Yo, Is This Racist?

Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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.

  • 35 minutes 46 seconds
    Sub-Optimal Presents: Starter Trek (The Original Series)

    Enjoy this snippet of Tawny, Andrew and Kevin’s new show Starter Trek where they watch the pilot episode of all the Star Trek series!

    To hear the full episode and the crew discuss the other series, join Sub-Optimal Bundle tier at suboptimalpods.com!

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    5 November 2025, 8:00 am
  • 37 minutes 1 second
    Given My Vibe

    Andrew, Tawny and Kevin discuss the Ezra Klein and Ta-Nehisi Coates interview, a video essay in response and One Battle After Another.

    Check out the crew discussing the Star Trek pilots on the Sub-Optimal Bundle at suboptimalpods.com.

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    22 October 2025, 7:00 am
  • 30 minutes 48 seconds
    So Good It Makes You Feel So Bad

    Andrew, Tawny and Kevin discuss stand-ups performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, their new series Starter Trek and some listener voicemails!

    Check out the crew discussing the Star Trek pilots on the Sub-Optimal Bundle at suboptimalpods.com.

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    8 October 2025, 7:00 am
  • 37 minutes 19 seconds
    A Hot Dog-Shaped Enterprise

    Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss crazy times in Hollywood, some listener questions and Cali recs!

    Also we’re doing a sampler platter of Star Trek by discussing 5 pilot episodes on the Bundle Tier at suboptimalpods.com. First one drops Monday! Check it out.

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    24 September 2025, 7:00 am
  • 30 minutes 8 seconds
    We've Got a Different Problem, Sir

    Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss Pixar movies, a video essay on Black villains and some listener questions!

     

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    10 September 2025, 7:50 am
  • 37 minutes 11 seconds
    The Leonardo DiCaprio of Monster Trucks

    Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss hosting a sad white potluck, Highest 2 Lowest and the Cracker Barrel logo redesign.

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    27 August 2025, 7:00 am
  • 42 minutes
    The Prince of Trains

    Tawny. Andrew and Kevin discuss Kevin going Dad Mode, Sydney Sweeney‘s American Eagle ad and listen to some listener questions!

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    13 August 2025, 7:00 am
  • 35 minutes 59 seconds
    Goobers with Cody Ziglar

    Andrew and Cody Ziglar discuss Comic-Con, his new graphic novel Goobers and modern superheroes.

    Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com.

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    30 July 2025, 9:51 am
  • 38 minutes 11 seconds
    Does it Burger?

    Tawny and Andrew discuss turmeric, 28 Years Later and some listener updates!

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    2 July 2025, 7:00 am
  • 45 minutes 58 seconds
    I Contain 1.5 Multitudes with Jessica Gao

    Andrew, Kevin and Jessica Gao discuss the ICE raids and protests in LA.

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    19 June 2025, 9:16 am
  • 34 minutes 28 seconds
    Spin-Off Group Chats with Cody Ziglar

    Andrew and Cody Ziglar discuss fun dumb internet purchases and a stand-up losing touch.

    Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com.

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    19 June 2025, 9:06 am
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