Yo, Is This Racist?
Yo, Is This Racist?, hosted by Andrew Ti, creator of the popular blog of the same name, is now a weekly podcast! Every Wednesday, Ti, co-host Tawny Newsome, and their guests answer questions from fan-submitted voicemails and emails about whether or not something is, in fact, racist.
Wed, April 09, 2025
All Hail The Bagel Monster
Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss coffee, deleting social media apps and answer a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, March 26, 2025
Craigslist Centrifuge
Andrew, Tawny and Kevin discuss 23andMe selling your DNA data and answer a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, March 12, 2025
Fix Your Sprinklers, The Revolution is Coming
Andrew, Tawny and Kevin discuss zodiac signs, Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower and answer some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, February 26, 2025
Gettin Some Chattanooga Choo Choo (with Punam Patel)
Andrew, Kevin and special guest co-host Punam Patel discuss cruises, competing in problem solving tournaments as kids and answer some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, February 12, 2025
You Can't Bruise a Rib From Hot Dogs
The crew discuss their various illnesses, the NFL removing "end racism" from the end zone during the Super Bowl and answer some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, January 29, 2025
Get the Shovel (with Cody Ziglar)
Andrew, Zig and Kevin discuss the bizarre last few weeks, all of the recent horny but not sexy movies and a few listener questions. Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, January 15, 2025
Just Call Your Aunt
The crew discuss the wildfires in Los Angeles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, January 01, 2025
Hot Cross Buns on the Vape
Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss hour 18 of the brisket, a holiday recap and answer a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, December 18, 2024
Daddio and Baby Queen
Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss customer service, a gallon of English mess and answer some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and check out our bonus shows at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, December 04, 2024
Mane Character Energy
Tawny and Andrew discuss Thanksgiving, post-election discourse and a voicemail about AI being used for false advertising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, November 20, 2024
This Turned Into a Real Podcast (with Steve Hernandez)
Andrew and comedian Steve Hernandez discuss people who defend their racism and talk about religious horror movies. Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, November 13, 2024
Yo, Can We Live? #202: What a Week
Andrew and Kevin discuss the election results and what to focus on next (locally!). This is an un-paywalled episode of last week's Yo, Can We Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, October 30, 2024
The Spaghetti of Activities
Tawny and Andrew discuss Halloween hypotheticals, the election and answer some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, October 16, 2024
Margaritathrill with Cody Ziglar
Andrew, Cody Ziglar and Kevin discuss Zig's new comic book Goobers , a recent Vegas trip and answer some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, October 02, 2024
Not All Boats
Andrew and Tawny discuss a boat funeral during the Trump armada, their new instant classic segment Movie News and answer a listener question! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, September 18, 2024
Don't Title The Episode That
The crew discuss Tina Fondue's new assistant, Tawny's trip to Africa and answer a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, September 04, 2024
We're Not Nude Best Friends with Spencer Taylor
Andrew and writer/stand-up Spencer Taylor discuss massages and answer a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, August 21, 2024
I'd Do Well with a Time Machine with Andrea Jin
Andrew and comedian Andrea Jin discuss keeping secrets and answer listener questions. Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, August 07, 2024
The Truffle Pig of Racism
Tawny and Andrew discuss Trump questioning Kamala's Blackness, if there's a light dimmer on the bridge, and Tawny's new Star Trek live action show! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, July 24, 2024
And She's Very Famous with Jessica Gao
Tawny, Kevin and former CEO-current manager of the show Jessica Gao discuss Kamala Harris running for President before getting into some listener questions. Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, July 10, 2024
Doo-Doo Esquire
Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss country music recs and answer some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, June 26, 2024
Karma's Revenge Body
Tawny and Andrew discuss Baby Yellowstone, a wild listener text and a few voicemails! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, June 12, 2024
Yo-driver
Andrew and Tawny discuss the Peabody Awards, the new Star Wars show and answer a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, May 29, 2024
That's Why I'm Like This
Andrew and Tawny discuss questions about media literacy and the reaction to a broadcaster's social media post. Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, May 22, 2024
You Can't Allegedly Yourself
Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss B6 and answer a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, May 15, 2024
The Palm Springs of Canada (with Matt Apodaca)
Andrew, Kevin and Matt Apodaca discuss Gosling season, The Muppets and answer some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, May 08, 2024
