Podcasts about koji steven sakai

Send us a textIn this poignant episode of the Japanese American Podcast, we explore the incredible journey of Holocaust survivor Solly Ganor and his unexpected salvation by Japanese American soldiers during World War II. Through Solly's harrowing experiences on a death march from the Dachau death camp, listeners are introduced to the 522nd Field Artillery Battalion—soldiers who defied prejudice and became beacons of hope for many. Joined by guest Naoyuki Ikeda, the episode delves into the inner conflicts faced by these Japanese American soldiers, who were fighting abroad while their families faced internment back home. Featuring real stories of courage and kindness, including the actions of Sergeant Imamura and Chiune Sugihara, this episode highlights the complexities of wartime morality and the profound impact of individual acts of bravery. For more information about the Japanese American National Museum, please visit our website at www.janm.org. This episode the wonderful voice work of actor and friend of the podcast Naoyuki Ikeda.Here are some of the links we used to help us write this episode:https://www.sollyganor.com/ https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/sugihara/readings/ganor.html https://www.instagram.com/holocaustmuseum/p/C7pm-LxsAKy/?img_index=1 https://442sd.org/history/eric-saul-on-solly-ganor-and-the-holocaust/ https://blogs.chapman.edu/holocaust-education/2015/09/28/witness-heart-mountain/https://www.sollyganor.com/unlikely-liberators-virtual-exhibitCREDITSThe music was created by Jalen BlankWritten by Koji Steven SakaiHosts: Michelle Malazaki and Koji Steven SakaiAdditional Voice by Naoyuki IkedaEdited and produced by Koji Steven Sakai in conjunction with the Japanese American National Museum

Send us a textIn this captivating episode of "Bridging Generations: The Cultural Impact of Baseball in Japanese American Life," hosts Koji and Michelle explore the profound connections between baseball and cultural identity within the Japanese American community. They delve into personal stories, from Koji's admiration for Hideo Nomo to Michelle's son's early baseball antics, highlighting how the sport serves as a bridge between generations. Special guest Jason Murai, president of the Japanese American Baseball Organization, shares insights into the Sansei Baseball League's vital role in fostering cultural identity and community spirit. Through engaging anecdotes and reflections, the episode underscores baseball's enduring impact on Japanese American heritage, resilience, and representation in sports, celebrating figures like Shohei Ohtani who inspire future generations.For more about the Sansei baseball league go to:  https://www.sanseibaseball.com/ To see some of JANM's baseball related programs click on this YouTube playlist https://www.youtube.com/@janmdotorg/search?query=baseball : For more information about the Japanese American National Museum, please visit our website at www.janm.org. CREDITSThe music was created by Jalen BlankWritten by Koji Steven SakaiHosts: Michelle Malazaki and Koji Steven SakaiEdited and produced by Koji Steven Sakai in conjunction with the Japanese American National Museum

Send us a textIn this poignant episode of the Japanese America Podcast, hosts Koji and Michelle delve into the incredible story of Grace Obata-Amemiya, a Japanese American woman whose resilience during World War II serves as a testament to strength and hope. Grace's journey from an aspiring public health nurse to enduring the hardships of the concentration camps highlights the often-overlooked contributions of Japanese American women during the war. Through personal anecdotes, Grace shares her unwavering positive outlook amidst adversity, embodying the philosophy of "shikata ga nai" or "it cannot be helped." As the episode honors Women's History Month, it pays tribute to the bravery of women who served in the Women's Army Corps and Army Nurses Corps, while also weaving in moments of humor and gratitude. Join this heartfelt exploration of the enduring spirit of women who faced unimaginable challenges with grace and strength.You can watch Grace's public program here: https://youtu.be/wSD_1VuNeWIFor more information about the Japanese American National Museum, please visit our website at www.janm.org. CREDITSThe music was created by Jalen BlankWritten by Koji Steven SakaiHosts: Michelle Malazaki and Koji Steven SakaiEdited and produced by Koji Steven Sakai in conjunction with the Japanese American National Museum

Send us a textIn this engaging episode of the Japanese America podcast, hosts Michelle and Koji dive into the captivating world of Japanese stationery with special guest Mark Sakaguchi from Kinokuniya Bookstore and Yuri Aida from Design for America Inc. They explore the allure of Japanese pens, notebooks, and accessories, which have evolved from being perceived as cheap to becoming celebrated for their impeccable quality and craftsmanship. The episode offers insights into the cultural significance and growing popularity of Japanese stationery in the United States, highlighting unique products like washi tapes and the beloved Mitsubishi Jetstream pen. With an upcoming stationery festival in Santa Monica, listeners are invited to embrace the artful lifestyle inspired by these exquisite writing tools. Join Michelle, Koji, and their guests as they share personal stories, explore trends, and celebrate the meticulous art behind Japanese stationery.For more information about the Japanese American National Museum, please visit our website at www.janm.org. CREDITSThe music was created by Jalen BlankWritten by Michelle MalazakiHosts: Michelle Malazaki and Koji Steven SakaiEdited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai in conjunction with the Japanese American National Museum

Welcome to Classic Skeptic Metaphysicians! We're re-releasing some of our back catalog so that these gems can be re-discovered!This week: Paranormal Conspiracy TheoriesJoin Will and Karen as they investigate the mysterious world of the paranormal and conspiracy theories with special guest host Jozlyn Rocki and their expert guest Koji Steven Sakai of the Unofficial Official Story podcast. Listen in as they entertainingly debate whether the most popular myths and stories are real or not in an effort to prove something beyond the physical world exists.You will learn:1. Are our neighbors actually half-alien hybrids?2. Is it possible to manifest something real through collective energy?3. Could aliens, ghosts, and cryptids be more than just stories?This episode is about Conspiracy theories and Jozlyn Rocki and Koji Steven Sakai discussed topics such as Britney Spears being a secret agent for George Bush and whether the Grays are the best aliens because they're Asian. They explored the concept of Tulpas, which is a Buddhist term where enough energy put into something can make it real. Koji believes in paranormal activity more than he disbelieves, and they discussed cryptids, ghosts and aliens. The Britney Spears agents episode was one of the most interesting stories discussed. Jozlyn Rocki is a voiceover actor and former radio gal who hosts the Keeping Up With Chaos podcast. Koji Steven Sakai is a writer, producer, and host of the Unofficial Official Story podcast. He has written 8 feature films that have been produced and has had his projects play on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Peacock, and Roku.Guest Info:Koji Steven SakaiWebsite: https://kojistevensakai.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ksakai1Instagram: https://instagram.com/ksakai1 Jozlyn RockiTwitter: https://twitter.com/JozlynRockiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejozlynrockivoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepingupwithchaospodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChG0fKKBt2QNplJowSaKU6wLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jozlyn-rocki-443522219Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@jozlynrocki Connect With the Skeptic Metaphysicians:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysicianYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SkepticMetaphysiciansTwitter: https://twitter.com/WillRodriguezFlWebsite: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com

Send us a textIn this enlightening podcast episode, "Acts of Kindness and Resistance: Japanese American Incarceration and Holiday Traditions," the hosts delve into the poignant history of Japanese American incarceration during World War II. They explore the powerful themes of kindness and resistance, highlighting the unwavering support of the Quakers and the American Friends Service Committee, who stood by the Japanese American community through advocacy and educational support. As the episode unfolds, listeners are treated to heartwarming stories of small gestures, such as receiving an avocado from a friend, and the rich tapestry of cultural traditions, including Japanese New Year's customs. The narrative celebrates figures like Gordon Hirabayashi and Ralph Lazo, who bravely opposed injustice, and educators like Claire Breed, who supported interned children. The episode concludes with a heartfelt thank you to listeners and a promise of fresh stories in the upcoming season.To listen to the original public program, you can listen to it here: https://youtu.be/xHWcpw8SlFkFor more information about the Japanese American National Museum, please visit our website at www.janm.org. CREDITSThe music was created by Jalen BlankWritten by Koji Steven SakaiHosts: Michelle Malazaki and Koji Steven SakaiEdited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai in conjunction with the Japanese American National Museum

