Tawny, Andrew, and Kevin discuss the death of a few prolific figures, the verdict of the Ahmaud Arbery trial, and why local elections are so important. 

Later they answer some listener voicemails about calling the U.S. just America and confronting a parent about a picture of them in blackface as a child. 

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Andrew, Tawny, and Kevin discuss the New Year's pierogi drop, how all chicken nuggets are Minions but not vice versa, and some racist feedback a news anchor received regarding New Year's Day foods. 

Later, they answer some listener questions about a well-meaning sister-in-law and doing impressions of anime characters. 

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We're un-paywalling one of our favorite Sub-Optimal episodes from this year -- our trip to Disneyland! Tawny brings her nephew Richie and friend Sid for their first time here. We discuss goals for the trip, ride the rides, and corn-dog the corn dogs.

Happy New Year everyone! We'll be back with the normal show next week!

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Tawny, Andrew, and Kevin play all your holiday-themed voicemails! They listen to calls about what to expect from your white partner when their family says something racist, co-workers not knowing how to ask a question, and wishing people Happy Hanukkah.

Merry Dismas, everyone!

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Tawny, Andrew, and Kevin record a special all-voicemails episode! They discuss their recent hang out and answer questions about problematic in-laws and heated debates at friendsgiving.

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Tawny, guest co-host Matt Apodaca and guest Shantira Jackson discuss DJ Khaled's scooter and a Black couple erasing themselves from their home and seeing its appraisal increase $500,000. They also discuss white actors playing Black characters in sensitivity VR training and end the episode with some voicemails! 

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Tawny and Andrew discuss the verdict of the Ahmaud Arbery trial, the response to the Omicron variant, and Ed Helms handing his Twitter over to Native writers.
Later, they answer voicemails about eating pet ducks and if something is "racist or just insensitive."

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Tawny and Andrew discuss the verdict of a recent trial. Later, they talk to Chris Witaske and Mike Kosinski about their Netflix show Chicago Party Aunt and answer some listener questions.

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Tawny, Andrew, and Kevin discuss an extremely biased trial. They also talk about Andrew's journey harvesting crops and answer listener questions about pet names and hiring by recommendations. 

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 Andrew talks with Eric Eddings and Brittany Luse about the reboot of their podcast For Colored Nerds, homemade spicy salad dressing, and the movie The French Dispatch. 

Later, they answer listener questions about Asian Lives Matter and deplatforming on Facebook.

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