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Yo, Is This Racist?

Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsomewww.earwolf.com
Yo, Is This Racist?, hosted by Andrew Ti, creator of the popular blog of the same name, is now a weekly podcast! Every Wednesday, Ti, co-host Tawny Newsome, and their guests answer questions from fan-submitted voicemails and emails about whether or not something is, in fact, racist.
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Episodes

Stay Informed

Tawny and Andrew discuss what's happening in Israel, not looking away, and answer a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 202339 minEp. 1152

Andrew Me Podcast Tawny Podcast

Tawny and Andrew discuss the SAG-AFTRA strike before answering a bunch of voicemails. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 202335 minEp. 1151

Joey Two-Blenders (with Joey Clift)

Tawny and Andrew chat with friend of the show Joey Clift (Spirit Rangers, Gone Native ) about the end of the WGA strike, tentative deal, and answer a listener question. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 04, 202344 minEp. 1150

Le Twist

Tawny and Andrew discuss summoning Computer before answering a bunch of listener questions! This episode was recorded before the tentative WGA deal. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 27, 202340 minEp. 1149

Step In or Step Out

Tawny and Andrew discuss the strike and talk show updates before answering a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 20, 202335 minEp. 1148

Sub-Optimal Presents: The PicketCast

Enjoy this un-paywalled episode of The PicketCast! Tawny and Andrew record live from the WGA + SAG-AFTRA strike! They chat with a few friends on the picket line, discuss must-haves while picketing, and review some sign-holding techniques. Hear the latest episode available at suboptimalpods.com ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 13, 202325 minEp. 1147

No One's Confused Why You'd Hate It

Tawny and Andrew discuss headphones and Burning Man before answering some listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 06, 202342 minEp. 1147

Hunker in a Bunker

Tawny and Andrew discuss recording during a hurricane and an earthquake. Later they answer a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 202338 minEp. 1146

Weather or Not

Tawny and Andrew discuss Hurricane Hilary and answer a few listener questions! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 23, 202347 minEp. 1145

Decked, Dunked, or in the Drink

Tawny, Andrew, and enemy of the show Cody Ziglar break down the Montgomery Boat Brawl. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 202335 minEp. 1144

Smash or Pass: The Alphabet

Tawny and Andrew discuss X (fka Twitter), the government's soft launch of aliens, and answer a bunch of listener questions! Disclaimer: This was recorded before the Montgomery boat brawl. We'll discuss that and more next week. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 09, 202344 minEp. 1143

Untuck Your Shirt, We're Still on Strike (with Carlos Cisco)

Tawny and Andrew chat with writer and WGA strike captain Carlos Cisco! They discuss his experience as a strike captain, the actors joining the writers on the picket line, and keeping morale up for nearly 100 days in the LA heat. If you'd like to help those affected by the work stoppage, donate to the Entertainment Community Fund . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 02, 202352 minEp. 1142

WTF is a Reasonable Question

Andrew and Tawny answer all your voicemails this episode! They cover bad college brochures, Q&As, and more! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 202329 minEp. 1141

Double Strike Oreo

Tawny and Andrew discuss the Screen Actors Guild joining the Writers Guild of America on strike -- something that hasn't happened since 1960. If you'd like to help those affected by the work stoppage, donate to the Entertainment Community Fund . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 202348 minEp. 1140

A Lot of Picketing

Tawny and Andrew discuss the strike before answering a top-tier voicemail. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 202330 minEp. 1139

Get Outside Your Comfort Zone

Tawny and Andrew discuss the Supreme Court's horrible ruling on affirmative action. Later they talk about the Writers Guild of America strike and answer a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 05, 202333 minEp. 1138

Buffalo Wild Wings What?

Andrew and Tawny discuss a few excellencies, someone's take on "real holidays," and answer a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 21, 202341 minEp. 1137

Snakes Can't Get Radicalized Online

Andrew and Tawny discuss a violent attack against LGBTQ+ rights, WGA strikes updates, and a tour guide in Portugal. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 14, 202347 minEp. 1136

Tales of Deboarding a Plane

Tawny and Andrew discuss plane etiquette, Tawny's episode of Star Trek: Strange New World, and answer a listener question. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 07, 202348 minEp. 1135

The Spring Break Soldier

Andrew and Kevin talk to friend of the show Matt Apodaca about the WGA strike. Later, they answer a listener question then share excellencies of Fast X and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 20231 hrEp. 1134

Sub-Optimal Presents: Big Trouble in Little China (with Jessica Gao)

Enjoy this un-paywalled Sub-Optimal episode about Big Trouble in Little China (with Jessica Gao)! Tawny and Andrew answer Enemy of the Show Jessica Gao's question: is Big Trouble in Little China racist? They discuss the pros and cons of this 1986 John Carpenter movie before Judge Tawny makes her verdict! If you'd like to check out more of our bonus shows, head over to suboptimalpods .com to subscribe! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 24, 202333 min

The Carbondale Shuffle

Andrew and Tawny discuss the Writers Guild of America strike, some listener questions, and an excellency of Brittani Nichols's RoomFits Instagram account of the writers on strike. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 17, 202342 minEp. 1133

Tubbin'

Andrew and Tawny discuss the Writers Guild of America strike, a new Rest in Piss, and someone trying to end modern divorce laws. Later, they answer some listener questions and share an excellency of Andrew as a panelist this Thursday talking about the book Interior Chinatown. Find out more info here ! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 10, 202337 minEp. 1132

Were They Going to Steal...Running?

Tawny and Andrew discuss the Writers Guild of America strike and cops at the Boston marathon. Later, they answer some listener questions and share an excellency of the Echo Park Lake fence finally being removed. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 04, 202345 minEp. 1131

Sub-Optimal Presents: Dale Dudes

Enjoy this un-paywalled episode of Andrew and Matt Apodaca's Sub-Optimal show Dale Dudes! Each episode, the boys watch one segment of the show Chip 'n Dale: Park Life, which is available to stream on Disney Plus. If you'd like to check out more of our bonus shows, head over to suboptimalpods .com to subscribe! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 202325 minEp. 1130

Landrew: Little Digital Lawyers

Tawny and Andrew discuss their new AI lawyers show and First Lady Jill Biden inviting both NCAA women's basketball teams to the White House. Later, they answer some listener questions and share an excellency of the play Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 19, 202350 minEp. 1130

New Tooth Drop

Tawny and Andrew discuss sour cream hecklers and another listener-submitted HR diversity training fail. Later, they answer some listener questions about civil reenactments and accents. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 12, 202334 minEp. 1129

Do Brits Call White People Crisps?

Tawny and Andrew discuss some Star Trek news, the cops suing Afroman for a music video, and republicans saying the Nashville school shooting is about "woke-ism." Later, they answer some listener questions about calling white people cracker and Ramadan etiquette. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . Fill out our listener survey we discuss on the pod HERE ! It helps a lot - thank you! See omnystudio.com/lis...

Apr 05, 202342 minEp. 1128

You Want to Be An Ally? All-I Need to Be is Left Alone

Andrew and Tawny discuss Twitter, a lawmaker vowing to block bills until trans rights are safe, and some publications being better with their coverage. Later they answer some listener calls about a bystander making a situation worse and being asked to describe someone. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com . Fill out our listener survey we discuss on the pod HERE ! It helps a lot - thank you! See omnystudio....

Mar 29, 202348 minEp. 1127
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