Best Le Guess Podcasts (2024)

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When you just want to podcast but your only option is a cupcake 1:06:07

6h ago1:06:07

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Send us a text It may seem like we are so busy that we just pulled this podcast out of our butts, that's because we kind of did. The truth is, we just love podcasting and connecting with our audience whether we have anything to talk about or not. One of the great joys in life is just connecting with your friends to chat. That is exactly what we did…

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#378 - How Are You ... Tired | Mandarin and English Podcast 47:53

28m ago47:53

47:53

On this episode of the worlds number 1 Chinglish podcast we discuss a whole host of things in both Mandarin and English. Moving house, to do's, goals, new business ideas, revamping Mandarin Monkey, and then suddenly Ula asks Tom how he is. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Spooky-ish Stories 2024 55:39

3d ago55:39

55:39

Send us a text The Beaveman, Swan, and Gigi come together to tell their Halloween stories. You can tell a lot of thought went into them. Beaveman, forever the artist, delivers an amazing tale, while Gigi and the Swan basically just dial it in. Why do they even try? Slaptail Nation picks and shows https://www.dormousetheatre.com/shows Headliner Nove…

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Who's more head injured? 1:09:23

15d ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Send us a text Big surprise, 3/4 of the squad on this episode have had head injuries ranging from concussion to whatever you would call Mike's water-head. Everyone's lives and experiences are different. Mike was a baby so who knows, he may have ended up being like the brilliant NikolaTesla or the horrible Adolph Hitler had he not been in the accide…

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#377 - We Got it! Finally | Mandarin and English Podcast 33:48

12d ago33:48

33:48

We finally got some great news about our new house and actually just after recording went to see it and measure things. This one is slightly shorter because we are excited. BUT, it's all spoekn in both Mandarin and English for your learning pleasure. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Margaritathrill with Cody Ziglar 45:11

14d ago45:11

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.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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We don't discuss politics on this show 1:19:09

22d ago1:19:09

1:19:09

Send us a text We don't discuss politics. It just isn't our thing. But we will make fun of political parties, political candidates, dumb ideas, the amount of money they waste on trying to get people to vote for them, and the completely ridiculous notion that millionaires know what it's like to be one of us. What is most important to us, honestly, i…

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回顾过去, 迎接新科技: Our Journey Down Memory Lane and a Gaming PC Buy! 47:52

19d ago47:52

47:52

All spoken in both English and Mandarin. In this episode (376), we take a fun trip down memory lane, revisiting what we were talking about years ago on the podcast and reflecting on how far we've come. Plus, after much deliberation, we finally pull the trigger on a big decision—buying a gaming PC! Tune in for some nostalgia, tech talk, and the usua…

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The Swan's Descent into Anger 1:12:15

26d ago1:12:15

1:12:15

Send us a text On this episode the Swan expresses her anger. That's right, the Swan. Maybe she is beginning to understand the Beaveman. What a novel concept that would be. The Beaveman does express his anger, but only at GiGi for being irresponsible. The show gets wrapped up because Nemo, also completely unreliable, had to bale early. Instead of le…

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#375 - Mistborn in Mandarin - Reading a Brandon Sanderson book in TWO languages 54:43

26d ago54:43

54:43

In this episode, Tom and Ula dive into the fascinating world of Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn! 📚✨ Join us as we explore this epic fantasy novel and see just how many fantastical words we can understand. 🤔 From allomancy to mistwraiths, Ula reads a few passages to challenge both Tom and our listeners. Can you keep up with the magical terms and comple…

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Not All Boats 46:39

28d ago46:39

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.…

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#374 - 房屋夢碎了 (Fángwū mèng suì le) | Chinese Learning Podcast, Boost Your Daily Chinese 41:24

1M ago41:24

41:24

In this episode, we share some disappointing news: our new house plans have been delayed, impacting our goals and vision for the future. But setbacks can lead to growth! We reflect on our achievements this year and discuss new goals to aim for next year. Join us for an honest conversation on turning challenges into motivation, while learning Chines…

