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Yo, Is This Racist?

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Ep 1184Yo-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.

Jun 12, 202445 min

Ep 1183That'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.

May 29, 202442 min

Ep 1182You 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.

May 22, 202444 min

Ep 1181The 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.

May 15, 202449 min

Ep 1180Wake 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.

May 8, 202452 min

Ep 1179Fine 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.

May 1, 202440 min

Ep 1178Make 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.

Apr 24, 202436 min

Ep 1177What 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.

Apr 17, 202448 min

Ep 1176Came 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.

Apr 10, 202438 min

Ep 1175Church 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.

Apr 5, 202436 min

Ep 1174French 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.

Mar 27, 202441 min

Ep 1173John 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.

Mar 20, 202448 min

Ep 1172March 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.

Mar 13, 202441 min

Ep 1171Mark 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.

Mar 6, 202446 min

Ep 1170Naming 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.

Feb 28, 202444 min

Ep 1169Go 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.

Feb 21, 202443 min

Ep 1168The 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.

Feb 14, 202433 min

Ep 1167Model 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.

Feb 7, 20241h 15m

Ep 1166Dramahound 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.

Jan 31, 202430 min

Ep 1165A 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.

Jan 24, 202443 min

Ep 1164Tina 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.

Jan 17, 202432 min

Ep 1163Racists 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.

Jan 10, 202441 min

Yo, Can We Live: The English are Coming or Whatever

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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.

Jan 3, 202432 min

Ep 1162Sorry 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.

Dec 27, 202325 min

Ep 1161The 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.

Dec 20, 202329 min

Ep 1160This 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.

Dec 13, 202325 min

Ep 1159Andrew 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.

Dec 6, 202334 min

Ep 1158From 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.

Nov 29, 202341 min

Ep 1157Feeling 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.

Nov 22, 202346 min

Ep 1156Demystify the Discourse (with Lux Alptraum)

Tawny, Andrew, and writer Lux Alptraum discuss the discourse surrounding Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 202350 min

Ep 1155Legendary 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.

Nov 8, 202333 min

Ep 1154Vet 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.

Nov 1, 202329 min

Ep 1153We 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.

Oct 25, 202332 min

Ep 1152Stay 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.

Oct 18, 202339 min

Ep 1151Andrew 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.

Oct 11, 202334 min

Ep 1150Joey 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.

Oct 4, 202343 min

Ep 1149Le 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.

Sep 27, 202339 min

Ep 1148Step 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.

Sep 20, 202335 min

Ep 1147Sub-Optimal Presents: The PicketCast

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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.

Sep 13, 202325 min

Ep 1147No 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.

Sep 6, 202342 min

Ep 1146Hunker 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.

Aug 30, 202338 min

Ep 1145Weather 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.

Aug 23, 202347 min

Ep 1144Decked, 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.

Aug 16, 202335 min

Ep 1143Smash 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.

Aug 9, 202343 min

Ep 1142Untuck 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.

Aug 2, 202351 min

Ep 1141WTF 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.

Jul 26, 202328 min

Ep 1140Double 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.

Jul 19, 202347 min

Ep 1139A 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.

Jul 12, 202329 min

Ep 1138Get 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.

Jul 5, 202332 min

Sub-Optimal Preview: Big Trouble in Little China Watch-Along (with Dave Callaham and Jessica Gao)

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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.

Jun 28, 202339 min