Send us a textIn this insightful podcast episode, we delve into the incredible stories of Japanese American Nisei veterans who displayed extraordinary bravery and patriotism during World War II. Led by David Ono, a renowned anchor from KABC-TV, the episode highlights the heroics of units like the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the 100th Infantry Battalion, and the Military Intelligence Service. These soldiers faced significant prejudice and the injustice of incarceration, yet they chose to serve the United States with unparalleled valor, as exemplified by their swift capture of a strategic hill in Italy. The episode also honors figures such as Senator Daniel Inouye, whose leadership and courage left an indelible mark on history. Through poignant storytelling and personal reflections, the podcast not only celebrates these unsung heroes but also explores the broader Japanese American experience, emphasizing the enduring legacy of the Nisei soldiers and their significant contributions to America's diverse heritage.ABOUT USDavid Ono is the co-anchor for ABC7 Eyewitness News at 4 pm and 6 pm and was recently named Anchor of the Year in the U.S. by Broadcast and Cable.David joined ABC7 in 1996 and, during that time, has witnessed history worldwide, covering Hurricane Katrina, Haiti's earthquake, and Japan's tsunami. He traveled across Europe and Asia, chronicling the brave acts of the Nisei soldier from World War II.David has produced multiple award-winning documentaries, two of which have made their way to the Smithsonian Institution.David has won 12 Edward R. Murrow awards, 31 Emmys, 2 RTDNA National Unity Awards, 6 AAJA National Journalism Awards, and was honored with the Distinguished Journalist Award by the Society of Professional Journalists. He has also received both the Journalist of the Year as well as the Lifetime Achievement Award from the LA Press Club.For more information about the Japanese American National Museum, please visit our website at www.janm.org. CREDITSThe music was created by Jalen BlankWritten by Koji Steven SakaiHosts: Michelle Malazaki and Koji Steven SakaiEdited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai in conjunction with the Japanese American National Museum

Send us a textIn this captivating episode, we delve into the rich tapestry of Asian American art and identity, exploring the journey of Eric Nakamura, the visionary behind Giant Robot. From his rebellious beginnings as a zine creator to establishing a cultural hub that fuses Asian American identity with punk rock culture, Eric shares his inspiring story of family heritage and creative passion. The discussion highlights the evolving perceptions of Asian Americans in art and entertainment, noting a shift from stereotypes to a broader acceptance of diverse talents. We celebrate the rise of Asian American artists and their impact on the art scene, featuring dynamic talents like James Jean and Mike Shinoda. Through engaging narratives and personal anecdotes, this episode offers a vibrant exploration of artistic expression, cultural narratives, and the power of community in shaping a creative legacy.Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_Robot_(magazine)#:~:text=Giant%20Robot%2C%20named%20after%20the,technology%2C%20food%2C%20and%20skateboarding. ABOUT USWelcome to "Japanese America," where the Japanese American National Museum unveils captivating stories that add a Nikkei slant to the American narrative. In each episode, we explore Japanese Americans' unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs, illuminating their rich contributions to the mosaic of American life. From historical milestones to contemporary perspectives, join us for an insightful journey showcasing the diverse tapestry of a community that has shaped the American story in extraordinary ways.  Welcome to "Japanese America," where each story unfolds like a chapter in a living history book.For more information about the Japanese American National Museum, please visit our website at www.janm.org. CREDITSThe music was created by Jalen BlankWritten by Koji Steven SakaiHosts: Michelle Malazaki and Koji Steven SakaiEdited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai in conjunction with the Japanese American National Museum

Send us a textIn this captivating episode, we explore the profound impact of baseball on the Japanese-American community. From personal stories of youth baseball to the inspiring journey of special guest Joshua Morey, who played professionally in Japan, the episode delves into the cultural significance of the sport. We highlight the Manzanar Baseball Project, an initiative to revive a historic baseball diamond that once brought solace to Japanese Americans during WWII. Through discussions on representation, challenges, and the transformative power of baseball, this episode showcases how the sport bridges generations and cultures, fostering a sense of belonging and resilience within the community. Tune in for heartfelt stories, insightful conversations, and a celebration of baseball's enduring legacy.ABOUT OUR GUESTJoshua Morey is the chairperson of Ori-gen and president of The J Morey Company Inc. Ori-gen amplifies the voice of diverse communities throughout America by providing resources, services, and perpetuation planning for independent agents and brokers from diverse backgrounds. Morey serves on the board of directors for the U.S.-Japan Council, JANM, the Little Tokyo Community Council, and the Japanese Evangelical Mission Society. He was recently featured on the cover of Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America's national magazine. He is co-founder of KODO Insurance Services (Insuretech) and chairman of the board of Arrowood Insurance Services. He has a BA in Business Economics, from Wheaton College and a MA in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. In his free time he loves playing baseball and spending time with his wife and three kids.ABOUT USWelcome to "Japanese America," where the Japanese American National Museum unveils captivating stories that add a Nikkei slant to the American narrative. In each episode, we explore Japanese Americans' unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs, illuminating their rich contributions to the mosaic of American life. From historical milestones to contemporary perspectives, join us for an insightful journey showcasing the diverse tapestry of a community that has shaped the American story in extraordinary ways.  Welcome to "Japanese America," where each story unfolds like a chapter in a living history book.For more information about the Japanese American National Museum, please visit our website at www.janm.org. CREDITSThe music was created by Jalen BlankWritten by Koji Steven SakaiHosts: Michelle Malazaki and Koji Steven SakaiEdited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai in conjunction with the Japanese American National Museum

Send us a Text Message.Hosts Koji and Michelle delve into the intricate nature of genuine apologies and the actions that must accompany them to signify real growth and understanding. They share personal stories, such as Koji's challenging week with a broken-down car and a bat incident, and Michelle's temporary homelessness due to fumigation, to illustrate the complexity of apologies in everyday life. The discussion then shifts to the historical significance of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, which provided reparations to Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II. Special guest Keiko Agena enriches the conversation by reading a part of the Act, emphasizing the importance of government acknowledgment and reparations. The episode offers a nuanced exploration of how official apologies can pave the way toward healing and understanding for marginalized communities, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the power of words and deeds.ABOUT OUR READERKeiko Agena is best known for her series regular roles on the shows PRODIGAL SON where she played Dr. Edrisa Tanaka and GILMORE GIRLS, where she played Lane Kim for seven seasons and reprised the role in the Netflix GILMORE GIRLS revival. In between Agena has been a series regular on HULU's THE FIRST and recurring on BETTER CALL SAUL, DIRTY JOHN, DOOM PATROL and 13 REASONS WHY. As a guest star she has appeared on such shows as SHAMELESS, SCANDAL and NCIS LOS ANGELES to name a few. Keiko has recently published an Artist Workbook titled NO MISTAKES through Penguin/Random house which is available wherever books are sold. As an improviser she's performed numerous shows at UCB Sunset, UCB NY and IO WEST.ABOUT USWelcome to "Japanese America," where the Japanese American National Museum unveils captivating stories that add a Nikkei slant to the American narrative. In each episode, we explore Japanese Americans' unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs, illuminating their rich contributions to the mosaic of American life. From historical milestones to contemporary perspectives, join us for an insightful journey showcasing the diverse tapestry of a community that has shaped the American story in extraordinary ways.  Welcome to "Japanese America," where each story unfolds like a chapter in a living history book.For more information about the Japanese American National Museum, please visit our website at www.janm.org. CREDITSThe music was created by Jalen BlankWritten by Koji Steven SakaiHosts: Michelle Malazaki and Koji Steven SakaiEdited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai in conjunction with the Japanese American National Museum

Send us a Text Message.It's the app that helps you dream the way you want to dream...Fascinated by nightmares, journalist Jessica Suzuki pursues the truth behind a popular vivid dreaming app. Lucidity allows users to experience their wildest dreams and beyond, but Jessica discovers that for some users, it's just the beginning of their worst nightmare.The show is released today. You can find the show wherever you normally download your podcasts. (https://linktr.ee/elucidity)Check out this new show by writer/producer Koji Steven Sakai

Send us a Text Message.Hosts Michelle and Koji explore parenthood, cultural heritage, and resilience through personal narratives and historical references. In part three, Koji's grandparents' attempt to stay in the United States after renouncing their citizenship with the help of civil rights lawyer Wayne Collins and their friends/family.ABOUT OUR READERDerek Mio is an actor and comedian from Huntington Beach, CA. He portrays real-life recipient Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura in the Netflix anthology series Medal of Honor--executive produced by Robert Zemeckis--and is the lead actor in the second season of the critically acclaimed AMC anthology series The Terror co-starring George Takei and executive produced by Ridley Scott. He is the creator and host of 'The BudoComedy Show' held at the Terasaki Budokan non-profit rec center in Little Tokyo, downtown Los Angeles featuring comedians such as Atsuko Okatsuka, Al Madrigal, Sheng Wang, Ian Bagg and more--the show has raised over $10,000 for the facility. Derek earned a Bachelor of Arts from USC's School of Cinematic Arts. His hobbies include surfing, fishing, birding, and wrangling his 2-year-old son.ABOUT USWelcome to "Japanese America," where the Japanese American National Museum unveils captivating stories that add a Nikkei slant to the American narrative. In each episode, we explore Japanese Americans' unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs, illuminating their rich contributions to the mosaic of American life. From historical milestones to contemporary perspectives, join us for an insightful journey showcasing the diverse tapestry of a community that has shaped the American story in extraordinary ways.  Welcome to "Japanese America," where each story unfolds like a chapter in a living history book.For more information about the Japanese American National Museum, please visit our website at www.janm.org. CREDITSThe music was created by Jalen BlankWritten by Koji Steven SakaiHosts: Michelle Malazaki and Koji Steven SakaiEdited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai in conjunction with the Japanese American National Museum