Wake Me For Meals (with Jessica Gao and Sierra Katow)
Andrew chats with Jessica Gao and Sierra Katow talk about Sierra's new stand up special Funt and answer some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, May 01, 2024
Fine I Guess (with Jessica Gao)
Andrew, Kevin and the show's former CEO/current manager Jessica Gao discuss media literacy, protests throughout college campuses and answer a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, April 24, 2024
Make It Taste Good
Tawny and Andrew are talkin tofu, nicknames and checking bags while traveling! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, April 17, 2024
What Has this Podcast Turned Into? with Ify Nwadiwe
Andrew and guest co-host Ify Nwadiwe discuss Boston Comic-Con, the importance of constantly checking yourself and answer a listener question! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, April 10, 2024
Came in with a Cattitude
Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss Beyoncé new album Cowboy Carter before answering a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, April 05, 2024
Church Except You Can Swear with Jane Marie
Andrew chats with writer/podcaster Jane Marie (The Dream) about her new book Selling the Dream . They also talk about people saying the military is too woke and weird small talk at the dentist's office. Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, March 27, 2024
French or Gambit? (with Cody Ziglar)
Andrew and guest co-host Cody Ziglar discuss Zig's time at Toronto Comic-Con, getting tattoos before doing your research and answer some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, March 20, 2024
John Wick on the Bass (with Matt Apodaca)
Andrew, Kevin and special guest Matt Apodaca talk music and street food outside of stadiums before getting into some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, March 13, 2024
March of the Alleged Penguins
Tawny and Andrew discuss if birds are real. Also, if you're having any issues getting the latest Yo, Can We Live or Sub-Optimal episodes, try re-adding the feeds from your suboptimalpods.com account! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, March 06, 2024
Mark Twain? More Like Mark Together
The crew discuss the Star Trek cruise before answering a question about the election and others in the "how to not weird" category. Call OR TEXT with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, February 28, 2024
Naming a Restaurant Steve's Burgers (with Jessica Gao)
Andrew and enemy of the show/CEO Jessica Gao discuss an early Vegas trip together, the tofu hook-up, and answer a listener question. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, February 21, 2024
Go Ahead, Ask My Mom
Tawny and Andrew discuss Rachel Dolezal back in the news, reactions to Beyoncé's country song and answer some listener questions! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, February 14, 2024
The Super Bowl for People Who Met Recently
Tawny and Andrew discuss Valentine's Day before answering some listener questions! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, February 07, 2024
Model Majority (Live from SF Sketchfest with Sasheer Zamata and Alex Kliner)
Tawny and Andrew chat with special guests Sasheer Zamata and Alex Kliner live from San Francisco Sketchfest! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, January 31, 2024
Dramahound Stays Eating
Tawny and Andrew answer listener questions about white people celebrating Lunar New Year, tattoo regrets, and a book party Q&A. Get tickets to see Yo, Is This Racist live at San Francisco Sketchfest February 3rd here ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, January 24, 2024
A Significant Alarm Clock
Tawny and Andrew talk about the musicians' union ready to strike, Black women making Emmys history, and answer some listener questions! Get tickets to see Yo, Is This Racist live at San Francisco Sketchfest February 3rd here ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, January 17, 2024
Tina Fondue: Tech Investor
Tawny and Andrew answer listener questions about white people doing the Black power symbol, more wild HR stories, and Google being Google. Get tickets to see Yo, Is This Racist live at San Francisco Sketchfest February 3rd here ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, January 10, 2024
Racists Love Letters (Kevin Don't Title The Episode That)
Tawny and Andrew discuss pay inequities and answer some listener questions! Get tickets to see Yo, Is This Racist live at San Francisco Sketchfest February 3rd here ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus · Wed, January 03, 2024
Yo, Can We Live: The English are Coming or Whatever
Enjoy this un-paywalled episode of our bonus show Yo, Can We Live! Enemy of the show Jessica Gao has a lot of beef with this episode, and you can hear her performance review of it this Friday over at suboptimalpods.com ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, December 27, 2023
Sorry Man, Earth is Tough
Tawny and Andrew reflect on 2023 before getting into some voicemails! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, December 20, 2023
The Jolly Curmudgeon
Tawny and Andrew record in person! They discuss the holidays and answer a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, December 13, 2023
This Episode Is Not Titled "The White Burden"
Tawny and Andrew answer a bunch of listener questions! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, December 06, 2023
Andrew Being Andrew: A Prank Show
Tawny and Andrew discuss Kirkland's steak strips, blimp logistics, and answer a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, November 29, 2023
