You better watch out... Toss out those jack-o'-lanterns and slam the door on those trick or treaters because we're about to have a bloody good Christmas. This week, Cody and Matt check their stockings and discuss ferocious filmmaking ,narrative nuances, and grotesque gore. As expected, the boys go all out on Art the Clown while discussing physical …

BURN IN HELL! This week, Matt and Cody are certainly the secretaries of something as they deep-dive into this Wes Craven cult classic, while also celebrating the birthdays of Fool, Wendy Robie, and one of the top two hosts of this program. The boys talk about the social and political ramifications of the film...just kidding...you know they have a f…

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.…

Bughuul! Bughuul! Bughuul! Wait... wrong trickster demon. This week, Cody and Matt fire up the old Super 8 projector and screen what just might be the "scariest movie of all time!" Between reels, the boys discuss troubled writers, effective jump scares, and this film's greater context in the horror landscape of the 2010's. They also buddy up with S…

MILK! This week, Matt and Cody are Back! Back! We're Sorry! The boys talk about their Summer apart and are taking this week's pick all the way to the bank...head. They discuss the life and legacy of the iconic Tallulah Bankhead and the "old biddy" subgenre while also having a hay..hair?...day with scene-chewing performances, hilarious European driv…

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.Kirjoittanut Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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.Kirjoittanut Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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.Kirjoittanut Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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.…

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.…

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.Kirjoittanut Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

How do you solve a problem like The Strangers? With one hell of a solid sequel, apparently! This week, Cody and Matt rejoin the terrifying trio at a lakeside retreat where only the finest of veteran character actors retire. They discuss 80's inspiration, nuclear family annihilation, and sequel anticipation while trying to figure out what happens af…

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.Kirjoittanut Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

hElLo...hello...HELLO! This week, Matt and Cody are unscrewing a bulb and stalking their way through one of modern Horror's home invasion masterpieces. The boys unmask all the gritty details of simple story-telling, pristine direction, effective sound design, and powerfully non-method performances. Not to mention: Tamara theories, the throes of rel…

Game over! This week, Cody and Matt wrap up their time on LV-426 with the mother of all sequels! They discuss the affect of 80's machismo, what to do when you find a feral child, and just how dangerous it can be when you trust a company man. Between fried eggs, the boys also discuss men in rubber suits, kids falling down chutes, and cutting ties wi…

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.Kirjoittanut Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

Here kitty kitty... This week, Matt and Cody continue their journey (chronologically) with the tow that started it all. The boys wax poetic about patience in building suspense, powerful acting ensembles, parallels to the circle of life, the beeps and boops of effective sound design, and the quaint use of technology from yesteryear. Not to mention: …

Quick! Break out the flute! At long last, Cody and Matt find themselves waking up from cryo-sleep to catch up on the Alien franchise! Between rogue transmissions, the boys discuss droid doppelgangers, doomed destinations, and delicious deaths! They also familiarize themselves with the Xenomorph family tree while piecing together the puzzle of the P…

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.Kirjoittanut Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

Welcome to Night...Owls?! This week, Matt and Cody tune in and tune back for one of the buzziest titles to hit late night and the Horror zeitgeist all year! The boys talk David Dastmalchian's turn around a leading role, split story-telling techniques, and the hallmarks of dressing women from the 70's. Not to mention: powerful talk show sidekicks, h…

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.Kirjoittanut Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

Life at last! This week, Cody and Matt lay down some tasty jams and sizzling riffs in the second half of their De Palma De Double De Feature! They discuss tantalizing toe-tappers, superb cinematography, and that pretty wild Paul Williams. They also dive deep into the spooky resonance of theatrical superstitions while having real-time realizations o…

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.Kirjoittanut Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

These are Godless times, Mrs. Snell... It's their annual Mother's Day episode so this week, Matt and Cody finally chat about one of the films they reference most on this show and their second Stephen King adaptation of the year. The boys talk iconic actors, diabolical mothers, and telekinetic super powers. Not to mention: difficult oral predicament…

