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.com Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Hex Worked (with Kendra James)

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.com Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We Love The Tattletale Episodes

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.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

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.com Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Made a Zoom Dance

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.com Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Livin on the Loose Land

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.com Check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Your Court-Appointed Podcast

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.

Sub-Optimal Presents: Tawny and Andrew go to Disneyland

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.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.

Merry Dissmas 2021

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.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.

Andrew Tease

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.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)

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.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.

On a Scale of Milk to Inhalers

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.com And check out our merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sign Me Up for Google (with Chris Witaske and Mike Kosinski)

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.com And check out our new merch at suboptimalpods.com/merch! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's a Holidays

 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.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)

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.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stay Educated, Fools (with Traci Thomas)

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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