From Beyoncé's Blood to Biracial Baddies (with Traci Thomas)
Andrew and premiere guest Traci Thomas discuss reading recs, the temporary cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, and answer a listener question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, November 22, 2023
Feeling Seen (For Better and for Worse) with Paris Zarcilla
Tawny and Andrew chat with writer-director Paris Zarcilla about his movie Raging Grace and answer a listener question! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, November 15, 2023
Demystify the Discourse (with Lux Alptraum)
Tawny, Andrew, and writer Lux Alptraum discuss the discourse surrounding Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, November 08, 2023
Legendary Skateboarder Joe Louis
Andrew and Enemy of the Show Cody Ziglar discuss their new podcast before answering some listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, November 01, 2023
Vet Your Sources
Tawny and Andrew discuss what's happening in Israel and answer a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, October 25, 2023
We Live in a Place, We're Used to Sounds
Tawny and Andrew answer listener questions about bad jokes, sirens, and conditional allyship. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, October 18, 2023
Stay Informed
Tawny and Andrew discuss what's happening in Israel, not looking away, and answer a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, October 11, 2023
Andrew Me Podcast Tawny Podcast
Tawny and Andrew discuss the SAG-AFTRA strike before answering a bunch of voicemails. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, October 04, 2023
Joey Two-Blenders (with Joey Clift)
Tawny and Andrew chat with friend of the show Joey Clift (Spirit Rangers, Gone Native ) about the end of the WGA strike, tentative deal, and answer a listener question. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, September 27, 2023
Le Twist
Tawny and Andrew discuss summoning Computer before answering a bunch of listener questions! This episode was recorded before the tentative WGA deal. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, September 20, 2023
Step In or Step Out
Tawny and Andrew discuss the strike and talk show updates before answering a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus · Wed, September 13, 2023
Sub-Optimal Presents: The PicketCast
Enjoy this un-paywalled episode of The PicketCast! Tawny and Andrew record live from the WGA + SAG-AFTRA strike! They chat with a few friends on the picket line, discuss must-haves while picketing, and review some sign-holding techniques. Hear the latest episode available at suboptimalpods.com ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, September 06, 2023
No One's Confused Why You'd Hate It
Tawny and Andrew discuss headphones and Burning Man before answering some listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, August 30, 2023
Hunker in a Bunker
Tawny and Andrew discuss recording during a hurricane and an earthquake. Later they answer a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, August 23, 2023
Weather or Not
Tawny and Andrew discuss Hurricane Hilary and answer a few listener questions! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, August 16, 2023
Decked, Dunked, or in the Drink
Tawny, Andrew, and enemy of the show Cody Ziglar break down the Montgomery Boat Brawl. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, August 09, 2023
Smash or Pass: The Alphabet
Tawny and Andrew discuss X (fka Twitter), the government's soft launch of aliens, and answer a bunch of listener questions! Disclaimer: This was recorded before the Montgomery boat brawl. We'll discuss that and more next week. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, August 02, 2023
Untuck Your Shirt, We're Still on Strike (with Carlos Cisco)
Tawny and Andrew chat with writer and WGA strike captain Carlos Cisco! They discuss his experience as a strike captain, the actors joining the writers on the picket line, and keeping morale up for nearly 100 days in the LA heat. If you'd like to help those affected by the work stoppage, donate to the Entertainment Community Fund . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, July 26, 2023
WTF is a Reasonable Question
Andrew and Tawny answer all your voicemails this episode! They cover bad college brochures, Q&As, and more! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, July 19, 2023
Double Strike Oreo
Tawny and Andrew discuss the Screen Actors Guild joining the Writers Guild of America on strike -- something that hasn't happened since 1960. If you'd like to help those affected by the work stoppage, donate to the Entertainment Community Fund . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, July 12, 2023
A Lot of Picketing
Tawny and Andrew discuss the strike before answering a top-tier voicemail. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, July 05, 2023
Get Outside Your Comfort Zone
Tawny and Andrew discuss the Supreme Court's horrible ruling on affirmative action. Later they talk about the Writers Guild of America strike and answer a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus · Wed, June 28, 2023
Sub-Optimal Preview: Big Trouble in Little China Watch-Along (with Dave Callaham and Jessica Gao)
Enjoy this preview of a special Sub-Optimal episode! Tawny and Andrew watch Big Trouble in Little China with writer Dave Callaham (Shang-Chi, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse), enemy of the show Jessica Gao and a few drop-ins throughout the episode! Check out the full episode at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, June 21, 2023
Buffalo Wild Wings What?
