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Starter Trek
Starter Trek is a weekly podcast where Star Trek: Lower Decks’ own Tawny Newsome throws her friend Andrew Ti headfirst into some of the best, worst, most iconic, and bonkers episodes from across the franchise with absolutely no context as Andrew attempts to navigate a universe of Klingons, Tribbles, Vulcans, and haunted horny candles. Guiding them through the chaos is producer and super-Trekkie Jessie “Gender” Earl, who is legally required to know the difference between an…
Episodes
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We're Not Nude Best Friends with Spencer Taylor
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…
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I'd Do Well with a Time Machine with Andrea Jin
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…
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The Truffle Pig of Racism
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…
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And She's Very Famous with Jessica Gao
Tawny, Kevin and former CEO-current manager of the show Jessica Gao discuss Kamala Harris running for President before getting into some listener questions…
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Doo-Doo Esquire
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…
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Karma's Revenge Body
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…
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Yo-driver
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…
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That's Why I'm Like This
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…
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You Can't Allegedly Yourself
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…
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The Palm Springs of Canada (with Matt Apodaca)
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…
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Wake Me For Meals (with Jessica Gao and Sierra Katow)
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…
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Fine I Guess (with Jessica Gao)
Andrew, Kevin and the show's former CEO/current manager Jessica Gao discuss media literacy, protests throughout college campuses and answer a few listener…
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Make It Taste Good
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…
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What Has this Podcast Turned Into? with Ify Nwadiwe
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…
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Came in with a Cattitude
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…
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Church Except You Can Swear with Jane Marie
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…
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French or Gambit? (with Cody Ziglar)
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!…
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John Wick on the Bass (with Matt Apodaca)
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…
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March of the Alleged Penguins
Tawny and Andrew discuss if birds are real. Also, if you're having any issues getting the latest Yo, Can We Live or Sub-Optimal episodes, try re-adding the…
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Mark Twain? More Like Mark Together
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…
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Naming a Restaurant Steve's Burgers (with Jessica Gao)
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…
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Go Ahead, Ask My Mom
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…
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The Super Bowl for People Who Met Recently
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…
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Model Majority (Live from SF Sketchfest with Sasheer Zamata and Alex Kliner)
Tawny and Andrew chat with special guests Sasheer Zamata and Alex Kliner live from San Francisco Sketchfest! Leave a voicemail with your questions at…
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Dramahound Stays Eating
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…
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A Significant Alarm Clock
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…
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Tina Fondue: Tech Investor
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…
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Racists Love Letters (Kevin Don't Title The Episode That)
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…
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Yo, Can We Live: The English are Coming or Whatever
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…
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Sorry Man, Earth is Tough
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…
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The Jolly Curmudgeon
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…
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This Episode Is Not Titled "The White Burden"
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…
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Andrew Being Andrew: A Prank Show
Tawny and Andrew discuss Kirkland's steak strips, blimp logistics, and answer a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE…
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From Beyoncé's Blood to Biracial Baddies (with Traci Thomas)
Andrew and premiere guest Traci Thomas discuss reading recs, the temporary cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, and answer a listener question. Suboptimal Premium…
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Feeling Seen (For Better and for Worse) with Paris Zarcilla
Tawny and Andrew chat with writer-director Paris Zarcilla about his movie Raging Grace and answer a listener question!Suboptimal Premium Pods! …
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Demystify the Discourse (with Lux Alptraum)
Tawny, Andrew, and writer Lux Alptraum discuss the discourse surrounding Israel. Suboptimal Premium Pods! : https://suboptimalpods.com/ Hosted on Acast. See…
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Legendary Skateboarder Joe Louis
Andrew and Enemy of the Show Cody Ziglar discuss their new podcast before answering some listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at…
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Vet Your Sources
Tawny and Andrew discuss what's happening in Israel and answer a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to…
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We Live in a Place, We're Used to Sounds
Tawny and Andrew answer listener questions about bad jokes, sirens, and conditional allyship. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and…
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Stay Informed
Tawny and Andrew discuss what's happening in Israel, not looking away, and answer a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at…
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Andrew Me Podcast Tawny Podcast
Tawny and Andrew discuss the SAG-AFTRA strike before answering a bunch of voicemails. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to…
Starter TrekJoey Two-Blenders (with Joey Clift)
Tawny and Andrew chat with friend of the show Joey Clift (Spirit Rangers, Gone Native) about the end of the WGA strike, tentative deal, and answer a listener…
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Le Twist
Tawny and Andrew discuss summoning Computer before answering a bunch of listener questions! This episode was recorded before the tentative WGA deal. Leave a…
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Step In or Step Out
Tawny and Andrew discuss the strike and talk show updates before answering a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and…
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Sub-Optimal Presents: The PicketCast
Enjoy this un-paywalled episode of The PicketCast! Tawny and Andrew record live from the WGA + SAG-AFTRA strike! They chat with a few friends on the picket…
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No One's Confused Why You'd Hate It
Tawny and Andrew discuss headphones and Burning Man before answering some listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and…
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Hunker in a Bunker
Tawny and Andrew discuss recording during a hurricane and an earthquake. Later they answer a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at…
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Weather or Not
Tawny and Andrew discuss Hurricane Hilary and answer a few listener questions! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and…
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Decked, Dunked, or in the Drink
Tawny, Andrew, and enemy of the show Cody Ziglar break down the Montgomery Boat Brawl. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to…
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Smash or Pass: The Alphabet
Tawny and Andrew discuss X (fka Twitter), the government's soft launch of aliens, and answer a bunch of listener questions! Disclaimer: This was recorded…
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Untuck Your Shirt, We're Still on Strike (with Carlos Cisco)
Tawny and Andrew chat with writer and WGA strike captain Carlos Cisco! They discuss his experience as a strike captain, the actors joining the writers on the…
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WTF is a Reasonable Question
Andrew and Tawny answer all your voicemails this episode! They cover bad college brochures, Q&As, and more! Leave a voicemail with your questions at…
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Double Strike Oreo
Tawny and Andrew discuss the Screen Actors Guild joining the Writers Guild of America on strike -- something that hasn't happened since 1960. If you'd like to…