Send us a Text Message.This episode delves into the complex intergenerational impacts of identity and citizenship within a Japanese American family, particularly focusing on the decisions made by Koji's grandfather, Takaiichi Sakai, during his incarceration in a WWII concentration camp. Featuring actor Derek Mio, the episode combines personal stories with historical analysis, exploring themes of loyalty, cultural belonging, and the heavy consequences of choosing between nationalities. Through candid conversations and reenactments, the hosts examine the lasting effects of their ancestors' choices on their own identities and the broader community.ABOUT OUR READERDerek Mio is an actor and comedian from Huntington Beach, CA. He portrays real-life recipient Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura in the Netflix anthology series Medal of Honor--executive produced by Robert Zemeckis--and is the lead actor in the second season of the critically acclaimed AMC anthology series The Terror co-starring George Takei and executive produced by Ridley Scott. He is the creator and host of 'The BudoComedy Show' held at the Terasaki Budokan non-profit rec center in Little Tokyo, downtown Los Angeles featuring comedians such as Atsuko Okatsuka, Al Madrigal, Sheng Wang, Ian Bagg and more--the show has raised over $10,000 for the facility. Derek earned a Bachelor of Arts from USC's School of Cinematic Arts. His hobbies include surfing, fishing, birding, and wrangling his 2-year-old son.ABOUT USWelcome to "Japanese America," where the Japanese American National Museum unveils captivating stories that add a Nikkei slant to the American narrative. In each episode, we explore Japanese Americans' unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs, illuminating their rich contributions to the mosaic of American life. From historical milestones to contemporary perspectives, join us for an insightful journey showcasing the diverse tapestry of a community that has shaped the American story in extraordinary ways.  Welcome to "Japanese America," where each story unfolds like a chapter in a living history book.For more information about the Japanese American National Museum, please visit our website at www.janm.org. CREDITSThe music was created by Jalen BlankWritten by Koji Steven SakaiHosts: Michelle Malazaki and Koji Steven SakaiEdited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai in conjunction with the Japanese American National Museum

Send us a Text Message.Hosts Koji and Michelle delve into the complexities of Japanese American identity through Koji's unique family story. They examine why he was sent from Hawaii to America's concentration camps and how they answered the contentious loyalty questionnaire. The episode provides a multifaceted look at the Japanese American experience, from the pride in samurai ancestry to the moral dilemmas posed by questions of allegiance during a dark chapter in American history.ABOUT OUR READERDerek Mio is an actor and comedian from Huntington Beach, CA. He portrays real-life recipient Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura in the Netflix anthology series Medal of Honor--executive produced by Robert Zemeckis--and is the lead actor in the second season of the critically acclaimed AMC anthology series The Terror co-starring George Takei and executive produced by Ridley Scott. He is the creator and host of 'The BudoComedy Show' held at the Terasaki Budokan non-profit rec center in Little Tokyo, downtown Los Angeles featuring comedians such as Atsuko Okatsuka, Al Madrigal, Sheng Wang, Ian Bagg and more--the show has raised over $10,000 for the facility. Derek earned a Bachelor of Arts from USC's School of Cinematic Arts. His hobbies include surfing, fishing, birding, and wrangling his 2-year-old son.ABOUT USWelcome to "Japanese America," where the Japanese American National Museum unveils captivating stories that add a Nikkei slant to the American narrative. In each episode, we explore Japanese Americans' unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs, illuminating their rich contributions to the mosaic of American life. From historical milestones to contemporary perspectives, join us for an insightful journey showcasing the diverse tapestry of a community that has shaped the American story in extraordinary ways.  Welcome to "Japanese America," where each story unfolds like a chapter in a living history book.For more information about the Japanese American National Museum, please visit our website at www.janm.org. CREDITSThe music was created by Jalen BlankWritten by Koji Steven SakaiHosts: Michelle Malazaki and Koji Steven SakaiEdited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai in conjunction with the Japanese American National Museum

Hosts Michelle Malizaki and Koji Steven Sakai delve into the history of the Manzanar pilgrimage. They discuss its historical significance, personal connections, and the necessity of education to prevent similar injustices. If you're interested in joining this year's pilgrimage, here is a link for more information: https://manzanarcommittee.org/2024/02/09/55-pr1/ ABOUT PILGRIMAGE 22min, 2006Directed & Edited by Tadashi Nakamura - tadashinakamura.comProduced by Karen L. IshizukaExec. Produced by Robert A. NakamuraPILGRIMAGE tells the inspiring story of how an abandoned WWII concentration camp for Japanese Americans has been transformed into a symbol of retrospection and solidarity for people of all ages, races and nationalities in our post 9/11 world. With a hip music track, never-before-seen archival footage and a story-telling style that features young and old, PILGRIMAGE reveals how the Japanese American community reclaimed a national experience that had almost been deleted from public understanding. PILGRIMAGE shows how the annual Manzanar Pilgrimage now has new meaning for diverse generations who realize that when the US government herded thousands of innocent Americans into what the government itself called concentration camps, it was failure of democracy that would affect all Americans. You can watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf3t-5JP65M ABOUT USWelcome to "Japanese America," where the Japanese American National Museum unveils captivating stories that add a Nikkei slant to the American narrative. In each episode, we explore Japanese Americans' unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs, illuminating their rich contributions to the mosaic of American life. From historical milestones to contemporary perspectives, join us for an insightful journey showcasing the diverse tapestry of a community that has shaped the American story in extraordinary ways.  Welcome to "Japanese America," where each story unfolds like a chapter in a living history book.For more information about the Japanese American National Museum, please visit our website at www.janm.org. CREDITSThe music was created by Jalen BlankWritten by Koji Steven SakaiHosts: Michelle Malazaki and Koji Steven SakaiEdited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai in Conjunction with the Japanese American National Museum

In the second episode of the Japanese America Podcast, Koji Steven Sakai and Michelle Malizaki discuss the 1984 film "The Karate Kid," exploring its portrayal of Japanese culture and reimagining some of its iconic scenes to highlight issues of cultural representation and racism. They touch upon the significance of Mr. Miyagi's backstory of being in a Japanese American internment camp during World War II and the impact it had on audiences. The episode also speculates humorous updates to the film, such as having all Asians secretly know martial arts or turning Cobra Kai into a K-pop dance troupe.ABOUT OUR PERFORMERSDom Magwili is a lecturer for the Department of Asian American Studies at California State University Fullerton. Dom has been an active novelist, playwright, screenwriter, and actor.Terence Chin (he/him) (Daniel) is an actor starting in the film industry. Recently graduated from Cal State LA with a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts. During his years at Cal State LA, Terence has been in numerous plays, musicals, and student films.  LINKS"The Karate Kid" 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion, Q+A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjfNyjlLa88&t=1sRotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/karate_kid ABOUT USWelcome to "Japanese America," where the Japanese American National Museum unveils captivating stories that add a Nikkei slant to the American narrative. In each episode, we explore Japanese Americans' unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs, illuminating their rich contributions to the mosaic of American life. From historical milestones to contemporary perspectives, join us for an insightful journey showcasing the diverse tapestry of a community that has shaped the American story in extraordinary ways.  Welcome to "Japanese America," where each story unfolds like a chapter in a living history book.For more information about the Japanese American National Museum, please visit our website at www.janm.org. CREDITSThe music was created by  Jalen BlankWritten by Koji Steven SakaiHosts: Michelle Malazaki and Koji Steven SakaiEdited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai in Conjunction with the Japanese American National Museum