Andrew and Tawny discuss a few excellencies, someone's take on "real holidays," and answer a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, June 14, 2023
Snakes Can't Get Radicalized Online
Andrew and Tawny discuss a violent attack against LGBTQ+ rights, WGA strikes updates, and a tour guide in Portugal. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, June 07, 2023
Tales of Deboarding a Plane
Tawny and Andrew discuss plane etiquette, Tawny's episode of Star Trek: Strange New World, and answer a listener question. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, May 31, 2023
The Spring Break Soldier
Andrew and Kevin talk to friend of the show Matt Apodaca about the WGA strike. Later, they answer a listener question then share excellencies of Fast X and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus · Wed, May 24, 2023
Sub-Optimal Presents: Big Trouble in Little China (with Jessica Gao)
Enjoy this un-paywalled Sub-Optimal episode about Big Trouble in Little China (with Jessica Gao)! Tawny and Andrew answer Enemy of the Show Jessica Gao's question: is Big Trouble in Little China racist? They discuss the pros and cons of this 1986 John Carpenter movie before Judge Tawny makes her verdict! If you'd like to check out more of our bonus shows, head over to suboptimalpods .com to subscribe! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, May 17, 2023
The Carbondale Shuffle
Andrew and Tawny discuss the Writers Guild of America strike, some listener questions, and an excellency of Brittani Nichols's RoomFits Instagram account of the writers on strike. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, May 10, 2023
Tubbin'
Andrew and Tawny discuss the Writers Guild of America strike, a new Rest in Piss, and someone trying to end modern divorce laws. Later, they answer some listener questions and share an excellency of Andrew as a panelist this Thursday talking about the book Interior Chinatown. Find out more info here ! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thu, May 04, 2023
Were They Going to Steal...Running?
Tawny and Andrew discuss the Writers Guild of America strike and cops at the Boston marathon. Later, they answer some listener questions and share an excellency of the Echo Park Lake fence finally being removed. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus · Wed, April 26, 2023
Sub-Optimal Presents: Dale Dudes
Enjoy this un-paywalled episode of Andrew and Matt Apodaca's Sub-Optimal show Dale Dudes! Each episode, the boys watch one segment of the show Chip 'n Dale: Park Life, which is available to stream on Disney Plus. If you'd like to check out more of our bonus shows, head over to suboptimalpods .com to subscribe! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, April 19, 2023
Landrew: Little Digital Lawyers
Tawny and Andrew discuss their new AI lawyers show and First Lady Jill Biden inviting both NCAA women's basketball teams to the White House. Later, they answer some listener questions and share an excellency of the play Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, April 12, 2023
New Tooth Drop
Tawny and Andrew discuss sour cream hecklers and another listener-submitted HR diversity training fail. Later, they answer some listener questions about civil reenactments and accents. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, April 05, 2023
Do Brits Call White People Crisps?
