Season 1 -- Now Casting
The
Straight Act
One convention. Twenty workshops. Only the straightest survive.
Who will earn the final rose?
Meet the Contestants
They came to learn. They stayed to blend in.
Johnny, 28
Washington, DC
Head Instructor
"I'm not here to make friends. I'm here to make the straightest impression possible."
Johnny, 28
The Mountains
Survival Specialist
"I once changed a tire in a snowstorm. Nobody asked me to. I just felt called."
Johnny, 28
Downtown
Night Ops
"My emotional range goes from 'fine' to 'I said I'm fine.' That's growth."
Episode Guide
Six episodes. Six chances to prove you belong.
Episode 1
First Impressions
Contestants arrive. Handshakes are judged. One man uses moisturizer and is sent home immediately.
Episode 2
The Sports Talk Challenge
Discuss the game for 30 minutes. Nobody is told which game. Last man standing wins alone time with the grill.
Episode 3
Group Date: Home Depot
Navigate the lumber aisle with confidence. Bonus points for refusing to ask employees for help.
Episode 4
The Vulnerability Trap
A producer asks how you're feeling. Say 'good' or go home.
Episode 5
Fantasy Suite: Poker Night
Cards, beer, and exactly one acceptable emotion: mild frustration about the river card.
Episode 6
The Final Rose Ceremony
Who has what it takes to blend in at any cookout, tailgate, or guys' trip? Only one will earn the title.
The Confession Booth
Raw. Unfiltered. Mostly rehearsed.
"I told a girl she had nice eyes and my voice only cracked twice. That's a personal best."
"The other guys are intimidated because I knew the score of yesterday's game. I Googled it in the bathroom."
"I grilled a steak medium-rare and didn't apologize for the smoke alarm. The judges were impressed."
Workshop Lineup
The skills. The drills. The rose-worthy thrills.
Small Talk Starters That Work Every Time
Talking About Sports (Without Knowing the Score)
Complimenting Guys (The Straight Way)
How to Talk About Women Convincingly
The Locker Room Playbook
Body Language & Mannerisms
The Voice & Tone Edit
Weekend Plans That Sound Masculine
Red Flag Radar: What Gives You Away
The Final Rose
Will You Accept
This Workshop?
Limited spots. Unlimited transformation. Only the committed survive to the final ceremony.