Yo, Is This Racist?
Episodes
Ben Folds 3 (The Yo, Is This Racist? Finale)
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew are joined by Matt Apodaca and Cody Ziglar for the final episode of Yo, Is This Racist! They discuss Maroon 6, what the show has mean...
Starter Trek - Best of Quark: DS9 S2E7 - Rules of Acquisition
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this un-paywalled episode of Starter Trek in our Best of Quark mini-series. This one covers Deep Space Nine season 8 episode 7 - “Rules of...
No Episode This Week!
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey gang! Apologies but there's no episode this week. We have a big announcement next week though so stay tuned for that!See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Too Much for Waffles (with Cody Ziglar)
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Cody Ziglar discuss the perfect pancake recipe, The Drama and a listener question. Check out the crew's bonus shows at suboptimalpod...
Clown for Hire, But Mostly Free (With Punam Patel)
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Punam Patel discuss young MAGA Indians, dogs in America and a listener follow up. Check out the crew's bonus shows at suboptimalpods...
This Episode is Chinatown (with Jessica Gao)
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and beloved guest Jessica Gao discuss gambling and diversity in media. Check out the crew's bonus shows at suboptimalpods.com.See omnyst...
Protect Your Neighbors
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew discusses the importance of protecting your neighbors during this fascist state and answers a listener question. Check out the crew's bon...
The Out of Pocket Episode With Cody Ziglar
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Zig discuss Star Trek, the BAFTAs controversy and some listener questions. Check out the crew discussing the Star Trek pilots on the...
Bad Bunny's Halftime Show
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew discuss Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime performance. Check out the crew discussing the Star Trek pilots on the Sub-Optimal Bundle ...
Powerfully Stupid Cowards
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The crew discuss ICE murdering Alex Pretti, a listener question from a teacher in Minneapolis and the misinformation war during a violent time.See omn...
Throwin Paws
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew discuss the recent surge in the flu and some listener questions. Check out the crew discussing the Star Trek pilots on the Sub-Optima...
Here’s the Thing
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew, Tawny and Kevin discuss Malort cookies, delivery robots and some listener questions before the holidays! Check out the crew discussing the Sta...
Third Option is Whatever Man
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss Thanksgiving, Waymo and answer some listener questions. Check out the crew discussing the Star Trek pilots on t...
The Wrong People Are Buying My Dog Sweaters
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew discuss some listener questions! Check out the crew discussing the Star Trek pilots on the Sub-Optimal Bundle at suboptimalpods.com.S...
Sub-Optimal Presents: Starter Trek (The Original Series)
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Given My Vibe
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
So Good It Makes You Feel So Bad
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew, Tawny and Kevin discuss stand-ups performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, their new series Starter Trek and some listener voicemails! Check ...
A Hot Dog-Shaped Enterprise
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
We've Got a Different Problem, Sir
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss Pixar movies, a video essay on Black villains and some listener questions! Call or text with your que...
The Leonardo DiCaprio of Monster Trucks
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss hosting a sad white potluck, Highest 2 Lowest and the Cracker Barrel logo redesign. Call or text with your q...
The Prince of Trains
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny. Andrew and Kevin discuss Kevin going Dad Mode, Sydney Sweeney‘s American Eagle ad and listen to some listener questions! Call or text wit...
Goobers with Cody Ziglar
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Cody Ziglar discuss Comic-Con, his new graphic novel Goobers and modern superheroes. Call or text with your questions at 323-389-...
Does it Burger?
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew discuss turmeric, 28 Years Later and some listener updates! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the ...
I Contain 1.5 Multitudes with Jessica Gao
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew, Kevin and Jessica Gao discuss the ICE raids and protests in LA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spin-Off Group Chats with Cody Ziglar
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
I Was Asked to Be Here with Jessica Gao
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny, Andrew and podcast CEO Jessica Gao talk about Andrew’s $14 rule, Chicago Pope and answer a few listener questions! Call or text with ...
Pigeon in the Precinct
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew, Tawny and Kevin discuss new glasses, new colors and a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and w...
We’ve Got DNA Tests At Home!
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The crew discuss preparing for a big hike, implicit bias training and Love on the Spectrum. Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE...
All Hail The Bagel Monster
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss coffee, deleting social media apps and answer a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at ...
Craigslist Centrifuge
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew, Tawny and Kevin discuss 23andMe selling your DNA data and answer a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-3...
Fix Your Sprinklers, The Revolution is Coming
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew, Tawny and Kevin discuss zodiac signs, Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower and answer some listener questions! Call or text with y...
