As a longtime fan and collector of
Like em Straight, it all started with the official
About Us page. The promotional banners there are beautifully designed and packed with details, showcasing all 58 series in the collection. The fun (and challenge) was that the site never actually listed which guy belonged to which banner scene—so I had to dig in, study the footage, and piece the puzzle together myself.
After navigating through all 58 representative scenes, I decided to narrow them down into a single, definitive showcase of the
30 Banner Boys—the ones that best capture the absolute peak energy of the studio.
Here is the deep-dive behind how I handpicked and curated the
30 Banner Boys from the entire
Like em Straight catalog:
- Phase 1: The Initial 58-Scene Reduction
The starting point of this project was the About Us page on the official LES site, which features promotional banners for all 58 video series. Each banner typically previews 2–4 guys/scenes. My first rule was absolute discipline: select exactly ONE signature scene per series to represent that entire release. This instantly cut down hundreds of appearances into a raw, highly curated set of 58 standalone representative scenes.
- Phase 2: Grouping by Eras & The Legacy Cut
Next, I grouped the 58 series into three distinct eras: Legacy (24 series), Middle (17 series), and Modern (17 series). The Legacy Era is defined by its raw, home-video aesthetic, unpolished camera work, and heavy international talent. To keep the ultimate list focused on prime production quality, I made a tough executive decision to pare the 24 Legacy series down to just 3 scenes/2 guys featuring the absolute standouts of that era.
- The Chad Special Exception
In that Legacy Era cut, one guy broke the rules: Chad. He is the only performer in this entire project who managed to claim the top spot for two separate series (Heavy Loads and Plugged). That’s not an oversight—that’s pure favoritism based on merit. He was just that magnetic, dominant, and unmatched in those early days. Together with Howie (Like em Straight), they represent the indestructible foundation of the Legacy Era.
- Phase 3: The Golden Era Selection (28 Guys from 34 Series)
That left 34 series across the Middle and Modern Eras (17 series each)—the true Golden Era of LES with higher production value and elite casting. Out of these 34 candidate scenes, I had to make some tough cuts and leave 6 great scenes out to cap the selection at 28 guys. Combined with the 2 Legacy champions (Chad & Howie), this landed perfectly on a clean, powerful roster of 30 Banner Boys.
- Navigating Duo Banners: Single-Focus Spotlight
Another challenge was handling series where the official banners featured paired scenes—such as Willem and Pierce in Blast Off, or Tony and Landon in Straight Studies. While the studio presented them together, fan consensus and screen presence clearly point to one dominant force. In these cases, I selected the solo cuts focusing entirely on Pierce and Tony. Similarly, for series like Dick Dynasty where Robbie was featured twice (both in a solo scene and a paired scene with Cary), the choice was obvious—the solo cut featuring Robbie took center stage to represent the series.
- Tough Calls: The Art of Sacrificing Greatness
Selecting just one guy per series forced some agonizing sacrifices. Take California Hardwood—the site featured Alston, Owen, and Landon. While Hale was drop dead gorgeous in that scene, the overall energy of the site's top three was unmatched. Ultimately, Landon won because he embodies the absolute peak of high-energy, positive, boy-next-door charisma who willingly gave 100% to the director.
- Spontaneous Iconic Moments: Evereth & The Classics
Similarly, for The Skin Game, it came down to Bo, Bradan, and Evereth. While it was sad to bench Bo, Evereth took the crown effortlessly. He was wonderfully wild, delivered an incredible performance, and dropped one of the most iconic, unscripted quotes in LES history: "I'm young and fresh and 18." That line felt so raw and authentic, there's no way it was scripted—it just spilled out of him, cementing his legendary status.
- The Straight Pureness Criteria (Exclusions)
To ensure this roster delivered maximum "straight-guy fantasy," specific exclusions were applied regardless of popularity. Crew members and assistants like Brent or Cary were set aside. Furthermore, megastars like Geo—who appeared on nearly 30 scenes and 5 different banners—were excluded. He already received his ultimate spotlight in Brendon’s interview section. This top 30 is strictly reserved for pure, classic, straight male energy.
Thanks for surviving my long analysis! lol
After all that reading, here they finally are—the
30 absolute hottie
Banner Boys! Take a look at the grid below and see just how scorching hot each of them is.

Pro Tip: Simply click on your favorite boy’s name from the list below to watch his video in action!
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Personal Note & Disclaimer (Please Don't Fight Me!

):
This entire Top 30 selection is purely based on my own personal taste, nostalgia, and biased curation. Whether your absolute favorite made the cut or got painfully left behind in the honorable mentions, I hope you enjoyed this nostalgic walkthrough.