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.…

They're always looking for an excuse to sing. This week, Cody and Matt take a stroll down one of London's most infamous streets looking for a shave... but find one of their most chaotic episodes yet! They discuss the villainous star-power of Tod Slaughter, the timelessness of the original tale, and the hilarity of a clueless romantic lead. There's …

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.…

Are they being paid by the word? This week, Matt and Cody are once again joined by playwright and educator Emily McClain to talk about more animatronic killers and sadly less Nicolas Cage. The gang discusses major differences between the game source material and how this version matches up against it's own copycats...or maybe cupcakes in this insta…

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.Kirjoittanut Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

Something's rotten! This week, Cody and Matt visit one of 2023's most shocking horror films. They discuss expert world-building, the marvels of a well crafted mystery, and the top notch gore that goes into turning your child into a popcorn bucket. If that wasn't gruesome enough for you, they also discuss the ill-fated grandma, the foul smelling nei…

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.…

It's Bud Time! This week, Matt and Cody hot-wire a car, a few in fact, in continuation of their look back at 2023, and just in time for this year's Harvest. The boys talk novel inspiration, 50's perspiration, and Misfits appropriation. They have a "Hay"day with the lure and a Field day with the acting choices. Not to mention: fuzzy cornfields, drun…

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.Kirjoittanut Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

She's lean. She's mean. She's an incredibly entertaining machine. This week, Cody and Matt begin their look back at 2023 with the little robot girl that could. The boys discuss Blumhouse's newfound aesthetic, the terror of technology, and the elements that make a slasher icon. Surprising absolutely nobody, they latch on to the seasoned character ac…

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/listen…

Take a hike! This week, Matt and Cody board a VW's rusted out bottom and take the path of least resistance towards one of their mutual favorite cult classics of the 2010's. The boys talk comparisons to Adam Nevill's source material, the power of simplistic folk horror, and which character's fate they would likely endure. Not to mention: unexpected …

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.…

This show is really going down... under! This week, Cody and Matt decide to take a dip into the world of mockumentary horror with this certified cult classic. The boys find out who actually is the ghost with the most when they discuss the eerie reality of Lake Mungo, the effectiveness of lo-fi scares, and the impact of not having a script. Don't wo…

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.…

And Then There Were 3 Women and 4 Men! This week, Matt and Cody board a dinghy to the isle of classic Murder Mysteries with one of the undisputed greats of the genre. They would send you an invite to listen to a record of their demise, but why should this week be any different? The boys chat tropes and trends of the classic mystery while also hacki…

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 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…

The buzz... is BACK! This week, Cody and Matt find themselves on different sides of the county line as they go head-to-head over this divisive sequel. They discuss franchise expectations, Tobe Hooper's artistic vision, and the long shadow of the original film. They also go non-stop on Chop Top, Leapin' Leatherfaces, and silly chili patrons but mana…

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.…

Don't we lose it all every seven days...well...WELL... This week, Matt and Cody are unkind (as usual) and rewind back to the 90's for one of the most influential Japanese Horror movies of all time. The boys pair off two at a time and cross the stormy seas to an inevitable eruption of names they can't remember, familial lineage they can't get straig…

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.…

True... True... TRUE! This week, Cody and Matt descend into the dark abyss that is Edgar Allan Poe's horrific tale of pits, pendulums, and incredibly thick cobwebs. They discuss the creative liberties one might take while adapting the classics, the ghoulish glory of the set decorator, and the legacy of director/producer/icon Roger Corman. They also…

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.…

It's Only a Pod...It's Only a Pod...It's Only a Pod... This week, Matt and Cody missed a turn somewhere back there, took a right, then a left, followed a road, and ended up in this Wes Craven and Sean Cunningham cult classic. The boys have a hay day with direction puns, kazoo musical stings, and diabolical parental revenge. Not to mention: the lega…

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.Kirjoittanut Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

We all knew that love hurts... but this is ridiculous! This week, Cody and Matt celebrate Valentine's Day and take a bite out of this cult classic. They discuss awkward teen love, high school in the 00's, and how effective a funny wig on JK Simmons can really be. After sorting out who are the "cool guys" and the "hoes", the boys dive into the impor…