Gettin Some Chattanooga Choo Choo (with Punam Patel)
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew, Kevin and special guest co-host Punam Patel discuss cruises, competing in problem solving tournaments as kids and answer some listener questio...
You Can't Bruise a Rib From Hot Dogs
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The crew discuss their various illnesses, the NFL removing "end racism" from the end zone during the Super Bowl and answer some listener questions!&nb...
Get the Shovel (with Cody Ziglar)
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew, Zig and Kevin discuss the bizarre last few weeks, all of the recent horny but not sexy movies and a few listener questions. Call or text...
Just Call Your Aunt
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The crew discuss the wildfires in Los Angeles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hot Cross Buns on the Vape
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss hour 18 of the brisket, a holiday recap and answer a few listener questions! Call or text with your qu...
Daddio and Baby Queen
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss customer service, a gallon of English mess and answer some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323...
Mane Character Energy
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew discuss Thanksgiving, post-election discourse and a voicemail about AI being used for false advertising. See omnystudio.com/listener...
This Turned Into a Real Podcast (with Steve Hernandez)
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and comedian Steve Hernandez discuss people who defend their racism and talk about religious horror movies. Call or text with your questio...
Yo, Can We Live? #202: What a Week
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Kevin discuss the election results and what to focus on next (locally!). This is an un-paywalled episode of last week's Yo, Can We Live. ...
The Spaghetti of Activities
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew discuss Halloween hypotheticals, the election and answer some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE ...
Margaritathrill with Cody Ziglar
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew, Cody Ziglar and Kevin discuss Zig's new comic book Goobers, a recent Vegas trip and answer some listener questions! Call or text with your ...
Not All Boats
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Tawny discuss a boat funeral during the Trump armada, their new instant classic segment Movie News and answer a listener question!Call or t...
Don't Title The Episode That
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The crew discuss Tina Fondue's new assistant, Tawny's trip to Africa and answer a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-...
We're Not Nude Best Friends with Spencer Taylor
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and writer/stand-up Spencer Taylor discuss massages and answer a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and...
I'd Do Well with a Time Machine with Andrea Jin
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and comedian Andrea Jin discuss keeping secrets and answer listener questions. Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch t...
The Truffle Pig of Racism
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew discuss Trump questioning Kamala's Blackness, if there's a light dimmer on the bridge, and Tawny's new Star Trek live action show! ...
And She's Very Famous with Jessica Gao
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny, Kevin and former CEO-current manager of the show Jessica Gao discuss Kamala Harris running for President before getting into some listener ques...
Doo-Doo Esquire
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss country music recs and answer some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscri...
Karma's Revenge Body
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew discuss Baby Yellowstone, a wild listener text and a few voicemails! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe...
Yo-driver
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Tawny discuss the Peabody Awards, the new Star Wars show and answer a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389...
That's Why I'm Like This
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Tawny discuss questions about media literacy and the reaction to a broadcaster's social media post. Call or text with your questions at...
You Can't Allegedly Yourself
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss B6 and answer a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny an...
The Palm Springs of Canada (with Matt Apodaca)
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew, Kevin and Matt Apodaca discuss Gosling season, The Muppets and answer some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-...
Wake Me For Meals (with Jessica Gao and Sierra Katow)
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew chats with Jessica Gao and Sierra Katow talk about Sierra's new stand up special Funt and answer some listener questions! Call or text with ...
Fine I Guess (with Jessica Gao)
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew, Kevin and the show's former CEO/current manager Jessica Gao discuss media literacy, protests throughout college campuses and answer a few lis...
Make It Taste Good
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew are talkin tofu, nicknames and checking bags while traveling! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to T...
What Has this Podcast Turned Into? with Ify Nwadiwe
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and guest co-host Ify Nwadiwe discuss Boston Comic-Con, the importance of constantly checking yourself and answer a listener question! Call or ...
Came in with a Cattitude
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss Beyoncé new album Cowboy Carter before answering a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-...
Church Except You Can Swear with Jane Marie
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew chats with writer/podcaster Jane Marie (The Dream) about her new book Selling the Dream. They also talk about people saying the military is to...
French or Gambit? (with Cody Ziglar)
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and guest co-host Cody Ziglar discuss Zig's time at Toronto Comic-Con, getting tattoos before doing your research and answer some listener que...
John Wick on the Bass (with Matt Apodaca)
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew, Kevin and special guest Matt Apodaca talk music and street food outside of stadiums before getting into some listener questions! Call or text ...
March of the Alleged Penguins
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew discuss if birds are real. Also, if you're having any issues getting the latest Yo, Can We Live or Sub-Optimal episodes, try re-addin...
