, YEAH a person did that. This week Sam and Joe are joined by RICKY MCLEOD explore the concept of Odd Jobs, talk absoluuuute Drag Race, Chromatica Oreos, and other assorted f#ggotry. Thrilling stuff PLUS make sure you stick around after the show for our very first on-air unboxing. Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Ricky: Instagram Produced by Sam Stanish Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

HOLD! SELL! BYE! Today on the pod we welcome the inimitable Fu Goto to discuss the hottest of hot issues rn... the Stock Market. Its not a place where you can buy medieval public punishment instruments, its a place where the classes come to duke it out! 2 ENTER. 1 LEAVES. THUNDERDOME. Jk but we do celebrate 2 years of WOTS, number one fears and play a round of ICONIC / NOT ICONIC to finish it all off. Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Fu: Instagram

THE final broadcast of 2020. We brought on podcasting extraordinaire and all-around great guy DOUG JOW to help us talk about the humble practice of goal setting... in its most extreme form: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS! So much pressure put on this one tiny day to change our entire lives. Why? Listen and love~ Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Doug: Instagram Produced by Sam Stanish Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

BRRRr! Its getting cold in sunny LA this week on WOTS. We're joined by our lovely 3rd time returning guest, Alex Conti! We discuss the cultural import of The Ultimate Christmas Present, Brenda Song's illustrious acting career, actors who did NOT appear in The Ultimate Christmas Present and more! Come reminisce on this DCOM with its weird villain and the mom from Lizzie McGuire. Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Alex: Instagram, Twitter 

You won't kiss me? Well what if I told you there was an ugly shrub hanging above our heads, and by the laws of social graces you absolutely have to now... like, WHAT?! We had the amazing and perfect and sweet Jen Albanese on the pod to discuss MISTLETOE!! Jen and Joe start a metal band, and Sam? Well, Sam sells the shirts. Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Jen: Instagram, Twitter

This week on WOTS the pod greets the iconic witch who spawned a thousand drag queens, Steve Sloan! We get into all sorts of trouble talking the good the band and the ugly of House Parties of yore. The straights, warm beer and the best pokemon games are discussed. Come party with us reminiscing about life b4 whatever this shit is! You can bet we end the ep with a rousing game of ICONIC / NOT ICONIC. Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Steve: Instagram

This week the hilarious Emily Claypoole joins to discuss her sultry comedy origins, being a Patrick Keene STAN, and the defining personality sorter of our generation (or at least this week): SPOTIFY WRAPPED! omg i almost wrote "link in bio" right here in a muscle memory fugue... you're literally already here at the episode reading this... Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Emily: Instagram, Twitter

Its the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and all thru the house everybody was reliving their high school trauma especially us. This week we dish on the greatest display of capital and evidence of price gouging there is... BLACK FRIDAY! DEALS! SALES! EVERYTHING IS 500% OFF. Yaari Tal brings some theory to the straight culture and we play a rousing round of ICONIC/NOT ICONIC to round out the show. Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Yaari: Instagram, Twitter

Twitter did WHAT NOW!? Why da hell in the world did they call them FLEETS!? Sam and Joe spend a bit more time one on one opining on 1 year of cov, a much better anniversary, and Twitter's new freakin story feature?? UHHH 2017 called ya old goons!! Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter

YOUTUBE IS DOWN, I REPEAT: YOUTUBE IS DOWN... or was it simply Joe's internet cutting out...... we will never know! Sam and Joe deep dive into the shallow world of the largest video hosting platform of all time: YOUTUBE! Hours and hours of video... all at our grubby little gay fingertips.... But what do we use it for? And how do we keep it out of the hands of alt right fascist nazis? The unfortunate answers are "nothing good" and "we can't"! Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter

BATTLE 4 THE VOTE, BABBLE ON! This week on WOTS we tackle the Keystone State with our old friend Kevin Gallagher. We cover the election, the vote counting, rank the witchiest states in the Union and MORE! Give it up for PA! Rmbr 2 Rate + Review Pls :) Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Kevin: Instagram

Sam and Joe have a socially distant live show on Halloween in Sam's back yard to discuss cultural staple Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge! Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Produced by Sam Stanish Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

SPOOKY SCARY SKELETONS SEND SHIVERS DOWN YOUR SPINE -- this week, writer and comedian Patrick Keene joins to discuss HALLOWEEN! The guys go in on candy, costumes, decorations, Christmas vibes vs Halloween energy, utilities women on the phone, Sam accidentally asks the same question twice, Joe sits in his gay closet, and Patrick deals with the scariest horror that can face a modern man: TECH ISSUES!!! Rmbr 2 Rate + Review Pls :) Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Patrick: Twitter, Functionally Dead Produced by Sam Stanish Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

Today we are BLESSING you with a guest appearance by THE Jesse Roth (Host of "The Mess). Jesse called in to tell us all her thoughts on Vin Diesel's debut single: "Feel Like I Do." Along with her famous Hinge question, Halloweentown romance, Elvira: Origins, Pittsburgh Legend Daya, being "very they" and SO much more! U kno we got a big ol' honkin game of Iconic/Not Iconic at the end hehe! Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Jesse: Instagram, Twitter, The Mess Produced by Sam Stanish Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

THE Jess Augustyn joins WOTS to discuss HEIGHT! We answer deep, personal questions like "How tall are you" and "Have you seen Netflix's 'Tall Girl'?" And talk about astrology, optometry woes, pod trips, mask etiquette, short kings, and MORE! Iconic/Not Iconic has a featured verse at the end of the episode. Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Jess: Instagram, Twitter Produced by Sam Stanish Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

