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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Andrew and Tawny discuss magic, social media and an update to a wild theme park ride.  Later they listen to some voicemails about problematic folk songs and translations.  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.

Andrew and Tawny discuss a soup bowl of biscuits and updates on all the social media chaos.  Later they listen to some snitch calls about color-conscious casting and a white woman's academic paper.  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.

Andrew and Tawny discuss Thanksgiving and the shooting at an LGBTQ club in Colorado.  Later, they answer listener questions about Halloween costumes and a homophobe running for a school board in Texas.  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.

Andrew and Tawny welcome back Traci Thomas to discuss the midterm election, social media, and Traci's book recs for the holidays! Check out Traci's podcast The Stacks and Tawny and Andrew's bonus shows 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.

Andrew and Tawny chat with Open Mike Eagle about his new album Component System with the Auto Reverse.  Later they answer some listener questions about names and work policies.  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.

Tawny and Andrew discuss hate speech on the rise after Twitter's new ownership and have a music versus books debate.  Later, they answer listener questions about school bullies and a white guy being called a slur as a compliment.  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.

Tawny and Andrew discuss an upcoming local election and friend of the show Cerise Castle's new podcast A Tradition of Violence. Later, they answer listener questions about co-workers suggesting an office romance and racist Halloween costumes.  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.

Andrew and Tawny discuss an L.A. City Councilmember's resignation and a musician's continuous dangerous lies.  Later, they answer some listener questions about white people calling each other out and confusing comedians.  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.

Tawny and Andrew discuss a problematic musician (we recorded before he said other horrible things this week too) and an L.A. City Councilmember's leaked racist recording. Later, they answer some listener questions about racist bosses and teachers correcting students.  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.

Andrew and Tawny discuss people getting upset about an old flute and talk about a hurdy gurdy more than any other podcast this week.  Later, they answer some listener questions about babies and grandpas.  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.

Tawny and Andrew discuss some TV news and important local elections.  Later, they answer listener questions about family-style restaurants and sunscreen.  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.

Andrew and Tawny discuss the backlash to a Black woman in a children's movie about a mermaid and singing crab.  Later, they answer some listener questions about brands' use of emojis and a company having Martin Luther King Jr. Day being a floating holiday until they hired their first Black employee.  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.

