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Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain!

Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain!

Written by: Saku Yanagawa
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Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain! is a comedy podcast hosted by Japanese stand-up comedian Saku Yanagawa, based in Chicago. After more than 10 years in the U.S., Saku still doesn’t quite understand America — so he invites guests to help him figure it out. Through humor and casual standing conversations, the show explores American culture, language, and everyday life from an outsider’s point of view. Recorded at the Laugh Factory in Chicago and presented by Aiya, the authentic matcha company. New episodes weekly.Saku Yanagawa Performing Arts Stand-up Shows
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  • Ep.9 — Jeremiah Paprocki|Comradery
    Apr 15 2026

    Episode 9 of Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain! — a comedy podcast where Chicago-based comedian Saku Yanagawa tries to figure out America with amazing guests.


    🎙 Host Saku Yanagawa — Stand-up comedian from Japan based in Chicago.sakuyanagawa.com


    🎧 **Today's Guest: Jeremiah Paprocki— PA Announcerhttps://www.instagram.com/jeremiahpaprocki/


    📍 **Recorded at**Laugh Factory Chicago


    ☕ **Presented by Aiya Matcha**Family-owned since 1888, Aiya is the world’s leading producer of premium Matcha green tea. With headquarters in Nishio, Japan and the North America branch located in Torrance, CA, Aiya oversees the entire production process, from seed to bowl, to ensure the highest-quality Matcha is available to everyone.


    🌿 Try Aiya Matcha:https://aiya-america.com

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    32 mins
  • Ep.8 — Sam Rocha|Darling Diva
    Apr 7 2026

    Episode 8 of Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain! — a comedy podcast where Chicago-based comedian Saku Yanagawa tries to figure out America with amazing guests.🎙 Host Saku Yanagawa — Stand-up comedian from Japan based in Chicago.sakuyanagawa.com🎧 **Today's Guest: Sam Rocha— Standup Comedian.https://www.instagram.com/samhandleyrocha/📍 **Recorded at**Laugh Factory Chicago☕ **Presented by Aiya Matcha**Family-owned since 1888, Aiya is the world’s leading producer of premium Matcha green tea. With headquarters in Nishio, Japan and the North America branch located in Torrance, CA, Aiya oversees the entire production process, from seed to bowl, to ensure the highest-quality Matcha is available to everyone.🌿 Try Aiya Matcha:https://aiya-america.com

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    25 mins
  • Ep.7 — Sohrab Forouzesh|Iranian & Japanese
    Mar 23 2026

    Episode 7 of Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain! — a comedy podcast where Chicago-based comedian Saku Yanagawa tries to figure out America with amazing guests.🎙 Host Saku Yanagawa — Stand-up comedian from Japan based in Chicago.sakuyanagawa.com🎧 **Today's Guest: Sohrab Forouzesh— Standup Comedian.https://www.instagram.com/sohrabisbrown/📍 **Recorded at**Laugh Factory Chicago☕ **Presented by Aiya Matcha**Family-owned since 1888, Aiya is the world’s leading producer of premium Matcha green tea. With headquarters in Nishio, Japan and the North America branch located in Torrance, CA, Aiya oversees the entire production process, from seed to bowl, to ensure the highest-quality Matcha is available to everyone.🌿 Try Aiya Matcha:https://aiya-america.com📱 **Follow the Podcast**Instagram & TikTok: @sakuisintheusa@saku_yanagawa🎙 **Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts**💌 **Ask Saku**Send questions for our “Ask Saku” segment via IG DM or comments!🎥 **About this Show**Saku Is In The USA is a comedy show where we talk, laugh, and decode the strange reality of American culture — one inning at a time. Episodes include:• What The F* America• Teach Me EnglishAsk Saku👥 **Booking**Want to be a guest? Contact via Instagram DM.#SakuIsInTheUSA #ComedyPodcast #ChicagoComedy #Matcha #AiyaMatcha #LaughFactoryChicago #StandupComedy #CultureShock #JapaneseInAmerica

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    34 mins
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