Yo, Is This Racist?
524 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★ - 2.4K ratingsYo, 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.
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Episodes
What Has this Podcast Turned Into? with Ify Nwadiwe
April 17, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBAndrew 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.
Came in with a Cattitude
April 10, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBTawny, 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.
Church Except You Can Swear with Jane Marie
April 05, 2024 23:05 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBAndrew 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.
French or Gambit? (with Cody Ziglar)
March 27, 2024 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBAndrew 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.
John Wick on the Bass (with Matt Apodaca)
March 20, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBAndrew, 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.
March of the Alleged Penguins
March 13, 2024 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBTawny 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.
Mark Twain? More Like Mark Together
March 06, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBThe 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.
Naming a Restaurant Steve's Burgers (with Jessica Gao)
February 28, 2024 08:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBAndrew 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.
Go Ahead, Ask My Mom
February 21, 2024 09:16 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBTawny 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.
The Super Bowl for People Who Met Recently
February 14, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBTawny 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.
Model Majority (Live from SF Sketchfest with Sasheer Zamata and Alex Kliner)
February 07, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBTawny 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.
Dramahound Stays Eating
January 31, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBTawny 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.
A Significant Alarm Clock
January 24, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBTawny 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.
Tina Fondue: Tech Investor
January 17, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBTawny 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.
Racists Love Letters (Kevin Don't Title The Episode That)
January 10, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBTawny 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.
Yo, Can We Live: The English are Coming or Whatever
January 03, 2024 07:09 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBEnjoy 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.
Sorry Man, Earth is Tough
December 27, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBTawny 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.
The Jolly Curmudgeon
December 20, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBTawny 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.
This Episode Is Not Titled "The White Burden"
December 13, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBTawny 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.
Andrew Being Andrew: A Prank Show
December 06, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBTawny 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.
From Beyoncé's Blood to Biracial Baddies (with Traci Thomas)
November 29, 2023 16:53 - 41 minutes - 38 MBAndrew 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.
Feeling Seen (For Better and for Worse) with Paris Zarcilla
November 22, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBTawny 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.
Demystify the Discourse (with Lux Alptraum)
November 15, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBTawny, Andrew, and writer Lux Alptraum discuss the discourse surrounding Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legendary Skateboarder Joe Louis
November 08, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBAndrew 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.
Vet Your Sources
November 01, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBTawny 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.
We Live in a Place, We're Used to Sounds
October 25, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBTawny 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.
Stay Informed
October 18, 2023 06:15 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBTawny 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.
Andrew Me Podcast Tawny Podcast
October 11, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBTawny 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.
Joey Two-Blenders (with Joey Clift)
October 04, 2023 08:13 - 43 minutes - 40 MBTawny 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.
Le Twist
September 27, 2023 07:21 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBTawny 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.
Step In or Step Out
September 20, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBTawny 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.
Sub-Optimal Presents: The PicketCast
September 13, 2023 07:18 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBEnjoy 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.
No One's Confused Why You'd Hate It
September 06, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBTawny 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.
Hunker in a Bunker
August 30, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBTawny 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.
Weather or Not
August 23, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBTawny 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.
Decked, Dunked, or in the Drink
August 16, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBTawny, 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.
Smash or Pass: The Alphabet
August 09, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBTawny 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.
Untuck Your Shirt, We're Still on Strike (with Carlos Cisco)
August 02, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBTawny 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.
WTF is a Reasonable Question
July 26, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBAndrew 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.
Double Strike Oreo
July 19, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBTawny 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.
A Lot of Picketing
July 12, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBTawny 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.
Get Outside Your Comfort Zone
July 05, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBTawny 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.
Sub-Optimal Preview: Big Trouble in Little China Watch-Along (with Dave Callaham and Jessica Gao)
June 28, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBEnjoy 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.
Buffalo Wild Wings What?
June 21, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBAndrew 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.
Snakes Can't Get Radicalized Online
June 14, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBAndrew 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.
Tales of Deboarding a Plane
June 07, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBTawny 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.
The Spring Break Soldier
May 31, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBAndrew 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.
Sub-Optimal Presents: Big Trouble in Little China (with Jessica Gao)
May 24, 2023 05:34 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBEnjoy 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.
The Carbondale Shuffle
May 17, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBAndrew 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.
Tubbin'
May 10, 2023 04:02 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBAndrew 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.