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Slaptail, just a little gray 1:06:13

1M ago1:06:13

1:06:13

Send us a text On this episode of the Slaptail Squad, Beaveman, The Swan, and GiGI unite for a depressed conversation. Why isn't the Beaveman his normal, loud and emotionally intellectual self? Slaptail Nation https://solo.to/beaveman https://www.dormousetheatre.com/ Support the showBy The Slaptail Squad

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Don't Title The Episode That 48:05

1M ago48:05

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.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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Horror pitch 55:10

2M ago55:10

55:10

Send us a text Spookier season is upon us. The members of the squad pitch some horror movie ideas. Nemo's was solid until he decided to use AI to write the synopsis. We find out the Beavemen believes art should be left to humans and AI should assist with medicine, science, engineering and tech, not art. It's an short, fun episode. Slaptail Nation h…

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#373 - Clarkson’s Farm & Biscuit Tea: Fun Mandarin Vocabulary for Learners 54:05

2M ago54:05

54:05

In this episode, we explore the world of farming through Mandarin vocabulary inspired by Clarkson's Farm. Discover useful phrases for farming life while we discuss the curious world of British teas, including biscuit and jam-and-toast flavours! Perfect for Mandarin learners who want to add a fun, practical twist to their language practice. Tune in …

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Season 6: Guess who's back and where did the Beaveman come from? 1:05:55

2M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

Send us a text It's the first episode after summer break. Welcome to season 6! I bet you were thinking this would be all the cast members. Well, it may be. On this episode, the squad dives deeper into the origins of the Beaveman's organic shell. The Beaveman reveals the truth about the entity that occupies the organic material that is currently occ…

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Rainy Camping Adventures, Hamster Chaos, and Fallout Fun: Moving House in Two Languages! 55:39

2M ago55:39

55:39

In this episode, we dive into the adventure of camping in the rain, share the chaos and excitement of moving house, and discuss the joys (and challenges) of buying hamsters. Plus, we break down our thoughts on the new Fallout series on Amazon Prime. Tune in for some laughs, stories, and our usual fun mix of topics! Get bonus content on Patreon Host…

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We're Not Nude Best Friends with Spencer Taylor 41:55

2M ago41:55

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.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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Swooshie pants episode: The Ghost Sheriff of Friant Road-A Monster's Lair Joint 1:08:35

2M ago1:08:35

1:08:35

Send us a text On this episode, JD takes the lead again to bring us a spooky story, that of the ghost sheriff of Friant road. Well, he tries, first we have to learn that Beaveman is obsessed with his hot governor, and that Swan has a lot of repressed rage. You get it, you have listened to us before. The new season is about to begin, so set back and…

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#371 - Make a House a Home | Bilingual Mandarin and English Podcast 49:40

2M ago49:40

49:40

In this episode, Tom and Ula from Mandarin Monkey explore what truly makes a house feel like a home. They discuss everything from comforting smells and personal decorations to the technology and emotions that transform a new space into your space. Perfect for language learners, this engaging conversation is spoken in both Mandarin and English. Tune…

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I'd Do Well with a Time Machine with Andrea Jin 47:30

2M ago47:30

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.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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#370 - Guess Who but in Mandarin 37:00

3M ago37:00

37:00

Tom and Ula play guess who, or at least a version of guess who but in Mandarin Chinese. It's more like twenty questions. You can pick up a bunch of new questions and vocabulary in this one. All spoken in English and Mandarin for your listening and learning pleasure. Enjoy. :) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…

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The Slaptail Squad's Monster's Lair bonus content: Le Nain Rouge 1:16:56

3M ago1:16:56

1:16:56

Send us a text It's a swooshy pants bonus episode! On this episode, JD, the Trailer Park Monster and Dark Lord of Brown-town takes the lead to bring the squad the story of Le Nain Rouge, the Red Dwarf of Detroit. If you like local lore, you may want to read up on this one because the squad continues to do what they do best, make idiotic comments an…