Andrew and Tawny perform live from Brooklyn. They discuss what's up with NY, answer a few audience questions, and Andrew hands out Jamaican beef patties!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and Tawny discuss coyotes and an adventurous mouse situation. Later, they answer listener questions about dressing as anime characters and confronting a parent.  Get tickets to see Tawny and Andrew live at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and Tawny discuss social media being shocked by a white celebrity's post with a family member in a pro-cop shirt.  Later, they answer some listener questions about virtue signaling and companies getting out of hand with their team-building games.  Get tickets to see Tawny and Andrew live at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew talks to guest co-host Jessica Gao about creating the new hit Marvel show She-Hulk: Attorney at Law! They discuss trolling the trolls and white people making weird comments at restaurants.  Later, they answer listener questions about a company "showing off diversity" and texting employees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny and Andrew discuss the premiere of She-Hulk (which a bunch of friends of the show worked on) and the death of Star Trek actor and activist Nichelle Nichols.  Later, they answer a listener's question about karaoke night getting out of hand.  Get tickets to see Tawny and Andrew live at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew talks to writer Ken Cheng about his new movie Easter Sunday. They discuss writing a major studio movie centering a Filipino family and why getting the specifics right was important to Ken.  Later, they answer listener questions about people at work saying a bunch of wild stuff! Get tickets to see Tawny and Andrew live at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny and Andrew perform live from Minneapolis, MN. They discuss what's up with Minneapolis, answer a few audience questions, and watch Andrew eat a Juicy Lucy! Get tickets to see Tawny and Andrew live at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny and Andrew discuss their time in Boston last week and Averie Bishop making history as the first Asian American Miss Texas winner. Later, they answer listener questions about a work Zoom meeting and starting conversations about race.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and get tickets to see Tawny and Andrew live at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew, Tawny and guest Tze Chun perform live from Somerville, MA. They discuss what's up with Boston, answer a few audience questions, and watch Andrew eat a lobster roll! Get tickets to see Tawny and Andrew live at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny and Andrew talk to Phil Yu about his new book RISE: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now! Later they answer some listener questions about a co-worker doing a racist impression and if someone is being "rude or white."  Get tickets to see Tawny and Andrew live at suboptimalpods.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Tawny and Andrew record the day before The Fourth of July, they reflect on how the U.S. actually isn't doing very great! Later, they lighten the mood by discussing Ketanji Brown Jackson making history in the Supreme Court and also answer some listener questions! Get tickets to see Tawny and Andrew live at suboptimalpods.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny and guest co-host Traci Thomas discuss abortion access with author and journalist Lux Alptraum and Rachael Lorenzo, executive director for Indigenous Women Rising. They talk about the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and how people help (and hurt) the fight for reproductive rights. Important Links! Donate to Indigenous Women Rising, AidAccess.org and the National Network of Abortion Funds Learn More about Aid Access and Plan C Follow IWR on Twitter and IG Lux on Twitter Rachael's Rally Speech Lux's Guide to Abortion Resources in a Post-Roe America See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny and Andrew discuss Juneteenth, the L.A. County election, and corporations' acknowledgment of Pride Month.  Later, they answer listener questions about addressing someone's claims about their race and a company's template response to tragedies.  Get tickets to see Tawny and Andrew live at suboptimalpods.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and guest co-host Traci Thomas discuss the Jan. 6 hearings, L.A. County primary election, and Tampa Bay Rays players not wearing Pride jerseys. Later, they answer some listener questions about baseball caps and accents on Google apps.  Check out Traci's amazing podcast The Stacks and get tickets to see Tawny and Andrew live at suboptimalpods.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and Tawny talk to comedian Hari Kondabolu about his wild experience with an audience member during his recent stand-up show.  Later, they listen to some voicemails about a racist boss and yearbook photographer.   Make sure to see Hari in an upcoming stand-up show! Tickets are available here. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and get tickets to see Tawny and Andrew's live shows at suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and Tawny discuss the school shooting in Texas and Doctor Who casting the first Black doctor in the show's history. Later, they answer some listener questions about white teachers talking about race and Star Trek.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(This episode was recorded before the school shooting in Texas) Tawny and Andrew discuss the first all-Black climbing team to summit Mount Everest. Later, they answer some listener questions about racist parents and identifying when being raised in a different culture.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny and guest co-host Imani Gandy discuss the Supreme Court trying to reverse Roe v. Wade, what listeners should do, and a racist massacre in Buffalo. Later, they lighten things up with some listener voicemails about corny pet names and a parent using some dated terms.  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.

