Yo, Is This Racist?
533 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 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
Live from Somerville, MA (with guest Tze Chun)
July 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBAndrew, 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.
Rude or White (with Phil Yu)
July 13, 2022 05:55 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBTawny 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.
Sister, Sister Your Way Into a Work-Life Balance
July 06, 2022 05:57 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBAs 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.
Abortion Access (with Rachael Lorenzo and Lux Alptraum)
June 29, 2022 05:23 - 1 hour - 71 MBTawny 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 Rach...
We're Tired
June 22, 2022 04:51 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBTawny 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.
How Much Did You Like It? (with Traci Thomas)
June 15, 2022 05:51 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBAndrew 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.
Amelia Bedeal With It (with Hari Kondabolu)
June 08, 2022 05:56 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBAndrew 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.
Professor Whom
June 01, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBAndrew 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.
Barely Meeting Our Low Expectations
May 25, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB(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 inf...
Exhausted and Energized (with Imani Gandy)
May 18, 2022 04:37 - 39 minutes - 36 MBTawny 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.
Voting is Just the Start
May 11, 2022 04:44 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBAndrew 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.
Get You a Meal That Requires Your Serums
May 04, 2022 05:48 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB(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.
New Orleans with Tze Chun
April 27, 2022 06:02 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBAndrew 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.
We're Hamdoggin' It
April 20, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBTawny 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.
Oboe Bluegrass
April 13, 2022 09:17 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBTawny 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.
The Opposite of Closing Time Rule
April 06, 2022 08:44 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBTawny 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.
Less Deluxe Than a Dentist Chair
March 30, 2022 04:33 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBDisclaimer: 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 omnys...
As a Puppeteer in a Desert Art Party Once Said
March 23, 2022 04:20 - 41 minutes - 38 MBTawny 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.
Daylight Saving Crime (with Cody Ziglar)
March 16, 2022 06:02 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBTawny 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.
Wrong Island Iced Tea
March 09, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBTawny 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.com Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For Earth, I Was Pretty Buttoned Up (with Naomi Ekperigin)
March 02, 2022 06:48 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBTawny, 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.com Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch. See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Centaur with a Cowboy Hat (with Matt Apodaca)
February 23, 2022 07:14 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBAndrew, 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.com Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Municipal Roasts
February 16, 2022 05:18 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBAndrew, 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.com Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Hex Worked (with Kendra James)
February 09, 2022 07:21 - 1 hour - 59 MBTawny, 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.com Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch. See omnystudio.com...
We Love The Tattletale Episodes
February 02, 2022 07:02 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBTawny, 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.com Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Green M&M's Working Women's Pump
January 26, 2022 05:58 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThe 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.com Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew Made a Zoom Dance
January 19, 2022 06:03 - 49 minutes - 45 MBAndrew, 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.com Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Livin on the Loose Land
January 12, 2022 05:54 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBTawny, 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.com Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch. See omnys...
Welcome to Your Court-Appointed Podcast
January 05, 2022 06:35 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBAndrew, 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.com Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/mer...
Sub-Optimal Presents: Tawny and Andrew go to Disneyland
December 29, 2021 06:51 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBWe'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.
Merry Dissmas 2021
December 22, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBTawny, 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.com Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch and see us live at SF Sketchfest Jan. 22...
Andrew Tease
December 15, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBTawny, 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.com Check 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.
Gang Gang Britain (with Shantira Jackson and Matt Apodaca)
December 08, 2021 05:20 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBTawny, 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.com Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch and se...
On a Scale of Milk to Inhalers
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBTawny 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.com Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch and see us live at SF Sketchfest Jan. 22nd! Tickets avail...
Sign Me Up for Google (with Chris Witaske and Mike Kosinski)
November 24, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBTawny 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.com And check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
That's a Holidays
November 17, 2021 06:25 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBTawny, 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.com And check out our new merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Considerately Spicy (with Eric Eddings and Brittany Luse)
November 10, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBAndrew 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.com And check out our new merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Stay Educated, Fools (with Traci Thomas)
November 03, 2021 03:28 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBAndrew, 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.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zig Saves the Day
October 27, 2021 07:45 - 39 minutes - 36 MBAndrew, 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.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yo, Is This Particularly Racist?
October 20, 2021 07:53 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBTawny, 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.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are There Podcasts in The Matrix?
October 13, 2021 05:09 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBAndrew, 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.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Puffy Wigs: The Original Sin (with Joey Clift)
October 06, 2021 08:04 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBTawny 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 m...
Good Cop, Bad Cop, Actual Cop (with Matt Apodaca)
September 29, 2021 05:04 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBTawny, 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.
Here We Are, Your Favorite Weasels
September 22, 2021 05:40 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBTawny 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.
There's No More Firsts On This Show
September 15, 2021 04:37 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBTawny, 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.
The Beyoncé of Books (with Traci Thomas)
September 08, 2021 06:34 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBTawny 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 subopti...
Not Being Weird Here
September 01, 2021 07:23 - 40 minutes - 37 MB(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...
Sub-Optimal Pods Trailer
August 26, 2021 07:35 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBEnjoy 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, mo...
I'm Rested and I Don't Give a Damn!
August 25, 2021 06:39 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBTawny'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! S...
The Yo, Is This Racist? Cookbook (with Matt Apodaca)
August 18, 2021 05:39 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBAndrew 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! Se...