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#369 - Cards Against Humanity English questions Mandarin answers 34:58

3M ago34:58

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We play a version of Cards Against Humanity in this one with English set ups and Mandarin answers. This will push your Mandarin a bit and also has slightly saucey questions in it so beware of little ears. One speaks English the other speaks Mandarin. Enjoy. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Truffle Pig of Racism 34:45

3M ago34:45

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.…

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#368 - Family Fueds | Mandarin & English Bilingual Podcast 28:20

3M ago28:20

28:20

We play Family Fortune or Family Fueds in this episode of the Mandarin Monkey Podcast. Ula will be speaking Mandarin Chinese while Tom speaks English. Tom quizzes Ula on Family Fueds style and we learn a bunch of new Mandarin Chinese words. Try and guess the top answers yourself! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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And She's Very Famous with Jessica Gao 35:29

3M ago35:29

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.…

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#367: ōuzhōu fáng fēng | Mandarin & English Podcast 58:54

4M ago58:54

58:54

ōuzhōu fáng fēng is the name of the episode because thats what we agreed on. Listen to this bilingual podcast to enhance your mandarin listening ability while being able to understand context with the English. All spoken in Mandarin and English. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Doo-Doo Esquire 43:32

4M ago43:32

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.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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What's my superpower? Last episode of season 5 1:18:17

4M ago1:18:17

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Send us a text It's the final episode of season 5. Time for most of the squad to kick back and relax for the summer. We top off season 5 with our typical idiocy. The squad unites to talk about super powers, real and imagined. What is your actual super power? Do you have one? You have to listen to Ronz and GiGi. Both, bullshit. Ronz's is bullshit be…

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Karma's Revenge Body 41:11

4M ago41:11

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.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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Dark thoughts 1, again 1:14:43

5M ago1:14:43

1:14:43

Send us a text Do you have dark thoughts? Does the imp on your shoulder scream louder than the angel? Is it normal? Are you normal? What is normal really? Does anyone really read these little episode descriptions. If they do, hello, I'm talking to you. Do you think about pushing Nemo over? The Beaveman does, but we know he is completely normal. You…

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#366 - 梦想 | 彩票 - Mandarin and English Podcast 49:16

5M ago49:16

49:16

Discussing how winning the lottery could allow you to pursue your dreams and passions more freely. (以积极的方式结束，讨论中彩票如何让你更自由地追求梦想和激情。Yǐ jījí de fāngshì jiéshù, tǎolùn zhōng cǎipiào rúhé ràng nǐ gèng zìyóu de zhuīqiú mèngxiǎng hé jīqíng.)1. 彩票 (cǎipiào) – Lottery2. 钱 (qián) – Money3. 捐款 (juānkuǎn) – Donation4. 投资 (tóuzī) – Investment5. 房子 (fángzi) – Ho…

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Talking dry butts with James River 1:13:33

5M ago1:13:33

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Send us a text The Squad unites to hang out with Michigan Comedian James River. Welcome to the mind of several warped individuals. Let's talk religion, comedy, sex, and random thoughts. JD sleeps with his windows open, GiGi has a dog story she never tells, and James has a question about butts. Have to listen to get the full concept. Thank you to ou…

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Yo-driver 45:20

5M ago45:20

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.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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Parts, pics, and sex party planning 1:00:49

5M ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Send us a text This plan for this episode was to discuss Pride memories, but, it went off the rails rather quickly and devolved into a discussion about sex drive, sex parties, the Beaveman's fears that he will be perceived as a creepy old man, and Nemo's startling revelation. You can just imagine that the Beaveman will definitely continue to write …

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#365 - Can I Say Ni Hao Ma? | Mandarin and English podcast 37:17