Andrew and Tawny discuss the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade, the podcast Boom! Lawyered, and the National Network of Abortion Funds.  Later, they answer some listener voicemails about a surrogate mother and a racist teacher.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(This episode was recorded before the Roe v. Wade news)  Tawny and Andrew discuss Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and a billionaire buying Twitter.  Later they answer some listener questions about issues at work.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and guest co-host Tze Chun record an episode from New Orleans! They discuss what's new with Tze and answer some listener questions about haircuts and racist coworkers.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny and Andrew discuss the Brooklyn subway shooting and the importance of supporting local aid groups.  Later, they answer some listener questions about in-laws and the word woke. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny and Andrew discuss the Star Trek: Mission Chicago convention and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to the Supreme Court. Later, they answer some listener questions about making friends and more bumper stickers! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny and Andrew discuss the reaction to the Oscars, Arab American Heritage Month, and Amazon workers voting to unionize.  They also answer some listener questions about racism in video games and a dad's weird response to what music he likes.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disclaimer: We recorded this before the Oscars fiasco! Andrew and Tawny discuss the disrespectful questioning Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson received and a recent article about some podcast news.  Later, they answer some listener questions about fish snacks and celebrating Juneteenth. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny and Andrew discuss a bad New York Times Op-Ed piece and a TV show possibly causing an encampment sweep in LA while filming a protest of sweeps.  Later, they answer some listener questions about dunking on Maryland and being a token friend.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny and Andrew talk to former producer/current writer Cody Ziglar about his new Marvel comic book Spider-Punk, which comes out April 6th!Later, they answer some listener questions about BC vs BCE and calling the cops on a racist.    Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny and Andrew discuss the media's response to Ukraine and a WNBA player being detained in Russia for weeks.  Later they answer some listener questions about GIFs and racist preachers.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.comCheck out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny, Andrew, and guest Naomi Ekperigin discuss Naomi's amazing stand-up special that everyone should check out on Netflix (Season 3, Episode 2 of The Stand-Ups).  Later, they answer some listener questions about someone's wild adjustments to children's books and a racist roadtrip. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.comCheck out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew, Kevin, and Matt Apodaca discuss centaurs, Trump's new social media app, and some gamers co-opting Nazi language.   Later they answer some listener questions about playing Duck, Duck, Goose and laughing at racism.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.comCheck out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew, Tawny, and Kevin check in on the Wild Shirt Crew and discuss Andrew Yang's response to the Spotify controversy.   Later they answer listener questions about impressions and a company celebrating Lunar New Year.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.comCheck out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny, Andrew, and Kevin discuss updates in recent podcast news and more "apologies." They also talk to author-producer-editor extraordinaire Kendra James about her new book Admissions!  Later, they answer listener questions about favela tours and stories where people unnecessarily mention race.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.comCheck out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny, Andrew, and Kevin discuss a wild recent viral video and reactions to Spotify's COVID controversy in the podcast world.  Later, they answer some listener questions about a teacher calling young Black students "boys" and a different teacher's bad joke. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.comCheck out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew discuss the death of Lauren Smith-Fields and people getting upset by the updated green M&M.  Later, they answer listener questions about your race not being an option on a document and being nervous your neighbors think you called the cops.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.comCheck out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew, Tawny, and Kevin discuss Martin Luther King Jr. Day, hypocritical politicians quoting him this week, and voter suppression.  Later they answer some listener questions about supporting a Black-owned bank and learning a language for your partner.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.comCheck out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny, Andrew, and Kevin discuss the death of a few prolific figures, the verdict of the Ahmaud Arbery trial, and why local elections are so important.  Later they answer some listener voicemails about calling the U.S. just America and confronting a parent about a picture of them in blackface as a child.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.comCheck out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew, Tawny, and Kevin discuss the New Year's pierogi drop, how all chicken nuggets are Minions but not vice versa, and some racist feedback a news anchor received regarding New Year's Day foods.  Later, they answer some listener questions about a well-meaning sister-in-law and doing impressions of anime characters.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.comCheck out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're un-paywalling one of our favorite Sub-Optimal episodes from this year -- our trip to Disneyland! Tawny brings her nephew Richie and friend Sid for their first time here. We discuss goals for the trip, ride the rides, and corn-dog the corn dogs. Happy New Year everyone! We'll be back with the normal show next week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny, Andrew, and Kevin play all your holiday-themed voicemails! They listen to calls about what to expect from your white partner when their family says something racist, co-workers not knowing how to ask a question, and wishing people Happy Hanukkah. Merry Dismas, everyone! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.comCheck out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch and see us live at SF Sketchfest Jan. 22nd! Tickets available here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny, Andrew, and Kevin record a special all-voicemails episode! They discuss their recent hang out and answer questions about problematic in-laws and heated debates at friendsgiving. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.comCheck out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch and see us live at SF Sketchfest Jan. 22nd! Tickets available here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny, guest co-host Matt Apodaca and guest Shantira Jackson discuss DJ Khaled's scooter and a Black couple erasing themselves from their home and seeing its appraisal increase $500,000. They also discuss white actors playing Black characters in sensitivity VR training and end the episode with some voicemails!  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.comCheck out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch and see us live at SF Sketchfest Jan. 22nd! Tickets available here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny and Andrew discuss the verdict of the Ahmaud Arbery trial, the response to the Omicron variant, and Ed Helms handing his Twitter over to Native writers.Later, they answer voicemails about eating pet ducks and if something is "racist or just insensitive." Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.comCheck out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch and see us live at SF Sketchfest Jan. 22nd! Tickets available here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny and Andrew discuss the verdict of a recent trial. Later, they talk to Chris Witaske and Mike Kosinski about their Netflix show Chicago Party Aunt 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.comAnd check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny, Andrew, and Kevin discuss an extremely biased trial. They also talk about Andrew's journey harvesting crops and answer listener questions about pet names and hiring by recommendations.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.comAnd check out our new merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Andrew talks with Eric Eddings and Brittany Luse about the reboot of their podcast For Colored Nerds, homemade spicy salad dressing, and the movie The French Dispatch.  Later, they answer listener questions about Asian Lives Matter and deplatforming on Facebook. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.comAnd check out our new merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew, Kevin, and guest co-host Traci Thomas discuss reading in bars, Atlanta baseball fans doing the Tomahawk chop, and the response to a comedian's recent special.  Later, they answer listener questions about facepaint and abbreviating social security.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew, Zig, and Kevin discuss the new Dune movie, some needed updates from the original, and Zig's new comics! Later, they answer listener questions about background checks and straw hats.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny, Andrew, and Kevin discuss an update on the IATSE union strike, an Atlanta baseball team, and spooky season before sparks (literally) fly!  Later they answer some listener questions about calling the cops and making friends in a new city.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew, Tawny, and Kevin discuss the big response to Andrew's new shirt and a problematic new stand-up special. Later, they answer questions about mistaken blackface and travelling.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny and Andrew welcome back friend of the show Joey Clift! They discuss Garfield shirts and the almost unanimous vote by IATSE members in TV and film to authorize the first nationwide industry strike in its 128-year history. We also talk about Joey's new short video for Comedy Central called "How to Cope with Your Team Changing Its Native American Mascot." Check it out!The episode wraps up with listener questions about other countries' depiction of diversity in children's books and the mohawk hairstyle.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny, Andrew, and Kevin catch up with former YITR producer/current friend Matt Apodaca! They talk about scary witches, the Super Mario Bros. movie casting, and performing live. Later, they answer listener questions about a coworker doing bits and being someone's fetish.   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.