Explore the life and enduring legacy of Yuri Kochiyama, a Japanese American woman whose experiences during WWII in concentration camps ignited her transformation into a civil rights icon. In this podcast episode, hosts Koji Steven Sakai and Michelle Malizaki delve into the intimate thoughts and profound adversities captured in Yuri's diary. From tales of community resilience within the camps to discussions on identity and patriotism, this episode honors Kochiyama's empathetic activism and challenges us to reflect on the true meaning of citizenship. Join us in paying tribute to a beacon of the civil rights movement and the resilient spirit that defines the Japanese American experience. ABOUT OUR PERFORMERSierra is a standup comic, writer, and actor. She recently shot her first hourlong standup special with Comedy Dynamics and can be seen playing Evangeline on Mindy Kaling's The Sex Lives of College Girls on Max. In the past, she was part of the main cast of The G Word with Adam Conover on Netflix and voiced characters for Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon. She has also written for shows like Exploding Kittens (Netflix), Close Enough (Max), Earth To Ned (Disney+), and Eureka! (Disney+).LINKShttps://www.nps.gov/people/yuri-kochiyama.htm JANM Online collection link for Yuri Kochiyama:https://janm.emuseum.com/groups/yuri-kochiyama--mary-nakahara--collection/resultsABOUT USWelcome to "Japanese America," where the Japanese American National Museum unveils captivating stories that add a Nikkei slant to the American narrative. In each episode, we explore the unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs of Japanese Americans, illuminating their rich contributions to the mosaic of American life. From historical milestones to contemporary perspectives, join us for an insightful journey through the curated collection of the Japanese American National Museum, showcasing the diverse tapestry of a community that has shaped the American story in extraordinary ways.  Welcome to "Japanese America," where each story unfolds like a chapter in a living history book.For more information about the Japanese American National Museum, please visit our website at www.janm.org. CREDITSThe music was created by  Jalen BlankWritten by Koji Steven SakaiHosts: Michelle Malizaki and Koji Steven SakaiEdited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai in Conjunction with the Japanese American National Musem

Writer and Producer Koji Steven Sakai's film and television projects have played on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Peacock, Paramount+, Roku, and Tubi. He has worked with a variety of talented and award-winning actors and filmmakers, including Cuba Gooding Jr., Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, James Shigeta, Michael Jai White, Mel Gibson, Mickey Rourke, Randall Park, RZA, Samuel L. Jackson, Terrence Howard, and Wilson Cruz.He has written eleven feature films that have been produced and served as a producer on nine features. He has also produced a one-hour comedy special that premiered on Netflix and a comedy series that premiered on Hulu and Peacock. Koji recently completed writing for a Japanese television series slated for Disney+.In addition to his screenplays, Koji has written books and graphic novels, produces, writes, and co-hosts The Unofficial Official Story Podcast, and teaches screenwriting at UCLA Extension and New York Film Academy.Website: kojistevensakai.com____________________Music CreditsIntroLike it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio LibraryStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroIndecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library__________________My SGV Podcast:www.mysgv.netinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Please join us Right Now, September 04, 2023 at 11:00AM PST as Writer, Producer Koji Steven Sakai, Actor, Director Jonathan Slavin and Singer, Educator, Producer Torrence Brannon-Reese joins host Ron Brewington on "The Actor's Choice."

Thanks for joining in on another week of Chaos!  This week Alexis joins Jozlyn & fills in the Co-Host spot!  Also, we chat with our cool guest, Jennifer Field, about her start in the great wide world of acting, modeling, pageantry, being a mom and host of The Unofficial Official Story Podcast with her two co-hosts, Koji Steven Sakai and Dwayne Perkins.  Plus all the usual and everyday shared Chaos.  Guest Info - Jennifer Field Guest Links -Jennifer's Website - https://www.itsjenniferfield.com/Jennifer's IG - https://www.instagram.com/missjenniferfield/The Unofficial Official Story Podcast - https://unofficialofficialstory.com/ Gwen Stefani article reference - https://okmagazine.com/p/gwen-stefani-concerns-fans-extra-full-lips-botox-fillers/Follow the Chaos here - https://www.keepingupwithchaos.net/ The Unofficial Official Story Podcast - What are “they” not telling us? We'll find out, figure out, and, when all else fails, make up the missing pieces to some of the most scandalous conspiracies, unexplained phenomena...Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, and actress Jennifer Field every month and by the end of each episode, we'll tell you what's really…maybe…happening. Listen here - https://unofficiaFollow all the Chaos - Website - https://www.keepingupwithchaos.net/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/keepingupwithchaospodcastJoz IG - https://www.instagram.com/thejozlynrocki/Joz Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jozlynrocki?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Thought we'd revisit our #1 episode of 2022 this week! Thought this would be a nice way to wrap up Season 3, as we head into Season 4! Coming soon!  More Chaos is on the way, as we welcome more cool guests and awesome Conversation to the Chaos table!  Which happens to be Episode 89 - The Official Moms Nite Out with Shannon Payton.  This was a fun, but also serious, conversation with Shannon about her life as a cult survivor, adoption, being a new mom, raising a family with her hubby and now she has her own podcast!  Thanks for a great 2022 and thanks for sticking with the Chaos in 2023!  Cheers!  The Shanny Pants Show - https://shannypantsshow.com/The Unofficial Official Story Podcast - What are “they” not telling us? We'll find out, figure out, and, when all else fails, make up the missing pieces to some of the most scandalous conspiracies, unexplained phenomena...Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, and actress Jennifer Field every month and by the end of each episode, we'll tell you what's really…maybe…happening. Listen here - https://unofficiaFollow all the Chaos - Website - https://www.keepingupwithchaos.net/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/keepingupwithchaospodcastJoz IG - https://www.instagram.com/thejozlynrocki/Joz Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jozlynrocki?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

It's a New Year and nothing says Chaos, then having a whole crowd to chat on this weeks conversation!  This weeks Chaos, the whole crew  who host From The Booth And Beyond Podcast joins us!  Angela Cortez, Frankie Mateo, Gaby Borja and Lloyd Waller, along with Jozlyn, all come together to  share how & why they started this brand new podcast!  Also, they discuss how life is short, how slowing down brought them closer to finding what is really important, and if you aren't happy...finding places to improve or make the changes to be happy are so important!  This is one of the reasons they all decided to jump into the great wide world of voice over a few years ago and why they're sharing their voice over journeys from the very beginning on From The Booth And Beyond Podcast!  Follow All the Chaos here - https://www.keepingupwithchaos.net/From The Booth And Beyond Podcast - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/8hyj2Cl0mwbThe Unofficial Official Story Podcast - What are “they” not telling us? We'll find out, figure out, and, when all else fails, make up the missing pieces to some of the most scandalous conspiracies, unexplained phenomena...Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, and actress Jennifer Field every month and by the end of each episode, we'll tell you what's really…maybe…happening. Listen here - https://unofficiaSupport the showSocial Links: FB - https://www.facebook.com/keepingupwithchaospodcastJoz IG - https://www.instagram.com/thejozlynrocki/Joz Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jozlynrocki6?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Join Will and Karen as they investigate the mysterious world of the paranormal and conspiracy theories with special guest host Jozlyn Rocki and their expert guest Koji Steven Sakai of the Unofficial Official Story podcast. Listen in as they entertainingly debate whether the most popular myths and stories are real or not in an effort to prove something beyond the physical world exists.You will learn:1. Are our neighbors actually half-alien hybrids?2. Is it possible to manifest something real through collective energy?3. Could aliens, ghosts, and cryptids be more than just stories?This episode is about Conspiracy theories and Jozlyn Rocki and Koji Steven Sakai discussed topics such as Britney Spears being a secret agent for George Bush and whether the Grays are the best aliens because they're Asian. They explored the concept of Tulpas, which is a Buddhist term where enough energy put into something can make it real. Koji believes in paranormal activity more than he disbelieves, and they discussed cryptids, ghosts and aliens. The Britney Spears agents episode was one of the most interesting stories discussed. "We can no longer, as of today, delay our conversation about things that make you go hmmm. You know why? Because we finally have someone who is an expert who can talk about this stuff. We have the man who has all the answers to all the questions, every question. And if he doesn't, he makes them up." -- WillJozlyn Rocki is a voiceover actor and former radio gal who hosts the Keeping Up With Chaos podcast. Koji Steven Sakai is a writer, producer, and host of the Unofficial Official Story podcast. He has written 8 feature films that have been produced and has had his projects play on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Peacock, and Roku.Guest Info:Koji Steven SakaiWebsite: https://kojistevensakai.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ksakai1Instagram: https://instagram.com/ksakai1 Jozlyn RockiTwitter: https://twitter.com/JozlynRockiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejozlynrockivoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepingupwithchaospodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChG0fKKBt2QNplJowSaKU6wLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jozlyn-rocki-443522219Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@jozlynrocki Connect With the Skeptic Metaphysicians:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysicianYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SkepticMetaphysiciansTwitter: https://twitter.com/WillRodriguezFlWebsite: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.comResources:The Unofficial Official Story Podcasthttps://unofficialofficialstory.com Keeping Up With Chaos Podcasthttps://www.keepingupwithchaos.net Other episodes you'll enjoy:Truth Behind UFOs, ETs and Starseedshttps://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/truth-behind-ufos-ets-and-starseedsReverse Speech - Messages from your Higher Selfhttps://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/reverse-speech-messages-from-your-higher-self The Truth About Bigfoot and Sasquatchhttps://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/bigfoot ABOUT OUR GUEST: Writer/Producer Koji Steven Sakai is the founder of Little Nalu Pictures LLC. His film and television projects have played on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Peacock, Paramount+, Roku, and Tubi. He has written eight feature films that have been produced, including, The Commando, a feature film starring Michael Jai White and Mickey Rourke, which was distributed by Paramount Pictures in January 2022. Koji's latest feature, Skeletons in the Closet, recently completed production in Las Vegas. Skeletons stars Terrence Howard and Cuba Gooding Jr. He also produced six feature films; Dwayne Perkins: Take Note, a one-hour comedy special that originally premiered on Netflix, Comedy InvAsian, a television series featuring the nation's top Asian American comedians (Season 1 premiered on Hulu and Season 2 premiered on Peacock in May on this year); and Brash Girls Club, a limited comedy series that premiered on Tubi TV. Koji is currently a staff writer for a Japanese television series slated for Disney+ (Hulu in the United States). In addition to his screenplays, Koji has written books and graphic novels. These include his debut novel, Romeo & Juliet Vs. Zombies (paperback/audiobook); his graphic novel, 442 (online and in print); his most recent novel, Zombie Run (print and ebook); a graphic novel, Santa Vs. Zombies, and his latest comic book Yasuke: The African Samurai. He produces and hosts The Unofficial Official Story Podcast with co-hosts Jennifer Field and Dwayne Perkins. He is currently a screenwriting instructor at UCLA Extension and New York Film Academy.

