Explore every episode of the podcast Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain!
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep.1 — DJ Rybski｜Chicago Culture | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:30:32 | |
Welcome to Episode 1 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. 🎧 **Today's Guest**DJ Rybski — Comedian & Producer based in Chicago. https://www.instagram.com/djrybski/ 📍 **Recorded at **Katus Shack 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 💌 **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 English• Ask Saku 👥 **Booking**Want to be a guest? Contact via Instagram DM. #SakuIsInTheUSA #ComedyPodcast #ChicagoComedy #Matcha #AiyaMatcha #LaughFactoryChicago #StandupComedy #CultureShock #JapaneseInAmerica | |||
| Ep.2 — Brandon Drap｜What is Prom? | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:37:30 | |
Episode 2 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. 🎙 HostSaku Yanagawa — Stand-up comedian from Japan based in Chicago. 🎧 **Today's Guest**Brandon Drap — Comedian & Actor in Chicago.https://www.instagram.com/bdrap17/ 📍 **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 English Ask Saku 👥 **Booking**Want to be a guest? Contact via Instagram DM. #SakuIsInTheUSA #ComedyPodcast #ChicagoComedy #Matcha #AiyaMatcha #LaughFactoryChicago #StandupComedy #CultureShock #JapaneseInAmerica #Batsu | |||
| Ep.3 — Claire Sndbye｜How We Actually Behave at Bars | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:43:03 | |
Episode 3 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. 🎙 HostSaku Yanagawa — Stand-up comedian from Japan based in Chicago. sakuyanagawa.com 🎧 **Today's Guest**Claire Sundbye — Comedian in Chicago. https://www.instagram.com/lilshrimpsnack/ 📍 **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 English Ask Saku 👥 **Booking**Want to be a guest? Contact via Instagram DM. #SakuIsInTheUSA #ComedyPodcast #ChicagoComedy #Matcha #AiyaMatcha #LaughFactoryChicago #StandupComedy #CultureShock #JapaneseInAmerica | |||
| Ep.5 — Aya Ito｜Blazian | 26 Feb 2026 | 00:28:05 | |
Episode 5 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**Aya Ito— Singer. https://www.instagram.com/ki_almighty/ 📍 **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 | |||
| Ep.4 — Kieron Harrell｜Black History Month | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:40:49 | |
Episode 4 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. 🎙 HostSaku Yanagawa — Stand-up comedian from Japan based in Chicago.sakuyanagawa.com 🎧 **Today's Guest**Kieron Harrell — Comedian in Chicago.https://www.instagram.com/ki_almighty/ 📍 **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 | |||
| Ep.6 — Chris Trani｜Tax Season | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:29:17 | |
Episode 6 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**Chris Trani— Standup Comedian. https://www.instagram.com/christranicomedy/ 📍 **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! 👥 **Booking**Want to be a guest? Contact via Instagram DM. #SakuIsInTheUSA #ComedyPodcast #ChicagoComedy #Matcha #AiyaMatcha #LaughFactoryChicago #StandupComedy #CultureShock #JapaneseInAmerica | |||
| Ep.7 — Sohrab Forouzesh｜Iranian & Japanese | 23 Mar 2026 | 00:34:29 | |
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 | |||
| Ep.9 — Jeremiah Paprocki｜Comradery | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:32:15 | |
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 | |||
| Ep.8 — Sam Rocha｜Darling Diva | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:25:17 | |
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 | |||
| Ep.10 — AJ Leidig｜Catholic | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:36:01 | |
Episode 10 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 https://www.instagram.com/saku_yanagawa/ 🎧 **Today's Guest: AJ Leidig Comedian https://www.instagram.com/ajleidig/ 📍 **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 | |||