Tawny and Andrew discuss the major lack of diverse winners at the Emmys, despite a large number of people of color attending and performing at the show. They also have a conversation about appropriation.  Later, they answer listener questions about podcast editing and confronting a roommate.  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.

Tawny, Andrew, and Kevin talk about Tawny's recent trip to Chicago, a troubling new reality show, and Shang-Chi getting a Box Office record.  Later, they answer listener questions about a geisha costume and when a TV director takes a joke seriously.   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.

Tawny and guest co-host Traci Thomas discuss the indie podcaster life, the racist undertones of voter suppression, and how not to respond to the recent Roe v. Wade news in Texas. They also talk about the death of iconic actor Michael K. Williams.  Later, Tawny and Traci answer some listener questions about a racist bumper sticker and using the wrong skin tone for your emoji.  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.

(This was recorded before the Roe V. Wade news in Texas.) Andrew and Tawny discuss their trip to Disneyland, Nia DaCosta becoming the first Black female director with a No. 1 movie at the box office, and the Muir Woods park staff adding Post-it notes with historical corrections for racism and misogyny.  Later, they answer listener questions about wearing a Black Lives Matter face mask and saying you're not attracted to certain races.   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.

Enjoy a few clips of all the great shows over at suboptimalpods.com! If you're not familiar, Sub-Optimal Pods is the optimal place to subscribe to Tawny and Andrew’s premium podcasts. Like our racism antidote show, ‘Yo, Can We Live?’ where we chat and celebrate cool things POC are doing right now and try hard not to talk about racism (doesn’t always go great).  There’s also the Sub-Optimal Bundle: a grab bag of wild content where we let loose and try out all sorts of limited series pods, movie watchalongs and more! If you like what you hear and want to help keep Yo, Is This Racist? an independent podcast, check out suboptimalpods.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny's back! She catches up with Andrew and Kevin and shares stories about her recent fun trip. They also discuss white men getting shows greenlit about cancel culture and continued police misconduct in Portland and L.A. Later, they answer listener questions about an all white workplace and a teacher's bulletin board celebrating Black artists being taken down. 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.

Andrew and Kevin are once again joined by former YITR producer/current friend Matt Apodaca! They discuss making a cookbook, why Californians should vote no on the governor recall this upcoming election, and Uber getting called out for upcharging Black people. Later, they listen to voicemails about ducklings and problematic music/movies from your childhood.  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.