This week Nikki is back for a Holiday 2022 check in!  She shares her family chaos with us and how sometimes holidays can be a time to celebrate but also a tough time if you lose a important person in your life.  Jozlyn bring the kid chaos and Man Babe chaos per usual.  A few highlights of this episodes Chaos & Conversation goes like this....Cow balls, pets know, holiday mood, losing a family member around the holidays, Man Babe and lights obsession, Jozlyn's new tattoos are a hit with the old men, Cowgirl Nikki and her farmers, Nikki has a Pam & Jozlyn doesn't, Jozlyn finally drags the Christmas tree down and is a Grinch, Carpe Diem...Life is short so enjoy the people you love and have some fun.  Follow all the Chaos here - https://www.keepingupwithchaos.net/What are “they” not telling us? We'll find out, figure out, and, when all else fails, make up the missing pieces to some of the most scandalous conspiracies, unexplained phenomena, and true crime affecting our world today. Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, and actress Jennifer Field on The Unofficial Official Story Podcast every month, and by the end of each episode, we'll tell you what's really…maybe…happening.

This week The Chaos Keepers chat with Koji Steven Sakai who is a screenwriter, producer, host of The Unofficial Official Story podcast, a husband,  a dad & is the founder of Little Nalu Pictures LLC.  We chat about how Koji got his start in the world of entertainment with screenwriting,  producing, coaching & starting his own podcast with Jennifer Field and Dwayne Perkins.  Jozlyn is also joined by her two voiceover friends, Lloyd Waller & Gaby Borja, to create a round table convo!  At the end we try to recreate a little bit of fun with what you will find on The Unofficial Official Story Podcast (they do this so much better! So be sure to take a listen to their pod) and then find out what each of our Biographies will be named! Gaby definitely brings the funniest, if not strangest reason for why King Charles is maybe a vampire.  Lloyd shares his personal childhood paranormal experience.  Jozlyn's Biography title is the lamest of the group.  Plus all the rest of the everyday Chaos & Conversation we bring to the table. Cheers. Guest Info & Links:Koji Steven Saki - Screenwriter, Producer, Author, Podcast Host - Koji is the founder of Little Nalu Pictures LLC and his film & television projects you'll find on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Peacock, Paramount+, Roku and Tubi.  He has written 8 feature films that have been produced, including, The Commando, a feature film staring Michael Jai White & Mickey Rourke.  Also Koji has produced 6 feature films that includes, Dwayne Perkins: Take Note on Netflix & Comedy InvAsian on Hulu.  Plus he is a staff writter for a Japanese tv series slated for Disny + and also has written books and graphic novels, like Romeo & Juliet Vs. Zombies.  You'll be able to hear Koji on The Unofficial Official Story Podcast, which he produces and hosts, with co-hosts Jennifer Field & Dwayne Perkins (full bio on our website). Koji Website - https://kojistevensakai.com/ The Unofficial Official Podcast - https://unofficialofficialstory.com/ Koji IG - https://www.instagram.com/ksakai1/Follow all the Chaos here - https://keepingupwithchaos.net More Stuff to Share & Check out Below - What are “they” not telling us? We'll find out, figure out, and, when all else fails, make up the missing pieces to some of the most scandalous conspiracies, unexplained phenomena, and true crime affecting our world today. Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, and actress Jennifer Field on The Unofficial Official Story Podcast every month, and by the end of each episode, we'll tell you what's really…maybe…happening.

Actor, comedian, and host of the Weird AF News podcast, Jonesy, joined the Unofficial Official Story team to answer the question: What happened to DB Cooper? Listen to the episode to find out the "official" story.Subscribe to The Unofficial Official Story Podcast on iHeart - https://ihr.fm/3lPZuWESubscribe on Stitcher - https://bit.ly/3AL4Ma9Subscribe everywhere else - https://bit.ly/3mGajJZCheck out Parachute Coffee and its founder over at their website (https://parachutecoffee.com/pages/the-coffee). (You'll understand this link once you listen to the episode)You can also support our show by becoming a Patreon supporter at https://www.patreon.com/unofficialofficialstoryFIND US ONLINEWebsite: http://unofficialofficialstory.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunofficialofficialstorypod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheUnofOfStoryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxGCoSTC0bmTk5GVFHP4l3wABOUT USAliens? Bigfoot? Slender Man? QAnon? The grassy knoll? The Zodiac Killer? We've heard all the stories and hypotheses trying to explain the unexplainable before, but what's really going on? Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, actress Jennifer Field, and their guests as they sift through the facts... and the fiction... to come up with the “official” story.LINKS & RESEARCHOur team of researchers do most of its “research” on the Internet, so take our “facts” for what they are. With that in mind, much of the information we got for this episode was gleaned from the following sources:Research:https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/db-cooper-hijackinghttps://www.history.com/news/db-cooper-case-fbi-lettersbiography.com/crime-figure/db-cooperhttps://citizensleuths.com/db-cooper-what-you-need-to-know.htmlCREDITSThe sound effects and music are from https://www.zapsplat.com with additional music by WorldTaur.Hosts: Jennifer Field, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven SakaiProduced by Koji Steven Sakai~~~~~~~~~~~Indie Drop-InAll content legally licensed from the original creator. Thank you to The Unofficial Official Story Podcast for the great episode. You can find Indie Drop-In at https://indiedropin.comHelp Indie Drop-In support indie creators by buying us a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/indiedropinBrands can advertise on Indie Drop-In using Patreonhttps://patreon.com/indiedropinTwitter: https://twitter.com/indiedropinInstagram: https://instagram.com/indiedropinFacebook: https://facebook.com/indiedropinAny advertising found in this episode is inserted by Indie Drop-In and not endorsed by the Creator.If you would like to have your show featured go to http://indiedropin.com/creators~~~~~~~~~~~

