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.

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Semi-Happy To Be Here (with Jessica Gao)

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.

Because My Friends in 1996 Were My Pets

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.

Not for Your Aunt in Ohio (with Ken Cheng)

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.

Live from Minneapolis, MN

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.

McHate Crime

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.

Live from Somerville, MA (with guest Tze Chun)

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.

Rude or White (with Phil Yu)

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.

Sister, Sister Your Way Into a Work-Life Balance

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.

Abortion Access (with Rachael Lorenzo and Lux Alptraum)

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.

We're Tired

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.

How Much Did You Like It? (with Traci Thomas)

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.

Amelia Bedeal With It (with Hari Kondabolu)

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.

Professor Whom

(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.

Barely Meeting Our Low Expectations

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.

Exhausted and Energized (with Imani Gandy)

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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