On a voicemail-centric episode, Tawny and Andrew answer listener questions about being racist if you live in Wisconsin, managing a racist employee, and being in an all-white diversity and inclusion group at work. They also discuss hedgehogs. 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.

Andrew and Tawny discuss the response to Simone Biles’s mental health break during the Olympics and a musician’s half-hearted apology after homophobic comments.  Later, they answer listener questions naming a trail and pulling off a look.  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.

We're releasing the first episode of one our favorite shows over at suboptimalpods.com! DEAR DAIRY is Punam Patel and Tawny Newsome sharing their personal journal entries from their very uncomfortable, very brown, teen and childhood years. They drag each other's punctuation, discuss youthful crushes, and send virtual hugs to their bruised younger selves. Cathartic and silly, a warm but cringey listen for anyone who was an outsider.Hear more episodes of DEAR DAIRY in the Sub-Optimal Bundle at suboptimalpods.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny, Andrew, and Kevin record in person! They discuss LAPD and right wing violence at protests for transgender rights, shout out the many talented Black women nominated for Emmys, and Tawny spotting a wild shirt at work.    They also answer listener voicemails about mindfully advocating for a step brother to seek therapy and wearing a shirt with dragons on it.  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.

Tawny, Andrew, and Kevin discuss why taking time off benefits the big picture and Laci Mosley's L.A. Times interview about what Hollywood should learn from the racist backlash she received for being in iCarly. They also talk about a director's continued racist comments and listen to voicemails about fat phobic remarks and the neighborhood watch.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's new podcasts at suboptimalpods.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny, Andrew, and Kevin talk to Matt Apodaca about America's birthday, San Diego high schoolers throwing tortillas at a Latino basketball team, and Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension from the Olympics after testing positive for marijuana.  Later, they answer listener questions about Black people being race-related questions in a job interview and a co-worker adding "We All Matter" in an email.  If you'd like to check out more of our bonus content, go to suboptimalpods.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny and Andrew discuss conservatives trying to prevent critical race theory in schools, mass graves of Native children found in Canada, and the importance of fluency in these conversations.  They finish up the episode with some listener voicemails about a school's civil war-themed dance and being questioned if you're the mother of your daughter.  If you'd like to check out more of our bonus content, go to suboptimalpods.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we're releasing an episode of our bonus show Yo, Can We Live! Guest Traci Thomas asks Andrew about his reading preferences and recommends so many amazing books to help diversify his mostly white male bookshelf.  If you'd like to check out more of our bonus content, go to suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny and Andrew catch up with friend of the show Sarah Hagi. They discuss COVID-19 protocols in Canada, the murder of a Muslim family in Ontario, and being asked to write about Muslim hate crimes. They also answer listen questions about having second thoughts supporting musicians and non-white Trump supporters.  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.

Tawny, Andrew, and Kevin discuss learning a new language, Katt Williams's response to cancel culture, and Naomi Osaka withdrawing from the French Open.   They also answer listener questions about dealing with a pro-cop co-worker and white women saying queen on TikTok (Kahlil Greene videos referenced later in the discussion). 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.

Andrew and Tawny discuss the re-opening of Echo Park Lake, LAPD's continued displacement of Los Angeles's unhoused community, and alternative resources to calling the cops like DontCallThePolice.com. They also answer listener questions about Chinese privilege and white people taking online classes at an HBCU.  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.

Tawny and Andrew talk to podcaster Traci Thomas about her amazing book club show The Stacks. They also discuss when performative support misses the point and listen to voicemails about asking where someone is from and a co-worker talking about white opportunities.  Listen to a great episode with Traci on Yo, Can We Live? this Friday as she recommends several books to help diversify Andrew's bookshelf!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Clown Prince Matt Apodaca returns to fill in for Andrew on today's episode! Tawny, Andrew, and Kevin catch up and talk about Candadian guacamole and baby Tecate.  Later, Tawny shares resources like Dear Asian Youth and Decolonize Palestine that provide helpful information about how to support Palestine and correct terminology to use. They also discuss the racist backlash and abuse friend of the show Laci Mosley received after the announcement of her joining the cast of Nickelodeon's reboot of the show iCarly.  They finish the episode by listening to voicemails about problematic choir members and friends who send hate crime videos.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's new podcasts at suboptimalpods.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.