Actor, comedian, and host of the Weird AF News podcast, Jonesy, joined the Unofficial Official Story team to answer the question: What happened to DB Cooper? Listen to the episode to find out the "official" story.Subscribe to The Unofficial Official Story Podcast on iHeart - https://ihr.fm/3lPZuWESubscribe on Stitcher - https://bit.ly/3AL4Ma9Subscribe everywhere else - https://bit.ly/3mGajJZCheck out Parachute Coffee and its founder over at their website (https://parachutecoffee.com/pages/the-coffee). (You’ll understand this link once you listen to the episode)You can also support our show by becoming a Patreon supporter at https://www.patreon.com/unofficialofficialstoryFIND US ONLINEWebsite: http://unofficialofficialstory.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunofficialofficialstorypod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheUnofOfStoryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxGCoSTC0bmTk5GVFHP4l3wABOUT USAliens? Bigfoot? Slender Man? QAnon? The grassy knoll? The Zodiac Killer? We've heard all the stories and hypotheses trying to explain the unexplainable before, but what's really going on? Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, actress Jennifer Field, and their guests as they sift through the facts... and the fiction... to come up with the “official” story.LINKS & RESEARCHOur team of researchers do most of its “research” on the Internet, so take our “facts” for what they are. With that in mind, much of the information we got for this episode was gleaned from the following sources:Research:https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/db-cooper-hijackinghttps://www.history.com/news/db-cooper-case-fbi-lettersbiography.com/crime-figure/db-cooperhttps://citizensleuths.com/db-cooper-what-you-need-to-know.htmlCREDITSThe sound effects and music are from https://www.zapsplat.com with additional music by WorldTaur.Hosts: Jennifer Field, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven SakaiProduced by Koji Steven Sakai~~~~~~~~~~~Indie Drop-InAll content legally licensed from the original creator. Thank you to The Unofficial Official Story Podcast for the great episode. You can find Indie Drop-In at https://indiedropin.comHelp Indie Drop-In support indie creators by buying us a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/indiedropinBrands can advertise on Indie Drop-In using Patreonhttps://patreon.com/indiedropinTwitter: https://twitter.com/indiedropinInstagram: https://instagram.com/indiedropinFacebook: https://facebook.com/indiedropinAny advertising found in this episode is inserted by Indie Drop-In and not endorsed by the Creator.If you would like to have your show featured go to http://indiedropin.com/creators~~~~~~~~~~~

Comedian, writer, and podcast personality, Rosie Tran, joined the Unofficial Official Story team to answer the question: Were Betty and Barney Hill really abducted by aliens? Listen to the episode to find out the "official" story.Subscribe to The Unofficial Offical Story on Apple - https://apple.co/3ar0tpKSubscribe on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3DtEJG5Subscribe everywhere else - https://bit.ly/3mGajJZFIND US ONLINEWebsite: http://unofficialofficialstory.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunofficialofficialstorypod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheUnofOfStoryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxGCoSTC0bmTk5GVFHP4l3wABOUT USAliens? Bigfoot? Slender Man? QAnon? The grassy knoll? The Zodiac Killer? We've heard all the stories and hypotheses trying to explain the unexplainable before, but what's really going on? Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, actress Jennifer Field, and their guests as they sift through the facts... and the fiction... to come up with the “official” story.LINKS & RESEARCHOur team of researchers do most of its “research” on the Internet, so take our “facts” for what they are. With that in mind, much of the information we got for this episode was gleaned from the following sources:https://www.history.com/news/first-alien-abduction-account-barney-betty-hillhttps://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/history/the-story-of-betty-and-barney-hill/https://www.livescience.com/3530-alien-abduction-america-case.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barney_and_Betty_HillAnd be sure to watch video of Betty and Barney's hypnosis session:Barney's Hypnosis Sessionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ8SFQ7qcdE&t=1657sBetty's Hypnosis Sessionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aDdYI0HfPoCREDITSThe sound effects and music was obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com with additional music by WorldTaur.Hosts: Jennifer Field, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven SakaiProduced by Koji Steven Sakai~~~~~~~~~~~Indie Drop-InAll content legally licensed from the original creator. Thank you to The Unofficial Official Story Podcast for the great episode. You can find Indie Drop-In at https://indiedropin.comHelp Indie Drop-In support indie creators by buying us a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/indiedropinBrands can advertise on Indie Drop-In using Patreonhttps://patreon.com/indiedropin Twitter: https://twitter.com/indiedropinInstagram: https://instagram.com/indiedropinFacebook: https://facebook.com/indiedropinAny advertising found in this episode is inserted by Indie Drop-In and not endorsed by the Creator.If you would like to have your show featured go to http://indiedropin.com/creators~~~~~~~~~~~

Comedian, writer, and podcast personality, Rosie Tran, joined the Unofficial Official Story team to answer the question: Were Betty and Barney Hill really abducted by aliens? Listen to the episode to find out the "official" story.Subscribe to The Unofficial Offical Story on Apple - https://apple.co/3ar0tpKSubscribe on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3DtEJG5Subscribe everywhere else - https://bit.ly/3mGajJZFIND US ONLINEWebsite: http://unofficialofficialstory.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunofficialofficialstorypod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheUnofOfStoryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxGCoSTC0bmTk5GVFHP4l3wABOUT USAliens? Bigfoot? Slender Man? QAnon? The grassy knoll? The Zodiac Killer? We've heard all the stories and hypotheses trying to explain the unexplainable before, but what's really going on? Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, actress Jennifer Field, and their guests as they sift through the facts... and the fiction... to come up with the “official” story.LINKS & RESEARCHOur team of researchers do most of its “research” on the Internet, so take our “facts” for what they are. With that in mind, much of the information we got for this episode was gleaned from the following sources:https://www.history.com/news/first-alien-abduction-account-barney-betty-hillhttps://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/history/the-story-of-betty-and-barney-hill/https://www.livescience.com/3530-alien-abduction-america-case.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barney_and_Betty_HillAnd be sure to watch video of Betty and Barney's hypnosis session:Barney's Hypnosis Sessionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ8SFQ7qcdE&t=1657sBetty's Hypnosis Sessionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aDdYI0HfPoCREDITSThe sound effects and music was obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com with additional music by WorldTaur.Hosts: Jennifer Field, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven SakaiProduced by Koji Steven Sakai~~~~~~~~~~~Indie Drop-InAll content legally licensed from the original creator. Thank you to The Unofficial Official Story Podcast for the great episode. You can find Indie Drop-In at https://indiedropin.comHelp Indie Drop-In support indie creators by buying us a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/indiedropinBrands can advertise on Indie Drop-In using Patreonhttps://patreon.com/indiedropin Twitter: https://twitter.com/indiedropinInstagram: https://instagram.com/indiedropinFacebook: https://facebook.com/indiedropinAny advertising found in this episode is inserted by Indie Drop-In and not endorsed by the Creator.If you would like to have your show featured go to http://indiedropin.com/creators~~~~~~~~~~~

Comedian, writer, and podcast personality, Rosie Tran, joined the Unofficial Official Story team to answer the question: Were Betty and Barney Hill really abducted by aliens? Listen to the episode to find out the "official" story.Subscribe to The Unofficial Offical Story on Apple - https://apple.co/3ar0tpKSubscribe on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3DtEJG5Subscribe everywhere else - https://bit.ly/3mGajJZFIND US ONLINEWebsite: http://unofficialofficialstory.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunofficialofficialstorypod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheUnofOfStoryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxGCoSTC0bmTk5GVFHP4l3wABOUT USAliens? Bigfoot? Slender Man? QAnon? The grassy knoll? The Zodiac Killer? We've heard all the stories and hypotheses trying to explain the unexplainable before, but what's really going on? Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, actress Jennifer Field, and their guests as they sift through the facts... and the fiction... to come up with the “official” story.LINKS & RESEARCHOur team of researchers do most of its “research” on the Internet, so take our “facts” for what they are. With that in mind, much of the information we got for this episode was gleaned from the following sources:https://www.history.com/news/first-alien-abduction-account-barney-betty-hillhttps://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/history/the-story-of-betty-and-barney-hill/https://www.livescience.com/3530-alien-abduction-america-case.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barney_and_Betty_HillAnd be sure to watch video of Betty and Barney's hypnosis session:Barney's Hypnosis Sessionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ8SFQ7qcdE&t=1657sBetty's Hypnosis Sessionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aDdYI0HfPoCREDITSThe sound effects and music was obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com with additional music by WorldTaur.Hosts: Jennifer Field, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven SakaiProduced by Koji Steven Sakai~~~~~~~~~~~Indie Drop-InAll content legally licensed from the original creator. Thank you to The Unofficial Official Story Podcast for the great episode. You can find Indie Drop-In at https://indiedropin.comHelp Indie Drop-In support indie creators by buying us a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/indiedropinBrands can advertise on Indie Drop-In using Patreonhttps://patreon.com/indiedropin Twitter: https://twitter.com/indiedropinInstagram: https://instagram.com/indiedropinFacebook: https://facebook.com/indiedropinAny advertising found in this episode is inserted by Indie Drop-In and not endorsed by the Creator.If you would like to have your show featured go to http://indiedropin.com/creators~~~~~~~~~~~

Koji Steven Sakai is a writer, producer, screenwriter instructor, podcast host, and founder of the production company, Little Nalu Pictures. Koji has written seven feature films and produced five films such as Last Girl, The People I’ve Slept With, and the television series, Comedy InvAsian. In this episode, we discuss how his desire to become a “student of life” by experiencing new things helps him develop ideas for writing, the importance of writing diverse roles and storylines in his scripts because representation matters and it helps tell the stories from unheard communities and cultures, and how you should say yes to every opportunity, keep creating, and put in your best effort in any project you do to get started in the writing and film business. Learn more at TheCreativeHaven.com

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought David Wilson. In this second episode of the week, we asked him about his best or worst moment. Here’s a hint: It had to do with motorcycles and a primordial forest. Guest David Murray heads the global Professional Speechwriters Association and comments daily on communication issues on his popular blog “Writing Boots.” He is an award-winning journalist and is editor and publisher of Vital Speeches of the Day, one of the world’s longest continuously published magazines. He is the author of Raised By Mad Men, a memoir about his advertising parents, and co-author of the New York Times bestseller Tell My Sons: A Father’s Last Letters.The son of two writers, Murray grew up in Hudson, Ohio, and studied English at Kent State University before moving to Chicago to make his own writing life. He lives in Chicago with his wife, Cristie Bosch, and daughter, Scout Murray.You can find more information about his latest book, An Effort to Understand, here: https://writing-boots.com/an-effort-to-understand/. Find Us Online - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ About Us Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guests and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment. 