Tawny and Andrew discuss some Star Trek news, the cops suing Afroman for a music video, and republicans saying the Nashville school shooting is about "woke-ism." Later, they answer some listener questions about calling white people cracker and Ramadan etiquette. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . Fill out our listener survey we discuss on the pod HERE ! It helps a lot - thank you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, March 29, 2023
You Want to Be An Ally? All-I Need to Be is Left Alone
Andrew and Tawny discuss Twitter, a lawmaker vowing to block bills until trans rights are safe, and some publications being better with their coverage. Later they answer some listener calls about a bystander making a situation worse and being asked to describe someone. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . Fill out our listener survey we discuss on the pod HERE ! It helps a lot - thank you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, March 22, 2023
Corny is not (Necessarily) a Crime
Andrew and Tawny discuss seeing a musical last week, Los Angeles removing the Echo Park Lake fence, and someone's bad take about a musician. Later they answer some listener questions about crystals and corporate diversity training. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . Want to advertise on the show? Book a spot on Gumball ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, March 15, 2023
Honestly, He Would (with Cody Ziglar)
Andrew and guest co-host Cody Ziglar discuss the Oscars, social media and Zig's new Miles Morales Spider-Man comic which you can order here ! (Also some Last of Us spoilers from 8:15-10:30). Later they answer some listener questions about cultural appropriation and snitching on a boss! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . Want to advertise on the show? Book a spot on Gumball ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, March 08, 2023
Cruise News: All the News That's Cruise to Cruise
The crew catch up and chat about Tawny attending the Star Trek cruise. Later, they discuss conservatives continuing to push anti-transgender laws and answer a few voicemails. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, March 01, 2023
Zigbert (with Cody Ziglar)
Andrew, Kevin, and guest co-host Cody Ziglar discuss a racist cartoonist, a different cartoonist who dunks on him, and a billionaire's unsurprising take on the media. Later they answer some listener questions about corporate training and adoption. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, February 22, 2023
It Doesn't Make What We Call "Sense"
Andrew and Tawny discuss Andrew's new bizarre shirt and the New York Times's anti-trans coverage. Later, they answer some listener questions about blaccents and a gun control bumper sticker. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, February 15, 2023
Black National Anthem Super Bowl When
Tawny and Andrew discuss their fun times in San Francisco last week, a racist ChatGPT hypothetical, and review the national anthem. Later, they answer some listener questions about a follow-up from the Columbus Police Department chat last week and "going ninja mode." Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, February 08, 2023
Live from Sketchfest 2023 (with Eugene Cordero and Mohanad Elshieky)
Tawny and Andrew record live from San Francisco Sketchfest with Eugene Cordero and Mohanad Elshieky! They discuss Andrew's SF bread bowl and answer some listener questions about the Columbus Police , tech jobs, New Orleans, the playlist at Hobby Lobby and more! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, February 01, 2023
Live from the Compound (with Cody Ziglar)
Andrew and guest co-host Cody Ziglar record an episode at Tawny's place...without her??? (she was at work). They guys check in with some life updates before getting into the recent heavy news. Later they answer some listener questions about going to the movies and a Lunar New Year post. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, January 25, 2023
Just Trace a Quarter on Two Index Cards
Tawny and Andrew discuss Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a shooting in Monterey Park, California and the police killing an activist during the Cop City protests in Atlanta. Later, they answer listener questions about a gym not doing the best job celebrating Lunar New Year and a racist veterinarian. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, January 18, 2023
The Asleep Lad of Tinseltown
Tawny and Andrew discuss Jeep-life, the Golden Globes and the barriers patting themselves on the back. Later, they answer listener questions about coded dating and coping advice. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, January 11, 2023
Your Eggnog Diary Was Boring?
The Yo Crew catch up after banking a few episodes over the holidays. They discuss babies playing bongos, cruises and merch with jokes on the inside of coffee cups. Later, they answer some listener questions about people's problematic takes at work! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, January 04, 2023
Tender Ignorance: A Novel
To kick off 2023, Andrew and Tawny discuss their goals for the new year. Later, they answer some listener questions about make-up samples and music choices. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, December 28, 2022
Sub-Optimal Presents: Andrew Sings
Tawny and Andrew un-paywall part 1 of their Sub-Optimal series Andrew Sings! In it, Tawny and Kevin teach Andrew how to sing Sia's "Chandelier." Subscribe to hear the full episode and rest of the series at suboptimalpods.com ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, December 21, 2022
Ho, Ho, Ho, Is This Racist? (with Traci Thomas, Cody Ziglar, Matt Apodaca and Jessica Gao)
Tawny and Andrew welcome Traci Thomas, Cody Ziglar, Matt Apodaca and Jessica Gao to the podcast for a very special holiday party episode. The hosts quiz their friends on a few racist holiday traditions from around the world and guess the premise of movies based on the title. Caporales video discussed during the ep Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, December 14, 2022
You Hear Every Penny on the Waveform
Andrew and Tawny discuss an audience booing a billionaire during a comedian's show and a disgraced LA city council member's altercation with an activist during a Christmas charity event. Later they listen to some voicemails about an adoptee identifying as a different race and cities "needing more culture." Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/YO - Enter promo code YO for their special Black Friday deal: 85% off and 3 extra months free! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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