Saku Yanagawa

Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain!

Comedy EN ↓ 10 episodes

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.

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Saku Yanagawa

Episodes

Ep.10 — AJ Leidig｜Catholic 16.06.2026 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...

Ep.9 — Jeremiah Paprocki｜Comradery 15.04.2026 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...

Ep.8 — Sam Rocha｜Darling Diva 07.04.2026 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 A...

Ep.7 — Sohrab Forouzesh｜Iranian & Japanese 23.03.2026 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...

Ep.6 — Chris Trani｜Tax Season 04.03.2026 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 A...

Ep.5 — Aya Ito｜Blazian 26.02.2026 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...

Ep.4 — Kieron Harrell｜Black History Month 18.02.2026 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 b...

Ep.3 — Claire Sndbye｜How We Actually Behave at Bars 11.02.2026 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 ☕ **Prese...

Ep.2 — Brandon Drap｜What is Prom? 04.02.2026 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...

Ep.1 — DJ Rybski｜Chicago Culture 27.01.2026 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...