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on writer David Murray. In this first episode, we got to know David and found out about his journey to becoming a writer and his favorite speech of all time. We also got into a discussion about democracy and race.PS: We say it’s episode 98…but it’s really 99. But who’s counting?GuestDavid Murray heads the global Professional Speechwriters Association and comments daily on communication issues on his popular blog “Writing Boots.” He is an award-winning journalist and is editor and publisher of Vital Speeches of the Day, one of the world’s longest continuously published magazines. He is the author of Raised By Mad Men, a memoir about his advertising parents, and co-author of the New York Times bestseller Tell My Sons: A Father’s Last Letters.The son of two writers, Murray grew up in Hudson, Ohio, and studied English at Kent State University before moving to Chicago to make his own writing life. He lives in Chicago with his wife, Cristie Bosch, and daughter, Scout Murray.You can find more information about his latest book, An Effort to Understand, here: https://writing-boots.com/an-effort-to-understand/. Find Us Online - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ About Us Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guests and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

 This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought Sandra Wilson. In this second episode of the week, we asked her about her best or worst moment. Here’s a hint: As I’m sure you can guess, it had something to do with “Sixties Scoop” program, the mass removal of Aboriginal Canadian children from their families into the child welfare system.For more information about the Sixties Scoop program, go to: https://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/sixties_scoop/?fbclid=IwAR2gIHT0Z0QfPxvSUeMRkK4a4BacM9y11FjYxD5P4NEd5jh97SRE-OOyRfo Guest Sandra Wilson is a Canadian citizen who spent time in Africa with her adopted parents who worked for the Canadian high commission. Sandra is in the process of discovering the history behind hers and her two sister’s adoption in Canada. She is sixties scoop survivor.Find Us Online - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ About Us Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guests and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

Check out host Koji Steven Sakai's newest podcast. Be sure to subscribe! In this teaser episode, the UnOfficial Official Story team looks at the 1892 vampire scare in Rhode Island. Was Mercy Brown a psychic vampire, or is there a different explanation for what REALLY happened? Listen to the episode to find out the "official" story. FIND US ONLINEWebsite: http://unofficialofficialstory.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUnOfficialOfficialStoryPodcastInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theunofficialofficialstorypod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheUnofficialO3ABOUT USAliens? Bigfoot? Slender Man? QAnon? The grassy knoll? The Zodiac Killer? We've heard all the stories and hypotheses trying to explain the unexplainable before, but what's really going on? Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, actress Jennifer Field, and their guests as they sift through the facts... and the fiction... to come up with the “official” story.LINKS & RESEARCHOur team of researchers do most of its “research” on the Internet, so take our “facts” for what they are. With that in mind, much of our information we got for this episode was gleamed from these two articles:  https://www.history.com/news/the-last-american-vampire and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercy_Brown_vampire_incident. CREDITSThe sound effects and music was obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com with additional music by WorldTaur.Hosts: Jennifer Field, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven SakaiProduced by Koji Steven Sakai

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on Sandra Wilson. In this first episode, we got to know Sandra, who spoke about the “Sixties Scoop” program, the mass removal of Aboriginal Canadian children from their families into the child welfare system, which she was unknowingly apart of.For more information about the Sixties Scoop program, go to: https://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/sixties_scoop/?fbclid=IwAR2gIHT0Z0QfPxvSUeMRkK4a4BacM9y11FjYxD5P4NEd5jh97SRE-OOyRfo GuestSandra Wilson is a Canadian citizen who spent time in Africa with her adopted parents who worked for the Canadian high commission. Sandra is in the process of discovering the history behind hers and her two sister’s adoption in Canada. She is sixties scoop survivor.Find Us Online - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ About Us Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guests and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.Download and subscribe to the podcast at your favorite podcasting host: iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeart Radio, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Deezer, Listen Notes, and most recently Amazon Music.

