https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/j-podcasts-live--6628603enPerforming ArtsCopyright Josephhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e6f39a4104bb70203de27e4566403de3.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/j-podcasts-live--6628603Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:25:17 +0000JosephJosephjojocrazyspinks2013@gmail.comCheck out the brand new podcasts streaming live NOW!false97025fad-1c65-524d-b518-d10ddf55f86fepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tng-the-dauphin-fuzzy-little-guys-episodes--74625726
▶Call us at: 323-389-7223 ▶Check out the crew's bonus shows at http://suboptimalpods.com. ▶Subscribe to the audio podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts: https://omny.fm/shows/startertrek ▶See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ▶A Fine Alpinist Ranch Production - http://www.finealpinistranch.com ✔ SOCIAL MEDIA ✔ ▶Twitter - https://x.com/yoisthisracist ▶Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yoisthisracist/Suboptimal Premium Pods! : https://suboptimalpods.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>cf03515d-ecdf-48b1-9e00-b4a60026a41eMon, 24 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0000JosephThis week on Starter Trek, Wesley Crusher gets his first kiss, meets the girl of his dreams, and discovers her terrifying secret; she's basically a giant monster Furbies. We’re talking The Dauphin! ▶Call us at: 323-389-7223 ▶Check out the crew's...
▶Call us at: 323-389-7223 ▶Check out the crew's bonus shows at http://suboptimalpods.com. ▶Subscribe to the audio podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts: https://omny.fm/shows/startertrek ▶See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ▶A Fine Alpinist Ranch Production - http://www.finealpinistranch.com ✔ SOCIAL MEDIA ✔ ▶Twitter - https://x.com/yoisthisracist ▶Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yoisthisracist/Suboptimal Premium Pods! : https://suboptimalpods.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>5031falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tas-more-tribbles-more-trouble-fuzzy-little-guys-episode--74184892http://suboptimalpods.com. ▶Subscribe to the audio podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts: https://omny.fm/shows/startertrek ▶See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ▶A Fine Alpinist Ranch Production - http://www.finealpinistranch.com ✔ SOCIAL MEDIA ✔ ▶Twitter - https://x.com/yoisthisracist ▶Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yoisthisracist/Suboptimal Premium Pods! : https://suboptimalpods.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>15651cd7-e077-4722-bbd0-b49d013d9bc8Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0000JosephAndrew finally recognizes an episode and rediscovers that his childhood nostalgia survives as Star Trek brings back the Klingons, the grain, and far more tribbles than anyone requested for this animated sequel to the classic episode. ▶Call us at:...http://suboptimalpods.com. ▶Subscribe to the audio podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts: https://omny.fm/shows/startertrek ▶See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ▶A Fine Alpinist Ranch Production - http://www.finealpinistranch.com ✔ SOCIAL MEDIA ✔ ▶Twitter - https://x.com/yoisthisracist ▶Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yoisthisracist/Suboptimal Premium Pods! : https://suboptimalpods.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>3345falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tos-the-trouble-with-tribbles-fuzzy-little-guys-episodes--73745071http://suboptimalpods.com. ▶Subscribe to the audio podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts: https://omny.fm/shows/startertrek ▶See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ▶A Fine Alpinist Ranch Production - http://www.finealpinistranch.com ✔ SOCIAL MEDIA ✔ ▶Twitter - https://x.com/yoisthisracist ▶Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yoisthisracist/Suboptimal Premium Pods! : https://suboptimalpods.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1f3697c3-8b42-4ca7-b80e-b49d013ca4fcMon, 10 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0000JosephAndrew meets Star Trek’s most adorable ecological disaster as Kirk battles Klingons, poisoned grain, and an exponentially multiplying pile of purring potatoes. ▶Call us at: 323-389-7223 ▶Check out the crew's bonus shows at http://suboptimalpods.com....http://suboptimalpods.com. ▶Subscribe to the audio podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts: https://omny.fm/shows/startertrek ▶See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ▶A Fine Alpinist Ranch Production - http://www.finealpinistranch.com ✔ SOCIAL MEDIA ✔ ▶Twitter - https://x.com/yoisthisracist ▶Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yoisthisracist/Suboptimal Premium Pods! : https://suboptimalpods.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>4503falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ds9-house-of-quark-quarkstop-episodes--73372802https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fine-alpinist-ranch-supporter-seat-pre-reservation-tickets-1992084897554?aff=oddtdtcreator ▶Call us at: 323-389-7223 ▶Check out the crew's bonus shows at http://suboptimalpods.com. ▶Subscribe to the audio podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts: https://omny.fm/shows/startertrek ▶See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ▶A Fine Alpinist Ranch Production - http://www.finealpinistranch.com ✔ SOCIAL MEDIA ✔ ▶Twitter - https://x.com/yoisthisracist ▶Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yoisthisracist/Suboptimal Premium Pods! : https://suboptimalpods.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>da3b9007-61fe-4bf7-83ad-b49501658e21Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0000JosephIt's time for our latest Quarkstop episode, as we dive into HOUSE OF QUARK, where Quark gets caught up in some Klingon scheming while Jessie finds her true Ferengi self.  ▶Coming to Trek to Vegas? Join Tawny and the Syfy Sistas at their annual Patreon...https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fine-alpinist-ranch-supporter-seat-pre-reservation-tickets-1992084897554?aff=oddtdtcreator ▶Call us at: 323-389-7223 ▶Check out the crew's bonus shows at http://suboptimalpods.com. ▶Subscribe to the audio podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts: https://omny.fm/shows/startertrek ▶See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ▶A Fine Alpinist Ranch Production - http://www.finealpinistranch.com ✔ SOCIAL MEDIA ✔ ▶Twitter - https://x.com/yoisthisracist ▶Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yoisthisracist/Suboptimal Premium Pods! : https://suboptimalpods.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>5038falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ent-stigma-trek-was-always-political-episodes--73189106https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fine-alpinist-ranch-supporter-seat-pre-reservation-tickets-1992084897554?aff=oddtdtcreator ▶Call us at: 323-389-7223 ▶Check out the crew's bonus shows at http://suboptimalpods.com. ▶Subscribe to the audio podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts: https://omny.fm/shows/startertrek ▶See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ▶A Fine Alpinist Ranch Production - http://www.finealpinistranch.com ✔ SOCIAL MEDIA ✔ ▶Twitter - https://x.com/yoisthisracist ▶Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yoisthisracist/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>d28b2a3a-0b37-4ed7-8b31-b48f017b4775Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0000JosephAndrew dives into Star Trek: Enterprise's big HIV allegory episode "Stigma" as we also meet Dr. Phlox's wife and learn perhaps some... problematic things about polyamory and metaphors for minorities.  ▶Coming to Trek to Vegas? Join Tawny and the Syfy...https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fine-alpinist-ranch-supporter-seat-pre-reservation-tickets-1992084897554?aff=oddtdtcreator ▶Call us at: 323-389-7223 ▶Check out the crew's bonus shows at http://suboptimalpods.com. ▶Subscribe to the audio podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts: https://omny.fm/shows/startertrek ▶See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ▶A Fine Alpinist Ranch Production - http://www.finealpinistranch.com ✔ SOCIAL MEDIA ✔ ▶Twitter - https://x.com/yoisthisracist ▶Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yoisthisracist/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>4947falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voy-author-author-trek-was-always-political-episodes--73065110https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fine-alpinist-ranch-supporter-seat-pre-reservation-tickets-1992084897554?aff=oddtdtcreator ▶Call us at: 323-389-7223 ▶Check out the crew's bonus shows at http://suboptimalpods.com. ▶Subscribe to the audio podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts: https://omny.fm/shows/startertrek ▶See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ▶A Fine Alpinist Ranch Production - http://www.finealpinistranch.com ✔ SOCIAL MEDIA ✔ ▶Twitter - https://x.com/yoisthisracist ▶Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yoisthisracist/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>6efe8a7e-f2c9-4d8e-9937-b48a0122033aMon, 20 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0000JosephTawny shares some horrifying robots from the past as Andrew tries to understand Starfleet copyright law as the Doctor and Paris make competing holodeck diss tracks as we watch Star Trek: Voyager's Author Author. ▶Coming to Trek to Vegas? Join Tawny...https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fine-alpinist-ranch-supporter-seat-pre-reservation-tickets-1992084897554?aff=oddtdtcreator ▶Call us at: 323-389-7223 ▶Check out the crew's bonus shows at http://suboptimalpods.com. ▶Subscribe to the audio podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts: https://omny.fm/shows/startertrek ▶See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ▶A Fine Alpinist Ranch Production - http://www.finealpinistranch.com ✔ SOCIAL MEDIA ✔ ▶Twitter - https://x.com/yoisthisracist ▶Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yoisthisracist/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>5867falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ds9-far-beyond-the-stars-trek-was-always-political-episodes--72946443https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fine-alpinist-ranch-supporter-seat-pre-reservation-tickets-1992084897554?aff=oddtdtcreator ▶Call us at: 323-389-7223 ▶Check out the crew's bonus shows at http://suboptimalpods.com. ▶Subscribe to the audio podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts: https://omny.fm/shows/startertrek ▶See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ▶A Fine Alpinist Ranch Production - http://www.finealpinistranch.com ✔ SOCIAL MEDIA ✔ ▶Twitter - https://x.com/yoisthisracist ▶Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yoisthisracist/ ▶TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@suboptimalpods ✔ CREDITS ✔
▶Produced By Jessie Earl  ▶Edited by AJ McKeon ▶Original Music by Jay IsraelsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>f8f1b1a5-2186-47f5-aa94-b48400365f93Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0000JosephTawny shares her love of Gattaca while Andrew tries to understand the magical realism of this fantastic Trek episode without any context! ▶Sign up for the Syfy Sista's Dinner -...https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fine-alpinist-ranch-supporter-seat-pre-reservation-tickets-1992084897554?aff=oddtdtcreator ▶Call us at: 323-389-7223 ▶Check out the crew's bonus shows at http://suboptimalpods.com. ▶Subscribe to the audio podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts: https://omny.fm/shows/startertrek ▶See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ▶A Fine Alpinist Ranch Production - http://www.finealpinistranch.com ✔ SOCIAL MEDIA ✔ ▶Twitter - https://x.com/yoisthisracist ▶Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yoisthisracist/ ▶TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@suboptimalpods ✔ CREDITS ✔
▶Produced By Jessie Earl  ▶Edited by AJ McKeon ▶Original Music by Jay IsraelsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>6003falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tng-the-outcast-trek-was-always-political-episodes--72835885http://suboptimalpods.com. ▶YouTube - htt://www.youtube.com/@startertrek  ▶Subscribe to the audio podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts: https://omny.fm/shows/startertrek ▶See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ▶A Fine Alpinist Ranch Production - http://www.finealpinistranch.com ✔ SOCIAL MEDIA ✔ ▶Twitter - https://x.com/yoisthisracist ▶Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yoisthisracist/ ▶TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@suboptimalpods ✔ CREDITS ✔ ▶Produced By Jessie Earl  ▶Edited by AJ McKeon ▶Original Music by Jay IsraelsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>cf9452bd-d001-4f44-a2fb-b47c000ecc64Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0000JosephWe continue our journey through the most overtly political episodes of Trek, with The Next Generation's big episode on LGBTQ issues, "The Outcast." Riker gets a trans girlfriend, Wof wants to join a straight pride parade, and Jonathan Frakes himself...http://suboptimalpods.com. ▶YouTube - htt://www.youtube.com/@startertrek  ▶Subscribe to the audio podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts: https://omny.fm/shows/startertrek ▶See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ▶A Fine Alpinist Ranch Production - http://www.finealpinistranch.com ✔ SOCIAL MEDIA ✔ ▶Twitter - https://x.com/yoisthisracist ▶Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yoisthisracist/ ▶TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@suboptimalpods ✔ CREDITS ✔ ▶Produced By Jessie Earl  ▶Edited by AJ McKeon ▶Original Music by Jay IsraelsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>5015falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tos-let-that-be-your-last-battlefield-trek-was-always-political-episodes--72741989
▶Call us at: 323-389-7223 ▶Check out the crew's bonus shows at http://suboptimalpods.com. ▶YouTube - htt://www.youtube.com/@startertrek  ▶Subscribe to the audio podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts: https://omny.fm/shows/startertrek ▶See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ▶A Fine Alpinist Ranch Production - http://www.finealpinistranch.com   ✔ SOCIAL MEDIA ✔ ▶Twitter - https://x.com/yoisthisracist ▶Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yoisthisracist/ ▶TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@suboptimalpods   ✔ CREDITS ✔ ▶Produced By Jessie Earl  ▶Edited by AJ McKeon ▶Original Music by Jay IsraelsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>fee7a38f-7f1b-4acc-b6a5-b47800faf02eMon, 29 Jun 2026 15:18:27 +0000JosephWelcome to the first official public version of Starter Trek, where Tawny Newsome guides her friend Andrew Ti through the endless frontier of the Star Trek universe, along with their producer Jessie Earl. For our first batch of episodes, we explore...
▶Call us at: 323-389-7223 ▶Check out the crew's bonus shows at http://suboptimalpods.com. ▶YouTube - htt://www.youtube.com/@startertrek  ▶Subscribe to the audio podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts: https://omny.fm/shows/startertrek ▶See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ▶A Fine Alpinist Ranch Production - http://www.finealpinistranch.com   ✔ SOCIAL MEDIA ✔ ▶Twitter - https://x.com/yoisthisracist ▶Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yoisthisracist/ ▶TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@suboptimalpods   ✔ CREDITS ✔ ▶Produced By Jessie Earl  ▶Edited by AJ McKeon ▶Original Music by Jay IsraelsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>4348falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ben-folds-3-the-yo-is-this-racist-finale--72214868Check out the crew's bonus shows at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>8bacca05-dc37-4a70-8325-b458014594dbThu, 28 May 2026 19:54:20 +0000JosephTawny 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 meant to them and the future of this feed! Check out the crew's bonus shows at...Check out the crew's bonus shows at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>3109false1231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/starter-trek-best-of-quark-ds9-s2e7-rules-of-acquisition--72108271suboptimalpods.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>db528e34-2e7f-488a-8c56-b4520042dd88Fri, 22 May 2026 04:06:20 +0000JosephEnjoy 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 Acquisition.” Check out more episodes of Starter Trek at https://www.suboptimalpods.com!See...suboptimalpods.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>3514falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-episode-this-week--71894913omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>4ec1e7df-e1c2-4a0c-a0e0-b442012e173cWed, 06 May 2026 18:20:53 +0000JosephHey gang! Apologies but there's no episode this week. We have a big announcement next week though so stay tuned for that!See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>55falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/too-much-for-waffles-with-cody-ziglar--71662324suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>8f480960-c4bd-46c6-afac-b43900139b8aMon, 27 Apr 2026 01:15:23 +0000JosephAndrew and Cody Ziglar discuss the perfect pancake recipe, The Drama and a listener question.   Check out the crew's bonus shows at http://suboptimalpods.com/.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1972false1230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clown-for-hire-but-mostly-free-with-punam-patel--71329388suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>be01c007-ffeb-4efa-bd7c-b42c0163f709Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:50:11 +0000JosephAndrew and Punam Patel discuss young MAGA Indians, dogs in America and a listener follow up.   Check out the crew's bonus shows at http://suboptimalpods.com/.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1899false1229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-episode-is-chinatown-with-jessica-gao--70915700suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2d3f1ed0-36a7-4583-ac58-b41a00629058Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:01:53 +0000JosephAndrew and beloved guest Jessica Gao discuss gambling and diversity in media.   Check out the crew's bonus shows at http://suboptimalpods.com/.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1879false1228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/protect-your-neighbors--70640179suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>deeb8d0e-99b8-41a1-8ec2-b40d0172709cSat, 14 Mar 2026 22:38:31 +0000JosephAndrew discusses the importance of protecting your neighbors during this fascist state and answers a listener question.  Check out the crew's bonus shows at http://suboptimalpods.com/.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1179false1227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-out-of-pocket-episode-with-cody-ziglar--70262024suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>4a992faa-90bd-4dd0-9429-b3fc0066f828Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:16:42 +0000JosephAndrew and Zig discuss Star Trek, the BAFTAs controversy and some listener questions.   Check out the crew discussing the Star Trek pilots on the Sub-Optimal Bundle at http://suboptimalpods.com/.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2104false1226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bad-bunny-s-halftime-show--69968536suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>c8112279-d12b-47be-a981-b3ee007bbd3eWed, 11 Feb 2026 07:32:17 +0000JosephAndrew discuss Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime performance.   Check out the crew discussing the Star Trek pilots on the Sub-Optimal Bundle at http://suboptimalpods.com/.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1226false1225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/powerfully-stupid-cowards--69640538omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>f0f0973d-a1ff-434a-8116-b3e0008f1fbeWed, 28 Jan 2026 08:50:00 +0000JosephThe crew discuss ICE murdering Alex Pretti, a listener question from a teacher in Minneapolis and the misinformation war during a violent time.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1558false1223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/throwin-paws--69335940suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>ce0c267c-8eda-45ff-a177-b3cb004cb754Wed, 07 Jan 2026 04:41:43 +0000JosephTawny 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-Optimal Bundle at http://suboptimalpods.com/.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2034false1223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/here-s-the-thing--69091205suboptimalpods.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>034c4b41-0101-4c7f-b5ac-b3b6002ca52cWed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000JosephAndrew, Tawny and Kevin discuss Malort cookies, delivery robots and some listener questions before the holidays! Check out the crew discussing the Star Trek pilots on the Sub-Optimal Bundle at http://suboptimalpods.com/.  See...suboptimalpods.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1535false1222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/third-option-is-whatever-man--68844873suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>9ac3d558-5ac3-4d20-9ad7-b3a701898d74Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000JosephTawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss Thanksgiving, Waymo and answer some listener questions.   Check out the crew discussing the Star Trek pilots on the Sub-Optimal Bundle at http://suboptimalpods.com/.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2079false1221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wrong-people-are-buying-my-dog-sweaters--68638159suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>6beb32c8-5d6f-4a01-a884-b39a00ade9c0Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:34:45 +0000JosephTawny and Andrew discuss some listener questions! Check out the crew discussing the Star Trek pilots on the Sub-Optimal Bundle at http://suboptimalpods.com/.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1803false1220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sub-optimal-presents-starter-trek-the-original-series--68428262suboptimalpods.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>caf96f88-9abc-42f7-80ea-b38c004e04ceWed, 05 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000JosephEnjoy 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2146false1219bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/given-my-vibe--68236277video 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>4c8bd2da-78b0-474e-94e6-b37e00078450Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000JosephAndrew, Tawny and Kevin discuss the Ezra Klein and Ta-Nehisi Coates interview, a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVS10nrdWu8 and One Battle After Another. Check out the crew discussing the Star Trek pilots on the Sub-Optimal Bundle at...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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2221false1219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-good-it-makes-you-feel-so-bad--68058375suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>a864a453-f4ac-41fb-9c51-b36a018b58abWed, 08 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000JosephAndrew, 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1849falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-hot-dog-shaped-enterprise--67874293suboptimalpods.com. First one drops Monday! Check it out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>7185f8e0-09db-44cd-8826-b3620052adcaWed, 24 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000JosephTawny, 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 http://suboptimalpods.com. First one drops Monday!...suboptimalpods.com. First one drops Monday! 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Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts...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.]]>2598false1169fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-super-bowl-for-people-who-met-recently--66151253Leave 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.]]>898a7dd6-330d-4613-9578-b116006cf116Wed, 14 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000JosephTawny and Andrew discuss Valentine's Day 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 http://suboptimalpods.com/.See...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.]]>2000false1168fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/model-majority-live-from-sf-sketchfest-with-sasheer-zamata-and-alex-kliner--66151266Leave 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.]]>a708886f-d746-45cc-b8be-b10f005bd66aWed, 07 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000JosephTawny and Andrew chat with special guests Sasheer Zamata and Alex Kliner live from San Francisco Sketchfest! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at http://suboptimalpods.com/.See...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.]]>4549false1167fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dramahound-stays-eating--66151215Get tickets to see Yo, Is This Racist live at San Francisco Sketchfest February 3rd here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>33959735-870d-4e59-b213-b108006a033fWed, 31 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000JosephTawny and Andrew answer listener questions about white people celebrating Lunar New Year, tattoo regrets, and a book party Q&A.  Get tickets to see Yo, Is This Racist live at San Francisco Sketchfest February...Get tickets to see Yo, Is This Racist live at San Francisco Sketchfest February 3rd here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1819false1166fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-significant-alarm-clock--66151255Get tickets to see Yo, Is This Racist live at San Francisco Sketchfest February 3rd here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>a2be0a34-a9fb-4670-ac1b-b10100754372Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000JosephTawny and Andrew talk about the musicians' union ready to strike, Black women making Emmys history, and answer some listener questions! Get tickets to see Yo, Is This Racist live at San Francisco Sketchfest February...Get tickets to see Yo, Is This Racist live at San Francisco Sketchfest February 3rd here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2616false1165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tina-fondue-tech-investor--66151252Get tickets to see Yo, Is This Racist live at San Francisco Sketchfest February 3rd here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1c21873a-784a-4b42-8aa9-b0f900787706Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000JosephTawny and Andrew answer listener questions about white people doing the Black power symbol, more wild HR stories, and Google being Google.  Get tickets to see Yo, Is This Racist live at San Francisco Sketchfest February...Get tickets to see Yo, Is This Racist live at San Francisco Sketchfest February 3rd here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1949false1164fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/racists-love-letters-kevin-don-t-title-the-episode-that--66151254Get tickets to see Yo, Is This Racist live at San Francisco Sketchfest February 3rd here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>d996a008-0e6f-4e90-bab1-b0f3006991c3Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000JosephTawny and Andrew discuss pay inequities and answer some listener questions!  Get tickets to see Yo, Is This Racist live at San Francisco Sketchfest February...Get tickets to see Yo, Is This Racist live at San Francisco Sketchfest February 3rd here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2487false1163fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yo-can-we-live-the-english-are-coming-or-whatever--66151216suboptimalpods.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>35891e00-4a1d-47d4-89d9-b0ec0073baecWed, 03 Jan 2024 07:09:14 +0000JosephEnjoy 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 her performance review of it this Friday over at http://suboptimalpods.com/!See...suboptimalpods.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1947falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sorry-man-earth-is-tough--66151263suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>25a641a6-eb97-44c2-833a-b0e1008cc65eWed, 27 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000JosephTawny and Andrew reflect on 2023 before getting into some voicemails!  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at http://suboptimalpods.com/.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for...suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1537false1162fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jolly-curmudgeon--66151272Leave 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.]]>2dbd35f2-c4b1-40cd-840d-b0dd013d09ccWed, 20 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000JosephTawny and Andrew record in person! They discuss the 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 http://suboptimalpods.com/.See...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.]]>1741false1161fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-episode-is-not-titled-the-white-burden--66151265suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>d3637944-1726-4735-ba51-b0d60171800cWed, 13 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000JosephTawny 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 bonus podcasts at http://suboptimalpods.com/.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1526false1160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/andrew-being-andrew-a-prank-show--66151219Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.

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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...Hear the latest episode available at suboptimalpods.com! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1527false1147bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-one-s-confused-why-you-d-hate-it--66151236Leave 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.]]>c1166cb2-d9a6-4eac-b40c-b0750054879fWed, 06 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000JosephTawny and Andrew discuss headphones and Burning Man before answering some listener questions. 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We'll discuss that and more next week.  Leave a voicemail...suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2625false1143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/untuck-your-shirt-we-re-still-on-strike-with-carlos-cisco--66151280Entertainment Community Fund.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>789b0bb3-de04-47b3-9d34-b05200569ec8Wed, 02 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000JosephTawny 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...Entertainment Community Fund.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>3103false1142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wtf-is-a-reasonable-question--66151225suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>f4cd64a9-a87b-4969-b8c6-b04b0017b9a3Wed, 26 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000JosephAndrew 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 http://suboptimalpods.com/.See...suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1718false1141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/double-strike-oreo--66151208If you'd like to help those affected by the work stoppage, donate to the Entertainment Community Fund.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>3770ff19-ef55-40f4-b6db-b04400495a6dWed, 19 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000JosephTawny 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...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.]]>2861false1140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-lot-of-picketing--66151278Leave 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.]]>de6405a6-471a-41b4-876a-b03c018a4af6Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000JosephTawny 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 http://suboptimalpods.com/.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for...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.]]>1794false1139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-outside-your-comfort-zone--66151281Later 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.]]>2ce638ba-bb2c-4669-9fc3-b035006e6896Wed, 05 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000JosephTawny 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...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.]]>1973false1138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sub-optimal-preview-big-trouble-in-little-china-watch-along-with-dave-callaham-and-jessica-gao--66151285suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>a66df001-3cd4-4c72-81cd-b02f00456df4Wed, 28 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000JosephEnjoy this preview of a special Sub-Optimal episode! Tawny and Andrew watch Big Trouble in Little China with writer Dave Callaham (Shang-Chi, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse), enemy of the show Jessica Gao and a few drop-ins throughout the...suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2368falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buffalo-wild-wings-what--66151222Leave 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.]]>fb09ff3e-65d5-4db0-9d35-b02800722393Wed, 21 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000JosephAndrew 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...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.]]>2460false1137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snakes-can-t-get-radicalized-online--66151274Leave 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.]]>65c8c2be-f14e-4b03-8998-b021002100ceWed, 14 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000Joseph 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...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.]]>2826false1136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-deboarding-a-plane--66151275Leave 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.]]>a15f0e7c-2813-4916-9eeb-b01a005b183bWed, 07 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000JosephTawny 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...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.]]>2884false1135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-spring-break-soldier--66151231Leave 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.]]>d06fb0f3-9ddb-463f-bbcb-b0120165f50bWed, 31 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000JosephAndrew 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...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.]]>3612false1134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sub-optimal-presents-big-trouble-in-little-china-with-jessica-gao--66151284suboptimalpods.com to subscribe!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>e2573429-d19a-45bd-adad-b00c005b6f9dWed, 24 May 2023 05:34:43 +0000JosephEnjoy 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...suboptimalpods.com to subscribe!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1959falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-carbondale-shuffle--66151230RoomFits 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.]]>c6fb564e-0f00-4069-b81e-b005007097a2Wed, 17 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000JosephAndrew and Tawny discuss the Writers Guild of America strike, some listener questions, and an excellency of Brittani Nichols's https://www.instagram.com/room_fits/ Instagram account of the writers on strike. Leave a voicemail with your questions at...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.]]>2491false1133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tubbin--66151286Find 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.]]>3b280a0e-0c1c-4b95-8f1b-affe00421cfaWed, 10 May 2023 04:02:40 +0000JosephAndrew 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...Find out more info here! 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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...suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2727false1131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sub-optimal-presents-dale-dudes--66151273suboptimalpods.com to subscribe!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>aae6d54e-9668-475e-a9df-aff000187455Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000JosephEnjoy 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...suboptimalpods.com to subscribe!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1511false1130bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/landrew-little-digital-lawyers--66151287suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2ccf57d6-be32-441d-9e13-afe90006654bWed, 19 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000JosephTawny 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....suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2995false1130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-tooth-drop--66151290Later, 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.]]>fbaf1f0e-f9b8-4b7b-a9f7-afe10163dc2cWed, 12 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000JosephTawny 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...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.]]>2015false1129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-brits-call-white-people-crisps--66151246suboptimalpods.com. Fill out our listener survey we discuss on the pod HERE! It helps a lot - thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>6a22502f-366a-4b17-8e81-afdb005f74f7Wed, 05 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000JosephTawny 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...suboptimalpods.com. Fill out our listener survey we discuss on the pod HERE! It helps a lot - thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2498false1128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-want-to-be-an-ally-all-i-need-to-be-is-left-alone--66151227suboptimalpods.com. Fill out our listener survey we discuss on the pod HERE! It helps a lot - thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>9c7752ff-756d-46a7-a5bc-afd301572ef4Wed, 29 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000JosephAndrew 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...suboptimalpods.com. Fill out our listener survey we discuss on the pod HERE! It helps a lot - thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2901false1127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/corny-is-not-necessarily-a-crime--66151232suboptimalpods.com. Want to advertise on the show? 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Book a spot on Gumball!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>76ca7164-5358-4ab0-934c-afc501415a4aWed, 15 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000Joseph Andrew and guest co-host Cody Ziglar discuss the Oscars, social media and Zig's new Miles Morales Spider-Man comic which you can order https://goldenapplecomics.com/products/jan230862! (Also some Last of Us spoilers from 8:15-10:30). Later they...here! (Also some Last of Us spoilers from 8:15-10:30). Later they answer some listener questions about cultural appropriation and snitching on a boss! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com. Want to advertise on the show? Book a spot on Gumball!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2236false1225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cruise-news-all-the-news-that-s-cruise-to-cruise--66151289suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>3f2ada3c-b4dd-4567-8a50-afbd016d238fWed, 08 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000JosephThe crew catch up and chat about Tawny attending the Star Trek cruise. Later, they discuss conservatives continuing to push anti-transgender laws and answer a few voicemails.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to...suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2724false1224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zigbert-with-cody-ziglar--66151234a different cartoonist who dunks on him, and a billionaire's unsurprising take on the media.   Later they answer some listener questions about corporate training and adoption.  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.]]>611c503d-4a19-4660-852a-afb7013b851eWed, 01 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000JosephAndrew, Kevin, and guest co-host Cody Ziglar discuss a racist cartoonist, https://twitter.com/bransonreese who dunks on him, and a billionaire's unsurprising take on the media.   Later they answer some listener questions about corporate training and...a different cartoonist who dunks on him, and a billionaire's unsurprising take on the media.   Later they answer some listener questions about corporate training and adoption.  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.]]>2475false1223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-doesn-t-make-what-we-call-sense--66151240suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>c6db1d26-82f8-4cdf-946e-afb100491873Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000JosephAndrew and Tawny discuss Andrew's new bizarre shirt and the New York Times's anti-trans coverage.  Later, they answer some listener questions about blaccents and a gun control bumper sticker.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and...suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2441false1222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-national-anthem-super-bowl-when--66151293suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>7da668ca-0ca2-4855-bd18-afaa00422a44Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000JosephTawny and Andrew discuss their fun times in San Francisco last week, a racist ChatGPT hypothetical, and review the national anthem. Later, they answer some listener questions about a follow-up from the Columbus Police Department chat last week and...suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2358false1221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/live-from-sketchfest-2023-with-eugene-cordero-and-mohanad-elshieky--66151260Columbus Police, tech jobs, New Orleans, the playlist at Hobby Lobby 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.]]>a2a114af-af2c-43fe-a1dc-afa201134be4Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000JosephTawny and Andrew record live from San Francisco Sketchfest with Eugene Cordero and Mohanad Elshieky!  They discuss Andrew's SF bread bowl and answer some listener questions about...Columbus Police, tech jobs, New Orleans, the playlist at Hobby Lobby 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.]]>4406false1220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/live-from-the-compound-with-cody-ziglar--66151244suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>cde8fa19-9515-45d2-b151-af9b0188334fWed, 01 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000JosephAndrew and guest co-host Cody Ziglar record an episode at Tawny's place...without her??? (she was at work). They guys check in with some life updates before getting into the recent heavy news.  Later they answer some listener questions about going to...suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2340false1219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-trace-a-quarter-on-two-index-cards--66151294suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>02ff64d8-9284-43bf-8e62-af9500378a0eWed, 25 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000JosephTawny and Andrew discuss Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a shooting in Monterey Park, California and the police killing an activist during the Cop City protests in Atlanta.  Later, they answer listener questions about a gym not doing the best job...suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2605false1218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-asleep-lad-of-tinseltown--66151262suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>42f5f119-aa86-43da-9c96-af8e003afd86Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000JosephTawny and Andrew discuss Jeep-life, the Golden Globes and the barriers patting themselves on the back.  Later, they answer listener questions about coded dating and coping advice.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to...suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2258false1217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-eggnog-diary-was-boring--66151237Leave 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.]]>3187c10f-96a3-4340-89cf-af8700237d6fWed, 11 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000JosephThe Yo Crew catch up after banking a few episodes over the holidays. They discuss babies playing bongos, cruises and merch with jokes on the inside of coffee cups.  Later, they answer some listener questions about people's problematic takes at work! ...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.]]>2487false1216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tender-ignorance-a-novel--66151279suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>f895160f-9d74-428b-bcd1-af72013182d7Wed, 04 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000JosephTo kick off 2023, Andrew and Tawny discuss their goals for the new year. Later, they answer some listener questions about make-up samples and music choices.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's...suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1772false1215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sub-optimal-presents-andrew-sings--66151248suboptimalpods.com! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>f1699f69-d096-4693-9ddd-af7201204fdfWed, 28 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000JosephTawny and Andrew un-paywall part 1 of their Sub-Optimal series Andrew Sings! In it, Tawny and Kevin teach Andrew how to sing Sia's "Chandelier."  Subscribe to hear the full episode and rest of the series at http://suboptimalpods.com/! See...suboptimalpods.com! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2003false1214full