5M ago37:17

37:17

Can you say 'ni hao ma' to a native Mandarin speaker? A contentious subject amoungst content creators. Ula has strong feelings about it. Also if you are going to learn Chinese, you have to put the effort and hours in. www.mandarinmonkey.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Just get a divorce! 1:05:20

5M ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Send us a text Relationships are tough. There is no question about that. But why do some people do unspeakable things when they could just walk away? Well, you won't figure it out by listening to this episode. The Beaveman wants to talk about the squad's go-to for maiming, family annihilators, and dreams about burying people in the backyard. Appare…

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#364 - The Crab Of Hastings | Mandarin and English Podcast 55:09

5M ago55:09

55:09

Tom and Ula talk about their trip to Hastings, an extremely smelly crab arm and sliding down the bed. All done in Mandarin and English for your listening pleasure. Enjoy. Camping (露营 lùyíng)帐篷 (zhàngpéng) – Tent营火 (yínghuǒ) – Campfire睡袋 (shuìdài) – Sleeping bag背包 (bēibāo) – Backpack烤肉 (kǎoròu) – BarbecueSeaside (海边 hǎibiān)沙滩 (shātān) – Beach海浪 (hǎ…

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That's Why I'm Like This 42:22

5M ago42:22

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.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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Competitive eating choices 1:12:04

5M ago1:12:04

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Send us a text If you were a competitive eating athlete, what would be your goto food? Would you eat a non-food item that is safe to consume? We all know by now that the Swan thinks she would be an amazing competitive eating warrior, but would would she prefer to eat? How about the rest of the squad? Join us for our weekly ridiculous conversation. …

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#363 - Ula Went Back To Taiwan - Mandarin Conversation - BIlingual podcast 41:02

5M ago41:02

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Ula went back to Taiwan. 🫢Traditional: 飛機Simplified: 飞机Pinyin: fēi jīEnglish: airplaneTraditional: 機場Simplified: 机场Pinyin: jī chǎngEnglish: airportTraditional: 登機證Simplified: 登机证Pinyin: dēng jī zhèngEnglish: boarding passTraditional: 辦理登機Simplified: 办理登机Pinyin: bàn lǐ dēng jīEnglish: check-inTraditional: 行李Simplified: 行李Pinyin: xíng lǐEnglish: lugg…

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You Can't Allegedly Yourself 44:24

5M ago44:24

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.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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Mom's and traffic 1:23:39

6M ago1:23:39

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Send us a text Do you love your mom as much as the Beaveman even though she ignores you? Well, it's pretty clear that Swan and GiGi don't. Yikes. Mike loves his mom but he lost her years ago at the grocery store. Once again we get to hear about what a wonderful drive Mike is. What is this, accident number 20. Pretty sure he is missing out on comedy…

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The Palm Springs of Canada (with Matt Apodaca) 49:59

6M ago49:59

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.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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Jaw poppin 1:05:04

6M ago1:05:04

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Send us a text It;s a jaw poppin, teeth scraping, mouth breathing, rockin good time this week as the Slaptail Squad unites like a dysfunctional Vultron. Are we a day early, or 6 days late, you decide. Just another pointless conversation about sex or lack there of, Misophonia, and what ever other ridiculous flight of ideas zip across the disturbed b…

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#362 Random 随机 (suíjī) - Random Questions in Mandarin and English 55:45

6M ago55:45

55:45

Tom and Ula answer random questions and give you 11 new Mandarin words to think about. 随机 (suíjī) - Random无限 (Wúxiàn) - Unlimited. Related to the question about having an unlimited supply of something.奇怪 (Qíguài) - Weird or strange. Useful when discussing the weirdest things seen in someone’s home or strange habits.动物 (Dòngwù) - Animal. Pertinent t…

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Wake Me For Meals (with Jessica Gao and Sierra Katow) 52:30

6M ago52:30

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.…

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Fine I Guess (with Jessica Gao) 40:56

6M ago40:56

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.…

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