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought sports psychologist Stefan Shakiba. In this second episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of his life. Stefan’s moment included getting his heart broken. Guest Stefan Shakiba’s blend of experience in sports and as a Licensed Psychotherapist are unique in today’s field of sports psychology. His clients include athletes in Major League Baseball, the National Football League, Major League Soccer, Professional Tennis, Olympic Sports, and collegiate athletics. Prior to becoming a licensed clinician Stefan spent nearly three decades as an athlete. He was a ranked tennis player in Northern California, competed for traveling teams in soccer and football, and played baseball for over two decades. Additionally, his work experience in sports includes coaching high school tennis, conducting research for sports agents Steinberg Moorad and Dunn, and serving as the Director of Baseball Operations at the University of California, Berkeley. Stefan earned his Bachelors degree from the University of California - Berkeley, and holds Masters degrees from the University of San Francisco (Sports Management) and Pepperdine University (Clinical Psychology). He currently resides in Pasadena, California, where he continues to work both as a SPET coach and as a licensed therapist.You can buy Stefan’s book, the ART of SPET at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/069276707X Find Us Online - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ About Us Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guests and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought sports psychologist Stefan Shakiba. In this first episode, we got to know Stefan and got some tips on how to be a good sports parent and more.Guest Stefan Shakiba’s blend of experience in sports and as a Licensed Psychotherapist are unique in today’s field of sports psychology. His clients include athletes in Major League Baseball, the National Football League, Major League Soccer, Professional Tennis, Olympic Sports, and collegiate athletics. Prior to becoming a licensed clinician Stefan spent nearly three decades as an athlete. He was a ranked tennis player in Northern California, competed for traveling teams in soccer and football, and played baseball for over two decades. Additionally, his work experience in sports includes coaching high school tennis, conducting research for sports agents Steinberg Moorad and Dunn, and serving as the Director of Baseball Operations at the University of California, Berkeley. Stefan earned his Bachelors degree from the University of California - Berkeley, and holds Masters degrees from the University of San Francisco (Sports Management) and Pepperdine University (Clinical Psychology). He currently resides in Pasadena, California, where he continues to work both as a SPET coach and as a licensed therapist.You can buy Stefan’s book, the ART of SPET at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/069276707X Find Us Online - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ About Us Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guests and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on filmmaker Tamara Ruppart. In this second episode, we put her on the spot and asked her about the best OR worst day of her life. Tamara’s moment included a flakey chef and a fainting family member. Guest Tamara Ruppart has worked as a director, producer and actor in both theater and film. Film/TV directing credits include the documentary Rising Soul, the Japanese-language film short Path of Dreams, and Season 1 of The Kool School (web series for youth education). Path of Dreams won numerous awards including Best Short and the Award of Excellence at the Winter Film Awards, Best Short Film at Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival, and the Director’s Choice Award at the Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival. She is in development with two feature films, and, in 2021, will be mounting the Los Angeles production of Broken Story for New York City’s White Horse Theater Company. Ms. Ruppart studied Digital Filmmaking at New York Film Academy in Los Angeles; and received a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from The New School for Drama and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Davidson College, North Carolina.You can follow her at https://www.instagram.com/tamararuppart/ Find Us Online - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ About Us Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guests and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on filmmaker Tamara Ruppart. In this first episode of the week, we got to know Tamara and found out about her first film, her time teaching in Japan, and most importantly we learned all about Japanese “Love” Motels.Guest Tamara Ruppart has worked as a director, producer and actor in both theater and film. Film/TV directing credits include the documentary Rising Soul, the Japanese-language film short Path of Dreams, and Season 1 of The Kool School (web series for youth education). Path of Dreams won numerous awards including Best Short and the Award of Excellence at the Winter Film Awards, Best Short Film at Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival, and the Director’s Choice Award at the Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival. She is in development with two feature films, and, in 2021, will be mounting the Los Angeles production of Broken Story for New York City’s White Horse Theater Company. Ms. Ruppart studied Digital Filmmaking at New York Film Academy in Los Angeles; and received a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from The New School for Drama and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Davidson College, North Carolina.You can follow her at https://www.instagram.com/tamararuppart/ Find Us Online - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ About Us Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guests and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on musician Ed Donnelly. In this second episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of his life. His answer involved the best and the worst moment of his life. We don’t want to spoil it for you, but let’s just say that it involves Willie Nelson and a joint.Guest Ed Donnelly is a multi-instrumentalist, recording engineer, record producer and activist from South Pasadena, CA. He has worked with Matchbox Twenty, The Cult, Gladys Knight, Willie Nelson, Smashing Pumpkins, Del McCoury, OK Go, Exodus, Tom Morello, O.A.R., Madness, The Crystal Method, Deadmau5, Zac Brown, Crowded House, Marc Cohn, CrysP Tyger, Bighead Todd and the Monsters, Jake Shimabukuro, Barenaked Ladies, Tsar, Killola and more. Donnelly regularly performs with Little Silver Hearts and records with GhostsDream. Little known fact: He previously held Top Secret Security Clearance with the Department of State and Q Clearance from the Department of Energy.He currently runs The Barber’s Basement Recording Studio in Highland Park.You can follow Ed at https://www.facebook.com/edward.donnelly3 or check out his company at http://www.barbersbasement.com/ Find Us Online - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ About Us Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guests and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on musician Ed Donnelly. In this first episode of the week, we got to know Ed and found out about his musical origin story, his musical career, and more! Guest Ed Donnelly is a multi-instrumentalist, recording engineer, record producer and activist from South Pasadena, CA. He has worked with Matchbox Twenty, The Cult, Gladys Knight, Willie Nelson, Smashing Pumpkins, Del McCoury, OK Go, Exodus, Tom Morello, O.A.R., Madness, The Crystal Method, Deadmau5, Zac Brown, Crowded House, Marc Cohn, CrysP Tyger, Bighead Todd and the Monsters, Jake Shimabukuro, Barenaked Ladies, Tsar, Killola and more. Donnelly regularly performs with Little Silver Hearts and records with GhostsDream. Little known fact: He previously held Top Secret Security Clearance with the Department of State and Q Clearance from the Department of Energy.He currently runs The Barber’s Basement Recording Studio in Highland Park.You can follow Ed at https://www.facebook.com/edward.donnelly3 or check out his company at http://www.barbersbasement.com/ Find Us Online - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ About Us Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guests and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought writer, educator, and entrepreneur Soneka Kamuhuza. In this second episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of his life. His answer involved finding out what REALLY happened when his friends died. This story is CRAZY. You have to hear itGuest Soneka holds two decades worth of experience in the for-profit, post-secondary school arena. Whether training up impactful teachers and navigating team dynamics or managing the classroom and intentionally engaging students for completion success, his contributions have earned him numerous retention awards and Director of the Year recognitions. Through volunteerism and programmatic work with area non-profit entities he has brought his passion to community advocacy. Over the years he has continued to be a youth leader & mentor, building programs, and writing and delivering workshop content. He serves as a conference speaker, facilitator, and serial entrepreneur. Soneka is a graduate of Boston University & Newbury College. A recipient of the Scholar-Athlete Award for his participation in soccer and basketball. He went on to become a championship-winning Soccer Coach (Southern New England Athletic Conference 1994) with Newbury College. One of his current pursuits finds him focused on improving the mental, physical, and spiritual wholeness of men via his non-profit organization, Institute for Wholehearted Men (www.wholemen.org). He is currently developing an electronic Learning Management Platform which will provide content for vocational/technical schools and non-profits called 3SIXty (www.3SIXtyEd.com).When not engaged with family, he DJ’s https://www.facebook.com/DJKakesi), is an avid reader, a published poet (A Poet Becalmed) with a new poetry book coming out in February 2021. Find Us Online - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ About Us Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guests and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M.Martin Mapoma brought on writer, educator, and entrepreneur Soneka Kamuhuza. In this first episode of the week, we got to know Soneka and found out about his very interested and varied life.Guest Soneka holds two decades worth of experience in the for-profit, post-secondary school arena. Whether training up impactful teachers and navigating team dynamics or managing the classroom and intentionally engaging students for completion success, his contributions have earned him numerous retention awards and Director of the Year recognitions. Through volunteerism and programmatic work with area non-profit entities he has brought his passion to community advocacy. Over the years he has continued to be a youth leader & mentor, building programs, and writing and delivering workshop content. He serves as a conference speaker, facilitator, and serial entrepreneur. Soneka is a graduate of Boston University & Newbury College. A recipient of the Scholar-Athlete Award for his participation in soccer and basketball. He went on to become a championship-winning Soccer Coach (Southern New England Athletic Conference 1994) with Newbury College. One of his current pursuits finds him focused on improving the mental, physical, and spiritual wholeness of men via his non-profit organization, Institute for Wholehearted Men (www.wholemen.org). He is currently developing an electronic Learning Management Platform which will provide content for vocational/technical schools and non-profits called 3SIXty (www.3SIXtyEd.com).When not engaged with family, he DJ’s https://www.facebook.com/DJKakesi), is an avid reader, a published poet (A Poet Becalmed) with a new poetry book coming out in February 2021. Find Us Online - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ About Us Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guests and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on filmmaker and entrepreneur Mitchel Dumlao. In this second episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of his life. His answer involved a house in the middle of the desert.Guest Mitchel Dumalo is an Award-Winning Director, Content Creator, Teacher, Entrepreneur, and DJ. You can follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mitcheldumlao/. You can check out his free online training on video marketing at https://free.videocontentschool.com/optin-451811421607626038235 Find Us Online - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ About Us Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guests and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on filmmaker and entrepreneur Mitchel Dumlao. In this first episode of the week, we got to know Mitchel and found out what he’s working on his journey tog get to where he is.Guest Mitchel Dumalo is an Award-Winning Director, Content Creator, Teacher, Entrepreneur, and DJ. You can follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mitcheldumlao/. You can check out his free online training on video marketing at https://free.videocontentschool.com/optin-451811421607626038235 Find Us Online - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ About Us Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guests and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on filmmaker Kipp Tribble. In this second episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of his life. His answer involved his first film and a trip to Los Angeles. Also, just a heads up, we call this episode #84 again, it’s really #86. Our apologies for any confusion.GuestKipp Tribble is a prolific writer, producer, and director. Some of the more recent films include, The Stay (2020), Char Man (2019) and Reboot Camp (2020). You can follow Kipp on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/kippdiddy/?hl=enFind Us Online - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ About Us Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guests and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on filmmaker Kipp Tribble. In this first episode of the week, we got to know him and found how he got his start in the film industry and much more.Also, just a heads up, we call this episode #84, it’s really #85. Our apologies for any confusion.Guest Kipp Tribble is a prolific writer, producer, and director. Some of the more recent films include, The Stay (2020), Char Man (2019) and Reboot Camp (2020). You can follow Kipp on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/kippdiddy/?hl=enFind Us Online - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ About Us Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guests and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on actor Tim Chiou In this second episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of his life. His answer involved a UCLA NCAA tournament game and almost got him sent to jail. GuestTim Chiou is a Taiwanese-American actor who has played a number of television and film roles. He most notably played the reoccurring role of the venture capitalist Ed Chen on Season 4 of HBO's Silicon Valley. You can follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/timchiou/?hl=en Find Us Online - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ About Us Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guests and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

Koji Steven Sakai is the founder of Little Nalu Pictures LLC. He has written five feature films that have been produced, Haunted Highway , The People I've Slept With , Monster & Me , #1 Serial Killer , and Dying to Kill. He also served as a producer on The People I've Slept With, #1 Serial Killer, Dying to Kill and Dwayne Perkins: Take Notes, a one hour comedy special. Koji is also currently working on a Kickstarter campaign for a film he is producing called "The Big Bachi and also has a new novella available on Amazon Kindle, "Operation Survive". Koji shares about who influenced him to become a writer and how he could not envision his life and career being stuck in a cubicle. For the show notes page for this episode please visit: theasianamericanvoice.com/podcast/34 "Like" our Facebook page for updates on future shows and other resources: https://www.facebook.com/TheAsianAmericanVoice/