This week on WOTS Sam and Joe are graced by the incredible Onyi Okoli to talk all about everyone's favorite food, PIZZA! There are hot takes, cold steaks, and big beef. Joe and Onyi commiserate over their shared addiction to tortilla chips. We reminisce about getting free pizza for reading as kids and share our individual preferred pizza toppings. U KNO we play Iconic/Not Iconic to wrap it all up! Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Onyi: Instagram, Twitter, Website Produced by Sam Stanish & Joe McMahon Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

This week Sam and Joe are joined by the illustrious Molly Brown to talk all things about non-imperialist settling: CATAN! This board game has been around for decades, but has had the most profound impressions of all on the three of us. Sorry, everyone else!! You KNOW there's a game of Iconic/Not Iconic before we wrap up. Duh! Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Molly: Instagram, Twitter, TikTok Produced by Sam Stanish Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

This week Sam and Joe are joined by Danielle Bozzone to discuss the multi-millionaire voted most likely to be friends with a war criminal: Ellen Degeneres! They goes in deep on her industry insider stories, K-Pop origins, special shirts, a 5pm / 3am balance, dish duties, and more! There's also a good ol game of Iconic/Not Iconic before the wrapup! Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Danielle: good luck ;) Produced by Sam Stanish Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

Oh baby! It's a special Monday release this week! This episode has tutorials for so many things: gay marriage, starting podcasts, utilizing a gps appropriately, stirring memories, etc. Rafael Rautha joined to discuss a big ticket item this summer: HIKING! Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Rafael: Instagram, Twitter Produced by Sam Stanish Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

This week on WOTS Sam and Joe are joined by none other than the INCREDIBLE Bijou Bentley to discuss everyone's favorite ongoing 90's creature-based anime trend: POKEMON! After a scholarly and pertinent survey of the pocketed monsters, the trio play a game of Iconic/Not Iconic to wrap things up. Enjoy! Gotta catch 'em all! Or not if that is not your journey! Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Bijou: Instagram, Twitter Produced by Sam Stanish Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

Our podcast has always been fag first! Word on the Straights is OF the faggots, BY the faggots, and FOR the faggots. Sports commentator and dear friend Max Herz joins to discuss BASEBALL. The sport was popularized late last week when sports commentator Thom Brennaman called something "The Fag Capital of the World." This week we ask, "What city is he talking about?" and "If baseball is boring why do you like it so much?" All this and more before a game of Iconic/Not Iconic. Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Max: Instagram, Twitter Produced by Sam Stanish Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

This week, writer and comedian extraordinaire Billy Galante joins the pod to discuss the 1/52 of the year society comes together to celebrate the apex predator of the great blue sea: SHARK WEEK! The boys also discuss Korean Duolingo, Quarantine Cooking, Snapchat Nudes, Sounding Like A Rich Person, and MORE! There is, of course, a game of Iconic/Not Iconic played at the very end to wrap up. Enjoy~ Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Billy: Instagram, Twitter Produced by Sam Stanish Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

Oh my gosh! Hi... How- how are you? I haven't... We haven't seen each other since. Yeah it was probably graduation! How's uh, how's it going? I follow you on instagram. Not in like a stalkerish, obsessed with you, envious of your whole like life kind of way. Just like the... the normal way. Am I talking a lot I feel like I'm talking a lot. This week Sam and Joe speak to Michelle Bennett and Maddie Smith (Hosts of THE HUMP podcast) about Running into People from High School! Then, Iconic/Not Iconic, the beautiful game. Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Michelle: Instagram Maddie: Instagram, Twitter The Hump: Apple, Spotify Produced by Sam Stanish Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

This week, Sam and Joe produce the first FULLY socially distant episode of Word on the Straights focused on the most recent way to categorize and subjugate ourselves: WHICH ___ ARE YOU!!! This instagram trend has been sweeping the internation, but.... why? Let's talk it out. Finally there is a little game of Iconic/Not Iconic to wrap things up. Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram Joe: Instagram, Twitter Chandler: Instagram, Twitter Produced by Sam Stanish Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

Your intrepid hosts are back for another touchy timely topic: TAYLOR SWIFT! The country pop icon released a new album and Sam and Joe are here to break it alllll down and talk about music and society as a whole. Finally there is a game of Iconic/Not Iconic where the topics of Me Discovering I'm Gay at the Age of 12, A Photo of Ben Platt and Noah Galvin, and Christmas in July are debated. Did you guys like that I revealed the topics up for I/NI down here? Let me know your thoughts ok BYEEEE Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram Joe: Instagram, Twitter Produced by Sam Stanish Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

DIDNEY WORL!!! Sam and Joe discuss hit megacompany and all devouring brand experience: DISNEY WORLD! There's also a little something we like to call Iconic/Not Iconic at the end of the show. Hope you like ;) Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram Joe: Instagram, Twitter Produced by Sam Stanish Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining

After a horrific accident swept Twitter, leaving verified users voiceless, the smallfolk have risen up to voice their opinion on BLUE CHECKS. Sam and Joe talk about social media and strike out on new journeys during this, the final episode recorded in the Crown Heights Studio. As always there is a game of Iconic/Not Iconic before the wrap up. Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram Joe: Instagram, Twitter Produced by Sam Stanish Theme Song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining