Yo, Is This Racist?

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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.

Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome


    • May 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 513 EPISODES

    4.2 from 2,390 ratings Listeners of Yo, Is This Racist? that love the show mention: tawny newsome, racists, tawney, serious subject, unlearn, white folks, daily format, tumblr, whole week, racism, voicemails, love andrew, people of color, absolutely worth, poc, andrew's, first half, earwolf, privileged, white people.


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    The Yo, Is This Racist? podcast is an incredible gift and I am so grateful for its existence. It manages to be funny, heartbreaking, deeply insightful, and sometimes a little silly, all in the best way possible. Andrew Ti and Tawny Newsome are fantastic hosts who bring their unique perspectives to the show. Their coverage of news at the beginning of each episode is informative and sets the stage for the discussions that follow. And of course, the voicemails from listeners are always a highlight, offering great perspectives to ponder.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the entertainment value it provides while untangling thorny issues in a nuanced way. Andrew and Tawny, along with their guests, offer thoughtful takes on various topics related to racism and social issues. The show strikes a balance between serious discussions and lightheartedness, making it engaging and enjoyable to listen to. The smart comedians' minds at work result in great one-liners throughout the show that leave you laughing.

    Another thing I appreciate about this podcast is that it came into my life during the pandemic when I needed it most. It has been a source of comfort and learning for me during these challenging times. Andrew's lunchtime segments add a personal touch to the show and make me feel like we're eating together. Overall, it's an authentic podcast that offers valuable insights without pretensions of deep academic knowledge.

    While there are many positive aspects of this podcast, one potential drawback is that occasionally it can be too polite when discussing certain issues. There have been instances where individuals or organizations displaying racist behavior are not directly named and shamed on the show. Naming them would deny racists the luxury of anonymity they often seek. However, this is just a minor critique in an otherwise excellent podcast.

    In conclusion, Yo, Is This Racist? is an essential podcast that combines humor with important discussions about race and social issues. Andrew Ti and Tawny Newsome provide a refreshing and honest perspective, tackling difficult topics in a way that is accessible to all listeners. The show has been a constant companion during my PhD research, offering laughs and valuable insights along the way. I highly recommend giving this podcast a listen, as it will not disappoint.



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    I Was Asked to Be Here with Jessica Gao

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 35:50


    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 your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pigeon in the Precinct

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 33:41


    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 watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    We've Got DNA Tests At Home!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 29:09


    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 and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    All Hail The Bagel Monster

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 46:09


    Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss coffee, deleting social media apps and answer a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Craigslist Centrifuge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 37:42


    Andrew, Tawny and Kevin discuss 23andMe selling your DNA data and answer a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fix Your Sprinklers, The Revolution is Coming

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 45:12


    Andrew, Tawny and Kevin discuss zodiac signs, Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower and answer some listener questions! Call or text 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.

    Gettin Some Chattanooga Choo Choo (with Punam Patel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 49:46


    Andrew, Kevin and special guest co-host Punam Patel discuss cruises, competing in problem solving tournaments as kids and answer some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    You Can't Bruise a Rib From Hot Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 38:36


    The crew discuss their various illnesses, the NFL removing "end racism" from the end zone during the Super Bowl and answer some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Get the Shovel (with Cody Ziglar)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 45:13


    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 with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Just Call Your Aunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 40:03


    The crew discuss the wildfires in Los Angeles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hot Cross Buns on the Vape

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 30:30


    Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss hour 18 of the brisket, a holiday recap and answer a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Daddio and Baby Queen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 32:18


    Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss customer service, a gallon of English mess and answer some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and check out our bonus shows at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mane Character Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 43:07


    Tawny and Andrew discuss Thanksgiving, post-election discourse and a voicemail about AI being used for false advertising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    This Turned Into a Real Podcast (with Steve Hernandez)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 42:56


    Andrew and comedian Steve Hernandez discuss people who defend their racism and talk about religious horror movies.  Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Yo, Can We Live? #202: What a Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 33:45


    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Spaghetti of Activities

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 43:40


    Tawny and Andrew discuss Halloween hypotheticals, the election and answer some listener questions!  Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Margaritathrill with Cody Ziglar

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 45:11


    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 questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Not All Boats

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 46:39


    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 text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Don't Title The Episode That

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 48:05


    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 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    We're Not Nude Best Friends with Spencer Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 41:55


    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 watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    I'd Do Well with a Time Machine with Andrea Jin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 47:30


    Andrew and comedian Andrea Jin discuss keeping secrets and answer listener questions.  Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Truffle Pig of Racism

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 34:45


    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!  Call or text 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.

    And She's Very Famous with Jessica Gao

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 35:29


    Tawny, Kevin and former CEO-current manager of the show Jessica Gao discuss Kamala Harris running for President before getting into some listener questions.  Call or text 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.

    Doo-Doo Esquire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 43:32


    Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss country music recs and answer some listener questions! Call or text 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.

    Karma's Revenge Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 41:11


    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 to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Yo-driver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 45:20


    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-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    That's Why I'm Like This

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 42:22


    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 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    You Can't Allegedly Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 44:24


    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 and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Palm Springs of Canada (with Matt Apodaca)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 49:59


    Andrew, Kevin and Matt Apodaca discuss Gosling season, The Muppets and answer some listener questions! Call or text 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.

    Wake Me For Meals (with Jessica Gao and Sierra Katow)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 52:30


    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 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.

    Fine I Guess (with Jessica Gao)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 40:56


    Andrew, Kevin and the show's former CEO/current manager Jessica Gao discuss media literacy, protests throughout college campuses and answer a few listener questions! Call or text 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.

    Make It Taste Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 36:49


    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 Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What Has this Podcast Turned Into? with Ify Nwadiwe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 48:13


    Andrew and guest co-host Ify Nwadiwe discuss Boston Comic-Con, the importance of constantly checking yourself and answer a listener question! Call or text 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.

    Came in with a Cattitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 38:29


    Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss Beyoncé new album Cowboy Carter before answering a few listener questions! Call or text 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.

    Church Except You Can Swear with Jane Marie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 36:21


    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 too woke and weird small talk at the dentist's office.  Call or text 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.

    French or Gambit? (with Cody Ziglar)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 41:01


    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 questions! Call or text 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.

    John Wick on the Bass (with Matt Apodaca)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 48:22


    Andrew, Kevin and special guest Matt Apodaca talk music and street food outside of stadiums before getting into some listener questions! Call or text 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.

    March of the Alleged Penguins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 41:27


    Tawny and Andrew discuss the Oscars, LA recs, and some other listener questions! Also, if you're having any issues getting the latest Yo, Can We Live or Sub-Optimal episodes, try re-adding the feeds from your suboptimalpods.com account! Call or text 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.

    Mark Twain? More Like Mark Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 46:08


    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 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.

    Naming a Restaurant Steve's Burgers (with Jessica Gao)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 44:49


    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 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.

    Go Ahead, Ask My Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 43:18


    Tawny and Andrew discuss Rachel Dolezal back in the news, reactions to Beyoncé's country song 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Super Bowl for People Who Met Recently

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 33:20


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

    Model Majority (Live from SF Sketchfest with Sasheer Zamata and Alex Kliner)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 75:48


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

    Dramahound Stays Eating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 30:19


    Tawny 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 3rd here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Significant Alarm Clock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 43:35


    Tawny 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 3rd here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tina Fondue: Tech Investor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 32:29


    Tawny 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 3rd here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Racists Love Letters (Kevin Don't Title The Episode That)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 41:27


    Tawny and Andrew discuss pay inequities and answer some listener questions!  Get tickets to see Yo, Is This Racist live at San Francisco Sketchfest February 3rd here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Yo, Can We Live: The English are Coming or Whatever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 32:26


    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 her performance review of it this Friday over at suboptimalpods.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sorry Man, Earth is Tough

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 25:36


    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 and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Jolly Curmudgeon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 29:00


    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-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    This Episode Is Not Titled "The White Burden"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 25:26


    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 bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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