Mark Twain? More Like Mark Together
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The crew discuss the Star Trek cruise before answering a question about the election and others in the "how to not weird" category. Call OR TEXT wit...
Naming a Restaurant Steve's Burgers (with Jessica Gao)
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and enemy of the show/CEO Jessica Gao discuss an early Vegas trip together, the tofu hook-up, and answer a listener question. Leave a voicema...
Go Ahead, Ask My Mom
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew discuss Rachel Dolezal back in the news, reactions to Beyoncé's country song and answer some listener questions! Leave a voicemail ...
The Super Bowl for People Who Met Recently
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew discuss Valentine's Day before answering some listener questions! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subsc...
Model Majority (Live from SF Sketchfest with Sasheer Zamata and Alex Kliner)
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew chat with special guests Sasheer Zamata and Alex Kliner live from San Francisco Sketchfest! Leave a voicemail with your questions a...
Dramahound Stays Eating
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew answer listener questions about white people celebrating Lunar New Year, tattoo regrets, and a book party Q&A. Get tickets to ...
A Significant Alarm Clock
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew talk about the musicians' union ready to strike, Black women making Emmys history, and answer some listener questions! Get tickets to...
Tina Fondue: Tech Investor
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew answer listener questions about white people doing the Black power symbol, more wild HR stories, and Google being Google. Get ticke...
Racists Love Letters (Kevin Don't Title The Episode That)
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew discuss pay inequities and answer some listener questions! Get tickets to see Yo, Is This Racist live at San Francisco Sketchfest F...
Yo, Can We Live: The English are Coming or Whatever
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this un-paywalled episode of our bonus show Yo, Can We Live! Enemy of the show Jessica Gao has a lot of beef with this episode, and you can hear...
Sorry Man, Earth is Tough
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew reflect on 2023 before getting into some voicemails! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny...
The Jolly Curmudgeon
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew record in person! They discuss the holidays and answer a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-R...
This Episode Is Not Titled "The White Burden"
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew answer a bunch of listener questions! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bon...
Andrew Being Andrew: A Prank Show
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew discuss Kirkland's steak strips, blimp logistics, and answer a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 3...
From Beyoncé's Blood to Biracial Baddies (with Traci Thomas)
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and premiere guest Traci Thomas discuss reading recs, the temporary cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, and answer a listener question. See omnystud...
Feeling Seen (For Better and for Worse) with Paris Zarcilla
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew chat with writer-director Paris Zarcilla about his movie Raging Grace and answer a listener question!See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Demystify the Discourse (with Lux Alptraum)
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny, Andrew, and writer Lux Alptraum discuss the discourse surrounding Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legendary Skateboarder Joe Louis
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Enemy of the Show Cody Ziglar discuss their new podcast before answering some listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questio...
Vet Your Sources
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew discuss what's happening in Israel and answer a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE an...
We Live in a Place, We're Used to Sounds
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew answer listener questions about bad jokes, sirens, and conditional allyship. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RAC...
Stay Informed
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Andrew Me Podcast Tawny Podcast
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 su...
Joey Two-Blenders (with Joey Clift)
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Le Twist
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew discuss summoning Computer before answering a bunch of listener questions! This episode was recorded before the tentative WGA deal....
Step In or Step Out
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew discuss the strike and talk show updates before answering a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-...
Sub-Optimal Presents: The PicketCast
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
No One's Confused Why You'd Hate It
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew discuss headphones and Burning Man before answering some listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE ...
Hunker in a Bunker
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew discuss recording during a hurricane and an earthquake. Later they answer a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your que...
Weather or Not
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew discuss Hurricane Hilary and answer a few listener questions! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe t...
Decked, Dunked, or in the Drink
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 subsc...
Smash or Pass: The Alphabet
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew discuss X (fka Twitter), the government's soft launch of aliens, and answer a bunch of listener questions! Disclaimer: This was recor...
Untuck Your Shirt, We're Still on Strike (with Carlos Cisco)
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
WTF is a Reasonable Question
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Tawny answer all your voicemails this episode! They cover bad college brochures, Q&As, and more! Leave a voicemail with your question...
Double Strike Oreo
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A Lot of Picketing
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Get Outside Your Comfort Zone
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Andrew discuss the Supreme Court's horrible ruling on affirmative action. Later they talk about the Writers Guild of America strike and an...
Sub-Optimal Preview: Big Trouble in Little China Watch-Along (with Dave Callaham and Jessica Gao)
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this preview of a special Sub-Optimal episode! Tawny and Andrew watch Big Trouble in Little China with writer Dave Callaham (Shang-Chi, Spider-M...